Wednesday, October 18, 2023

New In-Person PD Events; Did you Know?

 

November 1, 2023 - Lamplighter Inn in London
4:30 - 7:30 PM (Buffet dinner provided so please let us know if you must cancel)
For all purposes, each session counts as a half-day of teaching.
Option 1) Teaching the Fundamentals of Fractions: This workshop will outline the progression of teaching fractions for Gr. 3-8 as outlined in "Fractions Learning Pathway". Make and use concrete tools to simplify the understanding of unit fractions, fraction equivalency, and operating with fractions.
Option 2) Uncovering the New 2022 Junior/Intermediate Science Curriculum: This workshop will support J/I Teachers in planning engaging activities using experimental processes for student learning. You will leave armed with new knowledge, resources and practical tips for bringing these concepts to your classroom.
Option 3) Supporting Students with Tiered Response, Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction: Find out how to meet the diverse needs of your students by learning how to apply these strategies and develop instructional practices to decrease learning barriers within the classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to create diagnostic tools, surveys, and choice boards to address student needs.
Register in the TVDSB Employee Portal!
Your Collective Agreement Provides:

L18.02      The timetable for an Occasional Teacher shall be the same as the timetable of the Teacher being replaced except as set forth in Articles L17.03 and L17.05.

 

L18.03    (a)     Unless hired for a long-term occasional assignment in accordance with the provisions of Article L14, an Occasional Teacher shall not be assigned supervisory duties prior to the commencement of class on the first morning of an assignment or prior to the commencement of the afternoon class on the first day if it is a half-day afternoon assignment.

 (b)      Where an Occasional Teacher is hired for a vacancy for preparation time coverage, IPRC coverage, etc., that Occasional Teacher shall be assigned no more than one supervisory duty.

 

(c)     If the assignment is for the Occasional Teacher to provide preparation time payback in full day assignment, then that Occasional Teacher shall be provided with a minimum of forty (40) minutes preparation time at the beginning of the assignment. 




ETFO video: Women Voters and Lawmakers - A Woman's (Political) Work is Never Done