My areas of Expertise 

Library services and literature for children and young adults, library collection development, cataloguing, and managing digital resources for research and learning.

Examples of support for school communities. I can…

Advise:

• On library spaces, book collections, class visits, and on reading culture in school communities.

Train:

• By delivering PD on books, digital resources, reading for pleasure, library services, and collection development.

• By helping documentation technicians learn school library practices and procedures.  

Accompany:

• By helping choose books to use in the classroom and library and collaborate on literacy initiatives.  

• Keeping the collective catalog current to reflect the resources the school library  owns.

Innovate:

• By helping reimagine an ideal library period and find ways to engage students with literature.  

My areas of Expertise 

Social Sciences at the Elementary and Secondary level. 

Examples of Support to Schools. I can…

Advise:

• By helping you with planning the year around the QEP and Progression of Learning.

Train:

• By planning and facilitating workshops, by providing individual or team PD around historical thinking practices.

Accompany:

• By helping you co-plan and/or co-teach a social science lesson.

Innovate:

• By helping you reimagine social sciences as high-impact opportunities for developing non-fiction literacy and critical thinking skills, as well as reinforce talk and thinking routines and practices. 

My areas of expertise 

The pedagogical integration of technology in the classroom and the development of the MEQ's Digital Competency Framework.

Examples of support to schools. I can...

• Advise 

  • By helping you integrate technology into your existing lessons and by helping you make links to the Digital Competency Framework.

• Train 

  • By planning and facilitating workshops around the themes of Artificial Intelligence, Accessibility for All, Integration of Robotics, amongst others;

  • By providing individual or team PD around relevant techno-pedgaogical tools and approaches.

• Accompany 

  • By helping you plan and/or co-teach a lesson linked to concepts of Ethical Citizenship in the Digital Age and linked to your program.

• Innovate 

  • By helping you find a new tech tool to use with your students to enhance their learning and boost their competency development and taking into consideration the pedagogical intention of your lesson;

  • By assisting in the elaboration of a Digital Action Plan for your school.

Become a member of the following Team to stay in the loop:

• Teaching in the Digital Age

My areas of expertise 

Mathematics and Science & Technology instruction at the elementary level.

Examples of support to schools. I can...

Advise 

• By helping you with planning the year around the QEP and Progression of Learning.

Train 

• By planning and facilitating workshops, by providing individual or team PD around math and science teaching best practices.

Accompany 

• By helping you plan and/or co-teach a math or science lesson.

Innovate 

• By supporting schools with the development and implementation of numeracy or science goals.

• Contribute to school-wide numeracy initiatives and improvement planning (ie. School Numeracy Lead Teams and 'One Things').

Some ways I support schools are: 

Advise

• Co-planning adaptations and modifications of learning materials, environments and routines to meet the support needs of Indigenous students and students with complex profiles

Train

• Planning and facilitating training for school staff pertaining to inclusive practices for Indigenous students and students with complex support needs

Accompany

• Co-creating IEPs and coordination plans with school teams and external partners for Indigenous students and students on MoE, CASP and other alternative education plans

• Assisting schools and Indigenous families in submitting applications for additional funding through provincial and federal measures such as Jordan's Principle as well as connecting them with resources in the community

Innovate

• Guiding school teams in developing and using specialized pedagogical interventions or tools for students with specific support needs

Inclusive Education Sharepoint

Examples of support to schools. I can...

• Advise 

  • Support planning around the QEP and the Progression of Learning.

  • Resources for those new to the Arts or the CCQ.

• Train 

  • Facilitate workshops around integrating the arts in other subjects and imbedding CCQ. 

  • I can provide individual or team PD on teaching best practices and tools.

• Accompany 

  • Connect teachers through exchanges and matching 

  • Co-build a game plan with a school team for arts and cultural opportunities

• Innovate 

  • By assisting and supporting you in the development of your CCQ goals

  • Provide learning opportunities such as the CQSB Performing Arts Festival (PAF)

Become a member of the following Teams to exchange with others:

CQSB Arts Team

My areas of expertise 

Mathematics and Science & Technology instruction at the Secondary level.

