Canadian Association of Language Assessment / Association canadienne pour l'évaluation des langues


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Photography and Video Recording Notice

We're excited to capture the energy and highlights of our upcoming conference and workshop! To ensure transparency, please carefully read the following information regarding photography and video recording at our event:

What to Expect

- Throughout the event, we'll be taking photographs and recording video footage.
- These visual materials will include attendees, speakers, and general event activities.
- Our goal is to document the event and share its success with a wider audience.

How We'll Use the Content

- Photos and videos will appear on our official website and social media channels.
- We may use select images or clips for future event promotions or in our archives.
- All usage will be in the context of showcasing our conference and workshop.

Your Understanding is Appreciated

- By attending our event, you consent to being photographed and recorded.
- We are unable to guarantee that any specific individual will not appear in the background of images or recordings.
- We aim to capture the overall atmosphere of the event.
- Our photographers and videographers will operate respectfully and unobtrusively.
- We value your participation and want to share the collective experience of our event.

By registering for and attending our conference and workshop, you acknowledge this notice and agree to these terms. We look forward to creating and sharing memories of this exciting event!Type your paragraph here.

Sponsors

Schedule


Morning


Storytelling as assessment - Dr. Doe, 9:00 am

This workshop will examine the practical ways teachers can incorporate storytelling as an instructional and assessment method for multilingual learners.



EAL Benchmarks - Dr. Larson, 9:00 am

This workshop is aimed at current classroom teachers who want to explore aspects of the English as an Additional Language (EAL) intake process and the EAL benchmarks. During the workshop we will practice assessing EAL student language proficiency.



Social-Emotional Learning - Dr. Ritchie, 9:00 am

This workshop will synthesize Nova Scotia’s elementary level (P to 6) curriculum focussed on social emotional learning. We will discuss relevant classroom formative assessment processes, report card completion and informal parent communication strategies, as well as approaches to and uses of population-level assessments.


Lunch


Sponsered Lunch - Duolingo, 11:00 am



Panel Discussion​, 12:00 pm

Educational Professionals will respond to a series of questions about the assessment challenges and opportunities for newcomer students in Nova Scotia Schools (PP-12)



Afternoon


EAL Literacy - Dr. Mirza, 1:00 pm

For classroom teachers, the workshop will include a number of practical examples about how to teach and assess literacy for monolingual and multilingual learners.



Speaking development - Dr. Baker, 1:00 pm

For high school teachers: activities and techniques to correct English learners’ speaking effectively, but also to reduce their anxiety and encourage them to speak.



AI Feedback - Dr. Woodworth, 1:00 pm

This workshop will explore AI-powered feedback tools for efficient writing feedback while addressing ethical concerns. Explore and discuss blending AI insights with teacher expertise, fostering transparency, and enhancing the assessment process in language education.


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We look forward to your participation in this valuable professional development opportunity. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the CALA.

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Welcome to the Canadian Association of Language Assessment's (CALA) Annual Fall Workshop Event!



This year's workshop event promises to be an enriching experience for all CALA members. Here are the key details you need to know:



Registration


Membership Requirement
The workshop is free for all CALA members. If you're not yet a member, please follow these steps to join:

1. Visit the CALA membership page: https://www.cala-acel.org/membership-adh-sion.html


2. Complete the two-step process:


  • STEP 1: Fill out the registration form


  • STEP 2: Process the payment



Workshop Selection


Important Dates

  • Selection Period: September 16th to October 7th (extended due to requests).


  • Selection Process: First come, first served


To select your workshops:

  1. Please go to https://forms.office.com/r/2x9EdEtAay

  • The link will be available from September 16th to October 7th


  2. Choose your preferred workshops (rank order)


  3. Submit your selections early to increase your chances of getting your top choices

You will receive an email notification confirming your workshop assignments after the selection process is completed after October 7th. 



Event Day Details


Date: October 11th


Check-in:


  • Time: 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM


  • Location: Room 105/106 in the Margaret Norrie McCain Centre for Teaching, Learning and Research located at 51 Lumpkin Rd, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6.



Upon check-in, you will receive information about your assigned workshop locations.



Certificate of Completion


To receive a certificate of completion, attendance at both morning and afternoon workshops is mandatory.​