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Learning and Teaching Resources

Alberta ESL Proficiency Benchmarks – Section 1, 2009 [1 mb]
[Note: Section 2 – under development]
Authorized Resources Database – A searchable database of all authorized resources.
A Review of the Literature on English as a Second Language Issues, 2008
List of Assessment Resources for English as a Second Language, 2008
Supporting English as a Second Language Students: Promising ESL Strategies in Alberta, 2009 (474 kb)

Early Childhood

Working with Young Children who are Learning English as a New Language, 2009 (3 mb)

Elementary/Junior High

English as a Second Language Kindergarten to Grade 9 Guide to Implementation, 2007 (3.2 mb)
ESL Brochure, 2007 (117 kb)

Senior High

English as a Second Language Alberta Authorized Resource List, Grades 10–12, August 2004 (732 kb)
English as a Second Language Senior High School Guide to Implementation, 2002 (1.36 mb)

Other Resources

Curriculum Handbooks for Parents and Curriculum Summaries – find a summary of what students are expected to learn and be able to do – designed specifically for parents.
Connection: Information for Teachers – find updates on curriculum, resources and a range of other topics. Published in October, January and May.
Focus on Inquiry, 2004 – find information and supports for implementing inquiry-based learning activities in the classroom. This guide is designed to assist teachers working on their own or in teams, with or without the support of a teacher-librarian or other library personnel. (1.2 mb)
Review of K-12 ESL Education in Alberta
Alberta Education commissioned a report to study the factors that influence and predict academic success of ESL students, and to assist the Ministry with decisions related to curriculum development, resource allocation, and support provision.