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Parents for Diversity
Ottawa-based parents & allies committed to every child’s right to a quality education free from discrimination.
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Come see us at @volunteerottawa Volunteer Expo at Nepean Sportsplex, we’ll be here till 5!
“Inclusive by Design: Teaching Moves in a Diverse Classroom” Virtual Workshop Saturday, April 26th, 2025 10:00-11:30 AM
Join Parents for Diversity and educators Chantel Smith and Sharan Samagh for an engaging workshop designed for K-12 educators who want to elevate their teaching practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, refine, and reinvigorate your teaching! Cost: $30 for Practitioners; $10 B.Ed. Students.
Registration link in bio!
Individualized Education Plans. How do they work? What is your role as a parent?
Date: May 10, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Facilitators: Alexandra Arraiz, Parent Advocate P4D; along with OCDSB Learning Support Staff and Parent Peer Advocates.
In-Person Workshop:
Viscount Alexander PS, 55 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Y7
Description: Join us for an informative workshop on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in Ontario, where you’ll discover the ins and outs of the IEP process and how to effectively advocate for your child’s unique needs. Connect with other parents and learn about the valuable supports available through your school board, empowering you to navigate this journey with confidence.
Childminding and snacks will be available for participants.
Together, we can ensure every child receives the education they deserve!
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#advocacy #Inclusion #equity #iep #empathy
Have you checked out our website and the Book of the Month? This month we have 3 books to share. The first one is A peacock Among Pigeons to celebrate the International Day of Pink.
A Peacock Among Pigeons is a beautifully illustrated 2SLGBTQIA+ children’s book about celebrating differences and learning to love the feathers you live in. 🦚📚 #PrideReads #ChildrensBooks #LGBTQKids #BeYourself
Moving from awareness to acceptance to celebration in education takes advocacy, empathy and inclusion!
Parents for Diversity supports parents, guardians and educators in building and sustaining schools and classrooms that celebrate the contributions, talents and gifts of autistic children! Our Parent Advocate can help on this journey. Check the link in our bio!
#inclusion #autism #spectrum #education #parents
Come join P4D on Sunday, April 6, 2025 2:30 – 4:00 PM for a bit of fun for the kids and relaxation for parents. We’ll be reading a couple of children’s books, giving away bookmarks, playing together and making new friends!
Grab a coffee and some bagels for the family on sale at the Bagel Shop. Our Parent Advocate and parent volunteers will be there to chat and answer questions. Please register using the link in the bio so that we know to expect you. See you then!
#ottawa #literacy #parents #education
Today we celebrate National Indigenous Languages Day. “My Family” is a book published by Arvaaq Press, a Nunavut-based educational publishing company. This book helps children learn kinship terms and it is illustrated by Charlene Chua.
#indigenouslanguages #uncededalgonqinterritory
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