Looking for tips on parent-teacher interviews, starting school, solving problems at school, making choices in high school, or EQAO testing? Do you need to know more about special education? Our helpful tip sheets for parents can be viewed and/or printed in many languages. (To view our tip sheets in other languages, choose "select a language" on the left.) |
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1. Three easy steps for great parent-teacher interviews!
Parent-teacher interviews are usually short. This tip sheet will help you prepare so you can make the best use of the time with your child's teacher. |
2. Special education tips for parents
| All students will have times when they struggle with schoolwork or with school life. But some students may need extra support from a special education program. This tip sheet answers your questions. |
3. Starting School
Starting school can be scary for kids and parents. We have tips to help parents prepare their children for kindergarten and Grade 1. |
4. High School Courses and Choices
For additional information about high school, apprenticeship, post-secondary and career options, you can also visit: www.ilc.org and select the tab "CareerMATTERS". (The ILC is part of TVOntario.)
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5. School Councils
What is a school council? How do they work? Who can become a member? These questions and more are answered in our school council tip sheet. |
6. Solving Problems at School
| Who should you talk to if you have a question or a problem? The school system can sometimes be confusing or intimidating. This tip sheet offers concrete advice and a clear step-by-step process for solving problems. |
7. Guidebook to Parent Inclusion Activities in Ontario
Schools and community groups across Ontario offer many innovative programs and activities to include parents in their children’s education. We have compiled a Guide to some of those activities. |
8. Answering Parents' Questions about EQAO tests in Grades 3 & 6
| Ontario students are tested in grades 3 and 6. How can you help your child prepare? When will you find out the results? This tip sheet answers these questions and more. |
9. A look inside Ontario's schools
| Find out more about Ontario's schools! This one page brochure will give you lots of important and up-to-date infomation at a glance. |
10. Free Tutoring for High School Students
Do you need help with homework? FREE online tutoring for high school students is offered by the Independent Learning Centre. Certified teachers are available five nights a week (Sunday through Thursday) and they even offer a free essay feedback service. Go to the website – www.ilc.org – and select the tab “Ask a Teacher”.
Scroll down to Chat Rooms. Students can register to receive free online
tutoring and get live homework help. The Chat Rooms are free to Ontario high school students and are open every Sunday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., except during holidays.
(The Independent Learning Centre is part of TVOntario.)
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11. Links to other resources
