Presenter: Donna Bresky
Location: ESRSS Library
Date & Time: Tuesday All Day
Description: Troubleshooting in L4U.
Limit: Library staff only
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
B09 Primary Prevention Team Presentation
Presenter: MTS Primary Prevention Team Members Deb McNeill & Marsha Leary
Location: TBA
Date & Time: Monday a.m.
Description: The mission statement of the MTS Primary Prevention Team is to encourage and promote wellness. Specific topics such as stress management, time management, personal wellness and wellness dimensions may be discussed.
Limit: none
Location: TBA
Date & Time: Monday a.m.
Description: The mission statement of the MTS Primary Prevention Team is to encourage and promote wellness. Specific topics such as stress management, time management, personal wellness and wellness dimensions may be discussed.
Limit: none
E11 Best Practices in Early / Middle Years Physical Education Instruction
Presenter: Brian Hatherly
Location: SVRSS Gymnasium
Date & Time: Tuesday p.m.
Description: Brian is currently the K-8 curriculum consultant for the Government of Manitoba branch of Physical Education / Health Education. The session will highlight current best practices in 'real' classrooms in Manitoba, and discuss specific implementation strategies for new curricula. Participants are encouraged to attend the session with specific questions or ideas about how best to utilize Brian's skill set.
Limit: none
Location: SVRSS Gymnasium
Date & Time: Tuesday p.m.
Description: Brian is currently the K-8 curriculum consultant for the Government of Manitoba branch of Physical Education / Health Education. The session will highlight current best practices in 'real' classrooms in Manitoba, and discuss specific implementation strategies for new curricula. Participants are encouraged to attend the session with specific questions or ideas about how best to utilize Brian's skill set.
Limit: none
Friday, November 14, 2008
E07 The New Grade 11 History of Canada
Presenter: Al Friesen
Location: SVRSS
Date & Time: Tuesday pm
Description:
This session will introduce teachers to the philosophy and framework of the soon-to-be released Grade 11 History curriculum. The new curriculum is designed to engage students in historical inquiry based on a set of guiding questions about the History of Canada from pre-contact times to the present. A major rationale of the course is to help students develop historical literacy and to better understand the Canada of today. The session will also provide information about course organization, learning outcomes and enduring understandings as well as a preview of some instructional strategies.
Limit: none
Location: SVRSS
Date & Time: Tuesday pm
Description:
This session will introduce teachers to the philosophy and framework of the soon-to-be released Grade 11 History curriculum. The new curriculum is designed to engage students in historical inquiry based on a set of guiding questions about the History of Canada from pre-contact times to the present. A major rationale of the course is to help students develop historical literacy and to better understand the Canada of today. The session will also provide information about course organization, learning outcomes and enduring understandings as well as a preview of some instructional strategies.
Limit: none
Grade 9 & 10 Social Studies
Presenter: Al Friesen Al Friesen is a Social Studies Consultant for Manitoba Education, Citizenship & Youth with responsibilities for development and implementation of senior years curricula. Al has taught in several locations in Manitoba and overseas, and has also lectured at Brandon University. He has worked on a number of curriculum development teams for Manitoba Education and has facilitated social studies and geographic information systems workshops in western and northern Canada and has presented at several national and international subject council conferences.
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb. 3 AM
Description: This session will provide an overview of the philosophy and rationale of the Manitoba social studies curricula. This includes the vision and goals of social studies, citizenship as a core concept, and the General and Specific Learning Outcomes. The session will also look at social studies and the learning process, classroom-based assessment and issues related to diversity, equity, and social justice in the teaching of social studies. Teachers are asked to bring copies of the Grade 9/10 Foundation for Implementation curriculum documents for reference during the session.
Session Limit: No Limit
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb. 3 AM
Description: This session will provide an overview of the philosophy and rationale of the Manitoba social studies curricula. This includes the vision and goals of social studies, citizenship as a core concept, and the General and Specific Learning Outcomes. The session will also look at social studies and the learning process, classroom-based assessment and issues related to diversity, equity, and social justice in the teaching of social studies. Teachers are asked to bring copies of the Grade 9/10 Foundation for Implementation curriculum documents for reference during the session.
Session Limit: No Limit
ICT - Intermediate Notebook 10/SMART Board Session
Presenter: Tracy Maksymchuk & Kirsten Carter
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb. 3 AM
Description: OK. I know the basics of using my SMART Board, but I want to know how I can enhance the interactivity of my lessons and utilize some of the new features of Notebook 10 software. This session is for you! See some sample lessons in action, play with Notebook 10 (just what is available??), and find resources online. You might want to come prepared with a unit or lesson idea in mind!
Session Limit: 20
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb. 3 AM
Description: OK. I know the basics of using my SMART Board, but I want to know how I can enhance the interactivity of my lessons and utilize some of the new features of Notebook 10 software. This session is for you! See some sample lessons in action, play with Notebook 10 (just what is available??), and find resources online. You might want to come prepared with a unit or lesson idea in mind!
Session Limit: 20
MTS President Session 2
Presenter: MTS President Pat Isaak
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: Tuesday a.m. (repeats Tuesday p.m.)
Description: Pat has graciously agreed to come out and speak with our membership regarding a variety of topics listed in the title including the recent changes to Manitoba Teacher's Pension legislation, the status of the possibility of a provincial bargaining model, and an MTS-sponsored upcoming teacher workload survey. Please feel comfortable coming to meet our Society President and to bring any questions/queries of your own.
Limit: none
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: Tuesday a.m. (repeats Tuesday p.m.)
Description: Pat has graciously agreed to come out and speak with our membership regarding a variety of topics listed in the title including the recent changes to Manitoba Teacher's Pension legislation, the status of the possibility of a provincial bargaining model, and an MTS-sponsored upcoming teacher workload survey. Please feel comfortable coming to meet our Society President and to bring any questions/queries of your own.
Limit: none
K-8 Social Studies Computer Lab
Presenter: Gary Evans Gary Evans is a retired primary teacher having taught Grade 2 and Grades 2/3 combined classes as well as Middle Years classes in his career. He is member of K-8 Manitoba Social Studies Inservice Team, and a presenter at SAG, Summer Institute, and various inservices in Manitoba at the K-8 levels. He previously taught teachers-in-training at University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg. He was involved in the writing of the Grades 5 and 8 Social Studies texts.
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb. 3 PM
Description: The Manitoba Social Studies K-8 curriculum documents have listed many supporting websites for most of the Learning Experiences online at:
Session Limit: No Limit
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb. 3 PM
Description: The Manitoba Social Studies K-8 curriculum documents have listed many supporting websites for most of the Learning Experiences online at:
Session Limit: No Limit
Pensions Updates, Provincial Bargaining Status, MTS Teacher Workload Survey
Presenter: MTS President Pat Isaak
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: Tuesday p.m. (repeat of Tuesday a.m.)
