English Language Learners in School District No. 5

Who we are: We are itinerant teachers that have specific training for teaching language.

What we do:

We support students and te4achers to build on a student's educational and personal experiences. We connect English to First Language(s) while honouring cultural identities in the classroom, and school community.

Who do we work with: Anyone who speaks another language, that is needing help with reading, writing, listening or speaking English. Students qualify for the program through a needs-based assessment and must meet Ministry of Education and Child Care criteria. They may be:  Immigrants Children born in Canada Indigenous students with varying dialects  Refugees Children adopted from other countries

Curious what the referral process looks like? 

• Referral Process for Parents simplified

What does the ELL (English Language Learners) Interview look like? 

• ELL Services Interview

Assessment

• ELL Quick Scale - Oral - Kindergarten
• ELL Quick Scale - Primary 
• ELL Quick Scale - Intermediate 
• ELL Quick Scale - Secondary (8-12)

Questions about teaching, learning, resources, or technology?

• If you're in Cranbrook, contact Matthew Taylor.
• If you're in the Elk Valley, contact Raphaela Tuchscherer.
  • Elk Valley communities include Jaffray, Elkford, Fernie and Sparwood.

Related Administrative Procedures & Miscellaneous

AP 202 - Multicultural Recognition 

AP 211 - English Language Learner Programming 

AP 300 - Student Registration Enrolment and Placement

International Students 

Rocky Mountain International Program

AP 303 - International Students 

Student Registration forms

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