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We hope everyone is having a great first week back. Please see below a copy of the ELL newsletter that was sent to teachers. We look forward to connecting with you all soon!

Kiran, Fanny and Michelle

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AIPs

Database: https://esl.sd41.bc.ca/ESL/

If you need help logging in or resetting your password contact Kiran Abraham, Fanny Lee, Michelle Van Balkom or Nancy Hoy for help.

Need a refresher in how to make an AIP? Check out this great resource video made by Michelle: Youtube

Want a refresher or tutorial on how to make AIPs? Contact Kiran to set up a one-on-one time to walk through exactly how to make an AIP.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Next Monday, June 21st marks the 25^th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada. Consider how you can approach this day with your students particularly given the recent discovery in Kamloops. The DLRC has great resources that you can borrow.

Also, check out this list created by David A. Robertson specifically on texts written about residential schools by Indigenous writers: 48 Books by Indigenous Writers To Talk about Residential Schools

Multilingual Resources for Families

Looking for resources to share with parents on how they can support their child’s learning over the summer? Check out these multilingual mini-posters by Colorin Colorado that can be shared with parents in either English or their home language.

https://www.colorincolorado.org/language-and-literacy-home-tips-multilingual

Teen Resources

Looking for a virtual visit for your class to talk about Burnaby Public Library services available over the summer? Please contact Andrea Lukic for more information (andrea.lukic@bpl.bc.ca)

Andrea is also working on summer reading lists and Indigenous content lists specific to secondary ELL students. Please reach out to her for more details.

AIPs

Database: https://esl.sd41.bc.ca/ESL/

If you need help logging in or resetting your password contact Kiran Abraham, Fanny Lee, Michelle Van-Balkom or Nancy Hoy for help.

Need a refresher in how to make an AIP? Check out this great resource video made by Michelle: Youtube

Want a refresher or tutorial on how to make AIPs? Contact Kiran to set up a one-on-one time to walk through exactly how to make an AIP.

Multilingual Resources for Families

Looking for resources to share with parents on how they can support their child’s learning over the summer? Check out these multilingual mini-posters by Colorin Colorado that can be shared with parents in either English or their home language.

https://www.colorincolorado.org/language-and-literacy-home-tips-multilingual

Teen Resources

Looking for a virtual visit for your class to talk about Burnaby Public Library services available over the summer? Please contact Andrea Lukic for more information (andrea.lukic@bpl.bc.ca)

Andrea is also working on summer reading lists and Indigenous content lists specific to secondary ELL students. Please reach out to her for more details.

Note – she is out of the office this week but will return June 15^th.

Upcoming Events

Return date for oral language pilot: May 18^th

Return date for Grade 7 master list: May 31^st

SIOP Meeting: Thursday, June 3rd

Multilingual Resources for Families

Looking for resources to share with parents on how they can support their child’s learning over the summer? Check out these multilingual mini-posters by Colorin Colorado that can be shared with parents in either English or their home language.

https://www.colorincolorado.org/language-and-literacy-home-tips-multilingual

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

The Burnaby School District’s SOGI Committee is hosting an online event that will be available for staff, students, and their families to view. It will take place on Monday, May 17^th from 4:00 – 5:30pm via Zoom. Speakers from the LGBTQ+ community will share thoughts and experiences on the theme of “Queer Visibility.” 

There is no need to RSVP, the Zoom link to join the event can be found at the top of our event page, which also includes information about the speakers and can be found here:  https://sd41.sharepoint.com/sites/SOGI_Construction/SitePages/IDAHAT-Reimagined.aspx

Tibetan Community Experiences

Working closely with Tibetan students at your school? The UBC Himalaya Program recently hosted a roundtable discussion on the Tibetan community experiences of Covid-19 in Canada.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk_rBBIwQJU

AIPs

Database: https://esl.sd41.bc.ca/ESL/

If you need help logging in or resetting your password contact Kiran Abraham, Fanny Lee, Michelle Van-Balkom or Nancy Hoy for help.

Need a refresher in how to make an AIP? Check out this great resource video made by Michelle: Youtube

Multilingual Assessment Conference

https://multilingualassessment.ca/?page_id=652

Looking for a pro-growth opportunity? Check out this upcoming conference hosted by York, Bishop’s and Simon Fraser universities. It is free and virtual, preregistration is required.

Upcoming Events

SIOP Meeting: Thursday, May 6 at 3:00pm

Elementary Meeting: Wednesday, May 12 at 2:00pm (more information to follow)

Return date assessment materials for oral language pilot: May 18^th

New/Nearly New to ELL Assessment Workshops

Are you new or nearly new to ELL? Is this your first-time doing ELL year-end assessments? Have questions about the assessments? Want to learn how to make an AIP?

