1. Integrative Language Training for Newcomers OCASI Professional Development Conference November 4, 2009

2. Presenter Frank ChuM.S.W. RSW CHRPISAP Community Relations Manager Tel: (416)397-6530 /[email_address] Website:www.tcdsb.org/adulted 3. T C DSB and Language Training

Serving a multi-ethnic & multi-faith Community

Quality Programs with Professional Instructors and ProgramStandards

The Toronto Catholic District School Board has an integrativeand comprehensive approach for adult learners:

• Variety of Programs and Locations

• Program-Wide Settlement Services available on sites

4. Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs)

National standard for designing curricula, program planning,lesson planning, teaching and evaluation

CLB posters foster learning and to track student progress

Stage 1Basic ICLB 1,2

Basic IICLB 3,4

Stage 2Intermediate ICLB 5,6

Intermediate IICLB 7,8

Stage 3Advanced ICLB 9,10

Advanced IICLB 11,12

5. Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs)

Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing

Example: CLB Level 6

Schematic Structure of the Canadian Language Benchmarks

6. Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) 7. Recommended CLB Levels

Minimum CLB 5 for TCDSB Adult Education job specific programs

CLB 8/9 to pass the TOEFL test

CLB 6 for a job interview

For more information on CLBs or to purchase CLB posters, visitwww.language.ca

8. Program Planning

Classroom Needs Assessment

Needs Assessment Analysis

Long-Range Planning

Daily Lesson Planning

Assessment and Evaluation

Ongoing Process 9. Program Planning

Classroom Needs Assessment

• Illustrated assessment for lower benchmarks

• Questionnaire for higher benchmarks

• Classroom assessment activities

Needs Assessment Analysis

• Needs Assessment Summary Chart

10. Program Planning

Long Range Planning

• Program goals

• Program objectives

• Units and topics

• Topic-based outcomes or CLB competencies

• Language: vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation

• Computer skills (if applicable)

• Community connection

• Resources

11. Program Planning

Lesson Planning

• Unit and topic

• Objective(s)

• Topic-based outcomes or CLB competencies

• Language, computer skills, community connection

• Materials/resources

• Procedures/tasks

• Assessment strategies/task

12. Program Planning

Assessment and Evaluation

• Competency Checklists for Planning and Evaluation

• Assessment tasks

• Assessment Task Performance Chart

• Instructor Program Evaluation Checklist

• Learner Self-Evaluation

• Student On-going Evaluation/Monitoring

13. Program Supervision

Location Support & Monitoring

Staff Support & Supervision

Classroom Appearance, Resources/Material, Methodology/Planning, Learner Participation, Documentation, Professional Conduct and Growth, Program Management, Health and Safety, Outreach, Housekeeping

14. TCDSB Publications

Curriculum documents and resources

The 2003 Adult ESL Curriculum Guidelines

The Citizenship Curriculum Guidelines, Canadian Language Benchmark Edition

The Program Planner full-time CLB 5-7, part-time CLB 1-2, part-time CLB 2-3, part-time CLB 3-4 with a focus on reading and writing

Beyond the Textbook II and III

15. Ontario Skills Passport

Ontario Skills Passport

http:// skills.edu.gov.on.ca/OSPWeb/jsp/login.jsp

The Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) provides clear descriptions of theEssential Skillsandwork habitsimportant forwork, learning and life . Essential Skills are used in virtually alloccupationsand are transferable from school to work, job to job and sector to sector.

