We are Back!
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.
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