| I-Think | I-Think Together Programs | This program equips classrooms to bringing real-world, authentic problems to their learning. Real-world problem solving needs a new set of 3Rs: Real problems - Authentic challenges that connect classrooms to real organizations with real problems; Real people - Organizations that care what insights and your students come to by responding to student recommendations and I-Think will release a report with student insights; Replicable process - A complex problem solving process that leverages Integrative Thinking and Design Thinking to guide students. This recipe ensures that the global competencies, especially creativity, collaboration and critical thinking, and learning skills are core to every classroom. Professional learning available to build school staff teams and system capacity and can be initiated by school leadership, central teams or superintendents, and are customized to meet the needs of the group. Suitable: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12; Staff |
| Extra Ed Inc. | Jeu d'échecs académique/Academic Chess | These workshops cover the elements of chess play, with a focus on the aspects of the game that apply mathematical skills such as measuring, patterning, numeracy, and probability. Dynamic lessons are presented through storytelling, individual challenges, small group work, and games between students. Using a range of materials such as large interactive display boards, giant chess boards, tournament sized boards and activity sheets, workshops accommodate different learners of all ages and abilities. Workshop is available in French and English. Serving: Grades 1-8 |
| Just BGRAPHIC Inc. | Just BGraphic Arts | Using art as a means to engage students, these sessions infuse learning in themes of critical thinking and social awareness through a wide range of artistic disciplines; including visual arts, digital arts, performing arts and leadership. Students have the opportunity to dive into screen printing, music production, dance, public speaking, sound design, animation and vocals. Combining this with a culminating performance, project or activity diversifies the art experience; and encourages students to see themselves as more than artists, but also as innovators and creative leaders! SPE and SHSM certifications are available. Serving: Grades K-12 |
| Kick Start Arts Society | Kick Start Arts Workshops | The workshops engage students to create multi-disciplinary arts projects and initiatives. Skilled artist-educators bring the arts to life and work with students to deepen their critical thinking, literacy, creative and collaborative skills and build a stronger sense of community. Workshops are crafted to nurture the development of The Arts expectations (drama, dance, music, media, visual art/mural, literary arts) found in the curriculum, while creating an opportunity for fun and meaningful arts immersion. Serving: Kindergarten - Grade 12; Professional learning sessions available for staff interested in arts-based learning. |
| Charles Hong | Korean Drumming, Dance and Music | The Arts Department selects schools only. Korean drumming and dance program led by a Dora Award-winning composer, Charles Hong. Playing different Korean drums, students are introduced to drumming technique, rhythm, and teamwork and ensemble skills. Students enhance their performance while gaining a rich knowledge of Korean history, music and culture. Exploration of traditional dance choreography as well as compositional activities may take place in workshop series. Professional development available to staff. Suitable: Select schools only; Grades 1-8
|
| Kouraba Toronto Centre for Cultural Advancement | Kouraba Foli | Students have a rare opportunity to experience authentic West African music traditions, oral histories and dance from an ancestral perspective delivered by professional percussionists, dancers and musicians. These in-person or by video-conferencing sessions utilize multi-media, storytelling, singing, live performance and art demonstrations. The foundation of these sessions are formed on the four pillars of Character Education: Discipline, Respect, Unity, and Music (D.R.U.M.). Drumming or dance workshops allow students to work in smaller groups to actively participate in music making, interactive play and dance while learning traditional songs that tell a story. Also delivered in French and up to four distinct West African languages. Suitable: Kindergarten, Gr. 1-12 |
| High5 Foundation | L.E.A.D.: Leadership, Education, and Development Program | This athlete-focused, wellness program empowers underserved youth through 3 workshops: 1. Ball Talk: A dynamic 90-minute anti-bullying workshop that empowers individuals to take a stand against bullying, fostering a sense of responsibility and community. 2. The CIRCUIT program offers an inclusive and enjoyable fitness environment where youth can explore the impact of mental health, fitness, and nutrition on their minds and bodies. 3. Lights, Camera, Action provides media training for student-athlete by promoting self-confidence, self-awareness, and leadership skills. Suitable: Grades 7-12
|
| Licensed To Learn Inc. | L2L Peer to Peer Leadership Training & Academic Support | Selected elementary and secondary student leaders are trained to help their peers improve their grades through 10 hours of one-on-one peer academic support, in-person or virtually. Student 'peer leaders' are granted L2L certification after successful completion of the L2L training that includes topics such as goal setting, learning styles, multiple intelligences, growth mindsets, good study habits, and ways to improve note taking and time management skills. An L2L Trainer is assigned to each participating school to train students and ensure that each participating student is successful. Secondary school student leaders are also paired with participating elementary feeder schools to deepen the mentoring between younger and older students in neighbourhoods. Serving: Referred students in Grades 1-12 |
| Turk Event Consulting Inc. | Lacrosse - History, Culture and Skills Presentations | Lacrosse themed in-school and virtual presentations introduce students to the Indigenous history and culture of lacrosse, and teach students the basic skills of the game. Presentations co-led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous instructors focus on the cultural and spiritual significance of the game; show different sticks and equipment used; the positions played in the game; demonstrations; and, basic skills. The students will come away with passing, catching, scooping and cradling abilities. During in-person sessions, students may participate in 15 minute games and other fun use of the skills where they are divided into clans/ teams. The National Summer Sport and the Medicine Game act as an entry point for Truth and Reconciliation and will be featured in the 2028 Olympic Games. Suitable: Kindergarten - Grade 12. |
| Mabinty Sylla | LANYANA: West African Drumming and Dance | An immersive dance and drumming workshop delivered in-person or through video-conferencing, for students of all ages to learn West African culture through the Arts. The history, origins of dance and music and how they are used in the different ceremonies are all part of this workshop delivered by experienced African facilitators. In the dance workshop, students learn traditional dances and movements, body language, expressions and how to listen and respond to each other and the music. In the enhanced drum workshop, students learn proper technique, different music patterns as well as develop teamwork, co-operation and communication skills. This workshop can be offered in French or English. Serving: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12 |
| Child Development Institute | Learning Disabilities and Mental Health | This workshop is suitable for teachers and parents who work with students who have learning disabilities and who are interested in increasing their knowledge on building mental health strategies. These interactive workshops promote interaction and an active approach to learning to give participants a practical understanding of how learning disabilities may affect mental health and everyday life. Available workshops include: "Walk a Mile In My Shoes", emotion regulation, executive functioning, understanding memory, moods, understanding anxiety, social impact, bullying, social media and technology, supporting advocacy and self-determination, understanding assessments and tailoring therapy. |
| The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund | Legacy School Artist Ambassadors Program | The program brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists into schools to inspire student leadership and forward the journey of reconciliation in school communities. Artists share their art, music and stories through workshops and/or performances and engage students in learning and conversations about reconciliation. Schools hosting Artist Ambassadors are also encouraged to have students share their own stories, art, and reconciliACTIONs with their guests. The program reflects arts, music, and role models in the classroom to connect with students about the power of the arts to create social change.
