REMINDER - B.Ed Professional Programs - 2017 Return To Classes

The Faculty of Education Administration Team in Orillia wanted to remind all faculty, staff and students that our B.Ed Professional Program classes resume on TUESDAY January 3rd, 2017.

We wish you and your families the very best this holiday season and look forward to seeing all of you in the New Year.

Important Opportunity - GO Conference

Hi Teacher Candidates!

The Gifted Outreach (GO) conference takes place each May. This year's date will be Friday May 5, 2017. It is an amazing opportunity for all teacher candidates. Not only does it allow you to plan an interactive learning session geared towards Grade 4 to 8 gifted students within Simcoe County, but it allows you to work in collaboration with SCDSB staff to plan the conference itself! This allows you to gain valuable skills, knowledge and training that can be applied when working with gifted students and is a great asset to have on any resume. The GO conference is not only a fun day, but it is a highly enriching process for all involved.

Check out this amazing video highlighting last year's conference: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5NYBXs8YFYzUXpzSFdOQ2V0RTg/view?usp=sharing

If you have had a successful practicum, have passed all your courses, and are interested in working with your peers to create a workshop for this conference, you can sign up by contacting Elizabeth Thomas (sethoma1@lakeheadu.ca) or Rosa Fabiano (rfabiano@lakeheadu.ca) by Friday January 6, 2017.

The GO Conference will require students to participate in information and training prior to the event. Dates and times to follow.

Participants will receive Co-Curricular Record credit!

What more could you ask for?! Sign up!  

Employment Opportunity for French Immersion - Lethbridge School District

REMINDER - Importance of securing NEW PRC/VSS Documentation for your January 2017 return

This is a reminder that every B.Ed student will be required to secure NEW PRC/VSS documentation for their March/April 2017 placement. 

With planned changes in school boards between placement 1 and placement 2 and last minute switches in boards because of limited placement availability, the Faculty of Education is requesting that all students in the program, arrange to secure new documentation for their return to classes on January 3rd, 2017.  This is in effort to ensure that all students have valid documentation for placement 2, regardless of what board they are completing that placement in.

Similarly, any student living in the GTA and planning to go to Toronto Police Services, please use the correct application form (must print on legal size paper). If you require clarification on the very specific Toronto Police Service process, please consult my previous communications on the subject.

Please see the email Julie Howell sent out on December 15, 2016 to download and print off the letters, and or form.  

Protocol Education - ‘Teach in the UK’ Information Session & Interviews - Wednesday January 4, 2017

Graduating soon? Not sure what's next? Why not hop on a plane and go and teach in England through Protocol Education. We are looking for qualified Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Special Needs teachers to teach in a daily supply or long term capacity in schools across England.

Whether you are looking to further your career by teaching in a different environment or you are looking to teach in England to fund your travels around Europe, we guarantee that we will find the right teaching position for you!

Our Canadian-based consultants are on hand to help with all of your relocation needs, CV writing, accommodation, visa advice, head teacher interviews and much, much more....

Want to find out more? We will be hosting a presentation in OH8 at Lakehead University Orillia campus on Wednesday January 4^th from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, and interviews will begin immediately following the presentation.  To attend the presentation, please sign up in the Education Office.  

Even if you are only considering teaching in the UK, just come by and gather some more useful information!

I will also be conducting interviews after the information session, so please get in touch with me beforehand to book in your spot as time slots are limited. Contact me via email: mvelocci@protocol-education.com or via phone toll free: 1-877-562-3658. Hope to see you all on January 4^th!

Happy holidays!

Melissa

Melissa Velocci

International Recruitment Consultant

Protocol Education Canada

 

t: 1 877 562 3658 • f: 1 416 981 7249 

mvelocci@protocol-education.com
http://www.protocol-education.com

Graduation Photos 2017

If you are a student hoping to graduate in June 2017 and are interested in booking an appointment to have grad photos done by Lassman Photography, please read the following message carefully.

Graduation Photo sessions will take place at both campus locations in February 2017.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS please contact the Bookstore: bookstro@lakeheadu.ca 

Spaces fill up very quickly so book early!  

You must have your photo taken to appear in your Graduating Class Composite.

