A number of resources are available for teachers and principals working with students for whom English is an additional language.
ESL Net
ESL Net is an email discussion group / mailing list for ESL Teachers, Teacher Aides and others who are interested in ESL Teaching and Learning.
ESL Workspace
Staff working as part of the Statewide ESL Team, have access to an online ESL Workspace.
Collaborative Tools and Web Projects
Computers can be used to provide opportunities for literacy learning in a variety of different ways. The Department provides a host of literacy ideas including:
- Using the Computer as an Editing Tool
- Comic Chat
- Web Quests & Trackstar
- Epals
- Travel Buddies
- Book Raps
- Multimedia Publishing
Collaborative web projects are available via the Department of Education N-Touch site.
The New Beginnings Project is specifically designed for refugee students to share their journey of seeking refuge and beginning life in a new country.
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