GETCA 2025: Full Schedule

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11:40am MST

Using Benchmarks 2.0 for EAL Student Success

Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

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

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 →

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