Parents for Diversity | Diversity and Inclusion in Children's Education

School System 101
2024-10-03 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
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What to Expect

Learn who’s who, how to escalate concerns, key dates, and essential self-advocacy skills. Empower yourself with the knowledge to effectively support your child’s education. Don’t miss this opportunity to navigate the school year with confidence! Join us online for this FREE event brought to you by Parent Resource Centre in partnership with Parents For DiversityFacilitated by Alexandra Arraiz, Parent Advocate with Parents for Diversity

Emancipation Day Fundraiser
2024-08-01 00:00 - 2024-08-04 23:59 | Online
What To Expect

🗓️ Mark your calendars! On August 1st, join us for a special online fundraiser celebrating Emancipation Day. 🎉 Your support will help us continue advocating for education free from discrimination for Black and racialized families. Stay tuned for more details!

P4D About Town
2024-07-28 18:00 - 20:00
P4D About Town

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Join us at Octopus Books on July 28 at 6:00 PM for a special author reading event to kick off our Emancipation Day online fundraiser! 🎉📚Enjoy refreshments, book giveaways, and a chance to meet children’s book author Keisha Cuffie as she reads from her inspiring books D is for Dazzling and Time Keepers: A Journey Through Emancipation Day.Don’t miss this cozy evening of stories and community spirit!

High School Selection Workshop
2024-02-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
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What to Expect

Have a student going to high school soon? Join us for a discussion on option, processes and deadlines! Including Q &A with Board staff.Join us online for this FREE event brought to you by P4D

P4D About Town
2024-02-25 13:00 - 15:00
P4D About Town

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Parents for Diversity is proud to present our P4D about Town Series. This event is an opportunity for the community to gather to discuss the power of books and educational priorities for our children.

Culture of White Supremacy in Schools
2024-01-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
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What To Expect

In this workshop, we will clarify our vision of what an equitable and inclusive culture at schools is in order to take the necessary steps to influence and participate in its creation. We will learn to identify the characteristics of white supremacy culture and its counteractions to advocate and sustain an equitable and inclusive culture for our children at school, all while leveraging practices that foster our well-being, families, and community.Join us online for this FREE event brought to you by P4D

Parent to Parent Training: for parents/guardians of Black children
2023-11-18 10:00 - 14:00
Parent to Parent Training: For parents/guardians of Black children

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Parents for Diversity is offering another Parent to Parent training program! This is a training program for parents and guardians of Black children who wish to become peer parent advocates and help other parents/guardians like themselves navigate the school system and better advocate for their families. This program will give peer advocates the knowledge and tools to support families in their community schools, while also empowering them to continue advocating for better conditions in the school system. Some of the topics we cover:– Who’s who in the school– IEP Process– Escalating Concerns– Suspensions and School Discipline– Advocacy FrameworkThis session will be held in-person, lunch and refreshments will be provided.Please note that we have a limited registration capacity.

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Black Youth Mental Health
2023-11-16 18:30 - 20:30
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FREE – HYBRID EVENT

Join us for an important event delving deep into the nuanced landscape of Black youth’s mental health. In this hybrid gathering, we’ll unravel the latest trends shaping mental health within the Black community. Our expert speakers will spotlight essential resources tailored for the ABC community in Ottawa, providing vital information on accessible mental health support.This event isn’t just about statistics; it’s also about personal stories. Whether you’re attending in person or online, you’ll engage in thought-provoking discussions, gaining insights that break down stigmas and promote understanding.In our virtual space, attendees all over Ontario can connect, learn, and exchange ideas, fostering a larger network of support. For those joining us in person, the event promises a safe and inclusive environment, where community members can interact, share resources, and strengthen bonds.Together, we can transform the narrative surrounding Black youth’s mental health, ensuring that everyone has the support they need to thrive. Join us in shaping a brighter, more compassionate future.

Carleton University – 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6

Family Conference 2023
2023-11-04 08:30 - 13:30
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FREE EVENT

Join us on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the OCDSB Family Conference at Brookfield High School. This year’s theme is Educate, Engage, Empower – Enhancing Learning Together.We invite parents, caregivers, students and staff for this free, in-person event being organized by OCDSB’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and Family and Community Engagement (FACE).It will feature Ontario’s first Poet Laureate, noted author, inspirational speaker, arts educator, and community leader Randell Adjei as the keynote speaker. There will also be multiple expert-led workshops with some offered in multiple languages and with sign language support.

Empowering Parents and Caregivers as Advocates

This workshop by Parents For Diversity empowers parents and caregivers to become effective advocates for their children’s education. Presenters will focus on understanding educational rights, navigating the school system, accessing resources and support, and building partnerships with school staff.

