Tools & Resources

Tools & Resources

Find the Right Resources for Your Work

Explore CCLB’s tools, publications, frameworks, and learning resources in one clear place. Browse by category, audience, format, or language to find the materials most relevant to your work, learning, or program needs. This reflects the current site’s mix of publications, CLB/PBLA explainers, audience-specific resource pages, and the Language for Success toolkit.

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Navigate directly to the area that matches your needs from training and webinars to frameworks, toolkits, and audience-specific resource pages.

Resources Catalog

Browse and download publications, guides, tools, and materials — filterable by category, language, format, and free/paid.

Training

Curated training opportunities for instructors, administrators, and assessors — including PBLA, CLB Bootcamp, and supported training courses.

Webinars

Access recorded and upcoming webinars on CLB, PBLA, curriculum guidelines, and other sector-relevant topics.

Online Workshops and Courses

CCLB offers several free online workshops and courses at learning.language.ca. If you would like more information.

Speaker Sessions

Explore speaker-led sessions that provide expert insight, topical discussion, and practical perspectives related to language standards, learning, and assessment.

External Mini Sites

PBLA, ELBP, literacy.language.ca, and CLIC.language.ca — clearly labeled external destinations and related platforms.

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Browse Publications & Materials

Use the catalog to discover publications, downloadable resources, toolkits, and learning materials. Filters should help users narrow results by category, language, format, and free or paid access so the page works as a true discovery experience rather than a long undifferentiated archive. This mirrors both your uploaded filter design and the current site’s publication structure.

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Training

Explore Training Opportunities

CCLB offers training on assessment tools and tests for qualified and approved individuals. To learn more on the different criteria and to register, please click on the desired training below and read all the information before submitting your request:

PBLA

English

Online

PBLA training

Instructors · Program Coordinators

Compare PBLA training options, including the IRCC Intro to PBLA course and the self-directed Intro to PBLA course, with details on eligibility, format, length, and support.

CLB

English

IN PERSON: CLB 5-10 Exit Assessment Tasks

Instructors · Program Coordinators

Training on how to use CLB 5–10 Exit Assessment Tasks appropriately, including supporting materials, PBLA connections, and scoring practice for speaking and writing.

CLB

English

Online

REMOTE: CLB 5-10 Exit Assessment Tasks

Instructors · Program Coordinators

Training for approved assessor candidates from licensed assessment sites, including a 1-day virtual session followed by a 3-month certification process.

Webinars

Explore Featured Webinars

Discover webinars and recorded sessions that share practical insights, updates, and topic-specific guidance related to language standards, assessment, and professional practice.

NotebookLM au service du personnel instructeur CLIC/FLS

Ce webinaire propose une exploration pratique d’un outil d’intelligence artificielle, notamment Google NotebookLM, et de ses applications dans le contexte du CLIC/FLS. Conçu de manière interactive, il comprend des démonstrations ainsi que des expérimentations en temps réel, permettant aux personnes participantes de découvrir la création de cartes mentales, de carnets et de contenus audio, tels que des balados. Dynamique et participatif, ce webinaire offre plusieurs moments d’échanges afin d’explorer concrètement l’outil et d’en optimiser l’utilisation en contexte pédagogique. L’objectif est de soutenir la production de ressources andragogiques adaptées aux besoins des personnes apprenantes, en s’appuyant sur le cadre de référence des

Didacticiel national du Curriculum CLIC : Étape 2

Ce webinaire permet de découvrir les nouvelles unités du Didacticiel national du curriculum CLIC 2025-2026 et d’explorer la façon dont elles soutiennent le personnel instructeur dans la planification et dans l’amélioration des pratiques pédagogiques. Il met également en lumière l’envergure et la qualité du travail accompli dans la deuxième étape du projet du Didacticiel national CLIC, ainsi que son impact sur l’enseignement du français langue seconde pour adultes partout au Canada. Son objectif est d’accompagner les personnes participantes dans l’appropriation de ces ressources, de montrer comment elles peuvent faciliter le travail quotidien et d’encourager leur intégration afin d’optimiser la pratique éducative.