Description: Pat has graciously agreed to come out and speak with our membership regarding a variety of topics listed in the title including the recent changes to Manitoba Teacher's Pension legislation, the status of the possibility of a provincial bargaining model, and an MTS-sponsored upcoming teacher workload survey. Please feel comfortable coming to meet our Society President and to bring any questions/queries of your own.
Limit: none
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: Tuesday p.m. (repeat of Tuesday a.m.)
Description: Pat has graciously agreed to come out and speak with our membership regarding a variety of topics listed in the title including the recent changes to Manitoba Teacher's Pension legislation, the status of the possibility of a provincial bargaining model, and an MTS-sponsored upcoming teacher workload survey. Please feel comfortable coming to meet our Society President and to bring any questions/queries of your own.
Limit: none
Grade 2: Cluster 2: Communities in Canada: Aboriginal Community
Presenter: Gary Evans Gary Evans is a retired primary teacher having taught Grade 2 and Grades 2/3 combined classes as well as Middle Years classes in his career. He is member of K-8 Manitoba Social Studies Inservice Team, and a presenter at SAG, Summer Institute, and various inservices in Manitoba at the K-8 levels. He previously taught teachers-in-training at University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg. He was involved in the writing of the Grades 5 and 8 Social Studies texts.
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb. 3 AM
Description: Information and resources about Contemporary Canadian Aboriginal Communities will be shared at this session. Seven communities from across Canada will be explored. Resources will support the seven communities and will be available for teachers to view. Teachers will be able to explore and discuss how to use this basic information with their students. This is a resource to expand the Grade 2 curriculum document.
Session Limit: No Limit
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb. 3 AM
Description: Information and resources about Contemporary Canadian Aboriginal Communities will be shared at this session. Seven communities from across Canada will be explored. Resources will support the seven communities and will be available for teachers to view. Teachers will be able to explore and discuss how to use this basic information with their students. This is a resource to expand the Grade 2 curriculum document.
Session Limit: No Limit
Grade 5/6 New Social Studies Resources
Presenter: Gary Evans Gary Evans is a retired primary teacher having taught Grade 2 and Grades 2/3 combined classes as well as Middle Years classes in his career. He is member of K-8 Manitoba Social Studies Inservice Team, and a presenter at SAG, Summer Institute, and various inservices in Manitoba at the K-8 levels. He previously taught teachers-in-training at University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg. He was involved in the writing of the Grades 5 and 8 Social Studies texts.
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb. 3 AM
Description: Each of the grade levels will be looking at resources that have been organized according to the specific grade level Learning Experiences. These resources have not been reviewed by Manitoba Education so teachers will have to ensure that they are suitable to their classroom situation before using them. There will be time for discussion and sharing of ideas. Please bring any new resources/ideas/projects that you have found and developed.
Session Limit: No Limit
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb. 3 AM
Description: Each of the grade levels will be looking at resources that have been organized according to the specific grade level Learning Experiences. These resources have not been reviewed by Manitoba Education so teachers will have to ensure that they are suitable to their classroom situation before using them. There will be time for discussion and sharing of ideas. Please bring any new resources/ideas/projects that you have found and developed.
Session Limit: No Limit
Standard First Aid
Presenter: Tom Lyons Tom Lyons is currently employed as a Health Care Aide in the Benito Health Center. He is a 25 year member of the Benito Fire Department and Deputy Chief for the past few years. He has been an Emergency Medical Responder, first with the fire department and later with Benito First Responders, which he coordinates. He is an Emergency Services Instructor for the Manitoba Emergency Services College and a CPR Instructor for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Monday Feb. 2 & Tuesday Feb. 3
Description: Comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who need training for work requirements, or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the workplace or home. The course covers a variety of topics from basic (such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level A, prevention of disease transmission) to in-depth topics, such as sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.
Session Limit: 12 people
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Monday Feb. 2 & Tuesday Feb. 3
Description: Comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who need training for work requirements, or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the workplace or home. The course covers a variety of topics from basic (such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level A, prevention of disease transmission) to in-depth topics, such as sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.
Session Limit: 12 people
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Back to Basics - File and Email Management
Presenter: Kirsten Carter
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Monday Feb. 2 AM
Description: Don’t know where to start with your computer? This session will focus on the basics: how to organize your files, email (attachments, set up folders to keep your inbox organized), etc…
Session Limit: No Limit
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Monday Feb. 2 AM
Description: Don’t know where to start with your computer? This session will focus on the basics: how to organize your files, email (attachments, set up folders to keep your inbox organized), etc…
Session Limit: No Limit
Summary of Staff Development (PD Feedback)
via Lynda Simard (SVRSS Teacher):
"Summary of Staff Development
Name: Lynda Simard
Session: Grade 9 & 10 Math Inservice by Pearson
Location: Regina Date: Oct. 23/08
I would recommend Trevor Brown. He can be contacted at tbrown@edu.yorku.ca.
Summary:
The session was broken up between 3 speakers. The first was Trevor Brown. He spoke about using problem solving to catch students attention to a topic. After speaking with Carol Larson who saw him for a whole day, I think he was just getting started when his time was up. I’d like to hear the end of his “story”. I’d like to see where he takes the problem solving to and how he incorporates that into a whole program. One lady commented that she saw him for a 5-day session that really painted the whole picture. The other two speakers had some good ideas that I could incorporate today, but they weren’t dynamic speakers and I’m not sure I would want to attend any additional session with them.
I will be sharing this information with other math teachers on staff as we plan for our new curriculum in the Grade 9 and 10 areas.
I am going to start to incorporate relevant problems that will allow all students to gain or share some understanding of the topic as an introduction or summary of a topic."
Thanks loads to Lynda for the effort put forth to create this summary.
"Summary of Staff Development
Name: Lynda Simard
Session: Grade 9 & 10 Math Inservice by Pearson
Location: Regina Date: Oct. 23/08
I would recommend Trevor Brown. He can be contacted at tbrown@edu.yorku.ca.
Summary:
The session was broken up between 3 speakers. The first was Trevor Brown. He spoke about using problem solving to catch students attention to a topic. After speaking with Carol Larson who saw him for a whole day, I think he was just getting started when his time was up. I’d like to hear the end of his “story”. I’d like to see where he takes the problem solving to and how he incorporates that into a whole program. One lady commented that she saw him for a 5-day session that really painted the whole picture. The other two speakers had some good ideas that I could incorporate today, but they weren’t dynamic speakers and I’m not sure I would want to attend any additional session with them.
