{"id":3347,"date":"2026-08-11T16:02:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T16:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiveeducation.ca\/?page_id=3347"},"modified":"2026-08-30T02:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T02:16:29","slug":"workshops-webinars-for-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hiveeducation.ca\/fr\/services\/workshops-webinars-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshops & Webinars for Families- Descriptions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\tFeel more confident supporting your child at every stage of their education. Hive\u2019s workshops and webinars turn complex educational topics into practical, easy-to-understand guidance that helps families make informed decisions, support learning at home, and navigate the school system with confidence.\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Academics & Supporting Learners<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\t\tNavigating the Education System\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tExplore our engaging webinars and workshops designed to give families practical knowledge, useful strategies, and greater confidence in supporting their child\u2019s education.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\tFinding the Right Fit: Choosing a School for Your Child\t<\/h5>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Choosing a school involves much more than comparing programs or reputations. This workshop helps parents identify their priorities, know what questions to ask, and evaluate factors such as educational projects, schedules, curriculum, school policies, facilities, services, extracurricular activities, fundraising priorities, and school culture.
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\n\t\tMore Than Volunteering: Finding Your Place in Your Child\u2019s School\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Explore the many ways parents can participate in their child\u2019s education\u2014from staying informed and communicating with teachers to volunteering and joining school organizations. We\u2019ll also discuss how schools can create meaningful opportunities for family engagement and build stronger relationships with parents.
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\n\t\tFair Doesn\u2019t Always Mean Equal: Understanding Inclusive Education\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>What does inclusion actually mean in practice? This workshop examines the principles of inclusive education, the difference between equity and equality, and the goals, benefits, challenges, and realities of meeting diverse student needs within today\u2019s classrooms.
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\n\t\tIEPs 101: Understanding Your Child\u2019s Learning Plan\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>A practical introduction to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in Quebec schools. Parents will learn who may need an IEP, what it should contain, when it should be developed and reviewed, what effective goals and strategies look like, and what questions and information parents can bring to the process.
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\n\t\tBeyond the IEP: Understanding Adaptations, Modifications & Supports\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>A follow-up to What Is an IEP?<\/em> that takes a closer look at the supports available to students with diverse learning needs. Parents will learn the differences between adaptations, modifications, evaluation support measures, and other interventions\u2014and what these distinctions can mean for their child\u2019s learning and assessment.
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\n\t\tWhen It\u2019s More Than Conflict: Understanding Bullying, Violence & School Responsibilities\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tLearn how bullying and violence are defined in Quebec education law and how schools are required to prevent and address them. We\u2019ll examine Anti-Bullying and Anti-Violence (ABAV) plans, what they must include, who is responsible for them, and what parents should expect when concerns arise.
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\n\t\tA Seat at the Table: Understanding Your School\u2019s Governing Board\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Discover how governing boards fit into Quebec\u2019s public education system. This workshop explains who sits on a governing board, the roles of its members, how meetings and decisions work, what powers boards have, and how parents can access information and participate effectively.
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\n\t\tWait\u2026 Can They Charge for That? Understanding School Fees\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>School fee invoices can be confusing. This workshop helps parents understand what schools may\u2014and may not\u2014charge families for, how fees are determined and approved, what common invoice items mean, and what questions parents can ask about fees and the use of collected funds.
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\n\t\tWhere Does the School Day Go? Understanding Subject-Time Allocation\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>How much instructional time does your child receive in each subject\u2014and who decides? This workshop explains subject-time allocation, how schools make these decisions, the factors that can influence them, and the potential impact on students\u2019 learning experiences.
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\n\t\tYour Voice Matters: Parent Rights & Educational Decision-Making\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Learn where and how parents have a voice within Quebec\u2019s public education system. This workshop explores key parent rights, opportunities for consultation and participation, and the structures through which families can contribute to decisions affecting their children and school communities.
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\n\t\tWalk In Prepared: Making the Most of School Meetings\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Walk into school meetings prepared, organized, and ready to collaborate. Parents will learn what to do before, during, and after a meeting, including gathering information, identifying priorities, asking productive questions, documenting decisions, and following up effectively.
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\n\t\tWhen Something Isn\u2019t Working: Navigating School Concerns Productively\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>When a concern arises, knowing who to contact\u2014and how to approach the conversation\u2014can make a significant difference. This workshop provides a practical framework for raising concerns, communicating effectively, documenting important information, following up, and maintaining productive relationships with school teams.
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\n\t\tWho Do I Ask? Understanding Who Does What in Education\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Who is responsible for what? This workshop demystifies the many roles within Quebec\u2019s public education system\u2014from teachers, principals, professionals, attendants, and support staff to school service centres\/boards, senior administration, and councils of commissioners\u2014so parents know where to turn when they have questions or concerns.
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\n\t\tAcademics & Supporting Learners\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tGain a clearer understanding of how children learn and discover practical, evidence-informed strategies to support academic success, build independence, and strengthen learning at home.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\tThe Homework Question: When It Helps, When It Hurts & What Parents Can Do\t<\/h5>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Homework should support learning\u2014not overwhelm family life. This workshop explores different purposes and types of homework, appropriate expectations across ages, and how parents can recognize when homework is providing useful practice versus signalling that a child needs additional support.\t<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\tIs My Child Struggling? Knowing What to Look For\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Academic difficulties are not always obvious. Parents will learn how to recognize potential signs of struggle by considering classroom expectations, work samples, assessment timelines, student behaviour, available supports, and conversations with their child and teacher.
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\n\t\tNow What? Turning Academic Concerns into Productive Conversations\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Once you recognize a concern, what comes next? This workshop focuses on communicating proactively with school teams, asking useful questions, understanding the support already being provided, identifying next steps, and working collaboratively to monitor your child\u2019s progress.
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\n\t\t\u201cThat\u2019s Not How I Learned It!\u201d: Making Sense of Modern Math\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Today\u2019s math instruction can look very different from what many parents remember. This workshop explains the thinking behind contemporary approaches to number sense, place value, operations, and mathematical reasoning\u2014and provides practical ways parents can reinforce understanding at home without confusing their child.
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\n\t\tBeyond \u201cJust Read More\u201d: Building Stronger Reading Comprehension\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Strong reading comprehension requires more than simply spending more time reading. Parents will learn the difference between learning to read and reading to learn, how comprehension is taught and assessed, strategies that support understanding, and considerations for students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
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\n\t\tBeyond Spelling & Grammar: Helping Your Child Become a Stronger Writer\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

\n\t\tWriting is a complex process involving much more than spelling and grammar. This workshop explores planning, organization, vocabulary, drafting, revising, editing, and language conventions while showing parents how to support developing writers without taking over the writing process.
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\n\t\tWhat Are They Learning in CCQ? A Parent\u2019s Guide to the Program\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Get a clearer picture of Quebec\u2019s Culture and Citizenship in Qu\u00e9bec (CCQ) program, including its objectives, required content, learning expectations, and evaluation. We\u2019ll also discuss questions parents can ask about classroom approaches, timelines, resources, communication, and sensitive topics addressed through the program.
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\n\t\tMore Than Screen Time: Understanding Quebec\u2019s Digital Competency Framework\t<\/h5>\n\n\n\t

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<\/strong>Digital competency extends far beyond knowing how to use technology. This workshop introduces Quebec\u2019s Digital Competency Framework and explores how schools are expected to develop skills related to information literacy, communication, collaboration, digital citizenship, creativity, problem-solving, and responsible technology use across the curriculum.
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