BUILDING FUTURES - Off-Site Event - Details, Directions & Parking - Jan 10, 2018

Attention All 1 Year B.Ed and Year 2 B.Ed students:

This is a reminder of the compulsory off-site Professional Development Workshop held at Geneva Park Convention Center on Wednesday January 10, 2018.

 

ALL 1 Year B.Ed and Year 2 B.Ed students are required to be in attendance.

ALL B.Ed Professional Program EDUC courses regularly scheduled for Wednesday January 10th, 2018 will be cancelled, and are to be made up on: Monday March 19th, 2018.

Possible Exception(s):

Please be sure to check with any of your instructors who have a 2:30pm (or later) class scheduled on that day.... as they may wish to hold class on January 10th, 2018 - to avoid having to schedule a mandatory make up day in March 2018.

A Few Things To Remember About January 10, 2018:

Registration Sign In For All Students:

You must sign in at the registration desk in the lobby of the Centennial Centre when you arrive, where you will be given your program materials. The registration desk will be open from 8:30 to 9:00 am. 

Registration TIPS:

• If you received an online confirmation of the workshops you successfully registered for, - PLEASE PRINT IT AND BRING IT WITH YOU.

• For those who did not complete the online registration by the communicated deadline, you must register manually for your workshops - please plan to be there by no later than 8:15am to manually register from the workshops that are still available

What To Expect Following Mandatory Registration:

The program will commence promptly at 9:00 am in the Auditorium. Please refer to the Building Futures website (www.ontario.ca/buildingfutures) for a copy of the agenda and further information about the day. 

The day's events will be wrapped up by 12:45-1:00pm.

Request Of Each Participant:

Since the Ministry of Education is making every effort to organize greener events, your cooperation is greatly appreciated. We will not be providing paper handouts of the workshop presentations; instead, we ask you to bring your own pen and paper for taking notes.

We also encourage you to bring your own beverage container (travel mug) to cut down on waste.

Parking at YMCA Geneva Park:

I thought it would be worthwhile to provide you with parking instructions since I'm not sure how well everyone knows the Geneva Park YMCA centre:

• When you come into Geneva Park you will see the registration building (Centennial Centre) on your left.

• Keep driving past it while staying to your right. 

• You will drive right into the main parking lot which is first come, first serve. A parking pass is not required.

Hope you enjoy the day.

REMINDER - Importance of Securing NEW PRC/VSS Documentation for your January 2018 return

Good Morning Everyone,

This is a reminder that every B.Ed student will be required to secure NEW PRC/VSS documentation for their March/April 2018 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 8th, 2018.

This is in effort to ensure that all students have valid documentation for placement in the New Year, regardless of what board they are completing the winter term placement in.

We have attached the generic letter to be used for any OPP or local police service location. Please print this letter and take it with you when you visit the detachment, to start the process.

Similarly, any student living in the GTA and planning to go to Toronto Police Services, please use the attached 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.

REMEMBER:It is your responsibility to understand what your specific school board requires, with respect to PRC/VSS documentation submission.

Thank you and see you in the new year.

Creating Your Ontario College of Teachers Profile - Requirement for Recommendation to Ontario College of Teachers

Attention all Legacy 1 Year B.Ed  and YEAR 2 Students Hoping to Graduate This Spring: (June 2018)

As we look toward the beginning of the New Year and the final term of your B.Ed degree journey, there are a number of tasks you will have to complete to become recognized as a Certified Teacher in Ontario, by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
We ask that each of you complete the necessary steps to create an Online Certification Applicant Profile, via the Ontario College of Teacher`s website. (https://www.oct.ca/)

Starting your Online Certification Applicant Profile should be started in as soon as possible.

IF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION DOES NOT RECEIVE YOUR SUBMISSION OF THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IN THIS SURVEY, YOU WILL NOT BE FORMALLY RECOMMENDED FOR CERTIFICATION TO TEACH IN ONTARIO TO THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS 
AND 
THERE MAY BE DELAYS IN THE HANDLING OF YOUR APPLICATION, OR CHANGES TO THE REQUIREMENTS THAT NEED TO BE SATISFIED, TO HAVE YOUR CERTIFICATION APPLICATION CONSIDERED.