|
| Joanne Weitzman | Let it Go! Mindfulness Services | An early years and elementary students' focused workshop on mindfulness, resiliency and well-being. In person or through video-conferencing, workshops cover emotional and self-regulation skills, techniques to practice calm and relaxation, mindful movement, meditation and yoga poses. Sessions incorporate play-based activities, breathing and movement exercises and sensory exploration that are easy to learn for younger audiences. Serving: Kindergarten - Grade 6; Professional Learning Sessions for staff; parents/caregivers |
| Let's Talk Science | Let's Talk Science | Post-secondary volunteers and staff lead a variety of sessions that enhance the STEM curriculum and help students develop scientific inquiry, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Students see direct application of STEM concepts to real-life environments. Let’s Talk Science Outreach volunteers act as role models to provide information on post-secondary education and future careers in STEM. Let’s Talk Science is partnered with over 50 universities and colleges across Canada, each with their own local outreach program offerings. Examples of workshops include Feast for the Senses, Super Science Challenges, DNA Biotechnology, and action project activities such as Tomatosphere Seed Planting. In addition, Let’s Talk Science Professional Learning staff can model activities and learning in the classroom in real time through co-learning opportunities. Delivered in person or virtually. Serving: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12 |
| Life Is Athletic | Life Is Athletic | Health advocate, Ted Temertzoglou, leads evidence-based sessions for staff and students infused with physical literacy strategies, inclusive physical fitness, and a refreshed blueprint for implementing Health & Physical Education in a cross-curricular approach. Students develop enhanced understanding of health and physical literacy while teachers build their confidence in delivering health & physical education in the classroom. In addition, Ted provides information on the latest research, global perspective on health, physical education, career opportunities and future careers in health & physical education. Suitable: Grades 9-12; staff
|
| Lifted By Purpose Inc. | Lift Yourself | Two workshop series are available: Trauma, Recovery, and Self-Care; and, Grief, Loss, and Healing. All sessions provide stress management techniques and coping strategies for secondary students and adult learners. Topics include: anger management, grief and resilience, stigma and mental health, trauma and healing, empathy, healthy relationships. Students will use music, spoken word and storytelling to address their challenges and unpack their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Facilitators help students identify triggers, learn healthy coping skills, and develop strategies to develop meaningful relationships with their peers, work with staff to customize materials for their students and increase awareness of resources. Serving: Grades 9-12, Adult Learners, Staff |
| Chamber Factory: Works for Small Ensemble | Listen Up! | A collaborative arts creation project that brings together music composition, visual arts, poetry/spoken word and performance to select elementary school(s). Working with professional musicians, composers, poets, visual artists throughout the year, either in-person or by video-conferencing, students discover artistic aptitude, find their voice and create poetry and musical elements and perform a new work that is showcased in a culminating concert. This guided project starts with a theme, introduces musical concepts and building blocks, brings expression of theme through various arts mediums and finishes with full compositions for student choir accompanied by the chamber ensemble, The Gryphon Trio. Serving: Grades 4-8 |
| Live Different | Live Different School Assemblies | Motivational assemblies and workshops with engaging mix of personal stories, videos, crowd participation, live music, and more. Delivered by young, dynamic team members that students find easy to relate to. Positive youth development programming with themes that change annually to best address school and student needs in relevant ways. Exists to empower young people and engage them in a lifestyle of compassion and service. Suitable: Grades 6-12
|
| TIFIDIN INCORPORATED | Live In Your Excellence | This personal development program equips students with tools and knowledge to develop the mindset, life-skills and habits to S.U.C.C.E.E.D. at being their best selves personally, socially and academically. Through 3 workshops, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Sophia Bishop, inspires and guides students to build positive daily habits. The program helps students develop the seven core life-long practices to S.U.C.C.E.E.D.: Surrounding themselves with positive people; Understanding themselves; Cultivating an attitude of gratitude; Creating and committing to their personal goals; Elevating their self-talk and conversation skills; Exercising self-care; and Developing self-discipline. Suitable: Grades 6-8 |
| Live Your Legacy Academy Inc. | Live Your Legacy | Shaun Boothe is an award winning hip hop artist, TEDx speaker and creator of ‘The Unauthorized Biography Series’: a critically acclaimed musical project that celebrates the world’s greatest cultural icons through biographical rap songs – Repackaging History, including Black History, through Hip Hop; capturing the legacy of influential iconic figures in documentary-style music videos. His highly entertaining Live Your Legacy virtual assemblies use his bio videos to embark on a performance / motivational speaking journey that raises issues of identity, diversity, equity, character, media, life skills, and the importance of living a legacy. Themes raised include leadership, success strategies, overcoming fears and challenges, transitioning, the power of acknowledgement, and redefining masculinity. The aim is to present an experience that works on many levels and, most importantly, does not exclude the growing group of disengaged youth in the school system today.
|
| Visions in Green | Living Legacies of STEM | This interactive, multimedia exhibit and workshop teaches students about STEM pioneers, trailblazers, innovators and inventors from North America and the African Diaspora, with a particular focus on ancient Africa and continental African people and how they have shaped these fields of science to what they are today. The facilitator will deliver history about the people that played a significant role in STEM fields while students interact with exhibited artifacts. List of topics include: "It’s All About That STEM Life & You", "The Giants and Living Legacy of STEM: Untold Stories of African Men & Women", "How STEM has Changed Our Lives" and International Children's Inventors Museum. Suitable: All grades |
| Love Music Initiative Inc | Love Music Initiative | The Love Music Initiative specializes in utilizing the 4 elements of drum, dance, spoken word and djing to provide a culturally responsive, safe space for youth to develop a positive connection to self, peers and their community. As an multi-disciplinary, alternative arts program that utilizes Hip Hop culture, contemporary music and popular culture as a tool for learning, students participate in interactive and inspiring programming focused on civic engagement, Black history and student engagement. LMI programming is dedicated to dismantling anti-Black racism and utilizing anti-oppressive practices for engagement; students in our program are encouraged to celebrate their culture and identity while developing appreciation for the diversity surrounding them. Professional learning may be available. Suitable: Grades Kindergarten - 12 |
| Labyrinth Musical Workshop Ontario | Makam In Schools | Promoting and celebrating makam music from Central, West, and South Asia and the Mediterranean, professional artists will amplify the music-making practices of these traditions, moving beyond the Western 12-tone scale. This program engagers new students of makam music, showcasing its intricacies and cultural significance through various activities, including listening samples, mimicking and improvising makam music compositions, and collaborating with guest artists all while exploring music through a critical lens. Suitable: Grades 9-12 |
| Selflove Youth Wellness and Empowerment | Make Ur Mark Virtual Series: Resilience & Restoration | Hosted by mentor and Black leader, Kym Niles, this live conversation brings together in a question and answer format, Black leaders who share their experiences in overcoming systematic barriers and how they managed their mental well-being in their pursuit to achievement. These in-person or virtual sessions allow community leaders from a vast array of fields and professions to share their story, coping strategies and success stories. The presentation finishes with an opportunity for students to ask questions that are relevant to them, especially those from the BIPOC community. Suitable: Grades 9-12 |
| University of Western Ontario | Masters and Post-Degree Diploma in Foods and Nutrition Field Placements | These programs provide field placement opportunities for Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition students and Post-degree Diploma in Dietetic Education and Practical Training students from Brescia University College. Field placements within TDSB sites provide Brescia students who are considering a career in Foods and Nutrition, the opportunity to learn by working alongside a designated TDSB Nutrition Services Supervisor. These placements satisfy course and program requirements for field placement experience, as well as requirements of the Canadian Dietetic Education Regulatory body, the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP). |
| Adler Graduate Professional School | Masters Child Clinical Psychology Field Placements | Child Clinical Psychology field placement opportunities are provided for graduate students in Child Clinical Psychology. Field placements within TDSB sites provide university students who are considering a career within Clinical Psychology, an opportunity to learn by working alongside a supervising TDSB Psychologist Staff. These placements satisfy course requirements for field placement experience. |
