Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

What is Transforming FSL? 

Transforming FSL is an online professional learning platform designed to support excellence in French-as-a-Second-Language (FSL) teaching and learning. It provides resources, tools, and for FSL educators and school leaders to strengthen instruction and student outcomes in French programs. 

 

Who is the Transforming FSL site designed for? 

The site primarily supports FSL board leads, educators, and school administrators by offering curriculum resources, lesson plans, assessment guides, and professional learning materials. 

 

What kinds of resources are available on the site? 

Resources include frameworks, curriculum guides, lesson planning tools, CEFR-inspired practices, oral and written samples aligned with proficiency levels. 

 

Does the site address different types of FSL programs? 

While the main focus is on professional learning and resources, it links closely with Ontario’s FSL programs (Core French, Extended French, French Immersion) and provides materials relevant to all. 

 

Is the Transforming FSL content free to access? 

Yes, all resources on the site are available at no cost and are publicly accessible. 

 

Can I find lesson plans and practical classroom tools? 

Yes, the site includes lesson planning templates, examples of classroom practices, and action-oriented instructional resources. 

 

Are there resources for virtual learning or webinars? 

Yes, there’s a FSL Virtual Learning Series with recordings and materials from webinars focused on topics such as inclusion, assessment, and oral communication. 

 

Does the site provide resources? 

Absolutely, there are materials and guides addressing inclusion of English-language learners and students with special education needs in FSL programs.

 

How can school leaders (Principals & VPs) use this site? 

Leaders can find specific resources tailored for instructional leadership, supporting FSL teams, data-informed conversations, and strategies that boost engagement and program quality. 

 

Can I view and select resources by grade-level groupings on the Transforming FSL site?

Yes you can search by Grade ranges including K–3, 4–6, and 7–12. The site also provides filters to narrow by grade and topic.