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Attention YR2 Students - Lakehead University AQ/ABQ Info Session

The AQ Information Session has been postponed from February 24 till March 3rd.

Want to learn more about Additional Qualification courses for teachers? Curious about which AQ courses to take? Come join Lakehead University's Department of Professional Development in Education for an information Webinar on Wednesday March 3, from 11am to 12pm.

**Please see the email circulated on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 titled Lakehead University AQ/ABQ Info Session, for the meeting passcode.

Attention Year 2 Students - EDUC 4498 Workshop on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 Postponed

The workshop which was previously scheduled for Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 has been postponed due to the extended Reading Week/Winter Break. It will now take place at 2:30pm on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021, with the follow up session on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021. Your FA will be in touch with additional details.

Have a great week! 

Winter Study Break Extended and Services Returning

In the wake of this week’s cybersecurity event and infrastructure disruptions, Lakehead University’s Winter Study Week will be extended for an additional four days. All classes will resume on Friday, February 26, 2021.

We are also pleased to announce that essential communication and instructional services, including the University’s website, Gmail, Zoom, myInfo portal, and D2L platform were restored earlier today. As our Technology Services Centre continues to bring more services back up, users may experience slowed or interrupted services.

Further decisions related to the University’s academic calendar will be forthcoming pending discussions with Faculties and Senate.

As more information becomes available, updates will continue to be provided via email, on Twitter (@LakeheadUNews and @LakeheadOrillia), and on the Lakehead Mobile Safety app. You can download the app from your device's applications store.  A Q+A document has also been posted to the Lakehead Mobile Safety app.

Simcoe County Information Session - Postponed

The SCDSB Information Session that was scheduled today, February 18th, 2021, from 3-4pm has been postponed. 

We are hoping to reschedule this session, so please continue to monitor your LU email for additional details. 

Provincial "March Break" Move & Winter Term 2021 Placement Blocks

With the recent provincial announcement to postpone the March Break until the week of April 12th 2021, the Faculty of Education thought it important to advise our 2 Year B.Ed Program students that our upcoming Winter term placement blocks will not be interrupted by this change. 

Winter term 2021 Placement Blocks will still be as follows:

• Year 1 students  - Mar 22 - April 30th, 2021
• Year 2 students  - Mar 22 - April 27th, 2021

Further details about requirements/expectations of the Winter 2021 placement will be circulated by your Faculty Advisors in the near future.

A Note on Placement Confirmation

You received a communication in December about our updated student placement procedures for this term. As per those communications, we are confirming student placements via email for the Winter 2021 semester and will be uploading the details for placements to the student portal as of the beginning of March, 2021. 

You will be receiving a message from the  Placement Team confirming your individual placement, but we would like to remind you that this is a lengthy process. We ask for your patience as it may take some time for us to be in contact with you regarding your place. As you might already understand, we are attempting to address the important task of placing students according to a priority list as well as information such as geography, available spots and other pertinent information, which understandably is a big task involving many moving parts.

We understand that this is a difficult time and would like to assure all students that we are working tirelessly to place as many students as possible.

We thank you again for your continued patience and understanding in these unusual times and will be in touch as soon it is possible to do so.

Climate Change-Makers Challenge

Calling all education enthusiasts! Join the OATHE Project, Ocean Wise, SURGE Innovation, & Earth Hacks, who are co-hosting the Climate Change-Makers Challenge, happening February 26-28!  This challenge involves up to $4500 in prizes and focuses on four themes relating to climate change: one of which being the education challenge, specifically with regards to how we can better educate audiences on climate change, close the information gap, and prevent disinformation. Interested? Limit of 100 participants, with more info & registration at: climatechangemakers.devpost.com

Simcoe County Information Session

The Simcoe County District School Board Information Session will include a 10-15 minute presentation from Human Resource Services Officer, Carissa Brueton, followed by an opportunity for students to ask their questions about the recruitment and hiring process live. 

Carissa will be joined by Pam Pasmore-Tye, Principal of Adult and Continuing Education, who will be discussing summer school teaching opportunities available to students with a temporary OCT.

Student Appreciation Day - Feb 12, 2021

 

Please visit www.lakeheadu.ca/students/student-life/student-services/or/studentappreciation for event details!

HDSB New Graduate French Opportunity!

 

Have You Recently Graduated With Your Bachelor of Education Degree?

Fieldstone Day School is currently looking for an LTO (Primary – Grade 1 or 2) for February 2021 to June 2021.

About us
Fieldstone is a private co-educational and non-denominational Cambridge School where students are inspired to achieve great things. As a Cambridge School, we teach a curriculum that sets the global standard for education designed to help students develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Academic achievement in the context of a well-rounded co-curricular programme prepares our students for success in the fast-changing modern world.

