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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:
If you are interested in being included in future communication from ARC, please email us (northernldcommittee@gmail.com) with permission to include you on our email list and we'll send you notices of events and resources! You can also check the What's On page for upcoming events. MANDATE1. 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. MEMBERSHIPCo-Chairs: Rita Czarnecki, Laura Aguilar
2020/21 Members: Diana Goldie, Ellie Morch Teacher Rep: Amanda Kearney |
MEETINGSALL PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH LD'S WELCOME TO ATTEND We have meetings in the evenings online that include speakers and parent social time on:
UPCOMING EVENTSCADDAC - 13th Virtual ADHD Conference
October 16 & 17, 12pm-5pm The conference is geared to parents of children with ADHD, adults with ADHD, educators, medical professional and allied health professional. Register Now! Integra Community Webinar Series for Fall 2021 Fall Series, 2021 from 6-7:30 pm Workshops are designed for parents and caregivers of children with learning disabilities (LDs). Family and community members, educators, counsellors and any other interested adults are welcome.
Cost: $15 per person paid by the Monday prior to the workshop date. Fees are payable online by e-transfer to epayment@childdevelop.ca by noting the workshop name in the e-transfer message. If you pay with a different email or name than the one with which you registered, please note this in the message as well. Note: fees may be waived or reduced based on financial need and at our discretion, please contact us for more information. ADHD Expert Webinars and Podcasts From ADDitude:
Shift Your Thinking 7th Annual Conference November 12 & 13 A donation-based event for families and professionals supporting children with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning differences. Click here for more details and registration. PAST EVENTS2020/2021 EVENTS
"The Teenage Brain" Thursday, March 25, 2021 6:30-7:30pm In this webinar, Adrienne Sequeira, a registered psychotherapist, helped participants to begin to:
ARC Parent Chat Monday, March 15 from 6:30-7:30 pm The Academic Resource Committee invites all parents of students with an LD to join us for a Zoom social hour. Grab a beverage and chat with other parents about what is (and isn’t working) for your child this year. Solutions for Learning Conference - Learning Disabilities Association of Halton-Hamilton March 5-6, 2021 Each day will feature two key note speakers, and then participants will have the chance to build their own program from the 12 topics we will offer. February is ADHD Awareness Month Celebrate ADHD Awareness Month with this resource center featuring leading experts, new research, and better understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression - A Perfect Storm Monday, January 11, 2021 at 6:30-7:30 The Academic Resource Committee hosted a presentation and Q & A by psychotherapist Jennifer Tiviluk on ADHD, Depression and Anxiety. Check out the slides from the presentation or hear a recording of the presentation or find additional ADHD resources. |