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These free talks sponsored by the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada will feature a short video discussing each topic, followed by a live conversation between our team and you!
Join us for any (or all!) of our five talks, which include captioning and ASL interpretation.
Attending a talk and didn't get the email with instructions on how to join the Zoom? Check your spam and Promotions folders, or email us at [email protected] and we'll send it again!
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Interested in the full details and speakers? See below.
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
Featuring Tracy Humphreys & Samanta Palomino
- Access without delay to 5 days a week, full time in-person schooling for children with disabilities and diverse abilities
- Goals will be consistent with the previous year; strategies to achieve the goals may need to be adjusted according to the most current public health guidelines
- The regular path of advocacy remains the same as always (school District complaints process, access to human rights tribunal, ombudsperson, supportive orgs like Inclusion BC, Family Support Institute of BC, your PAC and District PAC, BCCPAC)
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Featuring Suzanne Perreault & Karissa Crawley
- Proper Language
- Learning plans should be based on needs, goals and strategies as articulated in existing or the previous school year’s IEP
- IEPs must be updated annually and progress reports provided for each reporting period for all students including students who have an IEP
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
Featuring Samanta Palomino and Chantelle Morvay-Adams
- Parents/caregivers can choose a different schooling option during the school year (an educational program offered by a public or independent school or to register their child for homeschooling) based on program availability and in accordance with applicable school district or independent school authority policies and procedures
- School districts/authorities must provide 100% instruction split between in-class and self-directed/remote learning
- School districts/authorities must follow up to ensure there are supports in place for families
- School districts must apply the principles of equity and inclusion in their decision-making regarding services for students, families and staff
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
Featuring Samanta Palomino & Sydney Whitwell
- Students with disabilities, diverse abilities or those who require additional supports will have access to and receive the same supports and services they had prior to the pandemic.
- The way supports are provided may look different, but all students will have access to a learning environment and the opportunity to have their learning needs assessed
- Education assistants will continue to support students and teachers, both during in-class instruction and remote or online learning
Children and youth in care will have priority access to technology, child care, in-class instruction and additional supports
Teachers and support staff assist students and families with remote learning as required, to balance any in-person supports provided
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Featuring Andréa Coutu & Suzanne Perreault
Monday, November 30, 2020 at 6:30 PM PST
These free talks sponsored by the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada will feature a short video discussing each topic, followed by a live conversation between our team and you!
Join us for any (or all!) of our five talks, which include captioning and ASL interpretation.
Attending a talk and didn't get the email with instructions on how to join the Zoom? Check your spam and Promotions folders, or email us at [email protected] and we'll send it again!
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Interested in the full details and speakers? See below.
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
Featuring Tracy Humphreys & Samanta Palomino
- Access without delay to 5 days a week, full time in-person schooling for children with disabilities and diverse abilities
- Goals will be consistent with the previous year; strategies to achieve the goals may need to be adjusted according to the most current public health guidelines
- The regular path of advocacy remains the same as always (school District complaints process, access to human rights tribunal, ombudsperson, supportive orgs like Inclusion BC, Family Support Institute of BC, your PAC and District PAC, BCCPAC)
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Featuring Suzanne Perreault & Karissa Crawley
- Proper Language
- Learning plans should be based on needs, goals and strategies as articulated in existing or the previous school year’s IEP
- IEPs must be updated annually and progress reports provided for each reporting period for all students including students who have an IEP
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
Featuring Samanta Palomino and Chantelle Morvay-Adams
- Parents/caregivers can choose a different schooling option during the school year (an educational program offered by a public or independent school or to register their child for homeschooling) based on program availability and in accordance with applicable school district or independent school authority policies and procedures
- School districts/authorities must provide 100% instruction split between in-class and self-directed/remote learning
- School districts/authorities must follow up to ensure there are supports in place for families
- School districts must apply the principles of equity and inclusion in their decision-making regarding services for students, families and staff
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
Featuring Samanta Palomino & Sydney Whitwell
- Students with disabilities, diverse abilities or those who require additional supports will have access to and receive the same supports and services they had prior to the pandemic.
- The way supports are provided may look different, but all students will have access to a learning environment and the opportunity to have their learning needs assessed
- Education assistants will continue to support students and teachers, both during in-class instruction and remote or online learning
Children and youth in care will have priority access to technology, child care, in-class instruction and additional supports
Teachers and support staff assist students and families with remote learning as required, to balance any in-person supports provided
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Featuring Andréa Coutu & Suzanne Perreault
Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 11 AM PST
These free talks sponsored by the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada will feature a short video discussing each topic, followed by a live conversation between our team and you!
