2015-2016 STUDENTS - Invitation To Lakehead University's 2 Year B.Ed Program Information Session - Saturday April 25th, 2015

It is definitely an exciting time for each of you and we are confident you have many questions, as you ponder your options and prepare for the academic year ahead. With this in mind, you are cordially invited to attend our 2 YR B.Ed Program Information Session on Saturday April 25th, 2015.

The day's events are designed to address many of your questions, and provide you with vital information about some of the necessary preparation you will need to complete throughout the summer months, before your arrival on the first day of classes on Tuesday September 8th, 2015.

To RSVP for this event, you will need your LU MyInfo/MyEmail Login to access the survey below. This information was included in your Acknowledgement Letter, you would have received received by our Admissions Team. Should you not have it, please contact Admissions @ 1-800-465-3959.

It will be important for you to get comfortable with using your LU email account to send/receive all LU related information. We use each student's LU email as our primary means of communication throughout the summer months and academic year.

PLEASE NOTE:

WE WOULD ASK THAT YOU WAIT TO SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE PLACEMENT APPLICATION FORM AFTER THIS EVENT, SHOULD YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING.

(Completing the Online Placement Preference Application Form is a part of the TEAS Checklist of Tasks that you receive when you were extended your offer.

This session will provide you with important information to complete this task properly.)

During the event, you will receive important information on the following topics:

· The various services/programs available to you as a new LU student
· The compulsory Math Content Exam for all B.Ed students
· The planning/preparation & expectations associated with your teaching placements
· Information on your class schedule & the registration process in the 1 YR B.Ed Program
· Not to mention, a fantastic opportunity to meet the faculty & staff at Lakehead University!

Details Regarding The Day's Events
Location:
Lakehead University
500 University Ave
Orillia, ON, L3V 0B9
Printable Map: Route To 500 University Ave From Google Maps

Time:
9:00 – 9:30am – registration for all those in attendance
9:30 – 12:30pm – various presentations about the 2 Year B.Ed Program

Parking:
With 250 available parking stalls, there should be adequate parking for all attending, on-site at 500 University Ave.
If you are concerned about parking availability, we would encourage you to utilize public transportation or carpool.

Limit On Guests:
We have limited the number of guests any new B.Ed student can bring with them to this event.
The cap is 2 guests to accompany any B.Ed student.

We hope that the information you receive during this event helps you to determine that the Lakehead University 2 Year B.Ed Program is a great fit for you.
The faculty & staff are enthusiastic about your arrival!

If you are interested in attending the 2 YR B.Ed Information session, please complete this quick survey below to record RSVP by Wednesday April 22nd, 2015 at 4:00pm

Link To RSVP Survey: My RSVP for the 2 Year B.Ed Information Session

2015-2016 STUDENTS - Are You A New B.Ed Program Student Looking To Set Up A Campus Tour?

Hoping to visit the Lakehead University 2 Year Professional B.Ed Program's Orillia campus this spring/summer?

You can set up an appointment for a campus tour!

How? It's simple.

Just complete this quick request form and a member of the Education Administration Team will get back to you to confirm your appointment.

I want to book my tour today!

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Heritage Place Library Closed Easter Weekend

Dear Bachelor of Education Students: 

Both of the Lakehead Orillia libraries (including the Heritage Place library) will be closed throughout the Easter weekend. After closing on Thursday April 2 at 5:30pm, the Heritage Place library will not be open again until 8:30am on Tuesday April 7.

Full hours for both Lakehead Orillia libraries can be found on the Lakehead-Orillia library homepage.

Teaching Opportunities - Maple Leaf Education System (MLES)

Maple Leaf Educational Systems-China Teaching Positions

Maple Leaf Educational Systems-China is a large, educational organization with seven high schools, grade 10-12, and two Foreign Nationals Schools, K-9, teaching BC Curriculum across 7 provinces in China. Our campuses are: Dalian, Wuhan, Tianjin, Zhenjiang, Chongqing, Luoyang, and Shanghai. We presently have over 350 Canadian Teachers at our campuses with new schools planned for 2015/2016.
Please visit our website for further details:

www.mapleleafschools.com

ALL TEACHERS MUST BECOME BC CERTIFIED ONCE THEY ACCEPT A CONTRACT

MLES-China is in need of qualified, experienced, Secondary School teachers and new, 2015 Teaching Grads with one or more of the following subject areas or a combination of:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Information Technology/Business
• English

I/S teachers holding a first or second teachable from the list above may apply.
Please note: Junior/Intermediate and Primary/Junior teachers with an undergraduate, academic subject major in one of these areas will be considered. British Columbia TRB Certified teachers have one certification. “Teacher”. P/J and J/I teachers with an academic BA major in one of the subject areas, as listed above, may teach their subject major up to grade 12.

• Beginning salary is $45,000 plus a $2,000 completion bonus at the end of the second year of a two-year contract
• Excellent medical and dental benefits package
• 7 weeks of paid holiday throughout the school year and 7 weeks during summer
• 1000 RMB Settling Allowance
• Paid, upfront, RETURN Airfare annually/Chinese Work Visa is paid
• Many teachers save approximately $2,000 per month and enjoy travel to Asian Countries
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Please send your resume and cover letter directly to:

Sylvia Bell, MLES Teacher Recruitment Ontario

sylviabell@mapleleafschools.com or 705-495-4660

Deadline is: April 30, 2015

More About Library Services - While Out On Placement

Library Hours & Services While On Placement

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Hello everyone, here is the link to this week's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO4JKcZDegc

This week I reiterate my words of wisdom about the Math Competency Exam (see also my video message from last September here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiUXuGtJkqU), I talk about preparing for practicum, and offer my thoughts of this academic year as it comes to a close.

I'll be out of the office starting just after the exam on Thursday, but I'll be back with a video on Sunday, March 29th. In the meantime, have a good couple of weeks, and take care of yourselves.

Frances