Part I: Canada 101

Find out the Canadian basics, such as the capital city and number of provinces, in part 1 of our Canada quiz.

Introduction to Quiz

Paula introduces her Canada quiz and encourages her neighbors to the south to brush up on Canadian trivia. See the quiz here: http://bit.ly/11Cv8I7 See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/markus/

Ontario policy: Part II

Paula describes how educators and the Ontario government collaborated to write the current ELL policy. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/markus/

Advice for new populations

Paula offers advice for districts who are educating new ELL populations. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/markus/

Professional learning community

Paula describes the professional learning communities that have been created around ELL education in Toronto. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/markus/

Thorn Cliff Park

Paula discusses the elementary school serving Canada's most densely populated immigrant neighborhood. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/markus/

DVD resource

Paula describse a multilingual DVD that the district has produced to welcome new families. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/markus/

Technology and ELL professional development

Paula describes professional development opportunities for mainstream teachers in Toronto, including through the use of technology. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/markus/

Standardized testing

Learn about an Ontario approach to high school graduation testing that inspiring a standing ovation by TESOL attendees. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/markus/

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