We've just received confirmation that Gerrard Kennedy, MPP, is coming to speak about provinicial initiatives for children ages 6-12yrs. Details of the conference are as follows:
Middle Years Matter Conference
What are our kids doing after school?
(3 p.m. to 6 p.m. is a high-risk time for all children)
This one-day, practical, learning opportunity is for everyone concerned about children ages 6 to 12 years.
Keynote Speakers
Ann Douglas
Parent Educator and Canadian Author of several parenting books including "The Mother of All Parenting Books"
Gerrard Kennedy
MPP, Minister of Education
Marie Bountrogianni*
MPP, Minister of Children's Services and Citizenship/Immigration
*to be confirmed
Friday, May 7, 2004
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
North York Memorial Hall- Burgundy Room
5110 Yonge Street
North York Civic Centre subway station / public parking is available
* wheelchair accessible
Middle Years Matter Working Group is expanding. Currently the group includes representatives from Adventure Place, Better Beginnings NOW, Doorsteps Neighbourhood Services, Delta Family Resource Centre, Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Toronto Parks and Recreation, Toronto Public Health, Parent Child Network of West Toronto, St. Christopher House, Toronto District School Board and Hincks-Dellcrest Centre.
Goal: to increase awareness of the need for resources for children between the ages of 6-12 (middle years) and establish a coalition of interested stakeholders
Objectives:
· to update participants knowledge of the growth and developmental needs of the middle years
· to identify the critical components of a "good" program
· to identify the benefits of after-school programs for children, families, and the community
· to identify strategies to overcome the barriers of providing programs for children 6-12 years old
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. Introduction and Welcome
Chair: Lorna Weigand, Executive Director
Doorsteps Neighbourhood Services
9:30 a.m. Growth and Developmental Needs &
Elements of a Good Program
Ann Douglas, Author of "The Mother of All
Parenting Books"
10:45 a.m. Impact of After-School Programs
Moderator: Miriam Bensimon, Adventure Place
Panel: David Saunders, Staff Sergeant, Toronto Police
Craig Crone, Principal Gracedale Public School
Lidia Monaco, Director, St. Christopher House
12:00 p.m. Lunch (will be provided)
1:00 p.m. Challenges to Providing Programs: Building a Middle
Years Coalition as a Means of Moving Forward
Strategic Small Group Discussion
Facilitator: Benoit Tardif, Volunteer Leadership
Program Coordinator
2:45 p.m. Provincial Initiatives
Gerrard Kennedy, MPP
Minister of Education
Marie Bountrogianni, MPP
Minister of Children and Citizenship
3:15 p.m. Middle Years Matter Coalition and
Closing Comments
Cindy Himelstein, Community Development Officer
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
REGISTRATION
Name________________________________________________
Parent or Position______________________________________
Organization __________________________________________
Address______________________________________________
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Postal Code___________________________________________
Telephone____________________________________________
E-mail_______________________________________________
How did you hear about this conference?
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Registration Fee: $50.00 (includes GST)
covers materials, refreshments and lunch
Please make cheque payable to:
Adventure Place
Mail Box #1, 155 McNicoll Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M2H 2C1
Registration Deadline: April 29, 2004
Space is limited. Payment in full is required to secure your spot.
Sorry, no refunds. Limited number of tickets at $25.00 available
for parents.
For more information*
Call Miriam Bensimon at 416-744-7650 ext. 305
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