| 35803 | Abilities Centre Durham | Therapeutic Recreation In Schools (TRIS) | A range of skills is needed for youth to successfully transition after high school into community supports/activities, independent living and paid employment. Using Therapeutic Recreation (TR) programming, partner agency staff will work with youth with disabilities and TDSB Special Education staff to augment, enhance and enrich students' resiliency, skills and preparedness for workplace, community supports/activities and future planning. Serving: Grades 9 - 12 with a focus on those in Special Education; Professional Learning for Staff. |
| 05681 | Across U-hub | SHARP Student Leadership Development | SHARP 8-week program uses peer and adult mentors to engage secondary students in regular conversation and expressions of Self-awareness; Hope; Appreciation of cultures; Resilience and Peer networking (SHARP). Anti-Asian Racism and experiences of 'Asian hates' is addressed, along with community-building, self-efficacy, communication skills, and various other student leadership and peer support skills. Students develop their potential through self-exploring tools, examining their historical and cultural roots, discovering their strengths, making connections to their past and present selves, to visualize their future in practical ways. Bold personal goals are set through deepening their understanding of race, personality, ability and ethnicity. Within this self-exploration journey, they are not alone, but are accompanied with a group of peers and mentors. Serving: Grades 9 - 12, referred students of East Asian descent, Newcomers, ESL/ELL learners |
| 05183 | Agincourt Community Services Association Inc. | The Community Healing Project and YOWs | The Community Healing Project supports the development of mental health literacy and resiliency to trauma of youth who have been exposed to and affected by community violence. It is a community-based project that focuses on, building the capacity of youth to act as peer supports to one another in understanding mental health, accessing mental health services and counselling.
Agincourt Youth Outreach Workers (YOWs) work with youth ages 12 to 21 and their family with support; referrals; and liaison supports between schools and the agencies that offer the relevant services and students who are in need of community services. If presentations are delivered, it will be reviewed prior with TDSB PSS staff.
Serving: Grades 7 - 12 students living in Scarborough, referred by Caring & Safe Schools, Professional Support Services, or local schools' Principals or Guidance Counsellors. |
| 08993 | Argonauts GP Inc. | Huddle Up Bullying Prevention Program | These sessions convey bullying prevention messages and impactful stories by athletes and staff from the Toronto Argonauts, Maple Leafs, Raptors and TFC. The program aims to heighten awareness and education for the prevention of bullying, racism and discrimination in schools, and to inspire students to take action. Components of the program include online educational interactive e-learning resources, an athlete assembly and student empowerment committees. The athlete assembly will be subject to availability to schools that have more than two classes participating. Registration and resources are found at: https://mlsehuddleup.com. Suitable Grades 6-12. |
| 45923 | Association for Canadian Educational Resources ACER | Trees R Us Toronto (TRUST) | Workshops allow students to learn the critical role trees have in maintaining the balance of Earth's atmosphere and biodiversity using nearby nature. They will explore the natural world in their school yards and build their connection to nature. These hands-on workshops support TDSB's Climate Action Plan by engaging students in outdoor, nature-based learning that connects them with newly planted and established trees in their school yards.
Sessions include tree identification, measuring, mulching, mapping, recording tree characteristics, and other aspects of Measuring our Resources (MOR) program. Students will also be introduced to careers in the field of forestry, ecology and environmental sciences. Workshops are customized to enhance curriculum for grade level and audience and provide experiential learning opportunities. Professional learning is also available to teachers. ACER’s program is suitable from Gr. K-12. |
| 50783 | Beanstalk Creative | Skill Sprouting - How to Stand Out in a Crowded Field | The Beanstalk Project team uses project-based learning to help students develop essential skills to excel in their post-secondary destination. Through in-person and video conference workshops, students gain a sense of agency and learn through relevant, real-world examples and hands-on activities. Students learn about different career opportunities through empathy-building with engaging community partners in custom, industry-specific events. Through a novel creativity training experience students learn how to rapidly prototype ideas, work in teams, and communicate coherent solutions. Careers/pathways keynote presentations and assemblies inspire and motivate students to find their own unique path to meaningful careers.
SHSM certifications, sector-specific certifications and Sector-Partnered Experience (SPE Training, Math and Coding) workshops for all sectors are available. Suitable for students in grades 9-12. |
| 60284 | Black Health Alliance | Mental Health Literacy for Black Communities | Black health promoters deliver culturally affirming mental health literacy workshops to students, staff, parents, and caregivers. Sessions help communities navigate anti-Black racism within systems and institutions, while discussing racial trauma, and providing mental health and wellbeing strategies to children, youth, and the adults in their lives. Suitable: Students Grade 2 - 12; staff; parents/caregivers.