I will be sharing this information with other math teachers on staff as we plan for our new curriculum in the Grade 9 and 10 areas.
I am going to start to incorporate relevant problems that will allow all students to gain or share some understanding of the topic as an introduction or summary of a topic."
Thanks loads to Lynda for the effort put forth to create this summary.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Grades 7-8 Mathematics Curriculum
Instructor: Heather Knight
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: 0.5 day session TBA
Description: Grades 7-8 Math Curriculum
Session Limit: none
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: 0.5 day session TBA
Description: Grades 7-8 Math Curriculum
Session Limit: none
Grades 5-6 Mathematics Curriculum
Instructor: Heather Knight
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: 0.5 day session TBA
Description: Grades 5-6 Math Curriculum
Session Limit: none
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: 0.5 day session TBA
Description: Grades 5-6 Math Curriculum
Session Limit: none
Grades 3-4 Mathematics Curriculum
Instructor: Sherry Perih
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: 0.5 day session TBA
Description: Grades 3-4 Math Curriculum presentation
Session Limit: none
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: 0.5 day session TBA
Description: Grades 3-4 Math Curriculum presentation
Session Limit: none
K-2 Mathematics Curriculum
Instructor: Sherry Perih
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: 0.5 day session TBA
Description: Mathematics curriculum delivery strategies
Session Limit: none
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: 0.5 day session TBA
Description: Mathematics curriculum delivery strategies
Session Limit: none
K-8 French Immersion (Mathematiques)
Instructor: Nicole Allain-Fox
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: TBA
Description: Curriculum integration strategies.
Session Limit: none
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: TBA
Description: Curriculum integration strategies.
Session Limit: none
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Social Dance
Instructor: Michelle Poole
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: Monday Feb 2 PM
Description: This Social Dance session will offer Fox Trot, 2 Step, Polka, Jive, Salsa and Mambo. We will try to sign up in pairs, for obvious reasons, so find a friend (non gender specific) and make arrangements for both to sign up individually…..let’s dance!!
Session Limit: none
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: Monday Feb 2 PM
Description: This Social Dance session will offer Fox Trot, 2 Step, Polka, Jive, Salsa and Mambo. We will try to sign up in pairs, for obvious reasons, so find a friend (non gender specific) and make arrangements for both to sign up individually…..let’s dance!!
Session Limit: none
Healthy Schools Manitoba
Presenter: Laura Morrison
Location: SVRSS - Room TBA
Day & Time: Tues. Feb. 3 Time -TBA
Description: A comprehensive presentation on how to incorporate Healthy Living into the classroom. How to increase awareness and engage student participation in healthy lifestyles. Find out what others are doing around the Province and learn about programs available to schools.
Session Limit: TBA
Location: SVRSS - Room TBA
Day & Time: Tues. Feb. 3 Time -TBA
Description: A comprehensive presentation on how to incorporate Healthy Living into the classroom. How to increase awareness and engage student participation in healthy lifestyles. Find out what others are doing around the Province and learn about programs available to schools.
Session Limit: TBA
Barton Tutoring Program
Presenter: Judy Mosiondz, Dyslexia Tutor
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Date & Time: TBA
Description: Learn about the Barton tutoring program. Judy studied with Sue Barton of Bright Solutions in San Jose, California to be able to tutor students with Dyslexia. Find out about the program and learn strategies to assist students having difficulty with language.
Session Limit: TBA
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Date & Time: TBA
Description: Learn about the Barton tutoring program. Judy studied with Sue Barton of Bright Solutions in San Jose, California to be able to tutor students with Dyslexia. Find out about the program and learn strategies to assist students having difficulty with language.
Session Limit: TBA
Writing With Symbols 2000
Presenters: Louise Oberton, Speech Language Clinician & Bernadette Schlosser, Assistive Technology Assistant
Location: SVRSS - room TBA
Date & Time: Monday, February 2
Description: Session will focus on a review of how to use the WWS2000 program with additional information devoted to importing digital pictures, grid development and anything else we find exciting. Participants will have access to a computer to follow along and practice material preparation.
Session Limit: none
Location: SVRSS - room TBA
Date & Time: Monday, February 2
Description: Session will focus on a review of how to use the WWS2000 program with additional information devoted to importing digital pictures, grid development and anything else we find exciting. Participants will have access to a computer to follow along and practice material preparation.
Session Limit: none
BoardMaker
Presenters: Louise Oberton, Speech Language Clinician & Bernadette Schlosser, Assistive Technology Assistant
Location: SVRSS - room TBA
Date: Monday, Feb. 2
Description: Session will focus on a basic and expanded knowledge of how to use the BoardMaker program for symbol usage individually and within the classroom setting. Ample time will be provided for symbol board development.
Session Limit: none
Location: SVRSS - room TBA
Date: Monday, Feb. 2
Description: Session will focus on a basic and expanded knowledge of how to use the BoardMaker program for symbol usage individually and within the classroom setting. Ample time will be provided for symbol board development.
Session Limit: none
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Swan Valley Fitness Center
Presenter: Lynne Menard
Location: Swan Valley Fitness Center
Day & Time: Monday Feb. 2 PM
Description: "The Ultimate Fitness Experience"
"Come and sample everything the Swan Valley Fitness Center has to offer...Cardio, weight training, boot camp, pilates, and the ultimate in relaxation (Yoga). Try out our stability balls and our BOSU trainer. Learn how nutrition also plays an important part."
Session Limit: 15 people
Location: Swan Valley Fitness Center
Day & Time: Monday Feb. 2 PM
Description: "The Ultimate Fitness Experience"
"Come and sample everything the Swan Valley Fitness Center has to offer...Cardio, weight training, boot camp, pilates, and the ultimate in relaxation (Yoga). Try out our stability balls and our BOSU trainer. Learn how nutrition also plays an important part."
Session Limit: 15 people
Backstage Gym
Presenter: Jason and Gwen Shaw
Location: Backstage Gym
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb 3 AM
Description: "Come and enjoy the morning talking about good foods that go best with the type of physique you wish to achieve. As well, learn how to do 'The Circuit' that works for your needs."
Session Limit: 6 people
Location: Backstage Gym
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb 3 AM
Description: "Come and enjoy the morning talking about good foods that go best with the type of physique you wish to achieve. As well, learn how to do 'The Circuit' that works for your needs."
Session Limit: 6 people
Curves "An On-site Demonstraton"
Presenter: Kris Yonsson
Location: Curves
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb 3 PM
Description: "On-site demonstration of the equipment for your own individual program. Start with a private measure and weigh-in and see what type of program works for you."
