Parents and Guardians of 2022-23 DDSB JK/SK students 👋🏼 Join the Getting Ready to Communicate virtual session to learn about: ✔️ Speech and language development ✔️ Navigating supports and resources 📅 May 5, 2022 🕖 7:00 p.m. Register at bit.ly/3L3IwOt

Hey DDSB Staff! Please check out the CRRP Google Classroom for details on joining this learning opportunity! Durham District School Board (DDSB) #BuildingCriticalConsciousness

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REMINDER ‼️ Last day to register to get FREE pizza delivered hot and fresh to your home! 🍕 Register to join the Durham Partners Virtual Conference on May 17 from 6 - 8 p.m. bit.ly/3ER1pC1

Register for the Durham Partners Virtual Conference to learn tips from the experts about building and maintaining positive relationships: bit.ly/3ER1pC1 📅 May 17 🕕 6:00 p.m. Each family who registers by May 10 will have FREE pizza delivered to their door! 🍕

Durham District School Board (DDSB), even if CMHW is over, we can continue to create and maintain mentally healthy classrooms with simple, everyday classroom practices by accessing these easy to implement evidence-informed resources. smho-smso.ca/educators/take…

We are aware that a trustee has made public statements on twitter that are contrary to the commitment, values and actions of the Durham District School Board and our responsibility to promote and respect the Ontario Human Rights Code. Full statement: ddsb.ca/Modules/News/i…

Today, while celebrating the Freedom to Love, we also draw attention to the unacceptable violence and discrimination faced by 2SLGBTQ+people.

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On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia🏳️‍🌈, UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet celebrates all the persons who are fighting for a world where #LGBTIQ+ people can live free from violence & discrimination. 👉ow.ly/nRQb50Ja59t #IDAHOBIT UN Free & Equal

Durham Youth PRIDE promises to be a fantastic event! We hope to see you there! Equity_DDSB DRPS Equity & Inclusion Unit Durham Children's Aid Society PFLAG Canada Durham @egalecanada

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Youth Pride Durham is a free, safe and inclusive celebration for 2SLGBTQI+ youth/children/families and allies. Join an afternoon of fun! Visit community agency booths for info. on 2SLGBTQI+ programs/supports Equity_DDSB Durham District School Board (DDSB) Durham Children's Aid Society DRPS Equity & Inclusion Unit

Make June Joyful for yourself and others……

Since it is both National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, what better time than to re-introduce the term "Two-Spirit". It reflects complex Indigenous understandings of gender roles, spirituality, and the history of sexual and gender diversity in Indigenous cultures

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Planning ahead for the next school year? 📅 The upcoming 2022-23 school year calendars for DDSB elementary and secondary are available on the DDSB website bit.ly/3x9Rhly.

"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are" E.E. Cummings. Equity_DDSB Durham District School Board (DDSB) Positive School Climates DDSB

The DDSB would like to congratulate Trustee Patrice Barnes on her recent election as Member of Provincial Parliament for Ajax and wishes her well as she continues to serve our community in a new role.

Pflag Durham Region and Pflag Simcoe have partnered and are offering a virtual conference entitled Still OUT Here on the evening of June 15, 2022, supporting the 2SLGBTQI community for PRIDE Month. Please find the link to register for sessions here: bit.ly/3xanisA