Michael S. Jacobs is the Chief Executive Officer for Cambium Indigenous Professional Services (CIPS) Inc. He is a proud Anishinaabe from the Curve Lake First Nation. With a career spanning over 30 years in the Indigenous consulting industry, Mike’s experience and leadership has been focused on developing and delivering management and advisory services for projects […]

The Kinoomaadziwin Education Body would like to invite you to register for the Intro to ACT for Supporting Youth session on April 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.. This is a Special Education series with Surrey Place that is open to all via Zoom. Please use the following link to register today! https://forms.office.com/r/vebnyNRFxA

Join us for a series of professional development sessions with Dr. Layla Hall. Dr. Hall is a Clinical Psychologist in Supervised Practice at Surrey Place. She provides counselling, assessment, and consultation services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, and their families, in the city of Toronto, as well as in Indigenous communities in Northern […]

Bi-psindwaadaa a Bryan Bellefeuille megwaa gkinoomwinang Nmebin Giizis minwaa Anishnaabe Naadziwin dash Let's come and listen to Bryan Bellefeuille while he teaches us about Sucker Moon and Anishnaabe traditions. All welcome! This is a free and virtual event. REGISTER by scanning the QR code or clicking on the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpce2rqjovE9Hbi6nTtlL4SC5SoTQp8W2l

Presenter: Lesley Barreira  Target student age - all ages with a focus on pre-school to grade 3 All behaviour is communication. Attendees will learn the different functions of behaviour, how to assess what children are trying to communicate with their behaviour, and how to help students meet their needs in more helpful ways. Click the […]

Presenter: Layla Hall To be offered to caregivers  Intended student target - all ages Attendees will learn about the different elements of developing an IEP, as well as how to identify and advocate for the most appropriate individualized supports for students who present with unique needs. We will also discuss how to transfer information from […]

Presenter: Lesley Barreira  To be offered to school staff. Intended target student age: grade 5+  This workshop will use Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) principles to think about fostering a sense of personal identity and values in the children we support. Attendees will learn how to use the ACT values framework to guide children in […]

Presenter: Lesley Barreira To be offered to school staff. Intended target student age: all ages with focus on pre-school to grade 3  It can be challenging to provide individual support when you are working with many children who all have different learning needs. Furthermore, many children need help getting started, taking initiative, and identifying what […]

Presenter: Devra Rich To be offered to school staff. Intended target student age: all ages  We all seek out and avoid different sensory input to help us stay engaged and regulated throughout the day. This workshop will help attendees learn how to identify a child’s sensory needs, and provide practical strategies for implementing sensory supports […]

This is an all day event that is open to all. The topics of discussion include: Fundamentals of Land-Based Learning from a BN Lens Learning from the Plants and Animals – Focus on Fish Camp, Moose Camp and Wild Rice Harvest Assessment of Land-Based Learning System Changes being considered & Professional Development Please join us […]

Presenter: Devra Rich To be offered to both caregivers and school staff. Intended target student age: pre-school to grade 3  Motor skills are important for many academic and daily living tasks, such as holding a pencil, kicking a ball, tying shoelaces, and doing up a coat. This workshop will equip attendees with skills and strategies […]

Share your best practices and learn from others Education Service Agreements, Special Education Topics, Engagement Frameworks, Indigenous Education Councils, Additional topics to be determined