| University of Toronto | Masters Child Clinical Psychology Field Placements | Child Clinical Psychology field placement opportunities are provided for graduate students in Child Clinical Psychology. Field placements within TDSB sites provide university students who are considering a career within Clinical Psychology, an opportunity to learn by working alongside a supervising TDSB Psychologist Staff. These placements satisfy course requirements for field placement experience. |
| York University | Masters Child Clinical Psychology Field Placements | Child Clinical Psychology field placement opportunities are provided for graduate students in Child Clinical Psychology. Field placements within TDSB sites provide university students who are considering a career within Clinical Psychology, an opportunity to learn by working alongside a supervising TDSB Psychologist Staff. These placements satisfy course requirements for field placement experience. |
| University of Toronto | Masters of Information Field Placements | This Field Placement program provide post-secondary Field Placement students with hands-on experience to supplement their theoretical knowledge, and to help them develop professional competencies. Field Placement students participating in the practicum will have completed, or will be in the process of completing a Master of Information (MI) degree. TDSB staff may submit a project aligned with TDSB strategic goals, and secure 45 hours or 105 hours of unpaid project help from an MI student. Field Placement students, in turn, receive post-secondary course credit. Field Placement students' areas of focus within the Faculty’s Master of Information degree: Archives and Records Management; Critical Information Policy Studies; Culture & Technology; Human Centered Data Science; Information Systems and Design; Knowledge Management and Information Management; Library and Information Science; User Experience Design. |
| Math Thru Music Inc. | Math Thru Music & Go Create It Programs | Assemblies and hands-on workshops allow students to go from consumers-of-technology, to builders and innovators that apply culturally relevant and responsive learning and make connections to STEAM principles. Through inquiry-based learning, students create connections between the real world and what they are learning in science, math, physics, Hip Hop music, entrepreneurship, DJ'ing and new music technology. Delivered by diverse team, offerings include: Numeracy With A Spin, DJ'ing and 4 Corners, Mighty Remix, Renaissance DJ, DJpreneurship, SoundClash, Like Glue, DeeJayz, Gamerz, V!Be Clash and Her's Journey. Student well-being, identity and achievement are core to the sessions. Suitable: Grades 3-12 |
| University of Toronto | MEd Guidance & Counselling Field Placements | Field placements within TDSB sites provide University of Toronto students who are considering a career in Guidance & Counselling, an opportunity to learn by working alongside a supervising TDSB Guidance Counsellor. |
| The Period Purse | Menstruation Nation | Presentations help educate students in grades 5-8 about menstruation and the importance of menstrual health for all, in-person or virtual. Facilitators demystify the myths, share use of appropriate language and how to prepare for periods including learning about various period products and reusable options. These virtual presentations help students understand period poverty with girls in school and people experiencing homelessness. Three presentations are available: Myths and Periods, Period Poverty, Period Product Options. |
| Lifted By Purpose Inc. | Mental Health First Aid | While adults who work with youth often know a lot about physical illness, most staff and parents/guardians have less knowledge about mental health or substance use problems. This lack of understanding often leads to fear and negative attitudes toward youth living with these problems. It prevents caring adults from seeking help for themselves, and from providing appropriate support to the young people around them who may be struggling with their well-being. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a youth who may be experiencing a decline in their mental health or who might be in a crisis. These sessions are designed for caring adults who have frequent contact with young people. They enhance the work of TDSB Professional Support Services, as they engage with teachers, Administrators, other schools staff, or parents/guardians. Lifted Purpose is an accredited delivery agent of the Mental Health Commission of Canada programming. |
| Jason Alderson | Mental Health First Aid for Staff | Full day course on mental health first aid for staff offered in-person or virtually to increase wellness. Participants will be taught how to notice the changes and signs of a decline in mental well being; how to initiate a conversation and to listen and respond non-judgmentally to family members/friends/colleagues etc.; learn the professional and other supports that exist; to assist in a crisis situation; and to employ self-care when needed to ensure their own well-being. Suitable: Staff
|
| Khalil Dorival Enterprise | Mental Wellness Program | These workshops engage students in sessions that provide the necessary tools to work through challenging emotions and stress, ultimately supporting youth in navigating mental wellness. These workshops are facilitated by Khalil Dorival who translates his trials and tribulations into relevant principles and coaching opportunities. By equipping students with tools to manage their mental wellness, students can collaborate to create a supportive and healthy environment where individuals can thrive. Choose from 5 workshops: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn; Individual Well-Being; Self-Awareness; Self-Care; and Self-Expression. Suitable: Gr 5-12 |
| Patrick DeCoste | Metis Mapping, Visual Art Workshop | Metis Mapping is a workshop inspired by my ancestors, the early Metis in Canada, who were active in the fur trade and needed map-making skills to survive and navigate the land and waterways. The workshop is a cross-curricular activity infusing visual arts with Indigenous perspectives, social studies, geography, and history, while building cross-cultural community awareness with reflection on individual identity. In the workshop, students will create a type of self-portrait-map or selfie-map. Instead of a photo of a face, a selfie-map is a representation of an individual’s life. The goal is not so much about cartography or skill-sets but rather to have fun while reflecting upon identity and the land. Suitable: Grades 9-12 |
| Toronto Metropolitan University | MHSc and PMDip Dietetics Field Placements | This MOU serves to provide field placement opportunities for graduate students in MHSc and PMDip Dietetics. Field placements within TDSB sites provide graduate students who are considering a career in Nutrition, an opportunity to learn by working alongside a supervising TDSB Nutrition Services staff person in TDSB schools and sites. These placements satisfy course requirements for field placement experience. |
| Wadoka Community Enhancement Network | MILD | Integrated programming for students with disabilities to enhance their well-being through physical activity and learning based on the martial arts. Through creating an ‘integrated learning environment’ students with Special needs are able to digest information with ease and learn challenging ‘moves’ from both their peers and the Sensei who individuates the teaching and learning in performances of “moves”. As research demonstrates, this physical activity develops students’ self- awareness (“Know” your self); taking responsibility for their actions (“Own” your self); and, whether verbally or non-verbally, communicate their feelings about the experience (“Project” your self). In addition to the other benefits, “… evidence has also shown that physical activity [involving children with disabilities] has a direct influence in self-determination”. |
| Busy Minds Inc. | Mindful Movement Workshops | Evidence-based youth enrichment program designed to foster positive mental health and resiliency. This innovative program combines physical activity with the power of mindfulness, positive psychology and social-emotional learning techniques to create positive school communities. Students develop greater self-awareness, learn strategies for managing stress and promoting well-being. Sessions are designed to be interactive, inclusive and accessible to all students. Serving: Kindergarten to Grade 8
|
| Banga Studios Inc. | Mindfulness & Better Habits Workshops | Students will have the opportunity to focus inward during these wellness sessions, with South Asian facilitator, G. Banga. During these workshops and assemblies, students will gain strategies and tools to help them focus on mindfulness, body & breath, visualization, reflection, and deepening understandings of themselves while planning towards their future goals. Schools can book "Mindfulness Matters" or "Better Habits" as whole-school assemblies or in-classroom workshops. Suitable: Grades 4-12. |
| Shane Philips | Mindfulness and Yoga for Kids | Program uses the foundational tools of breathwork, mindfulness and mindful movement to increase students' sense of well-being. Using his experience as a yoga instructor, vocal coach, professional singer, dancer as well as a martial arts instructor, Shane uses different techniques to engage with elementary students. Each session begins with warm down, breathing exercise, sounding exercise, mindful walking, yoga and breath and a mindful meditation. The exercises are always adapted to the needs of students/class in consultation with the teacher. Suitable: Kindergarten; Grades 1-8 |
