Learning Disabilities

Resources designed to support students with Learning Disabilities developed by the ministry, school boards and others.

Ministry Resources

Overview of Policy & Program Memorandum No. 8: Identification of and Program Planning For Students with Learning Disabilities		PDF

Learning for All K-12 EduGAINS On this site, you will find information and ministry and school boards resources related to Learning for All, K-12 (2013).		Web Page

Individual Education Plans and Transition Plans On this site, you will find Individual Eduation Plan and Transition Plan samples for students with learning disabilities.		Web Page

Other Resources

LD@school Web Site The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) LDAO has developed a bilingual resource to provide Ontario educators with meaningful information to help support students with learning disabilities, known as LD@school. The LD@school website features evidence-based, evidence-informed and practice-informed approaches, practices and strategies that can be put directly to use in the classroom.		Website

Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) – Universal Design for Learning CAST is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning.		Website

Board-developed Resources

The resources in this section are developed by school boards in Ontario. School boards have granted ministry permission to share publicly on this site for educational/training purposes. If you have any learning stories and resources that you think are appropriate for this section, please contact: [email protected]

Learning Skills and Executive Function: A Student’s Symphony (Toronto Catholic District School Board Psychology Newsletter, February 2015)		PDF

Learning Skill, Work Habits, and Executive Functioning: A Parent Newsletter (Toronto Catholic District School Board Parent Newsletter, 2015)		PDF