The Discussion Paper, Supporting Learning and Teaching in Ontario’s Elementary Schools and the accompanying Survey on the elementary curriculum are now posted on the ministry website.~

Find below the URL links to the Discussion Paper and Survey.~ There are three distinct sets of questions to capture the unique perspectives of parents, community members, educators, stakeholders, administrators and students. The survey will be available on the ministry website until November 4, 2009 through the following links:~

(a)  For parents, parent groups and community members: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/curriculum.html

(b)  For educators and stakeholder groups: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teachers/curriculum.html

(c)  For students and student groups: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/students/

(d)  For administrators: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/

Through these electronic links, the Working Group on the Elementary Curriculum is providing an opportunity for group and/or individual feedback.~ A series of consultation meetings and focus group sessions will also be held across the province during October and early November.

 The Discussion Paper and Survey are provided to facilitate local discussions and the response process