| Mindfulness Everyday | Mindfulness Everyday | These evidence-based sessions, utilizing mindfulness-based stress reduction practices and current research, are trauma-sensitive, SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) informed and EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) aware. They are customized to enhance positive mental and physical well-being, cultivate compassionate action and resilience, and provide stress reduction training and life skills for all grades, staff, and parents in school communities. Workshops are specialized to audience. Programs include: The Mindful Edge (Stress Management and Life Strategies for Teens), SMARTeducation (Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques) for Educators, SHSM & SPE certificate for Health and Wellness; and, Mindful Parenting. Serving: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12, Staff, Parents/Caregivers |
| Alter Eden | Minogin Gitigaanis Society- Akiwi Kikinonowinan | Outdoor and virtual experiences involving ceremony and reconciliation, connecting to land, water and plants across the seasons as seen from an Anishinaabe perspective. Traditional knowledge and language passed down from generations of Anishinaabe living on the land forms the basis of the program designed for all students. Indigenous youth peer leaders guide the program’s half-day workshops to be relevant and interesting for all ages. Each workshop is customized to the school’s location within Tkaronto and the grade of students participating. Workshop titles: Taking Nibi's Temperature, Ojibwe Wood Cookies, Orange Flower Memorial, Seed Paper Making, Building a Bee House; Bee Education; Indigenous Learning for School Staff. Suitable: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12; Staff
|
| Youth Centre for Sports Development | MLSE LaunchPad: Fuel for Fun | This program delivers interactive physical and food literacy activities for students in Grade 5 to discover the value of living a healthy and active lifestyle. Sessions are delivered in person or virtually and each week comprises of a physical activity and hands-on cooking exercise. Students enhance their understanding and comfort in food skills while improving life skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, nutritional knowledge and self-care. Facilitators provide encouragement to students to try new things and make connections in and outside the classroom. Additional weekly challenges are available for classroom teachers to further students' learning and dive deeper into key themes. |
| Youth Centre for Sports Development | MLSE Launchpad: Sport and STEM | Interactive sessions combine physical literacy with STEM concepts through sport, for grades 7 and 8. Delivered in person or virtually, this program is designed to increase confidence and ease with STEM ideas, encourage kinesthetic learning, and build critical thinking and teamwork skills. Students participate in hands-on and on-court "Sport for Development" activities, while seeing how STEM concepts connect to real life sport situations. Themes include: mathematics/hockey, science/soccer, engineering/basketball, technology/football. Additional weekly challenges are available to classroom teachers to further students' learning and dive deeper into key themes. |
| Money School Canada | Moneyi$t in the School Financial Literacy Educational Programs | Interactive financial literacy programming, delivered in-person or virtually, introduces participants to a comprehensive array of essential money concepts including saving, smart spending, budgeting, borrowing and credit. Professional financial literacy instructors use a diverse array of experiential learning techniques such as skits, role-play, hands-on activities and simulations to engage students and make learning about money fun and memorable. Age appropriate, plain language, relevant examples are drawn from student life experiences and shared to engage, inform and build student knowledge, skill and confidence with money and its management. Workshops meet math and financial literacy curriculum requirements. Parent sessions are entitled "Money Mentor$". Professional learning sessions are also available. Serving: Grades 4 - 12, Staff, Parents/Caregivers |
| University of Toronto | MSW Field Placements | Field education provides students with supervised opportunity to apply knowledge gained through their academic studies in a practice setting. Students are assigned to community-based agencies and service providers for a set period of days with a focus on learning goals, ethical practice and demonstrating social work competencies in the process of developing a professional identity. Students are required to complete 450 hours in a field education practicum per year of study. Alongside placement, students are required to complete the co-requisite Integrative Seminar for Field Education. This course links classroom education with field education by way of readings, invited speakers, and discussions.” |
| University of Windsor | MSW Field Placements | Field education provides students with supervised opportunity to apply knowledge gained through their academic studies in a practice setting. Students are assigned to community-based agencies and service providers for a set period of days with a focus on learning goals, ethical practice and demonstrating social work competencies in the process of developing a professional identity. Students are required to complete 450 hours in a field education practicum per year of study. Alongside placement, students are required to complete the co-requisite Integrative Seminar for Field Education. This course links classroom education with field education by way of readings, invited speakers, and discussions.” |
| York University | MSW Field Placements | Field education provides students with supervised opportunity to apply knowledge gained through their academic studies in a practice setting. Students are assigned to community-based agencies and service providers for a set period of days with a focus on learning goals, ethical practice and demonstrating social work competencies in the process of developing a professional identity. Students are required to complete 450 hours in a field education practicum per year of study. Alongside placement, students are required to complete the co-requisite Integrative Seminar for Field Education. This course links classroom education with field education by way of readings, invited speakers, and discussions.” |
| McCarthy Tetrault LLP | MT Mentoring Indigenous Students | Through establishing mentorships between secondary students who identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit with current or former partners, associates, and employees of a law firm who volunteer dedicated time to cultivating these relationships, this program inspires, supports, accompanies and provides opportunities for student engagement, curriculum enhancement and academic success. Mentors build supportive relationships with participants and participate with them in mutually-agreed activities to further individual student success. Individual mentoring activities may be as diverse as:
• Providing advice or assistance in topics such as strategies for time management, preparing a resume or understanding the nature of different careers
• Experiencing workplace environments through office tours or participating in firm-sponsored community activities
• Job shadowing, co-operative education placements and internships
Serving: Referred students, Grades 9-12 |
| Allycia Uccello | Murals | In these visual arts workshops, students are inspired, guided and empowered in crafting art through drawing, painting, murals and installations. The initiative encompasses a comprehensive approach, commencing with insightful discussions and meticulous planning. Through illustrative examples and open dialogues, students collaboratively brainstorm and ideate. The collaborative spirit continues into the execution phase, where hands-on demonstrations of drawing techniques, painting methods, composition principles, and colour theory come to life. The culmination involves the actual execution where students are fully engaged in creating their art. The final phase of review and reflection solidifies their learning, celebrating their artistic achievements. Full day sessions have 60 students cycle through the day. Kindergarten; Grades 1-8
|
| Canada’s National Ballet School | NBS Sharing Dance Kids | Led by Canada’s National Ballet School’s (NBS) Community Dance Specialists, free dance workshops provide creative movement activities using elements of dance as a foundation for students in Grades 1 - 6. Sessions may be delivered in-person or virtually. Using the elements of dance as a foundation, students are given the chance to explore new ways of moving, collaborate with peers (in a safe way), develop fundamental movement skills and create movement sequences which communicate thoughts, ideas and emotions. Emphasizing individual creativity and personal reflection, students are encouraged to look inward and draw from their own personal experiences, to develop their own movement vocabulary. |
| YMCA of Greater Toronto | Newcomer Youth Leadership Development | Workshops provide newcomer students with information and tools to help students build essential leadership skills and ways to have a sense of belonging in the community. Topics focus on leadership skills, communication, community engagement, post-secondary schools/careers and youth issues. Developed in consultation with newcomer youth, these sessions are interactive and relevant for youth in a newcomer friendly approach. Workshops ensure students with varying levels of English comprehension can actively participate work on their communication skills. Suitable: Grades 8-12 |
| Mary Sanders | Next Step to Reinvention | In this motivational presentation, Mary Sanders shares her personal journey of reinvention to inspire students to follow their dreams and define their own success. From Olympian to Cirque du Soleil artist to entertainment executive, Mary uses the end of one profession to launch into another using the Three "R's": Reason, Reinvent and Right. Presentation offers tips and positive messages and inspires students, especially girls, to embrace change and soar. Suitable: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12.
