Transition to Kindergarten Transition to Kindergarten Tips and Ideas
Simcoe County District School Board Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Conseil scolaire Viamonde Conseil scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir Protestant Separate School Board
York Region District School Board
York Catholic District School Board Toronto District School Board
Down Syndrome Association of Ontario
Transition to High School
Simcoe County District School Board Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Conseil scolaire Viamonde Conseil scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir
York Region District School Board Toronto District School Board
Transition Tips for High School students with CP
Tips for High School Success - Aide Canada
Transition Tips for High School students with disabilities
Partners for Planning (P4P) Tips for Transition to High School Tips and Resources
Transition Tips from Easter Seals (available in Simplified Chinese, Farsi, Spanish, French and English)
Tips for Successful Transitions- Easter Seals, Bloorview and OACRS
Transition back to school after summer holidays
Ministry guidelines for special education Simcoe County District School Board Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board York Region District School Board York Catholic District School Board
A parent's guide to special education
Ministry Policy and Definitions
Ministry Categories and Definitions of Exceptionalities
A Parent's Guide to IPRCs and IEPs
Resources from the Ontario Teachers' Federation
IEPs for Parents- Simcoe District School Board IEPs for Parents- York Region District School Board
Ministry of Education Resource Guide for Parents
MyEP- York Catholic District School Board Safety Plan Template and Sample
Easter Seals Kids at School
Tips for Accommodations and Modifications based on Diagnosis and Need
Easter Seals - Developing Effective IEPs
Examples of Modifications and Accommodations
Building Effective Partnerships with your child's school team
Advocacy: how to deal with concerns at school (Easter Seals)
Easter Seals "Keys to Special Education Conference" Webcasts and Handouts
Tips for advocating for your child at school
All About Me Document- sample 1
All About Me Document- sample 2
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO)- ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Education Assessments, tips for parents
Learning Disabilities Association of York Region (LDAYR)- ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Education Assessments, tips for parents
Glowing Hearts - Funding for psychoeducational assessments
Transition to Post-Secondary
Inclusive Education Program at Ontario Colleges
The Empowered Kids Ontario (EKO) Scholarship Program is offered to a youth who has been served by one of Ontario’s 21 children’s treatment centres. Deadline to apply each year is mid-April. Read about the CTN’s winners, here.
York University and Seneca College- Post-Secondary Attendant Care Program for students with physical disabilities
Ottawa's Carleton University and Algonquin College Attendant Care Program for students with physical disabilities
Tamara Gordon Foundation for Post-Secondary Funding
Easter Seals Scholarships
Portal for Awards and Scholarships for College and Universities- DisabilityAwards.ca
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for students with special circumstances - If you have a permanent disability, you could be eligible for grants and bursaries in addition to an OSAP loan. Scholarship for students with brain injury or stroke
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Seneca and York University Programs for students with autism
The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents
Ministry Transition “Pathways” Program
Transition Planning Tips and Ideas
Transition Checklist
Connectability.ca - resources for kids, youth and adults with disabilities.
Ministry of Education Website - Health and Safety Measures for 2021-22
York Region: Tips, Resources and Links: Staying Safe at School Simcoe County: Tips, Resources and Links: Return to School
Toronto: Tips, Resources and Links: Returning to School
School Board COVID-19 Updates for School Year 2021-22:
York Region District School Board Re-Entry Plan
York Catholic District School Board Re-Entry Plan
Simcoe County District School Board Return to School Plan
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Re-Opening Plan
Conseil scolaire Viamonde
Conseil scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir
Burkevale Protestant Separate School Board
Toronto District School Board
Videos:
McMaster Children's Hospital: Back to School Videos for Kids
Hygiene Video for Kids - Reduce the spread of COVID-19
Back to School Tips for Kids with Special Needs
Social Stories: Back to school social stories: Distance Learning, Riding the Bus and more!
For Kids: Handwashing, Coughing, Social Distancing and More Recommendations and Tips:
Tips for Developing Skills for School (English and French)
Autism Ontario: COVID-19 Back to School Transition Meeting Checklist (English)
Autism Ontario: COVID-19 Liste de controle (French)
Holland Bloorview: Back to School Recommendations
Simcoe County Early Intervention Services: Preparing Your Child for School Tips and Resources
CHEO: Back to School During COVID-19 - Tips for Parents and Caregivers
NBS-Adaptive Dance Program-Toronto
The NBS Adaptive Dance Program offers adapted creative movement classes for dancers ages 3+ with diverse cognitive, physical and developmental needs.
ldays-Social Skills-Richmond Hill
This program, is based on the evidence-based PEERS® curriculum, is designed to help children improve their social and emotional skills.
Better Together.
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