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"From Rhetoric to Reality" - parent conference April 24
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
London-area parents dealing with today's tough issues in education are invited to an all-day conference Saturday, April 24 at Western's Faculty of Education. The conference, From Rhetoric to Reality: How Engaged Parents Close the Achievement Gap for Students, is being offered free of charge as an initiative of local public and Catholic parent involvement committees.
Media violence expert Peter Jaffe, a professor in Faculty of Education, will explore the latest research on violence in movies, music, TV and video games and discuss the effect it’s having on your children.
Jaffe will be joined by Katie Cole of Medway High School and Ray Hughes, a former Thames Valley District School Board Safe Schools coordinator, both known for their expertise in this area.
“We want to provide parents with ‘take-away tools’ to implement at home and in their local communities, so they can contribute to the success and well-being of their children,” said Arlene Morell, Chair of the Thames Valley Parent Involvement Committee.
Jaffe will be joined by Katie Cole of Medway High School and Ray Hughes, a former Thames Valley District School Board Safe Schools coordinator, both known for their expertise in this area.
“We want to provide parents with ‘take-away tools’ to implement at home and in their local communities, so they can contribute to the success and well-being of their children,” said Arlene Morell, Chair of the Thames Valley Parent Involvement Committee.
“Engaged parents, as partners within the education system, can contribute directly to student success, safety, health, and happiness,” added Linda Steel, chair of the London District Catholic Parent Involvement Committee.
The conference runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register please email plf@tvpic.ca.
The conference runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register please email plf@tvpic.ca.
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