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Will EAL service affect my childâs chances of going to university?
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Why is my child in EAL?
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Why do you pull my child out of class?
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Why do kindergartners get EAL service?
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Whatâs the fastest way to build English skills?
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Whatâs the best way to build a larger vocabulary?
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What is EAL and ELL? Why the name change?
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What if I donât want my child in EAL?
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What competencies does my child need to leave EAL?
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Should we stop using our home language at home
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Should we get a tutor?
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My child speaks English well. Why does he/she need EAL?
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My child doesnât seem to be getting better at English. What can I do?
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Is there EAL service in all School District 43 schools?
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Is it possible to translate school and teacher information into our home language?
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How will you help my child?
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How long does English acquisition take?
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How is EAL service delivered?
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How do you decide if my child needs EAL?
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How can we help our child at home?
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Can my child just try English class and take it again if he is unsuccessful?
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Can my child have more science or math and fewer electives
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Are there good websites we could visit?
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What is EAL and ELL? Why the name change?
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School Level
: Secondary
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Will my child graduate sooner if he/she drops EAL classes and takes more academic classes?
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When can my child take regular English classes?
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What other options are available to my child after secondary school?
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What if my child doesnât pass English 12?
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How will my child graduate from high school?
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How will my child go to university?
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How is Continuing Education (adult Education) similar and different from the secondary school program?
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Can my child still graduate if he/she is already 18 years old and still in an EAL program?
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Thank you to William Wong from the Vancouver School Board for some questions and answers!
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