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Parent/Caregiver Engagement Sessions

Special Education and Inclusion is pleased to offer a variety of drop-in and topic-specific sessions for parents and caregivers throughout the 2026-2027 school year. These sessions provide valuable information, resources, and support to help families navigate special education programs and services.

 

Special Education and Inclusion Parent Engagement Sessions

Date

Topic and Description

Presentation (formal)/ Drop-In (informal)

Teams Link and Registration Link

September 22, 2026
10:00 AM

September 23, 2026
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

Exploring the Development of Meaningful Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to Support Student Achievement and Well-being. Learn how to collaborate with school staff to develop meaningful IEP goals that enhance your child's achievement and overall well-being.

Registration - AM Link

Registration - PM Link

September 29, 2026
10:00 AM

September 30, 2026
6:00 PM

WEBINAR

Transition Planning as Part of the IEP: What Families Need to Know. Explore essential strategies and resources to support your child as they navigate important changes in their educational journey.

Registration - AM Link

Registration - PM Link

October 5, 2026
6:30 PM

October 7, 2026
10:00 AM

WEBINAR

From Talking to Learning: Why Talking at Home Matters. Discover how everyday conversations at home can build strong foundations for your child’s learning and language development.

Registration - PM Link Registration - AM Link

October 22, 2026
12:00 PM

DROP-IN

Neuro-Affirming Strategies to Support Students with Autism at Home and School. Gain practical, neuro-affirming tools to better support your child's success, comfort, and engagement at home and school.

Link

November 10, 2026
10:00 AM 

November 19, 2026
6:00 PM

WEBINAR

Pathways to Success: Navigating Grade 8 to 9 and Post-21 Transitions. Get guidance on planning for your child’s future, including key considerations for major school transitions and beyond.

Registration - AM Link

Registration - PM Link

November 24, 2026
10:00 AM

November 25, 2026
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

Learning Through Chores: The Daily Grind as Therapy. Learn how involving your child in daily routines and chores can provide therapeutic benefits while building independence.

Registration - AM Link

Registration - PM Link

November 19, 2026
12:00 PM

DROP-IN

Neuro-Affirming Strategies to Support Students with Autism at Home and School. Gain practical, neuro-affirming tools to better support your child's success, comfort, and engagement at home and school.

Link

December 1, 2026
10:00 AM

December 2, 2026
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

Understanding Psychoeducational Assessments and Reports. Receive support in understanding your child’s assessment reports and how to use the findings to collaboratively plan for their their needs.

Registration - AM Link

Registration - PM Link

December 8, 2026
10:00 PM

December 9, 2026
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

IPRC Reviews. Understand the IPRC process and how you can actively participate in reviews to ensure the right support is in place for your child.

Registration - AM Link

Registration - PM Link

December 9, 2026
10:00 AM
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

Big Transitions, Little Transitions: Strategies for Success at Home and School. Pick up effective techniques to help your child manage transitions smoothly, reducing stress at both home and school.

Registration - AM Link Registration - PM Link

December 17, 2026
12:00 PM

DROP-IN

Neuro-Affirming Strategies to Support Children with Autism. Gain practical, neuro-affirming tools to better support your child's success, comfort, and engagement at home and school.

Link

January 12, 2027
10:00 AM

January 13, 2027
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

Pathways to Success: Navigating Grade 8 to 9 and Post-21 Transitions. Get guidance on planning for your child’s future, including key considerations for major school transitions and beyond.

Registration - AM Link Registration - PM Link

January 21, 2027
12:00 PM

DROP-IN

Neuro-Affirming Strategies to Support Children with Autism at Home and School. Gain practical, neuro-affirming tools to better support your child's success, comfort, and engagement at home and school.

Link

January 19, 2027
10 AM

January 20, 2027
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

Executive Functioning as a Foundation for Learning and Development. Learn how to help your child develop essential executive functioning skills—like planning and organization—to support their daily learning.

