Celebrate Canada 150 in your classroom!
The Learning Partnership is proud to support its partner in learning, Microsoft Canada, with the launch of Explore. Teach. Build., in celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Registry of Experts in Research
TESL Ontario is calling for interested members to join a Registry of Experts in Research to contribute to a range of research related tasks and activities to support the mandate and strategic direction of the organization. In this context, research expertise involves the ability to systematically investigate specific questions or explore ideas that will inform the work of the organization and its members. Specific activities and tasks that draw on research expertise may involve the following:
MESSAGE FROM TESOL INTERNATIONAL
Best Practices Directory Project Announcement
TESL Ontario is pleased to announce that through a contract with the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, TESL Ontario will develop a Directory of Best Practices for the delivery of funded Adult Non-Credit English and French as a Second Language training in Ontario.
TESL Ontario Board Nominations and Elections
Each year the nominations committee carefully vet all board candidates through a robust nominating procedure. Each potential candidate will have two supporting members and the Nominations Committee review all supporting documents through a carefully developed Nominations Candidate Evaluation Matrix.
The nominations committee is a committee of the board and oversees the nominations process. Last year’s election process saw an increase in board applications from the membership. We are encouraged by this and support increased participation.
CBC PILOT TRANSCRIPT PROJECT
Government of Canada Releases its Plan for 2016 Immigration Levels
Click here to read article.
Fraud experts warn of new phone extortion scam aimed at immigrants
New Immigrants to Canada, including the Syrian refugees, should beware of a growing telephone scam where callers claiming to be employees of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada try to extort money from new arrivals. You can read the full article posted in the Montreal Gazette posted here -- http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/fraud-experts-warn-of-new-phone-extortion-scam-aimed-at-immigrants
Syrian Refugees - General Information
Arriving Refugees Report December 10, 2015 to January 31, 2016
Resources and Information to Support the Transition and Integration of Syrian Newcomers
Refugees from Syria Backgrounder
SPARKOntario: Volunteer Recruitment Website for Refugee-related Volunteer Opportunities
More Support on the Way for Service Providers
New Website for Syrian Refugees Assistance Information