The Local can now confirm that the following workshop selections will be offered at our "Focus on Math" PD event on March 7th, 2012 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM at the Lamplighter Inn in London. This wonderful PD opportunity includes dinner, door prizes and offers OTs a rare chance to mingle with your peers. Please select one of:
A) Teaching Math Through Problem Solving & Math Games -
Engage students in mathematics using problem solving! Participants will explore teaching math through problem solving using the 3-part lesson. Ann Pigeon, TVDSB Math Coordinator Registration CLOSED - All Spots have been filled.
B) Teaching Math Through Problem Solving &Foldables -
Engage students in mathematics using problem solving! Participants will explore teaching math through problem solving using the 3-part lesson. Barb Seaton, TVDSB Math Coach
C) Differentiated Instruction in Junior and Intermediate Math -
Every class includes students at many levels of math development. Learn how to use the resources to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all your students. Participants will have an opportunity to develop differentiated questions to help your next unit to reach all of your students. As well, you will develop parallel tasks and learn how to open up questions to allow for multiple entry points.
Peter Van Dongen and Donna Norley, TVDSB Math Coaches
Register by email - tvotpd@gmail.com Deadline - Friday, March 2, 2012 at noon
Please use your personal email addresses as we do not use the Board's First Class email system for union business.
The Board has announced that registration for the April 20th, designated PA day will be available via the Employee Portal today, February 15th, at 7:00 AM. We encourage you to make your selections early as the popular workshops fill quickly.
Lastly, we are receiving calls regarding the Mandatory On-Line Training. Modules applicable for OT's will only be made available mid-April. You will have until June 29th to complete these modules. Don't forget, you complete these on your own time, there is no meeting place - it is not a workshop.
As always, don't hesitate to call our office with any questions or if you require any further information.
ETFO THAMES VALLEY OCCASIONAL TEACHERS' LOCAL
