ISSN: 1488-8157 June 2026
Resources
The newest PD sessions available for programs are now available for Lead Teachers to deliver. One session focuses on literacy support called “Getting Started with Literacy Learners” and the other session covers important considerations around AI called “AI and Professional Judgement in PBLA”.
The 10 new units of the Didacticiel national du curriculum CLIC are now available on Avenue.ca and are designed for NCLC 1 and 2. You can also view our user guide, available here: Didacticiel national du Curriculum CLIC : Étape 2.
Webinars
Please join our Tutela Webinar: CLB Stage One Teaching Considerations presented by the PBLA team. This session explores factors which need to be taken into account to meet the needs of CLB Stage One learners.
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDT
To register, please log in to Tutela.ca and click this link: https://tutela.ca/Event_77900
All webinars are recorded and made available under the CCLB Webinar Recordings Collection among other CCLB webinar recordings:
Generative Artificial Intelligence in an Indigenous Context: Part 2
Held on March 16, 2026, the second webinar in a two-part series provided participants with an opportunity to present the assignments they had completed following the first session. This interactive session drew on concrete examples, particularly images and texts generated by artificial intelligence.
The webinar also fostered discussion, sparked new lines of thought, and offered practical ideas for integrating AI into professional practices in Indigenous contexts in a thoughtful and critical manner. The webinar concluded with a presentation of an overview of the guide designed to support the thoughtful use of AI in Indigenous contexts.
(This webinar is only available in French.)
Didacticiel national du Curriculum CLIC : Étape 2
Held on March 26, 2026, this webinar presented the new units of the 2025–2026 Didacticiel national du curriculum CLIC and discussed how they contribute to planning and improving teaching practices. Participants learned about the accomplishments of the project’s second phase and their impact on the teaching of French as a second language to adults in Canada.
The webinar also helped participants to become familiar with these new resources and encouraged their integration into teaching practices.
A user guide for the 2025-2026 Didacticiel national du curriculum CLIC is also available on the webinar page to facilitate access to the units and navigation on Avenue.ca.
(This webinar is only available in French.)
Literacy in CLIC and FLS Settings
Held on March 27, 2026, this webinar enabled CLIC and FLS instructors to deepen their understanding of the needs of adult literacy learners (ALL). Participants explored different literacy profiles, reflected on the challenges they face in their practice, and discovered teaching practices that promote the development of literacy skills.
This page brings together the resources presented during the webinar to help integrate these insights into professional practice.
(This webinar is only available in French.)
In June, a webinar will focus on using NotebookLM in an ELBP context, and later this summer, another webinar will explore the potential of digital learning tools such as Claude and Google Classroom to support teaching in CLIC and FLS settings.
Stay tuned! An email will be sent to CLIC programs to provide the exact dates and details on how to participate.
(These webinars will only be available in French.)
Training
Introduction to PBLA for new IRCC classroom instructors (supported training)
Course timeline: September 30th to November 4th, 2026.
LINC classroom teachers (part-time or full-time) are eligible for training, but must have completed the CLB Bootcamp as a pre-requisite.
Registrations are only accepted from program coordinators by emailing: PBLA@language.ca after the call for participants is received in early September.
Guided PBLA PLAR
The PBLA Lead Teacher/Instructor Prior Learning Assessment Review (PLAR) is an alternative to the PBLA Lead Teacher/Instructor Foundation Course. The PLAR process expedites PBLA Lead Teacher/Instructor certification for individuals who are experienced in using PBLA in the classroom.
If your site has recently lost a Lead Teacher, please contact pbla.plar@language.ca to get details on certifying Lead Teachers and the process for PLAR.
Introduction à l’ELBP pour les personnes instructrices en salle de classe
Course timeline: continual intake/on demand.
An online course followed by a certification period, funded by IRCC. CLIC classroom instructors (part-time or full-time) are eligible for training but must have completed the Camp de formation aux NCLC course as a pre-requisite.
Registrations are only accepted by program coordinators by emailing: ELBP@NCLCenLigne.ca.
Community News
Between March and April 2026, the CCLB proudly hosted the first two editions of La francophonie en mouvement, a professional development initiative designed to foster dialogue, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices within the CLIC and FLS sector serving adult immigrant learners. The first edition, held in Ottawa in March under the theme Construire ensemble les pratiques d’enseignement basées sur les NCLC, brought together instructors from across the sector to reflect on pedagogical practices rooted in the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens. The second edition, held in Moncton in April in partnership with the CCNB – Centre d’apprentissage des langues, explored the theme Entre tradition et innovation en Atlantique, with discussions centered on artificial intelligence, digital tools, culturally responsive teaching practices, and the evolving role of instructors as cultural mediators supporting newcomer integration.
Across both events, participants engaged in insightful conversations and practical exchanges aimed at strengthening teaching practices and responding to the evolving realities of adult immigrant learners. These initiatives reaffirm the CCLB’s commitment to creating spaces that encourage professional dialogue, innovation, and collaboration within the sector. By bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences, La francophonie en mouvement continues to contribute to a stronger, more connected teaching community dedicated to learner success. Don’t miss our next conference, which will take place in Winnipeg in May 2027!
New CLB 3 NLOC Units to Support Real-World Language Learning!
Achēv’s National LINC Online Curriculum (NLOC) project’s asynchronous units are designed for flexibility, making them easy to integrate into any curriculum. Built with inclusivity in mind, the content reflects the experiences of Francophone, Indigenous, and diverse learners, while engaging real-life scenarios support the development of practical language and life skills.
In spring 2026, 14 new CLB 3 units were launched on Avenue. Topics include everyday situations such as asking about a product in a drugstore, ordering groceries online, making an apology to a coworker, opening a bank account, and learning to work in Canada. These new units provide learners with relevant, confidence-building opportunities to strengthen communication skills for both community and workplace settings.
