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Friday, February 28
 

9:00am MST

ALIC: Connecting and supporting language teachers in Alberta
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Leduc Room
Are you an additional language teacher in Alberta? Come to this session to learn about the Additional Languages and Intercultural Council (ALIC) of the ATA. Topics will include current ALIC initiatives that support access to professional development, recently developed resources to support language teaching and learning, and information about how to connect with other language teachers in Alberta.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Megan Sénéchal

Dr. Megan Sénéchal

Program Coordinator, Edmonton Public Schools
Dr. Megan Sénéchal is the French Program Coordinator for the Edmonton School Division. She is passionate about removing barriers in education from both the teacher and the learners' perspectives through Universal Design for Learning. As a speaker, she emphasizes Monday-morning applicable... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Leduc Room
  Languages/EAL, Languages/EAL
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 70 people)
  • Tags English

9:00am MST

Stories in the language classroom
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Consulate Room
This session is designed for teachers who teach in an additional language classroom. The session will discuss various methods to incorporate stories. The participants will go through real examples and walk away with activities and assessments to use in their own classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Hackett

Amanda Hackett

Teacher, Edmonton Public Schools
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Storytelling in the Language classroom pdf
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Consulate Room
  Languages/EAL
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 45 people)
  • Tags English

11:40am MST

Using Benchmarks 2.0 for EAL Student Success
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room
This session was designed to empower educators with the tools and strategies needed to effectively use Alberta’s new K-12 English as an Additional Language (EAL) Proficiency Benchmarks 2.0. This session will focus on how to intentionally plan for the academic success of EAL learners by utilizing these benchmarks to guide instruction and support language development. Objectives - Understand the Benchmarks: Gain an understanding of the new EAL proficiency benchmarks and their application in the classroom. Intentional Planning: Learn how to use benchmarks data to create targeted lesson plans that address the specific language needs of EAL students. Progress Monitoring: Discover methods for tracking and assessing the progress of EAL learners to ensure they are moving forward in their language proficiency. Best Practices: Explore best practices and practical strategies for integrating the benchmarks into your lessons to support EAL students’ academic and language development.
Speakers
avatar for Angelica Tan

Angelica Tan

English as an Additional Language Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Angelica Tan is an Elementary English as an Additional Language Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. Growing up as a multilingual learner, she developed a deep passion for languages. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta, majoring in French... Read More →
avatar for Jacqueline Werstiuk

Jacqueline Werstiuk

Secondary EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Jacquie Werstiuk has over 30 years teaching and consulting experience with ECSD and earned her Masters degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from the UofA in 2014. For the past 8 years as an EAL Consultant, Jacquie has worked with ECSD high schools to program for and support... Read More →
GETCA 2025 EAL & Benchmarks 2.0 Jacquie & Angelica pdf
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room
  Languages/EAL, Diversity/Equity/Anti-racism
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 70 people)
  • Tags English

11:40am MST

Using Visuals to Support Academic Language Acquisition
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room
Join us for an engaging session designed to equip educators with effective strategies for enhancing students' academic language proficiency through the use of visuals. This session will focus on the Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM), a research-based approach that integrates visual literacy and vocabulary development. Participants will explore how PWIM can transform classroom practice by using images to deepen student thinking, foster discussion, and enhance understanding of complex vocabulary. We’ll explore the theory behind PWIM, analyze its key components, and discuss its application across various subject areas.
Speakers
avatar for Anna Deligianis

Anna Deligianis

EAL and Languages, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Anna Deligianis is an Elementary English as an Additional Language Consultant with Edmonton Catholic School Division. She previously worked as an elementary classroom teacher in Alberta and Mexico for many years. Anna graduated from her Masters in Educational Leadership with a focus... Read More →
avatar for Vanessa Gavin

Vanessa Gavin

Secondary EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Vanessa Gavin is an EAL Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has a background in teaching junior high and high school math and science, which has given her a unique perspective on language learning potential across different content areas. Vanessa believes in empowering... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room
  Languages/EAL, Languages/EAL
  • Company English
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

Planning for Oral Language in the Elementary Classroom
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room
Join us for an engaging session focused on interactive and collaborative strategies to enhance oral language skills for English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learners. This session will delve into the development of oral language skills and offer ready-to-use strategies to facilitate language acquisition. By the end of the presentation, educators will have a toolkit of resources and techniques to foster a vibrant oral language environment, empowering EAL learners to express themselves fluently and authentically in a safe environment.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Astle

Melissa Astle

EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Melissa is an EAL consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. Her background includes teaching in both bilingual and second language programs in elementary and junior high setting. As a language lover and multilingual herself, she is committed to helping EAL learners find success in... Read More →
avatar for Anna Deligianis

Anna Deligianis

EAL and Languages, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Anna Deligianis is an Elementary English as an Additional Language Consultant with Edmonton Catholic School Division. She previously worked as an elementary classroom teacher in Alberta and Mexico for many years. Anna graduated from her Masters in Educational Leadership with a focus... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room
  Languages/EAL, Languages/EAL
  • Company English
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags English

2:20pm MST

Supporting Language in Content Areas for EAL Students
Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room
Join us for a dynamic session focused on strategies for effectively supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners in acquiring academic vocabulary. In today’s diverse classrooms, strong vocabulary skills are essential for academic success, and this session will provide educators with practical tools to foster vocabulary development tailored to the needs of EAL students. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies for introducing, reinforcing, and assessing academic vocabulary.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Astle

Melissa Astle

EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Melissa is an EAL consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. Her background includes teaching in both bilingual and second language programs in elementary and junior high setting. As a language lover and multilingual herself, she is committed to helping EAL learners find success in... Read More →
avatar for Vanessa Gavin

Vanessa Gavin

Secondary EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Vanessa Gavin is an EAL Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has a background in teaching junior high and high school math and science, which has given her a unique perspective on language learning potential across different content areas. Vanessa believes in empowering... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room
  Languages/EAL, Languages/EAL
  • Company English
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags English
 
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