Education Day
October 24-25 | Sheraton Centre, Toronto
Why register for Education Day?
Reach your professional development goals
Our Education Day program is designed to help you reach your professional goals faster.
Stay up-to-date on changes in the housing sector
Featuring in-depth, comprehensive full and half-day courses, we dive deep into current and essential topics for non-profit housing professionals.
Learn from the experts
The ONPHA Conference brings sector experts under one roof. Learn about need-to-know topics from experienced professionals.
Why register for Education Day?
Visit conference.onpha.on.ca for fast and easy online registration for Conference and Education Day courses or select your Education Day course(s) on the registration form at the back of this Guide.
Education Day courses are not included in your conference registration and must be purchased separately. You do not need to register for the Conference to attend Education Day.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Register before September 7 and save with the early bird rate!
Education Day fees and Registration
Housing Members | Service Manager Partners | Full Rate | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Early bird | After Sept. 7 | Early bird | After Sept.7 | Early bird | After Sept. 7 | |
E1: Ready, Set, (Re)Build (two full days open to housing members only)* |
$179 | $215 | N/A | $399 | N/A | $699 |
E2: The Governance Toolkit: Ensuring Effective Leadership and Accountability (full day) | $179 | $215 | $269 | $325 | $419 | $500 |
E3: Human Resources: Going From Good to Great (full day) | $179 | $215 | $269 | $325 | $419 | $315 |
E4: Hey, That’s Not Fair – Or Is It? Competing Human Rights (full day) | $179 | $215 | $269 | $325 | $419 | $315 |
E5: Should They Stay or Should They Go: Visitors, Guests and Occupants (half-day-morning.)** | $99 | $120 | $179 | $215 | $219 | $255 |
E6: Showing Support: From Vision to Practice (half-day-afternoon)* | $99 | $120 | $179 | $215 | $219 | $255 |
*Registration
open to housing members before September 7, 2018.
**Register
for both half day sessions and get the reduced full-day rate.
- Two-day takes place October 24-25, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (includes breakfast, lunch and two coffee breaks on each day).
- Full-day Takes place October 25, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (includes breakfast, lunch and two coffee breaks).
- Half-day Takes place October 25. Morning session is 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (includes breakfast and a coffee break). Afternoon session is 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (includes a coffee break).
Attending a half-day session and want some lunch? Purchase a lunch ticket at time of registration.
Education Day Course Descriptions
E1 Ready, Set, (Re)Build
Two Full days: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Gain
the confidence to dive into non-profit housing development and redevelopment
with this intensive two-day course - a must for those looking to succeed in the
modernized social housing landscape, post end of operating agreements, and to
capitalize on new government funding. Walk away with an understanding of the
development process including:
- determining need and gaining community support
- building your team and financial resources
- entering the construction phase
- successfully completing and operating your new building
Ken Foulds, Principal, Re/fact Consulting
E2 The Governance Toolkit: Ensuring Effective Leadership and Accountability
Full day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Effective governance is key to an organization's success. Whether you are currently on, or work with a board, this full-day course will provide you with governance strategies and promising practices to help you ensure effective leadership and accountability in your organization. Gain an understanding of:
- board structures
- fulfilling legal and financial obligations
- strategic partnerships and alliances
- succession planning, and more
Ty Smith, Coordinator,
Education and Member Services, ONPHA (facilitator)
E3 Human Resources: Going From Good to Great
Full day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In a sector that works primarily with people, it is crucial that non-profit housing boards and senior leadership understand how to properly engage with their staff. Discuss and problem-solve with your peers and practice through independent and group exercises in this full-day session. Learn about key areas of human resource management, including:
- the hiring process, orientation and training
- performance management and reviews
- handling end of employment situations
- changes to legislation and their implications
Natasha Persaud, Partner, Formative LLP
E4 Hey, That’s Not Fair – Or Is It? Competing Human Rights
Full day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This interactive, full-day session will help you gain an overview of housing providers' human rights obligations. Get an understanding of:
- duty to accommodate physical and mental health disabilities
- the difference between human rights and personal preferences
- strategies to consider when human rights collide
Celia Chandler, Partner, Iler Campbell LLP
E5 Should They Stay or Should They Go: Visitors, Guests and Occupants
Half day: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tenants are allowed to host anyone as a guest and overnight. Housing providers must balance their legislative obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) and the Housing Services Act, 2011 (HSA) with a tenant’s right to privacy and quiet enjoyment of their home. Discuss your issues with an RTA expert who appears regularly at the Landlord and Tenant Board and learn how to:
- distinguish between guests, occupants and tenants
- recognize the responsibilities of landlords and tenants regarding guests
- implement a reasonable guest policy
- determine if/when to issue a trespass order
- respond appropriately to suspected illegal activity
Doug
Levitt, Lawyer,
Horlick Levitt Di Lella LLP
E6 Showing Support: From Vision to Practice
Half day: 1-4 p.m.
More and more, tenants need supports and services to help them stay in their homes. Engage with housing experts who have experience building partnerships and support service agreements in this half-day course. Learn practical strategies to keep your tenants housed, and how to:
- identify the needs of tenants
- develop a strategy to bring in supports
- draft a solid support service agreement
Lori
Beech, Executive
Director, Bethlehem Housing and Support Services
Doug
Levitt, Lawyer,
Horlick Levitt Di Lella LLP