Join us for any (or all!) of our five talks, which include captioning and ASL interpretation.
Attending a talk and didn't get the email with instructions on how to join the Zoom? Check your spam and Promotions folders, or email us at [email protected] and we'll send it again!
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Interested in the full details and speakers? See below.
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
Featuring Tracy Humphreys & Samanta Palomino
- Access without delay to 5 days a week, full time in-person schooling for children with disabilities and diverse abilities
- Goals will be consistent with the previous year; strategies to achieve the goals may need to be adjusted according to the most current public health guidelines
- The regular path of advocacy remains the same as always (school District complaints process, access to human rights tribunal, ombudsperson, supportive orgs like Inclusion BC, Family Support Institute of BC, your PAC and District PAC, BCCPAC)
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Featuring Suzanne Perreault & Karissa Crawley
- Proper Language
- Learning plans should be based on needs, goals and strategies as articulated in existing or the previous school year’s IEP
- IEPs must be updated annually and progress reports provided for each reporting period for all students including students who have an IEP
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
Featuring Samanta Palomino and Chantelle Morvay-Adams
- Parents/caregivers can choose a different schooling option during the school year (an educational program offered by a public or independent school or to register their child for homeschooling) based on program availability and in accordance with applicable school district or independent school authority policies and procedures
- School districts/authorities must provide 100% instruction split between in-class and self-directed/remote learning
- School districts/authorities must follow up to ensure there are supports in place for families
- School districts must apply the principles of equity and inclusion in their decision-making regarding services for students, families and staff
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
Featuring Samanta Palomino & Sydney Whitwell
- Students with disabilities, diverse abilities or those who require additional supports will have access to and receive the same supports and services they had prior to the pandemic.
- The way supports are provided may look different, but all students will have access to a learning environment and the opportunity to have their learning needs assessed
- Education assistants will continue to support students and teachers, both during in-class instruction and remote or online learning
Children and youth in care will have priority access to technology, child care, in-class instruction and additional supports
Teachers and support staff assist students and families with remote learning as required, to balance any in-person supports provided
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Featuring Andréa Coutu & Suzanne Perreault
Monday, November 23, 2020 at 6:30 PM PST
These free talks sponsored by the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada will feature a short video discussing each topic, followed by a live conversation between our team and you!
Join us for any (or all!) of our five talks, which include captioning and ASL interpretation.
Attending a talk and didn't get the email with instructions on how to join the Zoom? Check your spam and Promotions folders, or email us at [email protected] and we'll send it again!
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Interested in the full details and speakers? See below.
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
Featuring Tracy Humphreys & Samanta Palomino
- Access without delay to 5 days a week, full time in-person schooling for children with disabilities and diverse abilities
- Goals will be consistent with the previous year; strategies to achieve the goals may need to be adjusted according to the most current public health guidelines
- The regular path of advocacy remains the same as always (school District complaints process, access to human rights tribunal, ombudsperson, supportive orgs like Inclusion BC, Family Support Institute of BC, your PAC and District PAC, BCCPAC)
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Featuring Suzanne Perreault & Karissa Crawley
- Proper Language
- Learning plans should be based on needs, goals and strategies as articulated in existing or the previous school year’s IEP
- IEPs must be updated annually and progress reports provided for each reporting period for all students including students who have an IEP
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
Featuring Samanta Palomino and Chantelle Morvay-Adams
- Parents/caregivers can choose a different schooling option during the school year (an educational program offered by a public or independent school or to register their child for homeschooling) based on program availability and in accordance with applicable school district or independent school authority policies and procedures
- School districts/authorities must provide 100% instruction split between in-class and self-directed/remote learning
- School districts/authorities must follow up to ensure there are supports in place for families
- School districts must apply the principles of equity and inclusion in their decision-making regarding services for students, families and staff
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
Featuring Samanta Palomino & Sydney Whitwell
- Students with disabilities, diverse abilities or those who require additional supports will have access to and receive the same supports and services they had prior to the pandemic.
- The way supports are provided may look different, but all students will have access to a learning environment and the opportunity to have their learning needs assessed
- Education assistants will continue to support students and teachers, both during in-class instruction and remote or online learning
Children and youth in care will have priority access to technology, child care, in-class instruction and additional supports
Teachers and support staff assist students and families with remote learning as required, to balance any in-person supports provided
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Featuring Andréa Coutu & Suzanne Perreault
Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 11 AM PST
These free talks sponsored by the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada will feature a short video discussing each topic, followed by a live conversation between our team and you!
Join us for any (or all!) of our five talks, which include captioning and ASL interpretation.
