ESL Literacy Network

Welcome to the ESL Literacy Network - an online community of practice that provides resources and information to support the professional development of ESL literacy practitioners.

 

Our Community

  • Being involved in the Network is like taking part in a conversation with a community of ESL Literacy instructors. It has enriched my teaching practice in so many ways.
    ESL Literacy Network member
  • All of us working with ESL Literacy learners are very lucky to have this network. It would have been so much more difficult for me to teach these learners and as well as develop a cohesive program for them without it, in isolation. And it is so nice to know that there is a whole community of us out there to connect with!
    ESL Literacy Network member
  • I honestly feel that the network is setting a global standard in ESL Literacy - the best and most comprehensive "go to" for professional development and direction, and I must say that I also feel proud that it is all happening right here in Calgary.
    ESL Literacy Network member

Featured Resources

  • English Language Learning

    Strategies for Teaching Adult Refugees in the ELL Classroom

    June 14, 2017

    This tool is designed for ELL practitioners working with refugee learners and includes: 

    • information on the impact of trauma on learning
    • tips for creating a supportive and safe classroom environment
    • effective teaching strategies and approaches suitable for different levels and groups of learners
    Read more...
  • English Language Learning

    Financial ESL Literacy Toolkit

    November 23, 2015

    The Financial ESL Literacy Toolbox supports ESL literacy practitioners in the delivery of financial literacy and numeracy instruction.

     

    Read more...
  • English Language Learning

    ESL Literacy Readers

    September 17, 2015

    Forty theme-based readers, along with an instructor guide, that will support ESL literacy instructors to create comprehensive, theme-based lessons for adult ESL literacy learners.

    Read more...

Workshops

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Tools for Program Development

Resources for creating an effective ESL Literacy program

While there is a diversity of ESL literacy programs across Canada, promising practices in building a program of excellence remain consistent. Whether you are a program provider or curriculum developer, we have the resources to support you in developing your ESL Literacy program.

Check out the ESL Literacy Network's Resource Finder to explore all of our resources.

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Education Opens Doors

Education Opens Doors is a video featuring the Bridge program at Bow Valley College. Designed for immigrant youth ages 18 -- 25 with interrupted formal education, the Bridge program opens doors and provides pathways to further education for this unique and resilient group of learners.

Education Opens Doors

Education Opens Doors is a video featuring the Bridge program at Bow Valley College. Designed for immigrant youth ages 18 -- 25 with interrupted formal education, the Bridge program opens doors and provides pathways to further education for this unique and resilient group of learners.

Essentials for Classroom Instruction

Information, resources and tools to support ESL Literacy instructors

Find information on best practices in the field of ESL Literacy and use the planning tools to support you in classroom instruction. 

Best Practices in Teaching

​Planning Tools

Check out the ESL Literacy Network's Resource Finder to explore all of our resources.

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ESL Literacy Learners

In this inspiring video, four English language learners share about the value of literacy in their lives.

ESL Literacy Learners

In this inspiring video, four English language learners share about the value of literacy in their lives.

ESL Literacy Network Resource Finder

An online ESL Literacy resource room

Explore our most popular resources, find valuable materials to use in your classroom and program, and discover new tools to enrich your practice.

This collection of Bow Valley College created resources and tools will help enhance your understanding of ESL Literacy and assist you in program development and classroom instruction.

All of the resources are free of charge, easy to download and view online.

View the ESL Literacy Network's Resource Finder.

Stories from the Field: Volume 3

Innovations in ESL literacy programming

Stories from the Field Volume 3 is a new series of stories that explores innovations in ESL literacy programming that have been spearheaded by the School of Global Access. Over the past fifteen years, we have become a recognized leader in the field of ESL literacy, producing a wealth of resources that have been developed and vetted by ESL literacy experts.

This unique applied research project is a collaboration between the School of Foundational Learning and the School of Global Access. Stories from the Field Volume 3 reports on current issues, challenges and innovative work happening in the adult literacy and essential skills field throughout Alberta. Stories from the Field Volume 1 and Volume 2 were both published in 2014. 

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Stories

Here is a list of the published stories featuring ESL literacy expertise at the Centre:

Stories

Here is a list of the published stories featuring ESL literacy expertise at the Centre:

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