Events & Updates
Spring into Wellness
Please join us at for this amazing PD event Whitby Public Library - Main Branch Located Here Saturday May 31, 2025 9:30 - 12:30 Flow Yoga with Juanita DeCastro Guest Speaker on Burn Out and Resilience: David Clarke, Lakeridge Health Lunch (a variety of vegetarian, gluten & lactose free options will be provided) 3 hours of PD TESL Durham Online Workshop April 27, 2024 Join us on Zoom for a FREE EVENT! Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm NETWORKING LOTS OF LEARNING PRIZES 3 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Trifecta of AI for LINC Instructors: Text + Images + Audio Presenter: Jen Artan, M.Ed, CELTA Categories: Lesson Planning/Ideas, Online Teaching/Learning, Organization Teaching Sectors: All sectors Participant Level: All levels For more information about this workshop, please head over to the event page: TESL Durham Online Workshop - April 27, 2024 Please, click below to register for this event: TESL Durham Online Event Winter Social Register now to be entered in our daily prize draws! First prize draw is on November 21, 2023! Join TESL Durham on Zoom for a morning of networking, fun & discussions! Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 9:30 am - 11:30 am FREE EVENT 2 HOURS OF PD "12 DAYS OF TESL DURHAM GIFTS" (daily prize draws starting on November 21st) Click below to register for this event: TESL Durham Spring Event & AGM 2023 Make plans to join us for an IN PERSON event full of learning, participate in hands on workshops, meet other teachers & do some networking! Saturday, May 6, 2023 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Ajax Public Library Main Branch 55 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax, ON L1S 2H8 COST: $10 Highlights: Prizes Members will receive 3 hours of PD Refreshments and snacks will be provided for this event. To register for the event: Step 1: RSVP by emailing us (please include first & last name) Step 2: Pay the $10 registration fee using Interac e-transfer. E-MAIL: [email protected] TESL Durham Online Event November 26, 2022 Join us on Zoom for a FREE EVENT! Saturday, November 26th, 2022 9:00 am - 1:00 pm YOGA NETWORKING LOTS OF LEARNING PRIZES 4 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Vicarious Trauma in the Classroom Workshop This workshop focuses on Vicarious Trauma and trauma-informed practices for language classrooms. Please, click below to register for this event: For more details about the event, please head over to the event page:
TESL DURHAM ONLINE EVENT NOVEMBER 2022 TESL Durham Spring Event (May 2022) Join us to learn about online & class learning tools, participate in hands on workshops & brush up on your tech skills, meet other teachers & do some networking! Saturday, May 14th, 2022 9:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE EVENT 3 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LOTS OF PRIZES Resources & Materials in Ellii (ESL Library) Presenter: Jen Artan, OCELT, M.Ed & Choose from 3 hands-on workshops: Canva Google Classroom Canada lesson Please, click below to register for this event: For more details about the event, please head over to the event page:
TESL DURHAM SPRING EVENT MAY 2022 CALL FOR PRESENTERS SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE Do you have an exciting new tool, idea, app, or resource to promote? TESL Durham is searching for workshop presenters who can offer practical information and useful tools that will provide event attendees with enhanced knowledge. If you are interested in presenting at one of our events, please submit a brief proposal to: [email protected] Presenters get 5 PD hours for a one-hour presentation. TESL Durham Fall Event & AGM 2021 Join us virtually to learn about Open Educational Resources (OER), share teaching resources, networking & more Featured Speaker: Joanna Blair Saturday, November 13th, 2021 Venue: Zoom Link to be sent out 30 minutes prior to the event Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cost: Free Register by RSVPing @ [email protected] 4 hours of PD will be provided for this event 1x annual membership will be provided by random draw For more details about the speaker & to view resources form the workshop please head over to our TESL Durham Fall Event & AGM 2021 
Join the TESL Durham Executive Team! Are you looking for a way to get more involved with the TESL community? Why not consider joining the TESL Durham executive team? Members serve a three year term, with the possibility of re-election for an additional three years. All TESL Durham Executive members receive 10 hours of PD (required for accredited membership renewal). These roles are unpaid, volunteer positions. How to apply Send an updated resume to: [email protected] & Click below to fill out & submit an Expression of Interest Form Tried, Tested and True - Successful Teaching Moments of 2020/21 TESL Northern Region & TESL Durham When: Thursday, August 19, 7 - 8 pm Format: Online Cost: Free To learn more about this event & register, click the link below: www.teslontario.org/affiliate-chapter-events#TESL-NR/DUR TESL Durham Spring 2021 Workshop and AGM Emerging Technologies for English Learners' Vocabulary Development across Curriculum: Research Based Practice An Invited Talk by Dr. Jia Li Saturday, April 17th, 2021 Venue: Zoom Link to be sent out one 1 hour prior to event start Time: 10:00 AM-1:30 PM Cost: Free Register by RSVPing @ [email protected] 3.5 hours of PD will be provided for this event 1x annual membership will be provided by random draw For more details about the speaker & to view resources form the workshop please head over to our TESL Durham Spring 2021 Workshop TESL Durham Fall 2020 Workshop Online Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities Dear TESL Durham members, please join us virtually for this event from the comfort of your home. Featured Speaker: (Speaker change) Dr. Roland van Oostveen Saturday, November 7th, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm VENUE: Zoom (link will be sent to pre-registered members 30 minutes prior to event) COST: This is a free event for TESL Durham members 4 hours of PD will be provided for attendance to this workshop