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For Parents
Click on an event listed below for more information:
May 8 - 10 Alliston
"Technological Education: Knowledge You Can Use" Ontario Council for Technology Education Annual Conference Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston
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May 9th
Monday, May 12 9:00 - 5:00 Toronto
"Confronting Violence in Media and Entertainment" Presented by the Ontario Teachers Federation Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, Toronto Airport |
May 14 Toronto, OISE University of Toronto Fortieth anniversary of the publication of Living and Learning,
the report of the Provincial Committee on Aims and Objectives of Education in the Schools of Ontario (commonly known as the Hall-Dennis Report) Nipissing University, the Ontario Association of Deans of Education, the
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and the Ministry of Education have collaborated to sponsor a public forum. Taking place on the morning of May 14th (8:45am - 12pm) at OISE’s auditorium, 10 of the original committee members will be attending. Short speeches will be given by Dr. Edison Quick (Secretary and Research Director of the Committee), Joan Woodcock, Leo Seguin and Ernie Checkeris (members), Kel Crossley (Ministry of Education
Representative on the Committee and later Director of Curriculum), and Lloyd Dennis (Co-Chair of the Committee).
If you would like more information on this event, please feel free to
contact kurtc@nipissingu.ca.
Kurt Clausen, PhD
Coordinator, Hall-Dennis Reunion
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Thursday, May 15 8:30 - 3:00
Toronto "Connect 2008: Effective Learning Practices" Conference for agencies and individuals who support after-school programs. Centre for Community Partnerships, UofT, 569 Spadina Ave, Toronto |
Enter in The Great EcoKids Challenge by May 16th
Earth Day Canada is challenging kids across Canada to take action and contribute to a healthier environment in their schools, homes and communities by entering in The Great EcoKids Challenge. The Great EcoKids Challenge is a nationwide contest, providing schools, extra-curricular clubs, and youth groups with an opportunity to participate in a large-scale group activity that will improve the state of their schools and communities, and ultimately, the health of the environment. The grand prize winners receive digital cameras for their individual EcoKids club members* and a BRAVIA LCD TV for their school. Second place winners receive Walkman video MP3 players for their individual club members*, and third place winners receive Walkman MP3 players for their individual club members*. This yearÂ’s contest deadline is May 16th 2008. For more information on how to participate, check out ecokids.ca. The Sony Canada Charitable Foundation is the proud sponsor this year's Great EcoKids Challenge.
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Thursday, May 21 7:00 p.m. Toronto
"Acting on a Vision for Universal Child Care: Integrating early childhood education and support services for families" Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Main Auditorium, 252 Bloor St. West |
May 21 - 23 Sudbury "Pathways Learning Disability Conference" Glenn Crombie Centre for Disability Services, 1400 Barrydowne Rd, Sudbury |
May 23 - 25 Mississauga
Central Ontario Leadership Seminar for Youth COLS is dedicated to the development of leadership potential in grade 10 youth. University of Toronto, Erindale Campus, Mississauga |
TELLING TALES OUT OF SCHOOL Sunday May 25th, 2008 |
Lincoln M. Alexander Award for Students Nominate a student today who has made a significant contribution towards elininating racial prejudice or discrimination! Deadline is May 31, 2008.
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