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| 10064 | Canadian Mothercraft Society | Early Childhood Studies Field Placements | Early Childhood Studies Field Placements provide post-secondary students who are considering a career within early childhood education an opportunity to gain direct experience in understanding the learning strategies employed in classrooms. These placements satisfy college course requirements for field placement students to collaborate with TDSB teaching staff to enhance their understanding of curriculum; to plan and implement activities for TDSB students; to foster positive relationships with children, staff, parents, and families, and to provide resources to assist TDSB students to successfully transition through the early grades. |
| 47506 | Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum | Inspiring Innovation | Mobile exhibit celebrates and showcases technological STEM inventors and innovators from around the world and in particular those people of African descent from ancient times to present day. The full day in-person exhibit or virtual delivery promotes diversity within the fields of STEM by sharing each inventor’s biography, history, innovation, connection with their community and science as well as impact in today’s world. Themes include inventors, including women, from African & Caribbean and African medical innovators. Students may participate in a scavenger hunt to interact with the information presented in the exhibit if it is safe to do so. The presentation uses stories, quizzes, activities, videos, powerpoint and interactive tools to deepen students' interests. Suitable: Kindergarten - Gr. 12 |
| 21564 | Chartered Professional Accountants | CPA Canada Financial Literacy Presentations | Virtual Presentations engage school communities in discussion, case studies and interactive activities that deepen their understanding of financial literacy basic concepts and skills. The following topics are covered: Bartering; Needs and Wants; Goal Setting; Earning Income; Credit Cards and Bad Debt versus Good Debt; Pet Shop; Budgeting & Expenses and Savings & Bank Accounts. Presentations are available in both English and French. Serving: Grades 4 - 12; Staff; Parents/Guardians
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| 07983 | Child Development Institute | School Liaison Program | The School Liaison Program (SLP) is a trauma-informed, school-based program that supports children ages 4 to 16 who are experiencing homelessness and living in shelters. The SLP Worker works with children, caregivers and shelter and school staff to help children make a smooth transition to their new school.
The SLP Worker meets with the child and their caregiver to orient them to the school and support safety planning, when necessary. They are also available at the school to support the child’s social-emotional development by providing social skills support and further individual support related to emotion regulation, self-compassion and the development of stress management strategies. Short-term follow-up services are available to children at their new school once they move out of the shelter. Cultural interpretation is provided as needed. If presentations are delivered, it will be reviewed prior with TDSB PSS staff. |
| 49743 | Childhood Arrivals Support &Advocacy Cnt | CASA Workshops | The Childhood Arrivals Support & Advocacy (CASA) workshops explore migration, borders, citizenship, and belonging, and deliver information particularly relevant to undocumented students about legal issues and social supports. Four in-person or video-conferencing workshops to choose from: Geography: Migration Narratives Workshop that explores the root drivers for migration, challenges and barriers; Civics & Careers: Taking Charge Workshop prepares students with taking ownership over personal administration, obtaining SIN numbers, bank accounts, and ID's and how to protect personal privacy and information; and My Migration Story Workshop provides an opportunity to hear from a young person with lived experience sharing their personal narrative of living in Canada as an undocumented 'Dreamer'. Professional development offers an overview of the legal and social realities and the pathways for undocumented students and to build strategies for inclusion in the classroom. Suitable: Grades 9 to 12; staff. |
| 43323 | Children's Peace Theatre | Freedom School Toronto | Programming addresses Black Canadian and Diasporic History; Global histories of Black resistance; and, LGBTQ Black resistance. Interactive sessions engage students in grade-appropriate discussion and empowering action related to Black Student Success; confronting anti-Black racism; solidarity in resistance; and, lessons learned from studying Freedom Fighters in Black History; The Movement for Black lives, Marie Joseph Angelique, Africville and other local histories of resistance, Marsha P Johnson and the Stonewall Riots, Nanny Maroon and the Maroons in Canada; The Bussa Revolution in Barbados; The Haitian Revolution; and the Soweto Uprisings. Professional learning sessions are available to assist educators in navigating anti-Black racism in the classroom. Suitable: K-Gr. 12; staff |
| 58803 | Covenant House Toronto | Youth Reconnect | This partnership program is a collaborative approach to early intervention with students who are referred by Professional Support Services, to provide direct supports and reduce the risk of homelessness and disengagement from school. Professional Support Services staff work with Covenant House staff to provide referred students with wrap-around supports to stabilize their living situation, either by addressing issues at home (such as family conflict), or by helping students who can no longer stay at home find housing and community services (as needed). Professional Learning sessions are also available for staff to heighten their awareness of the signs of a youth's risk of homelessness, as well as information about appropriate supports in the community. Serving: referred Grades 9-12 students
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| 52923 | Dance to Live | Hispanic Dance & Culture / Danza y Cultura Hispana | Workshops enhance the learning of Spanish language and cultures by providing opportunities for engagement in Latin and Spanish dance and music. In-person or virtual sessions offer students a chance to learn and practice Spanish language, communication skills, cultural exploration as well as physical movement and literacy. Dance forms introduced include Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha, Cumbia and Flamenco. Elementary students are introduced to Latin rhythms, clapping and dance movements culminating in a short dance choreography. Secondary students enhance their listening and communication skills with peers while learning more complicated dance steps and routines facilitated either in Spanish, English, or French. Fitness dance programs are available. |
| 70763 | Don't Mess with the Don | Biodiversity & Pollinators: Effects of Invasive Species, Trash & Plastics on Local Ecosystems | The program educates and engages students in grades K - 12 to explore and analyze the impacts of invasive species, climate change, pollution, and biodiversity on the environment. Presentations include assessing invasive species and native plants in Toronto and examining the impacts of plastic pollution and trash on the city’s green spaces and communities.
