support for filipino newcomer youth, teachers, and parents
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Support for Filipino Newcomer Youth, Teachers, and Parents: Exploring Community Partnerships
Philippine Teachers Association of Canada
Monica Batac, Rowell Perez, Perly Laganas, Rose Apilado, Cielito Drapeza
February 2, 2016
Presentation
What is PTAC? • Snapshot of membership and organization • Community commitments & partnerships
Exploring potential partnerships with TCDSB
Community Partnerships
Focus • Support newcomer teachers, students, and
parents Goals • Encourage parental engagement in school • Support student success (academic and post-
secondary) • Support Philippine-trained teachers in accessing
their profession • Promote community engagement
Community Partnerships
Resources • Established/settled parents, families, youth • Ontario-certified Filipino teachers and support
staff in education • Filipino student organizations (FCAR, etc.) • Settlement agencies (KMC, etc.)
Areas to Explore
Expanding after school programs for students • (KMC, Ryerson Filipino Canadian Association of Ryerson FCAR, PTAC)
Expanding PTAC’s programs • Mentoring newcomer teachers • Connecting with TCDSB teachers
Mentoring/Networking with newcomer families
Collaborating with other organizations and associations
How?
Partnering for programs & events • Leveraging networks and community resources • Press release and other media
PTAC: Plans for an upcoming event for parents • KMC keen to partner • PTAC to partner with FCPACE
PTAC: Plans for an upcoming event for youth • KMC and FCAR keen to partner