Welcome to the
ELL GAINS website
| Ontario Ministry of
Education Web Resources for English Language Learner Instruction and
Professional Development |
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Ontario schools serve a student
population from a rich array of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Throughout
the province, many students in English-language schools are English language
learners – students who are learning the language of instruction at the same
time as they are learning the curriculum and developing a full range of literacy
skills.
More teachers than ever before are responding to the specific kinds of
challenges that these students bring with them to the classroom. Teachers are
also learning that the results can be inspiring, exciting, and rewarding for
everyone.
All students, including English language learners, are expected to meet the
rigorous challenges of the Ontario curriculum. Effective language and literacy
instruction begins with the needs of the learner clearly in mind, and all
teachers – across all content areas – are teachers of both language and
literacy. Their success is a shared responsibility. Teachers and administrators
are working together with parents to ensure that all of Ontario’s students are
ready to take their place in a cohesive and productive society.
This document describes and links resources available to Ontario teachers that
will enable them to better teach English language learners.
Hot off the Press
To view the complete text of current
initiatives and events visit
“Hot Off the Press - ELL GAINS”
