Newcomer’s Guide to Elementary School in Ontario

What is it?	This document provides an overview of how elementary school in Ontario is organized, the resources available to newcomer children, and advice on helping children succeed as they adjust to school in a new country.
Area of focus	Understanding the Education System
Author/Provider	COPA (le Centre ontarien de prévention des agressions), Citizenship & Immigration Canada
Description	The guide includes information on the following topics: Getting Ready for School (and registering for school) Helping Your Child Adjust to a New School Learning English School Procedures Teaching and Learning in Ontario Classrooms Education Policies Student Behaviour What Students Learn Report Cards Preparing for Secondary School Parent Involvement and Communicating with the Teacher Parent Teacher Interviews Getting Involved in Your Child’s School Provincial Testing Field Trips Special Education Programs Discipline Procedures Available online in PDF format.
Target Group	Newcomer families with young children
Languages	Available in English and French
Website	http://settlement.org/ontario/education/elementary-and-secondary-school/newcomers-guides-to-education/the-newcomer-s-guide-to-elementary-school-in-Ontario/
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Client Outreach and Support Tips	Frontline workers can direct clients to the online document or share printed copies of the document.