Session Limit: 6 people
Location: Curves
Day & Time: Tuesday Feb 3 PM
Description: "On-site demonstration of the equipment for your own individual program. Start with a private measure and weigh-in and see what type of program works for you."
Session Limit: 6 people
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Wellknowlogy 3 General Information - Things Teachers are Going To Want To Know
Dates:
Monday, February 2, 2009 (K-8 teaching/admin. staff, K-12 E.A.s, and voluntary participation by SVRSS Staff)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009, (K-12 teaching/admin. staff, K-12 E.A.s)
Location: Mostly at SVRSS....Satellite sessions TBA
Monday, February 2, 2009 (K-8 teaching/admin. staff, K-12 E.A.s, and voluntary participation by SVRSS Staff)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009, (K-12 teaching/admin. staff, K-12 E.A.s)
Location: Mostly at SVRSS....Satellite sessions TBA
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Primary Prevention Strategies
Presenter: MTS Primary Prevention Team Members Deb McNeill & Marsha Leary
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: Monday p.m.
Description: The mission statement of this particular branch of our society is to "encourage and promote wellness." What better way to enjoy a Monday afternoon? Topics may include, but are not limited to: wellness dimensions, life balance, stress management, time management, and personal management.
Limit: none
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: Monday p.m.
Description: The mission statement of this particular branch of our society is to "encourage and promote wellness." What better way to enjoy a Monday afternoon? Topics may include, but are not limited to: wellness dimensions, life balance, stress management, time management, and personal management.
Limit: none
Social Studies (5-8) Citizenship session
Presenter: Gary Evans Gary Evans is a retired primary teacher having taught Grade 2 and Grades 2/3 combined classes as well as Middle Years classes in his career. He is member of K-8 Manitoba Social Studies Inservice Team, and a presenter at SAG, Summer Institute, and various inservices in Manitoba at the K-8 levels. He previously taught teachers-in-training at University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg. He was involved in the writing of the Grades 5 and 8 Social Studies texts.
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Monday Feb. 2 PM
Description: The session will involve the discussion of Citizenship throughout Grades 5-8. There will be a short review of the Grades 5-8 curriculum documents with respect to outcomes, skills, and resources for the core concept of Citizenship. Strategies and activities will be discussed that help support the implementation of Citizenship into the classroom. Please bring any ideas/projects that you have developed on this topic. In addition, please bring any useful resources that you have found.
Session Limit: No Limit
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Monday Feb. 2 PM
Description: The session will involve the discussion of Citizenship throughout Grades 5-8. There will be a short review of the Grades 5-8 curriculum documents with respect to outcomes, skills, and resources for the core concept of Citizenship. Strategies and activities will be discussed that help support the implementation of Citizenship into the classroom. Please bring any ideas/projects that you have developed on this topic. In addition, please bring any useful resources that you have found.
Session Limit: No Limit
Social Studies (K-4) Citizenship session
Presenter: Gary Evans Gary Evans is a retired primary teacher having taught Grade 2 and Grades 2/3 combined classes as well as Middle Years classes in his career. He is member of K-8 Manitoba Social Studies Inservice Team, and a presenter at SAG, Summer Institute, and various inservices in Manitoba at the K-8 levels. He previously taught teachers-in-training at University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg. He was involved in the writing of the Grades 5 and 8 Social Studies texts.
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Monday Feb. 2 AM
Description: The session will involve the discussion of Citizenship throughout K-4. There will be a short review of the K-4 curriculum documents with respect to outcomes, skills, and resources for the core concept of Citizenship. Strategies and activities will be discussed that help support the implementation of Citizenship into the classroom. Please bring any ideas/projects that you have developed on this topic. In addition, please bring any useful resources that you have found.
Session Limit: No Limit
Location: SVRSS room TBA
Day & Time: Monday Feb. 2 AM
Description: The session will involve the discussion of Citizenship throughout K-4. There will be a short review of the K-4 curriculum documents with respect to outcomes, skills, and resources for the core concept of Citizenship. Strategies and activities will be discussed that help support the implementation of Citizenship into the classroom. Please bring any ideas/projects that you have developed on this topic. In addition, please bring any useful resources that you have found.
Session Limit: No Limit
FASD: Principles & Strategies
Presenter: Susan Opie - Susan Opie (BA, BSW, MSW, RSW) has over 10 years experience working with individuals with FASD and their families, providing individual and family counseling, educational information, and advocacy with various systems impacting families and children. She has provided consultation for and individual therapy to youth with FASD in care, facilitated support groups for families affected by FASD, and provided education, consultation, and training to various systems working with families and/or children and youth with FASD.
Location: SVRSS - Room TBA
Day & Time: Mon. Feb. 2 & Tues. Feb. 3
Description: This two day session is sponsored by Child and Family Services’ Joint Training Unit and provides hands-on principles and strategies for those working and living alongside individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Participants are given a glimpse into how individuals with FASD experience and process their world, and how this might impact parents and caregivers as they care for children and youth.
Location: SVRSS - Room TBA
Day & Time: Mon. Feb. 2 & Tues. Feb. 3
Description: This two day session is sponsored by Child and Family Services’ Joint Training Unit and provides hands-on principles and strategies for those working and living alongside individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Participants are given a glimpse into how individuals with FASD experience and process their world, and how this might impact parents and caregivers as they care for children and youth.
Sessions topics will include:
- De-stigmatizing FASD
- Updating diagnostic terms and process
- A look at primary versus secondary disabilities, and protective factors for children and youth with FASD
- Building solid relationships with children, youth, (or adults) with FASD
- Accommodating specific brain differences when parenting and providing services
- Group exercise: Looking at ‘meltdowns’: prevention and responses
- Utilizing strengths with individuals with FASD
- Discipline with children and youth with FASD
- Difficult issues that may arise with individuals with FASD: ‘Lying,’ ‘Stealing,’ AWOLs/running away, substance abuse…
Vehicle Care & Maintenance
Presenter: Tim Froese / Peter Fleming, Automotive Technician/Vocational Instructor, SVRSS
Location: SVRSS Automotive Classroom / Shop
Date & Time: Tuesday p.m.
Description: What do you really about your automobile?, versus What should you really know about your automobile? Tim will lead discussions, demonstrations, and hand-on technique applications to have you feeling more comfortable knowing what's going on under the hood and elsewhere.
Limit: 15
Location: SVRSS Automotive Classroom / Shop
Date & Time: Tuesday p.m.
