Early Reading Intervention Program Early Success is an early reading intervention program that focuses on both word recognition and comprehension strategies delivered to groups of six or less Grade 1 Regular Program students. Student selection is based on early reading achievement data provided by the Senior Kindergarten teachers along with data collected through the program's Assessment Tasks of Grade 1 students. As the program progresses, an "I can read" attitude quickly develops. One to One Grade 9 Math Program Grade 9 students in all our high schools are blending technology with current math curriculum through an innovative program in partnership with Apple Canada. Students are able to conceptualize the abstracts of mathematics through the use of Apple iBook laptops running a suite of mathematics applications. Math teachers at higher grades are beginning to look at ways they can use the technology to better deliver parts of their curriculum as well. Best Start and Daycare Centres A number of community schools within the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have Daycare Centres, Early Years Centres, or Before and After School programs. Check with your community school to see what may be available in your neighborhood. Safe Schools Initiatives 'Peaceful Schools' is a broad set of initiatives designed to alleviate and reduce the risk of bullying in our schools. Schools implement a variety of creative approaches centred around staff, peer and self monitoring, organized activities, positive reinforcement, conflict resolution programs, guest speakers, clear expectations and behavior modeling. Empowered Student Partnership (ESP) St. Charles College students are participating with Greater Sudbury Police and the Sudbury and District Health Unit in a pilot project designed to give students an opportunity to get involved in solving problems specific to their schools. The key objectives of the program are to stand up against relationship violence, drug abuse and bullying where it exists and to take action to promote a safe school environment and become a driving force behind all safe school initiatives. Community Builders The Youth Leadership Initiative is an innovative community-based program developed in partnership with elementary schools that promotes sustainable change in school cultures. It is based on a leadership model that empowers students in Grades 5-8 to educate their peers about how racism and other mistreatments/exclusion affect us all. Community Builders helps schools become more equitable and inclusive. Goals for Growth Our elementary panel has introduced an Ontario produced program entitled 'Goals for Growth' from Grades 1 - 3. The program teaches children to set goals which in turn empowers children to be responsible for their own learning. Goals for Growth is an early years component of 'Choice into Action', a guidance and career education program that students are involved in from Grade 1 through Grade 12. Destination Conservation Destination Conservation (DC) is a practical, student-driven, activity-based program that brings environmental education alive in our schools. A cooperative team of students, teachers, principals, custodians and parents work together with Destination Conservation partners in a multi-year program designed to increase sustainability by helping schools conserve resources and protect the environment. Rainbows Rainbows is a not-for-profit international organization that provides training and curricula for establishing peer support groups to individuals of all ages who have experienced a death, divorce or other painful transition in the family. Rainbows goals include facilitating a healthy acceptance of the changes that have taken place in the lives of these individuals. The Rainbows program is offered at several SCDSB schools through teacher and staff volunteers Risk Watch Program Risk Watch is a comprehensive injury prevention curriculum based program for children in preschool through to Grade 8. The program provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to be much safer and prevent injuries. Risk Watch activities combine teaching and imagination to help children learn to promote their own safety, as well as the safety and well-being of their friends, families and communities. Risk Watch addresses eight specific risk areas, and each of the eight learning modules can easily be integrated into core subjects such as health, language arts and physical education.

Ontario Curriculum Documents and Achievement Standards from K - 12 Ontario Ministry of Education Main Page Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner (OCUP) Education in Ontario is a partnership between the the provincial Ministry of Education and local School Boards. Ontario's Ministry of Education sets curriculum policy and defines what teachers are required to teach and students are expected to learn in each grade and subject from JK through Grade 12. Through the Education Quality and Accountability Office, student achievement across the province is assessed, and recommendations on improving student success are made. In June 2004, the government announced $160 million in new resources for the "Education Foundations" Program to assist more students each year reach high levels in reading, writing, comprehension and math. Ontario's goal is to see 75 per cent of 12-year-olds reaching the provincial standard on province wide reading, writing and math tests by 2008. Initiatives that began in the 2004/2005 school year are slated to continue through 2008 and are focused on smaller classes in the primary grades, the provision of the latest teaching resources, techniques and training guides, and specially trained Lead Teachers in grades JK - Grade 6. With a consistent province-wide framework ensured, teaching and assessment strategies are left to the professional judgment of school boards and teachers, enabling them to address individual student needs and deliver the curriculum in a context that reflects the needs of the communities they serve.