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j a n u a r y 2 5-2 7 Public Education Symposium 2018
THURSDAY 25 January Registration and Breakfast PRE-SYMPOSIUM 8:00 a.m. Dominion Ballroom Foyer Welcome Address 9:00 a.m. Dominion Ballroom THURSDAY 25 January LAURIE FRENCH President, OPSBA DENIS M. CHARTRAND President, ACÉPO Equity and Human Rights MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Dominion Ballroom The collection, analysis and use of identity-based data is a key pillar of Ontario s Education Equity Action Plan. Patrick Case will speak about the why of data collection and how a clearer understanding of who our students are, and of their school experience, will enable school boards to more precisely identify and address barriers to student success, and make evidence-informed decisions. Bruce Davis will share insights on the TDSB s early data collection journey from his experience as a former school board trustee and Chair. Sid Ali will lead trustees through interactive case studies that will provoke thinking and discussion about what questions trustees should be asking to remove systemic barriers to equitable outcomes for all students. PATRICK CASE Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Equity Officer in the Education Equity Secretariat of the Ministry of Education BRUCE DAVIS President, Public Progress Inc. A. SIDIQ (SID) ALI PhD CE Managing Director, Research & Evaluation Consulting Inc. Public Education Symposium 2018 www.opsba.org 1
THURSDAY 25 January Refreshment Break 9:50 a.m. Dominion Ballroom Foyer Lunch 12:00 p.m. Dominion Ballroom Truth and Reconciliation in Inclusive School Climates 1:15 p.m. Dominion Ballroom KEVIN LAMOUREUX Education Lead for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation; Associate V.P. Indigenous Affairs, University of Winnipeg 15 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS 2:15 3:45 p.m. Dominion Ballroom 1 2:15 p.m. This keynote presentation will explore the role of public schools and educators in reconciliation. Where schools were once used as a weapon against First Nations children in Canada, the schools we nurture and operate today will be places of healing and reconciliation. Kevin will share ideas on Building an Inclusive School Climate, reaching out to non-traditional students and providing more pathways to success. Leading with CARE Promising Practices in Creating a Responsive Environment RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD WENDY HEWITT Chair PINO BUFFONE Director of Education NIC EDGE Student SEAN MCCLOSKEY Student This session will provide an overview of the Renfrew County District School Board s strategy for Mental Health / Well-Being, including promising practices associated with its Leading with CARE initiative for students, staff and school communities. In particular, Opeongo High School s peer mentorship team DEN Leaders Dream, Empower, Nurture! will be highlighted. A small group of senior students strive to make the school a more inclusive and positive environment for everyone. Encouraging and supportive methods are employed to promote the success of students on a daily basis. 2 Public Education Symposium 2018 www.opsba.org
15 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS 2 2:30 p.m. Dominion Ballroom Integrating First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in Grade 3/4 and Grade 5/6 TRILLIUM LAKELANDS DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD HOLLY GROOME Indigenous Education Curriculum Consultant As Canadians on the road to reconciliation, educators play a critical role in inspiring students to learn, reflect and celebrate the diversity of Indigenous culture. Infused in curricular activities across the grades, educators are looking for access to authentic and accurate resources about and from the First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspective. THURSDAY 25 January This presentation will highlight two locally developed curriculum support resources designed to integrate the FNMI perspective in a culturally and historically accurate and authentic way. These resources were created to marry the place-based and social studies inquiry models with Indigenous perspectives, to provoke learning on the part of the student and the educator. Daily Physical Activity (DPA) for Trustees 2:45 p.m. 33:00 p.m. STEM: Board Well-Being Strategy (Students and Staff) KAWARTHA PINE RIDGE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD JENNIFER LECLERC Ed.D., Director of Education GREG WELLS Ph.D., Professor, University of Toronto (via video) The STEM (Sleep, Think, Eat, Move 1.0 Program) is a multi-year initiative designed to sequentially develop the knowledge, awareness and application of scientific principles that enhance health, well-being and performance. This session will highlight how we accomplish the objective of dramatically improving the health, wellbeing and achievements of both staff and students in the KPRDSB community and the existing strengths we leverage wherever possible. Public Education Symposium 2018 www.opsba.org 3
