PEER Kindergarten Transition Program
The “Preschoolers Esteem & Emotional Readiness” Program
Getting Ready
The Preschoolers Esteem & Emotional Readiness (PEER) program, developed by BC Family Hearing Resource Centre, is designed to educate parents about how to effectively advocate for their child’s specific needs as related to hearing loss/deafness in school settings. This consists of ten monthly evening online parent sessions and four events for children. PEER is available to families one year prior to their child’s entrance into Kindergarten.
Find Out MoreRegister HereDates for 2023-2024
PEER for Parents: Session 1: NAVIGATING THE KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION
Oct. 4, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
PEER for Parents: Session 2: EDUCATION FAIR
Oct. 11, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
PEER for Parents: Session 3: DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN IN THE CLASSROOM
Nov. 1, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
PEER for Kids:
Nov. 18, 2023, 12:00-1:30pm, In-Person Pizza (Saturday)
PEER for Parents: Session 4: EDUCATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES
Dec. 6, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
PEER for Parents: Session 5: ACCESS: WHAT IS IT & HOW IS IT ACHIEVED? (PART 1)
Jan. 10, 2024, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
PEER for Parents: Session 6: ACCESS: WHAT IS IT & HOW IS IT ACHIEVED? (PART 2)
Jan. 24, 2024, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
PEER for Parents: Session 7: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CHILD SELF-ADVOCACY
Feb. 21, 2024, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
PEER for Parents: Session 8: PARENT ADVOCACY
Mar. 6, 2024, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
PEER for Parents: Session 9: TEAM MEETINGS, INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS (IEP’S) & BEYOND
Apr. 3, 2024, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
PEER for Kids: PARENT PARTICIPATION CHILDREN’S CLASSROOM
Apr. 13 & 14, 2024, In-Person Classroom at the Surrey Centre / Online
PEER in Action (for Parents):
Oct. 23, 2024, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
Family Programs
The BC Family Hearing Resource Society has a variety of programs designed specifically for families looking to learn everything they can to help their children flourish.
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