News and Updates from the TDSB

Parent-Teacher Interview Tips
Earl Beatty parent-teacher interviews take place this year on November 14 and 15. Your child’s teacher has or will be in touch regarding available times. The TDSB has prepared a Successful Parent-Teacher Interviews tip sheet to assist parents in getting the most out of the interview process.

TDSB’s Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) is holding a school council conference on Saturday, November 16. 
School council members and families are invited to join the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee for a day of knowledge exchange, council capacity building and networking. This event is free for all TDSB parents. Visit the TDSB site for workshop descriptions  and to register. As of yesterday, there were about 50 spots left for parent registrants. If you’d like to attend and be a part of a “TTC caravan” travelling together, email ebsacinfo@gmail.com.

Consultation – Secondary Program Review and Optional Attendance Policy
The TDSB is undertaking a review of secondary schools to ensure all students have equitable access to programs and opportunities, as close to home as possible. As part of this review, the Board is also reviewing the Optional Attendance Policy (P013), which allows students to apply to schools other than their designated school by home address. A public consultation process for both will begin this month. For more information, including public meeting dates and ways to provide feedback, please visit the TDSB webpage for Secondary Program Review.

Early French Immersion Parent/Guardian Information Sessions 
This year, there will be two virtual (online webchat) information sessions for parents/guardians interested in the Early French Immersion (SK entry) application process. For more information on dates/times for each virtual online webchat session, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/French website or click on Early French Information Sessions.