This conference is an initiative of the Parent Involvement Committee, with the support of the OCDSB, the Special Education Advisory Committee,

and the Ministry of Education’s Parents Reaching Out Grant.

CONFERENCE FOR PARENTS AND SCHOOL COUNCILS

BRIDGING HOME AND SCHOOL — WHAT WE WANT

FOR OUR LEARNERSNovember 19, 2016 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School 149 Berrigan Drive

PLANNING YOUR DAYAGENDA

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Cafeteria

Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 9:10 a.m. Auditorium

Welcome and Introductions — OCDSB Chair, Shirley Seward and Executive Officer, Michele Giroux

9:10 – 9:40 a.m. Auditorium

Keynote Address: Dr. Jennifer Adams — Exit Outcomes: Characteristics and Skills for our Learners

9:40 – 9:50 a.m. Transition

9:50 – 10:50 a.m. Session 1 (select one workshop)

10:50 – 10:55 a.m. Transition

10:55 – 11:55 a.m. Session 2 (select one workshop)

11:55 – 12:00 p.m. Transition

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Session 3 (select one workshop)

Keynote Address in Auditorium 9:10 to 9:40 a.m.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Jennifer Adams, Director of Education of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Dr. Adams is a sought-after guest lecturer on the world stage. She will focus on how creativity and innovation lead to critical thinking and problem solving skills. The 21st century learner must posses these skills to achieve academic and personal success. Find out more.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPSHere are some tips to make the most of your day:

• Participants will have the opportunity to attend 3 workshops. In each session time slot, there is a range of topics to choose from.

• If you arrive at the workshop location and the workshop is full, please choose another workshop.

• We have provided a map in this booklet to help you navigate the school.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR HOSTSPARENT INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE At the OCDSB, our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) seeks to support, encourage and enhance parent engagement at the District level in order to improve student achievement and well-being. PIC serves an integral role within the District by providing parents with the opportunity to voice their concerns, ideas and challenges while promoting further parent involvement through events such as the conference for parents and school councils.

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEEThe Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is a statutory committee that advises the Board on issues that affect the establishment, development and delivery of special education programs and services for students in the OCDSB. The input from SEAC helps ensure that students with special needs receive the special education programs and services to meet their needs.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION — PARENTS REACHING OUT GRANT Ontario’s Parents Reaching Out grants encourage parent engagement at the local, regional and provincial levels. The regional grant is designed to support school boards in identifying barriers to parent engagement in their own community and to find local solutions to involve more parents in support of student achievement and well-being.

OUR PARTNERS JOINING US TODAYWANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PARTNERS? VISIT THEM ONLINE! Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) http://www.ocdsb.ca

Ottawa Carleton Assembly of School Council (OCASC) http://ocasc.ca/

Inclusive, Safe & Caring Programs http://www.ocdsb.ca

Parenting and Family Literacy Centres (PFLC) http://www.ocdsb.ca

Risk Management/School Council Insurance http://www.ocdsb.ca

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) http://www.ocdsb.ca

Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario http://www.pleo.on.ca

Around The Rainbow, Family Services Ottawa http://familyservicesottawa.org/

Accessibility http://www.ocdsb.ca

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SESSION 1 9:50 – 10:50 a.m. (Select 1 workshop)

Room Location Presenter Presentation Title and Description

Auditorium Susan MacDonald

Managing Emotions When Dealing with Kids

Join us as we look at developing strategies for staying calm and focused when faced with challenging situations in parenting and in life.

Room 213 Doug Tateishi — Ministry of

Education

PRO Grants — From Application to Reporting for School Councils

Ministry of Education Officer Doug Tateishi will provide all the information required to support a successful PRO grant project, from grant application to event details and reporting requirements. He will share projects from previous years and will answer questions during the session.

Room 215 Michele Giroux Sue Baker

Best Practices for School Councils

Knowing how to communicate with your community is critical to the work of school councils. This session will explore the importance of good governance and parent engagement and ways in which school councils can build effective relationships that help students achieve.

Room 216 Norah Marsh

Academic Success: Finding the Potential in Every Child

This session will focus on skills that will assist parents in support of their child’s success at school. Topics will include: communication with your child about school, communication with the school about your child, and psychological research about habits for success.

