Support for Filipino Newcomer Youth, Teachers, and Parents: Exploring Community Partnerships

Philippine Teachers Association of Canada

Monica Batac, Rowell Perez, Perly Laganas, Rose Apilado, Cielito Drapeza

February 2, 2016

Presentation

What is PTAC? •  Snapshot of membership and organization •  Community commitments & partnerships

Exploring potential partnerships with TCDSB

PTAC Members

Community Commitments

Community Partnerships

Focus •  Support newcomer teachers, students, and

parents Goals •  Encourage parental engagement in school •  Support student success (academic and post-

secondary) •  Support Philippine-trained teachers in accessing

their profession •  Promote community engagement

Community Partnerships

Resources •  Established/settled parents, families, youth •  Ontario-certified Filipino teachers and support

staff in education •  Filipino student organizations (FCAR, etc.) •  Settlement agencies (KMC, etc.)

Areas to Explore

Expanding after school programs for students •  (KMC, Ryerson Filipino Canadian Association of Ryerson FCAR, PTAC)

Expanding PTAC’s programs •  Mentoring newcomer teachers •  Connecting with TCDSB teachers

Mentoring/Networking with newcomer families

Collaborating with other organizations and associations

How?

Partnering for programs & events •  Leveraging networks and community resources •  Press release and other media

PTAC: Plans for an upcoming event for parents •  KMC keen to partner •  PTAC to partner with FCPACE

PTAC: Plans for an upcoming event for youth •  KMC and FCAR keen to partner

Cultivating the Partnership

How can we work together?

For questions, please don't hesitate to ask.