Au cœur de l’oral et l’apprentissage en littératie (CORAL)
Au cœur de l’oral et l’apprentissage en littératie (CORAL) is a toolkit designed to support educators in developing students’ oral communication and literacy skills in French as a Second Language (FSL). It provides practical resources to help create language-rich learning environments where students can communicate, grow, and develop their proficiency in French.
Grounded in the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), Structured Literacy, and evidence-informed instruction, CORAL provides practical tools to support assessment, instructional planning, and targeted intervention.
This toolkit was created through the collaboration of a passionate and dedicated team of FSL leaders from school boards across Ontario, united by a shared commitment to the success and confidence of both French language learners and educators.
At present, the resources have been developed primarily for students in Kindergarten to Grade 2 French Immersion with consideration for varying entry points and percentage of French instruction. The toolkit will continue to expand over time to include additional resources and support a broader range of grade levels and FSL learning contexts.
Speaking to learn, learning to communicate—that is the heart of CORAL, where every student has the right to learn French with confidence, curiosity, and pride.
Acknowledgements
The Au cœur de l’oral et l’apprentissage en littératie (CORAL) toolkit is the result of an exceptional collaboration among passionate French as a Second Language (FSL) leaders from school boards across Ontario.
A sincere thank you to every member of the team for their expertise, generosity, creativity, and commitment to student success. Through their shared vision, spirit of collaboration, and dedication to French-language teaching and learning, this resource was made possible.
CORAL reflects a shared belief: every student has the right to develop their confidence, competence, and voice in French through rich, inclusive, and meaningful learning experiences.
We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the educators, school leaders, instructional teams, and partners who continue to inspire, shape, and strengthen this toolkit. CORAL is designed as a living resource that will continue to grow through the learning, reflections, and contributions of the educational community.
Our Team
- Andrea Vogan – Halton DSB
- Angeline Humber – Greater Essex County DSB
- Camille Heaton – Sudbury Catholic DSB
- Cecilia Henderson – Durham DSB
- Chantal Lacroix – Upper Canada DSB
- Chris Lauzon – DSB Niagara
- Christine Aikens – Limestone DSB
- Glen MacChesney – London District Catholic SB
- Jackie Whiting – Brant Haldimand Norfolk DSB
- Jennifer Birse – York Region DSB
- Jennifer Kruithof – Waterloo Catholic DSB
- Jordan Ingola – Limestone DSB
- Julie Liu – Toronto DSB
- Kelly Kelly – Upper Canada DSB
- Kimberley Smith – London District Catholic SB
- Latoya Labine – Thunder Bay Catholic DSB
- Laurel Mouland – Toronto DSB
- Lisa Reynolds – Hamilton-Wentworth DSB
- Lorie Mason – Renfrew County DSB
- Marie-Claire Makoudjou – Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB
- Marion Bagby – Peel DSB
- Mary Vetere – Niagara Catholic DSB
- Michelle Courville – Durham Catholic DSB
- Pamela MacKnight-Root – Ottawa-Carleton DSB
- Renata Dean – Halton Catholic DSB
- Selena Rosillo – Limestone DSB
- Whitney Lundstrom – Lakehead DSB
This resource has been made possible thanks to financial support from the Government of Ontario and through the Department of Canadian Heritage. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Province.