Conference helps parents 'make a difference in literacy and beyond'
Make a difference in literacy and beyond
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Sandalwood Heights Secondary School
2671 Sandalwood Parkway East, Brampton
Don't miss this special conference for Peel board parents presented by the Peel District School Board and MDG Computers Canada Inc., and made possible by a grant from the Ontario Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat.
Take one day to enjoy:
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a powerful keynote presentation by Joe Rich, social worker and CityLine's parenting expert
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more than 40 practical workshops facilitated by Peel board staff
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a trade show area with educational toys and books for sale and exhibits from local organizations
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a free lunch and the opportunity to meet other Peel parents
Conference at a glance
| 8 a.m. | Registration and publishers' displays |
| 8:30 a.m | Welcome and Keynote presentation - Parenting: The Long Journey by Joe Rich |
| 9:30 a.m | Refreshment break – sponsored by Starbucks |
| 10 to 11 a.m. | Workshop A |
| 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m | Workshop B |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch and publishers' displays Book signing with Joe Rich |
| 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. | General sessions |
Getting to the conference
By bus - Shuttle service will be provided from Shopper's World in Brampton. A school bus will pick up passengers at the Zeller's entrance on Main Street. Buses will begin running at 7:30 a.m. and will run all day.
By car - Parking will be limited at the school. If you are driving, consider carpooling. Sandalwood Heights Secondary School is located at 2671 Sandalwood Parkway East in Brampton. The closest intersection is Sandalwood Parkway and Torbram Road.
Child care will not be provided
Emergency phone number – If there is an emergency, family members can reach conference participants at 905-494-0023
This conference is possible because of the support of sponsors and volunteers. Including the conference partners CIBC & Friends of the Mississauga Library and conference sponsors the Peel board Parent Involvement Committee, Elemetary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation and Starbucks.
For more information, call Judi Stephenson at 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146, ext. 2809 or e-mail her at judi.stephenson@peelsb.com.
