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Call for Proposals

This year’s TESL Ontario Annual Conference will be taking place November 19-21, 2025. The call for presentation proposals is now open for this year’s event: Igniting the Future of English Language Education.

Submission deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025 by 12:00 pm

TESL Ontario Board Recruitment

TESL Ontario is seeking members with passion for the field and extensive experience to fill four 3-year positions on the TESL Ontario Board of Directors.

Application submission deadline: June 29, 2025

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TESL Ontario In-Person
PD Event

Presenter: Ruba Kallab, OCELT

Do you have trauma-affected learners in your class? Then join us as we learn how to integrate trauma-informed practices in LINC and adult ESL classrooms to create supportive learning environments.
We’ll also explore strategies for addressing the unique challenges faced by trauma-affected learners, fostering emotional safety, and promoting resilience.

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CONTACT TESL Ontario Magazine

The Spring issue of CONTACT TESL Ontario Magazine is published and can be downloaded at
http://contact.teslontario.org/issues/

TESL Ontario Urges Adjustments to Immigration Funding and Language Education Cuts

Please find below TESL Ontario’s statement in response to recent cuts to immigration settlement funding among the ongoing reduction of international student study permits.
TESL Ontario is currently collecting stakeholder feedback through a series of short surveys to best inform our next steps. Members will be updated as the process moves forward.

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Call for Articles

TESL Ontario’s quarterly publication, Contact Magazine, is currently accepting submissions for this year’s Summer issue.

Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025

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Sponsorship & advertisement opportunities

Connect with the Canadian English Language (ESL) education audience through advertisement and sponsorship opportunities at TESL Ontario.

Reach the largest audience of ESL educators in Canada to generate qualified leads through a variety of digital marketing options.

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Elevate Your Teaching Team with OCELT Certification

In the ever-evolving landscape of the language education field, having a team of OCELT (Ontario Certified English Language Teacher) certified educators is crucial to delivering the highest quality English language learning program. Certified teaching staff not only enhance…

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Why It’s Important for Students to Write by Hand

May 12, 2025

A pleasant surprise of my teaching career has been seeing students of all levels liking, even preferring, to write by hand. In every class, no matter if it’s Literacy or CLB 6, I always have students writing, be it copying words, as in Literacy, or more complex texts, such as emails, as in Level 6... Read more

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Join Us at the 2025 TESL Ontario Annual Conference – Call for Presentations Now Open!

May 8, 2025

Mark your calendars! The TESL Ontario Annual Conference returns from November 19–21, 2025, and this year’s theme, “Igniting the Future of Language Education,” promises to spark meaningful dialogue and innovation in our field. We’re excited to announce that the Call for Presentation Proposals is officially open! This is your chance to showcase your knowledge, shar... Read more

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The use of AI Generative Tools for EFL Writing: A Discourse 

May 5, 2025

 As schools increasingly embrace AI tools to enhance learning, some studies show that the inclusion of generative AI introduces both challenges and opportunities, particularly in EFL/ESL writing classes. Not only has AI changed the way students learn, but it has also affected how we teach. Although not all the changes are welcome, it is importan... Read more

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