You must also sign up online to book your appointment:

To do so follow these 2 easy steps:

1. visit   http://www.lassmanstudios.com/dcs_sched/

2. enter lakehead in the school ID to access the schedules. (click on 2017, then click on February)  

Find a time that is convenient for you and book it.

Included in the sitting fee are a set of unique, online poses from which you can view/order online and a digital copy of your class composite. Both traditional grad portraits as well as some fun style shots (if desired) will be taken.  

Gowns, roses, mortorboard, graduating hoods, etc. will be provided on the day of your shoot.

You can also choose from over 25 different backgrounds!  Don't miss this great opportunity for Professional Graduation Portraits!

Library Scan-And-Send Services

Greetings from the library! We miss you and hope you're having fun on placement.

While you're busy planning lessons, don't forget about the library's scan-and-send services. Drop in, call, or email us with your grade, subject, and strand and we will scan and send you teaching resources.
We've scanned almost 100 resources so far but we're ready for more so be in touch!

Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
orlib@lakeheadu.ca705-330-4008 ext. 2252

Impact Teachers - Upcoming Principal Meetings and Interview Sessions

Hi there!

As the first term of your teaching degree draws to a close, we wanted to inform you of upcoming principal meetings and interview sessions for a range of teaching positions across the UK. Given the current local job climate, now might be the ideal time to think about securing your ideal teaching role before you even graduate!

Our upcoming sessions include:

• Securing short term or long term contracts in urban and rural schools 

• Profile interviews and understanding how our purpose impacts education on a global scale

• How to be selected as a volunteer for our teacher training programmes in India/Uganda

• The numerous benefits of working with an established company with a genuine purpose 

To book an interview session :

Email falen.lundrigan@impactteachers.com or call toll free on 1-800-714-5138 


Watch to see how why we stand apart:

Make a Difference

By inquiring through Impact we can help you answer all the questions you may not know to ask, leaving you to focus on getting excited about all the next steps and landing your ideal job in your own UK classroom.

Kind regards,

Falen

Impact

www.impactteachers.com 

PLEASE NOTE: THE INITIAL EMAIL TO FALEN IS TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST.  A MEETING DATE AND TIME WILL THEN BE DETERMINED, AFTER YOUR FALL PLACEMENT IS COMPLETED. 

Open House at Orillia Sharing Place - Thursday November 24, 2016

Stop by to learn more about The Sharing Place, and how you can help make a difference.

Legacy and Year 2 Students - Hoping to Graduate Spring 2017?

An important message on MyInfo's homepage about submitting your INTENT TO GRADUATE.

Meeting the deadline to complete this task is important to your ability to be considered for graduation in June 2017.

Are you planning on Graduating after the Winter 2017 term? 

Let us know by completing the "Intent to Graduate" form online through your myInfo portal NOW! By completing the "Intent to Graduate" form now it will ensure that you are included in the graduation assessments at the end of the 2017 Winter term and ensure that you receive information about the Spring Convocation ceremonies including guest tickets, regalia and other important details.

Watch for details about our annual Graduation Fair that is scheduled for March 2, 2017. Everything graduation to make sure you celebrate in style.

Interested In Teaching Overseas? Exciting Teaching Opportunities In England Are Available

**Forwarding on behalf of the The Post**

Dear Teacher Candidate,

The Post is Lakehead University's Undergraduate Research Journal. The Post is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open access journal. The goals of The Post include: offering students the opportunity to become familiar with the peer-review process so that they might better understand it in their academic futures, and dismantling the barriers between disciplines so that we might all be able to benefit from the information that is being proliferated in different departments, even if it is not our specific area of study. 

The Post is very close to publishing its second issue and you may read the first issue at post.lakeheadu.ca. The deadline for submissions for the third issue of The Post (to be published March 2017) is Friday, November 25. The Post is an interdisciplinary journal and therefore submissions from all undergraduate programs are encouraged.  Submissions should be no longer than 25 pages (although exceptions can be made), should be in APA format, and may be on any topic as long as it is a research based paper.  In class assignments as well as extra-curricular research are accepted. 

Students can also get involved with The Post as reviewers and we are currently seeking a Copy Editor, a Journal Manager, and soon, a new Editor-In-Chief. Interested students may email thepost@lakeheadu.ca for more information.

