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BC TEAL is proud to present our 2025 Annual Conference: Disruptive Educational Practices: Strategies for Transformation.

Please note that the Friday evening event, the TEAL Charitable Foundation Awards & Fundraiser, requires an additional ticket purchase. Please register here to secure your spot and join us in celebrating the awardees while fundraising for a better cause in TEAL.

Educators shine in times of change to face unexpected challenges. This is when creativity flourishes by combining proven practices with fresh and innovative ideas. These times call for transformation which can be rooted in tradition or experience, or it can arise through unexplored approaches. The synthesis of old and new ideas drives meaningful progress. Join other insightful and creative educators as we flourish within the power of our community.
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Learn about the new National LINC Curriculum Guidelines!
Friday May 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Rm 207
The National LINC Curriculum Guidelines (NLCG) is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The NLCG is an innovative online tool designed to foster consistency and excellence in language instruction for newcomers to Canada. 


Developed through a collaborative effort among educators, subject matter experts and stakeholders, the Guidelines serve as a comprehensive roadmap to support instructors, administrators and curriculum developers involved in LINC programs across the country. The NLCG can modernize the LINC program whilst empowering instructors to deliver instruction that is relevant, engaging, and responsive to the diverse needs of learners in their current context.


The Guidelines advocate for a holistic approach in language instruction by delineating essential language skills, competencies, and learning outcomes for each proficiency level. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of digital skills and strategies to keep pace with evolving technological advancements. They also incorporate principles of inclusivity and trauma-informed practices, recognizing the significance of cultural sensitivity within language instruction.


By acknowledging the diverse backgrounds and experiences of learners, they foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Further, the Guidelines provide comprehensive support to instructors by consolidating PBLA and other pedagogical resources, offering assessment strategies and addressing a range of other considerations. Join this panel to learn how best to maximize NLCG for your LINC teaching and learning needs!
Speakers
avatar for Rafa Khan

Rafa Khan

Manager, National LINC Curriculum Projects, Achēv
Rafa Khan (BSc, MPA, PMP) manages the National LINC Curriculum Projects at Achēv in Ontario. She works to develop CLB- and PBLA- aligned LINC materials. 
avatar for Maria Kenward

Maria Kenward

Courseware Writer, Achev / NLOC
Maria Kenward is a Courseware Writer on the NLOC project and has been an EAL instructor for over 10 years. She has a B.Ed (Artists in Community Education), Post Graduate certification (ELL) and Professional Master's of Education from Queen's University. She currently teaches blended... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Rm 207
  LINC, Assessment/Testing

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