EAL Assistant 1

Course Description

Program content includes theoretical and practical applications for working with ELL learners, from elementary through adult, within the Calgary Board of Education. Upon completion of the program, you will have a broad understanding of ELL learners and their diversity of needs, understand second language acquisition and implications for instructors, develop awareness of the Calgary Board of Education policies and procedures concerning ELL students and become familiar with a variety of resources that support ELL learners. You will receive the English Language Learning Assistant 1 Certificate of Recognition upon completion of this program. Read Course Reviews.

This 36-hour certificate is recognized by the Calgary Board of Education to meet the qualifications for the position of English Language Learning Assistant.

English proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark 8 is highly recommended to succeed in this course. If you are unsure of your English proficiency, consider taking the Duolingo English Test (external link). An acceptable score for this program is between 90-100. Fees may apply.

Calgary Board of Education Employee Funding

Funding may be available to CBE employees through the Staff Association Staff Development Fund or the ATA Staff Development Fund. Further information regarding how to apply for professional development funding can be accessed on the CBE Staff Association (external website) or the Alberta Teacher Association (external website).