*New* 2022 Summer Learning reports are now available. See below.
From its earliest days as a research-based literacy program in a small number of boards to today’s multi-faceted SLPs offering direct support for students in areas such as blended literacy/numeracy classes, robotics, Indigenous Education, ESL/ELL and more, summer learning’s growth has always been focused, first and foremost, on outcomes for students.
The annual reports and research studies posted here provide essential background information on the Summer Learning Program and highlight the growing impact of SLPs on students, teachers, parents and communities.
In addition, clicking on the image below will launch an interactive timeline (2010-2018) of Summer Learning Program Reports. A full, up-to-date list of available SLP reports and research documents can be found below the timeline.

Summer Learning Program Reports
Note: Clicking on the following links will automatically download documents in PDF format.
2022 SLP Reports:
▪ Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
▪ Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien
▪ Greater Essex County DSB
▪ Hamilton-Wentworth DSB
▪ Near North DSB
▪ Niagara Catholic DSB
▪ Superior North Catholic DSB
▪ Trillium Lakelands DSB
▪ York Region DSB
- 2022 Trustee Reports (samples):
▪ Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario
▪ Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
▪ Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic DSB
▪ Northeastern Catholic DSB
2021 SLP Reports:
- Sample board reports – SLP 2021
A selection of summer learning board reports from: Rainy River District School Board, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, Greater Essex County District School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, Rainbow District School Board, Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien
2020 SLP Reports:
- CODE 2020 Summer Learning Program Report
- Sample Board 2020 SLP Reports (CSDC de l’Est ontarien/Hamilton Wentworth Catholic/Keewatin Patricia DSB/Near North DSB/Ottawa Catholic SB/St. Clair CDSB/ Toronto DSB)
- Board 2020 SLP Research Reports (Greater Essex DSB/Thunder Bay CDSB)
Previous SLP Reports:
Summer Learning 2019: Challenges and Changes
Summer Learning 2018: For Students, Teachers and Parents, a Continuing Story of Success
Summer Learning 2017: Expanding Opportunities for Summer Learning Students and Parents
Summer Learning 2015: Creating Opportunities for Students
Summer Learning Program 2014: Program Monitoring for Accountability
Summer Learning Program 2013: Quantitative and Qualitative Research Results
Summer Learning Is: The Continuity Story of Summer Learning Programs in Ontario 2013 Report
Summer Literacy Learning Technical Appendix, December 2011
Français
Étude longitudinale de trois conseils scolaires de langue française, 2014: L’université d’Ottawa a complété son rapport sur les trois conseils scolaires de langue française participant à une étude longitudinale pour déterminer si les programmes d’été de littératie font une différence dans le temps. Le rapport complet est disponible seulement en français. Chaque conseil a reçu son propre rapport individuel.
Projet d’apprentissage pendant l’été 2013 Résultats qualitatifs et quantitatifs de la recherche
C’est déjà fini? Rapport sur le projet d’été de littératie 2011 dans les écoles ontariennes
Annexe technique du projet d’été de littératie, Décembre 2011