Highlights from our Making Connections Conference 2017
Academic or Applied?
Choosing the right path
Speakers:Steve Yee:泭Principal, Oakwood Collegiate, where grade 9 classes are Enhanced Pathways Academic Anthony Miller:泭Assistant Curriculum Leader of HPE and Student Success, Oakwood Collegiate Philip Vettese:泭Assistant Curriculum Leader of English, Oakwood Collegiate Jim Spyropoulos:泭Executive Superintendent, Equity and Engagement, Toronto DSB Moderator:泭Naeem Siddiq, Ontario Principals Council |
Overview:There are many pathways to a successful adulthood. For some, university is the right post-secondary destination; for others, its college or apprenticeship. It is increasingly hard to get a job without some type of post-secondary education or training. How can we make sure that students are keeping as many doors open as possible as they face the future? Are we asking students to make decisions when theyre too young? Do the course choices students must make in grade 8 close some doors too early? Is it time for Ontario to change its streaming policies? |
Session introduction from Naeem Siddiq
![]() Anthony Miller |
![]() Philip Vettese, Steve Yee, and Anthony Miller |
Remarks from Jim Spyropoulos
Naeem Siddiq shares a story about streaming
Steve Yee (Principal), Anthony Miller (Assistant Curriculum Leader of HPE and Student Success), and Philip Vettese (Assistant Curriculum Leader of English) from Oakwood Collegiate


