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There's been a lot of discussion lately about when we'd see the new curriculum document for the Career Studies course (GLC2O) and it's finally here. This document presents the revised and updated curriculum expectations for the compulsory Grade 10 Career Studies course (GLC2O). This revised course supersedes the course outlined in The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10: Guidance and Career Education, 2006. Beginning in September 2019, the Grade 10 Career Studies course implemented in all Ontario secondary schools will be based on the expectations outlined in this document. The revised Career Studies course will be available on the new Ontario digital curriculum platform that is planned for launch in fall 2019. The curriculum expectations and the achievement chart for the course are being shared in advance, in the present document, to support program planning. Educators should be aware that, with the exception of this course, the 2006 Guidance and Career Education document for Grades 9 and 10 remains in effect. The Grade 9 course Learning Strategies I: Skills for Success in Secondary School (GLS1O, GLE1O, GLE2O) and the Grade 10 course Discovering the Workplace (GLD2O) will continue to be based on the curriculum expectations outlined in that document. To see the complete document go here. If you'd like to view the differences from the previous curriculum, take a look, as the new curriculum is much more extensive than the old.  Today's education system is more challenging than ever and a greater number of students have special needs requiring support beyond those ordinarily received in the school setting. To ensure that the learning rights and safety of all students and staff are not compromised, it is critical that those working in special education have a complete and current understanding of the law and how it guides their day to day actions.
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Any board wishing to take advantage of a bulk board subscription to OSCA for 2019-2020, is asked to email the OSCA office at oscadesk@gmail.com, to take find out what the bulk discounted rate would be for their boards. The more subscriptions purchases, the greater the discount! Did you know that this newsletter has a convenient way of accessing previous newsletter editions? Go to the top of the newsletter page and find the link that says "Archive." When you click on that link, it will take you to all our past newsletter editions dating back to our starting date with Naylor Association Solutions on February 27, 2019. It's a great way of making sure you remain aware of all the information we try to bring you each week. 
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The Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test is a test designed to measure the English language proficiency of students planning to study in Canadian post-secondary institutions. CAEL is one of the best tools for identifying students with the right English skills for academic success. It provides an authentic representation of language use in a Canadian academic context. Test takers read articles, listen to a lecture, answer questions, and write a short essay, as they would be expected to do in a first-year Canadian university or college classroom. CAEL is now available as a computer-delivered test, known as CAEL CE (Computer Edition). CAEL CE has been improved to deliver all four components (reading, listening, writing, and speaking) by computer in a single test sitting. For more information for counsellors, please see https://www.cael.ca/counsellors/on
Education This year, the Ontario universities’ recruitment events are being renamed and branded to be more consistent across all events and websites.
Cette année, les événements de recrutement recevront des nouveaux noms et marquages pour être plus cohérente à travers tous nos événements et sites Web. Please use the link below to see new, important information from the Standing Committee on Student Recruitment
See all 21 Ontario universities under one roof at the 2019 Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF)! The OUF takes place September 27-29, 2019, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Admission is free! The OUF Passport registration website will open in July at www.ontariouniversitiesfair.ca/passport. By registering for an OUF Passport, students receive a QR code that they take to the OUF and get scanned at university booths and presentation rooms of their choice.
It's the easiest way for them to share their contact information to receive more info about the universities they are interested in. OUF Guidance Counsellor Tool Kit Next steps for you:
We hope you find this information helpful. If you have questions, please contact ouf@ouac.on.ca.
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The Ontario School Counsellors' Association has a longstanding tradition (over 40 years) of recognizing and awarding those who stand out in the field of Guidance and Career Education. Each year at our annual conference, OSCA recognizes individuals and/or organizations that have made a significant contribution to Guidance and Career Education in Ontario. We can say with confidence that our past award winners have helped thousands of students to find their pathways to successful futures! OSCA's awards are an excellent way of recognizing your most dedicated peers in the following categories:
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