Advocating for Your Child with Special Needs Would you like to learn how to advocate more effectively for your child with special needs? Louise McGoey, former chair of the Ottawa Catholic SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee), will provide participants with strategies for effective advocacy. Learn about the importance of knowing what your goals are for your child, how to communicate effectively with school and board staff and how to prepare for productive meetings. Presented by SEAC and CSPA. Register Now: http://bit.ly/CSPAadvocacyWednesday, April 6, 2016 7:00 - 8:30 PM St. Patrick’s High School 2525 Alta Vista Drive Understanding EQAO Assessments (Rescheduled following inclement weather March 1) Every year, Ontario students in Grades 3, 6, 9 and 10 write province-wide tests. These assessments provide an objective indication of how well students are developing the reading, writing and math skills defined in the Ontario Curriculum. This presentation delivered by Mike Young, a principal from EQAO’s School Support and Outreach team, will give parents an opportunity to gain an understanding of the EQAO assessments. Register Now: http://bit.ly/CSPAEQAO Tuesday, April 12, 2016 6:45 - 8:45 PM Saint Joseph Catholic High School 3333 Greenbank Road, BarrhavenYouth Substance Use – Supporting Youth and Families Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services and the Ottawa Catholic School Board have worked in partnership for many years. Find out how the School Based Program provides support to students, and their families, throughout the phases of youth substance use, from prevention to intervention. Learn signs and symptoms to be aware of and how to access help when needed. Presenters: Liz Parsons & Nadine McLean, Co-managers, Youth, Parent and School Based Program at Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services. Register Now: http://bit.ly/CSPAsubstance Thursday, April 21, 2016 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM Sacred Heart Catholic High School How to Help Your Child Succeed in School Let's talk about helping our children be successful. What role do parents and school councils play? Join us as People for Education's Jacqui Strachan shares some insight on the Ontario Education System, parent involvement and the importance of school councils. Register Now: http://bit.ly/CSPAsucceed Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:30 —11:30 AM Holy Trinity Catholic High School RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS…Raising Responsible Students / Children What does it mean to raise a responsible child or help a student be more conscientious? Teach your child responsibility through positive feedback and encouragement. Discover tips to boost self-esteem and confidence. Learn to set reasonable expectations for your child. Create effective communication, healthy decision-making and problem-solving habits. Give your child the gift of learning to accept mistakes and grow from them. For parents, guardians, caregivers of children aged 4 -14 years. Register Now: http://bit.ly/CSPAresponsible Saturday, April 23, 2016 9:45 - 11:30 AM Saint Clare Catholic School |