The last group of English Trek resources are now available online in the English Trek section of the website. Click here to go directly to the English Trek section.
This is the official Adult Language Training Branch (ALT) site for Manitoba Adult English as an Additional Language (EAL) teachers and administrators.
Some information is only available to current Manitoba Adult EAL teachers in programs funded by the Manitoba Immigrant Integration Program (MIIP). Other information, like the sections listed below, is available for the entire EAL community, including volunteers and prospective EAL teachers.
New to Moodle? Click on the Using Moodle section to learn more about using this website and ask "how-to" questions (Note: You must be logged in to view this section).
NOTE: Login information will be sent out to programs and teachers soon. This will allow you to participate in the forums section and download administrative documents, such as report templates. If you need any of this before your login is created, please contact your program coordinator, lead teacher, or ALT Branch.
Here are some quick links for those who want to:
A lot of useful information is available to guests of this site. To view it, click on the login link at the top-right of your browser window. Sections that are open to guests are marked with this 
icon. Click on one of these sections to access professional development videos, documents related to teaching Adult EAL in Manitoba, and other useful information.
The last group of English Trek resources are now available online in the English Trek section of the website. Click here to go directly to the English Trek section.
Have you checked out the ideas for English Trek opportunities for your learners? The English Trek section has a list of ideas as well as a forum for discussing your own ideas.
The forum also includes contact information and details around contacting places like Manitoba Hydro and Winnipeg Public Libraries.
Click here to go to the forum now (note: you must be logged in to view and post in the forum).
The program for the 2012 ALT Conference Marking Progress, Communicating Success is now available online. There are two versions available: a one-page Program "At a Glance" and a full program including detailed descriptions of each workshop and presenter. Also available is a floor plan, including notes from the program at a glance.
For more details, visit the Professional Development section.
In this section you'll find information on Margaret's farewell service, the scholarship that is being created, and a place to share ideas on best practices in EAL teaching, as Margaret was a strong supporter of Manitoba's strong role as an innovator in EAL provision.
Are you a new teacher? Check here to quickly get up to speed on MIIP and reporting requirements. Also check the Professional Development section to view past PD videos and learn about continuous learning options available to teachers in MIIP-funded programs.
English Trek is a day where EAL learners take their learning into their own hands and community.
Professional development is an important part of being a professional EAL teacher in Manitoba. As a support to current and prospective Manitoba EAL teachers as well as volunteers, we at ALT Branch are active in providing learning opportunities, including the information here.
Click here to find made-in-Manitoba module plans from ALT Branch and MIIP-funded EAL programs. If you want to submit a module plan, you can either send it to ALT.Branch@gov.mb.ca or use the submit function in Moodle (where available).
This section is for resources developed in partnership with ALT Branch. Check both sections and on Tutela.ca to find activities and other resources to use and adapt for your needs.
If you have questions about your third-party website, please use the forum in this section.
This section is a community for EAL teachers to develop, share, and collaborate on resources without having to use a specific template or to have the materials reviewed. We all benefit from sharing our knowledge.
If you like to use activities from this site, be sure to share your own activities to encourage the community to grow!
Please also share your resources on Tutela.ca so the whole country can benefit.
This section contains documents related to the operation of an MIIP-funded program, including reporting documents, handbooks, and related documents.
This section covers topics related to the nine Essential Skills defined by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), and how they relate to Adult EAL learning and instruction.
English at Work teachers provide lessons based on the specific work environment of their learners. To help you prepare, please review the instructor's handbook and feel free to use and adapt any of the resources you find in this section of the website.
Want to learn about how to really make the most of this website? Then this is the place for you! Share and learn about best practices on Using Moodle, including posting files in forums and collaborating in a wiki.
Please read:
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | Today Thursday, 23 February 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |