The purpose of this webinar is to introduce educators and school leaders to the new Kindergarten curriculum (2026), which will be implemented starting in the 2026-27 school year. This webinar will focus on the key changes in the new Kindergarten curriculum, as well as highlight the features and resources to support educators in preparing for...
Handwriting plays a key role in the development of early literacy skills in both writing and reading. Participants will learn about: the interconnection between writing and reading development, evidence-based tips to teach handwriting, and how to administer and interpret brief handwriting assessments. The recording of this event will be available in the ONlit Resource Library once...
This presentation focuses on the essential practices and interventions necessary for effective language and literacy development of students in French Immersion programs. It begins by laying the groundwork with high-leverage language and literacy practices that form the foundation of successful learning. We then transition to evidence-based screening, assessment, and intervention practices, tailored specifically for the...
In this webinar, participants will have the opportunity to explore the new Kindergarten curriculum in depth, including applications for their classroom practice. This comprehensive webinar is designed for Kindergarten educators, school leaders, and system leaders seeking a clear understanding of the updated curriculum and its focus on strengthening foundational skills in literacy, math, and STEM....
Ce webinaire donnera l’occasion aux participantes et participants d’explorer en profondeur le nouveau programme-cadre de la maternelle et du jardin d’enfants (2026), y compris sa mise en pratique en classe. Il s’adresse aux équipes pédagogiques de la maternelle et du jardin d’enfants, aux directions d’école et aux conseillères et conseillers pédagogiques qui souhaitent explorer le nouveau programme-cadre, y compris l’accent mis sur le renforcement...
Cette présentation se concentre sur les pratiques et les interventions essentielles nécessaires au développement efficace du langage et de la littératie des élèves dans les programmes de français. Elle commence par poser les bases avec des pratiques langagières et de littératie à fort effet de levier qui constituent le fondement d'un apprentissage réussi. Nous passons...
As we roll out early reading screening this fall, we know you have questions about implementation, logistics, and how to effectively use your data. This year’s Data and Screening Drop-In series is designed to provide you with the insights and support you need! Join Marlene and Jordan and special guests from the ONlit team for...
Dans la communauté de lecteurs, les interactions entre les enfants sont essentielles. La lecture en duo s’avère un dispositif de choix pour susciter de tels échanges à la maternelle, au jardin d’enfants et au début du primaire (1re et 2e années). Dans ce webinaire, nous explorerons différentes modalités de mise en œuvre de la lecture...
Join us for an engaging virtual session that pairs practical, play‑based strategies with explicit oral language instruction for Kindergarten Multilingual Learners, as well as students with Developmental Language Disorder and language delays. Participants will explore routines, scaffolds, and interactive activities that strengthen vocabulary, conversation skills, and overall language development in joyful, developmentally appropriate ways—while nurturing...
Il est maintenant reconnu que l’enseignement de la grammaire ne devrait pas être réalisé en silo. En effet, pour que les élèves perçoivent l’utilité des notions grammaticales qu’on leur enseigne, il est important que leur enseignement repose sur des contextes linguistiques authentiques. C’est dans cette optique que, dans le cadre de cette série de quatre...
Strengthen your understanding of language and early literacy learning in Ontario’s Kindergarten Curriculum (2026). This webinar will be delivered in partnership with Dyslexia Canada: ONlit and is intended to support Kindergarten educators in teaching and assessing the new learning about the foundations of language. Participants will take a deep dive into the new Foundations of...
This three-part series explores how strong core instruction lays the essential foundation for all readers, while recognizing that some students will still require intensified support through tier 2 and tier 3 intervention. We will examine what it means to provide meaningful intervention beyond the core, and how educators can adjust content, dosage, and delivery to...
