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What school administrators need to know about english language learners and ESL programming

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English language learners (ESL students) come from a range of cultural backgrounds and bring with them a variety of educational, social and personal experiences. English language learners first... More ≫

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English language learners (ESL students) come from a range of cultural backgrounds and bring with them a variety of educational, social and personal experiences. English language learners first learned to speak, read and/or write a language other than English and require English language instruction and supports to participate fully in the learning experiences provided in Alberta schools.

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Bridging program for foreign-prepared teachers : Calgary model

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The purpose of this report is to identify the specific professional needs of foreign-prepared teachers in Alberta, to describe the essential elements of a pilot program created to address those... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to identify the specific professional needs of foreign-prepared teachers in Alberta, to describe the essential elements of a pilot program created to address those needs, and to offer solutions for comprehensive support for foreign-prepared teachers as they seek to bridge the gap between their previous teaching experiences and those expected in the Canadian context. This report can serve as a resource for teacher preparation institutions and school boards throughout Alberta as they seek to create provisions in their jurisdictions for the certification and employment of foreign-prepared teachers.

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Kindergarten to Grade 12 English as a second language : literature review update

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This document examines literature published between 2005 and 2009 related to English as a Second Language (ESL) for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, in five thematic areas: predictors of ESL... More ≫

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This document examines literature published between 2005 and 2009 related to English as a Second Language (ESL) for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, in five thematic areas: predictors of ESL student achievement; evidence regarding the effectiveness of various program delivery models; evidence and best practice suggestions for various instructional methods; various dimensions of school leadership practices for creating an optimal ESL environment; and best practice recommendations in diagnostics and assessment for ESL students. The document updates and supplements an earlier literature review included in the 2006 resource A Review of K-12 ESL Education in Alberta: Final Report.

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Accès et financement pour les élèves étrangers en Alberta : foire aux questions

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Le présent document a pour objet de répondre aux questions les plus fréquentes que se posent les professionnels de l'éducation au sujet de l'accès, du financement et de la codification des élèves... More ≫

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Le présent document a pour objet de répondre aux questions les plus fréquentes que se posent les professionnels de l'éducation au sujet de l'accès, du financement et de la codification des élèves étrangers au sein du système d'éducation de l'Alberta, de la 1re à la 12e année.

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A review of K-12 ESL education in Alberta : final report

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In October 2004 Howard Research & Management Consulting Inc. was contracted by Alberta Learning to study the factors that influence and predict academic success of English as a Second... More ≫

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In October 2004 Howard Research & Management Consulting Inc. was contracted by Alberta Learning to study the factors that influence and predict academic success of English as a Second Language students, and to assist the ministry with decisions related to curriculum development, resource allocation, and support provision. As a result this study presents the state of affairs of K-12 ESL education in Alberta. A synthesis of findings has culminated in identification of factors and predictors of academic achievement of ESL students. A set of recommendations is offered as a starting point for the development of an action plan for kindergarten to Grade 12 English language learning in Alberta.

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