Parents/Caregivers 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 2025-2026 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 - March 2026

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Description

Date

Time

Link

Special Education - Questions, Resources, and Strategies for Families

Drop-In Session

This is an opportunity for parents/legal guardians and community members to ask questions and seek information about Special Education and Inclusion topics, resources, and strategies to support your child(ren).

March 4, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Teams Link

Special Education - Questions, Resources, and Strategies for Families

Drop-In Session

This is an opportunity for parents/legal guardians and community members to ask questions and seek information about Special Education and Inclusion topics, resources, and strategies to support your child(ren).

March 4, 2026

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Teams Link

Autism Regional Services

Drop-In Session

The Autism Regional Services Team (ARS) is available to support families by answering questions, sharing resources, and providing guidance on strategies that promote student success and inclusion both at school and at home.

March 26, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Teams Link

Helping Your Child Navigate Everyday and Big School Changes (March 26, 2026)
This session will help parents and caregivers understand how everyday changes (“little t”) and bigger school changes (“Big T”) can affect their child’s learning and well-being. We’ll share simple, practical ways schools support transitions and how families can help children feel more confident and prepared at home and at school. Please register here.

Preparing for High School Changes and Beyond (April 28, 2026)
This session will focus on how daily and major transitions affect teens as they move through high school and prepare for life after graduation. Parents and caregivers will learn how transition planning supports learning, independence, and future goals, and how they can support their child through important school and life changes. Please register here.

Parent Engagement Sessions - 2025-2026

Title	Description	Date	Time	Link
Special Education - Questions, Resources, and Strategies for Families Drop-In Session	This is an opportunity for parents/legal guardians and community members to ask questions and seek information about Special Education and Inclusion topics, resources, and strategies to support your child(ren).	March 4, 2026	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Teams Link
Special Education - Questions, Resources, and Strategies for Families Drop-In Session	This is an opportunity for parents/legal guardians and community members to ask questions and seek information about Special Education and Inclusion topics, resources, and strategies to support your child(ren).	March 4, 2026	6:30 pm - 7:30 pm	Teams Link
Autism Regional Services Drop-In Session	The Autism Regional Services Team (ARS) is available to support families by answering questions, sharing resources, and providing guidance on strategies that promote student success and inclusion both at school and at home.	March 26, 2026	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Teams Link
Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services Building Independence in the Home and Community with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services Webinar	This session will focus on building essential life skills—including self-care, time management, community navigation, and financial literacy —through practical activities and strategies. Designed to support children with disabilities or learning delays, the session also offers valuable tools for all children.	April 14, 2026 April 15, 2026	10:00 am - 11:00 am 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm	Apr 14 AM Session Registration Apr 15 PM Session Registration
Autism Regional Services Drop-In Session	The Autism Regional Services Team (ARS) is available to support families by answering questions, sharing resources, and providing guidance on strategies that promote student success and inclusion both at school and at home.	April 23, 2026	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Teams Link
Special Education - Questions, Resources, and Strategies for Families Drop-In Session	This is an opportunity for parents/legal guardians and community members to ask questions and seek information about Special Education and Inclusion topics, resources, and strategies to support your child(ren).	May 6, 2026	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Teams Link
Special Education - Questions, Resources, and Strategies for Families Drop-In Session	This is an opportunity for parents/legal guardians and community members to ask questions and seek information about Special Education and Inclusion topics, resources, and strategies to support your child(ren).	May 6, 2026	6:30 pm - 7:30 pm	Teams Link
Empowering Teens with ADHD Webinar	This session provides parents and guardians with strategies and resources to support teenagers with ADHD. Learn practical approaches to help with organization, emotional regulation, school success, and building independence during the teenage years.	May 12, 2026 May 13, 2026	10:00 am - 11:00 am 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm	May 12 AM Session Registration May 13 PM Session Registration
Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services Summer Success: Routines and Sensory Activities for Children with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services Webinar	This session will share simple ways to help children keep healthy routines over the summer while also exploring fun sensory activities to support their growth and well-being.	June 2, 2026 June 3, 2026	10:00 am - 11:00 am 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm	June 2 AM Session Registration June 3 PM Session Registration

2025-2026 Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session

Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #4 – Special Education and Inclusion Webinar - Transitions – February 2026

Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #3 – Parent Learning to Print and Write – January 2026

Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #2 – Practical Strategies to Support Regulation and Relationship with TDSB Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services – December 2025

Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #1 – Language Strategies to Support Meaningful Communication with Your Child – October 2025

2024-2025 Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session

Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #3 – Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder at Home: Strategies for Caregivers - May 2025

Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #2 – Navigating Transitions – Post Secondary and Post 21 – March 2025

Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #1 – Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) – November 2024

2023-2024 Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Sessions

An Introduction to Special Education and Inclusion in the TDSB (November 2023)

Transition Plans (March 2024)

Managing Emotions and Behaviours (May 2024)

2022-2023 Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Sessions

An Introduction to Special Education and Inclusion in the TDSB (November 2022)

The Identification, Placement, and Review Committee Process (March 2023)

Social and Emotional Learning (May 2023)