Assessment & Evaluations

Webinar Recording: Leading and Staying on Track – Leveraging Data to Monitor and Implement Informed Programs That Make an Impact

Join us as we dive deeper into instruction that supports reading fluency and comprehension after primary (Grades 4-12+), using evidence-based practices and strategies rooted in the Science of Reading.

By |May 2nd, 2024|Categories: Assessment & Evaluations, Educator Supports|Tags: , |Comments Off on Webinar Recording: Leading and Staying on Track – Leveraging Data to Monitor and Implement Informed Programs That Make an Impact
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Making the Change to Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction: A guide for system leaders selecting and implementing reading programs

The Making the Change to Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction guide highlights the steps these Ontario school boards have taken to make the change from balanced literacy to evidence-based literacy instruction.

By |August 31st, 2023|Categories: Assessment & Evaluations, Educator Supports, Literacy|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Making the Change to Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction: A guide for system leaders selecting and implementing reading programs
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VIDEO: Tory’s Success Story – How Educators Helped Me Succeed

Tory was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as a child. Watch this video and discover the simple moments of support from caring educators that made all the difference. 

By |August 30th, 2021|Categories: Assessment & Evaluations, Literacy, Self-Advocacy, Transitions|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on VIDEO: Tory’s Success Story – How Educators Helped Me Succeed
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Seen, Understood, Accepted, and Celebrated: Using Broader Lenses to Assess Online Engagement in Learners of All Ages

Consider this: you might actually be missing a lot of the student engagement that your hard work and dedication have created. Teachers need to learn how to recognize and fully appreciate the wide range of engagement that is already occurring in classrooms and in online spaces.

By |June 1st, 2021|Categories: Assessment & Evaluations, Educator Supports|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Seen, Understood, Accepted, and Celebrated: Using Broader Lenses to Assess Online Engagement in Learners of All Ages
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Webinar Recording: Recognizing and Understanding Girls with ADHD

ADHD is a prevalent diagnosis, but girls are often missed because their ADHD presents in different ways than boys, leading to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.

By |May 28th, 2021|Categories: Assessment & Evaluations, Dual Diagnosis, Executive Function, Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Webinar Recording: Recognizing and Understanding Girls with ADHD

Webinar Recording: Teaching Students with LDs Online – Engagement, Work Completion and Evaluation

Educating and learning online can be daunting in the best of times. If your students have learning disabilities (LDs) it can be even more complicated. How do you adapt online lessons to meet the needs and tap into their strengths of students with LDs?

By |January 26th, 2021|Categories: Assessment & Evaluations, Educator Supports|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Webinar Recording: Teaching Students with LDs Online – Engagement, Work Completion and Evaluation

Homework Strategies for Students with LDs

Students with learning disabilities (LDs) commonly encounter more difficulties than their peers when it comes to working in the often less structured environment of home.

By |December 9th, 2020|Categories: Assessment & Evaluations, Educator Supports|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Homework Strategies for Students with LDs
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FAQ: Extra time in assessment settings

Unfortunately, there is no miracle strategy to make students manage their time, especially on their own. Nathalie Arbour answers questions received from webinar participants about giving students extra time in assessment settings.

By |January 9th, 2020|Categories: Assessment & Evaluations|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on FAQ: Extra time in assessment settings
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Webinar Recording: Assessing Thinking in Fluid, Manageable and Authentic Ways

In this webinar, we will examine various ways to assess thinking that allow students to demonstrate their learning without the barriers of inflexible assessment tasks. Participants will consider some sample assessment tools and think about how teacher teams, schools or districts might collaboratively refine their approach to assessing thinking.

By |November 4th, 2019|Categories: Assessment & Evaluations|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Webinar Recording: Assessing Thinking in Fluid, Manageable and Authentic Ways
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How can I support a student who is experiencing difficulty learning?

The decision tree below is a tool offering educators (grades 1 through 12) a roadmap to identifying issues and solutions when a student demonstrates difficulty learning. It is based on a series of five questions that educators can ask themselves in order to identify the difficulty observed in the student. Depending on the answer to [...]

By |November 30th, 2017|Categories: Assessment & Evaluations, Educator Supports|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on How can I support a student who is experiencing difficulty learning?
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