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Items of Interest for Parents and Communities

Update: Important News about the United Way's Community of Practice  
People for Education's School Council Report 
Special Education Town Hall Meetings for Parents- Meetings will take place on October 2, 11 and November 1, 8, 2012
2012 SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee)meeting dates.
TDSB SEAC Liaison: Margo Ratsep
Margo.Ratsep@tdsb.on.ca
Phone: 416-396-9122

PEACH (Promoting Education and Community Health)
The Path to Better Childcare in Ontario  

Youth Action Plan - August 22, 2012  
People for Education's Annual Conference,November 3-4, 2012
The TDSB Parent conference(through the Parent and Community Involvement office or "PICO") will be held at Earl Haig Secondary School, 100 Princess Avenue North York, ON, on Saturday November 2012, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 
TDSBFundraisingResource Guide Doorsteps Neighbourhood Services A wonderful program for children in Toronto –Children’s Peace Theatre and Summer Peace Camps http://www.childrenspeacetheatre.org/
Teen Brain Benefits from Mindfulness Training
People for Education Parent Involvement Tool Kit
Healthy School Communities Website- the ASCD Whole Child Initiative
Parent's Guide to Special Education- includes information in several languages and contact information
Parenting and Family Literacy Centres (PFLC's) A Wonderful Place to Get to Know One Another
Child Care Watch Newsletter- Click here for provincial updates on the state of childcare
"A bold inner-city project brings medical care to kids at school"  
Working for Change and Partners - Women Speak Out
Teachers see challenges through poor kids' eyes

A new Report by the Social Planning Council, “Public System, Private Money: Fees, Fundraising and Equity in the Toronto District School Board” is a detailed look at a complex issue.Read a summary of the report, or download the full pdf.

Listen to today’s interview from CBC’s“The Current” with Anna Maria Tremonti and Lesley Johnstonabout the report


Check out the NEW People for Education website:www.peopleforeducation.caAmazing!

 

Canada Learning Bonds- for parents with young children who wish to begin saving for their child's post secondary education (RESPs = Registered Education Savings Plans) To learn more:

 

The Federal government's websitehttp://www.canlearn.ca/provides the detailed information about the Canada Learning Bond. They have a downloadable brochure in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.

For further information, you can also contact May Wong at the Omega Foundation:mwong@theomegafoundation.ca


Check it out! Parent Engagement Guide and Tool Kit produced by the Ontario Directors of Education through extensive consultation process last year:http://www.ontariodirectors.ca/Parent_Engagement/Parent_Engagement.html


Check out TDSB's Parent Involvement Advisory Committee's amazing new websitePIAC Website (Parent Involvement Advisory Committee)

Ministry of Education - website information for parents

Link to TDSB's Parenting and Family Literacy Centres(PFLCs)where school, community and learning come together
ANNENBERG INSTITUTE LAUNCHES CENTER FOR EDUCATION ORGANIZING
National Team Focused on Nurturing Grassroots Education-Organizing Efforts and Building Community Capacity to Influence Direction of Public Education
Parents' effort key to child's educational performance
The Offord Centre- Resources for vulnerable children and youth and their families
Eva's Phoenix- Eva's Phoenix provides housing for 50 youth, aged 16 to 24 years, for up to a full year, and since 2002 has also allowed up to 160 youth each year, aged 16 to 29 years, to participate in its employment and pre-apprenticeship programs. Working with business, labour and community partners, Eva's Phoenix provides homeless and at-risk youth with the opportunities needed to develop life skills, build careers and live independently.
United Way's Community of Practice (CoP)
Ontario Federation of Home and School Association
Middle Childhood Survey – Parents of children 6 – 12 years old and after school programs

CLASP - Free Legal Advice and Referrals

Contact CLASP for further information here:http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/clasp/

'Homework Club' drop-in

Time: 4-6pm every Thursday at “The Spot” – Jane & Finch Centre

Presented by: York University - TD Engagement Centre in partnership with the Urban Diversity Initiative at York University and ''The Spot' -Jane & Finch Centre

Led by: Teacher candidates from the Urban Diversity Program.

This homework clubs meets every Thursday evening after school, where a group of teacher candidates from York University help students with basic homework club or direct them with resources and references. This program is targeted at middle school and high school students an informal drop-in to motivate and support students within all academic areas.


Small Business Drop-In: Presented by the Black Creek Micro Credit Program

Do you have an idea for a business? Need help to grow your business?

The Black Creek Micro Credit Program sponsors a free walk-in clinics to answer questions and provide expertise.

Bring your questions and get answers on product/service development, business planning, business funding etc.

http://blackcreekcc.ca/communityloanfund


New Toronto City Council

http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/index.do

www.toronto.ca/council

Toronto Community Services Resource Guide