Grand Erie District School Board is proud to offer an Equity Speaker Series to its staff as part of our ongoing commitment, education and awareness related to Safe and Inclusive Schools.  Previous Equity Speaker Series have included such topics as Dignity and Socio-Economic Status, Human Rights—Religion, Disability and Competing Interests, Race and Culture, and tomorrow’s session celebrates LGBTQ Perspectives & Allies in Education.  We’ve had a wonderful response from our staff to attend this session and we are pleased to invite members of the media to attend.

Please join us for an in-depth panel discussion from speakers who will share their personal journey and expertise from the perspective of the LGBTQ community.  Hosted on the International Day Against Homophobia, learn how this topic will create an awareness that equity for all supports student learning.

Guest panelists include Marco Felvus (Child and Youth Worker), Deirdre Pike (Social Planner/Positive Space Trainer), Kevin Raymond (Parent), and Helen Victoros (Teacher).

Date:  Thursday, May 17, 2012         Time:  4:30 pm – 7:30 pm         Location:  Joseph Brant Learning Centre, 347 Erie Avenue, Brantford

Equity and Inclusive Education is about making sure that students, parents, and members of the school community are welcomed and respected and that every student is supported and inspired to succeed in a culture of high expectations for learning. For more information on Equity and Inclusive Education, please visit http://www.granderie.ca/SCHOOLS/EquityandInclusiveEducation.aspx

Shawn McKillop  |  Manager of Communications and Community Relations Grand Erie District School Board  |  349 Erie Avenue Brantford ON N3T 5V3
Office: 519.756.6301 ext. 281147  |  Toll-free: 1.888.548.8878  |  Fax: 519.756.9181 Cell: 1.905.978.1417  |  shawn.mckillop@granderie.ca  |  www.granderie.ca

Supplemental– http://www.homophobiaday.org/