|
| University of Toronto | Occupational Therapy OT Field Placements | This MOU serves to provide field placement opportunities for University of Toronto students. Field placements within TDSB sites provide University of Toronto students who are considering a career within Occupational Therapy, an opportunity to learn by working alongside a supervising TDSB Occupational Therapist (OT) Clinical Supervisor. These placements satisfy course requirements for field placement experience. |
| Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) | OHI Hospitality Coach Program | One hour session brings in hospitality leaders to share about the hospitality industry and career employment opportunities. Students will be introduced to the multiple pathways (college, university, apprenticeship, work) that lead to the hospitality industry, its numerous job opportunities (including less well-known jobs) and the vibrant industry. Sessions include the industry leader's experiences, sharing of best practices, activities and a question and answer period, all with the aim of showcasing the hospitality pathway as a career option. Suitable: Gr 6-12 |
| Ontario Justice Education Network | OJEN Courtrooms and Classrooms | Focused on citizenship and justice education, this program creates dialogues for students and teachers on legal issues and the provincial justice system. Through avenues that provide access to justice sector facilities and participation in debates about justice system reforms, students can engage in simulated court hearings, career modeling and mentorship opportunities, plenary sessions, and workshops that stimulate discussion and promote informed, purposeful, and active citizenship. Professional learning sessions for teachers are also available through a lecture series as well as interactive sessions with OJEN staff and other legal professionals in the justice sector, such as shadowing a judge. Serving: Grades 5-12, Staff |
| Youth Without Shelter | One Youth at a Time: Homelessness and Breaking the Barrier | Uniquely designed, age appropriate presentations for all grades are delivered to raise awareness and breakdown the myths and stereotypes associated with homeless youth. Students are introduced to the realities of youth homelessness; receive information on available community resources; and, are provided with information on the ways that students can provide support to an issue impacting their peers. Suitable: Grades 4-12 |
| BAM Children's Entertainment Inc. | Opening Young Minds with Aunty B & Friends Theatre | Interactive storytelling through life-size puppets and live characters create conversations on inclusion, diversity, Black History, Africville, self acceptance and equality. Through our interactive theatrical journey, we offer tools and strategies that allow your students to reflect, improve and celebrate differences. Performances include: Shine On Queen, Through Our Lens. A puppet making workshop is also offered for children to see themselves as future storytellers and promotes diversity in puppetry. Serving: Kindergarten - Grade 10 |
| Atelier Theatre Society | Opera Atelier's Making of an Opera (MOAO) | Delivered by the professional artistic team, including the Artist-in-Residence, these in-person or virtual workshops provide students a rare glimpse of the behind-the-scenes production in making an opera. Students will enhance their understanding of what opera is and the different elements that go into creating and preparing a staged performance and the various careers in the arts. Sessions may include performance by a professional singer or dancer, vocal masterclasses, workshops, post-secondary preparations, and conclude with a question & answer. Students will have the opportunity to perform in solo or in group ensemble settings to the artists and receive feedback. Teachers receive curriculum supports to help guide the classroom experience. Suitable: Grades 6-12 |
| Literal Change | Orton-Gillingham Based and Structured Literacy Professional Learning | In this professional learning session, staff are exposed to the multi-sensory and direct teaching strategies found within the Orton-Gillingham remedial literacy approach. Half or full day interactive workshop introduces Orton-Gillingham based-learning approaches, terminology, learning exceptionalities and targeted teaching strategies that address phonological awareness, syllabication, morphology, spelling and writing. Facilitators provide teaching examples and assessment tools to help teachers identify gaps in knowledge and translate the results into teaching objectives and lesson plans.
Literacy Specialist course offers a more in-depth understanding of Orton-Gillingham based-learning approaches which includes research, terminology, assessment, organization of learning and application for learners. |
| OT Fitness Educational Services Inc. | OT Fitness Programs | This initiative includes fitness programming; agility challenges; teamwork competitions; 'Sports Days'; 'Fitness Nights'; relay and track activities for all students, and school communities. Students learn movement skills using specialized equipment. They build their knowledge and skills in fitness, agility, team competitions, relay and track challenges through fun and engaging activities. Serving: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12; parents/caregivers |
| Good Beautiful Morning Consultancy | Our Tapestry is our Masterpiece | African Canadian artist/writer, Mello Ayo, takes the audience on a journey of the history of the African diaspora, a tapestry running from Africa across the Atlantic sea to where we stand today. This presentation highlights history and contributions of people of African ancestry, the human experience including the struggles and joys and especially the hope for the future. Mello takes a multidisciplinary approach – performance art, storytelling, original spoken word and poetry and music to inspire and share the power of resilience. Suitable for secondary students. |
| Outward Bound Canada | Outdoor Mentorship Training | This program develops group dynamics, resiliency and leadership skills through outdoor urban experiences. Workshops integrate the themes of outdoor and
experiential adventure education with leadership development. Through challenging activities, students lean out of their comfort zone to enhance their skills in leadership,
communication, conflict resolution, mediation, and goal-setting. Workshop culminates with students, supported by Outward Bound Canada staff, implementing an activity for
their peers. Suitable: Grades 6-12
|
| The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival | Pathways to Fringe Theatre | Workshop series, delivered in-person or by video-conferencing, takes students on a "Producing 101" pathway towards creating and premiering their own Fringe show. As an incubator of the most diverse and exciting artists and productions in the country, Fringe Festival staff and acclaimed independent artists/producers work with students to bring and develop their vision to the stage. This 5-part workshop series focuses on the following processes: creation, direction, technical elements, execution and putting on the show. |
| Access Alliance | Pediatric Health Initiative Clinic | Clinics in elementary and secondary schools address the issue of students in inner city communities who come to school with undiagnosed and untreated health concerns that prevent them from learning. Its objective is to provide students with access to a medical clinic, on site, in schools. Medical practitioners, (including but not exclusive to: nurse practitioners, physicians, pediatricians, community health workers) consult with students (and, if elementary school age, with their families) on a variety of medical, behavioural and developmental and school-related concerns. Services may include, and are not limited to: 1. Medical - providing diagnoses, prescribing medications, health counselling and referrals to other medical specialists, or dietician. 2. Behavioural and Developmental - providing diagnoses, prescribing medications, related mental health counselling, referrals to specialist and/or community agencies. 3. Clinical services will be provided on a referral basis from parents/guardians; TDSB Professional Support Services; local Principals from schools surrounding school in which clinic site is hosted. Services are customized and implemented as required based on presenting issues Clinic practitioners are also available to meet with designated School Support Teams in schools, when needed, as mutually scheduled. Administration of clinic appointments is facilitated by clinic staff. |
