In it I offer some week 3 advice. This week you'll complete a self-assessment and you will also receive your formative assessment from your associate teacher.
Have a great week, and enjoy your time with the children in your class.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Chair's Video Message
Hello everyone, I hope you've had a chance to rest this weekend. Here's a link to this week's video: https://www.youtube.
In it I offer some week 3 advice. This week you'll complete a self-assessment and you will also receive your formative assessment from your associate teacher.
Have a great week, and enjoy your time with the children in your class.
In it I offer some week 3 advice. This week you'll complete a self-assessment and you will also receive your formative assessment from your associate teacher.
Have a great week, and enjoy your time with the children in your class.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Chair's Video Message
Hello everyone. My internet was out last night (it must have been the Orillia snow!) so here, a little late, is a link to the video I recorded: https://youtu.be/
It covers the information contained in Catherine's email to you all, including inclement weather, upcoming assessments, submission of lesson plans, PD days and other words of advice.
I hope you're having a great start to the new week!
It covers the information contained in Catherine's email to you all, including inclement weather, upcoming assessments, submission of lesson plans, PD days and other words of advice.
I hope you're having a great start to the new week!
Friday, November 20, 2015
Protocol Education: 'Teach in the UK' info session in Toronto
Are you considering
teaching in England but not too sure where to begin?
Why not come along to
a free Protocol Education
Information session at The Quail and
Firkin in downtown Toronto on Saturday
January 9th 2016? Click here for address and map.
This is a great way
for you to gather more information about teaching overseas as well as have a free drink on us! All you need
to do is show up! The session will last about an hour, and is a great way to
meet our Canadian-based consultants who have taught in the UK through Protocol
Education, meet other like-minded people, and get a clear idea of what to
expect if you decide to teach in the UK. The presentation will begin at 11:00 am.
As capacity is
limited please email me at mvelocci@protocol-education.com or call toll
free at 1-877-562-3658 to reserve your spot.
I'll cover a wealth
of information including:
• Background to Teaching in the UK • Visa Requirements and Work Permit options
• Protocol Education Teacher Services & Support • The UK Academic Year & National Curriculum • Types of Teaching and Support Work Available – guaranteed supply, long term and permanent positions. • Survival Guide to Living and Working in the UK • Protocol Education UK Offices & Locations
• Travel Deals and Discounts • Protocol Education Social Events
• Contacts available in international schools throughout the UAE & Asia • Questions & Answers
And of course there will be plenty of time for you to ask any questions that come to mind!
Dave, one of our many
active bloggers from Ontario, made the move to the UK and you can read why here !
Even if you are only considering teaching in the UK, just
come by, have a drink, and gather some more useful information! If you are not
interested in teaching in the UK, but know someone who might be, you could be
eligible for a referral bonus!
Hope to see you all
on January 9th!
Kind
regards,
t: 1 888 898 8950 
f: 1 705 733 3381 toll free:
1-877-562-3658
f: 1 705 733 3381 toll free:
1-877-562-3658 
Thursday, November 19, 2015
LEGACY STUDENTS - TEACH EN FRANÇAIS AT THE YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
The York Region District School Board is excited to invite you to a French Teacher Online Information Session for French as a Second Language teacher candidates who will be graduating this spring.
Our Board is the third largest school district in Ontario. French as a Second Language continues to be a high area of growth and we are constantly seeking passionate French teachers to work at our Board in both our elementary and secondary schools. Sign up for one of our information sessions to learn about the hiring process, the supports available to new teachers and to have your questions answered.
All sessions run from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Click to register for the date that is most convenient to you:
· Tuesday, December 1
· Monday, December 7
· Tuesday, December 15
Please register as soon as possible as space is limited.
For an overview of the YRDSB hiring process please visit our website.
For any questions please contact our recruitment team at careers@yrdsb.ca
Our Board is the third largest school district in Ontario. French as a Second Language continues to be a high area of growth and we are constantly seeking passionate French teachers to work at our Board in both our elementary and secondary schools. Sign up for one of our information sessions to learn about the hiring process, the supports available to new teachers and to have your questions answered.