Please join us for drop-in training sessions where we will go over the K-7 ELL year-end assessments and answer any questions you may have. You do not need to RSVP, just show up whenever it works for your schedule. Come to one or as many as you like!

Sessions will run:

Friday, May 7 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/9698994253

Thursday, May 13 – 9:00am – 11:00am https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

Secondary ELL Scholarships

CATHERINE LOGAN EDDY SCHOLARSHIP
The Catherine Logan Eddy scholarship has been created to honour one of the long-time ELL educators in British Columbia. Before her retirement, Catherine dedicated more than 25 years to ELL pedagogy and research, working with both ELL learners and their teachers as mentor, advocate, and scholar.
Purpose: To recognize a student graduating from a BC Secondary School who has combined hard work with school and community involvement, and who wishes to further her/his education/training at a tertiary institution in BC. This student will be a recent immigrant who has been granted permanent resident status in Canada.
Amount of Scholarship: $750.00
Tenure: Any BC post secondary institution/training facility.
Criteria:
• This student must be a recent immigrant who has been granted permanent resident status in Canada.
• The student must be graduating from a BC high school and wishes to attend a tertiary institution to further her/his education or training for a specific type of employment;
• The student should have demonstrated consistent improvement in academic competence;
• The student should have school or community involvement or service to others; and,
• The student must have ELL coursework at the secondary level.

Expectations: The recipient of this award is expected to commence her/his post-secondary education within one year of receiving the scholarship. The recipient must also provide the BCTESOL with:
• proof of secondary graduation, and
• proof of acceptance to the chosen post-secondary institution.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2021

Student Application Process:
1. Complete the Application Form on pages 3 and 4. You may ask a school official to work with you to help you complete the required information. https://mcusercontent.com/84662f3c70ad8594b1e196bcc/files/5ac2b4ab-aab9-42be-91eb-e0a24ec621b2/CLE_Scholarship_forms_2021.pdf
2. Obtain transcripts of your marks for Grades 8 to 11, including ELL courses.
3. Obtain a copy of your marks for Grade 12 so far. Your report cards would work well for this. Include ELL courses, if taken.
4. Write an unassisted personal essay, typed or hand-written, 500 words in length and double spaced. The essay should be about how going to a post-secondary program will help you to become a contributing citizen of Canada and BC. Sign and submit the original of your essay. Have one of your references sign it also.
5. Obtain three letters of reference regarding your academic and community performance. Get two of these from teachers, administrators or counsellors. One of your school references MUST confirm your immigrant status. Get the third letter from someone who can talk about your support of and service to others, such as a coach, sponsor or community program coordinator.
6. Make two photocopies of everything you will be submitting – one original and one copy go to the BC TESOL and one copy is to keep for yourself.
Note:
• Only applications that are complete and submitted on time will be considered.
• Submit only the required documents. Do not submit additional information, photographs, etc.
• Only successful candidates will be notified. No materials will be returned.

Mail completed application package to:
Debbie Gomes, CLE Scholarship Chair
c/o Eric Hamber Secondary School
5025 Willow Street
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3S1

SYLVIA HELMER SCHOLARSHIP
The Sylvia Helmer scholarship has been created to honour one of the long-time ELL educators in British Columbia. Before her retirement, Sylvia dedicated more than 25 years to ELL pedagogy and research, working with both ELL learners and their teachers as mentor, advocate and scholar.

Purpose: To recognize a student graduating from a BC Secondary School who has combined hard work with school and community involvement, and who wishes to further her/his education/training at a tertiary institution in BC. This student will have started their schooling in BC as a student with refugee status in Canada.

Amount of Scholarship: $750.00

Tenure: Any BC post secondary institution/training facility.

Criteria:
• This student must have started their schooling in BC as a student with refugee status in Canada.
• The student must be graduating from a BC high school and wishes to attend a tertiary institution to further her/his education or training for a specific type of employment;
• The student should have demonstrated consistent improvement in academic competence;
• The student should have school or community involvement or service to others; and,
• The student must have ELL coursework at the secondary level.

Expectations: The recipient of this award is expected to commence her/his post-secondary education within one year of receiving the scholarship. The recipient must also provide the BCTESOL with:
• proof of secondary graduation, and
• proof of acceptance to the chosen post-secondary institution.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2021

Student Application Process:
1. Complete the Application Form on pages 3 and 4. You may ask a school official to work with you to help you complete the required information. https://mcusercontent.com/84662f3c70ad8594b1e196bcc/files/92ab307f-a1b5-489c-b16e-b521292cae2e/Sylvia_Helmer_Scholarship_forms_2021.pdf

2. Obtain transcripts of your marks for Grades 8 to 11, including ELL courses.

3. Obtain a copy of your marks for Grade 12 so far. Your report cards would work well for this. Include ELL courses, if taken.

