Date |
Time |
Workshop |
Workshop Description |
Presenters |
Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
Emotional Literacy: Helping Your Children Identify Feelings in Themselves and Others To Help Them Learn and Connect |
"This presentation will explain emotional literacy, self-regulation and co-regulation and what that means for your child at different ages and stages. Presenters will provide tools to help your children expand their emotional vocabulary, with links to learning and forming better social connections. Target ages: JK- Grade 6 Suitable for parents of students in classrooms or in virtual school "
Watch a short video from the presenters. |
Jennifer Stephen
Martha Rice
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Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
Anxiety 101 - Understanding Worry and How to Help Children and Teens Cope |
The purpose of this workshop is to provide parents and caregivers with an introductory understanding of the physical, social, emotional and cognitive signs of anxiety. Parents and caregivers will develop knowledge of anxiety indicators in children and adolescents. This will allow them to distinguish between developmentally appropriate levels of anxiety/worry versus anxiety where professional consultation may be needed. Parents and caregivers will be provided with strategies to help their children and adolescents cope with anxiety. Additionally, resources (information, referral sources and treatment options) will be provided for parents who are seeking additional support for their children and adolescents. Time at the end of the workshop will be provided for discussion and questions.
Watch a short video from the presenters.
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Vicky Timmermanis
Ashley Brunsek
Veronika Lukacs
Michelle Adams
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Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
The Changing Landscape of Autism Services |
Founded in 1962, Surrey Place has over 50 years of experience providing quality programs for children and youth with autism and their families. Our comprehensive programs and services range from assessment and diagnosis to family counselling, one-on-one treatment, group support, wellness, and mental health services, serving communities across Toronto and Northern Ontario. As the lead agency for Toronto Autism Services for over 19 years, we have delivered the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) providing support to thousands of families, and evidence-based behavioural intervention to their children. OAP services are available from the time a child receives a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder up until age 18 years. This presentation will include a discussion of changes to the OAP and the services provided at Surrey Place. |
Nancy Freeman
Lydia Tisma
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Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
Making your School Council Meaningful - Parent Engagement vs Parent Involvement |
"Are your parents really engaged in their children’s learning? Or are they involved in the school’s parent agenda? Many School Councils are busy with the work of involving parents in fundraising events and not so much with improving student achievement. Now is the ideal time to think differently about the work of School Councils. In this workshop, we will consider how to make your School Council more meaningful to your community by focusing on authentic engagement and accessing the two arms of the School Council mandate to build partner relationships between home and school. " |
Nicole Hebert
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Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
Bright Futures: Fulfilling Careers in the Skilled Trades |
"Job Talks Executive Director Dr. Jon Callegher is a Skilled Trades speaker who delivers Job Talks research for conferences, educational groups, and industry associations across Canada and the U.S. This presentation will focus on why your students should consider a career in the skilled trades. Spoiler alert: people who work in the skilled trades are much happier than the average Canadian. Jon has a Ph.D in Sociology from the University of Waterloo. He has appeared on radio and TV, sharing his research on the Skilled Trades, the Construction Industry and others areas of work." |
Jon Callegher
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Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
Talking to Your Kids about Race |
"Talking to Your Kids About Race is an interactive workshop that encourages understanding your own biases, becoming more knowledgeable about policies against all forms of discrimination, and strategies for having conversations with children of all backgrounds about race. " |
Tamara Irons
Gita Madan
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Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
Ask a Secondary Admin: Strategies to Support Removing Barriers for Students In Need |
Secondary schools have been setting equity school improvement goals to ensure every learner is able to meet their academic potential. Schools have provided both individual and collective programs and initiatives to engage students who may not be traditionally served. Administrators will share some of their strategies for student success and allow participants opportunities to ask questions connected to secondary schooling and supports for students. |
Teenat Khan
Brandon Zoras
Lisa Edwards
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Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
Academic & Career Planning |
This workshop will overview the academic and career planning process for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 and beyond. We will review graduation requirements, including COVID-19 updates from the Ministry of Education, academic pathways, and the tools we use to help students create pathways to success. |
Dr. Renée Rawlins
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Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
Relationships & You: Sexual Health Education |
"People with an intellectual disability recognize that having strong relationships of their choosing within their communities is an indication of societal position and autonomy. Relationships defines us. Relationships encompass a variety of associations including platonic friendships, sexual and intimate partnerships, familial connections as well as those connections developed from employment, volunteer opportunities and community partnerships. People with an intellectual disability desire to exercise their right to make choices in all aspects of their life including choosing with whom they have relationships and they must be unrestricted and empowered to make choices and take risks.” " |
Tracey O'Regan
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Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
Parent Overview of Special Education Processes |
This workshop will provide parents with a basic understanding of special education processes in the TDSB. They will be able to ask questions and receive information about how to support their child. |
Susan Moulton
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Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
Unpacking the Individual Education Plan (IEP) |
This workshop will explore the IEP (a written plan that describes special education programs and/or services ) as a working document developed in partnership with the parent/guardian/caregiver and with the student, where appropriate. The IEP will be presented within the context of the Special Education processes (School Support Team & Identification, Placement and Review Committee), using an inclusionary, equitable and strengths based approach to supporting student achievement and well-being in the TDSB. This workshop will also discuss different levels of support in both In-Person and Virtual School settings. |
Laura Schilling
Kelly Brehaut
Monica Carey
Natasha Subhan
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Saturday October 24, 2020 |
12:15PM |
Supporting your child's reading skills: Grade 4 and up |
In this workshop, parents will learn how to support their child's word reading accuracy as well as reading comprehension. Various accommodations for students with learning disabilities will be discussed. |
Jana Leggett
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