Wondering what to do if your child can’t read? Should children with learning disabilities stay in French Immersion? Can your child go into French immersion if he or she doesn’t speak English well?
The challenge in the delivery of French Second Language (FSL) education is to ensure that all students, no matter where they live, whatever their socio-economic background or intellectual abilities, have equal opportunity to quality and accessible French educational opportunities.
We have put together this extensive list of resources to help support parents.
Comparison of French Programs in BC
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/ways-to-learn/french-programs/french-programs/comparison_french_education_programs.pdf
Which program is best for your child?
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/ways-to-learn/french-programs/learn-in-french/kindergarten-to-grade-12#programs-avail
Inclusion BC Website
http://www.inclusionbc.org/our-priority-areas/inclusive-education/what-inclusive-education
Learning Difficulties in French Immersion, Canadian Parents for French Alberta
https://ab.cpf.ca/resources/for-parents/learning-difficulties-in-french-immersion/
Including Students with Special Education Needs in French as a Second Language Programs: A Guide for Ontario Schools, Ontario Ministry of Education
• https://www.ldatschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/includingFLS2015.pdf
• http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/fre/amenagement/includingFLS2015Fr.pdf
The State of French Second Language Education in Canada 2012: Academically challenged students and French second language programs, Canadian Parents for French
https://cpf.ca/en/files/CPFNational_FSL2012_ENG_WEB.pdf
Learning Assistance for French-Second-Language Students with Learning Disabilities in British Columbia, Canadian parents for French BC & Yukon
https://bc-yk.cpf.ca/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/Learning-Support-Services-for-FSL-students-with-LD-in-BC-1.pdf
Inclusion of Students With Special Education Needs in French as a Second Language Programs: A Review of Canadian Policy and Resource Documents, Stefanie Muhling & Callie Mady
https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cjeap/article/view/16352/30761
Inclusive Practice in French Immersion, Canadian Parents for French Alberta
https://ab.cpf.ca/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/inclusion.pdf
Diversity in French Immersion Classrooms: A Quick Inclusion Guide for Teachers, Alberta Ministry of Education
• https://cpf.ca/en/files/Diversity-in-French-Immersion-Classrooms.pdf
• https://education.alberta.ca/media/482329/diversiteimm.pdf
What School Administrators need to know about the Inclusion of Students with Diverse Needs in French Immersion Schools, Alberta Ministry of Education
https://cpf.ca/en/files/inclusionofstudentswithdiverseneeds.pdf
Yes You Can Help! Information and Inspiration for Parents of French Immersion Students, Alberta Ministry of Education
https://education.alberta.ca/media/563591/yesyoucanhelp.pdf
A Guide to Reflective Practice for Core French Teachers. MODULE 2 – Positive Learning Environment, Ontario Ministry of Education
http://www.curriculum.org/fsl/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/FSL-module-2.pdf
Diversity in French Immersion Classrooms: A Quick Inclusion Guide for Teachers, Alberta Ministry of Education
https://cpf.ca/en/files/Diversity-in-French-Immersion-Classrooms.pdf
Guide de différenciation pédagogique pour répondre à divers besoins d’apprentissage, Alberta Ministry of Education
https://education.alberta.ca/media/482331/inclusionweb.pdf
A Parent’s handbook on Inclusive Education, Inclusion BC
http://inclusionbc.org/sites/default/files/WEBEducation_parent_manual_2014_0.pdf
What School Administrators need to know about the Inclusion of Students with Diverse Needs in French Immersion Schools, Alberta Ministry of Education
https://cpf.ca/en/files/inclusionofstudentswithdiverseneeds.pdf
Handbook for French Immersion Administrators, Alberta Ministry of Education
https://education.alberta.ca/media/3115178/frimmhandbook.pdf
French Immersion in Manitoba – a Handbook for School Leaders, Manitoba Ministry of Education
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/docs/fr_imm_handbook/index.html
Effective Practices for Improving French as a Second Language Education Podcast Series, Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers
https://www.caslt.org/en/professional-development/audio-visual-resources/podcasts
Addressing Learner Diversity in Core French, Katy Arnett
• https://www.caslt.org/files/pd/podcasts/200803-arnett-katy-en.mp3
• https://www.caslt.org/files/pd/podcasts/200803-factsheet-arnett-katy-en.pdf
Students With Reading Difficulties, Fred Genesee
• https://www.caslt.org/files/pd/podcasts/200912-genesee-fred-en.mp3
• https://www.caslt.org/files/pd/podcasts/200912-factsheet-genesee-fred-en.pdf
Why Student Diversity is Not a Bad Thing, Katy Arnett
• https://www.caslt.org/files/pd/podcasts/200711-arnett-katy-en.mp3
• https://www.caslt.org/files/pd/podcasts/200711-factsheet-arnett-katy-en.pdf
Should students with learning disabilities be excused from French class?, Katie Arnett
https://www.edcan.ca/articles/french-second-language-exemptions/