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Welcome to a school year that will probably be completely different from every one you’ve had before it.  Let’s focus on the positives and see this as a way to try unique ideas to support our English learners.

September Start Up

Elementary ELL Start-up/ ELL in Service Session

Please plan to attend ONE of these important sessions

When: Thursday, September 10, 2020  10am/12pm/ 3pm (please attend 1 session)

Where: Microsoft Teams-Elementary ELL Channel

The purpose of this workshop:

  • to review process for preparing the 1701
  • to review audit compliance requirements
  • to facilitate booking new ELs at the Welcome Centre
  • to identify ways to make a schedule in 2020-21

Please email michelle.van-balkom@burnabyschools.ca to be added to the Team.

 

New or Nearly New ELL Teachers Session

When? Friday, Sept 11, 2020 9am/2:00pm (please attend 1 session)

Where? Microsoft Teams- Please email michelle.van-balkom@burnabyschools.ca to be added to the Team.

The purpose of this workshop:

  • to introduce ELL terminology and resources
  • to demonstrate how to complete assessments
  • to outline the responsibilities of an ELL Teacher
  • to facilitate building a schedule

Please note: T.T.O.C. funding is not available for these workshops.

Upcoming Events

October 7-SIOP Meeting 3:30pm

ELL Bookclub-October 8th (Sign up on Staff Development Calendar)

 

A Place to Start

Carol Salva recently released a video blog post about how to start a classroom during Co-Vid. It is less than 20 minutes and gives practical ways for ALL teachers to create community during in-person, hybrid, or remotely instruction. It is worth watching but also great to share with our school communities.

 

Fall is always a hectic time. Please contact Fanny and Michelle with any questions or concerns.