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sooky crljen | May 28, 2008 at 1:29 am
Hello,
Where can I get a list of all the TDSB-produced resources and how do I order them?
Thanks,
Sooky
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sooky crljen | May 28, 2008 at 1:33 am
Hello,
How can I buy TDSB-produced resource document?
Thanks,
Sooky
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ramott | June 9, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Good question.
TDSB creates many documents to support curriculum. While there is not a document to support every subjesct and grade level, many fabulous documents exist in all subject areas.
You can email the Curriculum Resources department at and ask for the list.
Everyone has to pay for the documents. If you are a TDSB employee the fee is to cover the cost of printing; if you are not employed by the Board the fee is higher.
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olivia | July 16, 2008 at 8:56 pm
where can I find a list of novels for grades 4th-7th?
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ramott | August 7, 2008 at 8:01 pm
List of novels for grades 4-7. Depends on what you want and why you want it.
First I would recommend that you talk to your school librarian. She or he would always be the first place to get student book recommendations. And she will be able to tell you if the school has them on site.
The Professional Library has books that list recommended children’s books/literature, by grade and subject, but we will not have the books.
If you want to borrow novel sets for classroom use, contact the TDSB Circulating Library at 416-395-2100.
TDSB itself does not generate lists of children’s novels or books, but there are plenty of web sites to assist you in finding recommended children’s reading, including the Toronto Public Library, the Ontario Library Association’s Forest of Reading Program, and the Canadian Children’s Book Centre.
Rowan
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ramott | August 7, 2008 at 8:26 pm
To order TDSB documents, or to get price and availability information, email the following URL: curriculumdocs@tdsb.on.ca
If you a TDSB teacher, you can find the list of TDSB resources on the Board’s Intranet (TDSBweb). The TDSB Internet web page includes the list of curriculum resources under the Educators tab, but having just checked it, the list is not current, so the Intranet would be a better place to look.
If you are not a TDSB teacher, it might be hard to find a current list of resources. You can email the address above, and the Professional Library has a reference copy of the documents, so that they can be reviewed at any time.
Rowan
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Gayle Bradshaw | November 5, 2008 at 1:04 am
Do you have any professional books on Guided Reading ?
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ramott | November 6, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Yes, lots. I did a key word title search in our catalogue and got over 30 hits. We have all the Fountas and Pinnell books. Our newest one is a 2007 book titled Guided Reading Classroom.
Call the library at (416) 395-8289 to offically request some books, and we can send articles too.
Rowan
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Netha | November 18, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Do you have any information to share how to explain ESL parents how importance students to maintain first language at home?
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ramott | November 21, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Netha, I am sure that we can find this information fo you, especially in the journal literature. I think the literature shows a positive link between a student’s proficiency in their first language and learning English.
Phone us at (416) 395-8289 or email us , tell us what you want and give us your full name and school so we know how to get the info to you.
Rowan
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Vienna Hylton | February 26, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Please send me a list of the Grades 5 and 6 “Rich Problems” math books that are in your collection. I am looking for books with teaching and assessment strategies.
Thank You.
V. Hylton.
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ramott | February 26, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Hi Vienna
One of our librarians will contact you about your request. As such we may not send you a list of books on your specific topic, especially since you want such grade specific materials. We’ll send you a selection of books and a link to our catalogue. Searching our catalogue is the fastest way to find books.
Rowan
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Suzanne Wong | June 21, 2009 at 4:51 am
Can I borrow the best resources for new teachers over the summer? i.e. Harry Wong’s First Days of School
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ramott | June 26, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Suzanne, I have sent you a personal email in response to your question. The library is open July and August and as long as you are a TDSB teacher you may borrow books from us. Contact us at (416) 395-8289 for more information. Rowan