RESOURCES FOR CHANGE
Teachers’ work is difficult, we carry so many responsibilities in the classroom. Too often, it is easy to feel isolated from our peers or to feel like we have to figure everything out for ourselves. The resources shared here are designed to connect you to organizations, other teachers, and relevant curriculum to help build stronger professional connections at school. The resources also highlight overlooked stories, policies, and perspectives that can inform your professional practice.
Resources to help you build new professional relationships, a guide to the ILE program, and real stories to support equity-focused teaching.
Find classroom-ready resources, professional development materials, and events that support heritage language teaching across Ontario.
Visit the ILEA website →
This resource supports classroom teachers and International Languages teachers in getting to know each other so they can better support student learning across both programs.
Download the ILE Program Resource Guide (PDF) →
No longer available on the Ministry of Education website, this 2012 guide provides a brief overview of the ILE program.
Download the ILE Program Resource Guide (PDF) →
Listen to first-hand accounts from people who shaped (or were shaped by) Ontario’s language education debates.
Watch interviews →
Through our research, we’ve learned that positive change is most possible when teachers work across the professional boundaries that often divide us. These resources are designed to help you build or strengthen these professional connections, strengthen ties with multilingual communities, and advocate for more equitable approaches in your school.
Do you have a resource you think other educators can learn from? Do you have feedback on the resources and stories shared here? Contact us at [email protected].