Learning Together: Sharing Practices for Belonging and Integration

Date: 30 May 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3

Conference Highlights

The TESL NS Spring Conference 2026 brought together educators, researchers, and community practitioners to explore how language education can foster belonging, inclusion, and social integration in increasingly diverse learning environments.

Under the theme “Learning Together: Sharing Practices for Belonging and Integration,” the conference created opportunities for participants to learn with and from one another through the sharing of research, classroom practices, professional experiences, and lived perspectives.

Sessions and discussions explored the evolving needs of multilingual learners and the ways educators can create more equitable, welcoming, and inclusive language learning spaces. The conference also highlighted the importance of collaboration across educational and community contexts, recognizing that meaningful integration is strengthened when knowledge and experiences are shared.

From practical teaching strategies to broader conversations about inclusion and belonging, the conference provided a space for participants to exchange ideas, reflect on their practice, and build connections with colleagues across Nova Scotia’s language education community.

The TESL NS Spring Conference 2026 was a valuable opportunity to learn together, share generously, and strengthen our collective practice in support of language learners and the communities they call home.