Registration - AM Link Registration - PM Link

February 9, 2027
10:00 AM

February 10, 2027
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

Individual Education Plan (Understanding the IEP and Updates for Term 2). Understand the IEP process and how to effectively collaborate on goals and updates to support your child's continued progress.

Registration - AM Link

Registration - PM Link

February 25, 2027
12:00 PM

DROP-IN

Neuro-Affirming Strategies to Support Children with Autism at Home and School. Gain practical, neuro-affirming tools to better support your child's success, comfort, and engagement at home and school.

Link

February 23, 2027
10:00 am
6:00 pm

DROP-IN

Big Transitions, Little Transitions: Strategies for Success at Home and School. Pick up effective techniques to help your child manage transitions smoothly, reducing stress at both home and school.

Drop-In AM Link Drop-in PM Link

March 2, 2027
10:00 AM

March 3, 2027
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

Reducing Anxiety through Building Identity, Mattering and Belonging, and Resilience. Explore ways to nurture your child’s sense of identity and resilience to help them feel a sense of belonging and manage anxiety.

Registration - AM Link Registration - PM Link

March 1, 2027
6:30 PM

March 4, 2027
10 AM

WEBINAR

Supporting your Child’s Speech Skills (articulation, voice and fluency). Learn strategies to encourage your child’s speech, including articulation, voice, and fluency, in everyday life.

Registration - PM Link

Registration - AM Link

March 24, 2027
10:00 AM

WEBINAR

Supporting Student Success and Achievement through Meaningful Transitions in Elementary Years. Get insights on how to foster your child's success during critical elementary school transitions.

Registration Link

March 25, 2027
12:00 PM

DROP-IN

Neuro-Affirming Strategies to Support Children with Autism at Home and School. Gain practical, neuro-affirming tools to better support your child's success, comfort, and engagement at home and school.

Link

April 6, 2027
10:00 AM

April 7th, 2027
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

Play Without Screens: The 'No-Toy' Play Strategy. Discover how simple, screen-free play can boost your child’s creativity and development.

Registration - AM Link

Registration - PM Link

April 21, 2027
10:00 AM

WEBINAR

Supporting Student Success and Achievement Through Meaningful Transitions in Secondary School and Beyond. Get insights on how to foster your child's success during critical secondary school transitions.

Registration Link

April 22, 2027
12:00 PM ongoing

DROP IN

Neuro-Affirming Strategies to Support Children with Autism at Home and School. Gain practical, neuro-affirming tools to better support your child's success, comfort, and engagement at home and school.

Link

May 3, 2027
6:30 PM

May 6, 2027
10 AM

WEBINAR

The Independence Scale: How to Give Your Child the Right Amount of Help. Learn how to balance support and independence to help your child grow their confidence and problem-solving skills.

Registration - AM Link Registration - PM Link

May 27, 2027
12:00 PM

DROP IN

Neuro-Affirming Strategies to Support Children with Autism at Home and School. Gain practical, neuro-affirming tools to better support your child's success, comfort, and engagement at home and school.

Link

June 1st, 2027
10:00 AM

June 2nd, 2027
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

Summer Success with Outdoor Play. Explore how outdoor play can keep your child engaged, active, and learning throughout the summer months.

Registration - AM Link

Registration - PM Link

June 2, 2027
10:00 AM

June 3, 2027
6:30 PM

WEBINAR

Smooth Transitions: Preparing for Summer and Back-to-School Success. Get tips on preparing your child for the shift between summer and the new school year to ensure a successful start.

Registration - AM Link

Registration - PM Link

June 7, 2027
6:30 PM

June 10, 2027
10 AM

WEBINAR

Summer Success with Oral Language and Literacy. Find fun, simple ways to maintain and grow your child’s language and literacy skills during the summer.

Registration - AM Link Registration - PM Link

 


2026-2027 Parent/Caregiver Session

2025-2026 Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session

 

2024-2025 Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session

 

2023-2024 Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Sessions

 

2022-2023 Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Sessions