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This winter, we 're continuing our focus on Working with Parents!
In our latest issue, we rethink educators’ relationships with parents and parents’ role in education. How can we build better communication, understanding, trust and teamwork with our students’ parents – and work together for positive change?
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NEW FACT SHEET
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Education Research Highlights
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By almost every measure, Ontario students in Grades 7-12 are drinking, smoking, and using drugs at the lowest rates since the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) began in 1977. This, according to new numbers released by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). But new data on fentanyl use in the student population, included for the first time in this survey, is raising concerns given the health risks of this potent opioid drug. This Ontario-wide survey of 11,435 students is Canada’s longest-running systematic study of drug use among youth, and one of the longest-running in the world. Read more
This report was produced by UNESCO in collaboration with various international aid agencies to assist education policymakers in all countries design accurate and age-appropriate sex education curricula for children and young people aged 5-18+. It advocates for quality comprehensive sexuality education to promote health and well-being, respect for human rights and gender equality, and empowering children and young people to lead healthy, safe and productive lives. This report demonstrates that sexuality education helps young people become more responsible in their attitude and behaviour regarding sexual and reproductive health. Read more
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) published a policy paper that explores the state of student mental health in post-secondary campuses across the country. As more students gain access to higher education, and the mission of post-secondary institutions encompasses more of Canada’s diverse population, this paper recommends that support must be made available to ensure that all students can succeed in academic environments that promote good mental health. Read more
January's French Research Highlights
Opening and Support Measures towards Young Trans and Non-Binary Youth via Table nationale de lutte contre l’homophobie et la transphobie
School Path Guide: For Parents of a Disabled Child via l'Office des personnes handicapées du Québec
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A national symposium on educator and student well-being has shifted the conversation from ‘fixing symptoms’ to transforming entire school cultures.
This multimedia follow-up report from the EdCan Network’s Educator Well-Being: A Key to Student Success Symposium, which took place last October in Toronto, includes presentation recaps and videos of the latest research and good practices for ensuring the well-being of students, teachers, principals, and education leaders.
Two days of engaging keynotes, panel discussions and workshops inspired attendees to answer the following questions:
- What is well-being?
- What does student success look like?
- And how can school districts lead systemic change to meet unique learner needs?
Looking for more?
Check out our special edition of Education Canada magazine on ‘Educator Well-Being.’
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Ensuring your well-being also means paying attention and understanding the mental health of your loved ones. On January 31, join the conversation by using the hashtag #BellLetsTalk. Let’s talk together about mental health and tool up our educators and students.
The EdCan Network is proud to support Bell Let’s talk movement.
Get up-to-speed with these 5 EdCan Network student mental health learning resources |
School District Leaders: Mark Your Calendars!
The EdCan Network’s CEOs’ Forum is a highly-respected exclusive learning opportunity for school district CEOs, Superintendents of Schools and Directors of Education from across Canada to share insights on relevant topics and challenges of interest to them. Participants value this Forum for the opportunity it provides to conduct candid confidential conversations with peers and to establish a valuable support network of professional peers.
We’re happy to announce that this year’s gathering will take place in Montreal from May 23-25!
An engaging roster of speakers and discussion topics is being planned to inspire the rich dialogue that characterizes this event. For more information on how you can reserve one of a limited number of registrations for this gathering, please contact Mia San José at (866) 803-9549 ext. 223 or by email at: events@edcan.ca.
Featured Book
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Years of research and practice show that connecting with families positively impacts student achievement. This book offers ready-to-use ideas to engage parents as partners. It includes current research on the impact of parent involvement, offers new strategies, and provides expanded coverage on ways to build bridges between the school and diverse families.
201 Ways to Involve Parents
Practical Strategies for Partnering With Families (3rd edition)
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To see the featured Corwin books we have selected which may be of interest to you, go to the ‘Bookstore’ section of the EdCan/CEA website!
Contact membership@edcan.ca for more details.
March 2018 Issue
Education Canada, the EdCan Network’s flagship publication, offers readers insight into Canadian education with both English and French content. The magazine examines issues, trends, leadership, policy, practice, and research in education.
Please contact us for exciting advertising opportunities (print and online) and connect with EdCan Network members and education professionals in a $75 billion sector!
Space closing for the March 2018 issue is February 2, 2018. Please contact advertise@edcan.ca.
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NEW Stress Lessons
Tools for Resiliency -A new Canadian resource for grades 9-12: The Psychology Foundation of Canada (PFC) is excited to launch Stress Lessons: Tools for Resilience, a resource designed for education professionals, and their partners, who want to help youth develop resilience. Full of psychologically-sound strategies and tools, this resource will help teens develop resilience and positive coping skills. Click here for more information or to access this resource or visit psychologyfoundation.org.
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Latest Education Research
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Hamilton (ON): March 26 - 27
Toronto (ON): April 18 – 19
Toronto (ON): May 31 – June 1
Halifax (NS): May 17
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Appointment of a Head
The Board of Governors of Crofton House School seeks an inspirational educator to lead a high performing organization to even greater success.
To download details and information on how to apply, visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies, quoting reference 3329.
The closing date is 0830hrs PST on February 14, 2018.
Place your employment opportunity here
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