March 30, 2021

With the intention to support families during this pandemic, the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon Parents’ Participation Committee will offer a series of techno-educational workshops in April. In light of the important contributions of parents to the learning and well-being of students, these workshops aim to assist families as they continue to support their children in their learning. These virtual workshops, led by CSC Nouvelon techno-educational specialists, will be offered via Microsoft Teams. 

Parent Portal (Portail parents) workshop, Wednesday, April 7, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

In this workshop, Ms. Marthe Langlois, Technical Support Coordinator at CSC Nouvelon, will provide participants with an overview of the different components of the CSC Nouvelon’s Parent Portal (Portail parents).Participants will learn how to better use this communication tool for educational purposes, to access numerous educational resources and to better support their child in their learning. 

Microsoft Teams workshop, Wednesday, April 21, 9:55 a.m. and 3:55 p.m.

Ms. Crystal Dupuis, Learning Consultant at CSC Nouvelon, will share her expertise of the Microsoft Teams platform in order to help parents master this tool. Microsoft Teams is of great importance to students as it enables communication between teacher and student through their computer or iPad. This platform allows teachers to teach their classes virtually. 

Technological Helping Tools: One Step Closer to Success workshop, Wednesday, April 28, 9:55 a.m. & 3:55 p.m.

Ms. Mélanie Lamarche-Wing, Learning Consultant at CSC Nouvelon, will show parents whose children have an individualized Education Plan (IEP) and assistive technology where to find related resources. Parents will become familiar with the many assistive technology functions, software and applications available to their child. They will be able to identify those related to the specific needs of their child and, above all, get involved in the learning and educational use of their child's assistive learning technology. 

These techno-educational workshops are offered to families of the CSC Nouvelon. To register, visit: www.nouvelon.ca/ateliers or call 705 673-5626 or 1-800-259-5567. 

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon offers a French-language Catholic Educational Program that is widely recognized for its excellence. The CSC Nouvelon provides a quality learning environment and academic program that runs from early childhood to adult education, with some 6,400 students enrolled in 27 elementary, 1 virtual school and 10 secondary schools.

Source:   
Paul de la Riva
Director of Communications and External Relations
Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvelon
705-673-5626, ext. 294  / 705-677-8195 (cell)