Halton District School Board hosts Parent Involvement Committee Conference on Oct. 24, 2026
The conference offers free workshops for parents and guardians
Oct. 1, 2026 - The Halton District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) will be hosting the annual Parent Involvement Committee Conference on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Elsie MacGill Secondary School (1410 Bronte St S, Milton). The theme of the conference is Get Connected. All interested parents, guardians and community members are welcome to attend.
Practical workshops will be led by experts on topics including 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.
Child minding is provided at no cost for children 3-12 years of age. Morning refreshments and lunch are also provided. Transportation may be available for attendees from within Halton. For more information, and to register for the conference, visit the PIC Conference webpage on the HDSB website (hdsb.ca). Registration is open until Friday, Oct. 18, 2026.
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"Strong partnerships between schools and parents and guardians are crucial for the success of students," says Curtis Ennis, Chief Executive Officer for Halton District School Board. "Each year, the HDSB Parent Involvement Committee Conference offers families a meaningful opportunity to come together to explore new ways to support our children’s growth and success. This year’s theme 'Get Connected' is very appropriate as we collaborate with parents and guardians to support their children and help every student thrive. We invite all interested community members to join us for an engaging day of learning, connection and conversation.”
HDSB 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan
The 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan sets direction and prioritizes the collective actions of all students, staff, families and community members. This plan ensures our efforts as an organization are aligned and coordinated to support more than 65,000 students, 11,000 staff and the broader HDSB community. The six commitments identified in this four-year plan intersect and overlap to ensure that we take a cohesive approach to fulfilling its objectives.
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For additional information, contact: Jennifer Brett Fraser, Communications Specialist
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