English Practice

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British Columbia Teachers of English Language Arts (BCTELA) is a Provincial Specialist Association. We are made up of English Language Arts teachers from all over the province of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.

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Pro-D Celebrate Science & Canadian Books for Young People - UBC Sept. 25th

Attention All Teachers, Librarians, and Parents

Join us for an exclusive tour of the new Beaty Biodiversity Museum at the University of British Columbia  which is home of the Blue Whale skeleton and learn about science and science books for kids and teens!  This event supports the work of the Canadian Children's Book Centre, a not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting the reading of Canadian books for youth.

Celebrate Science! A BC Sciencefest for Teachers, Librarians and Parents in the Beaty Biodiversity Museum

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Have a great summer!

As the 2009-2010 school year come to a close, BCTELA would like to take a moment to congratulate the talented English Language Arts teachers of BC on the fine work we do.

Now we can take a breath, (leisurely) reflect on our practice, register for Building Pathways (coming up in October), and perhaps relax outside with our loved ones and a bit of recreational reading. 

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Evaluators for Educational Software

The BCTF is seeking teachers to evaluate educational software through the Educational Resource Acquisition Consortium (ERAC), a consortium of school districts that conducts evaluations of learning resources under agreement with the Ministry of Education.

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More Resources

Looking for more? Visit our Resources section for journal articles, messages from our President, student writing, and curriculum packs — or check out the extensive resources in our Conference archives and Supports area.

important dates

May 1st, 2010

Registration opens for Building Pathways

**Register now**

 

September 21st, 2010 

Last chance to get the BCTELA-rate when you book your conference accomodation at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel.

 

October 21-23, 2010: Building Pathways

Join us for our annual provincial conference.  Meet old and new friends, share ideas and inspirations about your practice with teacher-leaders from around BC.

 

October 22, 2010

BCTELA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel after the afternoon conference sessions. (room to be announced.)  All members are invited.

 

Ongoing

Take a moment and think about the number and variety of things we write every day. Choose an example of that writing and submit it to the BCTELA gallery for the NCTE National Day on Writing.

 

 

 

 

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