In a series of compelling videos, program leads and educators share their own first-hand experiences of how summer learning is making a positive difference with students, parents, teachers and communities.
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CODE October 2018 Symposium
With over 200 enthusiastic educators participating from all regions of Ontario, CODE’s October 2018 Symposium provided inspiration and practical advice for successful and innovative approaches to summer learning and learning outside the school day.
Summer Learning on Twitter
With many Summer Learning Programs sharing videos, photos and updates via Twitter, we’re highlighting Tweets that capture the excitement and innovative learning happening in boards across the province.
"Scale is not important. (What's important is) going deeper with learning and being innovative in the process."
Symposium Participant
Symposium Participant
"There are many innovative things happening in our province in relation to summer learning."
Symposium Participant
Symposium Participant
“My daughter was talking (about) numbers every night for three weeks -- normally she doesn’t care about math but now she is really into it.”
Parent of Summer Learning student
Parent of Summer Learning student
“My child now has much more confidence in her abilities. I think this will stick with her through life.”
Parent of Summer Learning student
Parent of Summer Learning student
"We noticed a difference in attitude towards reading for some students and also an increased confidence in reading and writing skills. Students also seemed to be more confident in reading in front of their peers and were more engaged in their reading, using expression when reading aloud.”
Summer Learning teacher
Summer Learning teacher
"At the root of all (Summer Learning) programs, the most important way of impacting students is through relationships."
Symposium Participant
Symposium Participant
"With some careful thinking and planning, Summer Learning strategies can be extended into the daily classroom."
Symposium Participant
Symposium Participant
"It's fascinating to compare our approach (to Summer Learning Programs) to that in other boards, to be inspired and to spark new ideas."
Symposium Participant
Symposium Participant
SLP Resource Library
Looking for a template or idea to enrich your summer learning program. Here you’ll find a searchable database of downloadable, board-submitted resources.
Planning Your Summer Learning Program
Find all the key elements that go into a successful summer learning program.
Summer Learning Reports Timeline
An interactive, chronological history of the growing impact of summer learning, as told through annual reports and research studies.
