Celebrating over a decade of summer learning and student success “Do I have to go home already?” That plaintive question, asked between child and parent and overheard by a teacher in the then-nascent Summer Learning Program (or Summer Literacy Learning Project, as it was initially called), … [Read more...] about A Remarkable Journey of Helping Young Learners
Virtual Learning
YCDSB’s “Sirius Stars” summer program generates some seriously positive feedback
“At Sirius Stars, I meet new people, learn new things, and have fun . . . my teacher (takes) things that are hard and turns them into something fun.” Christina, “Sirius Stars” summer student York Catholic District School Board has put together a thorough (and thoroughly engaging) video … [Read more...] about YCDSB’s “Sirius Stars” summer program generates some seriously positive feedback
Share Your SLP Memories
Do you have a photo, memento or memory that sums up your 2021 summer learning experience? If so, we would love to share it with the SLP community. Let us know what you would like to contribute. We'll collect your images, videos, anecdotes - whatever best tells the story of your 2021 summer … [Read more...] about Share Your SLP Memories
SLPs in the News: “Summer learning program proves popular”
According to elliotlaketoday.com, the 2021 Virtual Summer Learning Program run by the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board proved to be a popular choice with parents looking to boost confidence and address gaps in their child's learning. Running from July 5 to July 23, the SLP attracted … [Read more...] about SLPs in the News: “Summer learning program proves popular”
Making Plans: SMCDSB’s Summer Learning Program
Part of a series of articles highlighting the creative themes and experiential learning/student engagement strategies boards are employing for their 2021 Summer Learning Programs and the Grade 7 & 8 Mathematics component. All content is provided by the individual boards. To contribute to … [Read more...] about Making Plans: SMCDSB’s Summer Learning Program
2020 Summer Learning Reports
A year of unprecedented challenges—and inspiring successes For the first time since the CODE/Ministry of Education Summer Learning Programs (SLPs) started 10 years ago, the 2020 program was offered only through online learning. With the COVID-19 pandemic posing such unusual and unprecedented … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Learning Reports
