Download or read book Heritage Language Programs in Canadian School Boards written by Canadian Education Association and published by Canadian Education Association. This book was released on 1991 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The report, based on a survey of 120 schools boards across Canada, begins with an overview of provincial legislation, regulations, policy, and funding for heritage language instruction. A province-by-province look at local school board programs examines scheduling, teacher certification, professional development, community involvement, transportation, cultural components, and pupil, teacher and parent satisfaction with the programs. An outline of teacher training in heritage languages is included, as are sample policies and curriculum guidelines received from the boards polled.