In order for us to be able to formally recommend you to the Ontario College of Teachers for your certification at the end of May 2018, we need each of you to answer a few questions on this form.

Link to Survey To Submit Your Pending OCT # to the Faculty of Education:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjIYGgKDx-D96wm92Bqib9GWCThSCuYUdcuMPbwSFOHPe5WQ/viewform

The deadline for your form's submission is Friday March 9th, 2018.

Hip Hop Event in February, Need Your Opinion!

**Forwarding on behalf of the ESTAO Team**

Hello Students,

The Education Student Teachers’ Association of Orillia (ESTAO) is currently in the process of organizing an event called “Engaging Youth with Hip Hop.” This event will involve several speakers/presenters who are are breakdancers, spoken word poets, MCs, etc. We will be inviting student teachers and social workers to develop a passion for breakdancing, poetry slams, and performance art. We hope to inspire you to include these ideas into your own professional practices when working with youth. We are also working in partnership with the Aboriginal Mentorship Program, the Faculty of Education and the Lakehead Association of Student Social Workers to facilitate this event.

If you are interested in attending this event (most likely to be held on February 7, 2018) please complete this quick survey (4 questions!) to express your interest. This will help us in determining the space requirements and other logistical information.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B9BPZSJ

We appreciate your time and participation,

ESTAO Team

Festivus - November 29, 2017

Coat Drive for International Students

It's time to dig deep into your closets and your hearts to help us make winter a little warmer for those in need. LUSU and International is asking for your help and donations for gently used or new winter coats, mitts, gloves, toques, and sweaters.

Your donations will help both international and domestic students in need, experience all the winter Orillia has to offer . . . without the frostbite.

Donations can be dropped off at the LUSU office or the International Office during regular business hours. If you have any questions please contact either Jessica Kearney vporillia@lusu.ca or Katie Fraser at kfraser@lakeheadu.ca

Thank you for your donations and help to ensure our students are equipped for the winter season ahead. 

Gifted Outreach Conference - Volunteers Wanted

Hello everyone. We are ready to recruit workshop leaders for the Gifted Outreach Conference. This gathering of over 200 hundred gifted students from the Simcoe County District School Board is an annual partnership between the board and Lakehead University's Faculty of Education.

We are looking for teacher candidates who are interested in expanding their knowledge of planning learning activities for gifted children.

As a participant, you will attend four planning sessions (three in January and one in February) in order to create a workshop with a partner, to be delivered during the conference on Friday May 4th at the University Avenue campus in Orillia.

This year's theme is based on Star Wars: "May the 4th Be With You."

If you are interested in being involved in this special project, please complete a survey by following this link: https://goo.gl/forms/uYBLgLHaKzVS7wi32

If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Elizabeth Thomas at sethoma1@lakeheadu.ca. Elizabeth and Denise Calvert will be the faculty liaisons for the conference.

Thank you,

Frances

Weekly Video Message - November 3, 2017

Hello everyone. 

Luke and Lauren report from last weekend's Heritage Place Haunt in this video. They also offer some words of advice about Mental Health to recognize Mental Health Week, and how to prepare for a successful practicum. Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsc8ilLwa-I

Have a great weekend, and happy Jersey Day!

Frances

Kindergarten Workshop - Monday November 6, 2017

Forwarding on behalf of Catherine Hannon

On Monday, November 6th from 5- 7:30  p.m. there will be a Kindergarten workshop for candidates from any of the three programs. The focus will be on planning, instruction and assessment while out on a Kindergarten placement, but any candidates are welcome to attend, regardless of their particular placement grade. A Kindergarten teacher from the Simcoe County DSB will join us to talk about how she plans and observes students to promote student learning and engagement. We will review the Kindergarten templates, and share Kindergarten resources that can support your work while out on placement.
 
Please sign up for this session in the Education Office by Friday, November 3 at 4:30 p.m.

The room location for this workshop is OH10.

Thank you.

Weekly Video Message - October 27, 2017

Hello everyone. In this week's video, Lauren and Luke are on location at the Orillia Public Library. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOwVVRB7E1g

We've been talking about the Gifted Outreach Conference in May. In response to questions about this year's theme, I'm please to announce that because the conference occurs on the 4th of May, the theme is "May the 4th be with you!" In other words, it's a Star Wars Theme. Stay tuned for sign-up information.

