Learn a step-by-step approach to choosing the right school for your child. There are many factors to consider when choosing a school, and what may be a great school for your neighbors child may not be the best fit for yours. Gain insider information on how to assess your child's learning style against your families 'wants' and 'needs', and get advice on where to start, research tips and must-ask questions.
Presenters:
Judy Winberg, M.Ed (Toronto Fair)
Education expert and director of Options in Education, Judy Winberg has extensive experience in school administration, counseling and guidance. Judy is familiar with the full range of schools, resources and programs available to families and is committed to true partnerships between home and school to ensure success.
Mauren Murray (Halton-Peel Fair)
As director of M & M Communications, Maureen Murray consults and writes on a range of education and health-care issues. Schooling options and unique learning styles are her favourite topics. She has written numerous articles guiding parents through the school search and has also gone through the steps twice with her own sons.
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Why ISN'T your child attending a boarding school?
Many families rule out boarding schools because of the cost, guilt or outdated stereotypes. Today's boarding schools offer tremendous benefits and advantages that should not be overlooked. Join Struan Robertson as he identifies some of the common myths associated with boarding schools that cause some parents to miss considering what might be the greatest gift they could ever offer a child.
Presenter: Struan Robertson
Independent school consultant Struan Robertson, director of Struan Robertson & Associates, has spent the past 10 years helping to connect thousands of families with the right independent schools. Robertson is not only a champion of the boarding school experience - he's a boarding school graduate!
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Financial advice: Planning for your child's education
A seminar you cannot afford to miss! RBC Financial planners unravel the mysteries of educational financing. Learn how to work education costs into your budget while gathering details about incentives such as tax benefits, grants and scholarships
Presenters:
John King (Toronto Fair)
RBC Investment & Retirement Financial Planner, John King has more than 20 years experience in the financial services industry. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto and has completed his Professional Financial Planning designation through the Canadian Securities Institute. He specializes in helping clients find financial solutions to achieve their personal goals through every stage of their life. John is married with two children and resides in Markham.
Daryl G. Loader (Halton-Peel Fair)
RBC Wealth Management Financial Planner, Daryl G. Loader has been an industry professional for the past eight years. He specializes in working with families to develop personal financial planning strategies that reflect their core values and objectives.
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