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Welcome to your practical guide for supporting English learners in Ontario's French-language schools
This website is designed for teachers of Grades 4 to 8 and the Grade 9 de-streamed English course (EAE1W). It provides simple, ready-to-use tools, teaching strategies, and assessment ideas to help you meet the needs of multilingual learners. Whether you’re new to teaching English or already have experience, this guide offers practical support to help you better serve your students. With clear examples and flexible approaches based on Universal Design for Learning (), you will find effective strategies for creating an inclusive, engaging classroom where every student can thrive.
What?
This guide supports educators in implementing the English curriculum for Grades 4-8 and the Grade 9 de-streamed English course, EAE1W.
Why?
Just as students need guidance, teachers benefit from mentorship and support to create effective learning environments. This guide empowers teachers with practical tools, purposeful strategies, and valuable insights to thrive in multilingual classrooms and embrace their rich diversity with confidence.
How?
The guide has four steps, each providing easy access to resources to meet specific educator needs. This structure enables teachers to navigate curriculum implementation confidently and build on their expertise.
Successfully Teaching the English-language Learner
Open image in a new tab Diagram of a brain divided into four steps. Step 1: understanding English Learner; Step 2: Language and Literacy Development; Step 3: Teaching Practices and strategies; Step 4: ESL Assessment Intentions. Each section is represented by an icon, step 1: a gear; step 2: a speech bubble; step 3: a clock; step 4 a target.