Professional Development

Not all teachers have equal access to professional development support

CASLT supports its members by creating opportunities for professional development. We believe in providing high-quality and accessible professional development opportunities to our members regardless of their location or employer.

Read on to learn more about our professional development initiatives.

Professional Development Events

Level up your teacher practice at our PD events.

We host a wide variety of them every year. Click on an event to learn more or visit our Events Calendar to view upcoming and past events hosted both by us and by community partners.

 

May 31, 2022

Deadline for Nominations: H. H. Stern Award

The H. H. Stern Award recognizes innovative second language teaching practices and aims to help share these practices among second language educators.

 

May 31, 2022

Deadline for Applications: Research and Special Initiatives Grant

Research and Special Initiatives (RSI) grants help second language teachers conduct research or initiate projects to enhance their teaching knowledge.

 

May 31, 2022

Deadline for Applications: Research Partnership Program

Researchers and institutions planning to submit a grant proposal to SSHRC in the field of second or additional language teaching and acquisition can submit a partnership proposal to CASLT.
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CASLT Chez-Vous

Have us come to you!

A CASLT Chez-Vous (CCV) is a one- or half-day professional development session centred on a theme designed by us or based on the expertise of a selected presenter. It can be held in person or virtually. Submit a request to host a CCV for you and your colleagues.

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PD Resources

Improve your professional practice with our publications.

Purchase resources or download free publications in our boutique.

Cover New Teacher’s Handbook: Surviving and Thriving in the Second Language Classroom

Professional Development

New Teacher’s Handbook: Surviving and Thriving in the Second Language Classroom

$17.15 – $38.88
Cover Using the Language Portfolio in the Classroom

Professional Development

Using the Language Portfolio in the Classroom

$21.18
Cover I Can…: Empowering Language Learners (A teacher’s guide to using the Language Portfolio)

Professional Development

I Can…: Empowering Language Learners (A teacher’s guide to using the Language Portfolio)

$17.15 – $38.88
Cover Canadian Language Portfolio for Teachers

Professional Development

Canadian Language Portfolio for Teachers

$50.82
Cover Leadership for Successful FSL Programs

Professional Development

Leadership for Successful FSL Programs

$0.00

CASLT Learning Centre

CASLT Learning Centre

Learn on your own time

The CASLT Learning Centre has over a hundred hours of asynchronous PD content that you can explore at your own pace.

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Become a Member

CASLT supports its members by creating opportunities for professional development, initiating and disseminating research, and facilitating the exchange of information and ideas among language educators. Memberships start at only $45 per year!

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