"Moving Forward Together" - A Conference on Higher-Level Language Training - Day 1
This professional development conference provided workshops, information and resources to frontline staff who work in ELT funded projects in Ontario - Niagara Falls, Ontario - March 25-28, 2008.
"Moving Forward Together" - A Conference on Higher-Level Language Training - Day 2
This professional development conference provided workshops, information and resources to frontline staff who work in ELT funded projects in Ontario - Niagara Falls, Ontario - March 25-28, 2008.
A Study of Language Learner Needs and Barriers to Accessing Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Programs in Hamilton, Ontario
This research study investigated language learner needs and barriers to accessing Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) programs in Hamilton - December 2007.
Canadian Language Benchmarks for Study and Work - Understanding the language proficiency levels required to work and study in Canada
This booklet is available in two versions: one for learners and a version for ESL practitioners (teachers and assessors).
CIC: Memo on Regionalization of the Administration of Settlement Programs
This letter, concerning the regionalization of settlement program administration, was recently emailed to Executive Directors of all service providing agencies funded by CIC for settlement programs. [PDF Format, 60kb]
English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development - A Resource Guide
This guide describes programs and procedures that support students who are from countries or communities in which standard Canadian English is not the primary language of communication.
English-as-a-Second Language Tutor Training Kit
This manual provides a useful overview and introductory guide for ESL tutors - 2003.
Heart Health ESL Curriculum Resource
Provides lesson plans and activities to teach heart healthy messages about being physically active, eating in a healthy way, avoiding tobacco smoke, maintaining a healthy blood pressure and finding healthy ways to manage stress - 2002.
In-Home Study Feasibility Project: A feasibility study for in-home instruction to LINC-eligible clients in rural Wellington, Waterloo, Grey, and Bruce Counties
A study conducted to assess the feasibility of in-home LINC study in the rural areas of four Ontario Counties: Wellington, Waterloo, Grey and Bruce - 2000.
ISAP, HOST and LINC - Extension and Amendment Request Forms
The Settlement Directorate of the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada has provided forms for the extension/amendment of current funding agreements.
Life in the Family: A Newcomer's Guide to Parenting Issues in Canada - A Resource for ESL Teachers and Their Students
These videos and curriculum provide adult ESL teachers and their students across Canada with information and resources to address parenting and discipline issues that arise in newcomer families living in Canada - 2002.
LINC Documents
A collection of documents that have been produced to support the LINC program and ESL practitioners in Ontario.
Local CIC Offices Across Ontario
As of March, 2008, most of the ISAP, LINC and Host program administration has moved from one centralized Toronto office to nine regional offices.
Promoting Settlement Programs in Toronto: A Communication Plan
This communication plan analyzes some of the current communication practices implemented by the Settlement Directorate Ontario Region (SDOR) in its efforts to promote settlement services to immigrants - March 2003.
Rapport - CLICquer vers l’inclusion
Étude du programme linguistique ontarien au sujet des apprenants ayant des besoins importants et des capacités diverses - 2006.
Report: Best Practices with LINC Literacy Learners
Commissioned by CIC and the Ontario Region LINC Advisory Committtee and conducted by Jangles Productions, this study investigates how best to serve the growing number of newcomers to Ontario with literacy needs through the LINC program.
Report: LINCages to Inclusion
This report, commissioned by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, details a survey of the Ontario LINC program regarding learners with high need and diverse abilities. CIC's response to the report is also included.
Second Language Tutoring Programs: An Inquiry Into Best Practices
This paper, funded by CIC, sought to uncover the best practices of running a language tutoring program for immigrants settling in Canada - February 2008.
SNAP Vol. 4 / #2 - Spring 2008 - ELT- A Step Towards Employment
La Cité collégiale is the only Francophone college to offer this program in French with an English component in a bilingual environment.
SNAP Vol. 4 / #2 - Spring 2008 - Settlement Delivery Expansion: Transition Almost Complete
As reported last July in SNAP, the administration of CIC's Settlement Programs was to be moved into local CICs across Ontario. The transition is almost complete!