Examples of support to schools. I can...

Advise 

• By helping you with planning the year around the QEP and Progression of Learning.

Train 

• By planning and facilitating workshops, by providing individual or team PD around math and science teaching best practices.

Accompany 

• By helping you plan and/or co-teach a math or science lesson.

Innovate 

• By supporting schools with the development and implementation of numeracy or science goals.

• Contribute to school-wide numeracy initiatives and improvement planning (ie. School Numeracy Lead Teams and 'One Things').

Examples of support to schools. I can...

Accompany 

• By fostering inclusive practices and building the capacity of teachers and by contributing to multidisciplinary teams to support the diverse needs of students and classroom communities.

Innovate 

• By facilitating & supporting school-based initiatives related to inclusive and early years education. 

Advise 

• By collaborating with school's intervention teams & PLCs and by discussing specialized pedagogical interventions for specific needs & difficulties. 

Train 

• By supporting teachers and by designing & facilitating workshops. I can also help you find PD to answer your needs. 

Inclusive Education Sharepoint

My Area of Expertise

English Language Arts instruction at the elementary and secondary level.

Examples of support to schools. I can...

Advise

• Provide guidance on ministry-aligned curriculum implementation, instructional planning, and assessment practices.

• Assist in selecting high-quality texts, resources, and learning materials that support student engagement and achievement.

Train

• Support individuals, teams, or schools in learning about evidence-informed English Language Arts practices.

• Share current research, resources, and strategies related to reading and listening to texts, writing, talking to communicate and learn, viewing, and representing.

Accompany

• Co-plan lessons, units, and assessments that align with curriculum expectations and student needs.

• Provide classroom-based support through co-teaching, modelling, observation, and feedback.

Innovate

• Collaborate with teams to analyze student evidence of learning and identify next instructional steps.

• Contribute to school-wide literacy initiatives and improvement planning (ie. School Literacy Lead Teams and 'One Things').

My Areas of Expertise:

• Advise 

  1. Certification of Studies: Support your school administration team to register students for ministry examination sessions (January & June Examination Sessions), share Info-Sanction information with principals and Guidance Counsellors, and support school teams with Sanction rules and guidelines to be respected.

• 2. Homeschooling: Support parents who decide to homeschool their child(ren) and ensure that the child is registered with the DEM (Direction de l’Enseignement à la Maison) and has access to the resources requested by the parents.

• Train 

  1. Certification of Studies: Provide online Information Sessions to school administration teams to clarify recent Info-Sanction documents shared by the MEQ.

• Accompany 

  1. Certification of Studies: May help resource teachers with questions regarding adaptations and what is authorized to be used on ministry exams.

  2. Homeschooling: Accompany parents and prepare students for Familiarization Session(s), Preparatory Activities, and ensure that the homeschooled children write their ministry exams. At times, our homeschoolers must write their ministry exams in some of your schools and classrooms, and I can accompany you and your school during this process.

• Administer

  1. Certification of Studies: Administer ministry examination sessions and ensure that Sanction rules are followed and respected by all teachers, administrators, and school teams.

• 2. Homeschooling: Schedule and administer Compulsory or Uniform MEQ exams for all homeschoolers, as well as administer local evaluations for homeschoolers in secondary 4 and 5, working towards their DES.

My areas of expertise 

Connecting the art of teaching with the science of teaching – Significant experience in junior high mathematics/ social studies, grade 4-5-6 FSL, physical education, outdoor education. Most of my experience is with students aged 10 to 15.

Examples of support to schools. I can...

Advise 

• By being the CCQ, the ACGC, Arts and the IMD liaison. By supporting your school with specific projects.

Train 

• By planning workshops in relation to critical thinking and arts.