Room 217 Kathy Scheepers

Global Citizenship

We often hear the term “global citizenship” in the world of education. What does this really mean? What does it look like in our school communities? Education systems around the world are faced with the reality of a globally interconnected social, political and economic society. By fostering global and cultural competencies in our learning spaces, the OCDSB is nurturing the necessary skillsets and mindsets that will empower and prepare our students to secure their place on the world stage.

SESSION 1 9:50 – 10:50 a.m.

Room Location Presenter Presentation Title and Description

Room 218 Jane Alexander Jennifer Offord

Supporting Your Child in Math

This session will explore ways to increase parent engagement in your child’s mathematics learning.

Room 225 Danielle Ruhl Carmen Parsons

Promoting Resilience in Young Children:

Resilience helps us to bounce back from stresses, handle disappointment and frustration, build confidence, and enjoy longer and healthier lives. Parents can help develop resilience in their young children by modelling resilient thinking and coping strategies every day.

Room 226 Jody Alexander

Reconciliation & You

Where do you fit in as a parent? The Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action are the responsibility of every Canadian citizen. Educators and parents will have a large part to play in the reconciliation of our nation. Interested in how you can make a difference? Join us, as we discuss First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives, current and historical.

Room 236 Peter Symmonds

What is an IEP-Individual Education Plan/ IPRC-Identification, Placement and Review Committee? Understanding and Navigating the Process

The Individual Education Plan and the Identification Placement Review Committee can be a confusing process for families. Come to this session and we’ll help you navigate the process.

Room 238 Don Millward Thomas Bennett

Can technology help children with special needs? What are assistive devices?

A hands-on look at assistive devices and programs used by many students in the OCDSB.

Room 239 Michelle MacIsaac

Social Thinking

This session will provide strategies for dealing with expected and unexpected behaviours at home, school and in the community. Participants will learn about the importance of teaching how our behaviour affects how others feel, which in turn leads to positive or negative social consequences.

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SESSION 2 10:55 – 11:55 a.m.(Select 1 workshop)

Room Location Presenter Presentation Title and Description

Auditorium Norah Marsh

Academic Success: Finding the Potential in Every Child

This session will focus on skills that will assist parents in support of their child’s success at school. Topics will include: communication with your child about school, communication with the school about your child, and psychological research about habits for success.

Room 211 Michelle Klein Teri Adamthwaite

School Council Finance

New to School Council? Or just need a refresher. Join our OCDSB Finance team as we review the school council funds management guide and discuss policies, procedures and good accounting practices for school councils.

Room 212 Sandra Lloyd Bill Tyers

School Council Insurance and Risk Management

This session will address school council insurance coverage and best practices in risk management. Providing you with risk assessment advice will ensure fun, safe and successful school council events/activities for our students and families.

Room 213 Doug Tateishi — Ministry of

Education

PRO Grants — From Application to Reporting for School Councils

Ministry of Education Officer Doug Tateishi will provide all the information required to support a successful PRO grant project, from grant application to event details and reporting requirements. He will share projects from previous years and will answer questions during the session.

Room 219 Dave Miller Sandy Owens

Developing Digital Fluency

What is Digital Fluency? How can parents support their children as they build their digital fluency skills? This session will examine how parents can navigate the technology landscape along with their children as they build their digital fluency skills together.

Room 223

Wendy Jewell Angela Lorusso

— Ottawa Bullying

Prevention Coalition

Bullying Prevention

Bullying is such a serious and complex issue and we as parents, educators, and as community members need to move beyond awareness and focus on what can be done to address this issue effectively. This issue requires strategies to support all those impacted, those engaging in bullying, being targeted by bullying and those witnessing bullying. The goal of this workshop is to help parents build their capacity to consistently and more effectively report, support and respond to bullying incidences. It will also provide parents with information, resources and services in Ottawa.

SESSION 2 10:55 – 11:55 a.m.

Room Location Presenter Presentation Title and Description

Room 225 Danielle Ruhl Carmen Parsons

Promoting Resilience in Young Children:

Resilience helps us to bounce back from stresses, handle disappointment and frustration, build confidence, and enjoy longer and healthier lives. Parents can help develop resilience in their young children by modelling resilient thinking and coping strategies every day.

