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
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Spotlight on: Parent Engagement
Just a few examples of the many ways Summer Learning Programs engage parents and help them develop strategies to support their child's learning. Have a parent engagement success story you would like to share with the SLP community? Contact us here. … [Read more...] about Spotlight on: Parent Engagement
SLPs “Closing learning gaps” – Globe & Mail
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
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
