Together, the school divisions and the college will design, renew, and deliver five specialized courses in the Post-Degree Certificate in EAL Education (PDCEAL) program. This partnership will empower educators—including pre-service teachers, practicing teachers, teacher specialists and administrators—with best practices in EAL instruction.
“We’ve seen a tremendous amount of growth in our city and our school divisions, largely driven by immigration to our province,” said Diane Boyko, Board chair of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and one of the signatories of the Memorandum of Understanding. “This partnership will help equip our staff so we can in turn better serve students and families who choose Saskatchewan as their new home.”
Key elements of the partnership include open communication, mutual respect, and shared resources. Courses will be offered online, ensuring accessibility for teachers across the province. School divisions will also have the opportunity to recommend qualified EAL instructors for course delivery.
This academic partnership is an important step toward filling a critical gap in teacher preparation, ensuring educators are equipped to meet the needs of EAL learners and their families across Saskatchewan.
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