Fostering a Culture of Inclusion

Joined May 2014
Grade 8 to Grade 9 transition - information night for students with IEPs and their parents/caregivers. Pls retweet to share registration link. @LDA_Durham @AutismDurham @EasterSealsON @VOICE4DeafKids
The DDSB is excited to host 'Choosing My Success' The information night is for Grade 8 students, parents & guardians and designed to ensure all students with IEPs are reassured of supports and supported in their transition to high school. Register at: bit.ly/3zBzIKU
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Thank you and congratulations to SEAC Chair Eva Kyriakides and Vice-Chair Trustee Donna Edwards for re-election for the year ahead. @DDSBSchools
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Inclusive Student Services Durham DSB retweeted
🙋🏿‍♀️Our DDSB Black students are: ✔️Powerful ✔️Resilient ✔️Capable ...and more! We see you. We hear you. We support you. Join us for a BeMe info session: 🗓️October 5 🕡6:30 p.m. 👨🏿‍💻 bit.ly/3AQWzSn Questions? Contact [email protected]
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Inclusive Student Services Durham DSB retweeted
DDSB families: Our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is looking for a Member at Large! Deadline: 🗓️October 14, 2021 🕓4:00 pm Contact: 📨Eva Kyriakides, Chair c/o Lisa Wry through [email protected] or 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, ON L1R 2K6 ddsb.ca/en/about-ddsb/resour…
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Inclusive Student Services Durham DSB retweeted
Opportunity to join the DDSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and provide important input into programs & services.
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Opportunity to join the DDSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and provide important input into programs & services.
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Transitioning back to school can be both exciting and challenging. Pls see below for tailored online sessions. @DDSBSchools
Inclusive Student Services Durham DSB retweeted
Today is #AutisticPrideDay. It is a day for people with autism and their families to celebrate, and a reminder to foster a kinder and more inclusive community for people living with autism.
Grandview Kids is seeking volunteers for the Family Advisory Circle. Pls see info below and through link if interested.
1/ We are seeking new, volunteer members for our Family Advisory Council (FAC). Your voice matters! Parents or caregivers of current or former Grandview Kids are eligible to join. To apply, fill out the application form and submit by March 5: ow.ly/FuZg50DHPP5
Inclusive Student Services Durham DSB retweeted
Check out this amazing story of friendship between two of our graduates. Both Jake and Jeff graduated from Pickering High School and became friends when Jeff was assigned to work in Jeff's special needs classroom. An Inspirational story! toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-m… @SpecEdDDSB
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Inclusive Student Services Durham DSB retweeted
Save the Date for our next Parent Engagement Series- How to talk to children about anti-Black Racism. @DurhamDSB @equity_DDSB Registration information to come shortly.
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DDSB Mental Health Team is here to help. Pls see video link below.
DDSB's Mental Health Team is here to support school communities. Take a look at the video to find out more about the services that they offer. bit.ly/2JRU4tR #DDSBWellBeing
“Taking Care of Ourselves” - An invitation to parents & caregivers to join us for an online session with @tendacademy that focuses on you and the impt of your well-being. See registration links below. Retweets appreciated.
DDSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) invites you to "Taking Care of Ourselves." This will be a virtual session. Registration requested by January 12. Tuesday, Jan. @ 19, 7:00 pm. bit.ly/2VWkeht Wednesday, Jan. @ 20, 9:00 am. bit.ly/3oFpodY
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DDSB Schools - Please retweet to help share info about this survey with your school community. Staff survey via email. Thank you.
The Inclusive Student Services department is reaching out to families as they work to enhance educational programming for students with special education strengths and needs. Fill out the survey by Dec 22 to share your opinions: bit.ly/33XNOHI @SpecEdDDSB #DDSBwellbeing
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SEAC invites Parents & Caregivers for an online session focused on you. Choice of evening (Jan 19) or morning (Jan 20) session; info will focus on the impt of self care & strategies for your well-being. Presented in partnership with ⁦@tendacademy⁩. ⁦@DurhamDSB⁩
We are reaching out to hear from families & caregivers about special education programs. Pls see survey link below. A similar survey launches tomorrow for educator/staff input. Results from both surveys will help us to continue enhancing services & programs for students.
The Inclusive Student Services department is reaching out to families as they work to enhance educational programming for students with special education strengths and needs. Fill out the survey by Dec 22 to share your opinions: bit.ly/33XNOHI @SpecEdDDSB #DDSBwellbeing
Fantastic! Thank you @GLRobertsCVI and @AbilitiesCentre for partnering on this program. @DurhamDSB @JackNigro @McAuley_Andrea
#glrlearningjourney #equity&inclusion GLR PLP students take part in the Therapeutic Recreation Pilot Program offered by the Abilities Centre, our community partners. Students are really enjoying & learning from a variety of weekly mindfulness activities.
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To support transition planning to life beyond high school for students with special education strengths and needs, check out the following website link that connects families to community resources, supports and services: bit.ly/DDSBLifeBeyond @DDSBHealthyMind
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Inclusive Student Services Durham DSB retweeted
Thank you to our amazing EAs for all that you do each day to support our Forest View students.
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Inclusive Student Services Durham DSB retweeted
We are so fortunate to have such a dynamic and caring team of Educational Assistants here! Thank you for your tremendous work in supporting our students! @DurhamDSB
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