The Learn Different Approach
Students at the Core. Stronger Together.
We empower educators to make confident, responsive, and evidence-informed instructional decisions that improve outcomes for every learner.
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Our Learning & Capacity Framework
Understanding Learners. Empowering Educators.
Explore the seven stages that guide evidence-informed learning and decision-making. Each stage helps us better understand learners and respond thoughtfully to their needs.
Connect
We begin by building relationships and understanding the learner's strengths, experiences, identity and context. Meaningful connections help create the foundation for responsive learning.
Guiding question: Who is this learner, and what do they bring to learning?
ThinkPoint
Pause. Reflect. Consolidate. ThinkPoint provides opportunities throughout the journey to consider what we have learned, revisit our understanding and identify next steps.
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How Can We Support You?
Supporting student learning takes collaboration. Explore the resources, professional learning and services designed for your role.
Educators
Strengthen instruction with assessment tools, evidence-based teaching strategies, classroom resources and professional learning opportunities.
Explore Educator Resources →Administrators
Support school and system improvement through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, change management, assessment planning and data-informed decisions.
Explore Leadership Support →Community Members
Explore culturally responsive approaches, collaborative learning initiatives and educational resources developed with communities.
Explore Community Learning →Parents
Better understand learning needs, discover practical ways to support children and explore resources that strengthen the connection between home and school.
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Advancing Evidence-Based Practices
A Coherent Framework for Assessment & Improvement
Clarity & Readiness
Quality & Responsiveness
Action & Impact
Building partnerships where evidence drives practice and practice drives results.
Foundational Online Course
Start anytime & complete at your own pace.
AI in Education
Introduction to
Learning Disabilities
New Online Course for Educators
Help ensure that each of your students have the support they need.
Introduction to Learning Disabilities provides educators with essential information about:
Types of learning disabilities including Dyslexia
How learning disabilities present in the classroom
Underlying cognitive processes impacted for neurodivergent learners
Classroom assessments for learning disabilities and Dyslexia
Classroom interventions for learning disabilities and Dyslexia
Right to Read Report:
Update 2024
Dr. Todd Cunningham – school and clinical psychologist, associate professor in the teaching stream at the University of Toronto, and head of the Academic Intervention Lab – reviews the September 5, 2024 update on the Ontario Human Rights Commission's Right to Read report.
SCIENCE OF READING
Foundational Online Course
Start anytime & complete at your own pace.
“We believe that all children can learn and our mission is to solve educational problems, overcome obstacles, and help communities develop the local capacity to ensure every student acquires both knowledge and confidence.”
- Dr. Todd Cunningham, CEO and Founder
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Professional Development
Full-day or half-day workshops on a variety of topics for K-12 educators.
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Online Courses
Evidence-based training and consultation for individuals, groups of teachers, and schools.
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Indigenous Programming
Collaboratively working with Indigenous communities and schools.
The Right to Read Report
In February 2022, after three years of inquiry, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released the Right to Read Inquiry Report.
Check out their page for the executive summary and key recommendations.
Our Partners
Indigenous Community
Programming & Support
Learn Different acknowledges that we are located on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
Learn Different acknowledges that we are located on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize that Toronto is a city built on the lands of many Indigenous nations, and we honor the diverse histories and cultures of these communities.
As we work to empower educators and enhance learning through evidence-based practices, we commit to supporting equitable education for all students, including those from Indigenous backgrounds. We acknowledge the ongoing impact of colonialism and strive to integrate Indigenous perspectives into our resources and training.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we aim to elevate Indigenous voices and knowledge in our work, fostering an inclusive learning environment that respects and celebrates the rich heritage of the land we inhabit. Together, we can create a more just and equitable future for every student.