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Tools to support academic achievement.

  • First Nations, Métis and Inuit Nurses Association of Canada – mentorship program
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  • ABC Life Literacy Canada
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  • Academic Tips
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  • Academic Zone – Essay Zone – an interactive online writing resource that engages students while increasing their understanding of the writing process
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  • Access Bridges.com – educational tools i.e. create a CV, homework helper, writing a thesis, survey research
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  • Centre for Teaching Excellence – note taking and study skills guide
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  • Contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities at the local post-secondary institution
  • Contact the Student Services office at the local post-secondary institution
  • Contact the Writing Support Centre at the local post-secondary institution
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking software allows individuals to talk to their PC into most windows based applications. Spoken words appear instantly on the screen. All commands are voice activated.
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  • E-Learning Ontario, Ministry of Education – online courses (elementary and secondary)
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  • Homework Help
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  • How to Study – more than 80 tips and articles on study skills and learning
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  • Independent Learning Centre – Ontario’s designated provider of distance education and GED testing.  The website includes school, GED testing, ask a teacher, education partners, publications, public service announcements, employment opportunities
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  • Independent Learning Centre – high school credit courses, GED testing, on line tutoring for grades 9 to 12, homework and study resources, ask a teacher
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  • Kurzweil Educational Systems – Kurzweil 3000™ is the comprehensive reading, writing and learning software solution for any struggling reader, including individuals with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or those who are English Language Learners.
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  • Lakehead University Designated Student Groups: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Native Canadian Student Awards
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  • LearnersTV – video lectures, video courses, science animations, lecture notes, online test, lecture presentations absolutely FREE
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  • Ministry of Education – students, parents, teachers, administrators – find schools, child care options, Ontario curriculum, healthy schools, safe schools, special education, etc.
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  • Ministry of Community and Social Services – One window access for developmental services – regional contact points will provide information (i.e. assessments, navigating the system), confirm eligibility for services and supports, determine service and support needs, link people to services and supports, administer direct funding agreements
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  • National Educational Association of Disabled Students, High School Transition – moving on, funding and scholarship programs, transition programs, federal programs for students, student success stories, non-governmental organizations, disabled students’ leadership, frequently asked questions, additional resources, on campus services
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  • OnLine Education Data Base – online colleges, online degrees, online programs, rankings, library, financial aid, blog, career guide, fast track careers and more
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  • Ontario Association for Mathematics Education
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  • Ontario Learn – online course, online college, online education, distance education
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  • Parenting and Literacy Centres, Ministry of Education
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  • Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition
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  • Research Guide for Students
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  • Sioux Hudson Literacy Council – a non-profit, community base, client centred Literacy and Basic skills Program – online courses, projects/partnerships
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  • Sophia – free online resources to help students prepare for college
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  • Special Education Resource, Ministry of Education – an overview, resolving identification or placement issues, policy direction, resource documents, individual education plans and more
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  • Student Development Centre, University of Western
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  • Student Life, University of Guelph – student support positions in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Resource Centre
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  • Study Group Guide for Students
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  • Study Tips – on line programs, study skills, holistic learning, improve memory, increase brain performance and more
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  • Study Tips for Students
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  • Success in Math – math tutors
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  • Thesis Writing Resources for Students – articles, topics, example thesis
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  • Toastmaster International – 10 tips for public speaking
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  • Tutor.com
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  • Unique Minds – on line tutoring services in most subjects for grade 1 to university
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  • Where there’s a will, there’s a way to close the achievement gap for children with special needs
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  • York University Skill Building – on line resources, downloadable brochures, academic support at York
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