4. Write an unassisted personal essay, typed or hand-written, 500 words in length and double spaced. The essay should be about how going to a post-secondary program will help you to become a contributing citizen of Canada and BC. Sign and submit the original of your essay. Have one of your references sign it also.

5. Obtain three letters of reference regarding your academic and community performance. Get two of these from teachers, administrators or counsellors. One of your school references MUST confirm your refugee status. Get the third letter from someone who can talk about your support of and service to others, such as a coach, sponsor or community program coordinator.

6. Make two photocopies of everything you will be submitting – one original and one copy go to the BC TESOL and one copy is to keep for yourself.

Note:
• Only applications that are complete and submitted on time will be considered.
• Submit only the required documents. Do not submit additional information, photographs, etc.
• Only successful candidates will be notified. No materials will be returned.

Mail completed application package to:
Debbie Gomes, CLE Scholarship Chair
c/o Eric Hamber Secondary School
5025 Willow Street
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3S1

Upcoming Events

SIOP Meeting: Thursday, May 6 at 3:00pm

Elementary Meeting: Wednesday, May 12 at 2:00pm (more information to follow)

Return date assessment materials for oral language pilot: May 18^th

AIP Helpful Hints

Ensure all assessments, matrices and protocols have:

Full student legal name

Full dates

Assessor Name

Levels clearly identified

Report Card Helpful Hints

All reports (embedded or ELL insert) should have the following:

A comment on the student’s language progress

Type and frequency of support

What the student can do

What they are working towards

Ways to support

AIPs

Database: https://esl.sd41.bc.ca/ESL/

If you need help logging in or resetting your password contact Kiran Abraham, Fanny Lee, Michelle Van-Balkom or Nancy Hoy for help.

Need a refresher in how to make an AIP? Check out this great resource video made by Michelle: Youtube

New/Nearly New to ELL Assessment Workshops

Are you new or nearly new to ELL? Is this your first-time doing ELL year-end assessments? Have questions about the assessments? Want to learn how to make an AIP?

Please join us for drop-in training sessions where we will go over the K-7 ELL year-end assessments and answer any questions you may have. You do not need to RSVP, just show up whenever it works for your schedule. Come to one or as many as you like!

Sessions will run:

Tuesday, April 27 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

Friday, May 7 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/9698994253

Thursday, May 13 – 9:00am – 11:00am https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

Secondary ELL Scholarships

CATHERINE LOGAN EDDY SCHOLARSHIP
The Catherine Logan Eddy scholarship has been created to honour one of the long-time ELL educators in British Columbia. Before her retirement, Catherine dedicated more than 25 years to ELL pedagogy and research, working with both ELL learners and their teachers as mentor, advocate, and scholar.
Purpose: To recognize a student graduating from a BC Secondary School who has combined hard work with school and community involvement, and who wishes to further her/his education/training at a tertiary institution in BC. This student will be a recent immigrant who has been granted permanent resident status in Canada.
Amount of Scholarship: $750.00
Tenure: Any BC post secondary institution/training facility.
Criteria:
• This student must be a recent immigrant who has been granted permanent resident status in Canada.
• The student must be graduating from a BC high school and wishes to attend a tertiary institution to further her/his education or training for a specific type of employment;
• The student should have demonstrated consistent improvement in academic competence;
• The student should have school or community involvement or service to others; and,
• The student must have ELL coursework at the secondary level.

Expectations: The recipient of this award is expected to commence her/his post-secondary education within one year of receiving the scholarship. The recipient must also provide the BCTESOL with:
• proof of secondary graduation, and
• proof of acceptance to the chosen post-secondary institution.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2021