Individualized Education Plans
2023-10-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, K1Y 4X5, Canada
Individualized Education Planswhat are they & how to navigate the process

Join us to learn about how to navigate the Individualized Education Plan process and how you can best advocate for your child!

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I﻿ndividualized Education Plans: What are they? How do they work? How do you get one? What is the parents’ role in the whole process? How can you best advocate for your child?

J﻿oin P4D and CRSD to chat about what to expect in the process of getting an IEP, and discuss strategies to advocate for your child throughout the process.

HABIBA COOPER DIALLO PRESENTS #BLACKINSCHOOL
2023-09-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Octopus Books, 116 third Ave., Ottawa, ON, Canada
HABIBA COOPER DIALLO PRESENTS #BLACKINSCHOOL

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Join us at Octopus Books for an insightful evening with Habiba Cooper Diallo, author of #BlackInSchool. Habiba will be joined in conversation with Letitia Taylor in an event co-hosted by Parents for Diversity

Octopus Books116 Third Ave., Ottawa, ON.K1S 2K1https://octopusbooks.ca/

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School Readiness: You & Your Child
2023-08-17 18:30 - 20:00
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Do you have a little one heading into school soon? Curious on how to best support your child through this big and exciting transition?

J﻿oin us for some tips, tricks and strategies on how to best support your child for their start at school. Whether they’re starting this fall or next, this session will give you actionable tools to prepare yourself and your child for this new chapter!

T﻿his event is hybrid, we will have limited spaces for in-person seating so please select whether you are joining us in person or through zoom when you reserve your ticket.

Suspensions & Student Records Workshop
2023-06-22 18:30 - 20:00
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Join us via ZOOM to learn more about the policies around school discipline and how you can advocate for your child.

Addressing and Navigating Conversations on Anti-Racism
2023-03-25 13:30 - 14:30
Parents for Diversity has developed an anti-racism collection to allow for parents, educators, and community members to gain the skills and tools to better address and teach their children on the concepts surrounding anti-oppression and antiracism. We recognize that as educators, parents, and the people that engage children in the world, having the resources to address things like racism, diversity, discrimination and even self-love is something that is needed. That is why we are inviting you to a learning session where you will learn to navigate our collection and provide you with the knowledge and tools to integrate these in your curriculum or to simply be better suited to speak to these concepts with your children.

This session will target the navigation of the collection, addressing large concepts and comfort, and will give examples of integration.

First five to register and attend the session will receive a FREE book from our collection.

This free event will be hosted via Zoom videoconferencing. Attendees will be emailed the link an hour before the start of the event in order to maintain a secure online space. This email will be sent to the address you registered with when you purchased your ticket through Eventbrite. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us directly.

Parent Advocacy Conference/Conférence de Parents
2023-03-25 09:00 - 16:00
P4D is hosting a one day parent advocacy conference. Parents and caregivers of Black children will learn strategies for supporting and advocating for their children’s success.

Location: Brookfield High SchoolTime: 9:00am – 4pmChildcare will be provided. Lunch and refreshments will be available on site.

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Conférence de Parents pour Soutenir La Réussite des Étudiants noirs25 mars 2023 | 9h00 – 16h00 | École Secondaire Brookfield

Rafraîchissements et diner seront offerts. Un service de garde sera offert pour ceux qui font une réservation.

Venez nombreux, partagez et réseautez avec d’autres parents, répondants et partenairescommunautaires.

Parent to Parent Network Training Program
2023-02-06 00:00 - 2023-03-17 23:59
What it is: A training program for parents of Black children who wish to become peer parent advocates and help other parents like themselves navigate the school system and better advocate for their families. This program will give peer advocates the knowledge and tools to support families in their community schools, while also empowering them to continue advocating for better conditions in the school system. The training culminates in an action project where participants will demonstrate their skills.

Time Frame: 6 week program, meeting once a week. (to be determined by participants what date/time works best) (online and in-person modalities available)

Thank you to all our registrants, the maximum has been reached for this round. Please register below to be added to our waitlist for the next cohort!

Plans d'enseignement individualisé
2023-01-21 10:00 - 11:30
Un plan d’enseignement individualisé (PEI) est un document créé pour soutenir l’apprentissage d’un élève. Ceci est un document légal pour assurer que les élèves en question reçoivent ce dont ils ont besoin. Lorsque les parents et les gardiens des enfants comprennent le document et suivent leur mise en oeuvre, le PEI peut être mieux effectué.

