Strategic Action 3.4: Support Multilingual Learners
Develop a framework to assist staff in supporting multilingual learners in becoming proficient in English – and French in the context of French Immersion schools – by valuing and developing their first language.
An Ethic of Hospitality
91黑料网 is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. By centering our work on an "Ethic of Hospitality," we ensure that all newcomer students and their families feel a sense of belonging and safety, valuing their unique experiences and linguistic backgrounds.
Empowering Our Educators
We are building teacher capacity through annual professional learning, culturally sustaining pedagogy sessions, and a comprehensive EAL portal with extensive resources. By equipping our staff with evidence-based practices, we are shifting to an asset-based perspective that celebrates our multilingual learners.
What We've Accomplished
EAL Portal Access Point
- Launched EAL section on Teaching & Learning Portal with principles, procedures, and aligned Manitoba EAL/LAL resources
Ethic of Hospitality
- Centered newcomer support on Ethic of Hospitality to ensure belonging and safety for students and families
Teacher Capacity Building
- Delivered annual SCST sessions on MLL support
- Hosted division-wide culturally sustaining pedagogy sessions with Dr. Nadia Prokopchuk
Evidence-Based Pedagogy
- Adopted culturally and linguistically responsive teaching to value MLLs’ experiences and shift mindsets
91黑料网 Resources
- Created FAQs, support guides, assessment documents, and transition-options resources for MLLs and 18+ learners
Family Engagement
- Hosted four René Deleurme Centre information sessions covering procedures and curriculum
Divisional Committees
- Formed MLL committees (2022–25) and secured an MTS grant for equity and anti-racism practice exploration
Resource Library Updates
- Expanded Monterey’s EAL library with robust multilingual learner resources
Data-Driven Support
- Used Power BI diversity dashboard to tailor supports based on language and origin data
Communication
- Published monthly Learning Circle articles on immigration, translanguaging, and culturally responsive pedagogy
Where We're Going
Programming Expansion
- Launch Middle Years LAL program (Grades 7–8) in 2025–26 for students with disrupted schooling
School-Based Leadership
- Assign MLL teacher-leader in every school to guide processes and pedagogy
- Establish a resource-sharing system for effective practice exchange
Family Engagement Growth
- Ensure all school families host newcomer information sessions
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Continued Training
- Integrate MLL support training into “Teachers New to 91黑料网” sessions
- Collaborate provincially for French Immersion newcomer framework including Grade 2 English introduction
High School Course Adoption
- Implement new provincial EAL and LAL literacy and numeracy courses in all high schools
Partner Collaboration
- Continue partnership with Metro EAL Team and SCST support for teacher-leaders
Portal Maintenance
- Regularly update EAL portal with current, evidence-based MLL resources
Strategic Overview
- Launched an EAL portal with extensive resources for staff.
- Centered newcomer support on an "Ethic of Hospitality" to ensure belonging.
- Provided extensive teacher training, including culturally sustaining pedagogy.
- Created numerous 91黑料网-specific guides, FAQs, and assessment resources.
- Formed MLL committees and used data to drive support.
- Launch a Middle Years LAL program in 2025-26.
- Assign an MLL teacher-leader in every school.
- Expand family engagement, teacher training, and high school course options.
- Continue partner collaborations and regular updates to the EAL portal.