The Ontario College of Teachers Scholarship Program

The Ontario College of Teachers Scholarship Program supports and sustains excellence in the teaching profession by reinforcing high standards and professional competence. Through its scholarships, the College rewards the achievements and characteristics of individuals who model the values of teaching as a respected, time-honoured and forward-looking profession.

Teacher candidates in an Ontario consecutive or concurrent teacher education program who will graduate in 2022 are eligible to apply for scholarships of $1,500 each:

 

New this year is the Brian P. McGowan Scholarship for Resilience, named in honour of the College’s fourth registrar which will be awarded to a candidate who demonstrates resilience and tenacity in the face of adversity.

 

The Joseph W. Atkinson Scholarship recognizes a candidate who demonstrates both outstanding academic achievement and experience that reflects a high level of preparedness for teacher education.

 

The Ontario College of Teachers Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Scholarship and the Ontario College of Teachers Intermediate/Senior Scholarship are awarded to candidates on a holistic basis that takes into account extracurricular activities and background experiences.

 

More information about the scholarship program and how to apply can be found on the OCT website. The deadline for applying is August 31, 2021 at 5 p.m.

 

 

Free Webinar on How to Maintain Professional Boundaries in and out of the Classroom

 

How to maintain professional boundaries in and out of the classroom

 

The Ontario College of Teachers cordially invites all candidates in an Ontario consecutive or concurrent teacher education program to join us for a free webinar:

 

How to maintain professional boundaries in and out of the classroom

Thursday, April 29 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

 

Click here to register for this free webinar open to Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs), teacher candidates, parents, members of the public, and other education stakeholders. Please share this invitation with all of your students.

 

AGENDA

 

Participants will be provided with an overview of the College’s professional advisory on boundaries, which was developed in consultation with our education partners and leading experts in this field. The webinar will also feature a panel discussion where experts will share their knowledge and answer questions to help clarify the professional, ethical, and legal parameters that govern teachers’ practice.

 

• Introduction: Chantal Bélisle, OCT, Deputy Registrar, Ontario College of Teachers
• Overview: Dr. Derek Haime, OCT, Registrar and CEO, Ontario College of Teachers
• Panel discussion:
• Noni Classen, Director of Education, Canadian Centre for Child Protection
• Linda Lacroix, OCT, Director of Investigations and Hearings, Ontario College of Teachers
• Laina Andrews, OCT, Superintendent of Education, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
• Question and answer session.

  

As part of its mandate, the College issues professional advisories to provide advice and guidance to our members on current and emerging issues. Issues of establishing professional boundaries are complex. The professional advisory on boundaries clarifies OCTs’ professional responsibilities to conduct themselves in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and the law.

 

We look forward to this opportunity to share the College’s official advice to members and to facilitate a panel discussion on the importance of educators upholding professional boundaries with students in and out of the classroom.

 

Sincerely,

 

Chantal Bélisle, OCT

Deputy Registrar

"Spring Into Wellness" PD Workshop Hosted by Simcoe County DSB

Simcoe County DSB is hosting a conference that will provide a space where you can come together to reflect on wellness, self-regulation and learning in the outdoors.

Workshops will be interactive and provide ideas that you can use to enhance personal and professional well-being. There will be three 55-minute sessions held throughout the morning and closing by noon.

This workshop is open and free to BEd students at Lakehead: 

To register/learn more: http://bit.ly/SpringintoWellness2021

Questions can be directed to:

Bonnie Anderson OCT 

Outdoor Environmental Education and Healthy Active Living Coordinator

Simcoe County District School Board

P: 705-734-6363 ext 11367

banderson@scdsb.on.ca

Apply To Education New Grad Job Fair

Apply To Education would like to invite you to their virtual Spring New Grad Job Fair on Thursday, April 22^nd, 2021, for the opportunity to meet with employers representing boards across Canada. The event is open to current students and those who have less than four years of teaching experience.  The New Grad Teacher Job Fair is your chance to network with school boards from across Canada and learn more about what opportunities they have to offer.

If you are currently on placement and are thinking about attending, please consult with your Associate Teacher, as well as your FA/FL, to find a compatible time that works within your AT's & classroom schedule.

Tutor Wanted

There is a local family looking for a tutor for their children, who are in grades 8 & 10.

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like additional information, please email Rosa at rfabiano@lakeheadu.ca.