INformation & Links
Children do better when their parents are involved in their education:
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This article in the Huffington Post offers up 25 ways to ask about your child's day.
These examples can open the door to conversation with your child:
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Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA)This site has a wealth of information on
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Ottawa Carleton Assembly of School Councils (OCASC)The Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of School Councils (OCASC) is an umbrella organization for school councils of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB). All school board councils are entitled to membership in OCASC.
OCASC provides opportunities for school councils to share experiences, problems, solutions and best practices. Through regular meetings, school councils stay informed about current board activities and can provide input to board committees. |
People for EducationFounded in 1996, People for Education is an independent charitable organization that conducts research, makes policy recommendations, and has extensive communications to support public dialogue about public education.
Their information for families and students is available in many different languages (each one is linked): عربية (Arabic) English فارسی (Farsi) हिंदी (Hindi) 한국어 (Korean) Português (Portuguese) Français (French) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi) РУССКИЙ (Russian) SOOMAALI (Somali) Español (Spanish) ارداردو (Urdu) Pilipino (Tagalog) தமிழ் (Tamil) 中文 (Chinese) |
Math Homework HelpThe OCDSB provides access to a few sites for online math help for students in kindergarten to grade 12. You will find online tutoring, interactive lessons and other resources available.
The Ontario Association for Mathematics Education offers online interactive math learning (CLIPS) for students in kindergarten to grade 12. French Tutoring & Homework HelpVoilà is a not-for-profit organization that unites hundreds of members, teachers, educators and school principals. They help students and parents meet the needs of their children studying in a French program. They offer tutoring programs, online help and other resources. OCDSB is one of their partner school boards.
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Kids Help PhoneEveryone needs help sometimes yet the stigma around mental and emotional health struggles remains strong. The threat of being judged or labeled can leave both adults and kids reluctant to seek help. From trouble with homework to dealing with loss and grief to thoughts of suicide, kids can talk to Kids Help Phone about anything. Professional counselors provide anonymous, confidential and non-judgmental support on the phone or online, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Ottawa-Carleton District School BoardThe school board website has the latest on what is going on in the school board. This includes committees, the school calendar, news releases, links to transportation, consultations and their speaker series.
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