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It Starts With One: One person or one action can make a difference

Published on February 21, 2012 in News. 0 Comments

Here is some information on an upcoming Free the Children Youth Summit in Toronto:

Theme: “It Starts With One: One person or one action can make a difference”

Date: Saturday, March 31st, 2012

Location:
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School, 1515 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Time: 8:30am-4:00pm·

Cost: Free Event

Audience: Youth 8 – 20 years old, Educators

Apply at: www.freethechildren.com/whatwedo/local/youthconference/toronto/

Download the poster here.

Call for Volunteers!

Published on January 15, 2012 in News. 0 Comments

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) is looking for principals and parents who are members of school councils to volunteer to participate in a working group to develop resources to support school councils.

The working group will meet two or three times – by phone or in small regional groups – during the winter and spring of 2012.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Brian Evoy at brianevoyaloapcedirector@gmail.com by January 25, 2012.

If you would like any more information about EQAO and its resources for parents, please visit www.eqao.com,  contact the agency’s information centre at 1-888-327-7377 or email at email@eqao.com.

Bishop Fred Colli’s Message for Lent

Published on March 9, 2011 in News. 0 Comments

Bishop Fred Colli (Diocese of Thunder Bay), OAPCE’s Liaison Bishop from the Education Commission of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario (ACBO) has posted his Lenten message for 2011.  We share this as encouragement and inspiration as we begin this reflective and restorative season.

http://www.dotb.ca/Lent3.htm

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) OISE/UT Chapter Presents:

Published on November 16, 2010 in Dr. Ash Updates, Events and News. 0 Comments

The Brain and Gender Learning Differences – What Is It All About?

Dr. Ashleigh Molloy has a PhD in special education and is the President of the CEC. He is an author and internationally renowned speaker who has appeared on radio and television, and presents at conferences worldwide. Dr. Ash will discuss how social, physiological, and brain differences influence how boys and girls learn.

Thursday, November 18th 5:30-7:00 pm
OISE 5-280
$2 for CEC members,$5 for non-members

Please RSVP to cecchapter1175@utoronto.ca as there are limited spaces

*Everyone will receive a certificate upon completion of the workshop

Statement from the Catholic Bishops regarding the Ministry of Education”s Equity and Inclusion Education Strategy

Published on October 27, 2010 in News. 0 Comments

At the October Board of Director’s meeting, Bishop Colli (our liaison bishop to the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario) spoke in depth with our regional directors on this topic and the Bishop’s statement.

Read the full statement on the ACBO website here.

Find out more about the ACBO.