Parent Resources

Does getting involved in your child's education sound time consuming or overwhelming?

Did you know that there are many simple things you can do at home to be involved in your child's education?

Here are some effective (and easy!) ideas for you.

Check out Tips and Tools for Parents provided by the Ministry of Education. 

• Canadian Mental Health Association Niagara Chapter
  http://cmhaniagara.ca/

• Hincks-Dellcrest ABC's of Mental Health
  http://www.hincksdellcrest.org/ABC/Parent-Resource/Welcome

• Inspiring Your Child to Learn and Love Math
  http://www.ontariodirectors.ca/parent_engagement-math/en/index.htm 

• Kids Help Phone
  http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/

• Math Homework Help 
  http://www.ontario.ca/homeworkhelp

• Parents in Partnership - a parent engagement policy for Ontario schools
  http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/involvement/PE_Policy2010.pdf

• Pathstone Mental Health
  http://www.pathstonementalhealth.ca/

• Reading and Writing with Your Child, Kindergarten to Grade 6 - A Parent Guide
  Doing Mathematics with Your Child, Kindergarten to Grade 6 - A Parent Guide 
  http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/multiLanguages.html

• TVO's Homework Zone: Supporting Children's Learning at Home
  http://homeworkzone.tvokids.com

• Contact your child's teacher or the principal. Schools can always use a helping hand both inside and outside of the classroom. You have valuable skills your school can benefit from! 

• Contact your school office to attend a School Council meeting. Every parent is invited and welcome to participate. Your voice is an important part of your child's school community.

• Need more inspiration?

  • Go to the Ontario Ministry of Education http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/