Upcoming Events for Parents and Educators

The SCDSB has two events planned for parents and educators.  Monday April 2, 2012 from 2 pm to 7 pm at the Education Centre (1170 Highway 26 Midhurst), the SCDSB will host "Planning Transitions for Students with Special Needs".  For more information, you are invited to visit http://www.scdsb.on.ca/ - select Programs and Services - Special Education - Upcoming Events.

Saturday April 21, the SCDSB and the Parent Involvement Committee invites you to the Circle of Learning.  This event promises to be a very informative and enlightening day!

Circle of Learning Conference 2012

Keynote Presentations:
   •  Dr. Karyn Gordon, Author - "Lost in Translation"   •  Annie Kidder, People for Education - "Parents as Partners"

Workshops (attendees will have the opportunity to select 3 of 4 workshops):
   •  A - Reading and Writing in the 21st Century
   •  B - Healthy Schools + Healthy Families = Health Kids
   •  C - Math Homework - Help!
   •  D - Technology and Character Development in the 21st Century

Conference Agenda:

8:30 - 9:00	Childcare Drop off / Registration / Refreshments
9:00 - 9:15	Welcome and Introductions
9:15 - 10:15	Keynote Speaker   •  Dr. Karyn Gordon, Author - "Lost in Translation"
10:20 - 11:05 & 11:10 - 11:55	Workshops   •  A - Reading and Writing in the 21st Century    •  B - Healthy Schools + Healthy Families = Health Kids    •  C - Math Homework - Help!    •  D - Technology and Character Development in the 21st Century
11:55 - 12:30	Lunch Break
12:30 - 1:15	Workshops
1:20 - 2:10	Keynote Speaker   •  Annie Kidder, People for Education - "Parents as Partners"
2:15 - 2:45	Panel Questions and Answers   •  PIC Members, SCDSB Staff, Breakout Facilitators, Annie Kidder
2:45	Closing Comments
3:00	Childcare Pickup