A Guide to Understanding IEP Areas for Growth and Accommodations

Students are unique.  We know this, we understand this, and we have evidence of this every day within our classrooms, and through our lived experiences.  We also know that “[a]ll students can learn with the use of specific strategies that meet each student’s unique learning needs.” (Teach Spec Ed: https://www.teachspeced.ca/) This is why it's so … Continue reading A Guide to Understanding IEP Areas for Growth and Accommodations

How to Apply to the Toronto District School Board (TDSB)

Advice for Beginning Teachers and Student Teachers Introduction https://unsplash.com/@moren Many of you will want to apply to the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) as an occasional teacher so that you can quickly step into the profession.Everything you need to know about that process is detailed on this website: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Employment/Teaching/Occasional So, then, you might be wondering … Continue reading How to Apply to the Toronto District School Board (TDSB)

Gender Representation in the Classroom: Final Thoughts

Gender representation is a serious issue that is constantly changing.  Each month brings new issues to the forefront; strong teachers will use current events to help shape their dynamic lessons. This lesson is part of a large mini-unit on Teaching Gender Representation in the Media.  It can be used as a stand-alone piece or part of … Continue reading Gender Representation in the Classroom: Final Thoughts