Name: Concurrent Session B4: Empowering ELLs: Literacy Strategies
Start: 2025-05-10T13:45:00-0600
End: 2025-05-10T15:00:00-0600

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

Glamis

This session will focus on resources and best practices to address the most critical question educators are asking themselves as individuals: what can I do right now, in this classroom and in this school, to ensure that my ELL is supported in the area of literacy? Participants will leave the session with a variety of resources, practices and strategies that can be put to immediate use in the school and the classroom. This session will focus on strategies that include building background knowledge, increasing academic vocabulary and literacy skills.

Speakers

JJ Kennedy

JJ Kennedy is currently the Assistant Principal at kisewatisiwin school in Edmonton. This is her 28th year with Edmonton Public Schools and has taught at all levels. Working in a variety of roles including ESL Consultant with EPSB , Curriculum Coordinator of special needs, Department... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
Glamis

Breakout

Audience Div. III & Div. IV (Grade 7-12) Educators
Subject Literacy

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JJ Kennedy

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