Teacher Resources

Teacher Resources

New Teacher Handbook

Called to Journey in Faith and Learning is a wonderful resource for New Teachers to our board. The handbook contains information on the NTIP process, and helpful insight into a variety of topics; such as, classroom management, instructional planning, infusing faith values into learning, communicating with parents and much, much more. Click here to download the pdf version of the Handbook.

Virtual Library

The Virtual Library provides teachers with links to a wide range of education related web sites, specific to grade or subject matter. This link will provide access to the Virtual Library – please note that you may require a password to access certain areas of this site. 

Health Resources 

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is a key community partner of our Board and a great support to our schools. The Health Unit offers a variety of resources for teachers including:   

  • Teacher-reference, student-reference and student-handout resources
  • The ability to search the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit resource catalogue by curriculum, school level and health topic
  • The ability to order resources on-line
  • The ability to download from the Hot List of school resources – Daily Physical Activity resources, communicable disease guidelines, head lice fact sheet, newsletter items and more
  • A special section for guidance teachers
  • e-mail access to public health professionals (Health Connection) for additional information, teaching ideas, statistics, and more
  • Health facts on a broad range of topics
  • The Phakz – a site for students to gather information about health topics and to showcase their action on health issues

Go to www.simcoehealth.org and click on resources from the top menu. Then click on “Teachers” from the left-hand navigation. For more information, please call Health Connection at (705) 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520.

FirstClass Resources

Teachers at our Board have access to FirstClass. FirstClass is a collaboration tool, which offers the ability to email and conference. By logging onto your FirstClass account (which can also be accessed from home) you will have access to wide variety of resources, specifically for teachers: the Academic Services folder (login to FirstClass required). There are conference folders for both elementary and secondary teachers. These conferences will provide you with support documents and resources, as well the ability to learn and share with your fellow teachers.

If you are having difficulty logging into your FirstClass account, please contact the Computer Services Help Desk at (705) 722-3555 ext. 317.