Join Melissa Monette Smith as she demonstrates how she uses screening and diagnostic data to plan and organize her Grade 1 literacy block. Participants will engage in discussions about using screening and diagnostic tools—and the data generated from them—to inform instruction and short- and long-range planning, and will explore examples of using explicit and systematic...
The ONlit partner, Western University, is hosting Teaching meaning-focused grammar improves Grade 1 sentence complexity and written expression. The presenters are Perry Klein, professor with the Faculty of Education at Western, and Dilrukshi Troup and Carolyn Mussio, of the London Catholic District School Board (LCDSB). This talk will present their research on the Syntax Project-Foundations...
Join Melissa Monette Smith as she takes participants through her middle-of-year data. She will share how she conducts the mid-year benchmark using her board's universal screener and updates her diagnostic assessments to ensure her instruction meets her students' needs and that her students are on track for reading success. As a follow-up to Part 1,...
Il est maintenant reconnu que l’enseignement de la grammaire ne devrait pas être réalisé en silo. En effet, pour que les élèves perçoivent l’utilité des notions grammaticales qu’on leur enseigne et qu’ils transfèrent leurs connaissances sur la langue dans divers contextes de productions orales et écrites, il est important que leur enseignement repose sur des...
Vous souhaitez améliorer les résultats de vos élèves? L'enseignement explicite, une approche pédagogique éprouvée, se caractérisant par des séquences d'apprentissage claires et structurées, pourrait être la clé. En structurant les apprentissages de manière claire et progressive, cette approche favorise la réussite de tous. Que vous débutiez dans l’enseignement ou que vous cherchiez à renouveler vos...
All kindergarten educators are welcome to join Kate Winn for these virtual drop-in sessions, which will include a brief presentation/professional development on a hot kindergarten topic, followed by more informal Q & A, and breakout time as necessary. Note that these sessions will not be recorded; feel free to join whenever you're available. Advance questions...
Cette communauté d'apprentissage et de réseautage est conçue pour renforcer les compétences en leadership pédagogique en littératie. Rejoignez Chantal Lafontaine et d'autres professionnels en poste de leadership, tels que les directions de services pédagogiques, les conseillers et conseillères pédagogiques et les accompagnatrices et accompagnateurs, pour collaborer autour d'un objectif commun : soutenir le personnel enseignant...
As we roll out early reading screening this fall, we know you have questions about implementation, logistics, and how to effectively use your data. This year’s CAT Chats: Data and Screening series is designed to provide you with the insights and support you need! Join Marlene and Jordan and special guests from the ONLit CAT...
Join Dr. Andrea Fraser for this Professional Learning Community for board central teams - an opportunity to develop and deepen knowledge in literacy leadership. This series will support participants in a professional learning structure that is collaborative and responsive with the shared goal of supporting educator development and impacting student achievement. Registration is open to...
On estime qu’environ 20 % des élèves nécessitent un soutien supplémentaire dans l’apprentissage de la lecture et de l’écriture pour répondre aux attentes des programmes d’enseignement. L’approche de la réponse à l’intervention réunit plusieurs mesures pour prévenir les difficultés d’apprentissage. Le présent exposé comprend trois parties. Nous commençons par présenter cette approche et ces principes...
Join Laura Bross for a 6-part book study on Harnessing the Science of Learning: Success Stories to Help Kickstart Your School Improvement by Dr. Nathanial Swain. This series is designed to bring together the world of classroom practice, school leadership, and scientific research in an enthusiastic and uplifting atmosphere. Throughout the series, we will explore the...
Join Nellie Caruso and Leigh Fettes for an engaging 6-part book study on Teaching Skills for Complex Text by Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer. This series is designed to deepen close reading practices in the classroom, with a strong focus on exploring instructional routines to support students’ reading comprehension. Grounded in Strand C of the revised...
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