We are the Academic Resource Committee. 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:
You can also check the What's On page for upcoming events.
ARC is where you can:
- Arrange Peer Tutoring Support for your student.
- Get Resource support for students with an IEP.
- Meet, chat with, share, and learn from other families with students with learning differences and challenges.
- Learn about the curriculum, courses, 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.
- Read Frequently Asked Special Education questions.
- Visit Northern's Academic Resource Centre Webpage.
- Find links to helpful Special Education Resources
You can also check the What's On page for upcoming events.
MEETINGS
ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND - ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH STUDENTS WITH LD'S
We have meetings in the evenings online that include speakers and parent social time on:
We have meetings in the evenings online that include speakers and parent social time on:
- ARC Social - September 15, 7-8:30 pm at Granite Brewery
Come and meet the parents! All parents of students with learning differences are invited to a social hosted by the Academic Resource Committee at the Granite Brewery (245 Eglinton Ave E at Mt Pleasant. Free parking is beneath the pub). Join us for a time of informal conversation to share ideas and experiences about supporting our students at Northern. Appetizers will be provided, drinks will be cash and carry. - Getting Off to a Good Start - Thursday, September 29 at 7 pm - Join Susan Schenk (Occupational Therapist, Author/Speaker, Shift Your Thinking LD Movement) for helpful stories, insights, and tools for understanding your student’s learning style and needs in an effective and manageable way. Presented by ARC for all students and parents at Northern and beyond. For a webinar link, email nss.school.council@gmail.com with “Good Start” in the subject line.
- ARC Zoom Parent Chat - Wednesday, November 16 at 7 pm - come share concerns and experiences with other Northern parents about how to support your student's success!
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
Co-Chairs: Rita Czarnecki, Diane Caltana
Teacher Rep: Amanda Kearney
Teacher Rep: Amanda Kearney