About BC Teal

A professional association is essential to a body of professionals who share a common expertise, and accountability is achieved through the research and practical experience amassed by the collective efforts of the associated individuals whose efforts move the field of practice forward.

For educators engaged in English language teaching in British Columbia, membership in the provincial association, BC TEAL, indicates a profound commitment to their peers and the profession they share. Engaging in professional conferences and networking events, we explore, dialogue and improve on every aspect of our work. The value of the professional association is immeasurable. This is BC TEAL and we invite you to join BC’s largest community of EAL professionals and to learn more about the scope of our activities.

What are the benefits of joining BC TEAL?

There are many reasons why professionals require a local network, and membership in BC TEAL offers numerous benefits and rewards. Being part of a professional organization also indicates initiative, leadership and commitment.

BC TEAL and its members contribute to professionalism in our field by providing a forum and meeting place to share their knowledge and experience, challenge theories and assumptions, and engage with others who share similar goals. A fuller list of BC TEAL activities, member benefits and facts can be viewed under Memberships, Facts and Benefits.

Member access to the BC TEAL website, offering various services and information.

• TEAL News, published three times a year, containing information on professional development events, conference and workshop reports, book reviews, opinion articles and teaching ideas
• The BC TEAL Journal, a peer-reviewed scholarly publication that publishes on an ongoing basis, with articles gathered into a single issue each year
• Discounted rates for the Annual BC TEAL Conference which provides workshops, international speakers, publishers’ displays and much more
• Discounted rates for the BC TEAL Regional Conferences offered two times per year in the BC Interior, Lower Mainland, and Vancouver Island
• Scholarships and Awards available through the TEAL Charitable Foundation (TCF)
• Access to the BC TEAL Special Interest Groups
• Access to BC TEAL Teacher Inquiry Groups
• Voting rights at the BC TEAL Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Email Alerts of Job Postings for teaching positions and other professional opportunities

VISION:

BC TEAL is committed to lead and support excellence in English language education.

Come meet the BC TEAL Board of Directors for 2019 – 2020! We are pleased to represent BC TEAL as the language teaching profession continues to grow and develop in B.C. If you would like to get more involved in your professional organization, please contact us. Click here to see our staff and board member profiles.

Each Regional Group was created to provide a way for EAL professionals living in specific areas of BC to connect, share ideas and resources, and find out about professional development opportunities in their area. Currently, there are BC TEAL Regional Representatives and active groups for the areas listed on this page.

BC TEAL Bylaws

Bylaws – May 2017

BC TEAL Annual General Meetings

2020 AGM Package
2019 AGM Package
2018 AGM Package
2017 AGM Package
2016 AGM Package
2015 AGM Package
2014 AGM Package
2013 AGM Package

BC TEAL supports English language education by raising awareness, providing professional development, and sharing expertise.

From time to time, BC TEAL will put out position statements on various issues of importance. Issues need to come from the roots of the association’s membership. We strive to be an informed, positive and strong voice for our profession in this province and to identify ways to further advance the profession.

Respectful Interactions Guidelines

We aim to foster inclusive, collegial and respectful interactions and have created the following Respectful Interactions guidelines.

Respectful Interactions Guidelines framework – Adopted April 2019

Position Statements

Position statements passed at the annual general meetings of the membership are not official policy of the association.

BC TEAL Position Statement on the Needs and Rights of Refugees – Passed April 2016

BC TEAL Position Statement on the Importance and Need for Professional Development– Passed May 2014

BC TEAL Position Statement Against Discrimination on the Grounds of Nationality, Ethnicity or Linguistic Heritage – Passed May 2014

BC TEAL Position Statement on Academic and Degree-granting Credit for English for Academic Purposes Courses in Postsecondary Education – Passed April 2013

The following 50 EAL professionals were nominated by English language educators across British Columbia. The final selection was made from a list of many nominations by BC TEAL’s 50 at 50 Committee. Click here to see all 50 EAL professionals.