Student Application Process:
1. Complete the Application Form on pages 3 and 4. You may ask a school official to work with you to help you complete the required information. https://mcusercontent.com/84662f3c70ad8594b1e196bcc/files/5ac2b4ab-aab9-42be-91eb-e0a24ec621b2/CLE_Scholarship_forms_2021.pdf
2. Obtain transcripts of your marks for Grades 8 to 11, including ELL courses.
3. Obtain a copy of your marks for Grade 12 so far. Your report cards would work well for this. Include ELL courses, if taken.
4. Write an unassisted personal essay, typed or hand-written, 500 words in length and double spaced. The essay should be about how going to a post-secondary program will help you to become a contributing citizen of Canada and BC. Sign and submit the original of your essay. Have one of your references sign it also.
5. Obtain three letters of reference regarding your academic and community performance. Get two of these from teachers, administrators or counsellors. One of your school references MUST confirm your immigrant status. Get the third letter from someone who can talk about your support of and service to others, such as a coach, sponsor or community program coordinator.
6. Make two photocopies of everything you will be submitting – one original and one copy go to the BC TESOL and one copy is to keep for yourself.
Note:
• Only applications that are complete and submitted on time will be considered.
• Submit only the required documents. Do not submit additional information, photographs, etc.
• Only successful candidates will be notified. No materials will be returned.

Mail completed application package to:
Debbie Gomes, CLE Scholarship Chair
c/o Eric Hamber Secondary School
5025 Willow Street
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3S1

SYLVIA HELMER SCHOLARSHIP
The Sylvia Helmer scholarship has been created to honour one of the long-time ELL educators in British Columbia. Before her retirement, Sylvia dedicated more than 25 years to ELL pedagogy and research, working with both ELL learners and their teachers as mentor, advocate and scholar.

Purpose: To recognize a student graduating from a BC Secondary School who has combined hard work with school and community involvement, and who wishes to further her/his education/training at a tertiary institution in BC. This student will have started their schooling in BC as a student with refugee status in Canada.

Amount of Scholarship: $750.00

Tenure: Any BC post secondary institution/training facility.

Criteria:
• This student must have started their schooling in BC as a student with refugee status in Canada.
• The student must be graduating from a BC high school and wishes to attend a tertiary institution to further her/his education or training for a specific type of employment;
• The student should have demonstrated consistent improvement in academic competence;
• The student should have school or community involvement or service to others; and,
• The student must have ELL coursework at the secondary level.

Expectations: The recipient of this award is expected to commence her/his post-secondary education within one year of receiving the scholarship. The recipient must also provide the BCTESOL with:
• proof of secondary graduation, and
• proof of acceptance to the chosen post-secondary institution.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2021

Student Application Process:
1. Complete the Application Form on pages 3 and 4. You may ask a school official to work with you to help you complete the required information. https://mcusercontent.com/84662f3c70ad8594b1e196bcc/files/92ab307f-a1b5-489c-b16e-b521292cae2e/Sylvia_Helmer_Scholarship_forms_2021.pdf

2. Obtain transcripts of your marks for Grades 8 to 11, including ELL courses.

3. Obtain a copy of your marks for Grade 12 so far. Your report cards would work well for this. Include ELL courses, if taken.

4. Write an unassisted personal essay, typed or hand-written, 500 words in length and double spaced. The essay should be about how going to a post-secondary program will help you to become a contributing citizen of Canada and BC. Sign and submit the original of your essay. Have one of your references sign it also.

5. Obtain three letters of reference regarding your academic and community performance. Get two of these from teachers, administrators or counsellors. One of your school references MUST confirm your refugee status. Get the third letter from someone who can talk about your support of and service to others, such as a coach, sponsor or community program coordinator.

6. Make two photocopies of everything you will be submitting – one original and one copy go to the BC TESOL and one copy is to keep for yourself.

Note:
• Only applications that are complete and submitted on time will be considered.
• Submit only the required documents. Do not submit additional information, photographs, etc.
• Only successful candidates will be notified. No materials will be returned.

Mail completed application package to:
Debbie Gomes, CLE Scholarship Chair
c/o Eric Hamber Secondary School
5025 Willow Street
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3S1

Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa Presentation

We had the pleasure of hosting @Dorina_BELIEVE at our February joint Pro-D day with Coquitlam. She will be joining us again in a virtual follow-up session TOMORROW – Tuesday, April 20th at 3:15. Please email michelle.van-balkom@burnabyschools.ca for more information!

Single-Point Rubrics

Looking for creative ways assess communication using single-point rubrics? Check out our colleague in Nanaimo, Loa Richardson’s latest video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btSEBpneevw

New/Nearly New to ELL Assessment Workshops

Are you new or nearly new to ELL? Is this your first-time doing ELL year-end assessments? Have questions about the assessments? Want to learn how to make an AIP?

Please join us for drop-in training sessions where we will go over the K-7 ELL year-end assessments and answer any questions you may have. You do not need to RSVP, just show up whenever it works for your schedule. Come to one or as many as you like!

