| 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. |
| 66504 | Biodun Sam Ashaolu | Beyond The Court | Sam Ashaolu shares, in these 1-hour presentation, his remarkable story of overcoming adversity to remind students to push through adversity, build strong character, and believe in themselves. Sam describes challenge after challenge including experiencing poverty, gun violence, and losing scholarships as well as his many successes along the way including full scholarships, professional sport, earning degrees, and the belief in himself that helped him overcome the odds. Assembly may be available and decided by school team. Suitable: Grades 6-12.
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| 50603 | City of Toronto | Toronto Fire Services, Fire Safety for Children | Toronto Fire Safety Educators present interactive sessions for students that cover essential fire safety concepts for young audiences, such as smoke alarms are important; "Get outside, stay outside"; staying away from hot things; and, matches and lighters are for grown-ups. The sessions also emphasize firefighters as a community helpers. In delivering the interactive fire sessions educators may use various fire safety equipment, such as, full set of bunker gear to demonstrate for children to recognize their “helpers” in an emergency, and to not be afraid of the masked figure who may be trying to save them. Early Years - Gr. 3 (up to 8)
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| 08203 | Consulate General of Portugal_Camoes I.P | Portuguese Language, Arts & Culture | To support teaching and learning of Portuguese language at elementary and secondary levels with resources; to provide professional development sessions for staff; to provide language proficiency assessment and certification opportunities; to offer cultural programming opportunities and educational events with authors, qualified professional guest-speakers, diplomats or government of Portugal VIP guests, and which enhance curriculum, promote literacy and academic achievement; to connect students and teachers with relevant community programs and events that foster civic participation; to engage and motivate students in learning the Portuguese language and enhance awareness of the importance of Portuguese arts & culture in various places around the world where Portuguese is spoken. Gr. 7-12; staff |
| 29783 | Djennie Laguerre | Words in Movement: Dance, Theater, Storytelling / Des mots en mouvement | An interactive dance and storytelling workshop in French or English, to enable students to create their own stories. The storytelling workshop uses drama, music, song, dance, and word games to enhance students’ communication and theatre skills. The dance workshop uses Afro-Caribbean beats and music to enable the students to not only learn about francophone Afro-Caribbean culture but also learn to create a brand new choreography. The workshop series culminates in a class performance. Serving: Grades 1 - 8 |
| 53786 | 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 |
| 69623 | Highness Global Inc. | Indigenous Collaboration Art Workshops with Nyle Miigizi Johnston | Art workshops led by renowned visual artist Nyle Miigizi Johnston. Contemporary Woodland art workshops shares Johnston's artistic expertise with storytelling sessions on important and uplifting Indigenous themes, Chippewas and Anishnaabe teachings for students to create their own artwork. Students gain Indigenous understanding through the collaborative art making while also nurturing student creativity. Sessions may be in person or virtual. Suitable: Kindergarten to 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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| 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. |
| 33903 | New Tradition Music | Afro-Indigenous Colombian Drumming | Students engage in highly interactive workshops and performances to promote cross-cultural understanding of Afro-Indigenous Colombian music. Facilitators demonstrate rhythms and sounds using a variety of different percussion instruments, narrate the history of the traditional musical style Música de Gaita and share how the music has evolved into present day. Workshops with Ruben “Beny” Esguerra develop students’ drumming technique, sound development, communication skills and work on repertoire as an ensemble. Performances by New Tradition Music ensemble demonstrate the evolution of the traditional styles of Latin American music into today’s musical context including fusing elements of Hip Hop urban culture, beat boxing, body percussion, break dancing and spoken word. For a more enriching experience, workshops and culminating performance can be scheduled on the same day. Serving: Kindergarten - Grade 12, |
| 08926 | Plan International Canada Inc. | Gender Equality Workshop: Confident Me | Students develop their understanding of barriers young people around the world, especially girls, face in accessing their rights, and learn about programs and initiatives that break down these barriers. Presentation available is titled confident Me. Issues are examined in non-binary, inclusive frameworks. Gender inequality unfortunately remains prevalent around the world- despite the many strides that have been made. Serving: Grades 4-12 |
| 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 |
| 08223 | Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc. | goIT virtual | goIT is an innovative, experiential and immersive program for students and staff to learn about TDSB’s Global Competencies and Tata’s Five Forces. Elementary and secondary teachers will create curricular based Global Competency learning experiences and collaborate with TCS employees to bring real world digital knowledge, expertise and practical 'real-work' experience into TDSB classrooms to help teachers and students make globally competency connections. Various initiatives, reflective of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, have participants investigate the world, recognize perspectives, communicate ideas and take action. Sessions are led by TCS Associates as Mentors, including student alumni of goIT who have graduated or are those in secondary grades coaching junior grades in their activities. Sessions booked central departments. Serving: Kindergarten, Grades 1-12, Staff |