Attending a talk and didn't get the email with instructions on how to join the Zoom? Check your spam and Promotions folders, or email us at [email protected] and we'll send it again!
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Interested in the full details and speakers? See below.
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
Featuring Tracy Humphreys & Samanta Palomino
- Access without delay to 5 days a week, full time in-person schooling for children with disabilities and diverse abilities
- Goals will be consistent with the previous year; strategies to achieve the goals may need to be adjusted according to the most current public health guidelines
- The regular path of advocacy remains the same as always (school District complaints process, access to human rights tribunal, ombudsperson, supportive orgs like Inclusion BC, Family Support Institute of BC, your PAC and District PAC, BCCPAC)
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Featuring Suzanne Perreault & Karissa Crawley
- Proper Language
- Learning plans should be based on needs, goals and strategies as articulated in existing or the previous school year’s IEP
- IEPs must be updated annually and progress reports provided for each reporting period for all students including students who have an IEP
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
Featuring Samanta Palomino and Chantelle Morvay-Adams
- Parents/caregivers can choose a different schooling option during the school year (an educational program offered by a public or independent school or to register their child for homeschooling) based on program availability and in accordance with applicable school district or independent school authority policies and procedures
- School districts/authorities must provide 100% instruction split between in-class and self-directed/remote learning
- School districts/authorities must follow up to ensure there are supports in place for families
- School districts must apply the principles of equity and inclusion in their decision-making regarding services for students, families and staff
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
Featuring Samanta Palomino & Sydney Whitwell
- Students with disabilities, diverse abilities or those who require additional supports will have access to and receive the same supports and services they had prior to the pandemic.
- The way supports are provided may look different, but all students will have access to a learning environment and the opportunity to have their learning needs assessed
- Education assistants will continue to support students and teachers, both during in-class instruction and remote or online learning
Children and youth in care will have priority access to technology, child care, in-class instruction and additional supports
Teachers and support staff assist students and families with remote learning as required, to balance any in-person supports provided
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Featuring Andréa Coutu & Suzanne Perreault
Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:30 PM PST
These free talks sponsored by the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada will feature a short video discussing each topic, followed by a live conversation between our team and you!
Join us for any (or all!) of our five talks, which include captioning and ASL interpretation.
Attending a talk and didn't get the email with instructions on how to join the Zoom? Check your spam and Promotions folders, or email us at [email protected] and we'll send it again!
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Interested in the full details and speakers? See below.
November 1 and 2
COVID19 and Your Child’s Access to Education: Rights and Services Without Delay
Featuring Tracy Humphreys & Samanta Palomino
- Access without delay to 5 days a week, full time in-person schooling for children with disabilities and diverse abilities
- Goals will be consistent with the previous year; strategies to achieve the goals may need to be adjusted according to the most current public health guidelines
- The regular path of advocacy remains the same as always (school District complaints process, access to human rights tribunal, ombudsperson, supportive orgs like Inclusion BC, Family Support Institute of BC, your PAC and District PAC, BCCPAC)
November 8 and 9
Your Child’s Key Education Support Tool: the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Featuring Suzanne Perreault & Karissa Crawley
- Proper Language
- Learning plans should be based on needs, goals and strategies as articulated in existing or the previous school year’s IEP
- IEPs must be updated annually and progress reports provided for each reporting period for all students including students who have an IEP
November 15 and 16
Learning During COVID: options for when, where and how
Featuring Samanta Palomino and Chantelle Morvay-Adams
- Parents/caregivers can choose a different schooling option during the school year (an educational program offered by a public or independent school or to register their child for homeschooling) based on program availability and in accordance with applicable school district or independent school authority policies and procedures
- School districts/authorities must provide 100% instruction split between in-class and self-directed/remote learning
- School districts/authorities must follow up to ensure there are supports in place for families
- School districts must apply the principles of equity and inclusion in their decision-making regarding services for students, families and staff
November 22 and 23
The People Supporting Your Child: EAs, Specialist Teachers and Professionals
Featuring Samanta Palomino & Sydney Whitwell
- Students with disabilities, diverse abilities or those who require additional supports will have access to and receive the same supports and services they had prior to the pandemic.
- The way supports are provided may look different, but all students will have access to a learning environment and the opportunity to have their learning needs assessed
- Education assistants will continue to support students and teachers, both during in-class instruction and remote or online learning
Children and youth in care will have priority access to technology, child care, in-class instruction and additional supports
Teachers and support staff assist students and families with remote learning as required, to balance any in-person supports provided
November 29 and 30
When Your Child Isn’t Getting What they Need or Deserve
Featuring Andréa Coutu & Suzanne Perreault
Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 11 AM PST