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This conference is designed for teacher candidates and explores strategies to develop inclusive classrooms. Experts from local school boards will provide practical workshops on mental health, autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, FAS/FAE and accessibility using technology. Cost: $10 Money will be collected on Monday, October 16 and October 30, 11:30-12:15 (Main Lobby) Students can also put $ in an envelope and put it in the 3rd floor mailbox slot with their name and mine (Jess Whitley) on it.
Location	Lamoureux Hall
Registration Deadline	2017-11-05 08:00:00

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Keynote: Supporting Student Mental Health and Well-being What is my role as an educator? 2017-11-04 09:00 - 2017-11-04 21:45

Even though educators are aware of students struggling with mental health problems and have a strong desire to help, many do not feel equipped to do so. Frequent questions asked by educators to be addressed include: What is school mental health? What are the common issues students present with? What role do schools play in supporting student mental health and well-being? MNT201 Elizabeth Paquette, Chief Psychologist, OCSB

Keynote: Supporting Student Mental Health and Well-being What is my role as an educator?

MNT 201
160

Session	Keynote: Supporting Student Mental Health and Well-being What is my role as an educator?
Location	MNT 201
Seats	160
Available seats	110
Description	Elizabeth Paquette, Chief Psychologist, OCSB Supporting Student Mental Health and Well-being What is my role as an educator? Even though educators are aware of students struggling with mental health problems and have a strong desire to help, many do not feel equipped to do so. Frequent questions asked by educators to be addressed include: What is school mental health? What are the common issues students present with? What role do schools play in supporting student mental health and well-being?

Session One Workshops: 9:45-10:30 2017-11-04 09:45 - 2017-11-04 10:30

Accessible Inclusion

LMX 339
40

Session	Session One Workshops: 9:45-10:30
Location	LMX 339
Seats	40
Available seats	20
Description	From the power of Chromebooks to the accessibility features of Google Read & Write, let us show you how assistive devices and applications can benefit students with learning exceptionalities. Presenter: Jenna Rowney, Heritage Academy

Exploring Learning Disabilities

LMX 342
40

Session	Session One Workshops: 9:45-10:30
Location	LMX 342
Seats	40
Available seats	12
Description	This interactive workshop will take you through a short series of activities to help you explore what it would be like to have a learning difference. This workshop will also aid you in discovering some of your own strengths and needs. Presenters: Carol Windmill & Helen Catselis, OCDSB

FASD: Making the Invisible Visible

LMX 243
40

Session	Session One Workshops: 9:45-10:30
Location	LMX 243
Seats	40
Available seats	33
Description	Participants will learn how to recognize students who may potentially have FASD, hear about the challenges students with FASD experience in the classroom environment and be introduced to strategies to support learning. Presenter: Janet Carioni, Fetal Alcohol Resource Program

Session Three Workshops: 11:45-12:30 2017-11-04 11:45 - 2017-11-04 12:30

Be The Bridge

LMX 342
40

Session	Session Three Workshops: 11:45-12:30
Location	LMX 342
Seats	40
Available seats	31
Description	Become familiar with and understand the community responses to address prevention and the need for education, support, and treatment for youth mental health and addictions including Ottawa's award winning Project s.t.e.p. Presenter: Jill Bennett, Ottawa Network for Education

Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

LMX 339
40

Session	Session Three Workshops: 11:45-12:30
Location	LMX 339
Seats	40
Available seats	35
Description	Teachers in our schools face the challenge of planning and implementing effective education programs for all students, including students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This workshop presents an overview of the key characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the potential impact that the characteristics may have on a student’s daily educational experience. Participants will gain an understanding of the strengths and needs associated with ASD, and explore strategies to promote inclusion within the school and classroom settings. Presenter: Sandra O’Doherty, CDSBEO

Session Two Workshops: 10:45-11:30 2017-11-04 10:45 - 2017-11-04 11:30

Be The Bridge

LMX 342
40

Session	Session Two Workshops: 10:45-11:30
Location	LMX 342
Seats	40
Available seats	34
Description	Become familiar with and understand the community responses to address prevention and the need for education, support, and treatment for youth mental health and addictions including Ottawa's award winning Project s.t.e.p. Presenter: Jill Bennett, Program Consultant, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Ottawa Network for Education

Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

LMX 339
40

Session	Session Two Workshops: 10:45-11:30
Location	LMX 339
Seats	40
Available seats	1
Description	Teachers in our schools face the challenge of planning and implementing effective education programs for all students, including students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This workshop presents an overview of the key characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the potential impact that the characteristics may have on a student’s daily educational experience. Participants will gain an understanding of the strengths and needs associated with ASD, and explore strategies to promote inclusion within the school and classroom settings Presenter: Sandra O’Doherty, CDSBEO

Who you teach matters most! Teaching in Care and/or Treatment, Custody and Correctional Programs

LMX 243
40

Session	Session Two Workshops: 10:45-11:30
Location	LMX 243
Seats	40
Available seats	33
Description	Kaethe Imbert is the Secondary School Lead Teacher for Custody Programs with Ottawa’s M.F. McHugh Education Centre. M.F. McHugh works in partnership with treatment and custodial agencies to provide education for students whose circumstances or needs are such that they are unable to attend their community school. Presenter: Kaethe Imbert, McHugh Schools

Current time: 2023-03-23 00:09

Inclusion Conference 2017-11-04 08:30 - 2017-11-04 13:00

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