Sessions will run:

Tuesday, April 27 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

Friday, May 7 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/9698994253

Thursday, May 13 – 9:00am – 11:00am https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa Presentation 

We had the pleasure of hosting @Dorina_BELIEVE at our February joint Pro-D day with Coquitlam. She will be joining us again in a virtual follow-up session next Tuesday, April 20th at 315. Please email michelle.van-balkom@burnabyschools.ca for more information!

Professional Development Opportunity

If you are looking for some professional development on supporting your ELLs in the virtual environment, please consider joining Alina Cozma and Ann Stewart Hunter for: Inclusive Strategies in the Virtual Environment Living Room Literacy on Wednesday, April 14^th from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30  p.m.   This session offers ready-to-use interactive activities for the virtual learning environment. This workshop is being hosted by the Learning Assistance Teacher Association of BC (LATA). To register on Eventbrite, click on the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inclusive-strategies-in-the-virtual-environment-tickets-142038963363

If you are not a member of LATA, you will be required to pay their membership fee ($35.00) to participate, which will give you access to a pool of resources and future events from LATA.

In the Community

BPL Workshop for Teenagers

Sikh Heritage Month

Wanting resources or lesson plans that highlight Sikh history and Sikh-Canadians? Check out https://www.sikhheritagemonthbc.ca/ for resources and links for more information. This is particularly timely as some students may be celebrating Vaisakhi on this week

Ramadan

QSSSA

Looking for creative ways to share ELL-friendly teaching strategies with your colleagues? Check out our colleague in Nanaimo, Loa Richardson, video on QSSSA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ7_6kFYBC4&t=10s

New/Nearly New to ELL Assessment Workshops

Are you new or nearly new to ELL? Is this your first-time doing ELL year-end assessments? Have questions about the assessments? Want to learn how to make an AIP?

Please join us for drop-in training sessions where we will go over the K-7 ELL year-end assessments and answer any questions you may have. You do not need to RSVP, just show up whenever it works for your schedule. Come to one or as many as you like!

Sessions will run:

Wednesday, April 14 – 9:00am – 11:00am https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

Monday, April 19 – 9:00am – 11:00am https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

Tuesday, April 27 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

Friday, May 7 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/9698994253

Thursday, May 13 – 9:00am – 11:00am https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

In The Community

The Burnaby Public Library and Literacy Now Burnaby are hosting an excellent workshop for families on multilingualism. Please check out the information below and share with the families in your school community!

Join Burnaby Public Library and Literacy Now Burnaby as we present the first two workshops in a series on multilingual literacy.

Anti-Racism Resources

Looking for ways to address anti-Asian racism with your students? Check out the following Canadian resources for ideas:

https://www.acenetedu.ca/addressingasianhate https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/docs/Addressing%20Anti-Asian%20Racism%20Resource%20Booklet%20final%20web%20Jan%2024.pdf

New/Nearly New to ELL Assessment Workshops

New/Nearly New to ELL Assessment Workshops

Are you new or nearly new to ELL? Is this your first-time doing ELL year-end assessments? Have questions about the assessments? Want to learn how to make an AIP?

Please join us for drop-in training sessions where we will go over the K-7 ELL year-end assessments and answer any questions you may have. You do not need to RSVP, just show up whenever it works for your schedule. Come to one or as many as you like!

Sessions will run:

Wednesday, April 14 – 9:00am – 11:00am https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

Monday, April 19 – 9:00am – 11:00am https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

Tuesday, April 27 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

Friday, May 7 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/9698994253

Thursday, May 13 – 9:00am – 11:00am https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/6724521999

UBC Pilot Project – Primary Oral Assessment

Burnaby is an active member of the UBC ESL Assessment Consortium. This group created the BERAs that we currently use. We are in the process of creating a new oral language assessment for K-3 and need your help! We need teachers to help us administer the assessment so we can norm the results and ensure that the assessment is valid and reliable.

Requirements:

Let Kiran know of your interest in participating by Friday, April 9th.

Attend a training session on April 15 (1:00pm – 2:30pm) or April 20 (9:00am – 10:30am).

Complete the IPT and new oral language assessment for 12 students.

Send the results back to Kiran in the district mail by Tuesday, May 18^th.

We know you are incredibly busy with year-end assessments and would really appreciate your participation. Let Kiran know if you have any questions!

Year-End Assessments

Elementary teachers – if you haven’t already, please complete the “Form” from Fanny to request your year-end testing materials.

Thank you to all teachers who returned their extra IPTs! Our new order of IPTs has arrived. For those of you still needing IPTs for year-end assessments – they will be arriving soon!

Secondary teachers- all documents have been uploaded to our shared Teams folder. Please get in touch with Kiran if you wish to use the BERA.