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The Living Classroom Think Tank Event Think Tank Report: The Living Classroom Journey—What We’ve Learned and Where We’re Going
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, representatives from educational institutions and long-term care (LTC) homes across the province of Ontario gathered at The Chelsea Hotel in Toronto for the “Living Classroom Journey—What We’ve Learned and Where We’re Going” program partners’ Think Tank. The event, hosted by the combined Living Classroom program team from the RIA, CLRI,…
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Parkwood Mennonite Home, June 7, 2024 Living Classroom Think Tank: Strengthening partnerships to improve PSW education
The Living Classroom program aims to address the increasing need for personal support workers (PSWs) in long-term care (LTC) homes. This initiative thrives on the synergy between LTC homes and educational institutions, creating a robust environment for shared learning and practical experience. The Living Classroom Think Tank, held on June 7 at Parkwood Mennonite Home…
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Innovative partnership for the CEPEO and the UCPR
On February 7, 2024, the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (the “CEPEO”) and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (the “UCPR”) announced an innovative partnership between the école des adultes Le Carrefour and the Prescott and Russell Residence. This collaboration marks an important step in both organizations’ commitment to education and community well-being.
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NNDSB’S PSW Graduates Filling Community Labour Gaps
The first graduates of Near North District School Board’s (NNDSB) personal support worker (PSW) program are already filling labour gaps in local health care.
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Webinar – Grow Your Own PSWs: Regional Adaptations of the Living Classroom in Long Term Care
Join us for a Living Classroom webinar, part of AdvantAge Ontario’s Virtual Summer School. Visit the website for the full program and registration details. Grow Your Own PSWs: Regional Adaptations of the Living Classroom in Long Term Care Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 10:15 am-11:15 pm Speakers Scott Mitchell, Knowledge Broker, Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging…
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Grow Your Own PSWs: Regional Adaptations of the Living Classroom in LTC
UPDATE (March 18): The AdvantAge Ontario conference has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
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The Living Classroom and Health Human Resources in Long-Term Care
The Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care (CLRI) will be presenting on the Living Classroom at the AdvantAge Region 7 meeting in Ottawa on Friday, November 8, 2019. This interactive presentation by the Ontario CLRI and invited guests will explore successful Living Classroom models in Ontario (including the Ottawa region).
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Full-Day Workshop: Best Practices in Implementing a Living Classroom for Programs in Seniors Care
Join us on Friday, November 22, 2019, for an opportunity to understand the key features of implementing a successful Living Classroom for post-secondary education in seniors care. Conestoga College in partnership with Schlegel Villages and the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, has over a decade of experience operating a living classroom. Benefit from the experience…
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Fall Open House – The Village at University Gates
Join Conestoga College on November 24, 2018 for information sessions and a tour of the Living Classroom facility, highlighting programs offered at Schlegel Villages’ The Village at University Gates.
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New PSW program being launched
Reprinted from Fort Frances Times Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce our new partnership with the Rainy River District campus of Confederation College. Together we have launched an inventive curriculum model for the Personal Support Worker (PSW) program starting this fall. While studying on-site at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home here, this compressed 16-week…