Events & workshops
If you want to attend workshops or conferences, participate in consultations, or nominate someone for an award, you will find the information you need here. Do you have an education-related conference or event notice you'd like us to post? Send us the details and we will add it to our listing.
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Simcoe County DSB Video Conference for School Councils
February 27, 2012 – Simcoe County The SCDSB and Simcoe County Parent Involvement Committee invite school council members to join a video conference, with presentations delivered simultaneously at the following locations: Orillia (Park Street CI), Stayner (Stayner CI), Innisfil (Nantyr Shores SS), Barrie (Innisdale SS), and Midland (Midland SS). Topics include: Full Day Kindergarten, Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grants, $500 School Council Funding, Ontario scholarships, and more.
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Preventing Risk and Promoting Resiliency in Adolescence
February 29, 2012 – Toronto Join the Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre (OIPRC) on their 3rd annual Forum to discuss the current research and programming focusing on preventing adolescent injuries/risks and promoting resiliency in adolescence.
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Motivating Your Child/Teen
February 29, 2012 – Ottawa The Ottawa Catholic DSB is hosting its annual Director's Forum for principals, parents, and school council members. The keynote speaker is Dr. Karyn Gordon. School council members and parents interested in attending can contact their school principal to register.
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Students – Speak Up! Join the Minister’s Student Advisory Council
February 29, 2012 Students, don’t miss this opportunity to have your voice heard! Applications for the Minister’s Student Advisory Council are due at the Ministry of Education by February 29. Go to this link for more information or to apply.
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Teen Stress and Distress
February 29, 2012 – Kingston A presentation and Q&A session with Dr. Mike Condra (Queen’s University) for parents who want to learn how to help teens cope with stress and distress. This session is hosted by the school council at Holy Cross Secondary School.
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Help is Here – Family Support Services Fair 2012
March 1, 2012 – Toronto Learn about the resources and support available for families, with over 40 services, agencies and TDSB supports available to answer your questions.
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ArtsSmarts’ 21st Century Youth Creativity Challenge (21YCC)
March 2, 2012 ArtsSmarts' National Youth Advisory Committee is thrilled to be calling for project proposals for the 21st Century Youth Creativity Challenge. Student groups from across the country can shape and submit creative project proposals based on the ArtsSmarts approach to learning.
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Adolescence: The Stormy Decade
March 3, 2012 – Toronto This one-day workshop for parents and those who work with adolescents, is presented by HOPE (Helping Other Parents Everywhere)
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Rainbow Health Ontario 2012 Conference
March 20, 2012 – Ottawa Rainbow Health Ontario presents the only conference in Canada focused on the health and wellness of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities. The theme, "Supporting LGBT Health Through Every Stage of Life"explores the experiences, strengths and needs of LGBT people and communities across the life cycle from family formation, to adolescence, to adulthood and old age.
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Peel Parent Conference – Make a Difference in Literacy and Beyond
March 24, 2012 – Mississsauga This free learning event is for parents of Peel board elementary and secondary students. The keynote speaker for the conference is Monique Howat, youth motivator, speaking about How to Raise Confident and Motivated Kids. There are over 50 workshops to choose from to help parents boost their child’s success.