Description: What do you really about your automobile?, versus What should you really know about your automobile? Tim will lead discussions, demonstrations, and hand-on technique applications to have you feeling more comfortable knowing what's going on under the hood and elsewhere.
Limit: 15
ICT Session (ePearl)
Presenter: Rob McDonald & Janet Martin
Location: SVRSS
Day & Time: Monday pm
Description: Want to find out more about ePearl? This session will explore all 3 levels available and give you an opportunity to play with the program and find out how to better integrate it into your classroom as an assessment tool. Time will be spent on how to import artifacts, record reading samples, reflect on your learning, and provide peer feedback (for levels 2 & 3). This session may be helpful to EAs who would like to learn more about ePearl.
Session Limit: none
Location: SVRSS
Day & Time: Monday pm
Description: Want to find out more about ePearl? This session will explore all 3 levels available and give you an opportunity to play with the program and find out how to better integrate it into your classroom as an assessment tool. Time will be spent on how to import artifacts, record reading samples, reflect on your learning, and provide peer feedback (for levels 2 & 3). This session may be helpful to EAs who would like to learn more about ePearl.
Session Limit: none
E08 MTS Staff Officer Session (Using EA's Effectively)
Presenter: Joan Zaretsky
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: Tuesday p.m.
Description: If you've ever wondered specifically what your EA's should be doing in your classroom (or possibly should not?), plan to attend this informative session with one of our Society's staff officers.
Limit: none
Location: SVRSS TBA
Date & Time: Tuesday p.m.
Description: If you've ever wondered specifically what your EA's should be doing in your classroom (or possibly should not?), plan to attend this informative session with one of our Society's staff officers.
Limit: none
Kevin Cameron - Risk Threat Assessment Level 2
Presenter: J. Kevin Cameron, M.Sc., R.S.W.
In concert with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kevin Cameron developed Canada's first comprehensive, multidisciplinary threat assessment training program. He trains crisis response teams internationally and consults with schools and communities impacted by trauma. He has years of experience, providing high-risk assessment and intervention with children, youth and families.
Location: SVRSS Cafeteria
Day & Time: Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3
Description: Referred to as “Strategic Interviewing in Threat Assessment”, this two day training focuses on strategic interviewing of key individuals in the threat assessment process: threat maker(s), target(s), collaterals, reporter(s), and parents/caregivers. A more comprehensive look at types of high-risk youth is presented. Skill development, case studies, and role-playing are aspects of this training.
Session Limit: Maximum 60 participants - K - 12 (school teams)
(*Must have participated in Level 1 last Feb. /08)
In concert with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kevin Cameron developed Canada's first comprehensive, multidisciplinary threat assessment training program. He trains crisis response teams internationally and consults with schools and communities impacted by trauma. He has years of experience, providing high-risk assessment and intervention with children, youth and families.
Location: SVRSS Cafeteria
Day & Time: Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3
Description: Referred to as “Strategic Interviewing in Threat Assessment”, this two day training focuses on strategic interviewing of key individuals in the threat assessment process: threat maker(s), target(s), collaterals, reporter(s), and parents/caregivers. A more comprehensive look at types of high-risk youth is presented. Skill development, case studies, and role-playing are aspects of this training.
Session Limit: Maximum 60 participants - K - 12 (school teams)
(*Must have participated in Level 1 last Feb. /08)
Kinesiology / Circuit Training / Phys. Ed. Session
Presenter: MPETA Fitness Specialist (Manitoba Physical Education Teachers Association) Faralee Wilson
Location: SVRSS Gymnasium
Date & Time: Monday a.m.
Description: Faralee's background is specifically in the areas fitness / kinesiology and she has offered to provide Phys. Ed. teachers (or those interested in their own personal fitness) with strategies to assist in those specific areas. Be prepared to be active and engaged in the process of applying some fitness and wellness to your day!
Limit: none
Location: SVRSS Gymnasium
Date & Time: Monday a.m.
Description: Faralee's background is specifically in the areas fitness / kinesiology and she has offered to provide Phys. Ed. teachers (or those interested in their own personal fitness) with strategies to assist in those specific areas. Be prepared to be active and engaged in the process of applying some fitness and wellness to your day!
Limit: none
D09 "I Have To Teach My Own Phys. Ed!"
Presenter: Brian Hatherly
Location: SVRSS Gymnasium
Date & Time: Tuesday a.m.
Description: Brian is currently the K-8 curriculum consultant for the Government of Manitoba branch of Physical Education / Health Education. The session will encourage teachers who are responsible for their own Phys. Ed. instruction to their own classes, and also provide useful approaches, techniques and ideas for developing their own skills and that of their students.
Limit: none
Location: SVRSS Gymnasium
Date & Time: Tuesday a.m.
Description: Brian is currently the K-8 curriculum consultant for the Government of Manitoba branch of Physical Education / Health Education. The session will encourage teachers who are responsible for their own Phys. Ed. instruction to their own classes, and also provide useful approaches, techniques and ideas for developing their own skills and that of their students.
Limit: none
Teachers Understanding What Their Students are 'Playing'
Location: TBA
Presenter: Courtney Densen
Day & Time: TBA
Description: "Must PARTICIPATE". Topics will include: Wii - fit, Dance revolution for 2 Players , Karaoke, Golf
Session Limit: 30 people
Presenter: Courtney Densen
Day & Time: TBA
Description: "Must PARTICIPATE". Topics will include: Wii - fit, Dance revolution for 2 Players , Karaoke, Golf
Session Limit: 30 people
Who Done It? Using Electrophoresis in the Classroom
Presenter: Bob Adamson
Location: Biology Lab, SVRSS
Date/Time: Full Day Session - Tuesday, February 3
Description: Participants will use hands on activities to become familiar with the principles and practices of agarose gels to identify DNA markers. It allows teachers to explore various forensic technologies to solve mysteries they set up in class. Recombinant DNA technology is one of the most significant advances in biology of our time. These advances have transformed the fields of medicine and technology. If time permits, we will also perform a protein testing activity. This session would be applicable to participants who teach junior high and high school sciences or anyone with an interest in the field.
Limit: None
Location: Biology Lab, SVRSS
Date/Time: Full Day Session - Tuesday, February 3
Description: Participants will use hands on activities to become familiar with the principles and practices of agarose gels to identify DNA markers. It allows teachers to explore various forensic technologies to solve mysteries they set up in class. Recombinant DNA technology is one of the most significant advances in biology of our time. These advances have transformed the fields of medicine and technology. If time permits, we will also perform a protein testing activity. This session would be applicable to participants who teach junior high and high school sciences or anyone with an interest in the field.
