
Helpful Links
Local Partners
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Ontario Early Years Centres Resource centre for parents of children aged 6 or under.
Local Libraries
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Bruce County Public Libraries – Substantial library network serving Bruce County residents with online resources.
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Grey Highlands Public Library – Public library network with locations in Flesherton, Kimberley, and Markdale.
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Hanover Public Library – Public library in Hanover offering both in person and online resources for kids.
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Southgate Public Library – Public library in Southgate offering in person events for kids.
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West Grey Public Library – Public library network with locations in Durham, Neustadt, Elmwood, and Ayton.
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Chapter One - Global Free Library
Government Sites
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Ontario Ministry of Education This is the main link to the Ministry of Education.
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Ontario Curriculum Ontario Curriculum and other related documents of interest to teachers and parents.
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Learning Exceptionalities Information on policy and regulations for learning exceptionalities; procedures for IEPs and IPRCs. (For further information see Learning Exceptionalities sites below.)
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The Ontario Trillium Foundation The Trillium foundation supports many organizations benefiting youth in Ontario; they have been key players in the revitalization of the Youth Literacy Council.
Organization for Learning Exceptionalities
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Learning Disabilities Association of Canada The LDAC site includes a broad range of resources for learning exceptionalities.
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Attention Deficit Resource Network (ADRN) Information and resources on AD/ADHD
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International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Information and resources on dyslexia (specific reading disability).
Resources for Tutors
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Literacy Connections Information on reading, teaching and tutoring techniques; resources that are useful for teachers, volunteers and directors of literacy programs.
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North West Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) Site based in Portland OR; supports volunteer tutoring and mentoring organizations. Ideas on tutoring and tutor training.
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Stenhouse Publishers Books by teachers for teachers, on topics such as strategies for teaching, reading comprehension. etc, many available in full online.
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AAAMath Resources for teaching math, sorted by grade level.
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Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation – A valuable source of of information.
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