| 74127 | The Governing Council of the University | Varsity Blues Football - Touchdown Toronto | In this motivational presentation, Varsity Blues coaches and student-athletes deliver presentations on the principles of B.L.U.E.S. – Belief, Leadership, Unity, and Education, equal Success. They share how these principles have helped them succeed as students, athletes, and coaches. Each session is typically facilitated by 4-6 coaches and 8-10 players, who lead students through stretching exercises and eight active participatory drills/exercises (non-contact) to general movement and fitness exercises. Suitable: Grades 4 - 8
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| 55007 | Thrive Youth Development Canada | Thrive Youth: Cultivating Wellness & Leadership Through The Arts | This program allows elementary students in grades 4-8 to build and practice their core leadership skills while exploring a variety of art forms with facilitators and artist-educators. In these in-person or virtual sessions, through exploring and creating with the arts, students develop their own unique voice, share and connect with their peers and build confidence and their capacity to be change makers. Each daily lesson builds on the previous over the course of each week or two, depending on the program. Learner activity kits containing all supplies needed for participation each session are provided. This program is most suitable for those students who wouldn't normally be exposed to arts programming. Select schools; Gr. 4-8 |
| 25623 | Toronto Public Library | Library Outreach, Literacy and Elementary Science Programming | Toronto Public Library (TPL) branch and outreach staff provide programs supporting: 1. Awareness of the public library resources with a focus on reading and research. Sessions use TPL resources including books, ebooks, and databases. Students and families are made aware of the library as a community resource with friendly staff and are encouraged to get library cards. They may receive instruction on information literacy and the use of library resources. To ensure programming and resources selected as part of sessions are culturally relevant, accessible and responsive to specific groups of students, TPL staff work with schools to review content materials prior to sessions. Suitable: All Grades; Staff; Parents and Guardians.
2. Science workshops for elementary students explore STEM concepts through science experiments using common household items or materials, or building challenges. Students receive an overview of library programs and services and are shown where they can access books and materials from the library focusing on science and technology. Sessions include: Basic Circuitry; Basic Block Coding; a 'Tower Building Challenge'; and a 'Robot Petting Zoo'. Suitable: Kindergarten to Grade 8. |
| 46443 | TRCA | TRCA In-Class Visits | Interactive workshops led by certified instructors bring nature programming to all students. Using hands-on exploration, activities and games, sessions enhance students’ understanding of natural environments and ecosystems and students' own roles in conservation efforts. Four programs are offered with a variety of workshops to choose from for all ages. 1. Watershed on Wheels (WOW) workshops examine the importance of our waterways, rivers and aquatic ecosystems as well as how climate change issues are affecting these important resources and explore ways on how students can minimize their environmental footprint; available free of charge. 2. Local Greenspace Education Program and Native Plants Program (NPP) offers native plant seeds to grow in the classroom and students learn all about wildlife-supporting plants that reflect our natural heritage and environment; available free of charge. 3. TTP Beyond the Park workshops offer environmental and nature-themed topics such as bird species, wetland habitats, local urban wildlife, and aquatic ecosystems, to teach students how to be good stewards. 4. Multicultural Connections Programs. Online bookings can be made here: https://trca.ca/learning/teachers-schools/. Suitable: Grades K-Grade 12; as well adult students enrolled in ESL LINC |
| 08997 | Tre-Lystikz Inc. | imPower 2day | Tré Armstrong, a celebrity, Black Canadian choreographer, actor and dancer, leads motivational, interactive dance and choreography workshops. Dance is the medium for engaging youth in action-oriented building of critical life skills. In this session, students explore new forms of movement to express themselves and their stories. As an inspirational speaker, Tre shares her own story, the power of choice, and dance as a medium to cultivate self-awareness, self-confidence and self-empowerment! Serving: Kindergarten - Grade 12. |
| 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. |
| 32463 | Wushu Project Inc. | Asian Dragon and Lion Dance | These traditional and culturally rich dances are often performed during special Asian celebrations such as the Lunar New Year, to bring good luck and fortune. Offerings include: The Lion Dance performance in school communities or the Dragon Dance workshop series for students. These high energy and dynamic presentations combine the art of gymnastics and synchronized movement along with martial arts agility and teamwork. Sessions spark students' curiosity and interest to learn more about Asian culture. Both the performance by professional artists, and the workshop series in which students bring the dragon costume to life, include an educational presentation about the history and cultural heritage. Suitable: All students; school communities |
| 23343 | York University | Wabaan _ Indigenous Initial Teacher Education | Wabaan is an Anishinabe (Ojibwa) word meaning it is tomorrow. It signifies commitment to a holistic program of teaching and learning that acknowledges the impacts of colonialism, and draws on the wisdom of ancestral teachings and contemporary leaders to put Indigenous futures into Indigenous hands. Rooted in Indigenous Thought, Wabaan will provide traditional and contemporary teachings from Indigenous Elders, educators, and community leaders virtually or in person. Responding to the urgent and long-standing need for a teacher education program that centers Indigenous worldviews, knowledges and pedagogies, York will work with TDSB Urban Indigenous Education Centre, teachers and students to support the development of a program that will educate a new generation of teachers prepared to address the needs of First Nation, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students, families and communities. |
