On the eve of Mental Illness Awareness Week 2018 ETFO announced the release of a free, online resource for educators called Everyday Mental Health Classroom Resource. The resource can be accessed at: smh-assist.ca/emhc. This resource was co-developed over the past two years by School Mental Health ASSIST and ETFO.
In this section, you will find information about how to keep your children healthy. In addition to the Tips to Get Active, you will find topics on safety, parenting, teen pregnancies, drugs and so on.
We are educators who provide a strong voice to lobby, advocate and support the development and delivery of quality curriculum in Health and Physical Education.
Our vision is that all children and youth value and enjoy the lifelong benefits of healthy, active living. Since 1921, we have worked in partnership with school boards, public health, government, non-government organizations and companies to develop groundbreaking programs and services. Ophea (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association) is a registered provincial charity.
Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) empowers the PHE Community with quality programs, professional development services, and community activations to ensure equitable access to the benefits of quality physical and health education and healthy learning environments.
PREVNet works to eliminate violence and promote healthy relationships for youth and is dedicated to working toward addressing the systemic racism and the impacts of colonization that puts marginalized groups at higher risks of violence. PREVNet believes it is our collective responsibility to listen, learn, and act to ensure the rights of Indigenous people are recognized and implemented. (from website)
The Guidelines provide guidance to educators and policy makers for the development and evaluation of comprehensive evidence-based sexual health education in Canada.
When it comes to learning about sex, children learn from a number of different sources including parents, peers, schools, the internet, media, and religious institutions. However, parents are a child’s most important role model. Learn more about talking to your child about sex.