In this section you’ll find information that will assist you in your role as an Occasional Teacher. It isn’t subject specific but is related to Ontario’s Schools. This is where you’ll find information about classroom management, character education, and safe schools to name but three topics.
Classroom supports
Ontario Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy
The Ontario Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy was launched in April 2009. All members of the school community are to be treated with respect and dignity. The strategy is helping educators across the province better identify and remove discriminatory biases and systemic barriers to student achievement. These barriers — related to racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination — may prevent some students from reaching their full potential. The strategy supports the government’s key education priorities of high student achievement, reduced gaps in student achievement and increased accountability and public confidence in Ontario’s publicly funded schools.
Ontario’s Aboriginal Education Strategy
Ontario’s Aboriginal Education Strategy is helping First Nation, Métis and Inuit students achieve their full potential. The strategy includes initiatives that support learning and achievement for Aboriginal students. It also helps raise awareness about First Nation, Métis and Inuit cultures, histories and perspectives in all Ontario classrooms.
Ontario’s Aboriginal Education Strategy
Ontario Society of Environmental Educators
This is the site of the Ontario Society of Environmental Educators. It contains resources for educators and information about conferences and other professional learning opportunities.
Ontario Society of Environmental Educators
Many Roots, Many Voices
Many Roots, Many Voices is designed to support teachers, principals, and other education professionals at the elementary and secondary levels in working effectively with English language learners. In it, you will find a rich source of practices and strategies that can be put to immediate use in the school and the classroom. You will also find an in-depth exploration of the English language learner, and an annotated list of references and resources for further reading and study.
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone maintains a website called “Let’s Talk About Bullying.” Contains a page for grown ups with links to resources about bullying.
Canadian Safe School Network (CSSN)
The Canadian Safe School Network (CSSN) is a national, charitable organization dedicated to reducing youth violence and making our schools and communities safer. CSSN was founded in 1997 and grew out of the Ontario Safe School Task Force. Areas for students, teachers and parents.
Canadian Safe School Network (CSSN)
RubiStar
Want to make exemplary rubrics in a short amount of time? Try RubiStar out! Registered users can save and edit rubrics online. You can access them from home, school, or on the road. Registration and use of this tool is free.
Growing Success
Beginning in September 2010, assessment, evaluation, and reporting in Ontario schools will be based on the policies and practices described in the document entitled Growing Success. This document aims to maintain high standards, improve student learning, and benefit students, parents, and teachers in elementary and secondary schools across the province.