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The OTF website resources
The OTF website resources
Teachers Gateway has been put together by the OTF has a way to help educators with things like different strategies and teaching resources that can be useful to all.
Resources to guide your approach to teaching special education
Resources to guide your approach to teaching special education
General Resources
General Resources
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has Information for educators about making the classroom a more accessible, equitable, and inclusive environment.
Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchart, Mark Church and Karin Morrison is a book that offers educators research-based solutions for enhancing students' thinking and comprehension abilities
Grading for Equity - Joe Feldman is a book designed to improve the way in which we as educators approach grading by using a more equitable approach for assessment
Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain - Zaretta Hammond is a book that delves into how educators can engage and support students from diverse backgrounds by incorporating culturally responsive teaching strategies
Access page A14 for: Categories and Definitions of Exceptionalities
Access page B5 for: Early identification procedures and intervention strategies
Access page F2 for: Obtaining Additional Qualifications (AQs) in Special Education and for Teaching Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Are Blind or Have Low Vision, or Are Deafblind
Assessment
Assessment
Problem solving
Problem solving
Resources to Support your Teaching
Resources to Support your Teaching
Alternative Education Resources for Ontario (AREO) offers a catalogue of educational resources needed in a timely manner to enable students to succeed. Note: Only school resource staff or a teacher can request an account on AERO
Jordan's Principle - Funding for First-Nations students which can be utilized towards indigenous students with special needs
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are Information for educators, students, and parents about IEPs in Ontario.
Read & Write for Google Chrome is a Google Chrome Extension that requires the user to browse with Google Chrome. This resource promotes accessibility offering students speech-to-text software, and whole document read-alouds
BoardMaker is a resource used to create PICS and other visual prompts for students. BoardMaker can also be used to create interactive lessons and activities for students. Requires a membership to access - connect with your Special Education team or Administrator for more information
Proloquo2Go (P2G) is a resource that provides nonverbal students with a voice as it is a speech tool that can be downloaded onto an iPad. While the program can be overwhelming at first it could be highly beneficial to the students who need it. Paid program that requires an iPad to run.
SNOW (Special Needs Opportunity Window) is a branch of the Inclusive Design Research Centre at OCAD University that focuses on inclusive learning and education for all. Their goal is to provide training and information on technologies and inclusive practice. Good way to learn how to help your students with technology issues, especially if you find that your computer likes to work against you.
Visual Schedules for primary/junior grades which can be modified and adapted, designed to help support students with transitions throughout the day and so they know what to expect from the day
Online stopwatch is a website with a variety of themed timers to help students be engaged in their work and kee track of how much time they have to work which helps encourage staying on task
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