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Make It Happen 2010: Building Success for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners.
Make It Happen: Building Success for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners

August 26-28, 2010 - Milton, Ontario


(July 22, 2010) – Please note the “Make It Happen Conference” scheduled for August 26-28th has been cancelled due to lower than expected registration. This conference may be rescheduled at a future date, so please stay tuned to the website for further updates and information. All participants who have registered for the conference as well as Exhibitor/Vendors, will receive a full refund by cheque which will be mailed to the address on file.

On behalf of the organizing committee, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Top News Stories


Matthew Hilliker, of Robarts School for the Deaf, mimes a hilarious performance entitled The Flirter during last Wednesday evening's dramatic competitions during the five-day Youth Canada Tournament for the Deaf hosted by Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf. July 9, 2010 - Old braille books get new life in Kabul

About 300 volumes of braille books donated by W. Ross Macdonald School will be making their way into the hands of visually impaired students in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Click here to read the complete article from 'The Expositor'.


Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence - Dr. Nancy Sanders

Dr. Nancy Sanders, PSB superintendentPremier Dalton McGuinty recently presented awards to successful recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence, and we are very pleased to inform you that Dr. Nancy Sanders, PSB superintendent and member of the Senior Management Team, received the “Excellence in Leadership” award.

Over the years, Nancy has made an exceptional contribution to PSB students and provided exemplary leadership to staff. Among her many achievements are the growth and improvement of resources for students unable to use standard print materials, enhanced mathematics training for teachers responsible for instructing visually impaired students, and new programs to make assistive technology available to more students.

The Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence recognize outstanding educators and support staff for the contributions they make to student learning and achievement. This year, 14 individuals and one team are being recognized.

Provincial Schools Branch congratulates Nancy on this tremendous achievement!

Please click here for more information about these awards.

Spotlight

W. Ross Macdonald School:
Short Term Placements - Testimonials

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Dawn Clelland, Parent

The rationale for our STPs is to provide specific skill acquisition and rich social and recreational opportunities for students throughout the province who are blind or have low vision.

Click here to view more testimonials.
Click here for more information about W. Ross Macdonald Short Term Placements.




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AT4ALL Conference

AT4ALL: Assistive Technology for All - On the Road to Success

The Provincial Schools Branch (PSB) partnered with the Association for Special Education Technology (ASET) to host the first AT4ALL Conference in Milton on Aug. 27-29. The sold-out conference was a huge success!

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