QECO and OCT Application Process Clarification - For Students Hoping to Graduate in June 2017

Good Afternoon Everyone,

A few of you have asked for clarification about the application process and timeline for both the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and the Qualification Evaluation Council of Ontario (QECO).

You may choose to file this instructional email away, until after Fall placement - for review during the Christmas Break.

STEP #1
Create your online OCT application profile

• Obtain your Pending OCT #
• Arrange to submit any outstanding OCT application checklist items to make your application complete

1. Your identity documents - your responsibility
2. Your proof of practice teaching (placement assessments)  - your responsibility
3. A police record check  - your responsibility
4. Your final transcripts (1 for your undergraduate degree and 1 for your B.Ed degree)  - your responsibility
5. Report from Faculty - this is submitted on your behalf by a Lakehead designate, at the end of May/early June and December each year

• Here is the step by step YouTube clip outlining the registration process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0aoL3K6wfQ

Once these things are taken care of, you can move on to STEP# 2.

STEP #2
Submit your application for QECO evaluation

• For more details about being eligible for your initial QECO evaluation, please see: http://qeco.on.ca/?page_id=205
• To submit your QECO Registration Application Form: http://208.88.7.74/Start.aspx?lang=E
• A link to a Powerpoint presentation from the QECO website that may address some of your questions - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6Lp2yHIX9cFUXdpdVlLc2dxMFE

NOTE:

It is each student's responsibility to understand any specific deadline imposed by either organization.

Should you have any questions about the application process or timeline for application completion for either of these organizations, we would encourage you to contact them directly.

Contact Information For The Organizations:

• Ontario College of Teachers (OCT): https://www.oct.ca/about-the-college/contact-us
• Qualification Evaluation Council of Ontario (QECO): http://qeco.on.ca/?page_id=37

The Importance of an APPLY TO EDUCATION Profile - Task Over The Christmas Holiday Break

Good Afternoon B.Ed Students Hoping To Graduate in June 2017, Have you heard of www.applytoeducation.com? This website and the profile you create on it, will serve to be an indispensable tool, in your search for Teaching Opportunities in Canada. 215 Canadian School Boards & 299 Private Employers use "apply to education" to post their jobs and receive applications online. Since 1998, ApplyToEducation has helped applicants apply to over 5,500 schools in 49 countries. ApplyToEducation software simplifies how you manage your employment applications throughout your career in Education. One application portfolio in your personal cloud, gives you the ability to easily apply to: Employers Job postings Daily assignments Long-term openings (i.e. maternity leaves) Permanent openings Share your portfolio electronically with employers you’re interested in applying to Apply to education is the best way to send your application portfolio to employers for the following reasons: YOU SAVE TIME APPLYING: You fill out ONE application and use it for every job you apply to You can customize your cover letter for each job you apply to You can update your application portfolio as often as you like Employers always see the latest version of your application portfolio YOU SAVE MONEY SENDING YOUR APPLICATION: Save time and the costs associated with photocopying, mailing, faxing and updating your application throughout your career Apply to Education is less expensive than paying for multiple transcripts, photocopies, mailing or faxing an application portfolio Use Apply to Education to e-courier your application portfolio to unlimited jobs with one school board and private employers YOU RECEIVE EMAILS ALERTING YOU TO JOBS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN: Search education jobs and set up a 'Job Alert' so you are emailed when jobs you are interested in are posted School Board job postings can be viewed at any time free of charge Apply to Education not only saves you time — it saves you money We encourage all of you to review the benefits of the creation of a profile on this website, over the Holiday Break.

The Online Application Process - Registering With The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)

Good Afternoon B.Ed Students Hoping To Graduate in June 2017,

Since the OCT presentation held on October 5th, 2016, we have received a number of general inquiries about the online application process for certification with the Ontario College of Teachers.

This video is a step by step instructional guide, that will assist you as you prepare your application.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0aoL3K6wfQ 

I have also attached OCT's official Registration Guide, for your review. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6Lp2yHIX9cFd1NPdEIySlhNbTQ

It is strongly encouraged that each of you start this process before the New Year.

Simcoe County DSB - P.A Day November 18th, 2016

Good Morning Students,

Teacher candidates placed in Simcoe County District School Board schools have a P.A. day on Friday, November 18, 2016. 

