“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
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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”
Aligning the Gr. 7 & 8 Math SLP Guide with the Gr. 9 De-streamed Curriculum
Educators should note that the previously released Grade 7 & 8 Mathematics Summer Learning Program: Guide for Numeracy Component document aligns with the considerations presented in the curriculum for Mathematics, Grade 9 (MTH1W, De-streamed). The Grade 9 curriculum, along with other … [Read more...] about Aligning the Gr. 7 & 8 Math SLP Guide with the Gr. 9 De-streamed Curriculum
Virtual Summer Learning 2020: Focused on Success
Collaboration. Innovation. Technology. Community engagement. Professional growth for educators. Support from parents. All these elements are being creatively combined this year for Virtual Summer Learning 2020, the first-ever Ontario Summer Learning Program conducted entirely online. With … [Read more...] about Virtual Summer Learning 2020: Focused on Success
“Stories of growth” – Reflections from SLP parents
I am trying to put together a longer video on these @HWDSBCampPower stories of growth, but I couldn’t wait on some of them. Listen to this mom’s story. @OntarioSLP @maryanne_gage @bill_torrens @jrkbmaggie pic.twitter.com/dTol7VLc05— 𝘼𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙖 𝘿𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙧 (@avivaloca) August 15, 2019 This mom shared one … [Read more...] about “Stories of growth” – Reflections from SLP parents
CODE October 2018 Symposium
A capacity group of over 200 educators and board leads gathered near Toronto recently to learn, share and interact as part of the CODE symposium, Anytime, Anywhere: Innovative Programs for Summer Learning and Learning Outside the School Day. With a focus on creative approaches to student learning … [Read more...] about CODE October 2018 Symposium
