I Can Statements for English Language Learners
The I Can Statements for English Language Learners are a student-centred self-assessment tool based on the Alberta K-12 ESL Proficiency Benchmarks.
The I Can Statements describe what students are able to do when using English at each grade level division.
The I Can Statements, which are written in simplified English, allow English language learners to understand their current level of proficiency in English and to work with their teacher to set language learning goals to develop greater language proficiency.
Teachers can also use the I Can Statements to talk with parents, who may also be learning English, about their child’s progress in acquiring English.
The I Can Statements contain less detail about students’ language skills than the Alberta K-12 ESL Proficiency Benchmarks and are not equivalent to, or a substitute for, the Alberta K-12 ESL Proficiency Benchmarks.
