Pop-Up PD - series # 1

We're excited to announce the topics for the first of two unique focuses in this year's Pop Up PD webinar series. This year, we're offering two mini webinar series, each with three unique sessions focused on a common topic. The first series is "Working with Learners Living in Poverty," and you will find the dates, times, descriptions and registration links below.

Webinar #1: Literacy and Essential Skills as a Poverty Reduction Strategy
Thursday, September 26, 2019, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Angela Briscoe from Frontier College will discuss research around literacy and poverty reduction. This webinar will include an overview of the report’s 11 key research findings and 11 strategic recommendations, which point to the need for improved coordination and collaboration in efforts to address poverty in our communities. Best practices will be highlighted, such as customizing learning resources and using learner-centred approaches that harness the experience and needs of adult learners. This webinar will be moderated by Annemarie Wesolowski, Literacy Northwest.
Register @ https://connect.contactnorth.ca/pop_up_1/event/registration.html

Webinar #2: Better Research for Better Practice: Understanding the Characteristics, Experiences and Trajectories of Ontario Works (OW) Clients in Toronto
Thursday, October 24, 2019, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Toronto Employment and Social Services conducted a research study of singles on Ontario Works in Toronto. The focus of the study was to better understand their characteristics, service experiences and needs, how the singles caseload is changing over time, and what factors might
predict exits to employment for this population group. Join us to learn about this important research into the needs of OW clients, including key study findings and how to connect research results to frontline service planning and program design.

This webinar will be moderated by Tamara Kaattari, Literacy Link South Central. Featured Presenters:

• Christine Carrasco, MPH, Policy Development Officer with the City of Toronto Employment and Social Services
• Yuna Kim, PhD, Policy and Research Consultant with the City of Toronto Employment and Social Services

• Lori Bruner, Executive Director, Brant Skills Centre
• Elizabeth Debergh, Executive Director, Wellington County Learning Centre
• Wendy Olson, Program Manager, Bridges Dryden and Area Adult Learning Centre
• Jane Tuer, Executive Director, Project READ Literacy Network