Definitions: ELSA: English Language Services for Adults, a funding stream of the British Columbia Settlement and Adaptation Program. ELSA Net: A society of ELSA Service Providers. Service Providers: Organizations such as settlement agencies (non-profit organizations), community and university colleges, school board continuing education departments, and private schools offering ELSA Programs.

ELSA Net Overview

Purpose:
The purpose of ELSA Net is to facilitate the effective delivery of English Language Services for Adults throughout the Province of British Columbia taking into account and recognizing regional differences and needs.

Objectives:
The objective of ELSA Net is to carry out the following functions to assist in attaining the purpose of ELSA Net:

1. Recommend policies and procedures to the Ministry (Ministry of Attorney General, Settlement and Multiculturalism Division) regarding ELSA;
2. Provide a forum for networking by Members;
3. Provide professional development opportunities for employees of the Members;
4. Promote program research and development;
5. Establish and maintain an effective structure for communication and coordination among Members;
6. Provide representation of and information about ELSA and ELSA Net at the local, provincial and national level; and
7. Provide advice to the Ministry regarding ELSA.