More Professional Development Workshops!

Good Afternoon B.Ed Professional Year Students,

We are please to announce that we have finalized the details for the following Professional Development workshops:

TRIBES (EDUC 7020):

Fall Term Offering (see attached poster for details and registration instructions)

COACHING in ONTARIO SCHOOLS (EDUC 7089):

Winter Term Offering (see attached poster for details and registration instructions)

Where possible, we would like students to register online for workshops.

Should you wish to pay with either cheque or cash, please visit the Education Administration Office to register.

EDUC 7089 - Coaching in Ontario Schools: Certificate of Achievement

Congratulations to students who successfully completed EDUC 7089 FAO "Coaching in Ontario Schools" on Wednesday September 23rd 2015! 

Your Certificate of Achievement is now ready to pick up in the Education Administration Office.

Federation Day Agenda - Wednesday September 30th, 2015 - For ALL 1 Year B.Ed Students

Good Afternoon,

Here is the agenda for the compulsory Federation Day at the Orillia Opera House, tomorrow.

Registration from 8:30 - 9:00am, with presentations promptly starting at 9:00am.

Agenda of Presentations:

• 9- 10:15- Sue McEachern, EQAO
• 10:15- 11:15 - Olga Aabna, QUECO
• 11:15- 12:15-  Joanne Languay, ETFO
• 12:15-1:15 - Lunch Break
• 1:15- 2:45- Educators' Panel- Deb Hyland; Paul Campbell; Jeff Clark; Jonathan Rajalingam; Melissa Jensen; Marci Duncan; Shelly McCurdy
• 2:45- 3:45- Lyn Vause, OECTA

See all of you there!

Looking for Another Way To Stay Connected To LU B.Ed Program News?

The Faculty Of Education, Lakehead University Orillia has established a Facebook Page.

This page will be a great resource for you to:

• Stay connected to the daily happenings in our B.Ed Professional Programs
• Stay informed of upcoming events & important deadlines
• Celebrate the creative & fantastic things happening in our classrooms, programs and more!

Want to learn more?

"Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeheadB.EdPrograms

We also have a Twitter account. 

Follow us: @LakeheadU_BEd

Weekly Video from the Chair - Start of Week 4

Here's this week's video, which addresses the rumours about the Ontario elementary teachers' labour action and how it affects your practicum: https://youtu.be/4VQKW0BWUbg

Release of 2 Year Professional Program Placements - Fall Term - September 28th, 2015 - Please Read Carefully

Good Afternoon 2 Year Professional Program B.Ed Students,

This is to notify all 2 Year B.Ed students that the Education Administration Team will release our confirmed placement details (to date) on Monday September 28th, 2015.

On Monday morning, all students will receive an official email communication once we have gone "live" with the release of the confirmed placement details. 

That email will provide you with specific instructions to verify your placement details BOTH online via the Education Portal, and in person with the Education Administration Team, before attempting to contact your Associate Teacher.

On Monday September 28th, 2015 - We will have a table set up in the Student Commons in Heritage Place, where ALL 2 Year B.Ed students will be asked to verify in person, the details they see when they log into the Education Portal, for their Fall Placement assignment. In-person verification is required of all students.

In-Person Verification - in Student Commons:

Monday September 28th, 2015

• 12:30-1:30

Other Important Information As September 28th, 2015 Approaches:

• Not all students will have confirmed placements when we release detail September 28th, 2015
• We continue to work closely with all partner school boards (daily), to secure our remaining placement need
• We encourage students to regularly monitor their LU email AND the Education Portal, for any updates or changes to their placement details

Once you have confirmed your placement details BOTH online and in-person, it is imperative that you are contacting your Associate Teacher, to verify:

• Correct Spelling of Name
• Correct Grade 
• Correct School Board Email Address
• Receipt of Email Resource Package from Lakehead

Thank you for your continued patience.

Federation Day - Wednesday September 30th, 2015 - REQUIRED for all Legacy 1 Year B.Ed Students

Good Afternoon 1 Year B.Ed Professional Program Students,

As you know, all 1 Year Professional Year B.Ed classes will be cancelled on Wednesday September 30, 2015.  We are hosting a mandatory event for all students on this day at the Orillia Opera House, in the Studio Theatre.

Students will be expected to arrive at 8:30 for registration, with presentations starting promptly at 9:00am.

We have invited different important organizations who will assist each of you, as you prepare to make the transition from B.Ed student to new teacher, seeking employment. In addition there will be an Educator's Panel discussion around "Teaching in the 21st Century".

Please be prepared to stay until 4:00pm.

NOTE:

The make up day for classes that would have been held on September 30th, 2015 will occur on November 11th, 2015.

ADDITION to H&S Training Requirements for Placements in SCDSB

Good Afternoon,

We have just been notified of an additional H&S training requirement for any student completing a placement in Simcoe County District School Board.

Please refer to the below chart, for information on all Health & Safety training requirements of this board.

