Every Child Deserves a Strong Start- Preparing Children for a New School Year
Starting a new school year is an important transition that can bring new routines, expectations, and social experiences for children. This webinar explores practical ways to prepare children for a positive start to the school year while supporting their social, emotional, and physical wellbeing. It will also provide guidance on responding to transition challenges using child-centered and strengths-based approaches that recognize each child’s individual needs and abilities.
Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand practical strategies to prepare children for a successful transition into the new school year.
- Identify ways to support children’s social, emotional, and physical wellbeing during periods of change.
- Learn how to respond to transition challenges using child-centered and strengths-based approaches.
About the Speaker
Refah Fares is an Educator and Social Worker with over ten years of experience supporting children, youth, and families across mainstream classrooms and community settings. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary and a Social Work Diploma from Mount Royal University.
Her expertise includes inclusive education, individualized learning support, IEP implementation, classroom engagement and behavior support, social-emotional development, child protection, case management, and family-centered practice. At TDCC, Refah works collaboratively with educators, therapists, and parents to individualize support, promote participation, and help children progress toward their academic and social-emotional goals.
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