| SCHC | Pediatric Health Initiative Clinic | Clinics in elementary and secondary schools address the issue of students in inner city communities who come to school with undiagnosed and untreated health concerns that prevent them from learning. Its objective is to provide students with access to a medical clinic, on site, in schools. Medical practitioners, (including but not exclusive to: nurse practitioners, physicians, pediatricians, community health workers) consult with students (and, if elementary school age, with their families) on a variety of medical, behavioural and developmental and school-related concerns. Services may include, and are not limited to: 1. Medical - providing diagnoses, prescribing medications, health counselling and referrals to other medical specialists, or dietician. 2. Behavioural and Developmental - providing diagnoses, prescribing medications, related mental health counselling, referrals to specialist and/or community agencies. 3. Clinical services will be provided on a referral basis from parents/guardians; TDSB Professional Support Services; local Principals from schools surrounding school in which clinic site is hosted. Services are customized and implemented as required based on presenting issues Clinic practitioners are also available to meet with designated School Support Teams in schools, when needed, as mutually scheduled. Administration of clinic appointments is facilitated by clinic staff. |
| South Riverdale Community Health Centre | Pediatric Health Initiative Clinic | Clinics in elementary and secondary schools address the issue of students in inner city communities who come to school with undiagnosed and untreated health concerns that prevent them from learning. Its objective is to provide students with access to a medical clinic, on site, in schools. Medical practitioners, (including but not exclusive to: nurse practitioners, physicians, pediatricians, community health workers) consult with students (and, if elementary school age, with their families) on a variety of medical, behavioural and developmental and school-related concerns. Services may include, and are not limited to: 1. Medical - providing diagnoses, prescribing medications, health counselling and referrals to other medical specialists, or dietician. 2. Behavioural and Developmental - providing diagnoses, prescribing medications, related mental health counselling, referrals to specialist and/or community agencies. 3. Clinical services will be provided on a referral basis from parents/guardians; TDSB Professional Support Services; local Principals from schools surrounding school in which clinic site is hosted. Services are customized and implemented as required based on presenting issues Clinic practitioners are also available to meet with designated School Support Teams in schools, when needed, as mutually scheduled. Administration of clinic appointments is facilitated by clinic staff. |
| LetsStopAIDS | Peer (to Peer) Workshops: Youth-Driven Leadership Initiatives in Sexual Education | Delivered by youth leaders, this workshop raises HIV awareness and positively impacts youth sexual health from knowledge to action. Topics covered include up-to-date HIV prevention strategies, building healthier relationships, consent, setting boundaries, mental health care, harm reduction, online safety strategies and leadership. This one-hour workshop aims to help students make safer, healthier and informed sexual health choices for themselves. This is student-centered learning which uses situation based scenarios, games, hands-on activities, self-guided research, small group discussions & teamwork. Interested students will be trained to facilitate the Peer (to Peer) Workshops within their schools/community to kick start their leadership journey/experience. Suitable: Grades 9-12
|
| The Travelling Stage Inc. | Performing Arts Enrichment | Drama and dance student performances and select workshops are available in-person and via video-conferencing in both English and French. Programming fosters an appreciation for Canadian dance, drama and theatre. Program material varies each year and revised promotional material is available online at www.travellingstage.com. Workshops include, but are not limited to the following: DRAMA: "Page to Stage" "Improv" "Collective Creation" -Students are engaged in the art of storytelling by performing a well known tale or fable, improvising or creating an original piece of theatre using student voices. Students explore character, setting and plot with the end result being to have students bring the story to life through improvisation and devised theatre techniques. DANCE: "Decades of Dance" "International Dance" "Elements of Dance" - Students engage in the history and current relevance of various dance styles, while gaining tools to explore, create and execute movement. Although the Artist Educator has created the choreography on their own, students will collaborate to bring the choreography to life. Suitable: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12 |
| PhiKids | Philosophy and Critical Thinking for Children | Using stories and short animations, a philosophy professor guides students to develop probing questions and practice critical thinking skills. These sessions for elementary students, delivered in-person or by video-conferencing, enhance global competencies and communication skills. Facilitator-led discussions help staff and students develop good questions and collaborative discourse. Through critical and thoughtful questioning, students actively practice problem-solving and inquiry-based learning through a variety of disciplines, contexts and real-world examples. The learning experience will be co-planned with TDSB staff provide extension of curriculum in classroom. Phikids also offers units on special topics such as cognitive science, which integrates philosophy, neuroscience, computer science, linguistics, and AI ethics. Suitable: Grades 4-8 and secondary students in courses Philosophy HZB3M and HZT4U |
| University of Toronto | Physiotherapy Field Placements | Field placements with the TDSB OT/PT Department provide University of Toronto students who are training for a career in Physiotherapy, an opportunity to learn by working alongside a supervising TDSB Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist (OT/PT) Clinical Supervisors. The number of placements available in the TDSB is determined annually. These placements satisfy course requirements for field placement experience. |
| Archi[kid] Inc. | Play, Explore, DESIGN | These workshops use architecture, math, geometry to build on the design process and develop conceptual ideas into 3D models. Fundamental tools such as patterns, growth, geometric shapes and measurements are used to make connections to real-life examples. Students are exposed to different materials, large scale models, sketching and writing to incorporate a full sensory experience. For elementary grades, students become familiar with the basic concepts and characteristics of shapes, how to explore and play with them to create something new. More advanced students are engaged in experimentation using observation, questioning, creativity and more importantly design thinking. Facilitators will also share jobs and careers using math literacy and design. Workshops are also delivered in French. Suitable: Grades 1-12
|
| Swim Ontario | Pools to Schools | A free virtual presentation by Elite para swimmers introduce students to the sport of para swimming. Swimmers who have represented Canada at international competitions (Para Pan Am Games, Paralympic Games, World Championships) share lessons of perseverance and resilience with students. Students have the opportunity ask questions and expand their understanding of sport, disability, hard work and pursuing one's dreams. Presentation and materials may also be delivered in French. Suitable: Grades 3-12
|
| Astronomy in Action Inc. | Portable Planetarium | An astronomer guides students' exploration in astronomy and space science using an inflatable, portable dome combined with 4k digital projection system. Themes include: spaceflight, cultural constellations, solar system, stars and their properties, eclipses, aurorae, other galaxies, black holes, universe. The sessions are inquiry-based, participative and generates excitement about science and astronomy. Facilitators will work with teachers to enhance the student learning and address the curriculum for each specific grade. This is a full day booking where groups of x students have an opportunity to experience the planetarium. Suitable: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12
Questions for partner: If the booking is a full day, how many sessions can you have per day? And how many people in dome at one time. Please ensure we have the requirements for their setup (room dimension, and other needs). Any other meaningful keywords we are missing? |
| It Gets Better Canada | Power of Digital Storytelling Workshops | Delivered by peer facilitators, this workshop aims to provide knowledge and tools to help youth navigate anti-2SLGBTQ+ bullying. Topics include cyberbullying, identity-based bullying, and microaggressions, highlighting the impact of technology and the intersection of bullying and bias. Students learn to recognize and address anti-bullying behaviours/patterns while learning ways to be allies in school and online. Students also celebrate queer joy and allyship. Suitable: GSA's; Grades 9-12 |
