Dear
Participants:
The
Manitoba Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit invites you to our Thursday,
April 24th, 2014 Networking Day. We are encouraging people to arrive
for the day at 9:30 and get settled before the morning announcements at 9:45.
We would like to point out that our day will conclude at 2:15 (not 2:00).
To
get all the information on this upcoming Networking day and to register please
click on the link below:
If
you are unable to open this link from your work computer, I would suggest
forwarding this email to your personal computer and try opening it from there.
If you are still having any difficulties, feel free to contact me.
Please note that each participant in your group (including children)
must submit an individual registration form as we don’t have the capacity for
group registrations. This is also to ensure that we can collect
accurate statistics so we can make sure we match the needs of all participants
for this Networking Day and those to come. Space maybe limited for some of the
sessions, so we ask that you register by April 11th.
Meeting this deadline will help us schedule more efficiently and ensure that we
can arrange for interpreters or soundfield systems. Late registration will
still be accepted but we cannot guarantee admittance into your chosen
sessions.
I
would like to point out that our lunch program this year will be run by the
Japan Committee. Please register for lunch and support students and staff in
their efforts in fundraising for their trip to Japan in the fall of 2014.
Finally, please
note that the parking restrictions on Stradford Street are lifted for the
day.
Thank
you,
Mar Koskie
ASL/Deaf
Culture Support Worker
Deaf
and Hard of Hearing Unit
Manitoba
School for the Deaf
242
Stradford Street
Winnipeg,
MB
R2Y
2C9
Phone:
945-8934 V/TTY, leave message.
Fax:
945 1767
Email:
MKoskie@msd.ca
IP:
216.73.78.228
Skype:
mkoskiemsdca
Safe Schools Manitoba is a partnership
initiative of organizations committed to working together to enhance the safety
of Manitoba’s schools and communities.
The organization represents a collaboration of the provincial
government, schools, law enforcement, professional associations and community
agencies. Safe Schools Manitoba offers
workshops and resources for educators, students, parents and community members
to build awareness and understanding of the problems and solutions that impact
the safety of children and youth.
WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS
Bullying in
Schools: Issues and Interventions
Bullying is
a widespread problem that can lead to devastating consequences. In order to address school-based bullying, we
need an accurate understanding of the extent, nature and context of the
problem. In this workshop, educators
will gain an understanding of bullying – its definition, forms, dynamics,
signs, causes and consequences.
Effective, sustained approaches to prevention and interventions are a
must. Participants will take away a
wealth of ideas to address bullying at an individual, classroom and school
level.
Bullying in
the Workplace
Workplace
bullying has detrimental effects on a personal and professional level. It is an insidious problem that can poison a learning
and working environment. The distinction
between bullying and harassment will be made; however, the session will focus
primarily on workplace bullying. We will
examine many dimensions of the problem – forms, dynamics, prevalence, causes,
consequences, as well as steps to address it.
Finally, our discussion will explore the building blocks to promoting
respect and dignity in the workplace.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying
is a rapidly emerging problem that can jeopardize the safety of students and
staff. In this session, we will look at
the forms, dynamics and impact of cyberbullying. There will be a specific focus on the unique
challenges posed by cyberbullying – it is perceived to be anonymous, occurs
24/7, and extends to an infinite audience.
We will also explore issues such as school’s role in responding to
off-campus incidents, legal responsibilities, effective responses, and policy
development. Finally, there will be a
call for a collective effort between educators, students, and parents to
address this allusive, ever-changing problem.
The Role of
Discretion in Promoting Safe Schools
Discretion
plays a prominent role in the promotion of a caring, respectful, safe school
climate; and yet this pervasive element is rarely acknowledged. Interestingly, heightened concerns about
school safety are leading to increased recognition of the role of discretion,
because it allows for flexibility when responding to the nuances of each
situation. In this session, participants
will have the opportunity to explore a range of factors that impact their use
of discretion – education, training, values, biases and case facts. Finally, we will examine the
interrelationship between discretion and policy when creating a safe school climate.
Contact
Information
Mary Hall,
PhD
Director
Safe Schools
Manitoba
191
Provencher Blvd.
Winnipeg,
MB R2H 0G4
(204)233-1595
