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SUMMARY:2022 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CASLT holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) each fall. At the AGM\, CASLT members and stakeholders gather to discuss important updates\, vote\, and network. CASLT’s 2022 AGM will take place on Friday\, October 14\, 2022\, in downtown Ottawa. \nCASLT’s 2022 Networking Day will take place following the AGM. \nEvent Details and Documents\n 
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/2022-agm/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, 361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 0C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting
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SUMMARY:Networking Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, CASLT hosts a networking event following its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Networking Day is a great opportunity for CASLT members\, partners\, and second language education stakeholders to share information and ideas. CASLT’s 2022 Networking Day will take place on Friday\, October 14\, 2022\, in downtown Ottawa. \nEvent Details and Documents
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/nd-2022/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, 361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 0C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221022
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Languages 2022 (BCATML Annual Conference)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/celebrating-languages-2022/
CATEGORIES:Community Spotlight
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221106
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SUMMARY:Nos voix communes ver l'avenir (ACPI 2022 Annual Conference)
DESCRIPTION:L’Association canadienne des professionnels de l’immersion (ACPI) est heureuse de vous accueillir à son 45e congrès dans la capitale nationale du Canada\, la ville d’Ottawa. \nHistoriquement\, l’identité régionale d’Ottawa a été influencée par de nombreuses cultures\, notamment les Premières Nations\, les Français\, les Anglais\, les Écossais et les Irlandais. La ville d’Ottawa est située sur le territoire ancestral de la nation algonquine des Anishinaabes. Comme plusieurs rivières se rejoignent ici\, la région était un couloir de transport actif pour une diversité étonnante de groupes autochtones et de voyageurs. Nos voix communes vers l’avenir\, c’est rassembler toutes les voix qui composent la riche diversité de notre pays d’aujourd’hui pour façonner l’éducation de demain. \nDu 3 au 5 novembre 2022\, des professionnels de partout au Canada se rencontreront le temps de quelques jours pour prendre une bonne bouffée d’inspiration\, tout en profitant d’un développement professionnel de haut niveau\, leur permettant ainsi d’être à l’affût des dernières tendances est pédagogie immersive.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/acpi-annual-conference-2022/
CATEGORIES:Community Spotlight
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SUMMARY:Ditch the Textbook: A Panel Discussion on Leveraging Technology to Centre Diverse Perspectives in the L+ Classroom (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nTechnology connects us to a seemingly unlimited variety of authentic resources from diverse perspectives. How do we know which resources to use? How can we ensure that they are appropriate for our learners? This interactive session will focus on practical\, easy-to-implement strategies for leveraging technology to highlight traditionally marginalized voices in the additional language classroom. Ditch the textbook and move away from the limited worldviews of classic literature to ensure that diverse voices are intentionally represented in your classroom. Join our three panelists to ask your questions and discuss best practices for including diverse perspectives in the additional language classroom.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20221107/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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SUMMARY:Ditch the Textbook: A Panel Discussion on Leveraging Technology to Centre Diverse Perspectives in the L+ Classroom (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nTechnology connects us to a seemingly unlimited variety of authentic resources from diverse perspectives. How do we know which resources to use? How can we ensure that they are appropriate for our learners? This interactive session will focus on practical\, easy-to-implement strategies for leveraging technology to highlight traditionally marginalized voices in the additional language classroom. Ditch the textbook and move away from the limited worldviews of classic literature to ensure that diverse voices are intentionally represented in your classroom. Join our three panelists to ask your questions and discuss best practices for including diverse perspectives in the additional language classroom.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20221109/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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CREATED:20221104T145405Z
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together: Building Online Language Teacher Communities of Practice (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nConnection is an essential force in all our lives. As language teachers\, being part of a community of practice can combat isolation and provide opportunities to share ideas\, perspectives\, and solutions. Whether you’re just beginning a teaching career or about to retire\, connecting online can expand opportunities for learning\, collaboration\, and professional development. This interactive panel session will explore current research on mentorship and communities of practice\, strategies for combatting isolation\, and best practices for starting and maintaining online communities of practice.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20221121/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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CREATED:20221102T223343Z
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together: Building Online Language Teacher Communities of Practice (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nConnection is an essential force in all our lives. As language teachers\, being part of a community of practice can combat isolation and provide opportunities to share ideas\, perspectives\, and solutions. Whether you’re just beginning a teaching career or about to retire\, connecting online can expand opportunities for learning\, collaboration\, and professional development. This interactive panel session will explore current research on mentorship and communities of practice\, strategies for combatting isolation\, and best practices for starting and maintaining online communities of practice.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20221123/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221209T173000
