English as a Second Language
Learning and Teaching Resources: Alberta
Alberta ESL Proficiency BenchmarksAuthorized Resources Database – A searchable database of all authorized resources.
A Review of the Literature on English as a Second Language Issues, 2008
Supporting English as a Second Language Students: Promising ESL Strategies in Alberta, 2009
Early Childhood
Working with Young Children who are Learning English as a New Language, 2009
Elementary/Junior High
English as a Second Language Kindergarten to Grade 9 Guide to Implementation, 2007
What K–9 Administrators Need to Know about ESL Students and Programming, 2007
Senior High
English as a Second Language Alberta Authorized Resource List, Grades 10–12 2004
English as a Second Language Senior High School Guide to Implementation, 2002
Other Resources
Curriculum Handbooks for Parents and Curriculum Summaries – find a summary of what students are expected to learn and be able to do – designed specifically for parents.
Connection: Information for Teachers – find updates on curriculum, resources and a range of other topics. Published in October, January and May.



