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 […]
Join us via ZOOM to learn more about the policies around school discipline and how you can advocate for your child.
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 […]
HABIBA COOPER DIALLO PRESENTS #BLACKINSCHOOL 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/
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! Individualized Education Plans: What are they? How do they work? How do you get one? What is the parents' role in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parent to Parent Training: For parents/guardians of Black children 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. […]
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 […]
P4D About Town 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.
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 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 […]
