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NEWSLETTER – Term 4 2021
The newest edition of the ATESOL ACT Newsletter is hot off the press! Featured in this publication: - Updates from our President, Editor, and working parties - Practical tips for staying connected when teaching online - Important information about the upcoming EAL/D...
How many English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) Learners are there in Australian Schools?
How many English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) Learners are there in Australian Schools? Data collated and presented by Michael Michell – Immediate Past President, Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA) There is no national requirement...
Media Release: Misguided policies directly causing remote Indigenous students’ poor school attendance and literacy, and rising incarceration rates
MEDIA RELEASE: Misguided policies directly causing remote Indigenous students’ poor school attendance and literacy, and rising incarceration rates. RELEASED: 15th September, 2021 Misguided Commonwealth and NT Government policies are directly contributing to remote...
Call for nominations: ELTons Outstanding Achievement Award 2021
Now more than ever, it’s important to recognise and celebrate people who have made a lasting and extraordinary impact on teaching and learning. Who do you think should win the ELTons award for outstanding achievement in English language teaching? British Council...
ATESOL ACT attends ACU Professional Association and Professional Learning Expo
On Tuesday, 13th April, 2021 three wonderful members of ATESOL ACT attended Australia Catholic University's annual Professional Association and Professional Learning Expo. Committee member Bronwyn gave an excellent introduction to ATESOL ACT as a...
English for Adult Migrants: Future Directions – recording now available
In a collaboration with the Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA), and VicTESOL, ATESOL ACT presented a Webinar on 11th November 2020: English for Adult Migrants – Future Directions. Alison Larkins, Commonwealth Coordinator-General for Migrant Services,...
AMEP Advisory Committee established
Our national peak body for TESOL in Australia, the Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA), is delighted that the Department of Home Affairs has set up an AMEP Advisory Committee in line with one of the recommendations of the 2019 Social Compass AMEP...
ATESOL ACT contributes to the BSSS English Framework
In late April this year, ATESOL ACT asked the Board of Senior Secondary Studies to consider issues raised by ATESOL ACT members regarding the draft English Framework. Although the closing date for comments had passed, the BSSS CEO, Mr Martin Watson, generously agreed...
ACTA Survey on the Effects of COVID-19 on Post-School EAL Educators
Have you taught or managed in programs for international students and/or adult migrant and refugee English language learners, for example in the AMEP, SEE Program, TAFE, university, ELICOS and community and State-funded programs?Then you’ll know that the closure of...
Notes re EALD concerns BSSS Meeting 4 May 2020
On Monday 4th May, 2020, the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) Executive Officer for Curriculum, Mr Kristofer Feodoroff, met (remotely) with a group of concerned EALD educators to discuss the EAL component of the draft English Framework for Years 11 &...
ATESOL ACT contribution to the revision of the Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) English Framework
In late April this year, ATESOL ACT asked the Board of Senior Secondary Studies to consider issues raised by ATESOL ACT members regarding the draft English Framework. Although the closing date for comments had passed, the BSSS CEO, Mr Martin Watson, generously agreed...
BSSS EALD Framework – Meeting Monday 4 May
Senior Secondary English/EALD Framework – Monday 4 May meeting with BSSS representatives ATESOL ACT invites Year 11 and 12 Senior Secondary teachers in the ACT to a meeting with representatives from the Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) to brief us and take...
Meet your new ATESOL ACT Committee
Our AGM in March saw the election of an expanded and talented Committee whose EAL/D teaching experience probably totals 200 years, spanning Australia and overseas, adult and child learners, and Indigenous and urban settings. You can read more about each of the...
ACTA Conference rescheduled to 2021
Due to COVID-19 uncertainty, the ACTA International Conference that was planned for September-October 2020 has been rescheduled to 2021 QATESOL will host the 2020 ACTA Conference in Brisbane from 28 – 30 September 2021.The Conference theme is: Pushing the Boundaries....
ATESOL ACT April 2020 Newsletter
In the ATESOL ACT April 2020 Newsletter you can read about... upcoming Professional Learning events planned for April and May resources for remote teaching more professional learning opportunities further afield and get to know your fabulous new 2020 office bearers...
Nominations for ATESOL ACT 2020 executive and committee
Nominations for the 2020 executive and committee of ATESOL ACT are open. ATESOL ACT supports EAL professionals in endeavours of advocacy, professional learning and networking. Get involved to represent schools and adult learning, and/or help out with other activities...
New Beginnings 12-part documentary podcast series
New Beginnings explores the personal stories of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in Canberra and Australia. New Beginnings is the result of over fifty interviews, including the shared stories of migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and the professional insights of...
Term 2, 2019 Meet & Greet
Come along to our regular FREE Meet & Greet event to meet and network with other teachers of students learning English as a second or additional language, whether in the adult or school sector. When: Friday 7 June 2019, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Where: EQ Cafe, Kent Street...
2019 Annual General Meeting – 11th May
All current, past and interested members are invited to the 2019 Annual General Meeting. Saturday 11th May, 10:00am for 10:20am start Please book (no cost) here Nominations for 2019 executive and committee positions are welcome here Download a...
ACTA Advocacy in the Adult sector on the Adult Migrant English Program
Following a nationwide survey of managers, teachers and volunteers in the AMEP in late 2018 and early 2019, and three forums held over March and April, the Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA) has now made a submission to the Evaluation of the Adult Migrant...