It seems odd to have the words vacation and education in the same sentence. For teenagers, March Break is seen as a time to relax, hang out with friends, and forget about learning. On the other hand, parents struggle to …
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What Type of ESL Student are you?
People from all walks of life come into my office asking about English as a Second Language programming. Most often, people are looking for one of two types of programs. The first group of people are struggling with spoken English. …
Helping Generation Y Make the Transition
Last week, a 23 year old student asked me who was responsible for helping him be productive his first day on the job after graduation – his school, his employer or some other coach/mentor? Many have noted Generation Y’s – …
Failing A Course- Now What?
It is most likely that at some point in your son or daughter’s academic career they will be faced with the decision of whether or not to retake a course that they have been unsuccessful in. When deciding whether or …
Does my Child Need Tutoring?
Sometimes it is assumed that you’ll “know” if your child needs tutoring – that there will be a clear indicator to give parents and students the push to seek outside help. Of course, for some students, there are clear signs, …
Illiteracy is Irrelevant
Why too many are focusing on the wrong problem. Despite the myths, the number of Canadians who are illiterate – those can’t read or write at all – is very low. Still, many believe that illiteracy is a growing concern of …
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
If you had the opportunity to attract clients from a new market the size of the GTA– one you had previously not tapped – would you be interested? Recent study results from IPS Insights suggest that in Canada, persons with …
Paralympic Sledge Hockey at 40 and Back to School at 50
For Immediate Release: January 3, 2011 Gold Medalist Paul Rosen Shares His Latest Win on Ontario Tour For Immediate Release: January 3, 2010 TORONTO, ON: Paralympic Sledge Hockey Gold Medalist, Paul Rosen, is hitting the road to let the public …
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
Kids asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” often respond with replies such as “astronaut”, “veterinarian” or “the Prime Minister of Canada!” These optimistic responses illustrate the innocence and hopefulness of today’s children. Here are some …
Change is Inevitable – Fear Not!
Do you believe in the old adage: “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”? If yes, you might be making it harder for yourself to evolve. Think about someone who refuses to get rid of their rotary phone or …