Classroom activities include:
Investigating the impacts of litter at school and in the community.
Making a waste timeline by analyzing how long it takes for garbage to break down and demonstrate the importance of correctly disposing of waste.
Collecting litter data in the community and mapping it on printed maps. Students may also use digital tools such as a Global Information System (GIS), a litter tracking app, or Google Maps.
Schools may choose to participate in clean-up days at the Don River. If so, they must follow TDSB’s requirements for off-site excursions. |
| 27863 | Education Arts Canada | Set the Stage for Learning_Musical Adventures | Interactive and participatory musical theatre productions for young audiences addressing various learning strands including math, science, literacy, drama, physical fitness and mental health. They are delivered through one hour musical adventures either in-person or via videoconferencing. Using stories, songs, music and movement, students engage actively with characters and make them part of the theatre experience - often so much fun, students don't realize they are learning at the same time. Comprehensive resource materials for educators turn the performance as a time of inspiration into an ongoing opportunity for discovery and growth. Specific productions are found at www.educationarts.ca Serving: Kindergarten - Grade 8. |
| 56084 | Environics Analytics Group Ltd. | Geodemographic Data Workshop | In this workshop, secondary students learn practical applications in the field of geography through exposure to real-world case studies using big data that mirror client projects. Students are presented with one of three possible cases where they will examine, identify and analyze the business problem using the maps and geodemographic data reports provided. Through a collaborative team effort, students work together to devise a solution that exercises their data literacy, geographic interpretation and presentation skills. At the end of the workshop, students present their proposed solution and have a client-ready presentation deck. Suitable: Gr. 9-12 |
| 71943 | etobiGrow Inc. | Urban Farming in the Classroom: Green Industries Workshop Series | In-classroom educational workshops on sustainable urban farming practices and technology, are developed in accordance with the Green Industries curriculum. Workshops include: 1) Introduction to Urban Agricultural Systems with a virtual tour of etobiGrow’s vertical farming facility to explore a ‘day in the life’ of a hydroponics operator and learning about the life cycle of common horticultural species and modern urban farming practices; 2) Application of Green Industry Skills which includes an exploration of deep water culture hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) which integrates various technologies and practices to cultivate crops in indoor settings; and 3) Harvesting, Marketing/Sales, and Careers in Urban Agriculture, providing an overview of marketing and careers in urban farming in Canada. Suitable Gr 9-12. |
| 08691 | Extend-A-Family | Friendship Circles | Friendship Circles build relationships between students with disabilities, who are in a regular class placement and their classmates through engaging activities that encourage social connections. Available in elementary and secondary schools. Groups of children are intentionally brought together to get to know each other and to build a welcoming and inclusive school community for all students. Circles provide an opportunity for the person with a disability to participate in conversations, games, parties and social encounters. Circles are led by an Extend-A-Family Coordinator who facilitates group sessions and encourages groups to plan time and activities together, and to explore the concept of friendship both within and outside of school. Suitable: Kindergarten to Gr. 12 |
| 29503 | Flashpoint Training Inc. | Fusion Training Experience | This career exploration program enables students to gain transferable skills and knowledge in a variety of economic sectors. Flashpoint provides pre-employment training, innovation exercises and reach ahead opportunities with dynamic industry partners. Sessions consist of interactive training to deepen knowledge and skills required in each sector and industry speaker presentations on their work and careers in the field. Students are granted SPE and SHSM certificates upon completion of their certification training. For a full list of industry sectors and skill sets offered, see www.flashpointtraining.com. Serving: Grades 11 and 12 |
| 64543 | Flip & Floss Inc. | Financial Literacy Series | These financial literacy workshops strive to help students excel in money management, using innovative technology that is approachable, and attempts to break cycles of economic disadvantage. Developed and facilitated by accountants, students will learn to save, invest, and interrupt cycles of debt. Educators can select from a series of workshops including: Banking; Budgeting; Currencies Around the World; Investing; Money Matters; Debt Management; and Interest. Suitable: Grades 1-12
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| 08698 | FoodShare Toronto | Community Food Programs | FoodShare’s award winning Community Food Programs work with TDSB staff, parents/caregivers and students in all grades, to provide good food education in schools with hands on activities, growing projects, workshops, professional learning sessions, presentations and events. Participants learn about composting, innovative food gardens, nutrition, cooking, local and global food systems, food skills, budgeting, food justice and more. FoodShare’s philosophy on food literacy education is that every interaction with food should be a positive one. We strive to excite, equip & educate students and teachers on food topics that are interesting, curriculum linked and relevant. Updated menu of workshops is available at: foodshare.net. Suitable: K-Gr. 12; staff; parents/caregivers
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| 60965 | Gila Munster | Drag Queen Storytime | Presentation provides opportunity for elementary students to engage with set of curated books featuring 2SLGBTQIA2+ characters and themes around inclusivity and acceptance. Gila shares the joy of reading and how stories impact us all, while exposing students to diverse families and identities. The learning experience will be co-planned with staff to provide direct extension of curriculum in classrooms. Suitable: Kindergarten, Grades 1-5. |
| 47143 | Global Sunrise Productions Inc. | A Gen Z's Guide to Taking Civic Action | Presented by the young filmmaker and founder of The Global Sunrise Project, Kasha Sequoia Slavner, this program screens the film, The Sunrise Storyteller, and shares her experiences, travels and what it means to be a global citizen while discussing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's). The film is paired with an accompanying workshop, "A Gen-Z’s Guide to Creating Social Change". Students gain a greater understanding of the UN SDGs and how to take action on the issues students care about using the social change formula and action planning worksheets to create their own unique individual action plans. Suitable: Grades 6-12 |
