ELL/ESL

Welcome to the resource page for educators and parents.  The resources on this page are intended to help you understand the Ministry requirements for best practices to support ELL students.  Please read the Kootenay Lake English Language Learner Resource document below before proceeding as this will get you on the right track to ensure that assessment is done of a student's language level soon after they arrive in a school or classroom.  Also, note that there are some assessment tools located on this page for download and use.  Should you have any questions with ELL or ESL instruction and delivery in your school, please contact jann.schmidt@sd8.bc.ca

General Resources

Legislation and Links

• Guide For Classroom Teachers (PDF)
• Pronunciation Practise
• Pronunciation through music
• Real classroom activities
• Teaching Speaking
• Audit Checklists
• Suspension of Services letter for ELL

English Language Learning Policy (PDF)

• ESL Specialist Guidelines
• ESL Standards
• Best Practices for supporting ELL students 

Assessment Tools 

• ELL writing Assessment Intermediate 
• English Language Learning Assessment Report for K-1
• Vital English Level Chart

Reporting Tools

• English Language Learning Report - K - 7
• ELL Reporting Document Gr. 8 - 12 - (Thanks to Kerri MacDonald)
• Annual Instruction Plan (AIP) -  Ministry of Education