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About ESLC
ESL programs help students learn English while also learning about Canadian cultural values, customs and social expectations. The goal of ESL programs is to provide students with planned systematic instruction and support that will enable them to speak the English language fluently, further their education and become productive and contributing members of Albertan and Canadian society. Annual General MeetingESLC will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, October 19 at the MicroTel Inn & Suites in Red Deer (126 Leva Avenue). At this AGM, a motion will be brought forward to change the name of the specialist council from English as a Second Language Council (ESLC) to the Council for English as an Additional Language (CEAL). Additionally, elections will happen for table officer and PD director positions. Please see our website (www.eslcata.com) for more information about joining the council's Executive. We are especially looking for (an) incoming conference director/directors for a May 2026 Conference.
In addition to the AGM this day, professional development sessions will also be offered. We will be showing/discussing the documentary Bridging the Gap. This will be followed by a presentation on "Understanding the Difference: The Science of Reading and Implementation for EAL/Emerging Literacy Learners." The schedule for the day is as follows:
9:30 – 10:00 - Coffee and Conversation
10:00 – 10:15 – Welcome and Introductions 10:15 – 11:30 – PD 11:30 – 12:30 – AGM 12:30 – 1:15 – Lunch - lunch will be provided to all participants 1:30 – 2:30 – Executive Transition Meeting - only for outgoing and new members of the Executive To register for this event, or for further information, please contact Gaylene Mackay at president@eslcata.com. About ESLC Executive & Table Officers
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