Please RSVP at: [email protected] For more details about the speaker & to view resources form the workshop please head over to our TESL Durham Fall 2020 Workshop TESL DURHAM ZOOM MEETING Join us online this June! Saturday, June 13th, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Free Event 2 Hours of Professional Development Join us for a discussion of online learning tools, a EAP student panel, and a general meeting with some important updates. Link will be emailed to those that RSVP to the event 30 minutes prior to the event. Please RSVP at: [email protected] TESL DURHAM FALL WORKSHOP 2019 Dear TESL Durham Members, the time has come again for our Fall Workshop. Join us for a morning/afternoon of learning and sharing with members of our community here in Durham. Saturday, October 19th, 2019 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Clarington Public Library - Courtice Branch 2950 Courtice Rd. COST: $20 Highlights: A light lunch will be provided to members A chance to WIN a free 1-year membership renewal for TESL Ontario 4 Hours of PD will be provided for this event Featured Speaker: Lara McInnis In this interactive session, TESL Durham members will be introduced to a variety of digital tools and resources that support and enhance teaching and learning in the ESOL classroom. For more details and the registration form, please head over to our TESL Durham Fall Workshop (2019) page. UPDATE: 2019 TESL Durham Spring Event & Resources
Thank you to all who came out to participate! It was a great event! If you're looking for resources & photos from our 2018 TESL Durham Fall Event, please click here to check out our updates and resources: updates-resources-2019-tesl-durham-spring-event.html 
Dear TESL Durham members, the time has come again for our Spring Event & AGM. We would like to invite you for a day of professional development, networking, and catching up with friends and colleagues alike. Featured Speaker: Tim Westhead "PICTURE THAT! GREAT WRITING PROMPTS FOR STUDENTS" Discover vivid suggestions from found materials and increase your students' interest in and excitement for writing. Saturday, April 27th, 2019 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (REGISTRATION FROM 10:00 AM-10:15 AM) WHITBY LIBRARY (CENTRAL BRANCH) 405 Dundas St. W, Whitby ON COST: $20 Lunch , Snacks, and Refreshments will be provided to members For more details and the registration form, please head over to our 2019 TESL Durham Spring Workshop / Annual General Meeting (AGM) page. UPDATE: 2018 TESL Durham Fall Event & Resources
Thank you to all who came out to participate! It was a great event! If you're looking for resources & photos from our 2018 TESL Durham Fall Event, please click here to check out our updates and resources Post-Workshop Blog! 
It is that time of the year again. Time to bundle up, rake some leaves, and it is time for the 2018 TESL Durham Fall Event! David Clarke from the Durham Mental Health Services will talk about "Post-traumatic Stress Disorder" in the classroom and beyond. He will be discussing this topic and strategies for instructors to help manage this challenging mental health topic. Saturday, October 27th, 2018 9:30 am -12:30 pm (Registration: 9:30 am - 9:45 am) Ajax Public Library 55 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax Cost: $15 per person *Members will receive 3 hours of PD for this event Refreshments and a light meal will be provided for this event. To register, please complete our digital registration form below. DIGITAL REGISTRATION FORM 
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SUMMER BOOK SWAP AND SOCIAL JUNE 28TH, 2018 The time has again come for our annual Summer Social Event. This year, we would like to have a fun and relaxing time with colleagues and friends. Just simply bring a book or books that you do not require anymore. If you would like to take a book that another member has brought, simply go ahead! Place: The Rum Diaries Restaurant/Bar Location: 368 Bayly St. W, Ajax Ontario Date: Thursday, June 28th, 2018 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 1 hour of PD and light appetizers will be provided COST: $5 per person To register, please complete our digital registration form below. DIGITAL REGISTRATION FORM UPDATE: Spring 2018 Workshop & Resources
Thank you to all who came out to participate in spite of the bad weather! If you're looking for resources & photos from our Spring 2018 Workshop, please click here to check out our
TESL Durham Spring Workshop / Annual General Meeting (AGM) Join us for a morning/afternoon of Yoga, learning, prizes, networking, and more. We would love to see you there! Yoga Instructor Tanja Semenuk will do a short "Chair Yoga" session. Anna Bartosik will be presenting on "Incorporating Indigenous knowledge in education". Saturday, April 14th, 2018 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Clarington Public Library, Courtice Branch, 2950 Courtice Road Cost: $20 For more details and the registration form, please head over to our TESL Durham Spring Workshop / Annual General Meeting (AGM) page. UPDATE: Fall 2017 Workshop & Resources
Thank you to all who came out to participate and share their experiences! If you're looking for resources & photos from our Fall 2017 Workshop, please click here to check out our Post-Workshop Blog! FALL 2017 WORKSHOP: Teaching pronunciation Join us for a night of learning, sharing, and networking! In addition to an exciting workshop on teaching pronunciation by Mike Tiittanen, you will have the opportunity to discuss your experiences with fellow colleagues on this very challenging aspect of language teaching. Wednesday October 18th, 2017 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the Whitby Library, Central Branch For more details and the registration form, please head over to our Fall 2017 Workshop page. UPDATE: Summer 2017 Social Event & Resources On June 29th, 2017, TESL Durham hosted another successful social summer event that focused on sharing teaching resources. Thank you to all who came out to participate and share valuable resources. If you're looking for resources from our Summer 2017 Social Event, please click here to check out our Post-Workshop Blog!
