The Globe and Mail recently visited a Thames Valley DSB summer learning site in London ON to learn how SLPs are "building confidence in reading and writing skills" for young learners in the city. At Wilfrid Jury Public School, the Globe reported that Grade 1-3 students in the three-week program … [Read more...] about SLPs “Closing learning gaps” – Globe & Mail
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CBC News: “A huge appetite” for summer programs
School boards across the country are reporting "high demand" for summer learning programs as parents look for opportunities to help their young children catch up and get excited about learning again after more than two years of COVID-disrupted classes. In an article posted on July 10, CBC News … [Read more...] about CBC News: “A huge appetite” for summer programs
2021 Summer Learning report is now available
The final report for the 2021 CODE Summer Learning Program is nowavailable for download. Titled "A Consistent Commitment, A Different Approach," the reportprovides a wealth of information on the 2021 Summer Learning Program,including successful practices and innovative strategies to … [Read more...] about 2021 Summer Learning report is now available
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
LKDSB summer learning video: A testament to success
As part of a presentation highlighting the success of their 2019 Summer Learning Program to Trustees during the October 8, 2019 Board Meeting, representatives from Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) shared a video about the rich math learning their SLP students had this summer. The LKDSB … [Read more...] about LKDSB summer learning video: A testament to success