J/I candidates may register for either the February 21 or February 22 program, but not both.
York University
Information
P/J & J/I Program – February 21, 2012
Contact: Cindy Jung, Pre-Service Program Assistant cjung@edu.yorku.ca
Online Registration
It is mandatory that you pre-register for the program by the registration deadline. The earlier you register for the program, the more chance you will obtain your first choices for the workshops. All workshops have a capacity limit based on speaker preference and room size. If a workshop is full, you will receive an online message asking you to select another workshop.
Registration for this event will:
- Open on Wednesday, February 1 (9:00 am)
- Close on Monday, February 13 (9:00 am)
Please register for the correct program!
- P/J candidates register for the February 21 program.
- I/S candidates register for the February 22 program.
- J/I candidates may register for either program, but not both.
Online Registration
- Registration is now closed
On the Day
On arrival at the ACE Building, please sign in at the registration desk located in the CIBC Lobby. In return, you will receive the program materials you will need for the day. We ask you to please bring your own materials for taking notes.
The registration desk will be open from 8:30 to 9:00 am. Beverages (coffee, tea, juice) will be available at this time.
Agenda
The program will commence promptly at 9:00 am in ACE 102. Please ensure you arrive with plenty of time to sign in and collect your materials for the day.
Refreshments
Beverages (coffee, tea, juice) will be available on the day, but you must make your own arrangements for lunch.
We encourage you to bring your own beverage container to help us cut down on waste.
USB Drives
At the conclusion of the program, you will receive a USB drive specially produced by the Ministry of Education for participants of the Building Futures program.
Online Survey, Resources and Certificate of Participation
Following the event, you will receive an email message from the Ministry of Education, which will include:
- Information needed to download handouts to the workshop presentations and resources essential to beginning teachers
- A link to the Ministry's online survey to evaluate your level of satisfaction. Once you have completed the survey, you will be able to download a personalized certificate of participation, which you can then print out.
Information about the Workshops
Aboriginal Education – Towards Student Achievement for All
Did you know that there are over 300 expectations in the Ontario curriculum that help teachers bring First Nation, Métis and Inuit histories, cultures and perspectives into the classroom? For Aboriginal students, incorporating First Nations, Inuit and Métis perspectives and learning strategies into your teaching will help foster a strong sense of identity and a positive self-image. For all of Ontario's students this will help strengthen opportunities to explore, appreciate, understand, and value the contributions of Ontario's Aboriginal peoples and communities.
In this interactive session, teachers will learn about various approaches and strategies to use when addressing the needs of Aboriginal students. They will be given resources to use when covering Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom. An overview of the Ministry of Education's Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework will also be provided.
Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools: Policy and Implementation
This workshop will stimulate thinking and challenge assumptions about effective assessment and evaluation. It will familiarize participants with a selection of resources, including the 2010 Ministry of Education Grade 1 to 12 Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting policy document, Growing Success. These resources will also include excerpts from videos posted on the Edugains site and the accompanying readers' guides. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in a simulation exercise which will heighten awareness of assessment and evaluation concepts.
Financial Literacy Education in Ontario [Grades 4 to 12]
Are you concerned about the world economy? Looking for a way to make your lessons more relevant for the future? Be on the cutting edge of Ontario's Financial Literacy Education initiative! In this interactive workshop, we will provide background on this new initiative. Teacher candidates will learn about resources that are available to help plan their programs while incorporating financial literacy knowledge and skills into Grades 4-12 in all subject areas.
Full-Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program (P/J focus)
This workshop will offer candidates an overview of the Full-Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program (FDK) which provides four- and five-year-olds with a seamless and integrated day of learning. It will describe the vision and the model of FDK and the role of the Early Learning-Kindergarten (EL-K) team which consists of a teacher and early childhood educator (ECE). The workshop will give an introduction to the new Full-Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program and Extended Day documents, which provide the foundation for a child-centred, play-based daily program.
Practical strategies and current resources will be shared to support potential FDK teachers in planning and implementing FDK in order to improve self-regulation, reading, writing and math skills for our youngest learners as well as provide a smoother transition to Grade 1.
