It’s important to manage your online presence and digital footprint! This past year, kids have faced unique challenges, as many of their in-person activities have been replaced with an increased use of technology. This has resulted in an unprecedented increased online presence and digital footprint for most of us, adults, and kids alike. Everyone should assume that what is shared online will remain online forever. Every action you take online, and information posted about you contributes to your “digital footprint” which can straddle our personal, student and professional lives. Improving our awareness of the traces of data we leave online and [...]

Last Day of Block 1 The Last Day of Block 1 is today, Wednesday, October 20, 2021.  If you have any questions regarding your next scheduled course, please contact your AAEC Admin Head for details. P.A. Day There is a P.A. Day on Friday, October 22, 2021. Block 2 Block 2 courses will start on Monday, October 25, 2021.

It is more important than ever to protect our personal information. With personal devices, smart devices and the internet becoming a routine part of our lives, as we use them to work, learn, exercise, entertain ourselves and socialize, it is more important than ever to protect our personal information and teach our kids to develop habits that will make it part of their day-to-day routine. Like how children learn to be safe outdoors, children need to learn to be safe online. This week we dive into how to protect our personal data and privacy in an always connected world. Visit our Cyber [...]

This week, Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB), along with our partners at the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), is observing Local Government Week by raising civic awareness and recognizing the leadership and contributions of school board trustees. ​​School board trustees are the longest-standing form of elected representation in Ontario. Since 1807, generations of community-minded citizens have made decisions on behalf of local, publicly funded schools, building the foundation of our system to what it is today. Our trustees set our vision, develop policies, allocate resources, and help create the goals that lay the foundation driving programs and operations in [...]

On October 14, Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) Chair of the Board Bruce Reain was presented with a cheque, alongside Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Chair of the Board Carol Carriveau-Truchon, to support nutrition programs in Huntsville schools. The generous donation of $6,000+ was received from the Rotary Club of Huntsville, Lions Club of Huntsville and Baysville, and Kiwanis Club of Huntsville Muskoka.

Online Courses Available From Oct 25, 2021 - Jun 28, 2022 The following Online Courses are available at all Adult & Alternate Education Centres from October 25, 2021 to June 28, 2022. Due to our continuous intake model, students can start a course at any time during this period. English ENG3C – English (Grade 11 College) This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic [...]

P.A. Day - Friday, October 22, 2021 On Friday, October 22, education staff in Trillium Lakelands District School Board will be focusing their learning primarily on equity and inclusion. Professional Activity Day agenda Morning Staff Census Starting the Conversation: Equity and Inclusion at TLDSB School Improvement and Equity Plan Development Afternoon Anti-Sex Trafficking

Safe and secure Wi-Fi connections are just as important as having secure devices and online accounts. Nowadays, most devices are connected to the internet through our home network, our school or office network, a data plan, or a public Wi-Fi hotspot. Many of the applications installed on our devices require an internet connection to access online services and function properly. Our devices will often look to connect to available Wi-Fi hotspots irrespective of whether that Wi-Fi connection is safe or not. It is up to the device user to ensure appropriate security and safety measures are taken when connecting to public [...]

Block 2: Day School Courses The following Day School Courses are available at the Bracebridge, Huntsville and Lindsay Adult & Alternate Education Centres for Block 2 starting October 25, 2021. Bracebridge HSP3C – Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology (Grade 11 College) This course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are the major concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study and the research methods they employ. Students will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of [...]

Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving to all AAEC staff and students! May everyone have a safe and happy holiday. A reminder that there are no classes today, Monday, October 11, 2021. Classes will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Last Day of Block 1 will take place on Friday, October 20, 2021.