| 34145 | Hands on Exotics Inc. | Amazing Living World of Birds | This highly interactive presentation takes students on an avian tour around the world using a variety of species of birds. By being presented with multiple species of birds up close and personal, students hold, pet, feed and observe the animals' behaviours and traits. Trained facilitators guide students through the inquiry process to come to conclusions themselves about diet and habitat by examining the different beak shapes, toe formations, feathers, colours and size. In addition, students learn about native species of birds including every day good habits they can follow to be good neighbours to our wildlife, how to help with backyard conservation, as well as discuss the consequences of being responsible agents to our natural resources. Serving: Kindergarten - Grade 12. |
| 75604 | Humber College Institute | Guelph-Humber Child and Youth Care (CYC) Field Placements | This program provides field placement opportunities for students in Child and Youth Care post-secondary programs. Field placements within TDSB sites provide post-secondary students who are considering a career in their specialized area, an opportunity to gain direct experience in understanding the learning strategies employed in classrooms. Field placement students collaborate with TDSB staff to enhance their understanding of curriculum; to plan and implement activities for students; and to foster positive relationships with students, staff and parents. These placements satisfy post-secondary course requirements for field placement experience.
Child and Youth Care field placement students may support TDSB students at any of the following activities: workshops; presentations; life skills development projects, campaigns and/or resources development. |
| 61727 | Humber College Institute | Guelph-Humber Kinesiology Field Placement | This MOU serves to provide Kinesiology field placement opportunities for post-secondary students. Field placements within TDSB sites provide Humber College students who are considering a career within Kinesiology, an opportunity to learn by working alongside a supervising TDSB Physical Education teacher. Post-secondary students may support co-curricular activities, team sports and activities. These placements satisfy course requirements for field placement experience. |
| 24803 | Jack.org | Jack.org Programs | Jack.org is a Canadian charity that works in partnership with young people to build communities and systems that support youth mental health. Through our programs, young people gain access to the knowledge, skills, and platform they need to build their mental health literacy, support their peers, and build networks of belonging. Professional support staff may support with review of presentation and support during the session. Suitable: Grades 9 to 12 |
| 46043 | Jays Care Foundation | RBI x TDSB School Program | RBI Spring Program and Affiliate School Program provide opportunities for students to participate in inclusive baseball/softball development for students who face significant barriers to sport participation. RBI Spring Program runs in Scarborough and Jane and Finch areas in April to June for students in Grades 3-8. Focus of these sessions is to instill the message of healthy active lifestyle as well as an opportunity for students to build confidence, team building skills and self-efficacy. Students develop life skills learning baseball concepts applicable to real life. Affiliate School Program is teacher-led and provides all the tools including coaching manual and kit, training workshop, equipment and uniforms to run a 8 hour program for students of all abilities. This program is open to all schools through an application process: https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/community/jays-care/affiliate-school-program/en. Both programs offer special events throughout the year for participation. Suitable: All Grades (RBI is only for Grades 3-8) |
| 68403 | Jobify Inc. | Good Vibes Career Talk | Using inspiring storytelling, Tony Downey shares his personal and professional journey with students in this motivational assembly. Tony earned scholarships to NCAA Division 1 US colleges where he played soccer. By overcoming challenges, he used his athletic pathway to study and start businesses. Currently, running a tech company called Jobify that is ranked Top 10 in the App Store while generating close to an estimated $20M for our users. The presentations cover his journey and students find these useful because Tony shows them path they can take to achieve what they want. Suitable for grades 9 to 12. |
| 37943 | Kevin Carrington | Reggaecise | A reggae-inspired cardio fitness dance program that improves students' physical literacy and emotional well-being. The program combines dance, aerobic fitness, and reggae music, with high-impact exercise routines. Once students learn choreographed movements, they are encouraged to explore their own creativity by improvising their own dance moves. Students interact with an engaging and positive role model that inspires students to do their best and be their best. Serving: Kindergarten - Grade 12. |
| 58203 | La'ad Canada Foundation | CARE Project | CARE (Combatting Antisemitism through Research and Education) Project is a presentation on Jewish culture and how to identify and combat anti-semitism. Session focuses on these main areas: overview of Jewish culture and practice, misconceptions about Jews and Judaism; background on relevant cultural sensitivities and practices; identifying and dispelling commonly held beliefs which may or may not be anti-semitic. Staff connects this learning into the classroom and will receive practical classroom strategies. Mainly as a professional learning opportunity, sessions for students are also available. Suitable: Grades 6-12; staff
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| 70604 | LYA Enterprises Inc. | SAFETY-ED: Strengthening Youth with Confidence and Empowerment through Safety | Sessions provide practical safety strategies and skills with the aim at fostering safe schools and communities. Our trauma-informed approach offers a unique blend of physical and verbal techniques, awareness skills, and confidence-building practices. Sessions teach students different strategies in settings to reduce harassment in schools, violence, and bullying/intimidation while increasing skills in self-defense, personal safety and personal empowerment. Program entails 6 workshops. Suitable: Grades 5 to 12 |
