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This session is designed to empower educators with the tools and strategies needed to effectively use Alberta’s new K-12 English as an Additional Language (EAL) Proficiency Benchmarks 2.0. The focus will be on how to intentionally plan for the academic success of EAL learners by utilizing these benchmarks to guide instruction and support language development. Objectives:

• Understanding Benchmarks 2.0: Gain an understanding of the new EAL Proficiency Benchmarks and their application in the classroom.
• Intentional planning: Use the benchmarks data to create targeted lesson plans that address the specific language needs of EAL students.
• Progress monitoring: Tracking and assessing our EAL learners’ language proficiency progress.
• Best Practices: Explore best practices and practical strategies for integrating the benchmarks into your lessons.

Join us for an engaging session focused on interactive and collaborative strategies to enhance oral language skills for English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learners. This session will delve into the development of oral language skills and offer ready-to-use strategies to facilitate language acquisition. By the end of the presentation, educators will have a toolkit of resources and techniques to foster a vibrant oral language environment, empowering EAL learners to express themselves fluently and authentically in a safe environment.

Bring your device to explore AI tools with us in real time! Discover how to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners. This interactive session will showcase how AI can assist in creating lesson materials, assessments and resources tailored to best EAL practice. We will also present the advantages and limitations of AI from the teachers' perspective. Whether you're new to AI or looking to expand your toolkit, this session will provide actionable insights to make teaching more effective and engaging for EAL learners.