The Good Spirit School Division (GSSD) has announced the hiring of a new English as an Additional Language (EAL) Coordinator which will serve as an added benefit for immigrant families moving to this area.
Carol McCullough will take on the newly created position in response to the large number of EAL children moving into the school division attendance area. With the increasing number of immigrant families moving into Saskatchewan, the division reports it is experiencing an influx of learners with varying needs into schools.
McCullough's job will consist of two main roles - the first to support teachers in their understanding of instructional strategies as children learn English as a second language and the second, to assist teachers and schools to realize the benefits and joys that result from having EAL students in the classroom.
"This is a definite enhancement to the division's philosophy of inclusion in our role of ensuring all students have access to appropriate programming," says Juanita Brown, Superintendent of Instruction and Learning for the GSSD.
"The division value of equity among all is very important in everything we do and positions such as this ensure it is a reality."
McCullough will be responsible for providing direct instructional support for EAL students at the Yorkton Regional High School due to the higher concentration of EAL learners at that location. She will also provide support for teachers and students throughout the division in terms of programming and resources.
"This position is the culmination of much time and effort on the part of many people and we are happy that Carol will be guiding this important initiative as we move forward," concludes Brown.