| 11684 | METRAC | Respect in Action Youth Violence Prevention (ReAct) | ReAct is a peer-education program in existence since 2001, for youth ages 13 -25, to build leadership skills and knowledge of healthy, equal, non-violent relationships. Program activities are informed by Popular Education, Facilitated Inquiry techniques; Human Rights Education, Cooperative Learning; and Feminist, Environmental studies. Facilitators work with students, to increase understanding of violence, while creating safe spaces for sharing experiences and inspiring peers to take action in addressing violence in their lives and communities. ReAct workshops and presentations cover topics related to: Healthy Equal Relationships, Anti-Black Racism, Cyber Violence, Consent, Intersectionality and Identity, Gender and Self-esteem. After-School programs on Healthy Relationships are offered for 1 to 2 years. All workshops, presentations and programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each school/class. |
| 47323 | Mosa McNeilly | Sister Freedom's Black Arts Education Projects | Grounded in Black diasporic art forms, aesthetic modes and design, these sessions, in-person or by video-conferencing, engage curriculum connections with visual art, social studies, mapping, coding, equity, diversity, history, social justice and wellness. Workshops include: Adinkra Project, Africa project, Black Stories Storybook Project, Black Women Artists Project, Black Hair Magic Project, Grandma Assiatou's Seed Pouch Project, Sankofa Project and Underground Railroad Quilt Codes Project. Through drawing, painting, collage, mixed media, assemblage, sculpture, writing poetry, students engage in self-reflective and cross-cultural dialogue. Also available as professional development, Black Ways of Knowing offers tools for developing and delivering culturally responsive curriculum that centers African, Black and Caribbean students and advocates for Black freedom and justice. Delivery available in English or French. Serving: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12, Staff |
| 56723 | Music For Every Child | Special Needs Music Therapy Program | In-person music therapy sessions help students in DD/ISP classes to build their communication, listening and social skills through music-making at select schools. Guided by a certified music therapist, students have an opportunity to experiment with percussion instruments, participate in group drum circles and call and response exercises, pass rhythms to peers and participate in drum solos. Each activity is conducted by the facilitator to build a sense of success and achievement from the previous week and encourage students to freely express themselves through music. Sessions also enhance connections with peers and builds on teamwork. Serving Kindergarten to grade 12. |
| 56823 | Natasha Saddleback | Empowerment Speaking & Development | Natasha Saddleback, Indigenous speaker and coach from Samson Cree Nation in Alberta, caters motivational presentations to classroom/school needs, based on her own experiences. Students can learn more about healthy lifestyles and decision-making regardless of one’s environment through her experiences as a National and International Fitness Competitor, guidance and career-education through her specialization in Information Technology and the sacrifices she made to arrive there, and Indigenous histories, and experiences. Suitable: Grades 9-12. |
| 67125 | Natassia Morris | Dunham Dance Workshops | Students will build foundational knowledge of and engage in the Dunham Technique, a modern dance technique originating from African-American dance matriarch Katherine Dunham. Noting that this is rarely taught in Canada, these sessions seek to fill this gap in dance training and education. The workshops begin with core principles of breathwork, grounding, and body isolations and develop into floor work, barre work, and across the floor exercises. Participants will gain an understanding of polyrhythms, the intersection of Eurocentric modern dance forms with African and Caribbean traditions, and the integration of mind, body and spirit (the Dunham Philosophy). Suitable: Grades 8-12
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| 17783 | Neighbourhood Group Community Services | Game Changers - Restorative Justice Conflict Mediation | Restorative Justice and Conflict Mediation sessions are provided with small groups of referred students. Sessions include: Conflict Mediation Workshops, Peer Leader Conflict Mediation Training, Staff Conflict Mediation Training, Youth Leadership Coaching (inclusion of trans and non-binary students). Sessions foster leadership and pro-social skills, shared accountability, anger management, conflict resolution, problem-solving and builds individual and school capacity to manage conflicts and supports school communities. Customized school supports may be available and are created and implemented to support School Improvement Plan. TDSB Caring & Safe Schools, Professional Support Services or Guidance provides referrals. Serving: Grades 7-12 referred students
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| 47563 | P.E.A.C.E. Inc. | A Piece of P.E.A.C.E. | Motivational virtual workshops and assemblies use hip hop, spoken word, poetry and other urban art-forms to explore self-expression, leadership, equity and diversity. Goal of these sessions begin with "the power of words" culminating in a project that uses different expressions (visual arts, dance, beat box, storytelling). Sessions provide students an opportunity to express their dreams and ideas in an artistic way through various literary devices and activities including spoken word, poetry writing, and storytelling. The framework focuses on empowering students to make responsible and positive choices toward achieving their goals, following their passions and leading their communities, especially for our Black students. Follow-up workshops provide an opportunity for students to explore additional tools for self-expression. Participants hear from a Black artist's perspective on working in the Arts industry, supporting the community and Arts development. Suitable: Gr. 1-12 |
| 53883 | PDEXCO Ltd. | Internet Safety Presentation | Presentations on social media, social networking, cyber security, cyber bullying and online safety to help students in Grades 4-12 make better decisions online and how to use technology responsibly and safely. In these in-person or virtual sessions relevant to all students, Paul Davis provides a message that is informative, factual and nonjudgmental while providing solutions/alternatives for students to enjoy the positive aspects that technology has to offer. Topics covered include: online safety, social media (after they turn 13 years of age), privacy, image sharing, smartphones, passwords, reputation, accountability, cyberbullying (and speaking out), importance of relationship between child/caregivers and being a leader. Parent presentations are also available to inform parents about boundaries and how to reinforce responsible technology use.
