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Parents/Guardians/Caregivers Engagement Sessions

Special Education and Inclusion is pleased to offer a variety of drop-in and topic-specific sessions for parents, guardians, and caregivers throughout the 2024-2025 school year. These sessions provide valuable information, resources, and support to help families navigate special education programs and services.


Parent Webinar Session October 28 AM and October 29 PM - Communication Strategies for Children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities

The Special Education and Inclusion Department is pleased to host a session for families, offering strategies to help children with special education needs and disabilities develop their communication skills. Families will explore strategies, resources, and ways to celebrate and build upon their child’s unique strengths.

Oct 28 AM Session Registration

Oct 29 PM Session Registration

Parent Engagement Sessions - 2025-2026

Title Description Date Time Link

Autism Regional Services 

Drop-In Session

Autism Regional Services 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.

October 23, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Teams Link

Supporting Communication for Children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities

 

Webinar

Join us for a supportive session focused on helping children with special education needs and disabilities develop their communication skills. Families will explore strategies, resources, and ways to celebrate and build upon their child’s unique strengths.


October 28, 2025

 

October 29, 2025


10:00 am - 11:00 am

 

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Oct 28 AM Session Registration

 

Oct 29 PM Session Registration

 

Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services

 

Practical Strategies to Support Regulation and Relationship

 

Webinar

This session will focus on practical strategies to support families with developing skills to manage stress while strengthening bonds and relationships.  Practical approaches will be shared to help children and families develop coping and self-soothing skills that will promote identity-affirming well-being and independence.

 

November 18th, 2025

 

November 19th, 2025

 

10:00 am - 11:00 am

 

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Nov 18 AM Session Registration

 

Nov 19 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.

November 20, 2025

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).

December 2, 2025

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).

December 2, 2025

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.

December 18, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Teams Link


Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services

 

Learning to Print and Write with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services

Webinar

This session will provide parents with practical strategies to support their child(ren)’s handwriting development. Whether your child is just beginning to write or is experiencing challenges with handwriting, participants will gain helpful ideas and approaches to build and strengthen these skills.

January 20, 2026

January 21, 2026

10:00 am - 11:00 am

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Jan 20 AM Session Registration 

Jan 21 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.

January 22, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Teams Link


Building Confidence Through Transitions

 

Webinar

This webinar is designed for parents and guardians of children with special education needs and disabilities, this session offers tools and strategies to support smooth transitions. Learn how to prepare your child for changes in school, routines, and daily life with confidence.

February 24, 2026

February 25, 2026

10:00 am - 11:00 am

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Feb 24 AM Session Registration

Feb 25 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.

February 19, 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

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

 

Learning to Print and Write 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 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