Room 226 Jody Alexander

Reconciliation & You

Where do you fit in as a parent? The Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action are the responsibility of every Canadian citizen. Educators and parents will have a large part to play in the reconciliation of our Nation. Interested in how you can make a difference? Join us, as we discuss First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives, current and historical.

Room 237 Jenny Dewan

Your Child’s Special Needs - Learning more about the services and supports for Special Education Students

We’re here to help! Learn more about the people and resources available to help your child with special needs.

Room 238 Don Millward Thomas Bennett

Can technology help children with special needs? What are assistive devices?

A hands-on look at assistive devices and programs used by many students in the OCDSB.

Room 240

Somei Tam and Boris Vukovic

— Paul Menton Centre at Carleton

University

Transitioning to University for students with disabilities - Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities

Transition planning is an important step to a successful start to post-secondary education. Representatives from the Paul Menton Centre at Carleton University will provide information about documentation requirements and support services to assist you in guiding your students with special needs during this important transition.

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SESSION 3 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.(Select 1 workshop)

Room Location Presenter Presentation Title and Description

Auditorium Kathy Scheepers

Global Citizenship

We often hear the term “global citizenship” in the world of education. What does this really mean? What does it look like in our school communities? Education systems around the world are faced with the reality of a globally interconnected social, political and economic society. By fostering global and cultural competencies in our learning spaces, the OCDSB is nurturing the necessary skillsets and mindsets that will empower and prepare our students to secure their place on the world stage.

Room 211 Michelle Klein Teri Adamthwaite

School Council Finance

New to School Council? Or just need a refresher. Join our OCDSB Finance team as we review the school council funds management guide and discuss policies, procedures and good accounting practices for school councils.

Room 212 Sandra Lloyd Bill Tyers

School Council Insurance and Risk Management

This session will address school council insurance coverage and best practices in risk management. Providing you with risk assessment advice will ensure fun, safe and successful school council events/activities for our students and families.

Room 215 Michele Giroux Sue Baker

Best Practices for School Councils

Knowing how to communicate with your community is critical to the work of school councils. This session will explore the importance of good governance and parent engagement and ways in which school councils can build effective relationships that help students achieve.

Room 218 Jane Alexander Jennifer Offord

Supporting Your Child in Math

This session will explore ways to increase parent engagement in your child’s mathematics learning.

Room 219 Dave Miller Sandy Owens

Developing Digital Fluency

What is Digital Fluency? How can parents support their children as they build their digital fluency skills? This session will examine how parents can navigate the technology landscape along with their children as they build their digital fluency skills together.

SESSION 3 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Room Location Presenter Presentation Title and Description

Room 223

Wendy Jewell Angela Lorusso

— Ottawa Bullying

Prevention Coalition

Bullying Prevention

Bullying is such a serious and complex issue and we as parents, educators, and as community members need to move beyond awareness and focus on what can be done to address this issue effectively. This issue requires strategies to support all those impacted, those engaging in bullying, being targeted by bullying and those witnessing bullying. The goal of this workshop is to help parents build their capacity to consistently and more effectively report, support and respond to bullying incidences. It will also provide parents with information, resources and services in Ottawa.

Room 224 Susan MacDonald

Managing Emotions When Dealing with Kids

Join us as we look at developing strategies for staying calm and focused when faced with challenging situations in parenting and in life.

Room 236 Peter Symmonds

What is an IEP-Individual Education Plan/ IPRC-Identification, Placement and Review Committee? Understanding and Navigating the Process

The Individual Education Plan and the Identification Placement Review Committee can be a confusing process for families. Come to this session and we’ll help you navigate the process.

Room 237 Jenny Dewan

Your Child’s Special Needs — Learning more about the services and supports for Special Education Students

We’re here to help! Learn more about the people and resources available to help your child with special needs.

Room 239 Michelle MacIsaac

Social Thinking

This session will provide strategies for dealing with expected and unexpected behaviours at home, school and in the community. Participants will learn about the importance of teaching how our behaviour affects how others feel, which in turn leads to positive or negative social consequences.

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