Appendix 2: Interview Questions

1. What working definition of ESL literacy is used in your province/territory/constituency?
2. Where do adults who have ESL literacy needs attend programs in your province/territory/constituency?
3. Who delivers these programs? (community-based, school boards, colleges, etc.)
4. What kind of professional development (initial and ongoing) do instructors working with ESL literacy students get?
5. What would be a composite profile of the adults who attend ESL literacy programs?
6. What are the characteristics of a successful program? Could you give me some examples of where ESL literacy has been delivered successfully?
7. What policies support the development of ESL literacy in your province or territory?
8. What are the challenges and gaps in delivering ESL literacy programming?
9. What strategies do you recommend to address the gaps and challenges you have identified?
10. What role could MCL and others play in addressing common national concerns with respect to ESL Literacy?
11. Could you recommend any other key informants who could provide useful input on ESL literacy for this briefing paper?