Limit: None
"Stretch & Relax"
Presenter: MPETA Fitness Specialist (Manitoba Physical Education Teachers Association) Faralee Wilson
Location: SVRSS Gymnasium
Date & Time: Monday p.m. (***note start time of 2:00 p.m.)
Description: This session is the ideal end of your first 'Wellknowology Days' sessions as Faralee will guide participants through techniques for whole-body relaxation and stress-management visualization techniques.
Limit: none
Location: SVRSS Gymnasium
Date & Time: Monday p.m. (***note start time of 2:00 p.m.)
Description: This session is the ideal end of your first 'Wellknowology Days' sessions as Faralee will guide participants through techniques for whole-body relaxation and stress-management visualization techniques.
Limit: none
ADHD Behaviours in the Classroom
Presenter: Candace Bergeson
Location: SVRSS - Room TBA
Day & Time: TBA
Description: Candace is the Division’s Psychologist on contract, as well as Consultant for the Dept. of Education. She will address ADHD behaviours and how to deal with ADHD children in the classroom and school environment.
Session Limit: No Limit
Location: SVRSS - Room TBA
Day & Time: TBA
Description: Candace is the Division’s Psychologist on contract, as well as Consultant for the Dept. of Education. She will address ADHD behaviours and how to deal with ADHD children in the classroom and school environment.
Session Limit: No Limit
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Soliciting Feedback (Again...)
Hey Everyone....
Since tomorrow our committee is scheduled to meet to discuss various items for the next academic year, I thought that I'd create another quick post and send an email reminder again about using this blog if you care to share with colleagues re: Professional Development experiences.
We're still very interested in direction from the SVSD Staff membership in planning activities, specifically in these areas:
1. Any/all personal reflections re: This year's February 2-day event?
2. Your ideas / discussion prompts about implications regarding changes to mileage, hotel, meals rates for PD?
3. Specific ideas/names for speakers / themes / ideas for next year's Divisional PD line-up?
Thanks in advance for commenting on this or any other post on the blog...
RM
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Recent PD Survey
This post was indeed posted by me, but all due credit and admiration for the survey should be immediately directed to Statistician Extrodinaire, Fran Argue, for all the leg-work and creative analysis that went on prior to you reading what's contained below...
Thanks, Fran, on behalf of your fellow committee members...
RM
Our PD survey was a great success, with 85% return rate (not including MMY, sorry!) Here are your results:
#1 71% of you said "yes, I took PD"
19% of you said "no, I did not take PD"
10% of you said "unsure"
#2 Distances you travelled can be summarized as follows:
0-200 km 13
200-500 km 22
500-1000 km 27
Over 1000 km 9
No travel required 4
#3 Factors given in not participating in PD can be summarized as follows:
Cost – 11; family – 4; time – 12; lack of info – 4; other – 7
In the "other" category – reasons were given as follows: distance to travel in one day, relevancy to their teaching, winter travel concerns, time spent on school Extra-curricular activities.
From our last question regarding any other concerns, we had remarks from 59 surveys (out of 96 returns). Out of those responses, 27 of you, most of whom are already going to PD sessions, expressed concerns over cost factors – be it mileage, meals, hotel, or rules regarding use of our school division van. Other concerns included time issues because of our proximity to Winnipeg, mid-week sessions and an expectancy to get back to work the following day, and our ongoing lack of substitute teachers and their availability.
As a committee, we are interested in your feedback on the survey. Feel free to make a comment on these results and support us in our efforts to support you.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Your Thoughts and Opinions in One Convenient Location
Hey everyone,
Your local Professional Development Committee continues to meet, to plan, to discuss, and think through professional development needs for the future. The purpose of this post (and possibly this blog) is to solicit advice, opinions, and 'direction' needs for planning future events according the mission statement / mandate of this committee.
Please feel free to comment below this post as a way of getting your needs and thoughts circulating throughout the division, and specifically to the PD committee itself. I've left some discussion topics at the bottom of this post in a little larger font to possibly help initiate some of those discussions. I understand that everyone is 'time-crunched', but I also understand that during the months of September to the end of June, that's not going to change any time soon.
If you have kudos, by all means leave a few, and if your criticisms are helpful for planning our way in the future, we would welcome those as well....
Since this is a blog, I'm just going to remind everyone that anonymous comments will disappear from the post, (obviously).
POINTS OF DISCUSSION:
1. Your thoughts/opinions about the 2 PD days we had in February?
2. Interest/ideas for planning PD events for next year?
3. Ideas about amendments to current SVSD remuneration rates (i.e. mileage, hotels, meals, etc.)?
4. Specific ideas/names/contacts for out of SVSD PD speakers/facilitators?
5. Anything else you'd like to discuss...
Thanks....
Monday, December 3, 2007
Celebrating Exceptional Children
Inclusion Summet Conference 2008 Located on Feb. 21-23, 2008 at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg (1808 Wellington). Keynote speakers are Dr. Mary Ruth Coleman, David Booth, and Leslie E. Packer. Contact: Kim Campbell at kcampbell@retsd.mb.ca or Carole Hebert at 204-883-2956.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Some Opportunities....
via Ms. Burnside at the SVSD Office....(I'll check to make sure that the links work...):
The following links are being provided for your information concerning some upcoming professional development and student learning opportunities that are taking place in Winnipeg in November 2007. The focus of these events is Aboriginal education and perspectives, so it would probably be of interest to people in your school division who work with Aboriginal Academic Achievement (AAA) grant initiatives, or other aspects of Aboriginal education:
A FESTIVAL FOR ALL NATIONS (November 1 & 2) – https://mail.svsd.ca/owa/redir.aspx?URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.manitoahbee.com%2feducationday.html
2ND ANNUAL ABORIGINAL EDUCATOR AWARDS BANQUET (November 22 & 23) – https://mail.svsd.ca/owa/redir.aspx?URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.aboriginalcircleofeducators.ca%2fnews_and_events_details.php%3fnews_id%3d4
ABORIGINAL STRATEGIES FOR TODAY’S TEACHERS (November 23) –
Contact Info: Ana Dias, Ph# 204-775-3276; or Sheila Spooner, Ph# 204-283-1768, Email: sspooner@shaw.ca
SHARING OUR SUCCESS (November 23 & 24) –
https://mail.svsd.ca/owa/redir.aspx?URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.saee.ca%2fsuccessconference%2findex.html
Thank you for sharing the information with others who may benefit from attending.
