Introduction to Leading Safe and Accepting Schools video, link: https://vimeo.com/122033657

Joanne Bénard, former superintendent with the Nipissing Parry Sound District School Board video: https://vimeo.com/user38299773

Jean-Francois Thibadeau Leading Safe and Accepting Schools address. See video https://vimeo.com/127147345

There is evidence every day that the student who gets support and help at home is more successful at school. In developing this Tool Kit, there was considerable contact with families and community members who shared the techniques they have been using to work with children and youth. These good ideas are included here and will help parents to engage in the learning of their own children.

The critical factors in the success of health promotion initiatives are to have school districts select evidence-based programs and implement them with fidelity—monitoring implementation and measuring outcomes will be critical in this regard. In doing this, we are faced with changing how educators choose programs, implement them and evaluate them. While these changes will not be easily accomplished, achieving them is essential to improving the life outcomes of our children and youth. Moreover, the convergence of need and capacity in the developed world gives us an opportunity to improve the life outcomes of our children and youth who make up 25% of our population and 100% of our future.

When combined with differentiation, multi-level texts are a powerful strategy to support shared literacy experiences in and inclusive classroom setting.

The Capacity Building Series is produced by the Student Achievement Division of the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat of the Ontario Ministry of Education in order to support leadership and instructional effectiveness in Ontario schools. Third Teacher discusses the need to address and evaluate the physical learning space of Ontario classrooms.

This document discusses opportunities to learn about mental health across the curriculum in a range of programs, subjects and courses, such as: ? Developing self-regulation in FDK; ? Learning about stereotypes and stigma through the Arts; and ? Reading, writing and speaking about resiliency and mental health and addictions in Language, English and other languages. “Mental health and emotional well-being involve the healthy balance of all aspects of life – physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual. A person with good mental health is able to think, feel, act, and interact in a way that permits him or her to enjoy life while being able to cope with the challenges that arise. Mental health is connected to how we think about and appraise ourselves, our lives, and the people we know and care about. It involves our ability to make realistic sense of the world around us and to react meaningfully to it.” The Ontario Curriculum, Health and Physical Education, Grades 1-8, Interim Edition, 2010 (revised), p.33

Trillium Lakelands District School Board, as a part of their communication strategy, has developed a series of Message Maps for administrators to use when dealing with sensitive issues in schools and discussions with the media, and other school stakeholders. This particular PDF deals with bullying. The format and use of the Message Maps helps to keep messaging consistent across the district that is being given out via schools.

PREVNet is pleased to release Bullying Prevention: Facts and Tools for Schools, our latest comprehensive resource for educators and school administrators. This resource, created with the guidance of the Ontario Ministry of Education comprises Fact Sheets and Tools to support your ongoing bullying prevention and safe and accepting school efforts at your school. Address http://www.prevnet.ca/resources/bullying-prevention-facts-and-tools-for-schools

HOPE is a community based, parent-run organization that provides hope, encouragement, resources and education to parents of acting out youth in a safe, confidential and supportive environment. Address www.hope4parents.ca

A variety of resources are available for educators and adults who work with youth. Information is included for a selection of specific occupations that deal primarily with youth. As well, tip sheets and checklists are available on this site. Address http://www.prevnet.ca/bullying/educators

Many youth take pictures/videos and send them to friends or post the content online. Sometimes, the content may end up on the Internet. When this happens, removing the picture/video is often a primary focus. If a youth you know has been impacted by a sexual picture/video being posted on the Internet, there are some practical steps that can be taken to regain some control over the content. This link takes you to a site that gives advise on how to address a range of issues associated with social media postings. Address https://needhelpnow.ca/app/en/

Professional learning modules in the areas of Equity and Inclusion and Bullying Prevention are offered for educators and other members of the school staff on this site. The modules are designed to provide education workers with resources and proven strategies to assist them in handling the overall issues of bullying, homophobia, racism, and sexism in schools and specific incidents that schools deal with. Address http://www.safeatschool.ca/index.php?q=plm

A variety of resources are available for parents on the PREVNET website. The site offers tip sheets on topics such as cyber bullying, how to stand up to bullying, bullying at different ages, bullying of LGBTQ youth and lastly, information about how to develop formative consequences. There are also brief videos available that address similar topics. Address http://www.prevnet.ca/bullying/parents

A vast compendium of resources that support safe, accepting and inclusive schools can be accessed from this site. Address https://www.ontario.ca/page/creating-safe-and-accepting-schools-resources-schools-and-school-boards

This Portal provides you with resources and solutions to plan programs for promoting health and preventing diseases in your community. The site consolidates multiple sources of trusted and credible information in one place. Address http://cbpp-pcpe.phac-aspc.gc.ca/

The Critical Media Literacy initiative was a project made possible by the following organizations: Ontario Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat, Elementary Teachers Federation, Ontario Secondary Schools Teachers Federation, Ontario Principals Council, Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association, Ontario Public School Board Association, and Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association. Two editions of this resource were released, in total 13 units of study are available to address violence. Address http://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/learn/media/critical-media-literacy-resources

The Ontario Leadership Framework (OLF) describes successful individual and small group practices for both school and system leaders, as well as effective organizational practices at both school and system levels. In addition, the OLF includes a section entitled Personal Leadership Resources. This section distils evidence about leadership traits and dispositions most likely to influence the effectiveness with which leadership practices are enacted. Address http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/leadership/framework.html

Ontario's Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy provides a framework to help the education community identify and remove discriminatory biases and systemic barriers to student achievement. Address https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-equity-and-inclusive-education-strategy-2009

What Do I Do If My Child is Gay? Lead With Love is a 35-minute documentary created to help answer that question. Our goal is to provide comfort, information, and guidance for parents who have recently learned that their son or daughter is lesbian, gay, or bisexual. The film follows four families as they share their honest reactions to hearing that their child is gay, including the intense emotions, fears, and questions that it raised. Interviews with psychologists, teachers, and clergy provide factual answers to parents' most commonly asked questions, as well as concrete guidance to help parents keep their children healthy and safe during this challenging time. Address http://www.leadwithlovefilm.com/

In this 14-minute video, First Nations elders, an Inuit elder and a Métis senator share personal stories of tragedy, experience, wisdom and cultural identity. Their words underline the importance of understanding our Canadian history and the experiences First Nations, Inuit and Métis students bring to our classrooms. These stories will help educators enhance their professional knowledge and practice. The Ontario College of Teachers developed this resource to support the development of Additional Qualifications course guidelines. Address http://www.oct.ca/resources/videos/voices-of-wisdom

MyGSA.ca is a resource for parents, students and classroom teachers full of materials related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) equity and inclusive education. Address www.mygsa.ca

This article was written by Dr. David Wolfe, RBC Investments Chair in Children's Mental Health & Developmental Psychology. Address: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/guides-and-publications/tips-for-building-healthy-relationships-with-your-teenagers