Accompany 

• By cooperating with you to improve your performance and your teaching experience. By observing you, by co-teaching with you, by helping you plan your teaching, your assessment and your evaluation.

Innovate 

• By contributing to the integration of critical thinking reflexes and planning in your practice.

Key person for:

• Everest Elementary School,

• Holland Elementary School,

• Riverside Regional Elementary School and

• Riverside Regional High School

Coordinator of in-school psychoeducators and readaptation officers

My areas of expertise are:

• Support Psychoeducators and Readaptation Officer in their professional development

• Students with complex needs

Examples of ways in which I support schools:

• Advisory role and support with complex needs

• Collaboration with external services and liaison for PSIIs (Continuum de Collaboration)

• Consultation, observation and support for teachers, in-school professionals, support staff and administration

• Support to Psychoeducators and readaptation officers centered around their professionals’ practices (e.g. notes, assessments’ tools, observations, etc.)

Member of the following organizations and Teams:

External:

• CoP (PSII)

• Local Table CIUSSS-Jeffrey Hale

• SNACS

• Center of Excellence for Behaviour Management (CEBM)

Internal: 

For Special Educational Technicians: CQSB SET Group

For Psychoeducators and Readaptation Officers: In-School Professionals | CQSB Psychoeducators

Examples of support to schools: 

• Organizing and animating the SET Mentoring program

• Co-development and implementation of the Prevention and Postvention Protocol after a suicide (shared with Sarah Girard and Elsa Côté)

• Accompanying school teams offering and adapting services for students with socio-emotional and adaptation needs through observations, information gathering andrecommendations.

• Participating in the CQSB Psychosocial Multidisciplinary Team

• Representing the CQSB at the CEBM Round-Tables

Become a member of the following Teams to stay in the loop:

For Special Educational Technicians: CQSB SET Group 

For Psychoeducators and Readaptation Officers: In-School Professionals | CQSB Psychoeducators

For Postvention Protocols’ coordinator: To come

My areas of expertise are:

• Anti-Bullying and Anti-Violence plan (ABAV)

  • Situation involving bullying

  • Situation involving persistent violence

  • Situation involving sexual violence (problematic sexual behaviours, situations of sexto, sexual exploitation, etc.)

• Making action plans to address complex situation that pertains to school climate 

Here are some examples of ways I support schools:

• Offer advisory on best practices and assess specific situations to best orient school practices in regard to school climate

• Support schools in their writing, reviewing and implementation of their ABAV plan.

• Training on the Caring School Yard, Behaviour Management System, Bus drivers, etc. 

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for:

• Mauricie English Elementary School

• Three Rivers Academy

• St-Patrick's High School

• New Liverpool Elementary School

• St-Patrick's Elementary School / Andrew Stuart Johnson Memorial School

My areas of expertise are: 

• Developmental Language Disorders

• Dyslexia and Dysorthographia; especially early intervention and development of reading. 

Here are some examples of ways I support schools:

• Coaching resource teams with Tier 1 and 2 language interventions whole group or small group co-intervention and/or co-instruction

• Providing recommendations based on observations and/or screening

• Collaborating with teachers on best practices and universal interventions

• Sensitizing staff to the signs and impacts of language difficulties

• Clarifying external reports and supporting school teams in implementing recommendations

• Supporting special education technicians and resource teachers with the implementation of SLP plan

• Evaluation when all other interventions have not been successful

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for:

• Sainte-Foy Elementary School

• Holland Elementary School 

• DDO

• Shawinigan High School

• La Tuque High School

Here are some examples of ways I support schools:

• Coaching resource teams with Tier 2 and 3 language interventions whole group or small group co-intervention and/or co-instruction

• Providing recommendations based on observations and/or screening

• Collaborating with teachers on best practices and universal interventions

• Sensitizing staff to the signs and impacts of language difficulties

• Clarifying external reports and supporting school teams in implementing recommendations