Marilyn Robinson
Consultant
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
Learning Support and Technology Unit
E140 – 1970 Ness Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3J 0Y9
(204) 945-6875
marilyn.robinson@gov.mb.ca
photo credit:http://www.flickr.com/photos/physio/299473273/
The following links are being provided for your information concerning some upcoming professional development and student learning opportunities that are taking place in Winnipeg in November 2007. The focus of these events is Aboriginal education and perspectives, so it would probably be of interest to people in your school division who work with Aboriginal Academic Achievement (AAA) grant initiatives, or other aspects of Aboriginal education:
A FESTIVAL FOR ALL NATIONS (November 1 & 2) – https://mail.svsd.ca/owa/redir.aspx?URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.manitoahbee.com%2feducationday.html
2ND ANNUAL ABORIGINAL EDUCATOR AWARDS BANQUET (November 22 & 23) – https://mail.svsd.ca/owa/redir.aspx?URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.aboriginalcircleofeducators.ca%2fnews_and_events_details.php%3fnews_id%3d4
ABORIGINAL STRATEGIES FOR TODAY’S TEACHERS (November 23) –
Contact Info: Ana Dias, Ph# 204-775-3276; or Sheila Spooner, Ph# 204-283-1768, Email: sspooner@shaw.ca
SHARING OUR SUCCESS (November 23 & 24) –
https://mail.svsd.ca/owa/redir.aspx?URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.saee.ca%2fsuccessconference%2findex.html
Thank you for sharing the information with others who may benefit from attending.
Marilyn Robinson
Consultant
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
Learning Support and Technology Unit
E140 – 1970 Ness Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3J 0Y9
(204) 945-6875
marilyn.robinson@gov.mb.ca
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Things To Think About Lately...
photo credit © 2004-2006 Charles M. Kozierok. All Rights Reserved. Hey everyone...only a matter of days until K12 online gets underway, and for anyone who has web access and a PC but no interest in expending time or resources travelling, this is a truly first class opportunity. Link to the conference homepage here.
I hope to see you there!
RM
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Summary of Staff Development
Summary of Staff Development
Name: Kirsten Carter, Ecole Swan River South School, Ryan Maksymchuk, Swan Valley Regional Secondary School, Janet Martin, Taylor School
Session: Microsoft Certified Peer Coaching© Facilitator Training
Delivered by:
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology
Location: Princess Avenue Campus, Red River Community College
Hampton Inn & Suites
Winnipeg, MB
Date(s): August 21 to 25, 2006 and April 17 to 20, 2007,
dates inclusive
Would I recommend this speaker for our Division?
Not applicable
Rate the Session
1 2 3 4 5
Details: For a week in August 2006, as well as follow-up training for four days in April, 2007 to finish the certification process, we attended Microsoft Peer Coaching Facilitator Training in Winnipeg, MB.
Our time was spent receiving specific training on the Peer Coaching Process, as well as learning how effective Peer Coaching can be as a school-based Professional Development Model as well as its effectiveness in relation to current approaches to school-improvement.
As of the posting of this entry, our plan is to begin to use our new skills to develop The Peer Coaching Model in Swan Valley School Division in September of 2007. Our roles will be different in each school, but our common purpose will be to assist with the integration of technology foundation skills with both best teaching practices and lesson design.
Name: Kirsten Carter, Ecole Swan River South School, Ryan Maksymchuk, Swan Valley Regional Secondary School, Janet Martin, Taylor School
Session: Microsoft Certified Peer Coaching© Facilitator Training
Delivered by:
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology
Location: Princess Avenue Campus, Red River Community College
Hampton Inn & Suites
Winnipeg, MB
Date(s): August 21 to 25, 2006 and April 17 to 20, 2007,
dates inclusive
Would I recommend this speaker for our Division?
Not applicable
Rate the Session
1 2 3 4 5
Details: For a week in August 2006, as well as follow-up training for four days in April, 2007 to finish the certification process, we attended Microsoft Peer Coaching Facilitator Training in Winnipeg, MB.
Our time was spent receiving specific training on the Peer Coaching Process, as well as learning how effective Peer Coaching can be as a school-based Professional Development Model as well as its effectiveness in relation to current approaches to school-improvement.
As of the posting of this entry, our plan is to begin to use our new skills to develop The Peer Coaching Model in Swan Valley School Division in September of 2007. Our roles will be different in each school, but our common purpose will be to assist with the integration of technology foundation skills with both best teaching practices and lesson design.
Friday, June 8, 2007
Wikis In Plain English
via Bud The Teacher, check out this neat clip about what a wiki is (in case you were wondering)...
Find the clip here, and I also put up a link on the bottom of the blog, so that you can find it again...
Cheers,
Ryan
Find the clip here, and I also put up a link on the bottom of the blog, so that you can find it again...
Cheers,
Ryan
Friday, June 1, 2007
Mindset/ManACE/Microsoft Summer Sessions
Some excellent sessions available this summer at various locations, like Winnipeg (shocking!!), Forrest, Elm Creek, and St. Francis Xavier. Some are early in July (3 - 6), and some later in August. The cost is only $30.00, which is a great deal!!
Check out the following website for over 30 topics like SMARTBoard, Photoshop, FlashMX and more. Go to www.manace.ca/MMM%20SessionList07.htm
Check out the following website for over 30 topics like SMARTBoard, Photoshop, FlashMX and more. Go to www.manace.ca/MMM%20SessionList07.htm
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
...But October is coming soon!!!
...via the convenors of the conference, several of whose blogs I read...K12 Online Conference is a 'go' again this year, and as someone who participated on the periphery of the 'get-together', I'm going to have to highly recommend attendance if you're interested in this whole education connectedness via the web idea. Dates for this year are "October 15-19 and October 22-26 of 2007, and will include a preconference keynote during the week of October 8. This year’s conference theme is “Playing with Boundaries.” " (copied from the conference blog)
Here's some reasons to think about attending this year's conference...
Call them the top 5 reasons (I couldn't think of 10 quickly)....
5. You can wear your pajamas to the keynote presentations.
4. ...or better yet, do what I did last year and download them to your PC or your mp3 or video player to view/listen whenever you like.
3. No mileage to incur, nor wear and tear on your vehicle.
2. You can participate in the chats (or just listen); you can leave (and read) comments about the conference; you can network with other teachers and education-types from across the globe, literally.
and the number one reason (since teachers sometimes have a reputation involving frugality?)...
1. It's free!!!
Here's the link again, and the call for proposals is currently on now, so maybe some interested folks from the Valley will be presenting, who knows?
RM
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
November is a Long Time From Now...
But, as Lorne Henkelman recently pointed out, via ManACE (Manitoba's Special Area Group 'Association of Computing Educators' ), I think the acronym stands for...there will be some local opportunities here in the Swan River Valley for those teachers/administrators interested in some technology sessions.
