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As a neurodivergent learner, my child is met with a flexible learning environment with a much l... The administration at Oak Learners is its strength. Because all the kids have such different needs, they really try to understand each situation separately and make changes based on the specific issue. They try to be proactiv... The teaching at Oak Learners is more hands on I would say- there are a lot of good opportunities to do community based projects- such as building a model of the community and writing a letter to the mayor about a needed crossw... The academics are quite hands on - which often involves building, art, using different materials, and working together. There is some academics but it does not look like a traditional academics where the kids sit at tables all... The students at Oak Learners - especially day school ones- seem to be largely neurodivergent- with differences such ADHD, ASD, LD. The staff have to adapt quickly to different situations, which they do well. The great thing a... My child does love school at Oak Learners . It is SO much more positive than his last school where there was a great deal of negativity and reactive intervention as compared to being preventative. At Oak my kid can make a mist... We really enjoy the surrounding neighbourhood. The kids often go on adventures in the community and often walk to lakeshore or to many different parks in the community. There are so many places to explore. They also do academi... |
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Our son Gabriel absolutely loves going to school every day. When we drop him off, he gives a hu... I cannot say enough about the fantastic communication we receive from the Director of Oak Learners, Kelly Farrell. The last year has not been easy to navigate given all the changing regulations around COVID yet Kelly has consi... We feel so comfortable leaving our son in the hands of the capable, passionate teachers at Oak Learners. We often get a written report of how Gabe's day went and if not, we are told of the highlights of his day. Communication ... Oak Learners provides exceptional learning catered to where each student is at. The individualized approach is what makes Gabe's day a success. They are very creative in their approach on learning, making sure to make it enjoy... One of the reasons we chose Oak Learners was for the student to teacher ratio. Our son gets a lot of individual attention because of the small class size, but this also provides an opportunity for him to form bonds and close r... We feel so lucky to have found a school for our son that he absolutely loves to go to every day. He gives his teachers big hugs, and often asks to see photos of school when he is at home. He is excited every morning to run int... Oak Learners does a fantastic job of involving the kids in the community - visits from the local fire department, trips to lots of local parks and the library. The children are often on walking adventures in the community. Oak... |
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My son absolutely loves to come to Oak Learners. As a parent, it's amazing to see your child wa... When problems do arise, staff always respond appropriately and as quickly as possible. The solutions are always based on the individual students involved and what would be the best and most effective way of dealing with the is... I am extremely happy with the quality of the teaching at Oak Learners. My son has been having a hard time learning how to read and became quite unmotivated, until he came here. He has actually tried and wanted to attempt readi... I specifically put my child into this school because I truly believed it would prepare him for the next steps in life that his previous school would not be able to do and was not equipped to do. He has had troubles with learni... One of the things I love about Oak Learners is the diversity in the population. The students create this small community that helps each other out and tries to help the staff as much as possible. They have such great ideas to ... My son has never been happier to go to school! It's gone from full refusal to always asking if it's time to go to school. The confidence boost that my son has gotten from all the one on one support he gets from his teachers is... The location of the school is great. They have such a short walk to go down to the lake and have done so much exploration down there! My son cannot get enough of going down and collecting sea glass with his friends. There are ... |
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A low teacher-to-student ratio is meant to facilitate a personalized experience as teachers hav... School leadership is very close to the student body and understands not only individual students, but also the relationships and dynamics going on at school. When issues arise, reaction is immediate but thoughtful: let's gain ... Teacher quality is homogeneously high and also very well-balanced as far as diversity (across age, gender, subject matter expertise) goes. Feedback is personalized, specific, constructive and actionable. Our children are alway... Oak Learners' strengths include personalized adaptations to the teaching curriculum, character building in the context of a positive values system, a good balance across areas of individual development (academic, athletic, art... The student body is small, diverse and very cohesive. The atmosphere that parents sense in the mornings at drop-off time is one of excitement. Students are intellectually curious and high-energy. Students are encouraged not on... Our children love Oak Learners to the point of begging us to extend their presence there for the summer sessions. Both our children have also been making improvements in areas of personal development that now aligns with devel... Oak Learners could aptly be described as the polar opposite of an island. Students will perform at least one activity (each day; rain/snow or shine) outside of school premises. This can be a walk to the parks nearby, to conduc... |
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Our son loves the varied and fun activities at Oak Learners, which challenge him educationally ... The school leadership is the most responsive we have ever seen. They are open to frequent communication, and willing to spend the time beyond just the regular parent/teacher meetings.
They are very receptive to utilizing spe... I am very satisfied with the degree of individual instruction that our son receives, with a tailored IEP and approach to the curriculum.
The teachers take pains to adapt the material to his learning style and needs and he ha... The school's approach to academics reaches the whole child and that is the program's greatest strength. The 3Rs are implemented in a way that the children can actually thrive rather than be beaten into the ground with challeng... Oak Learners is a small school, with children aged 3-10 and growing. Most of the children are special needs to some degree and all have flourished in ways that parents report being out of reach at previous private schools.
T... Oak Learners is our son's "happy place". From dreading school at his old school, he now looks forward to the school week and talks excitedly about his teachers and his projects.
The school is a place of learning, and play an... The school is deeply connected to the neighbourhood, and the children venture forth daily or even twice daily to local parks, the library, the waterfront, etc.
Our son likes the ready access to the local parks as he feels st... |
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For different reasons, our two kids love Oak Learners. The staff were very good at identifying ... The school leadership is amazing. We have had some discipline issues with one of our kids, and they have all been dealt with respectfully, lovingly, and most importantly, with positivity and fairness. Issues were identified, p... Both of our kids are performing better, academically, than we ever though they would. The low teacher: student ratio, and the experiential learning, has meant that our kids see all learning as fun. The teachers are amazing: en... The school follows the regular Ontario curriculum, but adapts it to each child's learning needs. In the classroom, then, all students will be learning about similar topics in different ways and depth depending on their needs. ... The student body is small but very cohesive. Students enjoy playing and working with each other, and perhaps because of the small size, learn to get along and develop deep friendships. They learn how to work through issues tha... Our kids love going to Oak Learners every day. Our oldest cries when she stays home when she is ill! They love Oak Learners for many reasons: it has helped them grow academically, and for our oldest who is now finishing grade ... We love the neighbourhood. The kids definitely use the surrounding area as part of their learning experience. The area is quite peaceful, with lots of places to explore and be around nature. The school has regular outings, not... |
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My 6 year old thrives at Oak Learners. He loves the staff who are attentive, responsive and ma... The teachers and the Director (Kelly) really care about the children, recognizing they are all different and have different learning styles. They use positive reinforcement with children and understand that not all learning c... The teachers at Oak are deeply committed to the success of the children. Teacher qualifications and education was very important. They work with children in small classes and create individualized plans for each child. I also... I am impressed with the academic program offered by Oak, which is tailored individually to each child. My 6 year old son is incredibly bright, but needs improvement in social development. Oak was able to recognize this, provi... What stands out for me is the positive and loving vibe when I go into Oak. The environment is carefully designed to inspire young minds, such as the beautiful paintings on the wall of trees and various toy stations, and libra... My son begs to go to Oak every day. This is because he loves his teachers and they foster an environment where his love for learning is stimulated. School life is vastly different from public school. Because the class size... The school is located near Mimico in Etobicoke. Beside it is the popular San Remo bakery and a meat market. It is a quaint community and one that is under transition and becoming more gentrified. Students regularly go to nea... |
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