Mark Howe

The UG is expanding its partnership with @YGuelph for Project SEARCH -- a training program for students with disabilities. With over 700 hours of hands-on training, this program opens doors to meaningful careers. Learn more about the initiative here: ow.ly/qxSS50QL42M.

Our Spring in-person Symposium will take place at the Mississauga Grand Conference Centre on Thursday, May 18th, 2023. Please send a private message if you are not on our email distribution list and would like details!

We have a fantastic virtual OCASE session on Mental Health by School Mental Health Ontario on Friday, February 3 from 9:30 to 11:00. A link will be sent out early next week!

Our Virtual OCASE Symposium this fall will be held on Thursday, November 10th. Confirmed for November 10th, we have a Ministry of Education update as well as Lauri Reesor from Hicks Morley LLP. Details TBD.

Last day! stwdsts.ca/first-rider-pr… Please register your First Time riders at one of our 9 locations for the August 30, 2022 program and join them for their first ride on a school bus before school starts! Only registered students may attend!

Only 4 weeks left to register for The First Time Rider program! stwdsts.ca/first-rider-pr… Please register your First Time riders at one of our 9 locations for the August 30, 2022 program and join them for their first ride on a school bus before school starts!

That Conservative election victory, in full!

Our May 12th OCASE Symposium will be held virtually, in the morning, beginning at 9:00. We will have Claudine Munroe from the Ministry of Education and Lauri Reesor from Hicks Morley, LLP, as well as speakers from the LCDSB and WRDSB as a follow up to the Right to Read Inquiry.

JAN. 17: Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools /offices are closed to staff & students. Students shift to remote learning where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, shift to remote working where possible. All buses/taxis are cancelled ow.ly/e2wS50HvQoH

Virtual Session on The Science of Reading, by Maria De Palma, Manager of the Empower Reading and Learning Group. coming up on Friday, January 28th from 10:00-11:30. This session is free. If you would like the link, please email lauriesmoore228@gmail.com

'The ironic thing is three months ago you couldn't even pay someone to take some of these,' Doug Ford says of the rapid tests we've been begging for him to distribute to keep schools safe since last year. #onpoli #onted

Should educators incorporate anti-racism into math education to provide students with context about how math has been used to perpetuate racism? #racism #education What does an anti-racist math class look like? | TVO tvo.org/article/what-d…

(1/5) Read this thread for an update on the status of #COVID19 cases in our region: 📊The numbers show a dramatic spike in cases with nearly 300 new cases confirmed since Thursday.

@bekindandlearn These look amazing! Well done!!

What an amazing job by our Den students! (Life Skills Program) Read more: ugdsb.ca/whss/2020/12/0…

I grew up in a lower-income situation in rural Ontario. Where little was equal, public school helped level the playing field and opened doors for me. Every kid deserves that opportunity. We must protect public education, even and especially now. #onted theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Hey teachers. Not sure what to wear at school? Getting conflicting messages? Many have been asking me at work too. Here’s my advice — no expert, but a rural FM who’s been seeing patients since day 1. Others please chime in! 1/

The #COVID19 assessment centre in Mount Forest will close this Friday at 3pm. It will move into the old Groves hospital in Fergus, opening on Monday at 10am. bit.ly/32s3kub

We've added a FAQ page to the Reopening Schools website: ow.ly/tlbG50ASWK7 This page will continue to be updated with additional questions/answers.

Our 'Reopening Schools PARENT GUIDE' is now up on the board website: ow.ly/4TsQ50ASwfv We hope this will help answer many questions about the reopening of schools. A Pre-Registration Survey will be sent out later today. And an FAQ is on its way! Thanks for your patience UG

This is one of the greatest uses of (animated) info graphics I have ever seen. Explains a complex problem vividly, persuasively, and accurately. Share it widely. Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve” - WPost washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/…