The English Language Support Services Centre (ELSSC) provides support to schools through initial assessment of new district English language learners (ELL's), multilingual/cross-cultural consultation and interpretation support to schools with ELL's, orientation information for ELL parents and students, instructional and programming consultation, coaching and professional development to assist schools in addressing and supporting the educational needs of English Language Learners, and collaboration with community resources.  ELSSC services are available to district schools at no charge*.

ELSSC also works in collaboration with other Consulting Services teams and with the Programs unit to support schools involved in the district; ELL Cluster initiative, and the new ESL Transition program, providing dedicated consultant and other support.

The ELSSC is located on the lower level of John A. McDougall School (10930 - 107 Street). Initial ESL assessments are conducted at the ELSSC and onsite at schools. Referrals for assessment are initiated using the Student Referral Form on our website. Requests for other ELSSC services may be made by contacting the ELSSC office.

Request Form | 2009-10 QUICK GUIDE to ELSSC | more info for district schools

Helen Yee SUPERVISOR  Phone: 780-441-2203 (780-441-2222)  Helen.Yee@epsb.ca	Nancy Musica  Phone: 780-441-2206 (780-441-2222)  Nancy.Musica@epsb.ca	Christine Cao  Phone: 780-441-2205 (780-441-2222) christine.cao@epsb.ca	Joyce Purdy  Phone: 780-441-2204 (780-441-2222) joyce.purdy@epsb.ca
Jeannette Austin-Odina  Phone: 780-441-2200 (780-441-2222)  jaustin@epsb.ca	Marie Wood  Phone: 780-441-2209 (780-441-2222)  harmony.thachuk@epsb.ca	Valerie Behiels Phone: 780 441-2200 (780 441-2222) valerie.behiels@epsb.ca	Habiba Shurie Phone: 780 441-2201 (780 441-2222) habiba.shurie@epsb.ca
Linda Siu  Phone: 780-441-2207 (780-441-2222)  Email: Linda.Siu@epsb.ca	Fadia Naaman  Phone: 780-441-2208  (780-441-2222)  Email: Fadia.Naaman@epsb.ca	Kathy Tran  Phone:780-288-9262 (780-441-2222)  Email: kathy.tran@epsb.ca	Aruna Kalra  Phone: 780-441-2210 (780-441-2222)  Email: Aruna.Kalra@epsb.ca
	Mae Cartasan Phone: 780-441-2200 (780-441-2222) Email: mae.cartasano@epsb.ca	Pearl Kobe Phone: 780-441-2201 (780 441-2222) pearl.kobe@epsb.ca
CLICK HERE to view a complete list of staff at the English Language Support Services Centre

* no charge for district resident students