Orientation Guide

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Contents

Matawa Communities

5

Matawa First Nations 5
Matawa First Nations Schools 6
Matawa First Nations Education Authorites 7
Matawa First Nations Education Department 7
Community Profiles 9
Aroland First Nation 9
Constance Lake First Nation 12
Eabametoong First Nation 15
Ginoogaming First Nation & Long Lake #58 First Nation 18
Marten Falls First Nation 22
Neskantaga First Nation 23
Nibinamik First Nation 25
Webequie First Nation 27

Connecting to the Community

29

Connecting with Parents 29
Connecting with Colleagues 30
Connecting with Students 31
Connecting with Community 33
Residential Schools 36
Treaties, Lands and Resources 37

Professional Responsibilities

41

Standards of Practice 41
Duty to Report Under The Child and Family Services Act (CFSA) 41
Growth Plan 43
Self Care Plan 43

Classroom Connection

47

Planning for Success 47
The First Month of School 49
Virtual Field Trips 52
Assessment and Evaluation 52
Classroom Management 55
Literacy and Learning Programming 57

Students with Special Needs

60

Inclusion 60
Differentiated Instruction 61
Alcohol-related Neurodevelopment Disorder and Alcohol-related Birth Defects 62
Learning Disabilities 62
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) / Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) 66
Individual Education Plans 67

APPENDICES

68

Appendix 1 – Apology From Canadian Prime Minster, Stephen Harper 68
Appendix 2 – Map of Ontario’s Treaties 70
Appendix 3 – Professional Reflective Monthly Guide 71
Appendix 4 – Questioning for Reading Strategies 81
Appendix 5 – Resource 82