PIC Conference

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 for the annual PIC Conference hosted at Elsie MacGill Secondary School, 1410 Bronte Street South, in Milton. This year's theme is “Get Connected.”

All local parents and guardians are invited to attend this free brunch and learn conference with practical workshops on Student Mental Health and Well Being, Special Education, Technology (Generative AI and Social Media), Literacy, Mathematics, School Pathways, Indigenous Rights & Education and
Equity & Inclusive Education. Sessions offer meaningful learning and discussions that will help us support the success of all students. 

Schedule

• 9 a.m. Conference check-in, community displays, and child-minding check-in
• 9:30 - 11 a.m. Brunch and Learn
• 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Session A Workshop
• 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Light lunch and community displays
• 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Session B Workshop
• 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Session C Workshop

Child-minding will be provided at no-cost for children aged 3 - 12 years, and transportation within Halton will be available.

Registration is open until Friday, Oct. 18, 2026. 

Held on November 15, 2025 at Elsie MacGill Secondary School, this year’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Conference brought together HDSB families and community members under the theme Embrace. Engage. Celebrate: Building Welcoming Communities Together. The day featured meaningful workshops, community displays and a keynote address from Human Rights & Equity Advisor Pardeep Nagra, encouraging families and schools to nurture connection, inclusion and belonging.