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Interviews for the LTO List:
The Board advises those who applied to be on the LTO List that interviews will be held on March 9th, March 10th, March 23rd, March 24th. The Board will notify those being considered for March 9th and 10th first with notification for later interviews to follow.
Upcoming PD Opportunity:
Join us for an evening of dinner and mathematics:
WHEN: Tuesday March 31st, 2015 4:30pm to 7:30 pm (dinner included)
WHERE: Best Western Lamplighter INN
WHAT: Choose from one of the following:
1) Gameapalooza - An ever-popular workshop! Learn some interesting, engaging and creative mathematics games to integrate into your occasional teaching assignments. - Christopher Wilcox, TVDSB
2) The New Occasional Teacher and Mathematics - You have heard terms like 3-part lesson; bansho; gallery walk; 4-step problem solving but know little about them or using them in your daily assignments. Come out and get familiar with current mathematical practices and ideas. - Ann Pigeon, TVDSB
3) Fractions for the Mathphobic OT - Do fractions make you frightened, fearful, or frantic? Fear not! In this relaxed, stress-free workshop you will gain a deeper understanding of fractions and become more confident in your teaching assignments. - Perry Gelakis, TVDSB
Registration is open at www.etfotvot.com under Member Services, Local PD events.
Thank you to all those who attended and participated in our February 23rd, 2015 PD
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