Alphabétisation en contexte CLIC et FLS

Ce webinaire permet de mieux outiller le personnel instructeur accompagnant des personnes apprenantes adultes moins alphabétisées (AMA) en contexte CLIC et FLS. Il vise à soutenir les personnes participantes dans la compréhension des profils en littératie, à explorer les défis rencontrés sur le terrain et à découvrir des pratiques pédagogiques efficaces pour répondre aux besoins en alphabétisation. NCLC : FLS pour AMA NCLC : FLS pour AMA Trousse de soutien Lignes directrices nationales du curriculum CLIC (AMA) Lien vers la présentation Prezi Offert le 27 mars 2026 | 13 h à 14 h 30 (heure de l’Est) Financé par : Immigration,

Follow-Up EAL Literacy Resource Webinar

This webinar provided a follow up information session about the Resource Package "Placing Literacy Learners, and Assigning and Removing L for Literacy Designations". Offered on February 13, 2026 | from 1:00pm to 2:30pm (Eastern Time) Financed by: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada PPT Presentation

Orientation to the EAL/ESL Literacy Resource Packages for Programs

This webinar provided an orientation to the Resource Package "Placing Literacy Learners, and Assigning and Removing L for Literacy Designations". Offered on October 10, 2025 | from 1:00pm to 2:30pm (Eastern Time) Financed by: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada PPT Presentation

PBLA Administrator check in Webinar

On November 6, CCLB held a webinar focusing on sharing resources and solutions with regards to maintaining Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) in LINC programs. The core session reviewing survey results and concluding comments following small break-out groups was recorded for those not able to attend.

Online Workshops and Courses

Explore Workshops and Courses

CCLB offers several free online workshops and courses at learning.language.ca. If you would like more information, please see the list below:

Free

CLB Bootcamp

Canadian Language Benchmarks Bootcamp

Free

CLB Support Kit

Maximizing the Canadian Language Benchmarks Support Kit

Free

ESL for Adult Literacy Learners

An Orientation to the ESL for Adult Literacy Learners (ALL)

Speaker Sessions

Featured Speaker Sessions

Explore speaker-led sessions that provide expert insight, topical discussion, and practical perspectives related to language standards, learning, and assessment.

October 20, 2023

Demonstrating Language Proficiency in the Healthcare Sector in Canada

An online panel discussion on language proficiency in Canada’s healthcare sector, focused on immigration, workforce needs, and regulatory requirements.

June 23, 2023

Francophone Immigration in Canada: Why, Who and How?

An online panel discussion on francophone immigration, language, and integration, bringing together expert perspectives on key issues shaping Canada today.

January 27, 2023

Tackling Challenges in Immigration

An online panel discussion on immigration challenges in Canada, examining labour shortages, access barriers, and the role of language.

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Related Platforms & Mini Sites

CCLB maintains a number of specialized external platforms that serve distinct audiences and purposes. These should be clearly labeled as related or external destinations so users know they are leaving the main site. This structure is already reflected in your uploaded design.

PBLA Professional Growth

https://pblapg.language.ca/

Browse and download publications, guides, tools, and materials — filterable by category, language, format, and free/paid.

ELBP Learning

https://elbpld.language.ca/

French-language resources related to the ELBP framework and portfolio-based assessment practices. Your uploaded mockup treats this as the French PBLA-aligned destination.

Literacy Resources

literacy.language.ca/

A dedicated literacy-focused site offering practical tools, resources, and guidance for adult EAL/ESL literacy learners and instructors.

CLIC Online Curriculum

CLIC.language.ca

National online curriculum resources supporting CLIC programs and French-language settlement instruction.

NCLC en Ligne

NCLCenLigne.ca

Online resources and tools supporting the NCLC framework and French-language learning contexts.

Learning Portal

learning.language.ca

Online learning resources and professional development modules for language professionals and programs. This appears in your uploaded mini-site structure and works well as a related destination card.