We are the Academic Resource Committee, which supports students with learning disabilities and other learning differences, and we're also parents of students with learning disabilities at Northern. Our mandate is to inform, engage, educate and support parents of students with learning disabilities and other learning differences. We run a variety of meetings and events throughout the year, and we advocate within and beyond the school on topics that are relevant to these students and their education, development and well-being.
ARC is where you can:
We are here to provide information, support, and camaraderie for parents of students with learning challenges, and to advocate on their behalf. We encourage you to join us whenever you can, to become better informed, and to pick up useful tips and information that are helpful for you and for your student. We welcome your participation in any way you can.
We have a meeting every month in the evenings in the school (virtually in 20-21). Additional events include socials and speakers of interest to you and your children. If we have your email address (which we keep entirely confidential, and will never share), we'll send you notices of events, meeting agendas, minutes, and all the news in between meetings, so that you know what's happening and can keep up to date. You can also check the What's On page for upcoming events.
If you (or others you know) are interested in being included in future communication from ARC, please email us your email address with permission to include you on our email list. Feel free to send us email addresses for both parents, and pass on this message to other parents who may be interested. We can be reached at: northernldcommittee@gmail.com
The programs and supports for students with learning disabilities and other learning challenges are a vital part of your student's education, and contribute substantially and positively to their intellectual and academic development, and also to their emotional and social development and well-being. Staying informed through ARC is one of the best ways to ensure that these supports and programs remain strong and available to educate and support your child(ren).
ARC is where you can:
- Meet, chat with, share, and learn from other families with students with learning differences and challenges. (Scroll down for our Meeting dates).
- Learn about the curriculum, courses, relevant offerings, and other developments in the Core LD and resource support programs directly from staff, including from Northern's Special Education program coordinator.
- Hear speakers on subjects relevant to students with learning challenges and relevant to the social, emotional, and intellectual development of these students.
- Learn about strategies to support your student and enhance their education and overall well-being.
- Become informed on issues relevant to changes occurring in education at Northern, in the TDSB, and across the province.
- Ask questions, provide input, and help advocate to ensure that programs and support for students with learning challenges at Northern and within the TDSB stay strong and effective.
We are here to provide information, support, and camaraderie for parents of students with learning challenges, and to advocate on their behalf. We encourage you to join us whenever you can, to become better informed, and to pick up useful tips and information that are helpful for you and for your student. We welcome your participation in any way you can.
We have a meeting every month in the evenings in the school (virtually in 20-21). Additional events include socials and speakers of interest to you and your children. If we have your email address (which we keep entirely confidential, and will never share), we'll send you notices of events, meeting agendas, minutes, and all the news in between meetings, so that you know what's happening and can keep up to date. You can also check the What's On page for upcoming events.
If you (or others you know) are interested in being included in future communication from ARC, please email us your email address with permission to include you on our email list. Feel free to send us email addresses for both parents, and pass on this message to other parents who may be interested. We can be reached at: northernldcommittee@gmail.com
The programs and supports for students with learning disabilities and other learning challenges are a vital part of your student's education, and contribute substantially and positively to their intellectual and academic development, and also to their emotional and social development and well-being. Staying informed through ARC is one of the best ways to ensure that these supports and programs remain strong and available to educate and support your child(ren).
MEETING DATES
All meetings will run form 6pm-7:30pm
Meeting Location will be online. For a link to the meeting, email nss.school.council@gmail.com and write "ARC meeting" in the subject line. Links will be sent Monday afternoon.
ALL PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH LD'S WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Meeting Location will be online. For a link to the meeting, email nss.school.council@gmail.com and write "ARC meeting" in the subject line. Links will be sent Monday afternoon.
ALL PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH LD'S WELCOME TO ATTEND!
- Monday, October 26, 2020
- Other meetings TBD
MANDATE
1. To advocate for ALL students designated with Learning Disabilities (LDs) regardless of the stream.
2. To provide support for students with LDs.
3. To provide support to parents of students with LDs.
4. To provide support to teachers of students with LDs.
2. To provide support for students with LDs.
3. To provide support to parents of students with LDs.
4. To provide support to teachers of students with LDs.
MEMBERSHIP
Chair: Rita Czarnecki
2020/21 Members: Diana Goldie, Ellie Morch, Laura Aguilar
Teacher Rep: Jessica Beresford
Other than designating a Chair(s), student council parent and teacher representatives for the committee, there are no official positions. This can be re-evaluated on a yearly basis. Membership is open to all parents who are interested in participating. Students representatives will be selected by the Special Education Teacher lead.
2020/21 Members: Diana Goldie, Ellie Morch, Laura Aguilar
Teacher Rep: Jessica Beresford
Other than designating a Chair(s), student council parent and teacher representatives for the committee, there are no official positions. This can be re-evaluated on a yearly basis. Membership is open to all parents who are interested in participating. Students representatives will be selected by the Special Education Teacher lead.