ETFO's Summer Academy 2010
What: ETFO’s Summer Academy 2010 during July and August; 76 three-day courses
Where: A variety of locations across the province.
Details: Practial, hands-on courses planned and developed by teachers including all grade levels...Special Education, The Arts, Science and Tech, Classroom Management and many more.
How to Register: Click https://summeracademy.etfo.ca/ to access the Summer Academy 2010 catalogue and registration site
NOTE: Some spots are available for OECTA members and new faculty of education graduates. If interested, browse the courses and determine the course(s) you would like to register for. You will need a registration number to access the online registration. To do this, contact the provincial office at 1-888-838-3836 and ask for a Summer Academy team member.
Vision to Practice Conference - August 30-September 1, 2010
Sponsored by SDCO (Staff Development Council of Ontario) and Greater Essex County DSB
Who: Teachers-leaders, instructional coaches, mentors, department heads, school-based staff developers, school administrators
When: August 30 - September 1, 2010
Where:
Caesars Windsor Convention Centre, Windsor Ontario
Why: Provides school leaders with
valuable tools to assist teachers with their professional learning; opportunities
to network with others who have similar roles and responsbilities; learn best
practice from peers; acquire perspectives from provincial and national leaders
including, Steven katz, Barrie Bennett, Sue Beers, Jim
Knight, Phil Schelcty, Anthony Muhammad and Sharroky Holie.
Details: Click here for lots more information and registration details
OTF Going Green Elementary Workshops
Increase
your environmental literacy and learn how to use the environment as the context
for integrating all curriculum areas.
Through critical thinking and inquiry-based straties, integrate biodiversity,
sustainability and stewardship
into your lesson plans.
Apply these strategies to help you implement the revised
curricula: Science and Technology, Grades 1-8, The Arts, Grades 1-8, and Health
& Physical Education, Grades 1-8
London: July 7-9, 2010
Hamilton: July 13-15, 2010
Sault Ste. Marie: July 28-30, 2010
Please
register ($50 course fee covers workshop materials, on-site meals, and two nights
accommodation [if required]) by June 18 at:
https://event-wizard.com/secured/EWV3.01/Forms/reg1.asp?ClientCode=otffeo&ecode=2010summerprograms
Ontario Council for
Technology Education Conference K-12
May 6-8, 2010
Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston Ontario
"Resources to Engage Students"
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Register now for this unique opportunity to gather Science and Technology teaching resources that will truly engage your elementary students. Click here for more details On-line registration is now available at http://www.octe.on.ca/ |
Spotlight on the New (Science) Curriculum - Nov. 12-14, 2009
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Plan to attend the finest science and technology, and science professional learning event in Ontario! November 12 -14, 2009 Click here for the conference flyer For program and registration
information please go to: |
10th Annual 'Planet in Focus' School Program - Oct. 20-22, 2009
The Planet in Focus School Program features films chosen specifically for grades 6-12 students with the curriculum in mind. These stimulating films give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge about their natural, physical, social, urban, rural ecological and global environments.
Location: Royal Ontario Museum
Cost: $4.00 per student
For more information, click here
The 38th Ophea Kids' Health Conference - October 15-17, 2009
Interested in the physical activity,
health and education needs of children and youth? Join elementary and secondary
school teachers, principals, public health professionals and recreation leaders
for an unforgettable experience in professional learning. This year's conference
will focus on helping teachers prepare for the new Health and Physical Education
curriculum.
Keynote address by CFL legend, former Toronto Argonauts running back and current CEO, Michael 'Pinball' Clemons.
2009
Conference Highlights:
• Implementation information and ideas to support the renewed Health and
Physical Education (H&PE) curriculum
• Practical applications and supports to create and maintain healthy schools
and communities
• Interactive workshops on: innovative creative strategies for H&PE,
sport & intramural activities, ideas to address various health promotion
topics, and assessment & evaluation tools
• NEW this year! Select workshops will be offered in French
Click here for more information.
The conference runs October
15-17, 2009 at Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston Ontario.
The Early Bird registration deadline is June 26, 2009. For
more information and to register visit:
http://www.ophea.net/khc/registration
Local Government Week - October 19-25, 2008
The Province of Ontario, AMCTO (Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario have partnered to develop Local Government Week, to celebrate the key role that Ontario local governments play in helping to define the character, priorities, amenities and physical make-up of communities.
To support schools in the celebration of Local Government Week AMCTO has created elementary and secondary Learning Guides as well as a variety of resources for teacher/student use.
In anticipation of Local Government Week, copies of the Guides will be mailed to every school principal in Ontario and all municipalities mid-September, along with posters, flyers and additional information on how to get more activity ideas, etc., for Local Government Week (or for class use at other times throughout the school year).
Visit the AMCTO website at www.amcto.com for electronic versions of these resources, as well as additional information.
Celebrating Literacy Conference - August 17-18, 2009
This 5th annual conference is jointly
sponsored by Peel District School Board and Pearson Professional Learning -
at the Pearson Convention Centre, Brampton Ontario.
For details, click here
C.A.P.E. Consultants/Coordinators'
Association of Primary Educators announces
its Fall General Meeting, presenting 'A Day With Dr. Juanita Copley'. Dr. Copley
is an extraordinary educator and presenter. Her passion, enthusiasm for math
and love for children in the years will make this a presentation not to be missed.
Monday, October 20, 2008; 9:30-2:30 at the Mississauga Grande Hotel
For further details, see the attached
flyer or visit the C.A.P.E. website at www.capeonline.ca
Ophea's 2008 Kids' Health Conference
Ophea’s Kids’ Health Conference –
Building Active Healthy School Communities
Interested in the physical activity, health and education needs of children
and youth? Join elementary and secondary school teachers, principals, public
health professionals and recreation leaders for an unforgettable experience
in professional learning and networking. Participate in workshops on innovative
creative strategies for health & physical education, sport & intramural
activities, a selection of health promotion topics, and assessment & evaluation
tools. The conference runs October 16-18, 2008 at Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston
Ontario.
The Early Bird registration deadline is June 27, 2008. For more information
and to register visit:
LNS Coaching Institute: Learning and Teaching Together
July 4-5, 2007
Hilton Hotel
Toronto, Ontario
Differentiated Instruction Conference
July 15-18, 2007
Las Vegas, Nevada
TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
September 15-23, 2007 (3rd week in September annually)
This outdoor education initiative invites schools to participate in a shoreline/waterway
cleanup in their community; receive free supplies, instructions
and educational materials
For more information click here
Reading for the Love of It Conference
February 14-15, 2008
Sheraton Centre
Toronto, Ontario
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