Adult and Distance Education Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Homework Help Ontario Ministry of Education & Training Schools & School Boards The Teaching Profession Homeschooling Bibliothèque de Référence Virtuelle

Adult and Distance Education

 

• Gary Allan High School A wide range of programs for learners of all ages in communities across Halton Region.
• General Educational Development Testing (GED) The GED testing program for adults who wish to earn the Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate.
• The Centre for Skills Development and Training Academic and language skills upgrading, career planning and development and pre-apprenticeship trades and technology training.
• The Independent Learning Centre Educational services and credit courses for students wishing to earn a diploma or upgrade their skills at their own pace.

 

Postsecondary Education

 

• MacLean's Magazine University Rankings 2007 MacLean's annual ranking of the best universities in Canada.
• Globe and Mail University Report Card '07 The Globe and Mail grades Canadian universities in a wide variety of categories.
• Ontario Colleges Addresses and web sites for all colleges in the province of Ontario.
• Ontario College Application Service Check out college programs and costs and apply online.
• Ontario Universities Addresses and web sites for all universities in the province of Ontario.
• Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) Online application centre for all Ontario universities as well as information on admission requirements.
• Sheridan College Home page for Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Oakville, Ontario.
• Apprenticeship Information Information and links to help you get started in an apprenticeship.
• openculture Free podcast collections from some of the world’s leading universities.

 

Financial Assistance

 

• Canada Millennium Scholarships Foundation A bursary program for those in financial need and an Excellence Award program recognizing academic merit and individual leadership.
• Canada Student Loans Program Information on student loans for part-time and full-time students. Includes loan repayment schedules and links to provincial resources
• Canada Study Grants Funded by the Government of Canada but administered in Ontario by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). For students with dependants, disabilities, high needs, and women in certain doctoral studies.
• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Student loans and online application procedures for students in the province of Ontario.
• ScholarshipsCanada A searchable database of Canadian scholarships offered in all provinces and territories.
• Studentawards Information on scholarships, bursaries, grants and other forms of financial assistance from private and not-for-profit sectors. Includes awards for those wishing to study abroad.

 

Homework Help

 

• Ask a Teacher The ultimate online destination for Ontario high school students - featuring essay feedback, chat, exercises and EQAO resources.
• SOS Devoirs Free homework support service for Ontario's francophone students in Grades 1 through 12.

 

Ontario Ministry of Education & Training

 

• Curriculum Guidelines Elementary and secondary school curriculum and policies as well as curriculum related sites of interest.
• Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) Information on Grades 3, 6, & 9 province-wide assessment exams as well as the Grade 10 Test of Reading and Writing Skills.
• Guide to Ontario's New Standards for High School Outlines high school diploma requirements and explains course curriculum guidelines.
• Ontario Ministry of Education & Training Links to education sites, training & jobs, government publications and press releases, and biographies on departmental Ministers.

 

Schools & School Boards

 

• Conference of Independent Schools A directory of private schools in Ontario as well as links to the Canadian Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools.
• Halton District School Board Provides information about the Halton District School Board and sites of interest for teachers, students, parents and educators.
• HDSB Boundary Maps 2007-2008 Halton District School Board School Boundary Maps
• Halton Catholic District School Board Provides information about the Halton Catholic District School Board and sites of interest for teachers, students, parents and educators.
• Ontario School Board Profiles and Boundary Maps Detailed information on each of the province's 72 school boards.
• Conseil Scolaire de District du Centre-Sud-Ouest Conseil offrant aux familles francophones qui résident dans le Centre-Sud-Ouest de l'Ontario une éducation publique de langue française.
• Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre-Sud Conseil offrant aux familles francophones qui résident dans le Centre-Sud de l'Ontario une éducation catholique de langue française.

 

The Teaching Profession

 

• OISE One of the largest and most research-intensive faculties of education in North America.
• Ontario College of Teachers A member organization serving the teaching profession in Ontario.
• Teacher Education Application Service The centralized application service for those applying to Faculties of Education.

 

Homeschooling

 

• The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents A provincial homeschool group providing support to homeschooling families and information on home-based education.
• The Homeschool Network A support group of homeschooling parents in the Halton region.

 

Bibliothèque de Référence Virtuelle

 

• Bibliothèque de Référence Virtuelle La Bibliothèque de référence virtuelle est une source d'information thématique et fiable particulièrement axée sur les contenus canadien et ontarien.