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UID:13127-1670599800-1670607000@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Networking Reception: Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:This get together will be an opportunity to network with other players in the field of second and additional languages in Canada. It will also provide you with the opportunity to learn about a few of CASLT’s recent initiatives to support its vision of excellence in teaching languages.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/networking-reception-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel\, 1128 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 4R5
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230130T200000
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CREATED:20221104T134838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T210132Z
UID:12945-1675105200-1675108800@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Establishing Routines in a Blended Learning Environment: Lowering Our Students’ Affective Filters (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nA blended learning environment requires routines purposefully designed to establish a community of second language learners who can maintain low affective filters. This helps them stay motivated and able to acquire language. Effective routines can provide consistency\, stability\, and greater learner autonomy. In this webinar\, we will delve into research-based evidence to share a variety of practical teaching strategies and routines that will help you meet the needs of your blended L2 learners.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230130/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230131T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230125T183545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T183545Z
UID:13572-1675170000-1675174500@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:French Immersion and FSL Student Retention and Recruitment Pool
DESCRIPTION:Showcase meeting 2 for the National Table for French as a Second Language.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/tnfls-20230131/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T200000
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CREATED:20221102T224934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T015736Z
UID:12954-1675278000-1675281600@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Establishing Routines in a Blended Learning Environment: Lowering Our Students’ Affective Filters (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nA blended learning environment requires routines purposefully designed to establish a community of second language learners who can maintain low affective filters. This helps them stay motivated and able to acquire language. Effective routines can provide consistency\, stability\, and greater learner autonomy. In this webinar\, we will delve into research-based evidence to share a variety of practical teaching strategies and routines that will help you meet the needs of your blended L2 learners.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230201/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230118T002058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T002058Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Assessment Practices Using Technology (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nWhether classes occur online\, in-person\, or in hybrid format\, technology can facilitate the assessment of language proficiency. This session will focus on foundational practices as well as specific technologies and strategies that teachers can implement to ensure that language assessments are reliable and valid\, even when they occur online. How do teachers collect observational evidence of learning from students in breakout rooms? How do they ensure that online written assignments are valid? What conversational evidence of learning can teachers gather using technology? Attend this interactive\, online session for answers to these questions as well as any others you may have regarding assessment in a blended language learning environment.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230206/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230118T002139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T002547Z
UID:13501-1675882800-1675886400@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Innovative Assessment Practices Using Technology (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nWhether classes occur online\, in-person\, or in hybrid format\, technology can facilitate the assessment of language proficiency. This session will focus on foundational practices as well as specific technologies and strategies that teachers can implement to ensure that language assessments are reliable and valid\, even when they occur online. How do teachers collect observational evidence of learning from students in breakout rooms? How do they ensure that online written assignments are valid? What conversational evidence of learning can teachers gather using technology? Attend this interactive\, online session for answers to these questions as well as any others you may have regarding assessment in a blended language learning environment.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230208/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230118T014619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T213350Z
UID:13510-1676401200-1676404800@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:The Contradiction of Being a French L+ Teacher: Issues to Consider to Support Immersion Teachers (English)
DESCRIPTION:The French immersion faculty is evolving. While it was once predominantly composed of people with French as their dominant language (L1)\, a recent study by ACPI (2019) points out that\, in fact\, the majority of today’s French immersion teachers outside of Quebec speak French as an additional language (L+). For those who work in their non-dominant language\, the experience can include feelings that are complex and sometimes contradictory. \nThe powerful experience of learning French in immersion is what makes a career in immersion appealing to so many graduates of the program. That being said\, the decision to teach in immersion is often accompanied by a certain amount of stress that arises as these teacher-graduates attempt to integrate into the immersion language community. These feelings go beyond personal linguistic insecurity to concerns around legitimately belonging to the immersion language community. \nDespite a desire to belong\, new French L+ teachers can feel a strong sense of non-belonging when the only aspects of linguistic identity that are considered are accent and French-language proficiency. Teacher-graduates seek to assert their contributions to the immersion program and to have a voice within this community. Collectively\, we need to reflect on our perception of what defines the legitimacy of L+ teachers and ask ourselves how our perception of this legitimacy can affect their access to this community. \nThis workshop will explore the complexities of bilingual life through the story of a French immersion teacher and suggest ways to support the legitimacy of bilingual teachers. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230214/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230125T184631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T184631Z