Notre webinaire gratuit offre les familles l’occasion de recevoir des renseignements, de poser des questions et de former des connexions nécessaires. Rejoignez-nous à travers Zoom. Les participants recevront le lien par courriel une heure avant le début de l’événement afin de maintenir un espace en ligne sécurisé. Le courriel sera envoyé à l’adresse avec laquelle vous vous êtes inscrit à travers Eventbrite. Si vous avez des besoins d’accessibilité, veuillez nous contacter directement (info@parentsfordiversity.com).

Veuillez noter qu’afin d’assurer un espace sécuritaire pour les parents, cet atelier est ouvert uniquement aux parents d’enfants d’origine africaine, noire ou afro-caribéenne et aux organisateurs communautaires travaillant avec des familles d’origine africaine, noire ou afro-antillaise.

Individual Education Plans: Tools and Tips to Support Your Child's Success
2022-10-15 06:30 - 08:00
What is an IEP and how can I make sure that my child is getting the most out of it?

Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are documents that explain the supports that students with special needs require – and are legally entitled to. However, IEPs only work if they’re implemented effectively and parents play a key role in ensuring they are. P4D’s workshop will help parents learn how to ensure their child’s IEP is being implemented effectively by teaching parents their rights and how to advocate for them. Our workshop answers frequently asked questions like does your child need an IEP and what to do if you don’t think there are any issues with your child’s learning but their school does. Our workshop will help you advocate for the support your child needs to succeed. Once registered, participants will be able to send in questions. Please click on, “Questions from Participants” link on your main event page.

Come and join us for our Individual Education Plans: Tools and Tips to Support Your Child’s Success Workshop!

This free event will be hosted via Zoom videoconferencing. Attendees will be emailed the link an hour before the start of the event in order to maintain a secure online space. This email will be sent to the address you registered with when you purchased your ticket through Eventbrite. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us directly.

Please note that in order to ensure a safe space for parents, this workshop is only open to parents of children of African, Black, or Afro-Caribbean descent, and to community organizers working with families of African, Black, or Afro-Caribbean descent.

Listen and Learn: A Community Panel on Empowering Black Youth, Families and Communities
2022-06-07 14:30 - 16:00
Parents for Diversity will be hosting a powerful discussion focusing on the topic of community resources and support. This conversation will explore what support looks like within our neighbourhoods. We will be hearing from community members and partner organizations. Come and join the conversation, learn what resources exist in our community and how these can support our youth and their families in achieving their full potential.

Écouter et apprendre: une soirée avec un panel communautaire sur l'autonomisation des jeunes, des familles et des communautés Noires
2022-06-06 14:30 - 16:00
Parents pour la diversité organisera une discussion animée sur le thème des ressources et du soutien communautaire. Cette conversation explorera à quoi ressemble le soutien dans nos communautés. Nous entendrons des membres de la communauté et des partenaires. Nous discuterons de la façon dont les partenaires jouent un rôle important dans le soutien les uns des autres et de notre communauté. Venez participer à la conversation en découvrant les ressources qui existent dans notre communauté et comment aider nos jeunes et leurs familles à atteindre leurs objectifs et à réaliser leur plein potentiel en exploitant notre excellence Noire et sa diversité.

Knowledge is Power: A Look at How Racism Operates in the Education System and how to Better Combat it
2022-04-27 14:30 - 16:00
As parents and guardians of racialized children, you have the power to be your child’s most effective advocate. This requires being proactive, intentional, and responsive when addressing racism in schools. This webinar will examine how racism operates in the education system, and how it adversely affects the rights of racialized children and undermines their potential to succeed. It will also provide strategies to support parents in advocating for their children.

Interrupting Patterns: Advocating for Black Student Success
2021-11-13 05:30 - 07:00
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Navigating the School System
2021-08-15 06:00
It takes a village to raise a child, and schools are one of the most important parts of any village. However, sometimes schools fall short in their attempts to meet our children’s needs.

That’s why we must work with community advocates and schools to help our children succeed in a safe, supportive environment.

In this webinar, parents, guardians and caregivers will learn:

How to navigate the school system to advocate more effectively for their children;Who can support within schools;What community supports are available to help.

The panel will feature the voices of Godlove Ngwafusi, Sabrina Teklab, Sadia Abdullahi and Rayan Haidar.

This webinar is intended for parents and guardians of racialized students. Organizations supporting racialized families are also welcome to attend.

The webinar will be delivered via Zoom video conferencing. Attendees will be emailed the Zoom link several hours before the start of the webinar to maintain a secure online space. This email will be sent to the address you registered with when you purchased your ticket through Eventbrite. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us directly.

Register Here: https://t.co/ufvMLEHC9I?amp=1
