Can you identify students that need help with the Ontario Curriculum?
Do you know a grade 7 to 10 student struggling with reading, writing or math?
Do you want to help that student improve?
Of course you do, we all do! And that’s why Continuing Education is proud to be working with all HWDSB elementary and secondary schools by offering powerful after-school programs.
These specially designed programs offer strategies that enhance the skills and performance of HWDSB students who need extra support as they progress through the Ontario Curriculum.
Our Continuing Education Student Improvement Programs have tremendous success with improving the academic skills of struggling students.
With after-school Literacy/Numeracy programs, students will improve in the following areas:
- Reading and writing
- Math
- OSSLT Preparation Program (Grade 10 Literacy Test Preparation)
- EQAO Math Preparation Program (Grade 9 Numeracy Test Preparation)
We help you – help students!
Information for Students / Parents / Guardians
How does it work?
We have developed programs to help improve students:
- Grades 7-10 – After-School Literacy – Improve reading and writing skills
- Grades 7-10 – After-School Numeracy – Improve mathematics skills
- Grade 9 – EQAO Numeracy (Math) Test preparation
- Grade 10 – OSSLT Preparation Literacy Test preparation
Each program consists of 8-12 sessions. Each class is between an hour to an hour and a half in length and runs outside of the regular school day. The programs are available throughout the school year from September through June. Please talk with your Principal (in Elementary Schools) or Student Success (in Secondary Schools) for information about programs being offered at your student’s school.
Note: After-School student improvement programs are dependent upon securing sufficient student enrolment in classes.
Together we can help struggling students become extraordinary students.
After-School Programs are FREE
Continuing Education Literacy/Numeracy Programs are funded by the Ministry of Education and support the day school program by offering after-school or summer instruction that is explicit, focused and targeted so students can improve their literacy and numeracy skills in an innovative environment. Principals and Vice-Principals, along with staff, work closely with Continuing Education to determine how to best take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities for our HWDSB students.
Information for Educators
Educators, are you interested in running a Lit/Num program?
- Choose a program to run
| ELEMENTARY (Grades 7 & 8) | SECONDARY (Grades 9 & 10) |
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2. Submit a program request form
- If you need the link for the request form, please contact:
- Elementary Programs: Azza Elzoghby (at [email protected])
- Secondary Programs: Barbara Robson (at [email protected])
3. Once your P/VP approves the program, solicit students to register for the program
- Staff identify and register students, then delivery the program
- Must have a minimum of 10 students registered to run the program
- Optional curriculum available
Program Contacts
| ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS | SECONDARY PROGRAMS |
| Azza Elzoghby
Manager of IILE, Literacy/Numeracy and Strings Programs |
Barbara Robson
CE Secondary Programs, Progressions and Summer School Specialist |
Continuing Education offers thanks and appreciation to all HWDSB educators who access the numerous modules and wishes them continued success as we strive for improved student performance and positive relationships together.
Updated on Thursday, December 11, 2025.