“…a project that aimed to understand the importance of schools integrating opportunities for ELL students, due to the increasing number of students in our local schools.”

Canadian-Born English Language Learners

This Capacity Building Series (2013) research monograph focuses on Canadian-born English language learners (ELLs), and discusses the difference between everyday English and academic English, how educators can develop environments that support English language practice, consider whether assessments should be different for Canadian-born ELLs, and provides five effective practices for developing English language skills. View research monograph

English Literacy Development: Supporting English Language Learners with Limited Prior Schooling

This monograph provides readers with an overview of practices that can be used to support the acquisition of literacy skills of English language learners, specifically those with limited prior schooling as they work towards meeting Ontario curriculum expectations (Capacity Building Series, 2014). View research monograph

Many Roots, Many Voices: Supporting English Language Learners in Every Classroom. A Practical Guide for Ontario Educators

This resource was developed to support elementary and secondary educators in working with English language learners (Ontario Ministry of Education, OME, 2005). This document includes a series of effective instructional practices and practical techniques and activities that educators can use in their classroom to support English language learners. View guide

English Language Learners and ESL and ELD Programs and Services. Policies and Procedures for Ontario Elementary and Secondary Schools, Kindergarten to Grade 12

This Ontario Ministry of Education (OME, 2007) document explores the framework of the K-12 policies and the associated components (ex. board planning, initial assessments, programming and placement). View policy

Supporting English Language Learners in Kindergarten. A Practical Guide for Ontario Educators

This resource focuses on language development strategies for kindergarten English language learners (ELLs), building relationships between schools and parents/guardians/caregivers, working with ELLs in kindergarten, and creating inclusive schools with staff who work together to support ELLs. View guide

Supporting English Language Learners. A Practical Guide for Ontario Educators: Grades 1 to 8

This guide developed by the Ontario Ministry of Education (OME, 2008) begins with a focus on understanding English language learners, before transitioning to how educators can work together to support English language learnings, and how educators can adapt the Ontario curriculum to foster success among English language learners in their classrooms. View guide

Supporting English Language Learners with Limited Prior Schooling. A Practical Guide for Ontario Educators: Grades 3 to 12

This guide was designed specifically for use by educators who are working with English language learners who have limited prior schooling, and provides readers with information on assessing and teaching these students and how to support English language learners transitioning between elementary and secondary school, and between secondary school and either career opportunities or post-secondary educational experiences (Ontario Ministry of Education, OME, 2008). View guide