Laying the Foundation for Effective Instruction in Literacy (P/J focus)
Strong literacy skills are foundational for academic achievement and a lifetime of success. In this session we will explore some evidence informed instructional practices that lead students to independence in reading and writing. We will also highlight practical literacy resources provided by the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat and the Ministry of Education that will set you up for success in your teaching career!
Learning Mathematics for Teaching (P/J focus)
The Ministry of Education and the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat have produced a myriad of professional learning resources (e.g., webcasts, professional learning guides and monographs) that develops your knowledge of mathematics for teaching. Come and learn about these practical resources, professional learning opportunities, and some key mathematics teaching strategies that will get you off to a great start in your new profession.
New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP)
Every teacher candidate will be provided with an overview and update on the New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP), designed to provide support to teachers in their first year of professional practice. A new teacher who recently graduated from the faculty of education will share his/her experiences from the pre-service program through to the induction program.
Occasional Teaching
Every day is the first day of school for occasional teachers. This session will provide practical information and strategies in the art of occasional teaching. Teacher candidates will learn how to prepare an emergency tool kit, set the tone in the classroom, teach the students meaningful curriculum, and leave a lasting impression on the staff and students.
Safe and Healthy Schools
The purpose of this workshop is to highlight the Ministry of Education's policies, resources and initiatives for the safe schools (behaviour, discipline and safety) and healthy schools (e.g., healthy eating, physical activity) strategies.
A safe and healthy learning environment enhances learning and success in school and provides academic, social, emotional and physical benefits (D. Willms, 2007). The teacher plays a critical role in establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment for all students (K. Leithwood, 2004).
Special Education
The special education workshop is designed to provide an overview of effective strategies that beginning teachers can use to respond to the strengths and needs of the diverse group of learners found in all classrooms. Practical strategies and current resources will be shared to support teachers in planning and implementing programs that may require accommodated, modified and/or alternative learning expectations.
Teachers Engaging and Communicating with Parents
Research shows a positive link between parent engagement and student achievement and well-being. When parents are involved in their children's education everyone benefits; students, teachers, schools and communities. Good schools can become even better places to learn.
Ontario's parent engagement policy recognizes and supports parents as both valued partners & active participants in their children's education. In this session, teachers will actively explore the topic of parent engagement. They will be given ideas and strategies on how to involve parents in their children's learning in a variety of meaningful ways, and be provided with links to resources to support parent engagement.
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York University
Information
J/I & I/S Program – February 22, 2012
Contact: Cindy Jung, Pre-Service Program Assistant cjung@edu.yorku.ca
Online Registration
It is mandatory that you pre-register for the program by the registration deadline. The earlier you register for the program, the more chance you will obtain your first choices for the workshops. All workshops have a capacity limit based on speaker preference and room size. If a workshop is full, you will receive an online message asking you to select another workshop.
Registration for this event will:
- Open on Wednesday, February 1 (9:00 am)
- Close on Monday, February 13 (9:00 am)
Please register for the correct program!
- P/J candidates register for the February 21 program.
- I/S candidates register for the February 22 program.
- J/I candidates may register for either program, but not both.
Online Registration
- Registration is now closed
On the Day
On arrival at the ACE Building, please sign in at the registration desk located in the CIBC Lobby. In return, you will receive the program materials you will need for the day. We ask you to please bring your own materials for taking notes.
The registration desk will be open from 8:30 to 9:00 am. Beverages (coffee, tea, juice) will be available at this time.
Agenda
The program will commence promptly at 9:00 am in ACE 102. Please ensure you arrive with plenty of time to sign in and collect your materials for the day.
Refreshments
Beverages (coffee, tea, juice) will be available on the day, but you must make your own arrangements for lunch.
We encourage you to bring your own beverage container to help us cut down on waste.
USB Drives
At the conclusion of the program, you will receive a USB drive specially produced by the Ministry of Education for participants of the Building Futures program.