UID:13577-1676466000-1676470500@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Latest Research on Second Language Learning and News from Other Countries
DESCRIPTION:Showcase meeting 3 for the National Table for French as a Second Language.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/tnfls-20230215/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230118T014843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T213356Z
UID:13527-1676487600-1676491200@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:The Contradiction of Being a French L+ Teacher: Issues to Consider to Support Immersion Teachers (French)
DESCRIPTION:The French immersion faculty is evolving. While it was once predominantly composed of people with French as their dominant language (L1)\, a recent study by ACPI (2019) points out that\, in fact\, the majority of today’s French immersion teachers outside of Quebec speak French as an additional language (L+). For those who work in their non-dominant language\, the experience can include feelings that are complex and sometimes contradictory. \nThe powerful experience of learning French in immersion is what makes a career in immersion appealing to so many graduates of the program. That being said\, the decision to teach in immersion is often accompanied by a certain amount of stress that arises as these teacher-graduates attempt to integrate into the immersion language community. These feelings go beyond personal linguistic insecurity to concerns around legitimately belonging to the immersion language community. \nDespite a desire to belong\, new French L+ teachers can feel a strong sense of non-belonging when the only aspects of linguistic identity that are considered are accent and French-language proficiency. Teacher-graduates seek to assert their contributions to the immersion program and to have a voice within this community. Collectively\, we need to reflect on our perception of what defines the legitimacy of L+ teachers and ask ourselves how our perception of this legitimacy can affect their access to this community. \nThis workshop will explore the complexities of bilingual life through the story of a French immersion teacher and suggest ways to support the legitimacy of bilingual teachers. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230215/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230210T205627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T213401Z
UID:13726-1677524400-1677528000@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Language Learners to the World Outside: A Panel Discussion (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nLanguage doesn’t exist in a vacuum\, so why should our language classrooms? Connecting language students to the real world in authentic and meaningful ways can be a highly motivating way to encourage learning. In 2020\, the recipients of two of CASLT’s Research and Special Initiatives Grants set out to explore different ways to connect their students to the outside world. Karen and Serena explored the development of intercultural understanding and awareness fostered among students participating in a virtual “Web Pals” language exchange. Laun and Ashleigh had their students interview fluent French speakers for a podcast to inspire them to be more engaged. Join our panel discussion to learn more about each of these projects and how you can implement their strategies in your own classroom. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230227/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230301T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230301T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230207T020000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T020000Z
UID:13652-1677695400-1677699900@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Causerie avec David Bouchet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/causerie-avec-david-bouchet/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
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SUMMARY:Connecting Language Learners to the World Outside: A Panel Discussion (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nLanguage doesn’t exist in a vacuum\, so why should our language classrooms? Connecting language students to the real world in authentic and meaningful ways can be a highly motivating way to encourage learning. In 2020\, the recipients of two of CASLT’s Research and Special Initiatives Grants set out to explore different ways to connect their students to the outside world. Karen and Serena explored the development of intercultural understanding and awareness fostered among students participating in a virtual “Web Pals” language exchange. Laun and Ashleigh had their students interview fluent French speakers for a podcast to inspire them to be more engaged. Join our panel discussion to learn more about each of these projects and how you can implement their strategies in your own classroom. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230301/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230221T151636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T152156Z
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SUMMARY:Mauril in the Classroom / Pilot Project (French)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/mauril-demo-fr/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230221T152226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T152226Z
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SUMMARY:Mauril in the Classroom / Pilot Project (English)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/mauril-demo-en/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20221223T181627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T195014Z
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SUMMARY:Collective Resilience: Supporting and Engaging Language Teachers Through Communities of Care
DESCRIPTION:The Languages Without Borders (LWB) pre-conference is an opportunity to network and discuss current challenges and potential solutions in language education. The 2023 pre-conference will take place in person and will be recorded. \nLanguage teacher retention has been a longstanding challenge in Canada. Administrators and leaders feel a collective responsibility to take care of language teachers\, but how can they do so in a way that fosters a sense of collective resilience? Research consistently recognizes the importance of mentorship and communities of practice as vehicles to support language teacher retention\, but ongoing efforts to support and engage teachers require that our communities of practice also function as “communities of care.” What does this mean? How does one establish a community of care\, and what does it feel like to be part of one? This interactive panel session will address these questions and consider possibilities for collective resilience in language education. Our panelists bring together a wealth of knowledge and experience in language teacher identity\, communities of practice\, and mentorship. They will guide participants through the creation of a community of care while discussing ideas and strategies for supporting and engaging language teachers. Participants will leave the session with practical ideas and takeaways for building and supporting communities of care within their own contexts. \nRegistration Fees Transportation and Accommodations