The focus of this day are parent-student-teacher conferences. Teachers work one evening (usually Thursday, Nov. 17) and the Friday Nov. 18 morning, and then they get Friday afternoon off. Teacher candidates who follow this schedule can also get Friday afternoon, Nov. 18 off. 

This would be an excellent afternoon to get ahead on planning for the upcoming weeks, either at the school or at another site. Candidates who do not work the evening with their Associate Teacher will be expected to attend their placement at their school on the Friday, Nov. 18, to work on planning. They are not permitted to work at home on this day. 

The schools will be open for the full day on Friday, Nov. 18. 

Candidates with placements in other school boards will follow their Associate Teacher's schedules during a P.A.day. Questions regarding P.A day protocol can be directed to Catherine Hannon or your Faculty Advisor. 

Practicum-Related Support from Catherine Hannon - Week of November 7th, 2016

Catherine Hannon will be in the Library Commons next week to support teacher candidates with planning (including resources), instruction and/or assessment questions around your fall practicum.

The times she will be in the Heritage Place Library/ Student Commons next week, include:

• Monday, November 7th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
• Tuesday, November 8th - 11:00am - 1:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 9th -  12:30pm - 1:30pm
• ​Thursday and Friday, Nov. 10 and 11 - by appointment

You may drop by to speak to Catherine alone or with a group - no appointment needed during the drop-in times.​

PLEASE READ! Annual Building Futures Event - Wed Jan 11th, 2017 - Mandatory for all 1 Year B.Ed & Year 2 B.Ed Students

Good Afternoon all 1 Year B.Ed & Year 2 B.Ed Students,

The Ministry of Education, in conjunction with Lakehead University’s  Faculty of Education (Orillia campus) will be presenting its annual Building Futures event to teacher candidates graduating in 2017. 

This event will be held on Wednesday January 11, 2017. 

PLEASE NOTE:

All 1 Year B.Ed & Year 2 classes will be cancelled on this day in order to ensure 100% of our students will be in attendance for this mandatory day of learning.

The required make up day for the classes cancelled on Jan 11, 2017 will take place on: Tuesday March 14th, 2017

The event offers interactive face-to-face workshops on key education policies, programs and resources, all designed to support new teachers as they enter the classroom. 

The deadline to register for this event: November 24, 2016.

The link to register is:

 https://www.app2.edu.gov.on.ca/BuildingFutures/SchoolInfo?institution_id=15#p1005

Registration is mandatory - please see the attached flyer for more information on the event and how to register.

See all of you there!

Smart Board Session - Monday November 7, 2016

Meridith Lovell-Johnston will present a beginners' SMART Board workshop on Monday, November 7, from 2:30-4:00 in room OH04. 

This workshop addresses troubleshooting for common technical problems, use of the SMARTBoard's functions, use of the Notebook 11 software to create tactile interaction in lessons and presentations, and SMART Exchange. The intention is to work towards the creation of a SMART Board resource for your placement so please bring a laptop and/or memory stick. 

Please install SMART Notebook 11 in advance by visiting https://education.smarttech.com/products/notebook/download and entering Lakehead's Product Key: NB-AECS8-AIH4H-F9673-26AWD. The key will be shorter than the spaces provided and that’s ok - it will lock you to version 11. (Please turn off auto update).  Note that Notebook may not work on newer Mac Books.

Reminder: Applications due November 4 for China/UK Teaching Placement Opportunities

Forwarding on behalf of Jan Oakley, International Initiatives Coordinator

If you are interested in applying for an opportunity to complete an additional, volunteer teaching placement in China or the United Kingdom in May 2017, please note that applications are due November 4.

You can find more information about this opportunity, along with the application forms, at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/education/undergraduate/international-opportunities

Applications can be submitted from teacher candidates in the 1-Year Legacy program and students in the 2-Year program who are graduating in spring, 2017. Please note, conditions apply and there are a limited number of spots available. 

If you have questions about international teaching placements, please contact Dr. Jan Oakley, International Initiatives Coordinator, at joakley@lakeheadu.ca 

Update - Full Day Kindergarten Planning, Teaching and Assessment Workshop

Good Afternoon BEd Students,

The sign up sheet for the Full Day Kindergarten Workshop will now be made available in the Education Office on Thursday November 3, 2016.  Please come to the office on that day to sign up if you wish to attend.  