Online Survey, Resources and Certificate of Participation
Following the event, you will receive an email message from the Ministry of Education, which will include:
- Information needed to download handouts to the workshop presentations and resources essential to beginning teachers
- A link to the Ministry's online survey to evaluate your level of satisfaction. Once you have completed the survey, you will be able to download a personalized certificate of participation, which you can then print out.
Information about the Workshops
Aboriginal Education – Towards Student Achievement for All
Did you know that there are over 300 expectations in the Ontario curriculum that help teachers bring First Nation, Métis and Inuit histories, cultures and perspectives into the classroom? For Aboriginal students, incorporating First Nations, Inuit and Métis perspectives and learning strategies into your teaching will help foster a strong sense of identity and a positive self-image. For all of Ontario's students this will help strengthen opportunities to explore, appreciate, understand, and value the contributions of Ontario's Aboriginal peoples and communities.
In this interactive session, teachers will learn about various approaches and strategies to use when addressing the needs of Aboriginal students. They will be given resources to use when covering Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom. An overview of the Ministry of Education's Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework will also be provided.
Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools: Policy and Implementation
This workshop will stimulate thinking and challenge assumptions about effective assessment and evaluation. It will familiarize participants with a selection of resources, including the 2010 Ministry of Education Grade 1 to 12 Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting policy document, Growing Success. These resources will also include excerpts from videos posted on the Edugains site and the accompanying readers' guides. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in a simulation exercise which will heighten awareness of assessment and evaluation concepts.
Financial Literacy Education in Ontario [Grades 4 to 12]
Are you concerned about the world economy? Looking for a way to make your lessons more relevant for the future? Be on the cutting edge of Ontario's Financial Literacy Education initiative! In this interactive workshop, we will provide background on this new initiative. Teacher candidates will learn about resources that are available to help plan their programs while incorporating financial literacy knowledge and skills into Grades 4-12 in all subject areas.
New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP)
Every teacher candidate will be provided with an overview and update on the New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP), designed to provide support to teachers in their first year of professional practice. A new teacher who recently graduated from the faculty of education will share his/her experiences from the pre-service program through to the induction program.
Occasional Teaching
Every day is the first day of school for occasional teachers. This session will provide practical information and strategies in the art of occasional teaching. Teacher candidates will learn how to prepare an emergency tool kit, set the tone in the classroom, teach the students meaningful curriculum, and leave a lasting impression on the staff and students.
Safe and Healthy Schools
The purpose of this workshop is to highlight the Ministry of Education's policies, resources and initiatives for the safe schools (behaviour, discipline and safety) and healthy schools (e.g., healthy eating, physical activity) strategies.
A safe and healthy learning environment enhances learning and success in school and provides academic, social, emotional and physical benefits (D. Willms, 2007). The teacher plays a critical role in establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment for all students (K. Leithwood, 2004).
Special Education
The special education workshop is designed to provide an overview of effective strategies that beginning teachers can use to respond to the strengths and needs of the diverse group of learners found in all classrooms. Practical strategies and current resources will be shared to support teachers in planning and implementing programs that may require accommodated, modified and/or alternative learning expectations.
Student Success/Learning to 18 Initiatives (I/S focus)
Learn what boards across the province are doing through Student Success Initiatives Grades 7-12 to improve student achievement. Every student learns differently. Now there are exciting new ways for them to participate in high school and earn credits they need to graduate.
These initiatives continue to develop and high school students in Ontario have more opportunities to customize the high school experience around learning that's relevant to them. This can make all the difference to their individual success.
Teachers Engaging and Communicating with Parents
Research shows a positive link between parent engagement and student achievement and well-being. When parents are involved in their children's education everyone benefits; students, teachers, schools and communities. Good schools can become even better places to learn.
Ontario's parent engagement policy recognizes and supports parents as both valued partners & active participants in their children's education. In this session, teachers will actively explore the topic of parent engagement. They will be given ideas and strategies on how to involve parents in their children's learning in a variety of meaningful ways, and be provided with links to resources to support parent engagement.