Don't forget to dress up on Tuesday for Hallowe'en!

And if you have time, please join us on Saturday (tomorrow) from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm for the Heritage Place Haunt.

Have a great weekend,

Frances

Canceled - Coaching in Ontario Schools Workshop - October 25, 2017

Please note that the Coaching in Ontario Schools Workshop, that was scheduled on Wednesday october 25, 2017, has been canceled.

Details about the winter session will be communicated at a later date.  

Weekly Video Message - October 22, 2017

Hello everyone. Luke and Lauren have information about some upcoming events, including the Coaching workshop, which has been very well received by teacher candidates in past years. There's also an announcement about this year's Gifted Outreach Conference, a chance for Lakehead teacher candidates to present a day of workshops to hundreds of Simcoe County children, in collaboration with SCDSB staff and Lakehead instructors.

Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gDK1U5lVw4&t=3s

If you have children, you might want to join us on Saturday, October 28th between 10:30 and 12:30 for the Heritage Place Haunt, featuring a haunted house in room 8, and crafts in room 10. This event is part of Lakehead Orillia's Homecoming weekend.

Don't forget to wear purple on Tuesday, to recognize that it takes a community to protect children's rights.

Have a great week,

Frances

Dress Purple Day - Tuesday October 24, 2017

On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 communities across Ontario will DRESS PURPLE to break the silence and show their commitment to children’s rights to safety and well-being. On Dress Purple Day we acknowledge that it takes a village to keep kids safe. Everybody in the community plays a role in supporting children’s rights.

In 2017, Children’s Aid Societies will be working collaboratively during Child Abuse Prevention Month and Dress Purple Day with Boards of Education, a key partner in supporting the safety and well-being of children and youth.

Custom Clothing Days at Orillia Bookstore

The Orillia Bookstore will be hosting Custom Clothing Days on October 25th, 26th and 27th, 2017.

You can find additional information on their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LUBookstoreOR/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lubookstoreorillia/  pages.

Samples will be available to try on. 

Indigenous Teachings Thursday October 19, 2017 - Everyone Welcome

Coaching in Ontario Schools Workshop - October 25, 2017

Spots are still available for this great workshop. 

Follow these steps to register:

1. Go to myInfo, and enter in your LU username and password
2. Click on the "Student Tab", and navigate to the subheading "Course Registration"
3. Under the "Course Registration" menu, click on "Register for Professional Development Workshops"
4. On the next page, read the information, and press continue if you agree to register for Professional Development workshops
5. Select the workshop you would like to register for, and press continue
6. Complete your registration, and input your payment information

Chair's Office Drop in hours

Hello everyone.

Tomorrow, October 17th, is the third Tuesday of the month, and that means it's doors open in the afternoon between 2:30 and 4:30 pm. This time is meant in particular to provide racialized, indigenous and LGBT students the opportunity to meet with me to share any concerns you may have. Your voice is very important to me, and I want to ensure that you have the space to be heard.

Please feel free to join me on the third Tuesday of every month (except when you're on practicum or on holiday!) at any time between 2:30 and 4:30pm. 

Frances

Weekly Video Message - October 13, 2017

Hello everyone, here is the link to this week's video blog from Graduate Assistants Luke and Lauren. This week features three special guests, Science and Math instructor Linda Grant, Librarian Kim Vallee, and one of the Cohort Representatives, Jaclyn Boyd.

Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn_GRJzWwkk

Please note that Protocol Education has had to cancel the campus visit for next week.

Finally, I'd like to extend a special invitation to you all to attend the raising of the tipi canvas at our University Avenue campus on Thursday October 19th between 10 and 11 am. This event includes sharing teachings, with sacred and ceremonial aspects to the gathering (i.e opening smudge, prayer, fire, potentially songs as well). The tipi is located in the field behind the Orillia Academic building. 

Have a great weekend!

Frances

Randstad Education - Orillia Heritage Place Campus Visit

A representative from Randstad Education will be on campus on Monday October 16, 2017.

Stop by their table to learn more about the exciting opportunities they have available!

Please see the poster below for additional information.

Weekly Video Message - October 6, 2017

Hello everyone. This week Luke and Lauren are on location at Victoria Park to bring you important information. I hope you have a chance to check it out. Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR4demfwILI.