Responsibilities
• Teaching online and onsite according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her students;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of one’s students;
• Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students;
• Advising and co-operating with the Head of School, Assistant Head and other teachers in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral care arrangements;
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subjects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Education (B.Ed.)
• OCT Certification (preferred)
• Communication Skills: You must be able to speak clearly to students, other teachers, parents and administration officials.
• Instruction Skills: You will have to explain new ideas and unfamiliar concepts with authority and in a clear and concise way so that students can understand.
• Writing Skills: Teachers write progress reports, notes home, emails, etc.
• Patience: The students you work with will have different backgrounds and abilities.
• Creativity: Teachers must find ways to involve students into their lessons. Additionally, teachers have to work with students with different learning styles.
• People Skills: Engaging parents and creating positive and healthy relationships with students and faculty.

How to apply
If interested in this position, please apply directly to the indeed posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Please be advised that due to the high volumes of resumes received; only selected candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: LTO

Contract length: 5 months

Expected start date: February 2021

REMINDER - Math Workshop Available - Prep for Provincial Math Test (MPT)

The Faculty of Education is offering some additional math prep at no cost, intended to help you get ready to take the Provincial Math Proficiency Test (MPT).  Remember that in order to fulfill all requirements of certification with the Ontario College of Teachers, applicants must successfully pass the Provincial Math test, hosted by EQAO. For more information about the MPT, please visit the website:  https://mathproficiencytest.ca/#/mpt-launch.

When Are the Next Sittings?

The EQAO is planning to run this exam at least three times before September so that students have the opportunity to write and gain certification with the College before the regular school year starts. (We think they are hoping to offer it in both online and pencil-and-paper formats.)

For additional information, including the available Zoom sessions, please refer to the email sent to your LU email address with the same title. 

Message from ESTA-O - Events on Feb 3, 2021

Dear ESTA-O members, 

Please feel free to join in any of these sessions happening today! See the links below.

• 10:30am - Introduction to using Apply to Education
• 12:00pm - Mindful Midweek (occurs weekly)
• 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Learn about Additional Qualifications
• 4:30pm - Introduction to using Apply to Education
• Please fill in the Teacher Candidate Experience Survey and be eligible to win Lakehead prizes!

 Mindful Midweek (Hosted by Dr. Sarah Hunter)

Join Dr. Sarah Hunter for a short, 20-minute mindful practice that begins at 12pm every Wednesday. You and anyone in your home is welcome to join!

Time: 12pm
Date: Every Wednesday

 Additional Qualifications Chat with Stéphanne from OCT (Hosted by ESTA-O)

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

 Introduction to Apply to Education Platform (Hosted by Apply to Education)

Time: 4:30 PM

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8808612473944402956

Teacher Candidate Experience Survey (Organized by Operation Happy 2 Be Here)

Don't forget to fill out the Faculty of Education Teacher Candidate Experience Survey! After filling it out, you'll be eligible to win Lakehead gear through a draw! This survey will close before reading week, so fill it out to ensure your voice is heard!

Link: https://forms.gle/viiPaP75gKCu4CKd7

ESTA-O Updates:

We encourage you to share this e-mail with your fellow teacher candidates, especially those who haven't signed up for our mailing list on Clubs.LUSU.ca. Remember: Only registered members will receive regular email updates. 

How can your friends join the mailing list? Go to this link, select "Education Student Teachers' Association of Orillia" and click "Join Club" in order to confirm your registration.

Sincerely,

Your ESTA-O Team

ESTA-O supports Teacher Candidates in the Professional B.Ed Program, through Audacity, Advocacy and Student Life.

Join as an ESTA-O member: https://clubs.lusu.ca/Directory/Orillia
Join our Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/orilliaesta
Connect with us on Instagram & Twitter: @OrilliaESTA
Website: http://orilliaesta.weebly.com/

Available Webinar Thursday Feb 4th, 2021

A webinar hosted by Pembroke Publishing is available for new teachers entering Substitute Teaching. It addresses how to connect with students and deal with challenging situations.  
It is tomorrow night, Thurs. Feb. 4  @ 7 PM
https://www.bigmarker.com/pembroke-publishers/Building-a-Teaching-Community.   

REMINDER - HOPING TO GRADUATE IN JUNE 2021? - Importance of Creating Your Ontario College of Teachers Profile - Due By Feb 19th, 2021

This reminder is being sent out to all Year 2 students who have yet to submit crucial information needed to recommend you to the Ontario College of Teachers for your certification, once you are deemed eligible to graduate.

If we do not have your survey submission (details below) by Friday Feb 19th, 2021 - you will unfortunately not be included in the Faculty's Report to OCT, at the end of May 2021. This will delay your certification, so please make it a priority.

Link to Survey To Submit Your Pending OCT # to the Faculty of Education:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd68WU8PU9ePQMklGDyljS8vEeJNxSaNjtUqSF5UXvSd7CALw/viewform 

$500 ETFO AWARD for Graduating P/J Teacher Candidates

Hurry! Please apply for the $500 ETFO AWARD for Graduating P/J Teacher Candidates. One award per campus, per Faculty.

The deadline is TODAY!! February 1st. There are no applicants from Lakehead University currently being considered. This is a wonderful opportunity for YOU!!

Criteria can be found here:

https://etfo.ca/aboutetfo/provincialoffice/pages/awardsandscholarships.aspx

The Application Form link can be found here:

https://etfo.ca/AboutETFO/ProvincialOffice/AwardsAndScholarshipsDocuments/FacultyEducation.pdf