All sessions run from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Click to register for the date that is most convenient to you:
· Tuesday, December 1
· Monday, December 7
· Tuesday, December 15
Please register as soon as possible as space is limited.
For an overview of the YRDSB hiring process please visit our website.
For any questions please contact our recruitment team at careers@yrdsb.ca
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Online Kindergarten Resources
A Message from Dr. Meridith Lovell:
I hope everyone is enjoying their first week of placement.
Recently, we created a repository of Full Day Kindergarten resources for students with FDK placements.
If you are interested, the resources can be accessed here: https://sites.google.
I hope everyone is enjoying their first week of placement.
Recently, we created a repository of Full Day Kindergarten resources for students with FDK placements.
If you are interested, the resources can be accessed here: https://sites.google.
Monday, November 16, 2015
2 YEAR PROGRAM STUDENTS - REMINDER: NEW PRC/VSS Documentation Required for MAP Days and March/Arpil 2016 Placement
Good Afternoon 2 YEAR B.Ed Students,
With your 1st placement now underway, we did not want you to forget that it is each student's responsibility to secure a NEW PRC/VSS in time for your second placement, in which the MAP days will be every Wednesday beginning February 3, 2016 through until March 9th, 2016. The 4 week teaching block is set to occur between March 21st, 2016 through April 19th, 2016.
We are asking all students to obtain a second (new) PRC/VSS document in time for their 2ndplacement in 2016.
This has been decided, to ensure that all students are prepared and can satisfy each school board’s specific documentation requirements – whether switching boards or not.
Because we cannot guarantee a placement within your desired board but make every possible effort to obtain one, it is best to be prepared for any possible situation.
PLEASE NOTE:
A 1 step TB skin test's results are valid for 1 year from the date the TB skin test was administered.
If the one 1 year validity of the TB skin test results are up before the 2nd placement (MAP days will be every Wednesday beginning February 3, 2016 through until March 9th, 2016, and the 4 week teaching block is set to occur between March 21st, 2016 through April 19th, 2016), it is also your responsibility to secure a new 1 step TB skin test in time for your second placement.
We suggest that all students get started in this process as soon as possible, to manage any extended wait times for the results, experienced within your community.
OTHER COMMON QUESTIONS:
Do I need a new letter to take to the Police Services location in my community, to request a new PRC/VSS?
The answer is no.
The letter we provided to each of you in May 2015 should suffice.
(We have attached it to this communication for printing, if you have misplaced the original letter.)
If I live in the GTA and I am going to TORONTO POLICE SERVICES to obtain my PRC/VSS, is there a special application form?
Yes.
We have attached it to this communication.
Remember: The form must be printed on LEGAL sized paper for it to be considered
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE ATTACHED MEMO REGARDING RECENT CHANGES TO PRC/VSS FEES COLLECTED BY TORONTO POLICE SERVICES.
Once I have my new documents, am I required to submit the originals to my winter placement school board office, before placements begin?
Currently only 2 school boards insist that each student submit their new PRC/VSS documents directly to the board office, before placements begin. Those 2 boards are: Peel District School Board and Toronto District School Board.
We have attached these 2 board's instructions for PRC/VSS submission, to this communication.
ALL OTHER BOARDS WILL REQUIRE YOU TO ARRIVE AT YOUR HOST SCHOOL, WITH THE NEW PRC/VSS ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ON THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR 2ND PLACEMENT.
LEGACY STUDENTS - REMINDER: NEW PRC/VSS Documentation Required Of All Legacy B.Ed Program Students for MAR/APRIL 2016 Placement
Good Afternoon LEGACY PROGRAM B.Ed Students,
With your 1st placement now underway, we did not want you to forget that it is each student's responsibility to secure a NEW PRC/VSS in time for your second placement, that is set to occur between March 21st, 2016 through April 26th, 2016.
We are asking all students to obtain a second (new) PRC/VSS document in time for their 2ndplacement in 2016.
