Important Canadians Unit Launch

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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 […]

Event Series Summer Syntax Celebration

Summer Syntax Celebration

Zoom

Syntax is often overlooked and misunderstood, but is KEY to reading and writing proficiency!   This series presents research on syntax and explains its critical role in comprehending complex text, reading fluency, and writing coherent sentences. Armed with this understanding, educators will learn how to […]

La lecture à voix haute

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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 […]

Embedded Picture Mnemonics Launch Party!

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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 […]

Event Series C.A.T. Chats

C.A.T. Chats

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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 to exploring resources and best practices, the Curriculum Assistance Team is here to support you. […]

Event Series The OMLTA Reading Network

The OMLTA Reading Network – Partner Event

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The Ontario Modern Language Teachers’ Association/Association ontarienne des professeurs de langues vivantes (OMLTA/AOPLV) will be hosting a series of networking sessions for FSL educators to provide you with resources and strategies to support the teaching of reading in all FSL programs. Date and Time Topic […]

Getting Ready for Report Cards – Part Two

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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 […]

Event Series The Literary Coaching Network

The Literacy Coaching Network

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Join Sharon Korosi for this ONLit series, The Literacy Coaching Network. Our work will begin with a book study of Jennifer Pierce and Kimberly St. Martin’s Coaching for Systems and Teacher Change. “Coaching between educators is one of the best ways to improve outcomes for […]

RISE Speaker Series – Partner Event

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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, […]

Étude de livre: Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction

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Après avoir administré un dépistage précoce universel des compétences en lecture, comment le personnel scolaire peut-il interpréter les données probantes afin de fournir un enseignement explicite, une intervention ciblée et de meilleurs résultats en lecture ? Rejoignez Jordan Sloan pour approfondir vos connaissances des outils […]

Event Series Book Study: How Learning Happens

Book Study: How Learning Happens

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Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.   We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the […]