Monthly Webinars 2024-25 - FREE for Members!
A series of one-hour webinars on relevant topics designed to meet the needs of school leaders in the current Ontario education context.
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September - Innovating with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Mind |
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| Details: An interactive session discussing educational innovation through inclusive design approaches. Innovating teaching and learning spaces and leading change in education requires a diverse team of skills, perspectives, and experiences. In this session, Lisa, Sal and Tanveer will share their journey to co-creating new ways of thinking, collaborating, designing, and implementing through student-centred and educator-centred approaches the disrupts the status quo, pushes the boundaries of what is possible, and quickly adapts to the changing needs of our learners.
Date: September 25, 2024 Times:
Cost: Free (Members and Associates), $50 + HST (non-Members) Presenters:
Director of Programming, k2i academy Lisa Cole is the Director of k2i (kindergarten to industry) academy at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University. She is a passionate educator, system leader in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education and committed to building equitable opportunities for students. The k2i academy is an award-winning, innovative ecosystem, committed to dismantling systemic barriers to opportunity for underrepresented students in STEM. k2i academy works alongside multi-sector partners and collaborators to co-create strategic directions for system change work in STEM education. Since June 2020, k2i academy has reached 80,000+ youth, educators, families, and community in 340,000+ hours of STEM learning experiences. k2i has employed 525 high school students in work-integrated learning programs and empowered 175 undergraduate STEM students to engage in this work as mentors and leaders.
Tanveer Bhimani Instructional & Learning Designer, LEIS Tanveer Bhimani is an Instructional and Learning Designer at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University. Deeply committed to shaping transformative learning experiences for students in STEM fields, she collaborates closely with faculty members and aspires to empower learners through engaging course design and innovative teaching strategies. Her holistic approach ensures that education transcends the classroom, leaving an indelible mark on everyone involved. The continuous refinement of methods reflects Tanveer’s unwavering dedication to enhancing the educational journey for both Faculty and Students at Lassonde.
Director of Educational Innovation As the Director of Educational Innovation in the Lassonde Education Innovation Studio, Sal Paneduro’s passion lies in transforming the education ecosystem and making a positive impact on people’s lives. He approaches his work as an incubator of change, leveraging his unique experiences and perspectives to create diverse teams to innovate post-secondary education. Alongside diverse skills, perspectives, and people, we identify persistent problems, reimagine possibilities, and take action together. Sal’s leadership philosophy centers around instilling a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, with a focus on creating value and making a tangible difference in integrative ways. People matter to Sal, and he is committed to developing inclusive spaces for change and fostering an environment of growth where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential through educational innovation. Thank you to those that registered and attended! Visit our Webinar Recordings and choose Leadership to view resources from this session. |
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October/November - Culturally Responsive and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education |
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Thank you to those that registered and attended! Visit our Webinar Recordings and choose Technology Tools. |
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January - Legal Issues Connected to Managing Relationships with Staff |
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Details: This webinar will provide valuable insights and guidance for individuals stepping into formal school leadership roles. The session focuses on the importance of maintaining professional boundaries within the relationships with staff in order to foster a positive work environment and supportive team culture. Date: January 29, 2025 Times:
Cost: Free (Members and Associates), $50 + HST (non-Members) Presenter:
Nancy Brady Protective Services Consultant, Ontario Principals' Council Nancy has been an educator for over 28 years, serving as an educational assistant, secondary teacher, vice-principal and 18 years as a principal at both the elementary and secondary level, with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. She has also been a principal of M.F. McHugh, a section 23 school and the OCDSB Alternate High schools. Her final position with the OCDSB was that of Superintendent of Instruction, supervising a Family of Schools as well as the Continuing Education, Alternate High Schools and Adult programs.
Senior Legal Counsel, Ontario Principals' Council As Legal Counsel with the OPC’s Protective Services Team, Liz provides legal advice and support to the Protective Services Consultants and OPC Members facing legal jeopardy. Liz was called to the Bar in 2015, after having graduated from the University of Toronto’s Law School in 2014. Prior to attending law school, she graduated from the University of Oxford with an MSc in Comparative Social Policy and Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts.
Register: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. EST 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST |
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February - Conducting Bias-aware Investigations |
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Details: What constitutes a fair and transparent investigation involving students? Participants will engage in learning to better understand a bias-free approach to progressive discipline in handling student incidents. Date: February 26, 2025 Times:
Cost: Free (Members and Associates), $50 + HST (non-Members) Presenter:
Colin Fleming Director of Protective Services, Ontario Principals' Council Colin is an educator with 27 years of experience whose career has included teaching and administrative roles in both the elementary and secondary panels. The last four of his nine years as a principal were in a central capacity with the Toronto District School Board as a Safe and Caring Schools Administrator. In August of 2011, he joined the OPC as a Protective Services Team Consultant, providing advice and counselling to our Members about professional and legal issues, and supports them through investigations and hearings. He also presents legal issues workshops for local OPC groups, PQP and SOQP candidates.
Liz Winter Senior Legal Counsel, Ontario Principals' Council As Legal Counsel with the OPC’s Protective Services Team, Liz provides legal advice and support to the Protective Services Consultants and OPC Members facing legal jeopardy. Liz was called to the Bar in 2015, after having graduated from the University of Toronto’s Law School in 2014. Prior to attending law school, she graduated from the University of Oxford with an MSc in Comparative Social Policy and Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts. Register: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. EST 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST |
Lisa Cole
Sal Paneduro
Dr. Amin Gheibi
Liz Winter
Past Sessions 2023-24
- Monthly Webinars 2023-24
- Speaker Series
- Webinar Recordings (Member access)
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Refund Policy |
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A full refund is available if you cancel before the meeting link is sent. There is no refund for cancellations on the date of the session or after meeting link has been sent. A full refund applies when a session is cancelled due to low enrollment. |
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