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SUMMARY:Colbourne Institute eCourse Registration
DESCRIPTION:Colbourne Institute eCourse\nRegistration Dates: Wednesday\, February 4\, 2026 – Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026\nWhere: Online\, through NorQuest\nRegistration: Click here\nFacilitators: Colbourne Institute eCourse \nECALA is partnering with the Colbourne Institute\, associated with NorQuest College\, to provide the Introduction to Anti-racism and Introduction to Inclusion eCourses free of charge to ECALA-funded agencies.  Each agency can access up to 4 eCourse registrations.  Please complete the registration form if you would like to participate in either or both eCourses. Registration closes on March 11\, 2026\nFor more information on the courses\, click on the links below: \n\nIntroduction to Anti-racism\nIntroduction to Inclusion\n\nPlease note:  \n\nThis training is only for ECALA-funded agencies.\nIn order to receive your digital badge and certificate\, you must complete the eCourse and evaluation form.\nYou will receive information and access directly from NorQuest by the end of March.\nYou must complete the eCourse before Friday\, May 29.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/colbourne-institute-ecourse-registration/
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SUMMARY:Teaching Strategies for a Diverse\, Multi-Level Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Teaching Strategies for a Diverse\, Multi-Level Classroom\nDate: Wednesday\, February 4\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm -1:00 pm\nWhere: Online\, Zoom\nRegistration: Click here\nFacilitators: Emily Albertsen \nMany EAL instructors in Canada find themselves teaching different levels in the same class. It can be challenging to meet the diverse needs of multi-level learners. In this virtual\, interactive workshop\, we will explore strategies for effective teaching in a multi-level classroom while maintaining your sanity as an instructor.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/teaching-strategies-diverse-multilevel-classroom/
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SUMMARY:EAL Literacy Learners in Mainstream Classes
DESCRIPTION:Teaching Strategies for a Diverse\, Multi-Level Classroom\nDate: Wednesday\, February 11\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm -1:00 pm\nWhere: Online\, Zoom\nRegistration: Click here\nFacilitators: Emily Albertsen \nWhen there are no dedicated literacy classes available\, EAL literacy learners are often placed in levels with non-literacy peers. This creates a multi-level learning environment where the instructor is simultaneously teaching literacy and language skills and strategies to learners with a wide range of educational backgrounds. In this online workshop\, we will explore approaches to meeting the needs of literacy learners in mixed-level classes.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/eal-literacy-learners-mainstream-classes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260218T120000
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SUMMARY:Effective Learning Materials
DESCRIPTION:Effective Learning Materials\nDate: Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm -1:00 pm\nWhere: Online\, Zoom\nRegistration: Click here\nFacilitators: Emily Albertsen \nThis online workshop focuses on effective learning materials. We will discuss what to look for in good learning resources and consider language level\, literacy level\, digital literacy\, visual literacy\, and trauma-aware practice. We’ll also discuss creating your own materials with and without the use of AI. \n 
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/effective-learning-materials/
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SUMMARY:Filling in your Outcome\, Measurement\, and Evaluation Information
DESCRIPTION:Filling in your Outcome\, Measurement\, and Evaluation Information\nDate: Friday\, February 20\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online\, Zoom\nRegistration: Click here\nFacilitators: Leanne Adegbonmire\, Marnie Rempel Friesen\, ECALA \nAre you required to collect learner information (Intake\, Attendance\, Progress Forms\, etc.)? Are you filling in the Outcome\, Measurement\, and Evaluation (OME) information for your agency this year? Join ECALA’s Grant Liaisons to learn how to fill in the tables\, find out about the new measures we need to collect for 2025-2026\, and ask questions. This training is for ECALA-funded agencies. \nPlease note: This training is only for ECALA-funded agencies.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/filling-in-your-ome-info/
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