High Quality French Immersion Program Look Fors…
Recently, we have asked our Kindergarten to 8 French Immersion staff to answer the following question: What does a high-quality French Immersion program look like and sound like? We received a wealth...
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5th Cohort of Late French Immersion Students
Late French Immersion Saskatoon Public Schools is Saskatchewan’s only school division to offer Late French Immersion (LFI). LFI is an intensive two-year program starting in the beginning of grade 6 and...
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Beliefs and Characteristics of French Immersion Learners
Beliefs are a foundational aspect of our work in education. They surface and impact our daily work often without being recognized. It’s not at all uncommon to hear French Immersion (FI) teachers...
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An Opinionaire about Language Learners
Last year, I was very interested in trying to uncover some foundational research regarding first and second language acquisition and instruction. Throughout the year I looked at a range of articles and...
View ArticleBuilding a French Immersion Vision Statement
This year, Saskatoon Public Schools has struck a strategic committee to review its highly successful French Immersion (FI) program after 30+ years of instruction. The committee includes diverse voices...
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Supports for Language Learners
As a division, Saskatoon Public Schools believes that all students can achieve, given enough time and the appropriate supports. We strive to create a love of reading and to grow a culture of literacy...
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Should They Stay In Immersion
Today I saw an old friend from my days at Lakeview who used to support struggling learners in a specialized capacity. She was in the new staff development office taking a quick peek. In discussion, she...
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Language Learners in French Immersion
“How proficient are our learners?” That was the question and I wasn’t sure how to answer it. At first it seemed necessary to gain clarity, so I asked: “Are you wondering about their ability to...
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When Should I Be Concerned
I was working in one of our French Immersion (FI) schools this week supporting a teacher who had concerns about one of her students. The student was a boy and was struggling to develop competence in...
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