Many Roots, Many Voices is designed to support teachers, principals, and other education professionals at the elementary and secondary levels in working effectively with English language learners. In it, you will find a rich source of practices and strategies that can be put to immediate use in the school and the classroom. You will also find an in-depth exploration of the English language learner, and an annotated list of references and resources for further reading and study.

Electronic reproduction. Available online at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/manyroots/manyroots.pdf. "Excellence for all"--cover.

Getting Started -- Making a difference in every classroom -- About Many Roots, Many Voices -- How to make the most of this guide -- Tips for the Classroom -- Begin with essentials: the language of everyday life -- Build bridges: prior knowledge as a foundation -- Get them talking: the value of oral language -- Teach language everywhere: a cross-curricular approach -- Measure success: monitoring and assessment -- Tips for the Whole School -- Put out the welcome mat: the welcoming school -- Initial assessment: get it right from the start -- Make connections: parents and the community -- Digging Deeper -- Understanding the English language learner -- References and resources -- Making a difference in every classroom -- About Many Roots, Many Voices -- How to make the most of this guide.