IEP 2.0
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Viscount Alexander PS, 55 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6Y7, Canada
Individualized Education Plans- How do they work? What is your role as a parent?

Join us for the second interactive 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. Together, we can ensure every child receives the education they deserve!

P4D @ BEN 2025
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Catholic Education Centre, 570 W. Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 3R4, Canada
Join two of our star volunteers, Chantel Smith and Sharan Samagh at the OCSB’s Black Employee Network Conference as they tackle this year’s theme: Affirming Black Voices through Opening Doors, Building Bridges, and Nourishing New Beginnings to Foster Collective Strength. They will be facilitating a workshop titled Fostering Black Student Agency and Excellence in the Classroom.

This workshop invites K–12 educators to reflect on a vital question: How can we ensure Black students feel seen, heard, valued, and empowered to academically thrive in the classroom?

This engaging 30-minute session will equip educators with practical, evidence-based strategies to cultivate student agency and independence. Participants will explore the critical link between culturally responsive teaching and the academic success of Black students. The workshop focuses on how educators can intentionally design learning environments that empower all students, especially Black learners.

Individualized Education Plans
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Charles H. Hulse Public School, 2605 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 7T3
Join us at Charles H. Hulse Public School for an informative session on how these personalized plans can benefit students with diverse learning needs. Learn about the process of creating, implementing, and monitoring these plans to ensure each student receives the support they need to succeed. We’ll address:

What are IEPs?

What is the process to obtain one?

How do I know if my child needs one?

How do I advocate for what my child needs?

Bring your own questions to ask our panel of experts with lived experience in the process, including OCSDB staff, previous advisory board members and parents!

Beyond Performance: Being an Effective Ally
2026-02-28 09:00 - 14:00 | ON
Join us for the kick off event of the 10th Anniversary year for P4D focused on Allyship. We’ll explore how the need for effective allies helped launch P4D and how to play that role in our communities & schools.The day will feature keynote speaker, participatory workshops, a community market and free lunch! Childminding is available, register below:

Ottawa Black Mental Health Week Connecting Caregivers Expo
2026-03-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Ottawa Event and Convention Centre, 200 Coventry Road Ottawa, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Black Mental Health Week: This year we explore two important topics that impact families in our communities. We invite you to help us break the silence surrounding substance-use, suicide, and mental health. We encourage everyone to learn more about how these issues impact individuals and their families, look for signs that someone needs help and lean on the community supports that are available.

P4D Will be at the main exhibition hall with other community organizations. Join us to learn more about resources available in Ottawa for you and your family.

Public Education at a Crossroads: The Undermining of our Public Systems and Why it Matters
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Public education is a great equalizer and its being systematically undermined is an equity issue. We need to lean into strategic reflection and to organize collective advocacy action. Featuring P4D co-founder Mante Malepo, CEO of Mante Malepo Consulting, this panel will highlight how public education is being eroded and the impact on students and their families.

More details coming soon…
