MULTILINGUAL TEAM LEADERS

Who we are

Multilingual Team Leaders are members of the central ESL/ELD resource team in the Program Department. Our responsibilities are boardwide - to conduct first language assessments/surveys in order to assist schools with appropriate programming and placement of students who are at risk.

Education and qualifications of the Multilingual Team Leaders include a PH.D, M.S.W., M.E.D. in psychology, ESL Diploma, and Ontario Teacher Certification.

What we do

• provide assessments of students whose first language is other than Standard Canadian English
• provide information on the student’s educational background
• co-ordinate support for ESL/ELD students

How we assist students

By providing culturally and linguistically appropriate first-language assessments of students whose first language is other than Standard Canadian English, and who are still in the process of learning English

By providing school staff with detailed and accurate information on the student’s educational background, oral language development and literacy skills in the first language, and conceptual development in mathematics, and make recommendations for appropriate placement and programming for students.

By co-ordinating first language support for ESL/ELD students (e.g., after-school tutorial support in students’ first languages).