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Category Archives: Education
(Français) Session d’information virtuelle sur le Programme d’Intégration communautaire par l’éducation coopérative (ICEC)
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Webinar Navigating Special Education in Ontario on February 20
Special education policies can be complex, but understanding them is crucial for students and caregivers. That’s why Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw Professional Corporation have created a comprehensive guide to help break it all down.
From Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to the Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC), student rights, school exclusions, and more—this resource brings key legislation and policies into one accessible place.
Explore the guide here: https://specialeducationguide.communitylivingontario.ca/
Want to learn more? Join author Jenna Bontorin for an insightful webinar.
Register now: https://bit.ly/NSEO-Feb-20-2025
Family Session: Inclusive Education on February 19
Join Inclusive Education Canada Director Gordon Porter at a webinar hosted by Inclusion NS on inclusive education on February 19 at 630-730 pm AST. He and parent/advocate Anna MacQuarrie will explore what inclusive education means, how it’s implemented and how to advocate for inclusion in schools.
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4gxt8c0
Canada Science and Technology Museum’s Mellow Mornings
A reminder that this Sunday from 8:30 am – 10:00 am the Canada Science and Technology Museum will be hosting Mellow Mornings!
If you have a family member with sensory sensitivities, they will be offering a low-sensory environment with fewer visitors so they can enjoy the full museum experience.
For more info: https://ow.ly/F8eG50Q9AX9
Register for the upcoming PATH& MAPS training
If you are looking to expand your facilitation skills, you may wish to register for the upcoming PATH& MAPS training, brought to you by Inclusion Press! Person-Centred Ways to Build Community is a course in facilitation and person-centered planning with PATH and MAPS. Values and principles of Person-Centered Practice. Building facilitation skills including graphics and listening skills; exploring, learning and practicing person-centered approaches with a focus on PATH and MAPS.
This virtual workshop with course guides Jack Pearpoint and Lynda Kahn will take place on Zoom over the following dates: February 11, 18, 19, 21 and March 4 and 5, 2025.
Click here to learn more and register: https://inclusion.com/product/winter-2025-person-centered-ways-to-build-community-with-path-maps/
Virtual Astronomy Program (ages 9-16)
Autistic youth are invited to join Autism Ontario on a highly visual and educational 6-week program with a professional astronomer from Astronomy in Action to guide you through the cosmos! Each week you will venture farther into the universe as you explore the night sky, constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, and so much more! They encourage participants to guide their adventure through curiosity and questions! Join Autism Ontario Tuesdays, November 5 to December 10 from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Register here: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=10272
Individualized Education Plans. How do they work? What is your role as a parent?
Date: November 9
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Facilitators: Alexandra Arraiz, Parent Advocate P4D; along with OCDSB Learning Support Staff and Parent Peer Advocates.
In-Person Workshop: Viscount Alexander PS, 55 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Y7
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1044998948987?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join the Parent Resource Centre/Centre de ressources pour parents for an informative workshop on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in Ontario, where you’ll discover the ins and outs of the IEP process and how to effectively advocate for your child’s unique needs. Connect with other parents and learn about the valuable supports available through your school board, empowering you to navigate this journey with confidence.
Together, we can ensure every child receives the education they deserve! 
Child care and snacks will be available for participants.
Pathways to Special Education Support: Meet & Greet for Families
Supporting your autistic child’s educational journey can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of where to turn for guidance. You’re not alone — many families experience the same uncertainty and challenges.
Autism Ontario is offering ‘Pathways to Special Education Support: Meet & Greet for Families’ to change that. It’s your chance to learn about some available supports Autism Ontario has to offer.
Join them to meet their team and learn about resources to help your child achieve educational success.
October 29, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Registration:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10268
Online Course: Understanding what is happening inside your body: Interoceptive Training for All Ages
Some people with neurodevelopmental differences have a hard time noticing signals from their bodies or being able to tell what they mean. Interoception is the sensory system that lets us know when we need to eat, drink water, or use the washroom. It is also the sensory system that allows us to know when we are becoming upset or anxious. Autistic researchers and colleagues from South Australia created a curriculum for schools to help teach students better interoception skills. AIDE Canada joined with Dr. Wenn Lawson, an Autistic researcher from South Australia, to adapt this curriculum for an online course. Links to the full curriculum are included.
