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Ongoing Opportunity: Foundation for Learning and Literature Symposium 2022
In 2022, the Foundation for Learning and Literacy will convene a symposium featuring organisations whose primary work is with children and young people, literacy and drama. The 2022 Literature Symposium will involve a series of free online presentations from a range...
Update to the Foundation Skills Framework Review
The ACER team would like thank everyone who took part in the consultation phase of the Foundation Skills Frameworks review project. The richness and diversity of feedback – provided through discussion forums, focus groups, interviews and the online survey – are a...
SBS reports on Fears over new funding model for Australia’s migrant English program
SBS TV and on-line have reported on concerns about the proposed new funding model for the AMEP. The reports include comments by Dr Helen Moore, ACTA Vice-President. To see the on-line report, click here: Fears over new funding model for Australia’...
Media release: ACTA calls for national reform and revitalisation of EAL/D in schools
ACTA National Roadmap for English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) Education in Schools ACTA has launched its National Roadmap for English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) Education in Schools, calling for national ‘build back better’ reform of...
Media release: Adult literacy inquiry calls for new national strategy.
The following Media Release was issued on Tuesday, 22 March 2022 by the Parliament of Australia. Adult literacy inquiry calls for new national strategy. The House Employment, Education and Training Committee has today presented the report of its
Development of Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) Digital Literacies Framework and Guide
The Department of Home Affairs is pleased to announce an initiative to support the development of digital literacies in the AMEP. The Adult EAL sector is well positioned to equip adult language learners with digital literacies required for settlement and finding...
Join us in a forum: Foundation Skills Frameworks Review Project
The discovery phase of the ACER review of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and the Digital Literacy Skills Framework (DLSF) is now complete. The next project phase will launch with an online survey and two online discussion forums. Online survey...
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...