Are you a student considering joining the trades? See what one of Wexford's students is doing in the STEP (Specialized Trades Exploration Program) to Construction and STEP to Transportation programs. This is a great opportunity for Toronto District School Board Grade 11 and Grade 12 students who wish to explore their options prior to becoming an apprentice with OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program).
Find out more about TDSB OYAP and STEP programs here: https://oyaptdsb.com/
For students who wish to sign up for summer school, please note that there are 4 options this year.
Please note:
* You can only choose ONE option in July. You cannot take a full credit hybrid/remote, e-Summer July course, and Remote Credit Recovery at the same time!* The only program available in the August session is the e-Summer School August session.
Remote Credit Recovery
For students who have been unsuccessful in one or two courses this year or last year
Hybrid Summer Full Credit Program
3 day rotating schedule of in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning
Remote Summer Full Credit Program
Remote learning with a similar schedule to the current in-school/virtual learning model
e-Summer School
July and August sessions
Please click to view the option chart for more information, including how to register and course listings.
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Have a safe and restful April break!
TDSB families are invited to join us for a series of engaging and informative conversations on topics we heard you want to learn more about. Hear from leading experts and participate in question and answer sessions online.
These conversations are jointly hosted by the TDSB's Parent and Community Engagement Office and the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee.
See below for more details about each session including speakers. Access information will be added to this page closer to the date of each session.
Screenagers Next Chapter -- Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience Screening
Did you miss Screenagers? You can still watch it on demand until April 18, 2021 here!
High stress, anxiety and depression are experienced by millions of young people. In the documentary Screenagers, we witness Delaney as she finds her way from ineffective parenting to much-improved strategies. We follow other personal stories of families from an array of backgrounds with a spectrum of emotional challenges. We also observe approaches in schools that provide strategies relevant beyond the classroom setting. Interwoven into the stories are surprising insights from brain researchers, psychologists, and thought-leaders that reveal evidence-based ways to support mental wellness among our youth. The impact of social media and other screen time is incorporated in all the topics raised Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER, how it may be impacting our teen’s mental health, and what we can do to help foster youth in the face of struggles.
Navigating Life’s Highs and Lows for Teenage Girls
Speaker: Lisa Damour, PhD
Thursday, April 8, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
Lisa Damour is the author of two New York Times bestselling books, Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood and Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls. She writes the monthly Adolescence column for the New York Times, co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, appears as a regular contributor to CBS News, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and serves on the Advisory Board for Parents magazine. Dr. Damour will deliver an insightful and informative conversation about guiding teenage girls through the seven transitions into adulthood.
Join us:
on Zoom
by phone -- +1 647 374 4685 or +1 647 558 0588
Webinar ID: 962 8894 8608
Past Conversations
Families Amidst Racial Traumas
Speaker: Charmaine Lane M.Sc., RP
Thursday February 4, 2021 6:30 p.m.
Black youth and families have been experiencing racial trauma against their bodies for generations and this has contributed to the issues of physical and mental health and the way in which black people receive services. Considering recent events of anti-black racism in North America, it is important to acknowledge the immediate and vicarious trauma experienced by black youth and their families on account of racial trauma.
This webinar will look at the differential experiences of Black bodies as it pertains to the hierarchy of race, and subsequently why anti-black racism must be the focus when dealing with black people and addressing trauma. This will be an opportunity to have some discussion on how to address issues of anti-black racism to best serve people you support.
Join us:
How Children Understand Race and How Adults Can Help
Watch the Conversation
Many people avoid discussing race and racism with children because they believe that children don’t see race, or because they’re unsure how to have a conversation about it. Join us to hear from Professor Erin Winkler who will guide parents, families, and educators to help children understand racial identity, racism, and racial inequities in age-appropriate ways that empower the young children in their lives.
Speaker: Erin Winkler , Associate Professor, African and African Diaspora Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Additional Resources For Talking About Race and Racism with Children
All past conversations can be viewed on the PCEO YouTube channel.