This has been decided, to ensure that all students are prepared and can satisfy each school board’s specific documentation requirements – whether switching boards or not.
Because we cannot guarantee a placement within your desired board but make every possible effort to obtain one, it is best to be prepared for any possible situation.
The upside or benefit to this request:
Not only is each student now in a position to ensure that they are prepared for any board’s expectations that might be a requirement of their 2nd placement, even if a student does not use their new PRC/VSS for placement 2, they can use the new PRC/VSS documentation for submission to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), as they prepare their online profile that is required of them, to obtain their certification to teach in Ontario.**
**Assumption: The new PRC/VSS can be used for OCT certification consideration, IF a student begins and completes the OCT certification application within 6 months of the new PRC/VSS being issued.
PLEASE NOTE:
A 1 step TB skin test's results are valid for 1 year from the date the TB skin test was administered.
If the one 1 year validity of the TB skin test results are up before the 2nd placement (March 21st, 2016 through April 26th, 2016), it is also your responsibility to secure a new 1 step TB skin test in time for your second placement.
We suggest that all students get started in this process as soon as possible, to manage any extended wait times for the results, experienced within your community.
OTHER COMMON QUESTIONS:
Do I need a new letter to take to the Police Services location in my community, to request a new PRC/VSS?
The answer is no.
The letter we provided to each of you in May 2015 should suffice.
(We have attached it to this communication for printing, if you have misplaced the original letter.)
If I live in the GTA and I am going to TORONTO POLICE SERVICES to obtain my PRC/VSS, is there a special application form?
Yes.
We have attached it to this communication.
Remember: The form must be printed on LEGAL sized paper for it to be considered
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE ATTACHED MEMO REGARDING RECENT CHANGES TO PRC/VSS FEES COLLECTED BY TORONTO POLICE SERVICES.
Once I have my new documents, am I required to submit the originals to my winter placement school board office, before placements begin?
Currently only 2 school boards insist that each student submit their new PRC/VSS documents directly to the board office, before placements begin. Those 2 boards are: Peel District School Board and Toronto District School Board.
We have attached these 2 board's instructions for PRC/VSS submission, to this communication.
ALL OTHER BOARDS WILL REQUIRE YOU TO ARRIVE AT YOUR HOST SCHOOL, WITH THE NEW PRC/VSS ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ON THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR 2ND PLACEMENT.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Chair's Video Message
Hello everyone, I'm a bit early this week, but I wanted to send you some information and advice about practicum. The message includes a reminder about the good information available on the Education blog (http://everythingeduorillia.
Information about School Board Health and Safety training can be found on the blog under "Important pages you need" on the left side of the page.
Here's a link to the video: https://youtu.be/
Enjoy the first week of your practicum!
Information about School Board Health and Safety training can be found on the blog under "Important pages you need" on the left side of the page.
Here's a link to the video: https://youtu.be/
Enjoy the first week of your practicum!
Teaching In China Applications - Due November 16th, 2015
Reminder: the deadline for submitting an application for the opportunity to complete a teaching practicum in China is Monday, November 16.
You can find the application form online at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jan Oakley, International Initiatives Coordinator (joakley@lakeheadu.ca).
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
Chair's Video Message
Hello everyone, I hope you've had a productive weekend. This week's video message features information about the Full Day Kindergarten workshop on Thursday, and the class schedule for this week (Monday and Tuesday follow a Monday schedule, while Wednesday follows a Wednesday schedule). I also have a few words of advice as you prepare for your practicum block.
Here's a link to the video: https://youtu.be/Z_
Have a great week!
Here's a link to the video: https://youtu.be/Z_
Have a great week!
Monday, November 2, 2015
Chair's Video Message
Hello everyone. In this week's message I talk about the complicated jigsaw that is arranging placements. Legacy program students will receive information on Monday about their practicum block.
I also provide a bit of information about the upcoming Full Day Kindergarten workshop at the new Math Peer Tutoring program.
You can view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/
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