Registration for the April 20th, Designated paid PA event is moving at a very good pace with many sessions already filled. Spots are still available in workshops such as "Protecting Your Voice", "Growing Success" and "Math/Trigonometry for Grade 3" for math phobes. Earn a day's pay while you learn - register on-line via the TVDSB Employee Portal. Once logged in, click on "Registration Access" and make your selections. Don't overlook the plenary morning session with Karen Greenham, formerly of TVDSB and Dr. Peter Jaffe. Shuttle buses will run from the Huron Flats parking lot at UWO.
Our 'Boutique-Style' PD events held at the Local offices were met with resounding success. We are pleased to have been able to offer these invaluable sessions to our members once again.
Your next large group PD opportunity takes place on March 7th at the Lamplighter, from 4:30PM - 7:30PM. Along with free supper and door prizes, this PD will offer 3 sessions which will focus on Math. There remains a few spots for Session C: "Differentiated Instruction in Junior & Intermediate Math, facilitated by Peter Van Dongen and Donna Norley, both TVDSB Math Coaches so come out and enjoy an evening with your peers.
Also, don't forget about our Spring General Meeting and Banquet at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn on May 24th, 2012. This meeting, while providing the opportunity to socialize and network with other OTs, will provide important information to you as we are heading into this period of Collective Bargaining.
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