RISE Speaker Series – Partner Event

Zoom

Join Dr. Young-Suk Grace Kim, professor and Senior Associate Dean at the School of Education, University of California, to learn more about how to implement the Ontario Right-to-Read recommendations. Dr. Kim’s scholarship focuses on understanding language and literacy development, effective instruction for racially, ethnically, economically, and linguistically diverse children, and helping them build strong foundations...

Getting Ready for Report Cards – Part Two

Zoom

Assessment and evaluation aim to maintain high standards, improve student learning, and benefit all students, parents, and teachers. In gathering the information that accurately reflects how well a student is achieving the curriculum expectations, and then judging the quality of their learning of the overall expectations, teachers employ various tools. As we approach the next...

Event Series C.A.T. Chats

C.A.T. Chats

Zoom

Join us for an informal chat session where our team members are all ears for your burning questions about reading, writing, and everything in between! From understanding the curriculum strands...

Embedded Picture Mnemonics Launch Party!

Zoom

Embedded picture mnemonics are a research-based way to teach children about letters and the sounds they represent. They are letter cards with the image of a key word embedded directly in a letter, such as the letter z made out of a zipper, or the letter r made out of a road. Research indicates that...

La lecture à voix haute

Zoom

Est-ce pertinent d'abandonner l'utilisation de livres illustrés dans un cadre d'enseignement explicite des compétences et connaissances fondamentales en lecture? Quelle est la valeur des albums jeunesse dans un programme structuré de littératie? Comment susciter un amour pour la lecture tout en guidant les élèves vers une acquisition systématique des compétences en lecture?   Cet atelier...

Important Canadians Unit Launch

Zoom

In this informative webinar, members of the ONlit team will introduce Important Canadians, the new Kindergarten/Grade 1 read-aloud unit based on the Core Knowledge Language Arts framework. Participants will get behind-the-scenes insights on how this unit was developed, as well as tips for supporting comprehension with read-alouds, knowledge-building, intentional questions and explicit vocabulary instruction. Tuesday...

C.A.T. Chats – Back to School

Zoom

Join members of the C.A.T Team as we discuss all things back-to-school.   Unsure about where to start? Curious about how other educators are structuring their blocks? Want to discuss ONlit’s new resources such as the Embedded Picture Mnemonics or Important Canadians Unit?   Drop in for an informal discussion where we share ideas and...

Screening: What Principals Need to Know

Zoom
Virtual Event Virtual Event

A short webinar and Q&A for principals Join us for a comprehensive session outlining the essentials of reading screeners and their administration within your schools. This event is designed to provide principals with a clear understanding of the mandated process and responsibilities for administering screeners, followed by a question and answer period.   Speakers Marlene...