Northern Secondary School Council

Are you the parent or guardian of a student with disabilities/special education needs in the TDSB? The TDSB SEAC would like to hear from you.

Date: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual or In-person at TDSB Board Office, 5050 Yonge St., North York

The entire SEAC meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026 will be made up of parents/guardians of students with disabilities/special education needs speaking to SEAC. All parents are invited to comment on 2 key questions:

1. What barriers have you and your child encountered in school, if any?
2. What recommendations do you have to remove and prevent these barriers, and to enhance the experiences at school for students with disabilities/special education needs?

Participants who wish to share their comments either in person or virtually should complete this form.

Wednesday, February 25, 7 pm, virtual presentation

Guest speaker: Wendy Bamatter, PhD. Do you sometimes, or perhaps more often than you’d like, find yourself parenting from a place of emotional reactivity? Maybe you yell or make threats because, in the moment, it feels like the only available option. Perhaps you shut down and disconnect, becoming numb as a way to cope. These reactions are common and understandable responses to caregiver burnout. When burnout goes unrecognized or unaddressed, it can take a significant toll on caregivers’ mental health, relationships, and physical well-being. Parenting today is complex and demanding, and research suggests that rates of caregiver burnout are at historic highs. For parents raising children with serious mental health challenges, the demands are even greater. In this talk, we will draw on research from psychology, neuroscience, and family systems to define caregiver burnout, explore the factors that contribute to its development and persistence, and of course, discuss ways to address it early and sustainably.  Presented as part of the Expert Education Series by The Sashbear Foundation.

Feb 8 to March 8 

Cob’s Bread at Yonge and Davisville (1969 Yonge Street) is helping us support Northern’s Student Grab n Go Lunch Program.  It is hard to focus when you are hungry, and we believe every student deserves access to healthy food options. Currently, a free lunch is served 4 days a week by our parent and student volunteers. Help keep the program strong and enjoy some delicious baked goods as well!