By Halton District School Board
Event to be held at Elsie MacGill Secondary School in Milton; registration open
The Halton District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) will be hosting the annual Parent Involvement Committee Conference on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Elsie MacGill Secondary School (1410 Bronte St S, Milton). The theme of the conference is Getting Connected. Registration is open to HDSB parents and guardians.
This year’s conference features keynote speaker Kristi Herold, founder and CEO of JAM and best-selling author of It Pays to PLAY. As a parent and a leader, Kristi will share her knowledge and experience with families on how they can foster a healthy and well-connected family and community. Discover how harnessing the power of play can improve mental health and well-being and support the development of essential life skills.
As educators, we recognize the impact that strong family and community connections have on student success. This year’s Parent Involvement Committee Conference emphasizes the vital role of play in fostering meaningful connections. By offering engaging workshops and an insightful keynote address, we aim to equip parents/guardians with the tools and resources they need to strengthen their family bonds and create bright futures for the students in our community.
Tara Connor, Superintendent of Education for the Halton District School Board
Following the keynote address, the 2024 PIC Conference will provide engaging and practical workshops for parents/guardians such as Self-Regulation and You, Anti-Sex Trafficking — Introduction and Awareness, Collaborative Problem Solving — Challenging Kids, and All Kids Lack Skill, Not Will and many more.
Child minding is provided at no cost for kindergarten-age children up to 12 years of age. Morning refreshments and lunch are also provided. For more information, and to register for the conference, visit the PIC webpage on the HDSB website (hdsb.ca).
