Education, fun, games and safety for kids online | Kids Space Statistics Worldwide | free data for the world Invaluable Web Sites for Homeschoolers Homeschoolers know that hopping onto the Web is always more useful when you know where you're going and what you expect to find when you get there. The Web sites in the following list all offer solid educational material — some contain great articles worth reading; others offer online lesson plans or other educational helps: A to Z Home's Cool: Great resource site Eduscapes: In-depth, topical Web links for many subjects Gateway to 21st Century Skills: Lesson plans on all subjects HomeEducator.com: Fantastic articles for homeschoolers Teachnology: In-depth, science-oriented lesson helps
Engineering Market Research Reports The global engineering market is defined through services relating to the application of advanced mathematics, sciences, social sciences, skills, experience and professional knowledge to design and realize practical solutions for clients that could include buildings, structures, equipment, industrial processes, products, civil, environmental and social projects, programs, and other initiatives. Engineering is a broadly-applied term for services rendered to customers in the pharmaceuticals, medical, life sciences, building and construction, architecture, automotive, aviation and aerospace, research and development (R&D), equipment manufacturing, product manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, defense, specialty chemicals, oil & gas, and utilities industries as well as entire market sectors in government services and energy. In many contexts, the term engineering can refer more specifically to civil engineering.
Worksheets, Lesson Plans, Teacher Resources, and Rubrics from TeAch-nology.com LABORSTA Internet (E) Taking the Leap into Homeschooling So you're thinking about leaping into homeschooling. The excitement of a new life decision always brings some jitters with it. Although the idea of homeschooling intrigues you, a few questions may still nag at the back of your mind. Reasons to choose homeschooling Why do you want to homeschool? Ensuring educational excellence Perhaps you aren't entirely sure that your child is getting what she needs at the local school. Does this mean your school system is awful? Many parents decide to homeschool for educational excellence. Meeting your child's special needs Sometimes the school system simply fails to meet your child's needs. This situation is so frustrating for parents! Bringing a child like this home rescues him from the condemnation he feels at school. If you rescue your child from an emotionally stressful or failure-ridden school year, he may need some time to unwind and get used to his new daily surroundings. Retaining religious convictions Locate tradition-specific curriculum.
stats | Millennium Indicators The Millennium Development Goals Report 2013 was launched in Geneva by the Secretary-General on 1 July 2013. The report presents the yearly assessment of global and regional progress towards the MDGs. With the deadline for the MDGs on the horizon, this year's report examines where the targets have been met and where redoubled efforts are needed urgently to accelerate the progress. It also reveals that our attention needs to focus on disparities across geographical areas and population groups within countries. The report is based on comprehensive official statistics compiled by the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on MDG indicators led by the Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The report is available in all UN languages. The Statistical Annex of the report can be viewed here.
Policy/Program Memorandum No. 131 Date of Issue: June 17, 2002 Effective: Until revoked or modified Subject: HOME SCHOOLING Application: Chairs of District School Boards Directors of EducationSecretaries of School AuthoritiesPrincipals of Elementary SchoolsPrincipals of Secondary SchoolsPrincipal of Independent Learning Centre Introduction This memorandum provides direction to school boards1 and schools concerning policies related to home schooling and the excusing of children from school who are receiving home schooling. School boards should bring this memorandum to the attention of parents2 who are providing home schooling. In addition, this memorandum revokes and replaces the memorandum entitled "Determining Satisfactory Instruction Under Subsection 20(2) of the Education Act", issued in 1981 by K. The sections and subsections of the Education Act that are relevant to this memorandum are listed in appendix A. Home schooling procedures Procedures for Parents Procedures for School Boards Board investigations of home schooling
Elementary Curriculum In 2003, the Ministry of Education established a schedule for ongoing curriculum review. Each year, a number of subject areas enter the review process, to ensure they are kept current, relevant and age-appropriate. The current review cycle will be completed in 2012. Reviews are conducted with great care. Studying research in the subject area Comparison with other jurisdictions Focus groups comprised of educators from all Ontario school boards Technical content analysis conducted by subject experts Consultations with stakeholders including: Minister's Advisory Council on Special Education Faculties of Education Employers Parents Students Universities, colleges Other branches of the Ministry of Education Other ministries NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations). These sources of information form the basis of recommended revisions to the curriculum. Further stages of review to finalize the curriculum include:
Toronto Muslim Homeschoolers Homeschool support groups in Ontario There are home education support groups in many parts of Ontario. The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents has compiled a list to help you locate one in your area. The map on this page shows the counties in the Southwestern, Southeastern and parts of the Northeastern regions of the province. They’ve been numbered to provide a reference by which you can find a homeschooling support group in your area, as listed by region on this page. Notes: This is not a clickable image map. - SW – SE – North - Southwestern Ontario – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10 - Southeastern Ontario – 23 – 24 – 25 – 26 – 27 – 28 – 29 - Northern Ontario – 37 – 38 – 39 – 40 – 41 – 42 – 43 – 44 – 45 – 46 – 47 - South-Western Ontario 1 – Windsor – Essex Family Village Homeschooling AssociationContact: Diane PepinPhone: 519-256-3541Email: FVHA@familyvillage.caMessage Board: www.familyvillage.caArea Served: Message Board open internationally. 2 – Chatham – Kent 3 – Sarnia – Lambton 4 – London – Middlesex