Language Teaching Resources: Complex Needs Resources

Complex Needs Resources provides tailored tools and materials designed to support language instructors working with newcomers who face unique learning challenges. These resources empower educators to address diverse needs, from mental health considerations to learning disabilities, ensuring more inclusive and accessible language instruction. By offering adaptive strategies, training, and resource-sharing, we help create an equitable learning environment where all newcomers can thrive, regardless of their circumstances.

Canadian Language Benchmarks for the Deaf (CLBD):

CLBD is a document intended for Canada’s Deaf community. It describes levels of receptive and productive ability in American Sign Language (ASL) for learners of ASL as a Second Language. It also describes the ability of Deaf immigrants to learn how to read and write in English.

Volunteers & Supporting Specialized Learner Needs in ELL Programming – Podcast:

This podcast touches on two important themes: volunteers and supporting learners with multiple barriers.

Statements of Best Practice for Supporting Learners with Diverse Learning Needs:

Instructors are supported as they design instruction to be accessible to all learners, ensuring multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression. Click on best practices for indicators to clarify how to meet these standards.

References and PD Resources for Supporting Learners with Diverse Learning Needs:

Click to access resources that informed best practices and offer professional development opportunities on this topic.

Resources for the Classroom for Supporting Learners with Diverse Learning Needs:

A variety of resources, including lesson plans, curriculum, readings, videos, podcasts, are available for classroom use.