Workshops

Each year the Parent/Caregiver and Community Engagement Office (PCCEO) provides training opportunities for School Councils across the system to support the important work of School Councils.

Please refer to the charts below for all upcoming events and log in details.

Date	Time	Title	Description	Facilitator	Registration Link
January 29, 2025	6:30 - 8pm	Open, Respectful and Constructive dialogue	The presentation “Civil Discourse: Open, Respectful, and Constructive Dialogue" focuses on how School Councils can build trust, inclusivity, and transparency through effective communication. This presentation can be useful to all parents and caregivers as it highlights the importance of active listening, critical thinking, and open dialogue in fostering collaboration and addressing sensitive topics such as equity and cultural representation.	Ricardo Francis and Nancy Angevine-Sands	ZOOM Registration Link
February 18, 2025	6:30 - 8pm	School Council: Planning Events and Information Sessions	This presentation supports School Councils in planning events and information sessions that engage the school community. The goal is to encourage collaboration with parents, caregivers, and staff, organizing, promoting inclusively, ensuring accessibility, and evaluating success. Participants will learn practical strategies to create meaningful, well-organized events that align with School Council and Multi-year Strategic Plan goals.	Ricardo Francis and Nancy Angevine-Sands	ZOOM Registration Link
April 8, 2025	6:30 - 8pm	Building capacity – School Council membership and Volunteers	School Council cannot exist without parents/caregivers - as members and volunteers. This presentation will offer ideas to help your Council plan for elections, recruit potential members within your community and help them prepare for the work ahead. It will also explore the topic of volunteers - why they are important to the work of the Council, how to develop and grow a working list of parents/caregivers, and how to keep them coming back.	Ricardo Francis and Nancy Angevine-Sands	ZOOM Registration Link
May 13, 2025	6:30 - 8pm	School Council: End-of-year planning and succession planning	This presentation supports School Councils in wrapping up the year effectively while preparing new and existing members for a smooth transition to the next. The focus is on reflecting on accomplishments, setting goals for the future, and celebrating community contributions. Participants will learn strategies for creating clear succession plans, accountability, recruiting, and training new members, and ensuring continuity in leadership. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, inclusivity, and maintaining momentum for the School Council’s ongoing success. Practical tools and examples will help School Councils build a strong foundation for the year ahead.	Ricardo Francis and Nancy Angevine-Sands	ZOOM Registration Link

Please refer to our past workshops on the PCCEO YouTube channel.

PCCEO - Past School Council Webinars

All past School Council webinars can be found on the PCCEO YouTube channel.

The Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) also provides opportunities throughout the year for School Councils. Please visit their page https://torontopiac.com/index.html for further information.