Your feedback is VITAL and deadlines to provide it are fast approaching! Find out about the changes to education and our growing concerns about their potential negative impact on our students and school.
Key Resources
February 1, 2020
How did Advocacy Play a Role in Launching the Right to Read Inquiry?
If you have a child with dyslexia in the Ontario education system, undoubtedly you have heard about the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHRC) launch of its Right to Read public inquiry. In a nutshell, the Commission is investigating the Ontario education system, asking why thousands of Ontario students with reading disabilities—particularly dyslexia—are not getting the support they need to learn how to read.
January 29, 2020
A Simple Analogy to Understand the TDSB's Proposed Changes to Education
Many people are confused about what changes to education are being proposed, what the impact might be and why or if they should care. This "food court" analogy is an effort to simplify the often confusing language the TDSB uses to communicate with into something everyone can relate to.
January 27, 2020
An open letter from School Council to the TDSB
In this letter, School Council shares its concerns about the proposed changes to education with the Board. In it we outline specific questions parents would like the TDSB to respond to as well as areas of greatest concern including a lack of clear and transparent communication about the changes. Click here to download a template you can use to write to the TDSB from your school.
January 27, 2020
An open letter to Parents - Updates on the Proposed Changes to Education
Northern's School Council remains deeply concerned about the TDSBs proposed changes to education and the lack of open communication surrounding them. Read this letter for an update on the status of these changes and the steps parents can take to be heard. Click here to download a template of this letter you can use to communicate with parents at your school.
January 16, 2020
MORE Concerned about Education?
In this series of slides School Council shared new information on changes to education and our growing concerns about their potential negative impact on our students and school. PARENT FEEDBACK NEEDED!!
December 4, 2019
Concerned about Education?
The TDSB is reviewing for key areas of our education system each of which could have a big impact on student success. Parents are being asked to give feedback to discuss the changes being considered, determine other options, as well as identify unintended effects for different people and find solutions. It is very helpful for them to hear personal stories to understand the impact of their proposed changes. Learn more: Download the Presentation slides with notes or Presentation slides without notes
June 2019
Essential Toolkit for Parent Feedback
This toolkit was put together to help parents understand how to provide feedback regarding the EETF.
How did Advocacy Play a Role in Launching the Right to Read Inquiry?
If you have a child with dyslexia in the Ontario education system, undoubtedly you have heard about the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHRC) launch of its Right to Read public inquiry. In a nutshell, the Commission is investigating the Ontario education system, asking why thousands of Ontario students with reading disabilities—particularly dyslexia—are not getting the support they need to learn how to read.
January 29, 2020
A Simple Analogy to Understand the TDSB's Proposed Changes to Education
Many people are confused about what changes to education are being proposed, what the impact might be and why or if they should care. This "food court" analogy is an effort to simplify the often confusing language the TDSB uses to communicate with into something everyone can relate to.
January 27, 2020
An open letter from School Council to the TDSB
In this letter, School Council shares its concerns about the proposed changes to education with the Board. In it we outline specific questions parents would like the TDSB to respond to as well as areas of greatest concern including a lack of clear and transparent communication about the changes. Click here to download a template you can use to write to the TDSB from your school.
January 27, 2020
An open letter to Parents - Updates on the Proposed Changes to Education
Northern's School Council remains deeply concerned about the TDSBs proposed changes to education and the lack of open communication surrounding them. Read this letter for an update on the status of these changes and the steps parents can take to be heard. Click here to download a template of this letter you can use to communicate with parents at your school.
January 16, 2020
MORE Concerned about Education?
In this series of slides School Council shared new information on changes to education and our growing concerns about their potential negative impact on our students and school. PARENT FEEDBACK NEEDED!!
December 4, 2019
Concerned about Education?
The TDSB is reviewing for key areas of our education system each of which could have a big impact on student success. Parents are being asked to give feedback to discuss the changes being considered, determine other options, as well as identify unintended effects for different people and find solutions. It is very helpful for them to hear personal stories to understand the impact of their proposed changes. Learn more: Download the Presentation slides with notes or Presentation slides without notes
June 2019
Essential Toolkit for Parent Feedback
This toolkit was put together to help parents understand how to provide feedback regarding the EETF.