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| 01702 | PEACE BY PEACE | Building Skills in Conflict Resolution | Students learn to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts in positive ways in their lives, schools and communities. Using games, activities, and critical discussions, the program engages students and provides them with practical conflict resolution techniques. Students enhance their effective communication, negotiation and critical thinking skills. Topics include: skills for exploring and resolving conflict; effective communication; appreciating diversity; inner power/self-esteem; dealing with bullying and cyberbullying; thinking critically about the media; community building. Program is offered in French and bilingual classes. Serving: Grades 4-6
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| 68023 | Peter Demakos | Pete Moss Nature Songs and Stories | Inspired by local plants, wildlife, and weather, these participatory, engaging workshops and assemblies use music, storytelling, and instruments as a tool for children to learn about their environment, namely local animals, birds, and weather. Students will be guided through activities and inquiry that deepen their understanding and personal connection towards nature in their communities. Workshops include original songs and puppets to emphasize learning through repetition, movement and humour. Students can sing and share their own stories at the microphone. Collaborative group reflections build on learning through visual aids, check-ins and group games. Assemblies include original stories designed to bring physical characteristics and fascinating behaviour of local creatures to life through voices, sound effects and crowd participation. Students can contribute vocally, through action and instruments via microphones. Suitable: Grades K-2. |
| 15683 | Regent Park Children’s Foundation | Creative Art and Play Programs | In select schools in Regent Park, students experiencing social and emotional difficulties are referred by Professional Support Services to receive support through these specialized opportunities for creative expression. These art and play therapy programs assist students with self-exploration and understanding. Using imagery, colour and shapes students can express their thoughts and feelings that may otherwise be difficult for children to articulate. Various art materials and activities are available, including: sand trays, clay projects, puppets, storytelling, music, dance and movement, drama, and various art materials. Serving: Referred students, Kindergarten - Grade 8 |
| 73404 | Royal Agricultural Winter Fair | Growing School Gardens | The program offers hands-on learning experiences that help students explore agriculture and food literacy through school gardening. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Association of Canada (RAWF) provides supplies and garden care support to schools to create vegetable and flower gardens where students learn about plants, nutrition, and the environment. Teachers are also provided with supplemental lesson plans and activity guides to enhance classroom learning. Suitable: Grades K-12 |
| 37103 | Seneca College | Library and Information Technician Field Placements | This program provides field placement opportunities for post-secondary students in Library and Information Technician programs. Field placements within TDSB sites provide post-secondary students who are considering a career in their specialized area, an opportunity to gain direct experience in understanding the learning strategies employed in schools. Field placement students collaborate with TDSB staff to enhance their understanding of curriculum and information/resource needs; to plan and implement activities for students; and to foster positive relationships with students, staff and parents. These placements satisfy post-secondary course requirements for field placement experience. |
| 71825 | Sexual Assault Services of Halton -SAVIS | School Support Presentations | SAVIS Halton’s Schools Support Program encompasses five presentations available to schools. These are: Anti-Human Trafficking; Mental Health and Self-Care; Bystander Intervention; Consent, Bodily Integrity and Health Relationships; and Healthy Relationships and Boundaries. The program helps schools improve mental health, prevent exploitation and bullying, and help youth build healthy relationships. Serving grades 4 10 12. |
| 25005 | Starts With Me Inc. | State of Mind | Students are engaged to learn about the stigmas associated with mental health, to understand the warning signs of deteriorating mental health in themselves and others and what a pathway for recovery, resilience and well-being looks like for people seeking support. The presentation is presented through a lived-experience story from one who is living with a mental illness or has personal experience in the world of mental health. Following the presentation, students are encouraged to create a piece of content such as art, music, poetry, video, photography and/or video game in response to the session. Schools can choose to participate in the State of Mind Festival each spring; can choose to submit their creation for display at the offsite festival. Local Professional Support Services staff are informed of scheduled presentations and participate in co-facilitation of scheduled sessions/presentations.Serving: Grades 7-12 |
| 08977 | Steve Chapelle Communications Inc. | Information Privacy and Security in Social Media Culture | This presentation offers training to students, staff and parents on how to minimize internet risks and explore six core subjects: cyber bullying, cyber safety, digital literacy, storage of personal information, inappropriate messages, and identity protection. Students will learn to minimize and maintain their privacy in the online world. Suitable: Grades 4-12, Staff, Parents/Caregivers |
| 64423 | Stories by Dan | Stories by Dan Performances | During these 60 minute presentations, elementary students can explore consent, trust, healthy friendships, self-esteem and mental health through interactive original stories told with juggling, music, and puppetry. After each 35-45 minute performance, the cast and characters review the key message(s) of each story with a light-hearted conversation and Q&A. Teachers receive comprehensive online lesson plans and activity worksheets to continue the learning in the classroom. Choose from: The Un-Pirates and the Lands of Light, Monster Under Bed, The Campy Campy Campfire Show, Inky the Octopus Takes Over the World, and Hootie & Blue Fish: Journey to Shark Valley. Performances can accommodate up to 500 students. Suitable: Grades K-6
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| 68846 | Surer Deria | Comedy Writing Workshops with Surer Qaly | Facilitated by Black, Muslim Comedian & Stand-Up Educator, Surer Qaly Deria, these comedy workshops introduce learners to strategies and structures involved in writing for stand-up comedy. Students will learn comedic techniques (e.g. incongruity, wordplay, pacing, pauses, act-outs, literary devices etc.), and will analyse jokes, and deepen their understanding about writing for various audiences before beginning to draft in pairs. Students will receive feedback on their writing and delivery. All students welcome, at whichever stage of writing and English Language acquisition they are at. Suitable: Grades 10-12.
