Supporting every teacher of every language learner
TEAL Manitoba connects and empowers educators working with multilingual learners across K–12 schools, adult education, and universities throughout Manitoba.
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Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think about things.
-Flora Lewis
Built by EAL educators, for EAL educators
WHAT WE DO
Whether you're a longtime EAL specialist or new to teaching multilingual learners, TEAL Manitoba is your professional home in Manitoba.
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Professional Development
Access workshops, webinars, and an annual conference designed specifically for EAL educators. Learn from leading voices in the field and bring new strategies directly into your classroom.
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Community & Connection
Network with colleagues across Manitoba who understand the unique rewards and challenges of teaching English language learners. Share ideas, resources, and experiences.
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Advocacy & Voice
TEAL Manitoba advocates for the needs of EAL learners and their teachers, fostering a community of practice that promotes effective language instruction and cultural understanding
From Storytelling to AI-Supported Teaching: Intentional Literacy and Assessment for Multilingual (EAL) Learners
MTS PD DAY
Join TEAL Manitoba for a full-day webinar focused on intentional literacy and assessment for multilingual (EAL) learners. Explore practical strategies—from storytelling and translanguaging to AI-supported teaching—that you can apply right away to strengthen student learning.
Dr. Katie Brubacher will explore how reading and narrative writing can be reimagined in K–12 classrooms through translanguaging, laughter, and culturally responsive practice. Consider how to use multilingual texts to deepen comprehension and design writing opportunities that build identity, belonging, and engagement.
Dr. Soroush Sabbaghan will explore how generative AI is reshaping language learning and what this means for teaching. Consider how to use AI as a learning partner while strengthening core practices and supporting students to build language, judgment, and agency—while addressing challenges such as over-reliance, accuracy, and equity.
Virtual Session via Zoom
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October 23, 2026
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Registration Opening Soon
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Celebrating student voices since 2018
STUDENT SHOWCASE
Each year, TEAL Manitoba invites EAL students to share their writing and artwork around a chosen theme. Every submission is featured in our annual showcase book, and contributors are entered to win a $50 gift card.
Hopes and Dreams
2024-2025 Theme
The previous year's showcase invited students to share their writing and art about what they hope for and dream about.
Ready to join the TEAL Manitoba community?
Membership connects you with EAL educators across Manitoba and gives you access to professional development and reduced conference fees year-round.
Network with EAL professionals across Manitoba
Reduced fees for the annual TEAL conference
Access to Mini PD sessions throughout the school year
