Name: Planning for EAL Learners with Benchmarks 2.0 in the Secondary Classroom
Start: 2025-08-22T12:45:00-0600
End: 2025-08-22T13:45:00-0600

Friday August 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT

Room 1

In this session, you will learn how English as an Additional Language (EAL) Benchmarks 2.0 will guide you in planning targeted and effective instruction for your EAL learners. Explore UDL strategies for fostering an environment where all learners can feel welcome and succeed.

Speakers

Vanessa Gavin

Secondary EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Vanessa Gavin is an EAL Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has a background in teaching junior high and high school math and science, which has given her a unique perspective on language learning potential across different content areas. Vanessa believes in empowering... 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 →

Friday August 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Room 1

7-12

Beginning Teachers Aug 2025

Vanessa Gavin

Jacqueline Werstiuk

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Beginning Teachers Aug 2025

Vanessa Gavin

Jacqueline Werstiuk

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