LEGACY 1 YR B.Ed STUDENTS - IMPORTANT - Providing Your Pending OCT Number To The Faculty of Education By May 25th, 2016

Attention all Legacy 1 Year B.Ed Students Hoping to Graduate This Spring:

As you approach the end 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).

As indicated in an email communication dated January 26th, 2016, each one of you have been asked to 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.

We have a planned campus visit for representatives from the Ontario College of Teachers to come and speak to you, about what is involved in the application process, timelines and other responsibilities that are yours, once you are in line to graduate.
THE DATE FOR THIS PLANNED VISIT IS: February 24th, 2016 from 5:00 - 6:30pm

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, & 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 OCT, we need each of you to answer a few questions on this form.
https://docs.google.com/a/lakeheadu.ca/forms/d/164lD-7GQnMH5QlMGst-kbBmVRDlNWVIlOLzFkl1bSB0/viewform

The deadline for your form's submission is Wednesday May 25th, 2016.

Chair's Video Message

Hello everyone! Tonight's video is brief, and features reminders about events this week and next. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/e1EHvMiYaB8

Have a great week, and for teacher candidates in the 2 year program, have fun on your first MAP day of the term!

2 Year Program Students - REMINDER - Practicum Information Sessions

Below are the times for the Practicum Information Sessions:

2 Year Program - Cohort A            
            Monday February 1, 2016 11:15am - 12:15pm in OH7

2 Year Program - Cohort B
            Monday February 1, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm in OH2

Canceled - Inquiry Workshop for Full Day Kindergarten

Please be advised that the Inquiry Workshop for Full Day Kindergarten on Wednesday February 3, 2016 has been canceled.  

Please Note: There will be a session in March for candidates who have Full Day Kindergarten placements.  Details regarding a date and time will be communicated next week.

Thank you.

"Life After Lakehead" Speaker Series - Feb 1st and 8th, 2016 - Heritage Place

Life after Lakehead: Career Fair Prep Feb. 1
1-2pm - OH 008
2:30-3:30pm - OH 010
Presented by: Andrew Mills, Student Success Centre

Life After Lakehead: Budgeting and Finances Feb. 8
1-2pm - OH 008
2:30-3:30pm - OH 010
Presented by: Jackie Bean & Betsy Maus, Enrolment Services

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Attention 2 Year Program Students - Year 2 Placement in a French Immersion or Core French Classroom

Hello everyone. 

Recent changes to OCT regulations mean that students in the 2 year program who wish to do one placement in a French immersion or core French classroom may have that opportunity in the second year.

You would be required to successfully complete an online FSL Additional Qualification course in the Spring or Summer term. Full details about this course will be available shortly, as will details about requesting such a placement, but in the meantime I'd like to gain a sense of how many of you might be interested in pursuing this option.

If you are interested in teaching French in one of these classrooms, please let me know and I'll be sure to include you in any future communication about the opportunity.

Frances

Your Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Application Process & Responsibilities - How To Apply Video (on YouTube)

Good Day B.Ed Professional Program Students,

We are beginning to receive questions about how to apply to the OCT to become certified as a Teacher in Ontario.

Circle this date in your calendar.
It is important to remember that we have invited representatives from the Ontario College of Teachers to Lakehead University, on Wednesday February 24th, 2016 from 5:00 - 6:30pm.

It is extremely beneficial for all students hoping to graduate in June to be in attendance, as these representatives can address the many questions each of you may have about what is involved in your steps to become certified to teach in Ontario, after you earn your degree.

Appreciating that your focus right now should be on completing your winter term courses and a successful teaching placement, below you will find a link to a fantastic video that will walk you through how to get started with your OCT online profile.

Every student is encouraged to start their online application profile, as soon as possible.

Link to How To Apply To OCT Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0aoL3K6wfQ&feature=youtu.be