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As Immersion Program Coordinator at Chief Atahm School Lisa has various roles, including curriculum development, assisting in language classes for children and adults. Lisa holds a BA and a Secwepemc Language Proficiency Diploma and is completing her Master of Linguistics. Passionate about language revitalization and on-the-land learning, Lisa enjoys exploring Secwepemc plant traditional uses.
Elaine Colgate has more than 30 years of experience as a school principal and executive coach. Driven by her commitment to instructional innovation and drawing from her knowledge on best practice in learning and literacy development she supports instruction within the school’s immersion program. In this capacity, Elaine assists teachers in refining their teaching practices and collaborates with the curriculum team to develop research-based literacy resources for the immersion program.
This workshop focuses on creating reading programs within language immersion settings. Chief Atahm School staff will share the primary reading program that has been created to foster literacy development while maintaining immersion program goals. This workshop will cover:
Immersion Reading Goals: Examine how reading instruction in immersion can be effectively introduced while maximizing exposure to the language.
Developing Culturally Relevant Materials: The challenges and successes of creating reading materials that are culturally relevant and that support literacy and language acquisition goals.
Literacy Approaches: Integrate whole language practices, such as read-aloud sessions, with phonemic letter-sound practice.
Assessing and Supporting Diverse Learners: Explore assessment tools and strategies to support all learners.
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