Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Subsidy for Math Additional Qualifications; few spots for Thursday evening PD at Lamplighter Inn

AQ-ABQ button - English.jpg GREAT NEWS - OPPORTUNITY for MATH AQ SUBSIDY
Beginning in April, the Ministry of Education through the Ontario Teachers' Federation will offer $450 to Teachers who successfully complete a Math AQ. To find out if you are eligible click on this link http://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/03/math-aq-en.pdf
Email you application http://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/03/math-aq-application-en.pdf along with a valid transcript or transcript to mathsubsidy@otffeo.on.ca or fax to 416-966-5450. Check out the Math Subsidy page on the OTF site for further information.

FEW SPOTS NOW AVAILABLE
We are looking forward to hosting over 90 members tomorrow evening at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn from 4:30 - 7:30 PM for our PD Event.  Workshops will begin after dinner.
Workshops for this event are:
Step Forward with French: created especially for Occasional Teachers to support OTs in short term assignments teaching French. The Step Forward with French resource was the 2010- 20122 ETFO Curriculum Award Winner.  The background information in the resource used will provide the occasional teachers with the skills and confidence necessary to take on daily FSL assignments.
Math Foldables:  This TVDSB focused workshop is designed to deepen math understanding using graphic organizers and paper folding in your math lessons and daily assignments.
Savvy Science for Grade 7/8: This workshop from ETFO Provincial focuses on inquiry which is a vital component of the intermediate science and technology program. Throughout the session participants will explore scientific method and inquiry models through hands-on participation in practical and engaging activities.  At the end of the session participants will receive access to a series of inquiry activities for each strand in the intermediate science and technology program.

Dinner is included for members of the TVDSB OT Local and will include Slow Roasted Top Sirloin of Beef au Jus and Oriental Vegetable Stir Fry With a Soya Sauce Glaze along with various Salads, breads and rolls and a Sweet Selection of Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks.

There are a few spots available in each session due to last minute cancellations.  Please register on-line at www.etfotvot.com if you are interested in attending this PD Event but thought you had missed the registration deadline or call 519-641-3936 for assistance.