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1. An Introduction to the ESL Literacy Network Valerie Millar Sept. 2011

2. LESLLA learners are adults who are learning to speak English at the same time as they are learning to read and write for the first time. They are not yet able to use reading to learn and are, instead, trying to learn to read what they know orally.

3. Introducing the ESL Literacy Network The ESL Literacy Network is a website for ESL literacy practitioners to explore best practices, teaching techniques, and curriculum development. It is a place to find classroom ideas and resources. www.esl-literacy.com

4. www.esl-literacy.com

6. Resources for program providers

7. best practices, curriculum framework

8. Resources for instructors

9. ESL literacy readers

10. Videos on teaching techniques

11. Professional Development resources

12. Links to external ESL literacy resources

13. BVC published resourceswww.esl-literacy.com Introducing the ESL Literacy Network

16. Each Stage Includes…. Background information & theory Program principles (for programmers) Classroom concept (for teachers) Is supported by… Resources available on the ESL Literacy Network

18. Explicit strategy instruction

19. Learning outcomes in 4 strands

20. Reading

21. Writing

22. Literacy strategies

24. Learning Outcomes Database tool to help you plan your outcomes printable so you can review it easy to modify customized for your class/program Stage 3: Set Learning Outcomes

25. Stage 3: Set Learning Outcomes:Learning Outcomes Database

27. Collaborative learning

28. Evaluation

30. Professional Development: Use the Blog to: learn new teaching ideas connect with practitioners to share ideas join the online reading circle to find out about current research, theory and resources

31. Thank you! I hope you explore the ESL Literacy Network and use the many samples available. Contact information: Val Millar vmillar@bowvalleycollege.ca Diane Hardy dhardy@bowvalleycollege.ca Shelagh Lenon slenon@bowvalleycollege.ca