THURSDAY 25 January 15 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS 43:15 p.m. Dominion Ballroom The Board of Trustees Inspire Awards HALTON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ANDREA GREBENC Chair TRACEY EHL HARRISON Vice Chair AMY COLLARD Trustee LEAH REYNOLDS Trustee Indigenous Trustees Council Meeting 4:00 6:00 p.m. City Hall Education Program Work Team Meeting 4:00 6:00 p.m. Churchill Policy Development Work Team Meeting 4:00 6:00 p.m. MacKenzie Registration 6:15 p.m. Dominion Ballroom Foyer The current Board of Trustees in the Halton District School Board created the Inspire Award. These awards are given monthly to recognize individuals or groups who have gone above and beyond to support HDSB students and their achievements through exemplary caring, initiative, innovation and creativity. Recipients are given the choice of where to receive their award. 4 Public Education Symposium 2018 www.opsba.org
Opening Ceremonies WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS 7:00 p.m. Dominion Ballroom Traditional Territory Acknowledgement Student entertainment - ACÉPO THURSDAY 25 January LAURIE FRENCH President, OPSBA DENIS M. CHARTRAND President, ACÉPO Perils or Promises: Education in the Age of Smart Machines 7:30 p.m. Dominion Ballroom YONG ZHAO Foundations Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas; and Professor in the Department of Educational Measurement, Policy, and Leadership, University of Oregon The world needs globally competent creative and entrepreneurial talents to take advantage of the opportunities brought about by technology and globalization. But schools are pushed to produce homogenous, compliant, and employee-minded testtakers, as a result of the traditional education paradigm. Zhao proposes a new education paradigm needed for the new world. Please Note: There will be an interactive session with Q & A tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., to discuss ideas raised in this presentation. Reception 8:45 p.m. Dominion Ballroom Foyer Public Education Symposium 2018 www.opsba.org 5
Friday 26 january Registration continues 8:00 a.m. Dominion Ballroom Foyer Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Dominion Ballroom Mitzie Hunter MINISTER OF EDUCATION 9:00 a.m. Dominion Ballroom MITZIE HUNTER Minister of Education LAUNCH OF NEW ONLINE MODULE 9:30 a.m. Dominion Ballroom Networking Break 10:00 a.m. Dominion Ballroom Foyer A Journey Towards Truth and Reconciliation: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Trustee Professional Learning Module. 6 Public Education Symposium 2018 www.opsba.org
An interactive session with Q & A to discuss ideas raised in thursday evening s keynote speech 10:30 a.m. Dominion Ballroom Yong Zhao Demystifying Collective Bargaining for Trustees 11:30 a.m. Dominion Ballroom FRIDAY 26 January This interactive session designed specifically for school board Trustees will provide Trustees with a detailed look at how education collective bargaining has changed with the advent of the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act (SBCBA) and its impact on their role. PENNY MUSTIN Director, Labour Relations, OPSBA JANET EDWARDS Associate Director, Labour Relations, OPSBA CONCURRENT WORKSHOP for student trustees 11:30 a.m. Kent SHEILA MACKINNON Partner, Shibley Righton LLP Student Workshop Rights and Responsibilities Complaint Process Etiquette/Protocols for Public Officials Rules of Order Open and Closed Meetings Public Education Symposium 2018 www.opsba.org 7
