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
Graphic Organizers
This site contains a variety of downloadable graphic organizers that occasional teachers may use with their students.
Supporting English Language Learners in Kindergarten
The document examines strategies for supporting English language learners in Kindergarten.
Supporting English Language Learners With Limited Prior Schooling
The increasing diversity in Ontario schools presents an array of challenges and opportunities to educators. This resource attempts to demystify some of the challenges, and highlight strategies that educators may use to create possibilities and opportunities for English language learners with limited prior schooling.
Supporting English Language Learners With Limited Prior Schooling
Shaping a Culture of Respect in our Schools: Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships
This document, prepared for the Ontario Ministry of Education, is the safe schools report on gender-based violence, homophobia, sexual harassment and, inappropriate sexual behaviour.
Black History Canada
This site contains extensive resources regarding the history of Canada’s Black community. It includes a series of resources for teachers.
Teacher’s Gateway to Special Education
Developed by OTF, with funding from the Ministry of Education, the Teacher’s Gateway to Special Education provides specific strategies and resources to help teachers address the unique needs of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Well organized and extremely user friendly, the Teachers’ Gateway to Special Education includes links to board special education plans, Ministry documents and other helpful resources. The Gateway also includes definitions of key special education terms, and can be used as a practical guide for teachers building Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Inclusive Schools Network (ISN)
The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) is a web-based educational resource for families, schools and communities that promotes inclusive educational practices.
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 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.