Space is limited.  

Thank you.   

Original email sent to students that includes details about the workshop can be found below.  

Want To Learn More About Full Day Kindergarten Planning, Teaching and Assessment?

Sign up for our planned workshop.

Planning, teaching and assessment in a Full Day Kindergarten inquiry-based learning environment will be addressed. 

Teacher candidates will have an opportunity to work with a centre/inquiry-based planning template (modification of the Lesson Plan template).

Candidates will also learn about resources that can assist them with their practicum-related responsibilities. While the focus will be on the Kindergarten learning environment, this workshop will be of interest to candidates who want to learn more about facilitating an inquiry-based programming in general.

There will be a follow-up workshop on inquiry-based learning throughout the grades in January 2017. Date to be determined by the end of October.

Recommended Participants For This Workshop:

Teacher Candidates in FDK placements and those wanting to learn more about inquiry-based planning, teaching and assessment

Date: Wednesday, November 9 from 5-7 p.m.

Location:  OH8

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Protocol Education Campus Visit - Wednesday November 2, 2016

Protocol Education will have an information booth set up in the HP hallway on Wednesday November 2, 2016 from 11:00am - 2:00pm.  

Come by and learn about teaching in the UK with Protocol Education!

Important Reminder - For Your Last Class of EDUC 4490, 4350 or 4370

Attention All B.Ed Program Students,

We would ask that for your last class of the Classroom Management, Planning & Evaluation course, please come to it having read the Practicum Guide, including the Formative and Summative assessments and note any questions or concerns you may have. They will be addressed with your course instructor/faculty advisors or Catherine.

Please bring either a hard copy or electronic copy of your program's Practicum Guide with you to that class.

Students in the 1st year of the 2 Year Program, are also asked to bring your MAP Journal to this same class.

Thank you.

Trick-Or-Treat - Lakehead University Library

Attention Legacy and Year 2 Students - Impact Teachers Campus Visit - Thursday November 3, 2016

Hi there!

We're coming to Lakehead Orillia!

Thursday, November 3^rd from 10:00-3:00pm: Heritage Place

Drop by our table to learn about the job opportunities in the UK and get all your questions answered. We’re so excited to speak with you about how you can make a difference to the lives of children on a global level whilst securing long or short term contracts in our partner schools in England.

About Impact

Impact Teachers is an education services company. We focus on placing teachers in their ideals jobs while working closely with our schools to ensure our teachers are fully supported.  At Impact Teachers we work every day to create passionate teachers that make a difference, develop outstanding schools and inspire students to engage and achieve better results.  Join us and we will be with you every step of the way offering a variety of opportunities. Our standards and care are second to none and our outcome is a passionate desire to make a difference in each classroom to every student.

We Offer:

·         Guaranteed Job Programme

·         Supply & Contract Positions

·         Face to face interviews with UK principals in Canada

·         Urban and Rural Schools

·         Financial Reimbursements

·         Professional development opportunities

·         Teacher Training Trips to India & Uganda

·         Competitive rates of pay

·         Family Ethos and Community

·         Regular Social Events

Watch our video, click here

For more information please contact Falen Lundrigan  by:

Phone: 1-902-229-7202

Email:  falen.lundrigan@impactteachers.com

Website: www.impactteachers.com

Falen Lundrigan Canadian Candidate Consultant 1 (902) 229 7202 falen@impactteachers.com   www.impactteachers.com
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Lakehead University Library Costume Contest!

Teaching in Indigenous Communities

Teaching in Indigenous CommunitiesThursday, October 27th, 2016
2:30pm - 4:00pm (ish)
Heritage Place, OH004

Please join us for an informal information session on teaching in Indigenous communities. What are some questions you need to ask about your work, your contract and context? What are some things you need to consider? How might you begin to look for this work?

We will be learning from three community members:

Nancy Stevens; Haudenosaunee and European, LU Department of Social Work & many years of experience in many communities from coast to coast to coast
Linda Grant; Math teacher and librarian here at LU, worked for 20 years in Haida Gwaii, 
Marsha Shilling; Chippewas of Rama First Nation and teacher at Mnjikaning Kendaaswin Elementary School. 

For more information please contact Lex Sully ajscully@lakeheadu.ca.