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with particular emphasis on the needs of Aboriginal learners. One area of focus for this project was the critical area of oral language. Over the past year, the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat has provided more than 􏰀2.5 million to the NOEL boards in support of this initiative.
Tutors in the Classroom
• This project has provided more than 􏰀2.5 million over the past two years to provide tutors for students who require additional support. Aboriginal students are among the students who have benefited from this program. This is a partnership program between school boards and the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat that has resulted in the hiring of more than 3500 university and college students, since September 2005, as tutors
for students in JK-6.
The Learning Circle Partnership: Renfrew Catholic District School Board, Renfrew County Public District School Board, and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
• The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat has provided 􏰀380,000 for
the development of this partnership to provide additional support in literacy and numeracy to Aboriginal students and to enhance student confidence and engagement in learning.
Professional Learning
• The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat is committed to providing resources and support to boards to assist them in achieving equity of outcomes. To that end, a series of webcasts has been produced to support teachers in strengthening classroom practice. These webcasts allow for “anywhere, anytime” professional learning. Although the webcasts provide valuable professional learning on a variety of subjects, two are of particular value for supporting teachers as they improve edu- cational opportunities for Aboriginal students. These include “Unlocking the Potential of Aboriginal Students” and “Differentiating Instruction”.
Ontario Focused Intervention Partnership (OFIP)
• The Ontario Focused Intervention Partnership (OFIP) provides a range of supports for boards and schools in general and more intense support
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