The following are a couple of the links they mention:

Health and Safety Training: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/1193/Docs/Board%20Specific%20Instructions%20September%202017.pdf

YouTube clip to help with your online OCT application: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0aoL3K6wfQ

If you are interested in taking the upcoming Coaching workshop, please follow these steps:

1. Go to myInfo, and enter in your LU username and password
2. Click on the "Student Tab", and navigate to the subheading "Course Registration"
3. Under the "Course Registration" menu, click on "Register for Professional Development Workshops"
4. On the next page, read the information, and press continue if you agree to register for Professional Development workshops
5. Select the workshop you would like to register for, and press continue
6. Complete your registration, and input your payment information

Thanks to this week's special guest. Librarian Kim Vallee!

Step Teachers - Orillia Heritage Place

Step Teachers will be on the HP campus on Wednesday October 11, 2017

Be sure to stop by their table to learn more about the exciting opportunities they have! 

Gooble Up Your Fines - Heritage Place Library

Student Appreciation Day at Heritage Place - Tuesday October 10, 2017!!

LUSAA will also be handing out treats, and there will be prizes to be won!

REMINDER - Information Session WEDNESDAY October 4, 2017- Teaching Placements in China or the UK

This is an invitation open to all B.Ed Professional Program students.

Note to those of you in Year 1 of the 2 Year program: This is an opportunity for you to think about your placement options and perhaps apply for this opportunity next year, in Fall of 2018, if you are interested.

For those of you interested in attending this session, please see the attached poster.

Application deadline is November 10th, 2017

Weekly Message From The Chair - September 29, 2017

Hello everyone, here is a link this week's message with important information about placements and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGuWsfeV9-4

If you haven't yet joined my Facebook page, please look for My Teaching Journey. This week I was able to post a message for graduates about Simcoe County District School Board's occasional teaching opportunities. In a little while, you too will be eligible to apply for a teaching job, so join the conversation with our alumni now!

Have a great weekend!

Frances

Year 2 BEd Students Only - Interested in a Remote Placement (Placement #4) - March/April 2018

Remote Teaching Opportunities

Teacher Candidates (TCs) in YEAR 2 are eligible to request a remote teaching placement for March/April, 2018. 

Prior to being granted permission to enter into the remote placement, TCs will be required to submit summative teaching assessments to provide evidence of successful completion of the first three placements (two-year program).

Please Note:

TCs who selected any of our partner boards may already be committed to their placement(s) in that board and may not be able switch at this time. 

 

Remote placements are rewarding but also challenging.

It is essential that TCs be solid in their practices and understandings of teaching/learning. School attendance is an issue in each of these communities. Instances of addiction and substance abuse are fairly common in most areas.

The Northern Practicum Video 

(produced by Teach for Canada) provides compelling testimonies from recent graduates regarding their experiences and the value of remote teaching placements:

https://youtu.be/3YNUb7qmOcs

Self-Funded Remote Placements

Eligible TCs, from Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, have equal access to several self-funded remote placement opportunities. 

Self-funded remote placement opportunities include Armstrong (room for 4 TCs), Red Lake, Pickle Lake, Sioux Lookout, Moosonee and more.

• Any TC expressing interest in one of these placements will receive a $250 stipend from LU to offset travel costs.
• The TC is responsible for all expenses (transportation, accommodations and daily living).

If you are interested in a self-funded remote placement, please contact Catherine Hannon asap.

Subsidized Remote Placements

Eligible TCs, from Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, also have equal access to 15 highly subsidized remote placement opportunities including 

• Project Journey (Pikangikum - Eenchokay Birchstick School; 6 TCs) and;
• Project Canada (Sandy Lake – Fly-in, 4 TCS / Grassy Narrows – Drive-in, 4 TCs; and, Fort Hope – Fly-in, 2 TCs)

A goal of both Projects (Journey and Canada), from a community perspective, is to recruit and retain effective teachers for permanent positions. 

TCs are under no obligation to accept offers, though these are likely to be made. This is a great opportunity to see if teaching in a remote community is a ‘good fit’ for you. 

Expression of interest for any of the subsidized placements is by application to your Professional Experiences Coordinator Catherine Hannon - channon@lakeheadu.ca) cc’d to Julie Howell - (jhowell@lakeheadu.ca.)