• Supporting special education technicians and resource teachers with the implementation of SLP plan

• Evaluation when all other interventions have not been successful

My areas of expertise are: 

• Autism

• Support Psychoeducators and Readaptation Officer in their professional development

• Development and promotion of the prevention and postvention suicide continuum (shared with Sarah Girard)

Here are some examples of ways I support schools:

• Support to the school team for the inclusion of an autistic student through approaches such as TEACCH

• Advisory role for complex cases regarding the interaction between the person and their environment, the psychoeducator contributes to the development of conditions in the milieu and restore and develop the person’s capacity to adjust

• Support to Psychoeducators and readaptation officers centered around their professionals’ practices (e.g. notes, assessments’ tools, observations, etc.)

Become a member of the following Teams to stay in the loop:

For Special Educational Technicians: CQSB SET Group 

For Psychoeducators and Readaptation Officers: In-School Professionals | CQSB Psychoeducators

For Postvention Protocols’ coordinator: To come

My areas of expertise are developmental evolution of children, teenagers and young adults. Mental health difficulties and disorders. At-Risk Students and Students with Handicaps, Social Maladjustments or Learning Difficulties (EHDAA-identification and organization of services). Eligibility for Instruction in English for students with severe learning difficulties (Form 3). Supervision and mentoring of new psychologists. Professional multidisciplinary evaluation team leadership. Derogation for early entry or grade placement. Indigenous students learning and developmental profile.

Here are some examples of ways I support schools:

• • Advisory role and support in complex students’ dossiers

  • Collaboration with external services for clarification, orientation or access to specialized services

  • Specific specialized interventions in crisis situations

  • Collaboration in multidisciplinary evaluations

  • Consultation and support for teachers, in-school professionals, support staff and administration

  • Offer support in better understanding external sources reports and services to create effective or different ways of supporting students experiencing significant difficulties.

My areas of expertise are Developmental Language Disorders, Dyslexia and Dysorthographia; especially early intervention and development of reading.

Here are some examples of ways I support schools:

• Coaching resource teams with Tier 2 and 3 language interventions whole group or small group co-intervention and/or co-instruction

• Providing recommendations based on observations and/or screening

• Collaborating with teachers on best practices and universal interventions

• Sensitizing staff to the signs and impacts of language difficulties

• Clarifying external reports and supporting school teams in implementing recommendations

• Supporting special education technicians and resource teachers with the implementation of SLP plan

• Evaluation when all other interventions have not been successful

Keyperson for MEES and TRA.

My Areas of Expertise

My areas of expertise are the inclusion, participation, engagement, and well-being of students in school settings, particularly those with sensory, motor, self-regulation, communication, and complex support needs. Through an Occupational Therapy lens, I support schools in developing accessible environments, effective practices, and collaborative systems that promote student success.

Advise

• Support schools in implementing alternatives to restraint, in school transportation.

• Provide consultation regarding sensory, motor, and participation needs.

• Recommend environmental adaptations, furniture, assistive technology, and specialized materials to enhance accessibility and engagement.

• Support planning for students with complex needs.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify needs and optimize supports.

Train

• • Deliver professional development on sensory regulation, motor development, graphomotor skills, active and sensory breaks, and student participation.

  • Share evidence-based practices that help school teams better understand and support diverse learner needs.

Accompany

• • Support key people and school teams in implementing universal and targeted strategies that foster participation and engagement.

  • Support the implementation of sensory initiatives, Augmentative Alternative Communication practices (in collaboration with SLPs), and school-based interventions through consultation and coaching.

  • Build school team capacity to address barriers to participation across learning environments.

Innovate

• • Develop tools, resources, and procedures that support inclusive practices, collaborative problem-solving, and consistent service delivery.

  • Participate in cross-sector and school-community initiatives that enhance access to services and inclusive educational opportunities.

  • Collaborate on the development and revision of guides, tools, and innovative practices that strengthen student support across schools.

