The online session, "Nature's Answer to Immaturity: Helping Children Grow Up," presented by Dr. Deborah MacNamara, offers valuable insights into child development. It focuses on how caregivers can support the natural growth process of children, fostering maturity in healthy and balanced ways. The session aims to equip parents and caregivers with practical knowledge to encourage positive development and help children navigate their journey toward emotional and social maturity. 

The session "Fostering Positive and Constructive Home-School Communication," presented by Carol Marriot, focused on strategies to strengthen the relationship between parents and schools. It emphasized the importance of open, respectful, and consistent communication to support student success. Key topics included active listening, understanding different perspectives, and creating a collaborative environment between families and educators. Attendees learned practical approaches to address challenges, resolve conflicts, and build a positive, supportive partnership that benefits students' growth and development. 

This information session delves into the crucial concepts of adaptations and modifications in the context of assessing the academic progress of students with special needs. Hosted by Kymberley Morin and Eleanor O'Neill, this session aims to provide you with valuable insights and clarity on these important educational measures. 

This session aims to provide valuable insights into the diverse educational pathways available within our ETSB secondary schools and adult sector. 

Our guidance and re-education counselors walk you through the various educational options tailored to meet the unique needs and profiles of all our students. We believe in the importance of catering to individual strengths and interests to ensure a fulfilling academic journey for each student. 

Key Topics to be covered: 

1. Different Pathways in ETSB Secondary Schools: Explore the range of academic opportunities available to your child within our secondary school system.

2. Vocational Education Training Centres: Learn about the programs and hands-on training offered in our vocational education centres, designed to prepare students for specific careers.

3. General Adult Education Centres: Discover the offerings at our adult education centres, designed to support individuals in achieving their academic goals, regardless of their current educational status.

This information session will empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your child's educational journey. 

The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is an essential planning tool that fosters the cooperation of all persons working with students with special needs, their parents, and the students themselves when possible. Parents need to understand the purpose and process of IEPs to best support and accompany their child through their educational journey.

 The following aspects will be covered in this two-hour online information session: definition and essential components of an IEP, IEP team, IEP process, roles of parents and students, and how to prepare for an IEP meeting.

Presenter: Eva de Gosztonyi, psychologist

This presentation will help you to understand the key emotions that are affecting your children and how these have an impact on their behaviour and learning. How we see behaviour can change the way in which we react to it. And how we react, can in turn, help our children to move forward. We often confuse good behaviour with good development and that is not always the case. Understanding what is going on in the child or youth’s emotional world can make a difference both for them and for you as their parents. We will look at behaviour through an attachment-based developmental lens to make sense of behaviors that can be of concern. Then we will apply this understanding to help you to “make it” through the Holiday season, a time of increased emotion. In this presentation I will discuss ways in which to effectively navigate the extra excitement of this season.