INEI November 2019 Conference Agenda

My team and I are delighted to host this year’s International Network of Education Institutes’ (INEI) conference and welcome you to the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. Our theme for this year’s meeting is Toward 2030 – Collaboration and Innovation which references the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) 2030 global framework as well as the genesis of INEI: a shared optimism that the pooling of common experiences and achievements amongst a community of educators can bring about advances in education internationally.

The UN SDG global framework’s motto is ‘to leave no one behind’ and sets out the building blocks for inclusive prosperity creation. One of the most important aspects of the UN SDGs are that they recognize the important role that education plays to mobilize the collaborative action, critical thinking, curiosity, global citizenship, character, and communication required to tackle the critical socio-economic impediments to creating inclusive prosperity. Implementing strategies to deliver the SDGs will require the commitment, skills and expertise of educators across all sectors of education (PK12, Post-Secondary, Workplaces) globally. To effectively enable the world’s SDG capabilities and capacity will require teaching and learning skills, education leadership, education systems engagement and sound ethical judgement.

Together, as representatives of the world’s leading education institutes, INEI is well positioned to enable and advance global sustainability efforts. From our knowledge and application of evidence-informed pedagogical practice to meet the evolving skills demands of global stakeholders, to designing and refining education models and systems which effectively create the conditions for learning and innovation to

thrive, educators and education systems leaders are central to delivering this critical 2030 agenda and are the linchpin for inclusive prosperity now and into our future.

With that context, I welcome you to join our Toward 2030 – Collaboration and Innovation conversation which aims to remind us of our INEI purpose, encourage us to consider our global context and motivate us to build upon our collaborative strengths.

In the following pages, you will find our conference agenda as well as additional information you may find useful as you plan your stay in Canada’s largest, and the world’s most diverse, city, Toronto.

See you soon,

Glen

Dr. Glen A. Jones

Dean, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education University of Toronto

Day 1: November 11, 2019

Day 2: November 12, 2019

Day 3: November 13, 2019

While in Toronto, should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact your OISE-INEI Conference Ambassador and/or our Office of Continuing & Professional Learning for assistance.

Your business address while attending the OISE-INEI Conference:

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1V6

Toronto is Canada’s largest city. The demographics of Toronto make it one of the world's most diverse cities, with about 50% of residents having been born in a country other than Canada, and over 200 distinct ethnic origins represented among its inhabitants. While English is the primary language spoken by the majority

of Torontonians, there are over 160 different languages spoken in Toronto. For this reason, our city’s motto is Diversity Our Strength.

Toronto’s varied cultural institutions, which include numerous museums and galleries, festivals and public events, entertainment districts, national historic sites, and sports activities, are key attractions to the over 30 million tourists who visit the city each year.

We hope while you are in Toronto, you manage to get a taste of what our city has to offer. Here are a few tips to consider as you plan your trip:

Please refer to our Google Map to familiarize yourself with the OISE building and surroundings.

Getting Around

Public Transit (TTC)

(Subway, Bus, Streetcar)

Closest Subway Stop to OISE: St George

$3.25 CAD per trip http://www.ttc.ca/

Taxi

Beck Taxi 416-751-5555

Diamond Taxi 416-366-6868

Fares vary by distance

Toronto Airport Limo

https://www.torontoairportlimo.com/

Pearson International Airport to OISE approximately $70 CAD + tip

Dining

There is much to choose from! Nearby OISE you can find these dining options:

Bar Mercurio

(Italian) http://www.barmercurio.com/

The Bedford Academy

(Gastro Pub) http://www.thebedfordacademy.com/

La Societe

(French) http://lasociete.ca/

Toronto is well known for a great variety of restaurants that represent our diversity, find more great options and restaurant ratings through www.zomato.com

Exploring

OISE is centrally located in Toronto close to some great attractions

Yorkville

is a district home to designer boutiques and restaurants

http://bloor-yorkville.com/ 6 minute walk from OISE

Royal Ontario Museum

hosts wonderful exhibits and evening events

http://www.rom.on.ca/ 3 minute walk from OISE

CN Tower

is one of the wonders of the modern world

http://www.cntower.ca/

20 minutes on public transit or 10 minute drive from OISE

See Toronto Now is a great website to find upcoming events, shows and exciting attractions in Toronto during your visit: http://www.seetorontonow.com

WITH OISE I CAN

Contact us

OISE Continuing and Professional Learning University of Toronto

252 Bloor Street W, 5-103 Toronto, ON, M55 1V6 Canada

continuinged@oise.utoronto.ca 1-416-978-2474

www.oise.utoronto.ca/cpl