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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.
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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 →
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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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