OACAS Annual Conference - June 4-6th, 2014

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th, 2014

Execut ive Meeting: 9:00 am – 10:45 am

Opening Day Registrat ion: 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Greet ings and Opening Remarks : 10:45 am Theresa Kennedy - Superintendent , ALCDSB

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tony Di Lena – Defin ing Problematic Student Absenteeism – “Every School Day Counts” This presentation will serve to define problematic absenteeism and will identify effective practices to assist individual schools and school boards.

12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch (provided)

1:00 – 3:30 pm Dick O’Brien – Well Being and Being Well , The Advers i ty Quotient In order to be there for others in healthy ways, you must first be there for yourself. This positive and uplifting presentation focuses on the small, simple changes that create results in taking better care of yourself, being ready for your day and enjoying personal time.

4:00 – 9:00 pm Private Bus Tour of the County $20.00 See the sights of the County! Enjoy a tour and tasting at the Barley Days Brewery, shopping in the quaint town

of Bloomfield along with dinner and wine tasting at the Norman Hardy Winery and Vineyard.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5th, 2014

Hot Buffet Breakfast For Ful l Conference Part ic ipants : 7:00 – 9:00 am

Registrat ion of Day Guests : 8:00 – 9:00 am Greet ings : 9:00 am

Mandy Savery-Whiteway (HPEDSB) and Tony DiLena (PSAC)

9:15 – 11:45 am Dr . Wayne Hammond – The Resi l iency In i t iat ive This presentation will highlight the concept of resiliency, a strength-based model of assessment and practice; explore the role of protective factors; and outline the implications for intervention/prevention and programming and capacity building. Dr. Hammond will outline the more effective ways to understand and develop the strengths and capabilities that can transform the lives of people in positive ways.

11:45 am – 1:00 pm Lunch (provided) 11:45 am – 1:00 pm: OACAS Annual General Meeting

1:00 – 2:30 pm Dr . Wayne Hammond – Applying Resi l iency In i t iat ives in your Organizat ion

OACAS Annual Conference - June 4-6th, 2014

2:45 – 3:45 pm Mark Agius (Senior Pol icy Advisor) – MCYS Transformation Strategy This presentation will review the Moving on Mental Health action plan and discuss the delivery of child and youth mental health services within a transformed system.

OACAS Banquet : Awards, Dinner and Dance in the Park Bal lroom DJ – Bi l l

Cocktai ls – 6:30 pm (Cash Bar) Dinner – 7:00 pm

FRIDAY, JUNE 6th, 2014

Hot Buffet Breakfast For Ful l Conference Part ic ipants : 7:00 – 9:00 am

Registrat ion of Day Guests : 8:00 – 9:00 am

Greet ings : 9:00 am Mark Fisher – Superintendent , HPEDSB

9:15 – 11:30 am Louisa Jewel l – The Science of Happiness and Well-Being, Leveraging Posi t ive Emotions, and the Appl icat ion to Organizat ions and Roles In this workshop you will learn: the latest research in positive emotions and the Broaden and Build Theory of Positive Emotions; practical hands-on techniques for increasing positive emotions in students; and solution-focused questions that increase positive emotions in the counseling session to fuel positive goal attainment and generate greater possibilities.

11:30 am– 12:30 pm Lunch (provided)

12:30 – 2:00 pm Louisa Jewel l – F ixed vs . Growth Mindset and the Appl icat ion to Organizat ions and Roles In this workshop you will learn: the difference between the fixed and growth mindset and the research supporting this; practical tools to discover a student’s mindset and techniques to help them develop a growth mindset; and how to give feedback and praise to promote a growth mindset.

2:15 – 3:30 pm Louisa Jewel l – Bui lding Self-Eff icacy and the Appl icat ion to Organizat ions and Roles In this workshop you will learn: how the solution focused approach to counseling leverages and is supported by the research in self-efficacy; solution-focused techniques for building self-efficacy and improving performance; and about Hope Theory and techniques for increasing hope with students.

3:30 – 4:00 pm Wrap Up

OACAS Annual Conference - June 4-6th, 2014

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Travelodge Hotel – Bel lev i l le 11 Bay Bridge Road, Belleville, Ontario T: (613) 968 – 3411 www.bellevilletravelodgehotel.com

Enjoy a restful and relaxing stay at The Travelodge Hotel Belleville located on 100 acres of scenic lakefront parkland surrounded by safe, well lit walking trails. The Hotel features an outdoor pool along with an indoor pool with a 135-foot corkscrew waterslide, cardiovascular workout room, and a games room. Enjoy free parking and free Wi-Fi Internet access. This hotel is located at the Bay Bridge, which is the gateway to Prince Edward County. Guests may wish to extend their stay to

explore “the County” which offers over 35 local wineries, Sandbanks Provincial Park, many boutiques, golf courses and restaurants.

TRAVEL DETAILS

Belleville is located in Eastern Ontario approximately 275 km from Ottawa and 185 km from Toronto.

OACAS Annual Conference - June 4-6th, 2014

The city is situated on the beautiful Bay of Quinte near Prince Edward County, which is known for it’s many wineries and vineyards.

Directions from the West Drive east on ON-401E toward to Kingston. Take exit 538 for County Road 1/Wallbridge-Loyalist toward Belleville/Stirling. Turn right onto Wallbridge Loyalist Road and travel approximately 5 minutes. Turn left onto Dundas Street West/Hastings 2 for about 5 minutes. Turn right onto Bay Bridge Road/ON-62 South. Turn left onto Four Seasons Road then slightly left onto Mary Street. Destination will be on the right hand side. Directions from the East Drive west on ON-401W toward Toronto. Take exit 543A to merge onto N Front Street/Hwy 62/ON-62 toward Belleville. Continue to follow Hwy 62/ON-62 South for about 7 minutes. Turn right onto Dundas Street E/Hasting 2/ON-62 South (signs for Ontario 62 West) for 2 minutes. Turn left onto Bay Bridge Road/ON-62 South. Turn left onto Four Seasons Road and then slightly left onto Mary Street. Destination will be on the right.

OACAS Annual Conference - June 4-6th, 2014

CONFERENCE COST AND REGISTRATION

Ful l Conference Package Includes:

Accommodations for Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 to Friday, June 6th, 2014 Parking, Wireless Internet, Full Conference Program with Refreshments

Thursday - Breakfast, Lunch, Banquet Friday - Breakfast, Lunch

Single Occupancy (Member) : $475 Double Occupancy (Member) : $450 Single Occupancy (Non-member) : $525 Double Occupancy (Non-member) : $500

Please note that accommodations are on a “first come first serve” basis. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Please note that all Hotel Bookings must be reserved through the Conference Committee. For

inquiries please contact Dot Burshaw at dburshaw@hpedsb.on.ca, 613-966-1170 ext. 2313

Bus tour of the County (evening of Wednesday, June 4th): $20 (payable at the conference)

Day Rates ( Includes lunch and refreshments )

Thursday, June 5th, 2014: $100 *Optional Banquet for an additional $40 Friday, June 6th, 2014: $100

Cl ick on the l ink below to register :

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P lease register onl ine and provide payment by mai l , no later than May 9th, 2014

Please make cheques payable to HPEDSB (OACAS Conference) , and mai l to :

Attent ion: Dot Burshaw

Secretary, HPEDSB 156 Ann St .

Bel levi l le , ON K8N 3L3