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/lwb-2023-pre-conference/
LOCATION:Westin Harbour Castle\, 1 Harbour Square\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Languages Without Borders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230323T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230323T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20220408T195604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T171457Z
UID:8370-1679588100-1679594400@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Faculties of Education Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:CASLT is pleased to invite researchers and stakeholders in FSL teacher education to our second Faculties of Education Roundtable Event. \nGoals\nThe goals of the FSL Teacher Education Roundtable are to: \n\nShare and learn about research project updates from participants of the November 2020 roundtable.\nBuild community among researchers and stakeholders in FSL teacher education.\nShare updates and findings of the FSL Teacher Education research project.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/faculties-of-ed-roundtable-2023/
LOCATION:Westin Harbour Castle\, 1 Harbour Square\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20220113T202927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T220254Z
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SUMMARY:Languages Without Borders 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) and the Ontario Modern Language Teachers’ Association (OMLTA) are proud to co-host Languages Without Borders (LWB) 2023. This edition of Canada’s premier national professional development conference for second language educators and stakeholders will be held at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto from March 24–25\, 2023. \nThe 2023 conference will be presented in a hybrid format. For those unable to attend in person\, a virtual program is available. Some sessions may be recorded and added to the CASLT Learning Centre\, enabling asynchronous as well as synchronous conference participation. \nSchedule of Events Conference Program Abstracts of Presentations Registration Transportation and Accommodations Sponsors Exhibitors Call for Proposals  \n  \nPre-Conference\nThe pre-conference\, Collective Resilience: Supporting and Engaging Language Teachers Through Communities of Care\, will take place on March 23. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/lwb-2023/
LOCATION:Westin Harbour Castle\, 1 Harbour Square\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Languages Without Borders
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ORGANIZER;CN="OMLTA/AOPLV":MAILTO:omlta@omlta.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230329T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T213434Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Action: Leadership Strategies for Empowering Language Teachers (English)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nSupporting staff is an integral part of leading a school and helps mitigate teacher attrition. Research consistently demonstrates that teachers thrive in environments where they feel supported and valued and have trusting relationships with their administrators. Since the introduction of online learning\, administrators may have wondered how they could continue to support language teachers in new blended learning environments. This interactive panel discussion will focus on practical strategies for school leaders to inspire and empower these language teachers. Join our panelists\, including current administrators and a language teacher\, to ask your questions and discuss best practices for supporting language teachers in blended teaching assignments. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230403/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230309T145300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T213507Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Action: Leadership Strategies for Empowering Language Teachers (French)
DESCRIPTION:With the COVID-19 pandemic\, technology has come to play a vital role in language classrooms. As part of our mission to support second language teachers and teaching throughout Canada\, CASLT is hosting a series of Online Professional Learning webinars exploring the role of technology in language teaching and learning. \nSupporting staff is an integral part of leading a school and helps mitigate teacher attrition. Research consistently demonstrates that teachers thrive in environments where they feel supported and valued and have trusting relationships with their administrators. Since the introduction of online learning\, administrators may have wondered how they could continue to support language teachers in new blended learning environments. This interactive panel discussion will focus on practical strategies for school leaders to inspire and empower these language teachers. Join our panelists\, including current administrators and a language teacher\, to ask your questions and discuss best practices for supporting language teachers in blended teaching assignments. \nThe session will recorded and posted on the CASLT CoLab afterwards.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20230405/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230418T162735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T162843Z
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SUMMARY:Symposium virtuel de l'ACPI : Pédagogie et rétention au secondaire
DESCRIPTION:Le 21 avril prochain\, en moins d’une journée\, l’ACPI rassemble huit (8) experts de l’immersion française ainsi qu’une panoplie d’organisations francophones et francophiles canadiennes pour offrir des outils concrets aux professionnels de l’immersion œuvrant au niveau secondaire.  \nS’adressant principalement aux professionnels des niveaux 9e à la 12e année\, cette journée a pour objectifs :   \n\nPermettre aux enseignants d’obtenir des outils\, trucs et astuces pour assurer le transfert de langue dans l’enseignement des matières\nFaire connaître aux professionnels de l’immersion les organismes et organisations pouvant encourager et supporter leurs élèves afin qu’il puissent poursuivre des études post-secondaires en français ou encore faire le choix d’une profession bilingue.  
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/symposium-virtuel-acpi-2023/
CATEGORIES:Community Spotlight
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230418T182847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T183017Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline for Nominations: H. H. Stern Award
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/deadline-hhs-2023/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260403T233054
CREATED:20230418T182902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T184723Z
UID:14335-1685491200-1685577599@www.caslt.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Nominations: Robert Roy Award
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/deadline-rr-2023/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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