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It welcomes practitioners, frames the role as challenging yet fulfilling, and reduces pressure by emphasizing gradual learning and starting from page one. The handbook explains that content is intentionally concise and points readers to additional resources after each topic. It also clarifies a five-part structure covering program coordination, planning, classroom facilitation, and further exploration tailored to practitioners’ responsibilities.","Alberta Routes  \nNew EAL Practitioner Handbook  \nACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND THANKS  \nProject Supervisor: Alana Johnson  \nDeveloped By: Tyla Olsen  \nThanks to Norquest Staff, CALP staff, and others who contributed to this project with their knowledge and expertise. Special thanks to:  \nBarb Scully  \nBarbara Moore  \nGina Deitz  \nOdette Lloyd Lindsay Carton  \nBrad Simpson  \nFUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT WAS PROVIDED BY  \nALBERTA ADVANCED EDUCATION  \n©NORQUEST COLLEGE, 2024  \nNORQUEST COLLEGE HAS MADE EVERY EFFORT TO OBTAIN COPYRIGHT PERMISSIONS. 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