Online Learning Resources for Parents/Caregivers

Parents/Caregivers are the first and most important teachers in their child's life. Studies show that children with parents/caregivers who are actively involved in their education perform better in school.

Here are some helpful resources that can encourage parent/caregiver involvement, parent/caregiver support programs and helpful tips to engage further in your child's educational journey.

 

​​​Helpful Virtual Resources for Parents/Caregivers 

• Grand Erie District School Board Parent Support for Remote Learning 
• For Remote Learning Tip Sheets for Students with Special Education Needs, see Specialized Services.

 

Privacy and Security While Working at Home

Students who choose to work at home should review the Privacy and Security Information for advice on how to make informed decisions when it comes to privacy and sharing information. This page also features FAQs for supporting and securing students when learning online at home.
 

Resources for Supporting Students at Home 

Parents/Caregivers of elementary and secondary school students are able to support their learning at home. The following documents contain lists of resources to help you.

• Elementary students
• Secondary students

 

External Resources 

• Ontario Ministry of Education - Parent/Caregiver Information
• Ontario Federation of Home & School Associations
• Parents' Guide to the Provincial Code of Conduct
• People for Education Ontario
• Brantford Public Library
• Ontario.ca Education & Training
• The Ontario College of Teachers

 

Additional tools, resources and support for online learning

• General resources for Online Learning
• Online Learning for Students