Training Required	Link to Training
NEW! Asthma: Ryan’s Law	http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschools/anaphylaxis.html
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)	http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/learning/working-together-code-and-aoda
WHIMIS	https://mycourselink.lakeheadu.ca/  (LU username and password)
Anaphylaxis: Sabrina’s Law	Ministry of Education:  http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschools/anaphylaxis.html
Epi-Pen	https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=w3BFtvGUPfQ
Allerject NEW! Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps	https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=uyOSHpWzdW0 http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/elearn/worker/index.php

As stated previously, it is the responsibility of each student to have any training completion certificates available for the first day of placement.

Video Message from the Chair - Start of Week 3

Hello everyone.
I'll be in Thunder Bay by Sunday evening. 
I'm attending a series of meetings about academic accommodation. 
Later in the week I'll be in Toronto for a recruiting fair, so you won't be seeing me around very much this week.
I am, however, still available by email.

Because I'll be away later today, here's the link for this week's video now: https://youtu.be/5Byvm-GudXs

Randstad Education - Teaching Opportunities Around The World for Students Graduating in June 2016

Randstad Education will be on-site on Tuesday October 27th, 2015.

They will have an information booth in the Student Commons for all Concurrent B.Ed Professional Program students, who will graduate in June 2016.

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Ever considered teaching in the UK or around the world? 

Let them help start your international teaching journey today teach anywhere 

Helping teaching and support staff to find temporary and permanent education jobs for over 20 years 

• Network of 23 offices across the UK 

• Specializing in Primary, Secondary and SEN schools 

• Work with over 2,500 schools each week 

• Professional development 

• Specialist contracts with Middle and Far East schools

Working with over 2,500 schools each week we can find the ideal match for your skills. 

They offer: 

• A competitive pay rate 
• Opportunities for professional development 
• Holidays every 6 weeks 
• Social events for teachers who are new to the country 
• Assistance with settling in the UK 

Randstad Education will be conducting interviews following our campus visit on October 27th, 2015 for positions commencing in September 2016, January 2016 and September 2017. 

If you are interested in being booked in for an interview, visit us at our information booth between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

They are excited to meet with you and discuss your: 

• Contact details (email and phone number) 
• Subject areas qualified to Teach 
• Resume 

Or if you are interested in learning more about opportunities to teach in the UK feel free to email them at Canada@randstadeducation.com or give them a call at 1800 684 4801

Wellness Centre Hours

This schedule is also available as a hyperlink in the left-hand navigation panel, on our blog!

Athletics and Recreation @ Heritage Place Campus

The Athletics and Recreation Facilitator will be visiting the Heritage Place campus on Thursday, September 14, 17, 21 & 22 2015.

Neil Quinn will be distributing YMCA stickers, taking in person intramural registrations and promoting Varsity and Extramural programs.

Visit the Athletics and Recreation table and have your questions answered.

• Monday, September 14 - 2-4:30 pm
• Thursday, September 17 - 8:30-11:30 am
• Monday, September 21 - 8:30-11:30 am
• Tuesday, September 22 - 2-4 pm

Weekly Message from the Chair: Start of Week 2

Hello everyone! 

This week's video provides follow-up information about the Math Competency Exam, a reminder about a compulsory workshop for students in the 2 year program, and about professional development workshops for all students, and some advice for you as you settle down into the rhythms of preparing for your teaching career. 

Here's the link: https://youtu.be/k2kE-zaS5_E

I also invite you to join my Facebook page, "My Teaching Journey." Here's where you can find it, if you're interested: https://www.facebook.com/groups/myteachingjourney/

Have a good week everyone, and take care of yourselves.

Professional Development Workshops Available To You!

Are you interested in registering for any Professional Development (PD) Workshops this year?

We are pleased to announce that we are offering a number of PD workshops this year.

An email was sent to all students on September 10th, 2015 providing a full list of the available workshops in 2015-2016. 

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THESE WORKSHOPS?

The Sept 10th email included a number of attachments such as flyers and a step by step guide on how to register online.

Paying with VISA. MASTERCARD or AMERICAN EXPRESS

You can register on our website at: http://education.lakeheadu.ca/pde/

Paying by CASH or CHEQUE?

To register when paying by cash or cheque, simply come to the Education Administration Office at Heritage Place to complete the form and pay any associated fees. 

Both payment and form must be submitted at same time, to register any student for a seat in a workshop. 

Please Note:

The Education Administration Office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 1:00pm and again from 2:00 - 4:30pm.

Pre Math Competency Exam Advice Sept 10 2015

Here is the link to a special video with advice from our Program's Chair, for everyone writing the Math Competency Exam this Saturday September 12th, 2015 on Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmQYuu4XG2k

Looking to Obtain Your City Transit/Bus Pass Sticker?

Lakehead's Student Union Office now has the City of Orillia Transit/Bus pass stickers available for student pick up.

Their office is located in room OA1028 at our 500 University Avenue location.

Please Note:

You must have your LU Student ID card with you.

Transit/Bus pass stickers will also be available between 4:30 - 5:30pm on September 9th, 2015 - right before the B.Ed orientation.

Weekly Message From Our Chair - September 8th, 2015

Good evening everyone. I'm looking forward to seeing you all this week, but by way of introduction, here is a link to the first of my weekly informational videos:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3OyjMxv3T4

I'll try to post these videos at the start of every week, to provide you with reminders and information, and sometimes just to say hello.

Have a great week, and welcome to Lakehead's professional programs in the Orillia Faculty of Education!