The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario serving students within a 2,760 sq km area. We have a vibrant, enthusiastic learning community that benefits from a wide range of programs that promote excellence & meet individual needs. All of our schools are learning communities where our staff support & challenge students to achieve their best in academics, the arts, athletics & technology. Students requiring specialized programming,both elementary and secondary, have many supports in place to ensure their academic success. Our elementary schools provide English with Core French, Early French Immersion (EFI) & Middle French Immersion (MFI), which are delivered in single, dual &triple-track schools. Six schools offer the Alternative Elementary Program. Our secondary schools offer a wide variety of programs including French Immersion, Extended French, International Baccalaureate, International Certificate Program, Arts & High-performance Athlete.
Putting literacy first'WelcomeWestern Quebec Literacy Council is a volunteer organization that offers free, private lessons to people who want to improve their reading and writing skills. We train volunteers as literacy tutors. The volunteer tutor meets with their student for a 12 hour lesson each week in their home community.A tutoring lesson We extend a warm welcome to the nine new tutors who completed the two day Tutor Training Workshop on March 29, 2014. These new tutors are looking forward to working with a student.L => R: Brian Ray, Chelsea; Rose Reginbold, Gatineau; Patricia LowBedard, Wakefield; Kate Strickland, Trainer, Hudson; Helen Stach, Aylmer; Margaret Ruppel, Low; DeeDee Blake, Val des Monts; Meera Ghosh, Aylmer; Georgie Bracken, Aylmer; Rick Valin, Shawville.Upcoming Events
I’m a PhD Candidate in Clinical and Translational Medicine at the University of Ottawa with over 10 years of tutoring experience. I’ve helped students from K–12 to university, including nursing, medical, and graduate programs, achieve measurable academic success. I also work as a researcher at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and serve as an Anatomy Facilitator in the Faculty of Medicine. I specialize in Math, Science, and Health Sciences, offering structured, personalized tutoring that builds clarity, confidence, and results. Sessions are available online or in person in the Ottawa area.