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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...
Survey – AMEP and SEE Programs
The Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA) has prepared a survey that seeks confidential perspectives on these programs. The survey can be accessed here. It will be available till midnight, Monday 28 December 2019 (AEDT).
2019 Membership now open!
ATESOL ACT is happy to announce that 2019 Membership is now open! Visit here to sign up now! The committee is currently planning the 2019 calendar of events ... but save the date Friday 15th March 2019! Individual membership is still $55. See the Join page to learn...
Term 4 Meet & Greet + ACTA 2018 Conference Reports
Meet other teachers of English language learners and hear reports from our sponsored attendees at the ACTA 2018 Conference Friday 23 November 2018, 4:00pm onwards EQ Cafe, Kent Street Deakin RSVP by COB Thursday 22 November here Download a flyer...
Member Competition for registration to ACTA 2018 Conference
ATESOL ACT are sponsoring registration for 2 members to attend the ACTA 2018 Conference in Adelaide, 2-5 October. All current members are invited to enter here. Winners will be drawn at the 'Multimedia language learning, assessment and feedback' PL on Saturday 30...
ATESOL ACT Incorporated
As an incorporated entity, financial statements for ATESOL ACT will be presented by an accountant at a General Meeting on: Wednesday 20 June 2018 5:00pm for a 5:20 pm start Lyneham High School, Goodwin Street Lyneham Please see the financial statements:...
Term 2 Meet & Greet – Friday 8 June 2018
Meet other teachers working with EAL/D students Friday 8 June, 4:00pm onwards EQ Cafe, Kent Street Deakin Free RSVP by COB Wednesday 6 June at www.trybooking.com/VYFM
Welcome to the 2018 Committee
The ATESOL ACT 2018 Committee was elected at the AGM on Friday 16th March, held at The Duxton in O'Connor. This includes a number of new members from across systems and sectors. This ensures a greater power to the voice of advocacy. See the Contact page for the...
CamTESOL Donations
ATESOLACT has a long tradition of sponsoring teachers in rural Cambodia attend Cambodia's annual TESOL conference. Last year we raised enough money to sponsor 14 Cambodian provincial teachers to attend CamTESOL. We are collecting donations between now and December 1...
My ACTA-ACAL 2016 Conference Highlights
Last year, ATESOL ACT ran a competition to sponsor registration fees for two members to attend the 2016 ACTA-ACAL Diversity Conference, held in Perth in April. There were two sponsorships awarded: one for a member from the school sector, won by Jennifer Mayers, and...
ATESOL ACT has a new Constitution
At our 2016 Annual General Meeting on 10 March, members voted to approve a new Constitution for ATESOL ACT. The association has had the same constitution for more years than any current Committee member can remember; it certainly predates digital recordkeeping and...
Welcome to our 2016 Committee
At our AGM on Thursday 10 March the new ATESOL ACT Committee for 2016 was elected. We are pleased to announce that Fern Hyde has stepped up into the President role. After serving us so ably as ATESOL ACT Secretary for the past few years, Jakki Cashman is stepping...
ACTA 2016 STATE OF EAL/D SCHOOLS SURVEY
The Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA) has just launched its second national survey on the state of EAL/D Education in Australia in 2016. I would encourage friends of ATESOL ACT to actively participate in this survey and to share it with colleagues...
ATESOL ACT Annual Dinner – report & photos
Another year, another successful ATESOL ACT Annual Dinner! We were pleased to host Yvette Berry MLA as our guest speaker. We also heard from one of the recipients of ATESOL ACT's CamTESOL Sponsorship, Mongkul Tep. Once again we raised funds from dinner guests to...