National LINC Curriculum Guidelines Webinars

With the recent launch of the National LINC Curriculum Guidelines, a series of webinars have been recorded to help LINC instructors and administrators use the tool. In case you missed it, Tutela has hosted four webinars to date to help orient users to the new website. Click below to access the recordings: How to Use the National LINC Curriculum Guidelines - For EAL Literacy Instructors How to Use the National LINC Curriculum Guidelines - For Stage I Instructors How to Use the National LINC Curriculum Guidelines - For Stage II Instructors How to Use the National LINC Curriculum Guidelines –

NLCG Website is Live

The National LINC Curriculum Guidelines (NLCG) website is now live! Funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, the NLCG is a practical and comprehensive tool for LINC instructors and administrators seeking to develop a modernized LINC curriculum for EAL literacy to CLB 8. The website is an easy-to-use tool that better equips curriculum developers to navigate and apply existing and new standards, methodologies and resources to create content that meets local learner needs through 21st-century themes and Real-World Tasks. Visit the website: nlcg.achev.ca

Launch of the National Curriculum Guidelines in 2025

Achēv is excited to announce the launch of the National LINC Curriculum Guidelines next year! These modern, practical guidelines will be available online for anyone involved in curriculum planning and development and cover everything from literacy to CLB 8. Stay tuned for updates, and learn more here: https://bit.ly/4gkpAdM The National LINC Curriculum Guidelines is an initiative funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), managed by Achēv, and supported by the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks.

FAIR FOR ALL

ARAISA & ISANS are thrilled to launch “FA.I.R for ALL,” an innovative webinar series dedicated to guiding and demonstrating the potential of generative AI technology in the settlement and integration sector. With the right guidance and practical knowledge, AI can significantly enhance the settlement and integration experience for our clients and colleagues, helping to reduce client waitlists, shorten wait times, and lighten workloads—a win-win for everyone! From September 2024 to March 2025, the online webinar series will provide practical insights, guidance, and an in-depth exploration of the latest AI technologies and processes currently employed in the settlement and language learning

Integrated Sight Loss Teacher Toolkit

English language learners with sight loss are a growing population that, traditionally, has been underserved in language programs across Canada. At ISANS, we demonstrate inclusion by welcoming and respecting the diversity in our community and fostering a sense of belonging for all. With this in mind and with generous funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), ISANS has partnered with AnuVision Consulting to bridge the gap in knowledge and capacity in language programs by creating The Sight Loss Integration Teacher Toolkit.   By offering direction on how to modify curriculum, materials, and physical spaces, the barriers for newcomers with sight

PD course from ISANS

The “Best Practices for Synchronous/Blended Teaching – PD Course” is a professional development opportunity designed to enhance teaching strategies for synchronous and blended instruction. Here are the key highlights: Course Overview The course, a result of a 19-month national research project led by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), offers engaging strategies for synchronous/blended instruction and assessment. It was a collaborative effort, with New Language Solutions as the project partner and research partner organizations, including ISS of BC, NorQuest College, Red River College, YMCA of Greater Saint John, and ISANS. Local researchers, instructors, and clients participated in the

Introducing Language for Success

Did you miss the Webinars? Scroll down to watch the recordings! Date: March 26, 2024Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Eastern time Cost: FREE Note: This webinar will be presented in English and will be recorded.  About the event: Join us for two webinars as we introduce CCLB’s newest resource, Language for Success, an online toolkit, which draws connections between Skills for Success and the Canadian Language Benchmarks to support the integration of Skills for Success in second or other language training. Learn about: The newly developed Language for Success Framework Resources that make up the toolkit including Can Do statements, learning activities, self-assessments How

Achēv is looking for a Casual Language Assessor

The Casual Language Assessor will administer a variety of Canadian Language Benchmark-based language assessment tools to clients and refers them to language training options that meet their needs and preferences in the local community within the region of service. This casual position will be based in Richmond Hill with some travel required to sites throughout York Region, Simcoe County and Durham Region.  If you are interested in this posting, please visit their website and apply directly with them: https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6149773.careers?CareersSearch.  

CSS Edmonton is hiring full-time language assessors

Catholic Social Services is currently recruiting for one (1) Full Time Language Assessor position at 37.5 hours per week in Edmonton, AB.  You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect. With more than 50 years of service delivery, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with more than 1900 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering 130+ programs throughout Central Alberta. “As a Catholic social services agency, we are guided by faith to care for and