Regional Assessment and Resource Centre

Join us for today’s Lunch & Learn session!

🎓 Tricky Accommodation Issues
🗓️ Today, August 20, 2026 | 🕘 12:00 p.m. EDT

Join fellow accessibility professionals for an engaging discussion of tricky accommodation scenarios. Share experiences, gain new perspectives, and leave with practical strategies you can apply in your own work.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Check the event flyer on our website for the Zoom details.
🔗 https://www.queensu.ca/rarc/training-and-professional-development/lunch-and-learn

Join us for our final Summer 2026 Lunch & Learn!

Professionals working in post-secondary accessibility and psychological assessment are invited to join us for a free professional development session:

🎓 Tricky Accommodation Issues
🗓️ Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 🕘 12:00 p.m. EDT

Join fellow accessibility professionals for an engaging discussion of tricky accommodation scenarios. Share experiences, gain new perspectives, and leave with practical strategies to support you in your work.

Zoom details can be found in the session flyer on our website.
🔗 https://www.queensu.ca/rarc/training-and-professional-development/lunch-and-learn

That’s a wrap on the Parent Workshop Series!

Over the last two days, we welcomed parents and guardians of students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD from across Ontario to learn, connect, and build skills to better support their child’s transition through school.

Through this virtual series, parents explored strategies for navigating the school system, supporting their child’s strengths and needs, and helping build a strong foundation for future success.

A big thank you to all the families who joined us and shared their experiences!

Missed this session? Our next Parent Workshop Series will run in Winter 2027. Check out our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay tuned for registration details!

🔗 https://www.queensu.ca/rarc/transitions/parent-workshop-series

There's still time to register!

Spots are still available for our Parent Workshop Series for parents and guardians of students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD entering Grades 7–9 this fall.

Join us for two virtual half-day sessions to gain practical strategies, helpful resources, and the confidence to support your child's transition to secondary school.

🗓️ August 11 & 12, 2026 | 🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT

Don't miss out! Register today at the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JO-XVpcfS0q-lLCLe0JPpA #/registration

The RARC team is excited to share our latest research published in The Clinical Psychologist: “AD/HD Symptoms in Assessment-Seeking Post-Secondary Students: Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Made a Difference?”

This study explores how reported AD/HD symptoms changed before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our findings highlight the importance of understanding the role of stress, routines, and environmental factors when supporting students with attention and executive functioning challenges.

Check out the full article on our website! https://www.queensu.ca/rarc/research

Join us for today’s Lunch & Learn session!

📅 Today, July 23 | 🕘 12:00 p.m. EDT
🎓 Student Transitions: Trends, the New TRG & Access to Assessments

Whether you work in accessibility services, education, psychological assessment, or student transition services, this session is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and stay informed on current trends.

Check the event flyer on our website for the Zoom details. We look forward to seeing you there! https://www.queensu.ca/rarc/training-and-professional-development/lunch-and-learn

🎓 That’s a wrap on another successful STEPS Summer Transition Camp!

Last week, we wrapped up our STEPS (Successful Transition from Elementary to Post-Secondary) Program with a fun and informative high school transition camp at a local high school!

Students had the opportunity to explore the high school environment, learn about assistive technology, build new skills, and gain confidence as they prepare for their transition to secondary school. From navigating a new school setting to connecting with peers and practising strategies for success, students took important steps toward feeling ready for the year ahead.

We’re so proud of all the students who participated and can’t wait to see them take on this next chapter!

Applications for the next STEPS cohort will open this fall...stay tuned for more information!

Until then, you can learn more about STEPS and how the program supports students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD through their transition from elementary to secondary school on our website. https://www.queensu.ca/rarc/transitions/steps

Join us for our next Summer Lunch & Learn!

Educators, accessibility services staff, and professionals working in psychological assessment, post-secondary accessibility, and student transition services are invited to join us for a free professional development session:

🎓 Student Transitions: Trends, the New TRG & Access to Assessments

🗓️ Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 🕘 12:0 p.m. EDT

Stay up to date on current trends, gain valuable insights, and connect with colleagues across the field. We hope to see you there!

Zoom details can be found in the session flyer on our website, and presentation slides will be available to download after the session. https://www.queensu.ca/rarc/training-and-professional-development/lunch-and-learn

Our OLTS-Ontario Summer Cohort Has Begun!

Yesterday, our OLTS-Ontario Summer Cohort kicked off with a fantastic group of over 100 students from across the province joining us for our virtual opening day session!

Students had the opportunity to meet their peers, get introduced to the course, and start building the knowledge and skills they need to feel confident heading into post-secondary education.

Through OLTS-Ontario, students will:
✅ Increase self-knowledge and understand how they learn best
✅ Build self-advocacy skills and confidence communicating their needs
✅ Develop strategies for success, including time management and stress management
✅ Learn about their rights, responsibilities, and available supports in college and university

We’re excited to support this group as they prepare for their next chapter! 🎓

Interested in joining OLTS-Ontario? The next cohort will run in Winter 2027, with registration opening this fall. Stay tuned for more information!

Registration for RARC's Parent Workshop Series is now open!

Are you the parent or guardian of a student with a learning disability and/or ADHD entering Grades 7–9 this fall? Our Parent Workshop Series is here to help you navigate the transition to secondary school with confidence.

Over two virtual half-day sessions, you'll gain practical strategies, valuable resources, and connect with other parents who understand the journey.

🗓️ August 11 & 12, 2026 | 🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT

Spaces are limited! Register today by completing the registration form: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JO-XVpcfS0q-lLCLe0JPpA #/registration