Join us for #ReadOctober! Awesome prizes to be won! To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness, Read October raises money through sponsored read-a-thons to raise dyslexia awareness. Funds go directly to public libraries across Ontario. How to get involved 1. Get reading and start a

Got a PD day on September 27? Join us for a full day of learning! We'll explore how to connect screening and diagnostic assessment with foundational learning skills. Join us to dive into how early reading screening data can shape instruction! Register: onlit.org/event/data-inf…

The ONlit Resource Library is filled with gems, and here's one of our favourites! This handout for principals walks through the what, why, when, and *how* of early reading screening and PPM 168. Thanks to RobynCarnochan and Marlene Perry! onlit.org/resource/scree…

Kindergarten educators - we hope to see you at the Kindergarten Drop Ins! Kate Winn will host these interactive sessions - a brief presentation of a hot kindergarten topic, and then plenty of time for Q&A and discussion. See you there! Register: onlit.org/event/kinderga…

Well that's an easy to way to support IDA Ontario - I needed to buy some new labels anyway! : )

Fall Book Study Alert! Join Melissa Monette Smith to dig into Strive For Five Conversations. Participants will explore a framework that accelerates language comprehension and supports academic growth. Starts October 16, register here: onlit.org/event/strive-f…

With each episode of IDA Ontario Reading Road Trip, host Kate Winn recommended a picture book created by an Indigenous author or illustrator. We are adding them to our school library and teacher resource room. You can access the book lists ONlit.org

Kate is Great! Kindergarten educators - join her for a chat ⬇️

We've been asked for a short informational video about UFLI Foundations. This is what happens when you ask your Gen Z staff members to write your script... @ufliteracy instagram.com/reel/C_05GpJOz…

Shared the Ontario Human Rights Report in a presentation, today, then saw this online. Must be providence. #AllKids tinyurl.com/DyslexiaEconom… Alicia Smith Tianna Voort Una Malcolm (she/her) Alicia Smith IDA Ontario US Dept Of Education CanadasEducation.ca tinyurl.com/DyslexiaEconom…

Already registered for the #LitLearn2025 conference and love that there is a conference for parents - Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference "will focus on supporting family members of students with dyslexia."

📢 Calling all #educators! Stephanie Stollar will be the keynote at IDA Ontario #LitLearn2025! With 30+ years dedicated to improving #literacy & supporting #MTSS, Dr. Stollar empowers educators to help every student reach their full potential. #LiteracyMatters

The countdown to IDA Ontario’s #LitLearn2025 Conference has begun (221 days)! I bet registrations are already pouring in. Take advantage of early bird pricing until Nov. 15th. 2 days of incredible learning and 🤯 speakers. I. Can’t. Wait.

Year 3 is coming! it is amazing to see the growth year over year. ❤️ If you work with Canadian students and are looking for the most up to date ideas/supports/research on how to bring structured literacy to your school - you can't miss this conference! A FULL parents day too!

📢 Calling all parents and care givers! You're not going to want to miss this! Friday, April 25, 2025: The Navigating Dyslexia Family Conference will focus on supporting parents and caregivers of students with dyslexia. Sessions will focus on dyslexia, how to advocate for

We are happy to announce that Dr. Stephanie Stollar will be the opening keynote at The Literacy & Learning Educator Conference. Stay tuned for future speaker announcements coming soon! Take advantage of Early Bird pricing - ends November 15! Learn more conference.idaontario.com/purchase/

I’m looking forward to seeing all of you amazing Canadian educators in April!

The ONlit Resource Library is filled with gems, and here's one of our favourites! Fluency in Perspective is a collection of fluency passages for Grade 8, including supports for teaching multisyllabic words, vocabulary, and syntax structures in passages. onlit.org/resource/fluen…

Join us tonight for this practical and timely PD session. Our team will be on hand to answer questions and ensure your school is ready to maximize the impact of your new screening data. Register with the link below to receive the recording: onlit.org/event/screener… Ontario Principals' Council