SPRING 2017 Event: Focus on Mental Health
Posted: February 2017 It may be winter outside, but your TESL Durham Executive is planning for Spring! This April, come join us as we welcome David Clarke, a mental health professional and speaker from Durham Mental Health Services, to discuss mental health issues in our schools. Saturday April 8th, 2017 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Oshawa Civic Recreation Centre For more details and the registration form, please head over to our Spring 2017 Workshop page. UPDATE: Fall 2016 Event & Resources
Posted: October 2016 On the evening of October 25th, our Chapter hosted an engaging, evening PD event that focused on classroom strategies and teacher-development. Thank you to all who came out to participate and share their experiences. If you're looking for resources from our Fall Workshop, including the PowerPoint from our Tutela Presenter, please click here to check out our first Post-Workshop Blog! End of Year June Social!
Posted: May 2016 As the 2015/2016 Academic year comes to a close, the TESL-Durham Executive invites you to celebrate with us at our Second Annual June Social Event Thursday June 2nd from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm at 3 Steps Up Coffee House (Whitby) An email has been sent out to all current TESL-Durham members with additional information and details. If you are not a current TESL-Durham member, but are interested in attending, please email us at [email protected] for more information. Spring Workshop 2016 Updates!
Posted: April, 2016 The TESL-Durham Executive would like to extend our thanks to the incredible group of participants who joined us April 2nd for our annual Spring Workshop. It was wonderful to see such a great mix of new and returning members! Our Spring 2016 Workshop was a fantastic afternoon filled with great discussions, innovative tech presentations, and an interactive closing Speaker! UPDATE: A Spring 2016 Resources page is now available! Check out the photos, downloadable PDFs from the presentations and links to additional resources showcased at the event. Another Successful Fall Event!
Posted: November 2015 A special thank you to all who came out this Fall to make our Workshop such a success! The event was notable for its warm, positive energy that seemed to define the conversations and liven the presentation. Click here to find out more about the event and to access the wealth of resources that came out of the day's activities. Fall 2015 Event
Posted: October 2015 Come out and join us for this interactive event with great ideas to bring back to your classroom. Check out our Fall 2015 Workshop page Saturday, October 17th 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. |
TESL-Durham ExclusivesTCET is looking for casual language assessorsThe Centre for Education and Training is currently seeking to fulfill positions for casual assessors. For more information, check out the job posting: casual_assessor_-_all_locations.doc TCET Hiring & Open House Event MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH 3PM-7PM TCET Mississauga Community Door 50 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Suite 300 Mississauga, ON L5B 3C2 TCET is looking for Casual Assessors positions within York/Durham and Simcoe. Pre-screening interviews for these positions will be held on the day of the event. Interested candidates are encouraged to explore all current openings on TCET's website: www.tcet.com/about-us/careers. OCELT professional designation TESL Ontario is thrilled to introduce the newly registered professional designation for all TESL Ontario accredited members in good standing called Ontario Certified English Language Teacher or OCELT. Click here for more information. Looking for a New Learning Opportunity?
In Fall 2017, Sheridan College will be launching a new Certificate program: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL PLUS). The program includes two Practicum terms and instruction from TESL and CELTA professionals. Click here for more information on the program. Do you have an idea for an event?
We know how imaginative our members are and we want to build on that. If you have an idea for an upcoming event or are willing to volunteer as a presenter, please send us an email at [email protected] Looking for Teaching Inspiration? Wondering Where to Find New tools?
Our Lesson Corner blog archives are full of great ideas that you can bring into your classroom. The blog provides links to resources and valuable insights into the pedagogy behind the technology. Click here to read more!. TESL-Durham is pleased to offer this teaching blog hosted by Curriculum Specialist and ESL instructor, Paula Ogg. Are you Interested in Joining our Executive Team?
Posted: March 2017 Are you looking for a way to get more involved with the TESL community, share your enthusiasm and expertise, and expand your professional network? Why not consider joining the TESL Durham executive team? TESL Durham is seeking interested, committed individuals to join the executive team as Members at Large. Please have a look at our Call for new members and consider completing the Expression of Interest. |