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| 66626 | Tapvigo Solutions Inc. | Virtual Reality for Learning: Empowering Minds through Immersive Tech | This program engages teachers and students in new technologies and provides immersive learning experiences through the use of extended reality (XR) applications. Led by Black professionals, sessions provide participants a better understanding of immersive technology and its applications, opportunity to explore immersive tools that highlight diverse content and culturally-aware narratives. Workshops include all equipment required for participation and will adapt to all learners with a focus on underrepresented groups. Participants will also hear about the diverse careers in the technology sector. Professional learning is available for staff who are seeking to incorporate immersive technology into their classrooms. Suitable: Grades 6-8; staff
Questions to partner: The proposal is still to 'general', is the lesson plan he provided for staff *and* students (currently only says staff)? If it's for both then you can take out professional learning as it's then a co-curricular kind of learning (both staff and students at the same time). Will students be creating anything? Please double check the learning outcomes but if there is more of a resulted 'project-based' learning then change the learning outcomes. Finally, ask him to remove the TDSB logo from his website. Please be explicit with the in-kind materials ie the equipment will need to be explicit ie Equipment - headsets for all students... He mentions assessments - no to assessments (bc teacher role)
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| 71223 | Teresa Wignall | Art and Mural Design | Suritah Wignall, Afro-Caribbean Canadian visual artist, facilitates mural design workshops that cover the fundamentals of drawing, colour theory, the history of murals and mural design process. Students conceptualize and produce personal drawings reflecting their learned techniques and individual style. Suritah supports students through painting sessions, culminating in a mural that showcases students' identity and perspectives. Suitable: Gr 9-12
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| 28823 | The Hospital for Sick Children | Empower TM Reading | Professional learning sessions and TDSB staff pairings with Mentors from the Hospital for Sick Children Empower Reading provide fulsome professional orientation, training and support to TDSB staff in an ongoing way. In order to transform young struggling readers into capable readers and confident learners, Empower Reading includes:• balanced and flexible teaching approaches and methodologies, to ensure individual learning preferences and cognitive strengths are optimized • explicit teaching of skills and knowledge that are necessary for decoding and comprehension of different types of English text • programs delivered at different paces, so that both individual student and group needs can be achieved • emphasis on consolidation, to help learners clarify and address any gaps, and promote mastery • dialogue structure for learning that provides the seeds for later self-talk, self-monitoring, and strategy evaluation skills • modelling: students are apprentices to an expert reader - initially the teacher, later students take turns as experts • retraining unproductive attitudes and beliefs about failure and success. |
| 53785 | Toronto High Park Football (Soccer) Club | Keeping Girls in Sport | Delivered by experienced coaches, this free soccer enhancement program teaches soccer and life skills that go beyond the soccer field for students in grades 6-8. Program may be delivered in-person or virtually. Using the 4-corner player development model (technical, psychological, physical and social), students not only practise the technical and physical aspects of the game but more importantly develop team and social skills. The content of the program includes the importance of teamwork, building confidence, patience, resilience and decisiveness, knowledge about cultural and historical aspects of the sport, effective communication, following rules in a game and life settings and being a physically active member of the community.
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| 09823 | Toronto Metropolitan University | Child and Youth Care (CYC) Field Placements | This program provides field placement opportunities for students in Child and Youth Care post-secondary programs. Field placements within TDSB sites provide post-secondary students who are considering a career in their specialized area, an opportunity to gain direct experience in understanding the learning strategies employed in classrooms. Field placement students collaborate with TDSB staff to enhance their understanding of curriculum; to plan and implement activities for students; and to foster positive relationships with students, staff and parents. These placements satisfy post-secondary course requirements for field placement experience.
