International Education

Area of Focus

• Establish a Steering Committee (administrator, teacher, community relations representative and a human resources representative)
• Explore/research reciprocal exchanges for teachers and students
• Establish a marketing plan to become recognized in the International Student marketplace.
• Network with Alberta Education , Post Secondary, Community agencies in promoting International Education.
• Participate in International Student Fairs
• A strategic plan has been developed that incorporates four aspects of International Education:
• International Students
  Continue to provide support for International students enrolled in our district. Develop and implement a recruitment plan for International students and exchanges.
• English as a Second Language
  Assist with the review of services for students with English as a Second Language needs. Develop and implement a protocol for providing support in our schools for ESL students. Assist with developing strategies for supporting low literacy ESL students. Provide assistance and support to AISI project.
• International Languages
  Prepare for the mandate of second language instruction. Assist with the development and support of International languages programs in our district.
• International Professional Development
  Create liaisons with agencies and organizations within the International and ESL communities. Provide support for teacher training locally and internationally in second language instruction practices.
• The official authorization of the International Baccalaureate Primary, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes