Resources for Parents

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SWIS


Settlement Workers in Schools Program (SWIS) for families in Simcoe Muskoka schools.
Families or secondary students who are new to the region can fill out the referral form to connect with a SWIS.
   Translated COVID-19 terms and behaviours explained in various resources created by PHO for the general public. These resources are available in over 20 languages and are complementary to the current public, public health, and health care guidance available on the Ministry of Health's website.
  211 connects people living in Canada with the appropriate government services.   Other languages are available on the phone.

 parent info - ministry of ed
ministry of ed

9 Parent Information Sheets available in 25 languages for parents with elementary or secondary students.

YMCA Simcoe Muskoka logo

YMCA Newcomer Services ensures eligible newcomers to Canada receive appropriate English language training and settlement services including assessment of needs, orientation, information and referral, and labour market information in order to feel welcomed in the community and to participate socially, culturally and economically. These services are supported by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
School communities: Barrie, Bradford, Innisfil, Muskoka, 


 Newmarket immigrant services logo

 The  Newmarket Welcome Immigrant Services offers a mobile outreach and mobile unit to newcomers for virtual English classes, settlement services,  and orientation . 
School communities:  Alliston, Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Orillia, Midland and Penetanguishine areas.


 settlment.org


This website provides newcomers with the helpful tools and answers they need for settling in, or immigrating to, Ontario, Canada.  Information available in 30 languages here.

   Oral health information (brochures, postcards) and free dental services available to children ages 0-17.  Check out a variety of resources, including multi-language tip sheets for all ages.
 new youth.ca homepage  

This website is a place for young (grade 7-12) newcomers to find reliable information and services to access.  Available in French in English.


 full day kindergarten ministry of education page
 
The Ministry of Education’s Full Day Kindergarten  website - available in 16 languages (at the bottom of the page).

 


Canada's Food Guide Snapshot has been translated into many different languages.

   
settlement org logo   Special Education Information in Multiple Languages


Elementary Students


newcomers guide - elementary - english
This guide provides information and suggestions for parents who are new to the Ontario school system.  It explains the school calendar and routines in all Ontario schools.  Available in French, English and Arabic.

 parent teacher int elementary
Parent-Teacher Interviews - Elementary
This video can help you learn what to expect at a parent-teacher interview.  Available in 17 languages from settlement.org


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settlement org

Full Day Kindergarten:
A Question and Answer Guide for Parents


ministry of ed 

Information About Full Day Kindergarten for Parents
in Many Languages
 
Secondary Students


newcomer's guide to sec schools
This guide provides information and suggestions for parents who are new to the Ontario school system.  It explains the school calendar and routines in all Ontario schools.  Available in French, English and Arabic.

settlment.org ESL corner
For the English language learner (ELL), settlement.org has created some clear language tools for vocabulary, glossary and language exercises. This section will also be useful for ESL teachers, mentors and volunteers. Settlement.org has included audio files within many exercises. Listen to them to improve your pronunciation.

 parent teacher int sec
Parent-Teacher Interviews - Secondary
This video can help you learn what to expect at a parent-teacher interview and how you can support your child's learning by communicating with his or her teachers.  Available in 17 languages from settlement.org


 

An independent organization working to support public education in Ontario’s English, French and Catholic schools.  Information and 
multi-lingual tip sheets for parents.