National Affiliate

TESL Canada's Mission Statement is to promote excellence in the teaching and learning of English as a second or additional language in partnership with its constituent provincial and territorial associations, and like-minded national and international organizations. TESL Canada's Values:

• Excellence in language, settlement, and refugee programs;
  
• National standards for professional certification and teacher training program recognition;
  
• Working together with provincial and territorial associations on common goals;
  
• Promoting ongoing professional development;
  
• Research and scholarship in the field of teaching and learning ESL;
  
• Linguistic rights for individuals and communities;
  
• Equality of employment opportunity for qualified non-native English-speaking and native English-speaking teachers;
  
• Assisting with English language development while still protecting Ancestral languages for speakers of Indigenous first language
  

Website: tesl.ca

Strategic Partner

Alberta Routes

Formerly the Rural Routes Program Initiative, NorQuest College’s Alberta Routes program addresses the professional development (PD) needs of rural and small urban English language programs in Alberta, and strives to build capacity in ESL staff and volunteers who deliver programming in their communities.

Our services include:

• in-person and online workshops
• study groups and talking circles
• mentorship support
• classroom visits
• PD planning

Our website is an online source for information, quality resources, upcoming events, and is home to easy-to-read tip sheets that highlight key topics relevant to the ESL community.

Website: Alberta Routes Website