Project Journey

Is a partnership between LU, the OPP, and the community of Pikangikum. 

Last year, six TCs completed a 5-week placement in Pikangikum. 

• Three accepted permanent contracts and are now teaching in the community. 
• TCs receive free transportation to/from Pikangikum, Safe Talk training (suicide prevention), and accommodations, along with a $100 weekly food stipend from the OPP for running Saturday activities (9 am to 4 pm).
• TCs also receive a $250 stipend from LU to support higher food expenses. 
• TCs will be responsible for any additional daily living expenses. 

This initiative aims to reduce suicide and violence rates within the community.  

We hope to send 6 TCs in March/April 2018. 

A Thunder Bay faculty advisor and professional experiences coordinator will make one site visit, during placement, to provide support to TCs and ATs.

How to Express Your Interest For Project Journey:

Interested TCs must complete and submit the attached Project Journey proposal to Catherine Hannon - (channon@lakeheadu.ca) cc’d to Julie Howell - (jhowell@lakeheadu.ca.) 

(Along with any additional documentation specified in the application form), by Wednesday, October 11, in order to be considered.

Project Canada 

Is a pilot project funded by The Rideau Hall Foundation. Rideau Hall will provide free transportation and accommodations to TCs, along with Safe Talk Training. 

• TCs also receive a $250 stipend from LU to support higher food expenses.
• There is no commitment to lead activities on weekends, and therefore, no additional weekly activity stipend. 
• TCs will be responsible for any additional daily living expenses. 
• Up to ten TCs will be offered support to enter into remote placements in any of the following three locations: Sandy Lake (4 spaces), Grassy Narrows (4 spaces) or Fort Hope (2 spaces) for the March/April 2018 placement. 

A Thunder Bay faculty advisor will make one site visit, during placement, to provide support to TCs and ATs. 

How to Express Your Interest For Project Canada:

Interested TCs must complete and submit the attached Project Canada proposal to (Catherine Hannon - channon@lakeheadu.ca) cc’d to Julie Howell - (jhowell@lakeheadu.ca.)

(Along with any additional documentation specified in the application form), by Wednesday, October 11, in order to be considered. 

Please browse these links to learn more about each community:

·  Eabametoong First Nation

·  Sandy Lake First Nation

·  Grassy Narrows First Nation

Successful applicants will be required to attend Safe Talk Training and additional information sessions geared towards supporting teaching of Indigenous content.

Useful Resources to Better Prepare you for Teaching Indigenous Learners:

Aboriginal Education Strategy in Ontario, specifically where Indigenous content is currently found in curriculum 

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/elemStrategies.html 

Accepting Schools Act (Bill13), 2009 

http://ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&BillID=2549

Full Circle: First Nations, Métis, Inuit Ways of Knowing

https://www.osstf.on.ca/full-circle-first-nations-metis-inuit-ways-of-knowing

https://www.osstf.on.ca/-/media/Provincial/Documents/Resource-Centre/Curriculum-Materials-and-Classroom-Supports/Common-Threads/full-circle-first-nations-metis-and-inuit-ways-of-knowing.ashx?sc_lang=en-CA

Getting to Know Turtle Island: Incorporating First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Perspectives K-8  http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/deepeningknowledge/UserFiles/File/Turtle_Island.pdf  

  

Reel Injun

available through

Thunder Bay Public Library http://www.tbpl.ca/   

Waverley:

DVD 305.8973 REE

Also available as a streaming video through Lakehead University Library:

http://inukshuk.lakeheadu.ca:7008/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=1022792&type=crSearc  

Realizing the Promise of Diversity: Ontario's Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy, 2009

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/equity.pdf

Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action (2015), Section 10 which focuses on Education

http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/File/2015/Findings/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf

Walk A Mile Film Project

available through  

Thunder Bay Public Library  http://www.tbpl.ca/

Brodie, County Park, MJLB, Waverley:

DVD 305.897 WAL  

Where are the Children

available through Lakehead University Library

http://inukshuk.lakeheadu.ca:7008/vwebv/searchBasic

Education Library:

VID 371.82997071 W56

And Paterson Library – NSRC 5th fl.:  E 96.5 W56 2003