English Language Learners

Canadian born

First Nations/Inuit/Métis

Not called 'Aboriginal' as it does not reflect diversity

Speak a language other than English at home/speak a variety of English significantly different from academic English

2 MOE Strategies:

Increase staff + student knowledge of:

Cultures

traditions

histories

Strategies integrated in a holistic framework of all

programs

initiatives

Services

English as a Second Language

Language learning embedded into curriculum concepts

Speak language other than english at home

born in Canada but lived in non-English speaking country for part of their childhood

Underperforming academically

Conversation skills hide language gaps

Migrant

chose to come

Better job/education prospects

Reuniting with family

Governed by Immigration law

Refugee

Fleeing Instability & unsafe to return

Environmental catastrophe

War

Model Resilience

Rich resource

protected by Universal law

Sensitive/stigmatized Term

Use 'Newcomer'

wont affect public support

lacked opportunity for consistent schooling

have learning gaps

Spend part of the year in a non-English speaking country

English Literacy Development

Starts in grade 3

Can fill in learning gaps and help students