Notice of Public Meeting 2010 New ARC – Clearview The New Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) for Clearview Twp. includes Byng P.S. Clearview Meadows E.S., Duntroon Central P.S., Nottawa E.S. and Nottawasaga & Creemore P.S. The ARC includes a series of meetings that are divided into working sessions and public meetings. The first working session was [...]
Sharing info – One taxpayer
September 28, 2010
We live in a world where government organizations review and analyze many similar public questions. With only one taxpayer, it makes sense that organizations funded by tax dollars share information where possible. I was happy on the request of the Collingwood Library Board, to share an offer of information collected by the SCDSB on [...]
Opening French classrooms a hit
September 20, 2010
The story “A classroom makes all the difference for teacher” (Simcoe.com) on the subject of opening previously closed classrooms, is probably one of my favourites for 2010. Sometimes change take time to grab-hold and effects to be seen. Excellent initiatives in differentiated learning that were started over the last three years, are just now showing [...]
Inspired Parenting for Troubled Teens – Workshop
September 19, 2010
Life isn’t always perfect with teenagers. The Association for Parent Support Groups of Ontario (APSGO) knows that and is holding a conference Oct. 23rd, 2010 – Inspired parenting for troubled teens. The workshop agenda is detailed below and you can get more info at ASPGO’s website. Please note the meeting is in Mississauga – but [...]
Grade 9 EQAO Results 2009-10
September 18, 2010
The EQAO data on grade 9 math came out this past week. The numbers for the province reflected at 2% increase in the assessments of grade 9 applied students and a 5% improvement in grade 9 academic math students. Within the SCDSB grade 9 applied math students data dropped by 3%, while the academic math [...]
Special Board Meeting Sept 15 – Multi-Year Plan
September 18, 2010
The open portion of Wednesday night’s Special Board meeting included the official approval of the SCDSB Multi-Year Plan. You can download the brochure to give you information on the goals and action plans, that senior staff will focus on during the next 3 years. The concept off a multi-year plan is a key shift psychologically. [...]
The In-box – Protecting Rights & Wi-Fi
September 6, 2010
I have had a busy inbox this past weekend. Concerns over two topics protecting rights ( moral rights) and wi-fi top the list. Opinions vary in a variety of camps showing that divergent opinion exists openly. I understand this week the CBC will be running a news story on Wi-Fi. The content of which I [...]