| Regalia Making Inc. | Powwow Dance Performances | Through assembly and presentations, Deanne Hupfield shares Indigenous culture through Powwow dance performances. Her performance both captivates and educates, weaving personal experiences into history and reconciliation, highlighting her journey through Powwow dancing. As a leading authority in Powwow dances, she performs different styles of Powwow dance including fancy shawl, traditional, jingle, grass, fancy bustle. Select schools have the opportunity to participate in regalia making. Suitable: Kindergarten, Grades 1-8, select Grades 9-12; staff; parents/caregivers
|
| John Hupfield | Powwow Education at Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit School | Program only occurs at Wandering Spirit School. Program shares Powwow and their significance about cultural teachings, stories, and ways of knowing through an embodied learning at Kapapamahchakwew – Wandering Spirit School and Urban Indigenous Education Centre. Students learn different styles of Powwow dance (fancy shawl, traditional, jingle, grass, woodland, fancy bustle, chicken), different types of regalia and powwow teachings. Additional sessions offered include regalia making and beadwork, especially the research, design and sewing of the regalia. Through dance and movement, oral stories, regalia and beadwork projects, students have a better understanding of Indigenous teachings. Sessions are inclusive to male/masculine, female/femme and two-spirit students. Suitable: All students |
| Urban Rez Solutions Inc. | Prep in Your Step | Programming provides empowering social emotional intelligence skills, personal development, and invigorating financial literacy and entrepreneurship discussion for grades 7-12 students who are living high risk lifestyles. Students learn problem solving skills via the 5A's (assessment, awareness, acceptance, action and accountability) and navigational principles through the 7 C's (conscious choice, change, curiosity, courage, challenge, commitment and communication). Highlighting resiliency and excellence within a culturally competent framework, Black male facilitators with lived experience lead sessions that assist referred students to learn actionable steps to take toward attainable career goals, newfound prosocial behaviours and interpersonal skills. Sessions include pop culture-based activities, interactive dialogue, role plays, videos, guest speakers, writing and team-building exercises. |
| Youth Stars Foundation | Présentations anti-harcèlement ou cyber-harcèlement/Anti-bullying or Cyberbullying French Tour | These two presentations delivered in French raise awareness and educate students on how to identify and respond to bullying or cyberbullying. In these virtual interactive presentations, Malik Shaheed, uses multimedia, songs and dance and audience participation, to engage students in understanding how to deal with bullying. Sessions provide information on the signs of bullying/cyberbullying, understanding the types of bullying actions, when and how to speak up and take action. Cyberbullying presentation also provides SMART tips on how to stay safe online. Serving: Grades 3-8
|
| Outdoor Learning Strategies | Professional Learning in Outdoor Learning | Professional learning sessions provide supports to the school community to build sustainable outdoor learning programs and practices. Topics include introduction to outdoor learning (benefits, pedagogy), benefits of outdoor learning and unstructured play, learning risky play, and supervising and supporting outdoor learning and play. Linda Naccarato helps staff to meet the school need and develop strategies and action plan to improve outdoor learning with the entire school community. Program is suitable for those schools with existing outdoor learning programs and those that are thinking of getting started with or without green spaces. Suitable: elementary staff; parents/caregivers
|
| Trevor Brown | Professional Learning Mathematics Seminars | Teachers enhance and further develop their knowledge and skills in mathematics to support student success in mathematics. An experienced facilitator, Trevor Brown, provides effective teaching strategies, sound pedagogy and practical classroom strategies to promote student success in math. Teachers learn ethnomathematics to support individual learners, how to design effective lesson plans, and differentiated assessments. Suitable: Staff; parents/caregivers |
| Warren Hoselton | Professor Pricklethorn Trees Please | An interactive presentation puts tree preservation, protection and awareness into practice. This presentation uses fun and engaging demonstrations, discussion and role-playing to explain the importance of trees in our day-to-day lives and long-term environmental needs. Students learn how and why trees make us feel better and live healthier lives, five simple ways to assist the survival and preservation of urban trees and the role and career of an arborist. Suitable: Kindergarten - Grade 6 |
| Ontario Tennis Association | Progressive Schools Tennis | Progressive Schools Tennis provides professional learning sessions, and in-class workshops that introduce students and staff to “Progressive Floor Tennis”, using a small mobile net, sponge balls and graduated length junior racquets with follow up visits by tennis coaches. Suitable: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12, Staff |
| Project Give Back for Youth | Project Give Back | Project Give Back aims to develop empathy, build acceptance and ignite community minded students. Students select a social issue that is of importance to them and learn how to engage others to become interested in the cause. Over a series of sessions, students research a charity, role play calling the charity, prepare a written and oral report of their findings, and organize a “fun-raiser” (mock fundraiser). Technology is utilized in presentations prepared by students as a medium for enhancing organizational, research, and communication skills. Project Give Back invites guests into the classroom to speak about work in which they are involved to make social change. Serving: Grades 4-8 |
| East Scarborough Boys' & Girls' Club | Project Reclaim | Students in the Malvern and Galloway neighbourhoods, within Scarborough, can learn about understanding and managing their own emotions, making healthier and safer decisions, and overall well-being through this series of workshops. 1-hour sessions ranging from anger and stress management, healthy and unhealthy relationships, social media safety, leadership skills and opportunities, and transitional years are available. Program is in collaboration with PSS staff. Suitable: grades 6-12
|
| Prologue to the Performing Arts | Prologue Programming | Prologue represents and promotes a select group of professional artists and companies to provide live performing arts workshops and performances in music, dance, drama, theatre, puppetry, opera and storytelling. Programming may be offered in French, and professional learning sessions are available for staff. Students explore creative expression and cross-cultural connections which are meaningful in their lives through different arts disciplines. Indigenous artists are also available as part of Prologue initiatives. Teachers receive study guides and resource materials accompanying performances. Prologue current offerings and artists can be viewed at http://www.prologue.org Serving: Kindergarten - Grade 12 |
| Toronto Pflag (Parents Families Friends) | Promote Awareness of LGBTQ students and inspire allies | Toronto Pflag moms provide workshops that begin with the story of their LGBTQ child and their experiences at the age of the students in the audience. For elementary grades, the arc of the story deals with bullying. We go through scenarios to encourage students not to prejudge and instead look for opportunities to talk to each other. Younger students are asked to problem-solve for the bullied child: how could we make their school day happier? With older students and high school youth, Pflag introduces definitions; what it’s like to have a crush on someone of the same gender; we talk about coming out and why it’s hard to do; we encourage role modelling that is not homo- or trans- phobic; and, the power of allies. Suitable: Grades 2-12; staff |
| White Ribbon | Promoting Equality, Healthy Masculinities, and Gender and Social Justice | As a thought leader in equal gender norms, healthy masculinities and gender and social justice, White Ribbon provides age-appropriate sessions (in-person/online) to students in elementary and secondary schools. Topics include but not limited to: the prevention of sexual exploitation, human trafficking, sexual violence, harassment, bullying and online abuse; promoting allyship with women and girls and solidarity with marginalized youth populations including BIPOC, LGBTQI2S+ folks; unpacking the "Bro-Culture"; and mental health promotion. Suitable: Grades 4-12, staff and parent/caregiver audiences |
