July 9, 2010 - Old braille books get new life in Kabul

About 300 volumes of braille books donated by W. Ross Macdonald School will be making their way into the hands of visually impaired students in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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July 2010 - The Resource Service Library Receives Innovation Award

The Resource Service Library (RSL) Project Team at the W. Ross Macdonald School received an “Innovation” award at the Prix REALM Awards celebration.  The REALM Awards recognize excellence and achievement in the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (the Learning Ministries).  Successful recipients received their awards in June. 

The RSL provides materials in Braille, large print, digital audio, and e-text to students who are print disabled and attending Ontario's elementary and secondary schools.  The project team has generated very impressive results in 2009 including:  an increase in the number of requests for material through RSL, an increase in the number of students registered, cost savings, and the service has produced green results as material can be downloaded as opposed to produced in hard-copy form, such as a CD.

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Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence - Dr. Nancy Sanders

Premier Dalton McGuinty recently presented awards to successful recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence, and we are very pleased to inform you that Dr. Nancy Sanders, PSB superintendent and member of the Senior Management Team, received the “Excellence in Leadership” award.

Over the years, Nancy has made an exceptional contribution to PSB students and provided exemplary leadership to staff. Among her many achievements are the growth and improvement of resources for students unable to use standard print materials, enhanced mathematics training for teachers responsible for instructing visually impaired students, and new programs to make assistive technology available to more students.

The Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence recognize outstanding educators and support staff for the contributions they make to student learning and achievement. This year, 14 individuals and one team are being recognized.

Provincial Schools Branch congratulates Nancy on this tremendous achievement!

Please click here for more information about these awards.