My areas of expertise are:

Promotion and prevention regarding:

• Positive mental health

• Preventing substance abuse

• Screen time

• Healthy lifestyle, including physically active lifestyle

• Nutrition

• Suicide prevention

Here are some examples of ways I support schools:

• Support schools in the planning, coordination and implementation of action plans that promote well-being. 

• Offer advisory on best practices and assess specific situations to best orient school practices and the offer of services in promotion and prevention.

• Assist in the implementation of Wellness Committees and provide support as needed

• Offer support to school principals and Community Development Agents (CDA) for the Community Learning Centers (CLCs) 

Here are some examples of ways I support schools:

• Coaching resource teams with Tier 2 and 3 language interventions whole group or small group co-intervention and/or co-instruction

• Providing recommendations based on observations and/or screening

• Collaborating with teachers on best practices and universal interventions

• Sensitizing staff to the signs and impacts of language difficulties

• Clarifying external reports and supporting school teams in implementing recommendations

• Supporting special education technicians and resource teachers with the implementation of SLP plan

• Evaluation when all other interventions have not been successful

My areas of expertise are: 

• Developmental Language Disorders

• Dyslexia and Dysorthographia; especially early intervention and development of reading. 

Here are some examples of ways I support schools:

• Coaching resource teams with Tier 2 and 3 language interventions whole group or small group co-intervention and/or co-instruction

• Providing recommendations based on observations and/or screening

• Collaborating with teachers on best practices and universal interventions

• Sensitizing staff to the signs and impacts of language difficulties

• Clarifying external reports and supporting school teams in implementing recommendations

• Supporting special education technicians and resource teachers with the implementation of SLP plan

• Evaluation when all other interventions have not been successful

My areas of expertise are children and teenagers’ mental health, but especially autism spectrum disorder, anxiety and emotional regulation. I am also using animal-assisted interventions in my daily practice.

Here are some examples of ways I support schools:

• Psychological assessments (see key person for criteria and required steps)

• Advisory role for teachers, educators, administrators and parents

• Counselling with the students

• Group interventions

• Trainings

Coordinates, support and oversees: 

• UNI-T Project – Beliefs and Culture: Lead and coordinate collaborative work among the three Quebec City high school teams, Educational Services, and community partners to develop a shared culture grounded in common beliefs, values, and best practices; strengthen relationships and collaboration; and support the harmonization of approaches and services in preparation for the transition to the new school.

• Accompanying the three school teams in developing a shared vision and common understanding of their respective schools’ needs, practices, cultures, and resources. Working closely with staff who intervene directly with HDAA students, more specifically the SETs, the school’s wellness committees, school professionals, and resource teachers.

• Planification of trainings for Special Educational Technicians 

• Supporting new or unqualified SETs 

• Supporting school in better understanding of the SET role

• Training and supporting BMS implementation in schools.

My areas of expertise are:

• Supporting and shared understanding or Special Education Technicians role

• Students with complex needs and Intervention Team structures

Examples of ways in which I support schools:

• Advisory role and support with complex needs

• Consultation, observation and support for teachers, in-school professionals, support staff and administration

Member of the following organizations and Teams:

External:

• LCEEQ, STEPS Committee

• Local Table CIUSSS-Jeffrey Hale

• SNACS Program

• Réseautage provincial des TES scolaires

• Board level SNAC committee

• Center of Excellence for Behaviour Management (CEBM)

Here are some examples of ways I support schools:

• Coaching resource teams with Tier 1 and 2 language interventions whole group or small group co-intervention and/or co-instruction

• Providing recommendations based on observations and/or screening

• Collaborating with teachers on best practices and universal interventions

• Sensitizing staff to the signs and impacts of language difficulties

• Clarifying external reports and supporting school teams in implementing recommendations

• Supporting special education technicians and resource teachers with the implementation of SLP plan

• Evaluation when all other interventions have not been successful