Parents, Priorities and Planning

Integration Action for Inclusion in School and Community

Bloorview Kids Rehab, Community Living Toronto, Family Service Association OPTIONS and Toronto Family Network

invite you to attend. . .

A Series of Four Gatherings about:

Parents, Priorities and Planning:

Better Futures for

High School Students with Disabilities

Through Inclusion

Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education, Parent Engagement Office

* Inspiration * Practical support * Networking *

How ALL students of ALL abilities can learn together as members of regular class - a look at school inclusion and what your student needs to be successful before high school, during high school and beyond.

Presented by Marilyn Dolmage, Project Coordinator of

The Ontario Coalition for Inclusive Education

Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education Parent Engagement Office

Who Should Attend: Parents, Students, Friends,,Neighbours, Support Workers, Classroom Teachers, Resource Teachers, Principals, Therapists, Consultants, Educational Assistants, ALLIES.

Discussion will consider

ü what Inclusive Education means

ü why it is important

ü “aiming higher” for future careers

ü focusing on students’ strengths

ü Ministry of Education policies

ü students’ and parents’ rights

ü accommodations + modifications

ü practical classroom lesson adaptation and planning

ü Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Transition Planning

Please join us for all 4 Tuesday evenings:

May 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd and 29^th, 2007… from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

At the Ryerson University campus, downtown Toronto: 99 Gerrard Street East (at Mutual)

2 blocks East of Yonge – between the College and Dundas subway stations –