Additional Resources
Ontario Ministry Documents
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Aboriginal Perspectives: A Guide to the Teacher’s Toolkit (2009)
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Effective Educational Practices for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder (2007)
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Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, And Reporting in Ontario Schools (2010)
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Growing Success—The Kindergarten Addendum: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting In Ontario Schools (2016)
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Ready, Set, Green! Tips, Techniques, and Resources from Ontario Educators (2007)
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A Safe and Welcoming School Environment (n.d.)
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Shaping a Culture of Respect in our Schools: Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships (2008)
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Stepping Stones: A Resource on Youth Development (2012)
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Ontario Education Resources
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EduGAINs—Ministry-developed resources that support policies and programs related to improved learning and teaching in Ontario schools (K–12)
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Capacity Building—monograph produced by the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat in support of leadership and instructional effectiveness in Ontario schools
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eWorkshops—online resources developed for Elementary teachers by the Ontario Ministry of Education and TFO
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LearnTeachLead—online resource developed in consultation with the Ontario Ministry of Education, Student Achievement Division
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TeachOntario—online resource created by TVO, the Ontario Teacher’s Federation (OTF) and the Ontario Ministry of Education
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Ontario School Boards' Special Education Plans.
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Community Organizations
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Reading Rockets is a national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. Reading Rockets provides free resources about teaching children to read and helping kids who struggle. You’ll find a hundreds of articles on teaching reading, classroom strategies, in-classroom video, parent tips in 11 languages, video interviews with top children’s book authors, a daily news service, and much more.
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The LD@school website features evidence-based, evidence-informed and practice-informed approaches, practices and strategies that can be put directly to use in the classroom. The website includes other resources and professional development materials such as videos, podcasts, webinars, blogs, articles and student success studies. The site also features an online community where educators can share their thoughts and find answers to issues relating to teaching students with learning disabilities.
OTF Teachers Gateway to Special Education
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The Special Education Gateway offers effective strategies and resources for teaching students with special needs in Ontario’s elementary and secondary schools. This site has been developed by the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF), with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education.
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National Association of Special Education Teachers [NASET]
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National Centre for Learning Disabilities
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Canadian Self-regulation Initiative
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Helpful Mathematics Websites
This section of the EduGains website contains information about classroom practices, assessment, resources, and professional learning opportunities.
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Lesson ideas, math strands, and resources for setting up the classroom.
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The Ontario Association for Mathematics Education (OAME)
The OAME promotes excellence in mathematics education. Its website includes many free resources and grade-specific math activities.
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
The NCTM’s Illuminations website includes instructional strategies, activities, and interactive areas for teaching math concepts. Information is organized by grade levels from JK–Grade 12.
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The Khan Academy site offers exercises, instructional videos, and self-paced learning that can be used in the classroom.
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YouCubed at Stanford University
YouCubed provides research-based teaching methods, math tasks, videos, and ideas to inspire teachers and promote student success.
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Technical Reports
Gallagher-MacKay, & Kidder, A. (2014). Special education: A people for education report. Toronto, ON: People for Education.
Ontario Human Rights Commission. (2009). Guidelines on accessible education.
Oxley, J. (2010). Accommodations and Modifications. Special Education Ontario.
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. (2012). Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls for action.
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Seminars
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Bogdan, V. (2017). Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Candidate Seminar, Special Education Part 2. Queen's University.
Bossema, A. (2017). Smith-Magenis Syndrome. Candidate Seminar, Special Education Part 2. Queen's University.
Loupos, I. (2017). Einstein Syndrome. Candiate Seminar, Special Education Part 2. Queen's University.
Ludlow, K. (2017). Fragile X Syndrome. Candidate Seminar, Special Education Part 2. Queen's University.
McGee, A. (2017). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Candidate Seminar, Special Education Part 2. Queen's University.
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Peter, M. (2017). Sanfillippo Syndrome. Candidate Seminar, Special Education Part 2. Queen's University.
Schorer, J. (2017). Down Syndrome. Candidate Seminar, Special Education Part 2. Queen's University.
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Journal Articles, Trade Magazines, and News Reports
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Assessing children for the presence of a disability
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Ontario Policies, Legislation, and Regulations
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Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11.
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Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19.
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Policy/Program Memorandum 123: Safe Arrivals
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