Cultural and Linguistic Support

Calgary Board of Education


Description
Provides support to students and families from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds

Service offers:

  • assists culturally and linguistically diverse students' integration and success
  • supports families to be informed and active learning partners in their child's learning
  • enables parents and schools to build effective communication and relationships to support student's integration and learning
  • profile cultural competency, diversity and inclusion with school staff
  • facilitates parents' access for supports and services in the community
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to students and families with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, To access service:
  • to request support contact the student's teacher
  • teachers will complete a referral form
  • visit website for details

Referral Process: Yes,

Teachers will submit a referral to program advisors.




Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-817-7665
Telephone
403-817-7600
Web Site
https://www.cbe.ab.ca/Pages/default.aspx
Email
blschmidt@cbe.ab.ca
Languages
Amharic; Arabic; Cantonese; Dari; Farsi; Gujarati; Hindi; Korean; Kutchi; Mandarin; Nuer; Pashto (Pushto); Punjabi; Russian; Somali; Spanish; Swahili; Urdu; Vietnamese
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Documents Required

Teachers will submit a referral to program advisors.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Ramp on east side of the building connecting to automatic doors.
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
December 10, 2022
Address
1221 8 Street SW
Calgary, AB, T2R 0L4
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Hours of Operation

Hours vary. Contact for details.