Looking for tips on parent-teacher interviews, starting school, solving problems at school, making choices in high school, or EQAO testing? Do you need to know more about special education?

Parents and students feel a lot of pressure about making the right decision about high school courses. This tip sheet provides information about the different types of courses and where they lead.

All students will have times when they struggle with schoolwork or with school life. But some students may need extra support from a special education program. This tip sheet answers your questions.

→ Or click here to visit our special education resource page for detailed information.

Parent-teacher interviews are usually short. This tip sheet will help you prepare so you can make the best use of the time with your child's teacher.

Find out more about Ontario's schools! This one page brochure will give you lots of important and up-to-date infomation at a glance.

• Click here to view the brochure in English

What is a school council? How do they work? Who can become a member? These questions and more are answered in our school council tip sheet.

• Click here to view our school council tip sheet in English.

Starting school can be scary for kids and parents. We have tips to help parents prepare their children for kindergarten and Grade 1.

• Click here to view our starting school tip sheet in English.

Who should you talk to if you have a question or a problem? The school system can sometimes be confusing or intimidating. This tip sheet offers concrete advice and a clear step-by-step process for solving problems.

• Click here to view our solving problems at school tip sheet in English.

Click here to view the Guidebook.

Schools and community groups across Ontario offer many innovative programs and activities to include parents in their children’s education.

We have compiled a Guide to some of those activities.

Do you need help with homework? FREE online tutoring for high school students is offered by the Independent Learning Centre. Certified teachers are available five nights a week (Sunday through Thursday) and they even offer a free essay feedback service.

Go to the website – www.ilc.org – and select the tab “Ask a Teacher”.

Scroll down to Chat Rooms. Students can register to receive free online
tutoring and get live homework help. The Chat Rooms are free to Ontario high school students and are open every Sunday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., except during holidays.

(The Independent Learning Centre is part of TVOntario.)