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<p><em>April 8, 2014</em> - The third annual <em><a href="https://educ.ucalgary.ca/ldlp/" target="_blank" title="Linguistic Diversity and Language Policy ">Linguistic Diversity and Language Policy</a></em> conference will focus on English Language Learners in High School.</p>
<p>“In Alberta, adolescent English learners from immigrant backgrounds
with aspirations to attend university face challenges as they integrate
academically and socially in the school system,” explains English as an
Additional Language Chair, Tom Ricento.</p>
<p>Ricento is pleased to bring Dr. Linda Harklau of the University of Georgia to share her work on language and education</p>
<p>“Professor Harklau has conducted and published research on the nature
of these challenges and finds that more attention needs to be paid to
school sociocultural and policy contexts, and not just on English
learning and proficiency.”</p>
<p>This year’s conference will be held Monday, April 28 at the MacEwan
Conference and Event Centre. In addition to lectures and round tables
Harklau and Werklund School of Education doctoral students will lead a
workshop for local educators and policy makers on Tuesday, April 29. On
Wednesday, April 30, Professor Harklau will lead a seminar for graduate
students to share research methods she and others have developed and
implemented in various research sites in North America.</p>
<p>Spaces are still open for the conference, workshop and seminar. To
register for the workshop or seminar, please visit the links below.</p>
<p><strong>April 29:</strong> <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FY3DKFG" target="_blank" title="Addressing the needs of English Language Learners in Alberta">Addressing the needs of English Language Learners in Alberta</a>. A seminar/workshop for professionals working with ELLs.</p>
<p><strong>April 30:</strong> <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/823NRH9" target="_blank" title="Graduate student seminar/workshop with Linda Harklau.">Graduate student seminar/workshop</a> with Linda Harklau.</p><a href="http://werklund.ucalgary.ca/node/2675">http://werklund.ucalgary.ca/node/2675</a><br>
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