Here's the lineup, in no particular order:
1. Make 'n Take Digital Story with Janet Martin and Rob McDonald
2. Web 2.0 Collaboration; An ‘Un’-Presentation with Tracy Maksymchuk and Ryan Maksymchuk
3. 3D Modeling Made Easy with Google Sketch-up with George van der Walt
4. Creating Your Personal Learning Environment with Derek Henkelman and Lorne Henkelman
Date for SAG is set at November 23, 2007, and details from ManACE about registration will be forthcoming in the fall publication as always. If anyone knows about any other sessions being offered, please forward them to me or to your school's PD committee rep. for uploading to this blog. Thanks, Lorne!
[photo credit: http://www.ethelbertmb.com/rec.html]
Laptop Schools in the States
I find myself teaching mathematics in a laptop-enabled lab....and more and more teachers are carrying/using portable notebook computers. There was an article in the New York Times last Friday that has stirred up a bit of a hornet's nest in "the blogosphere". In particular, a gentleman named David Warlick (who writes a blog called 2 cents worth) has weighed in on the discussion, and the comments left on the post of his blog are really worth reading. Check out the post and comments here.
***Sorry for the late addition, but the idea here (and why I posted this on a PD blog) is either Warlick's or someone commenting, that in a lot of cases, PD is a 'professional responsibility' and the teachers in New York encouraging their districts to 'go back to how it used to be' maybe aren't being terribly realistic (or responsible)? My words...no one else's....
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
History Made in SVSD!!!
All kidding aside, if you're reading this, you may be as excited as I am that this thing is working. We were only together for a few short hours today, but in my opinion, we made tremendous progress in advancing the cause of educators seeking to improve their skills, and thus learning outcomes for kids.
Thank you all for your contributions, your patience with me (relative to my struggles with where meetings should occur), and for keeping an open mind in an unknown situation. Congratulations!
I'll leave you with one of my favourite quotes...I like it because I believe it...
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
(Margaret Mead)
Thank you all for your contributions, your patience with me (relative to my struggles with where meetings should occur), and for keeping an open mind in an unknown situation. Congratulations!
I'll leave you with one of my favourite quotes...I like it because I believe it...
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
(Margaret Mead)
Summer Leadership '07
"What Really Matters"
July 8-13,2007
Elkhorn Resort, MB
Includes workshops on: Inclusion, What matters, Principal Issues, The School Learning Community
Updates at: www.mcle.ca or call Barry Nadolny (204) 638-6531 or barry@mcle.ca
July 8-13,2007
Elkhorn Resort, MB
Includes workshops on: Inclusion, What matters, Principal Issues, The School Learning Community
Updates at: www.mcle.ca or call Barry Nadolny (204) 638-6531 or barry@mcle.ca
2007 MTS Summer Administrator and Special Education Institutes
Social Justice Summer Institute-Eyes Wide open. July 3-7, 2007. Exploring racism in Canada. Participate with Elder Dave Courchene Jr. as he teaches about traditional connections to the land. He will challenge your attitudes about racism. Accredited for 20hrs. towards the Special Educators Certificate.
Location: McMaster House
Time: 9:00am- 3:00pm
Cost: $250.00
Staff Officer: Terry Price, Rebecca Chartrand
Location: McMaster House
Time: 9:00am- 3:00pm
Cost: $250.00
Staff Officer: Terry Price, Rebecca Chartrand
Summer School for New and Aspiring School Administrators
August 7-10, 2007 in Winnipeg at McMaster house. Sponsored by COSL and MTS. Deals with the basics of administration, legislation, regulation, supervision and evaluation, etc. Accredited for 20 hours towards the Level 1 and 2 Admin. Certificate. **Deadline for registration is June 20, 2007.** For more information, email piregistration@mbteach.org
Differentiating Instruction Session
Dr. Debbie Silver, various locations, closest is Winnipeg on 24 October, 2007 or Saskatoon 26 October, 2007...."Going Outside The Lines To Reach Every Learner" around $200...check out www.creedseminars.com. Audience is instructors of reluctant learners...so K-12?
2007 Assessment Institute
Date: October 25-27, 2007
Location: Ottawa (Nepean), ON
Presenters: Rick Stiggins, Anne Davies, Ken O'Conner, Wayne Hulley
Gain powerful perspectives on practical assessment strategies.
See www.solution-tree.com
Location: Ottawa (Nepean), ON
Presenters: Rick Stiggins, Anne Davies, Ken O'Conner, Wayne Hulley
Gain powerful perspectives on practical assessment strategies.
See www.solution-tree.com
Education for Social Injustice session
A Canadian Teachers' Federation Conference, May4-6, 2007 , Ottawa Marriott Hotel, Keynote speakers are on the 4th--Winston Carter, 5th -Mary Gordon,Henry Giroux, Paul Shaker, 6th -Douglas Roche. Websiteis www.ctf-fce.ca " Learning about Social Justice, Living Social Justice, Advocating for Social Justice, Working Together for Social Justice".
Creed Session: How to Teach Reading When You're Not a Reading Teacher
Grades 4-12 in Winnipeg (Canad Inns Polo Park) on October 12, 2007. Dr. Sharon Faber will have you "discover ways that you can develop effective lessons to help your students increase academic vocabulary, comprehension skills, and fluency in your content" and much more. Cost is around $200. www.creedseminars.com
Risk Threat Assessment PD
Kevin Cameron is tentatively booked for February 4 & 5, 2008. Our Division will have up to 60 staff trained on Level I Risk Threat Assessment. Each school should have a team of 2-4 staff members trained. We will be inviting members of our Swan Valley Interagency community to participate in the training as well. More info. will follow..
FrenchTeacher Bursaries 2007
Awards are available for French Immersion Teachers or teach Basic French who wish to improve their language and pedagogical skills during the spring and summer months.
Only programs or courses taken April 1 and August 31 will qualify for financial assistance.Application forms must be completed and returned by April 30, 2007.
Call 1 204 945 6935 extension 6935 Maude Plourde
Only programs or courses taken April 1 and August 31 will qualify for financial assistance.Application forms must be completed and returned by April 30, 2007.
Call 1 204 945 6935 extension 6935 Maude Plourde
Applied Counselling Certification Programs
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg Summer Program sessions begin June 4 and run until August 29th. For specific time and information of courses offered visit umanitoba.ca/extended/coned. Certification program meant for professionals and paraprofessionals who are already involved in direct counselling.
PD response re. 2006-07 year
Committee members I am looking for response from your staff re. the PD events and committee decisions made this year. Please comment after discussion with your staff.
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