Child and Youth Care field placement students may support TDSB students at any of the following activities: workshops; presentations; life skills development projects, campaigns and/or resources development.
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| 09845 | Toronto Metropolitan 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.” |
| 75605 | University of Guelph | Guelph-Humber Child and Youth Care (CYC) Field Placements | This program provides field placement opportunities for students in Child and Youth Care post-secondary programs. Field placements within TDSB sites provide post-secondary students who are considering a career in their specialized area, an opportunity to gain direct experience in understanding the learning strategies employed in classrooms. Field placement students collaborate with TDSB staff to enhance their understanding of curriculum; to plan and implement activities for students; and to foster positive relationships with students, staff and parents. These placements satisfy post-secondary course requirements for field placement experience.
Child and Youth Care field placement students may support TDSB students at any of the following activities: workshops; presentations; life skills development projects, campaigns and/or resources development. |
| 75967 | University of Guelph | Guelph-Humber Early Childhood Studies Field Placements | Early Childhood Studies Field Placements provide post-secondary students who are considering a career within early childhood education an opportunity to gain direct experience in understanding the learning strategies employedField Ativi in classrooms. These placements satisfy college course requirements for field placement students to collaborate with TDSB teaching staff to enhance their understanding of curriculum; to plan and implement activities for TDSB students; to foster positive relationships with children, staff, parents, and families, and to provide resources to assist TDSB students to successfully transition through the early grades. |
| 68743 | University of Guelph | Guelph-Humber Kinesiology Field Placement | This MOU serves to provide Kinesiology field placement opportunities for post-secondary students. Field placements within TDSB sites provide Humber College students who are considering a career within Kinesiology, an opportunity to learn by working alongside a supervising TDSB Physical Education teacher. Post-secondary students may support co-curricular activities, team sports and activities. These placements satisfy course requirements for field placement experience. |
| 10103 | University of Guelph | 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. |
| 71283 | University of Toronto - | French Language Field Placements | French Language Field Placements provide post-secondary students who are considering a career in French as a second language an opportunity to gain direct experience in understanding the learning strategies employed in classrooms. These placements satisfy course requirements (up to 20 hours) for field placement with TDSB teaching staff to enhance their understanding of curriculum; to develop pedagogical practices and materials; to plan and implement activities for TDSB students. |
| 17984 | University of Western Ontario | 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.” |
| 76083 | Visions of Science Network for Learning | Professional Learning: Advancing STEM Equity; Centring Afrocentricity in STEM | In collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement, professional learning workshops build teacher capacity and confidence in equitable STEM teaching approaches. These 2-hour workshops support educators in developing inclusive, cross-curricular strategies that foster critical thinking, scientific experimentation, research, and inquiry-based learning. Each session is hands-on and includes practical toolkits and ready-to-use modules that teachers actively engage with during the workshop and can easily adapt for their own classrooms. Grounded in culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy, the workshops guide teachers through lesson planning and facilitation strategies that support equitable and engaging STEM learning for all students. Suitable: Staff |
| 11706 | Visions of Science Network for Learning | Visions of Science (VoS) STEM Workshops | The program provides students in grades 1-8 with enhanced STEM learning opportunities. Workshops provide hands on learning environments where students engage in scientific thinking and experimentation and be active solution-seekers in real world problems. Students build prototypes and models and participate in design challenges. Students will also be exposed to a variety of career options from STEM professionals. Specific topics include: Marble Run, Slime, Elephant Toothpaste, Buoyancy, Playmaker Coding Challenge, Hair & Hustle, Bath Bombs, To Infinity and Beyond, Playdoh Circuitry, Taste the Chill, Building Bridges; Operation. Sessions provide STEM learning for all students and an Afrocentric lens for Black-identifying youth. Suitable: Grades 1-8. After-school program Gr. 6-8 STEM Club: Engineering, Science, Robotics is available to select schools.
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| 64823 | WellMindPlus | Professional Learning: Stress Management for Teachers and Staff | Led by Ruth C. White, sessions will help teachers/staff manage their stress, prevent burnout and compassion fatigue, and build emotional resilience. Through didactic lectures, small/large group discussions, self-assessments, self-reflective writing, and breath practice, participants will learn the meanings of relevant concepts, understand the biochemical processes of stress, and the biological, emotional/psychological and behavioural impacts of stress. Through learning about strategies to manage stress and build resilience, participants will create a personalized plan for both. |
| 17943 | Wilfrid Laurier 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.” |
| 51687 | York University | Bringing STEM to Life | The teaching and learning of STEM concepts through real-world scenarios or innovative processes provide the focus for the workshops for secondary students and the professional learning sessions provided for staff. Computer Scientists, Engineers and other professionals from STEM sector industries are also available to provide insightful information on post-secondary education and career pathways. Led by faculty staff or industry partners, all sessions can be delivered virtually through video-conferencing or in-person. Workshop content includes engineering design, computational thinking and coding, design thinking, creativity, and innovation in STEM, making connections to the curriculum and providing real-world examples that connect to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Additional learning opportunities may be available including professional learning, conferences, experiential learning opportunities; teachers expand their networks and students have practical work experience. |
