Improving Disability Awareness in Toronto Schools

The TDSB Equity Policy Advisory Committee is hosting an Equity Community Forum, for parents, community members, staff and secondary students who actively support equitable and inclusive schools.

When: Saturday, December 11, 2010.
Time: 9:30 am ? 3:30 pm
Where: Northview Heights Secondary School
550 Finch Avenue West, Toronto (at Bathurst St)

Please Register by November 27,2010
Register on-line at:
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/survey/EquitableSchools


Themes to be discussed include:

• Aboriginal Education


• Anti-Racism


• Anti-Homophobia


• Anti-Poverty


• Ability/Disability Awareness


• Newcomer Student Needs


• Culturally Responsive Teaching


• Human Rights in Education


• Employment Equity


• Parent and Community Role


• Leadership for Change


• Student Voice

Courageous conversations on current practice, obstacles to progress, new ideas

Opening Remarks:
Dr. Chris Spence, Director of Education
Special Guest:
Lawrence Hill, Author, TDSB Writer in Residence

For more information:
Call: (416) 397-3138
E-mail: equity@tdsb.on.ca

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