Events in January 2026
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Back to school Back to school
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5 January 2026 -
Feast of Three Kings or Epiphany Feast of Three Kings or Epiphany
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6 January 2026 -
Midi-Parents: Supporting our children in the face of racism at school Midi-Parents: Supporting our children in the face of racism at school
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January 13, 2026Proposed by Parents Partners in Education.Let's talk about racism in school: understanding, supporting, acting togetherRacism at school is a difficult reality, but no parent should have to face it alone. How can you support your child? How can you communicate with the school? And above all, how can you act in a constructive and caring way?
We will have the privilege of welcoming:
Katia Café-Fébrissy – Parent
She will share her testimony and her experiences in order to shed light on the realities that some families may face.Marie-Thérèse Awitor – Educational Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
She will offer concrete tools and practical strategies for supporting your child, collaborating with the school, and promoting a more inclusive school environment.Why participate?
This workshop aims to:
- Breaking isolation in the face of racism
- Ask your questions in a secure environment
- Leave with concrete, actionable advice
- Share experiences and explore solutions tailored to your circumstances.
Who is it for?
All parents—whether you have experienced these situations yourself or simply want to better understand and support your children.
A healthy and inclusive school environment begins with a united, informed, and engaged parent community. -
7 p.m. - Webinar: Your finances with EBO - Developing solid savings habits 7 p.m. - Webinar: Your finances with EBO - Developing solid savings habits
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January 15, 2026This interactive workshop offered by Parents Partners in Education will guide you in establishing solid savings habits tailored to your daily life.Want to take control of your finances and prepare for the future with confidence? This interactive workshop will guide you in establishing solid savings habits that are tailored to your daily life.
You will discover how to:
- Save effectively in the short, medium, and long term; ;
- Understand simple and compound interest and how they affect your savings; ;
- Understand the importance of saving early to achieve your goals or plan for the future.Join us to learn concrete strategies and practical tips for better managing your savings and securing your financial future!
>> Register
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This parents' evening will be hosted by Malak Ferdouss.
Malak Ferdouss passionately hosts the program «My Finances, My Choices» on EBO Financial Education Center. Specializing in financial education, she also has extensive experience in education, integration, and sociocultural activities.
Her career path has led her to support many young people and children in difficulty, enabling her to offer tailored, accessible, and caring workshops. Her mission is clear: to make financial management simple, practical, and accessible to everyone.
With Malak, regain confidence and take control of your financial decisions in a stimulating and inclusive environment.
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6 p.m. Webinar: Focus on Reading: EQAO Literacy Session for Families 6 p.m. Webinar: Focus on Reading: EQAO Literacy Session for Families
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January 21, 2026In partnership with TFO
Join the free live webinar on how the OQRE assesses students' reading skills at key stages of their schooling. EQAO staff will discuss examples of texts and questions from the Reading component of the Elementary and Middle School tests, as well as the Provincial Language Proficiency Test (PLPT). Participants will learn how these reading texts and questions help assess the skills students acquire in the classroom.
Staff will also highlight valuable information and resources from the OQRE and TFO that can help parents and guardians support their children's learning.
Registration: https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GFJKHmICRiSTeYvtePwJ2A#/registration
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Bell Cause pour la Cause Bell Cause pour la Cause
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22 January 2026School council meeting School council meeting
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22 January 2026 -
Pedagogical day (Eastern schools) Pedagogical day (Eastern schools)
Full day
January 30, 2026Themes :
- Evaluation, framework programs
- Catholicism
- Transforming the learning experience
Organizing entity : Board administration
Face-to-face / virtual
Presentation, guest speaker or organization :
Alain Desrochers, University of Ottawa
Cédrick Jeanpierre, educational consultant
School managementDescription (learning methods, topics covered) :
- The foundations of universal screening for students at risk of literacy difficulties (Alain Desrochers)
This workshop will enable staff to understand the importance of universal screening of students at risk of difficulties in learning to read and write. We place this operation within a broader framework, namely that of regulating the services offered by an educational system, of which the school board is a part.
We will then present a detailed analytical framework for evaluating universal screening tools, examining their structure, possible applications and optimal conditions of use. This framework will be applied concretely to the analysis of the IDAPEL kit, enabling us to identify its strengths and limitations.
The workshop will conclude with a discussion of the essential criteria to consider when choosing a screening kit, and the importance of ongoing training to ensure its effective use by school staff.
- Enriched writing (Cédrick Jeanpierre)
Whether in the basic sentence or in the essay, in kindergarten or in grade 12e What questions need to be asked in order to convey a clear and precise message to the recipient? How can writing best reflect the student's thinking? This training will get teachers thinking about how to enrich their students' writing.
- Transforming the learning experience (School management)
This workshop will introduce you to the nature journaling process and how you can adapt it to all subjects and levels. By following this model, you'll see a transformation in your students, including the development of observation skills, improved writing and drawing abilities, and a greater appreciation of the natural environment. So, let's set an intention and go out together to bring our outdoor curriculum to life, to transform learning and develop essential global skills in a world in transition.
- Catholicité - La Croix pédagogique, an essential tool to explore with your students! (School principals)
This workshop will introduce staff members to the pedagogical guide designed to support CSDCAB educators in their mission to provide a deeper understanding of the meaning of the CSDCAB interactive cross. This guide is a valuable resource for enriching teaching and inspiring students by engaging them in stimulating educational activities.
Pedagogical day (western schools) Pedagogical day (western schools)
Full day
January 30, 2026Theme
- Writing newsletter comments for teaching staff
- The characteristics of diverse student profiles and effective intervention strategies for them
Organizing entity
School Board Administration
Presential
Guest presenter, speaker or organization
- Training for support staff will be provided by Educational Services: Star-Michelle Lepage, Safe Schools Coordinator
- Émilie Brochu, educational consultant
Description (learning methods, topics covered)
Teachers: writing newsletters
Support staff: a look back at the 2024-2025 year through exchanges and activities on the following topics: pedagogical days, the PDS network, the various training courses offered, the welcome and support program, and the review of annual development plans.
In addition, support staff will take part in training on the characteristics of diverse student profiles and effective intervention strategies for dealing with them. Time will be set aside to develop annual development plans for 2025-2026, designed to continue supporting professional and personal development.