English Language Learner Support Team

Our English language learners who are currently in “E” coded programming are supported by ELL co-facilitators. Three of our four support teachers are assigned to support targeted classes with a high population of newcomer students. These teachers are supporting our guided reading programming and/or ELL accommodated instruction. Currently, ¾ ELL support teachers are assigned to specific classes, but are available to support students outside of assigned instructional time or to share ideas on resources and accommodations. Christine Sobhi carries out newcomer assessments for both CCH and St. Michael’s adult campus. She is available to assist outside of assessments to coordinate your needs. Our ELL support team members are: Christine Sobhi, Christina Novakovich, Tricia Fantin and Julie Daragon.

NCCE/ SWIS - Rima Nohra

Rima is the manager for Settlement Workers in Schools - you can contact her to arrange for translation support in any language of need. The SWIS team is also available to assist you in supporting students with limited English in navigating our Google classroom tools. When you utilize SWIS to phone home, please arrange for a conference call or a Google Meet so that you can be present to engage in a meaningful two-way dialogue with parents and guardians.