FRIDAY 26 January Lunch 12:30 p.m Dominion Ballroom Drug use among Ontario students: Findings from the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey 2:00 p.m. Dominion Ballroom HAYLEY HAMILTON, PHD Scientist, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH); and Associate Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) began as a drug use survey in 1977, but is now a broader study of adolescent health and well-being. This presentation will outline the most recent findings on drug use behaviours and trends among Ontario students in grades 7-12. CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 1 3:00 4:30 p.m. Dominion South Freedom of Information (FOI); Managing Risk; Protecting Trustees; Running Effective Meetings SHEILA MACKINNON Partner, Shibley Righton LLP 8 Public Education Symposium 2018 www.opsba.org
2 Changes to the 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections 3:00 4:30 p.m. Dominion North Legislative updates and new board requirements will be outlined. With 2 recent bills passed concerning municipal elections, there are several changes, including key dates and board requirements. Conflict of Interest will also be discussed. FRIDAY 26 January LISA REINHARDT Corporate Secretariat and Trustee Services, York Region District School Board STEPHEN O BRIEN City Clerk, City of Guelph JENNIFER MCINTYRE Director of Policy, OPSBA 3 3:00 4:30 p.m. Wentworth The Kingston High School Transit Pass Program During the 2016 & 2017 school year, the Kingston High School Transit Pass Program reached its goal of bringing free city bus passes to all high school students. A study conducted by the University of Waterloo was published in the fall of 2017. DANIEL HENDRY Sustainable Initiatives Coordinator, Limestone District School Board This presentation reports on the conclusions of the research study; interesting details from student feedback and parents perceptions, including the fact that this is a program that could be applied to other mid-sized North American municipalities. Public Education Symposium 2018 www.opsba.org 9
FRIDAY 26 January 4 Student Trustee Workshop 3:00 4:30 p.m. Kent Education Governance, Issues Discussion and Problem Solving MATTHEW D. REID Lawyer, Cohen Highley LLP; and Chair, Thames Valley District School Board An interactive session focusing on problems and issues students want to discuss. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dominion Ballroom Foyer Dinner & Awards 7:00 p.m. Dominion Ballroom Student Entertainment - OPSBA 8:30 p.m. 10 Public Education Symposium 2018 www.opsba.org
SATURDAY 27 January Regional Breakfast Meetings 8:45 10:20 a.m. Central East Central West Western Eastern Northern Indigenous Trustees Council Kent Elgin Huron Kenora City Hall Wentworth Saturday 27 January What I d Like to See on the Party Platform for the Next Elections PANEL DISCUSSION 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dominion Ballroom OPSBA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS LAURIE FRENCH OPSBA President Trustee, Limestone District School Board JERRY CHADWICK OPSBA 1st Vice President Trustee, Toronto District School Board CATHY ABRAHAM OPSBA 2nd Vice President Trustee, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board DONNA EDWARDS Vice President Central East Trustee, Durham District School Board DONNA DANIELLI Vice President Central West Trustee, Halton District School Board ACÉPO JEAN-FRANÇOIS L HEUREUX ACÉPO Vice-President Chair, Conseil scolaire Viamonde Closing Remarks 11:30 a.m. Dominion Ballroom GERALD KLEIST Vice President Northern Trustee, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board SHELLEY LASKIN Pupil Enrolment Vice President Trustee, Toronto District School Board ROBERT HUNKING Vice President Western Trustee, Avon Maitland District School Board DAVE SHIELDS Vice President Eastern Trustee, Renfrew County District School Board RICK WILLIAMS Pupil Enrolment Vice President Trustee, Peel District School Board Public Education Symposium 2018 www.opsba.org 11
Future Events 2018 Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health April 12-13, 2018 Beanfield Centre, Toronto Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium April 26-27, 2018 Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto OPSBA AGM and Program May 31 - June 3, 2018 Marriott on the Falls, Niagara Falls Northern Region Meeting and Program No meeting in October 2018 due to Municipal Elections Advance Notice Ontario to host CSBA Congress 2019 JULY 4-6, 2019 Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto OPSBA s 2019 AGM and Program will be held together with the Canadian School Boards Association s Congress in 2019. National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education JULY 4, 2019 Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto
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