Video Sample

16. 17. ESL (English as a Second Language)

Eligibility all immigrants

18 years of age and older

Refugee claimants, convention refugees, permanent residents

(landed immigrants) and Canadian citizens

Not for speakers of English or French as a first language

Visitors - $6.00 per hour

18. ESL Registration

No registration fees(exceptions: COSTI, CICS and Skills for Change) on site registration

2 documents required proof of status and proof of residency (one must be a photo ID)

On site assessment using a CLB referenced assessment tool followed by CLB placement

Provincially funded Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Ontario

19. LINC Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

Eligibility: permanent residents (landed immigrants) and convention refugees)

Registration: YMCA referral form; no registration fee

Assessment: YMCA- uses Canadian Language Benchmark

Placement Test (CLBPT)

Funding: federal Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

Free child minding service : 18 months to 6 years

20. CLB Levels for Occupation Specific Programs/Job Interview

Minimum CLB 4 for occupation specific programs

Some programs may require a higher level

Minimum CLB 5 for a job interview

Provincially funded Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Ontario

21. Accounting and Computer Skills

Pre-requisites: CLB 5/6, keyboarding @ 25 wpm

14 week program; registration fee; $40.00

Immigrants who speak English as a Second Language (same criterion for all programs)

Little accounting or office experience

Development of English language and communication skills through the study of accounting principles, computer skills and work search strategies

22. Retail and Customer Service Skills

pre-requisites: CLB 6-7

10 week program; registration fee; $40.00

Improve English communication for retail

Develop corporate terminology

Learn conflict resolution skills

Develop a service management strategy to ensure service

quality

6 week placement following the course at a Hudsons Bay

store, Zellers or Home Outfitters

23. Language Upgrading for Internationally Trained Teachers

Pre-requisites: CLB 7, landed immigrant, convention refugee or

Canadian citizen

11 weeks Part 1; 14 weeks Part 2; part-time program

Preparation to pass the language proficiency test

Interest in further language development

Elementary and secondary system in Ontario

Parent/teacher interviews

24. Hospital Volunteer English Language Training Program

Pre-requisites: CLB 4, information session, interview with volunteer coordinator, police check, TB test and CLB testing

Free; 2 sessions September-December and February-May

21/2 days of classroom instruction (M. W. Th. A.m.)

1 day of volunteering (Tues.) at Toronto East General Hospital

Physiological systems

Communication skills with staff and patients

Volunteer responsibilities asking and offering assistance

25. Specialized Language Training

Pre-requisites CLB 4+

Focus on language skills necessary for childcare or home healthcare

Prior learning assessment and individualized career path

Fee; part-time classes

Day, evening and Saturday classes available

Development of additional language skills needed for these areas

26. Enhanced Language Training

Funding: federal Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

Higher level language skill acquisition (CLB 7-10)

Sector and job specific language upgrading

provide bridge-to-work assistance, including mentoring, work placement and other assistance in accessing the labour market

27. Enhanced Language Training for ESL Instructors

Pre-requisites: CLB 7 in all 4 skill areas; preferably a foreigntrainedlanguageteacher; landed immigrant or convention refugee

Prior learning assessment and individualized career path

200 hours of in-class training

25 hours of work placement

Bridge to work component in a Canadian ESL classroom

10 hours of professional development

Development of oral, written and socio-cultural skills

28. Immigrant Settlement and AdaptationProgram(ISAP)

Free Newcomer Services: Support and counselling, Information & Workshops, Interpretation / Translation, Assistance with Forms & Applications

Settlement Services Covering: Health, Housing, Child Care,Education, Employment, Social Benefits & More!

Service is provided for more than 20languages

4 self-access resource centres

Funding: Federal Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

29. Immigrant Settlement and AdaptationProgram(ISAP)

Services are offered for different TCDSB Adult Education Program locations

(416)397-6600 (Toronto Central & North/West)

(416)397-6515 (Scarborough & Toronto North/East)

(416)397-6669 (Etobicoke & Toronto South/West)

(416)397-6540 (Toronto Downtown & South/East)

Website:www.tcdsb.org/adultedclick on ISAP

30. Academic Preparation

P re-requisites: various CLB levels

Full-time or part-time (day), evening or weekend; free

Pronunciation

English for Academic Purposes

Listeningand Speaking with a Business Focus

Academic Reading and Writing

ibTOEFL/IELTS preparation

31. Additional Programs

ESL literacy only for ESL learners

Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS); for English speaking learners or ESL learners with a CLB 5+ level

Citizenship classes

32. Thank You! Thank you for your attention. If you have anyquestions in the future, please contact: Frank Chu (416) 397-6530