| TMG Macmanus Canada Inc. | Publicis Groupe Canada: This Is The Job | Publicis Groupe Canada's advertising professionals offer a panel talk and insight into the many and varied roles that the advertising industry offers. Tailored for grades 7-12, this presentation provides an opportunity for students to engage with the panel who share their success story, pathway, career journey as well as barriers encountered and advice on how to overcome them. Sessions aim to increase the engagement of youth belonging to communities that face systemic barriers and are underrepresented in this field. Speakers touch on varied careers that advertising offers such as creative, account management, data, human resources, media and more. A question and answer period follows the presentation, allowing students to interact with the speakers. Suitable: Grades 7-12 |
| Applefun Puppetry | Puppetry Workshops | Professional puppeteer, Mike Harding, leads elementary students through the process of making puppets and creating an original performance of their own creation. This workshop series includes puppet making, story development, practice and presentation. Students learn various puppeteering techniques. Younger students will be guided by their teacher regarding themes and scripts. Older students use their own voice and creativity to develop their unique stories for script and storytelling. Taking inspiration from what is around them, students use supplies that are readily available to make the puppets. Students enhance their language development, social and listening skills, and their self-confidence through creating, handling and performing with their puppets. Serving: Kindergarten - Grade 6 |
| Purple Carrots Drama Studio Inc. | Purple Playspace | Workshop uses drama as a tool to promote social, self-awareness and empathy skills to all students including those who are neurodiverse. There are two workshop streams: Green and Orange. The Green stream, only for in person workshops, are suitable for students with lower levels of comprehension, verbal expression and group problem solving skills to improve their confidence, teamwork, conflict resolution skills and ability to make and keep friends. The Orange stream, delivered in-person or virtually, are for those students able to participate in more complex improvisation and problem-solving scenarios to explore feelings, friendships and engage in group problem-solving scenarios. |
| Queer Songbook Orchestra | QSO Kids of Heart & Mind | This live performance brings a deeper understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ experience through storytelling and music presented by a team of cross-disciplinary professional artists from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The session is an interactive exploration of identity and acceptance by exploring 2SLGBTQ+ figures, songs and personal anecdotes drawn from artists in the community. The goal of this presentation is to nurture understanding, inspire discussion and support how we feel inside. Learning experience will be co-planned with staff to provide direct extension of curriculum in classroom. Suitable: Kindergarten, Grades 1-8
|
| Hélène Nicole Richard | Quand je serai grand | Helene Nicole offers a one-hour performance in French to encourage students to appreciate the French language and culture. Quand je serai grand (When I Grow Up) explores the topic of what it takes to grow up kind, create productive relationships and embrace differences. Six songs guide students in creating their self-portrait, adding layers with each song to showcase their uniqueness. Students learn how to embrace what they cannot change and proactively participate in becoming the best version of themselves while supporting others. The program simplifies complex concepts such as love, self-esteem, kindness, open-mindedness, accountability, and responsibility to self and others. Suitable for French Immersion classes. Serving: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12 |
| York University, Osgoode Hall Law School | Raising the Black Bar | Programming is designed for Black secondary students to increase understanding and access to legal education and pathways to various careers in law. Sessions are facilitated by Osgoode Hall Law School administrators, Osgoode's Black Law Students' Association, and Black Osgoode alumni. Facilitators will share their knowledge of the barriers to accessing legal education and the legal profession and how these can be overcome as well as the following topics: how to apply to law school; how to be successful in law school; how to identify legal academic area(s) of interest; networking in a professional environment. Targeted sessions on diverse legal career opportunities will also be offered. Students will have the opportunity to participate in interactive and experiential learning and may include mock trials and tours of courts and law firms/organizations. Finally, students will be connected with Black law student mentors. Suitable: Grades 9-12 |
| Never Gallery Ready | Re:Framing Culture Re:Claiming Voice | Media and visual literacy-focused workshops explore culture as reflected in art, news, history, and advertising. These workshops address the politics of individuals’ relationship with images, objects, sound and site, and ask students to critically analyze ubiquitous messages and dominant cultural narratives. Students create works of collage, learn “culture jamming” techniques, perform sound plays/stories, create site-specific installations/awareness campaigns that address community issues, and ‘zines (themed booklets). A 5-day workshop series is also available. Suitable: Grades 4-12
|
| Lumenus Community Services | ReachOUT | ReachOUT is a creative, inclusive and accessible program that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, queer, questioning and two-spirited (LGBTTQQI2S) youth. The program provides individual, family and group services, as well as educational workshops and events. It provides enhanced opportunities for youth engagement projects in selected schools, such as supporting the development and maintenance of Gay-Straight Alliances in those schools. Serving: Referred students, Grades 9-12 |
| International Student Exchange - Ontario | Reciprocal Student Exchanges | Reciprocal, individualized, international student exchanges, for students in grades 10 & 11, focuses on language learning, cultural understanding, appreciation and acceptance of others, self-awareness and lasting personal contacts. TDSB promotes the opportunity, while all arrangements are made directly between interested students' families and the reciprocal exchange agency. Ministry of Education guidelines for reciprocal student exchanges are followed as per the Ministry of Education document ‘Enrolment Register Instructions for Elementary and Secondary Schools’. Students may participate in “Go First” or “Host First” exchange. In a “Go First” exchange, the TDSB student will go abroad in February and the visiting student will attend a TDSB school in the following school year. students apply in one school year and reciprocal exchange takes place in the same school year in February. TDSB students host a visiting student in the fall, of the following school year. In a “Host First” exchange, students apply in one school year and reciprocal exchange may take place during both components of the reciprocal exchange take place during the next school year. TDSB students host a visiting student in the fall and then travel overseas in the following spring. The entire exchange takes place within one school year.
In both programs, visiting students stay with and attend school with the host student. All exchange agency registration documents completed by parents/caregivers/guardians. |
| B Current Performing Arts Co. | Reclaiming Black Canadian History | Storytelling is used as a tool for expression and resilience in this workshop series for racialized youth. Students research a Black Canadian historical figure, share their story using movement, voice and text and work to create a short performance. Led by Black and Brown professional artists, students learn theatre skills such as viewpoints, tableau, and laban movement that focus on storytelling through the body. Students play with bringing their chosen image to life while building on teamwork and collaboration to create the final ensemble piece. Suitable: Grades 7-8 |
| Recreate Place Inc. | Recreate Place: Creating Vibrant Outdoor Spaces | This experiential workshop series engages all students in a collaborative approach to planning, designing and creating features in their schools. The child-friendly approach builds connection to the natural world, integrates climate resiliency learnings, and builds relationships within the school and the wider community. Programming is tactile, collaborative, experiential and often takes place outdoors. Through exploring ideas for public art and school ground greening, students experience a sense of belonging, accomplishment, and deepen their understanding of creative self-expression. Over a series of weeks, students will engage in activities culminating in the creation of a feature/action that will transform their school space. Suitable: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12
|
