Non-ETFO Professional Learning Opportunities
This page displays professional learning events offered by non-profit organizations such as provincial subject associations. If you work for such an organization and would like to request that your event be displayed here, please fill out this  form.
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| Meeting the Diversity Challenge | July 14-17, 2013 | Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn and Conference Centre, London ON | Meeting the Diversity Challenge
A symposium designed for inclusive leaders and…those who wish to be…
This three-day symposium will focus on inclusive educational practice from a legal and human rights perspective as well as school improvement and ensuring student success in learning.
Sessions will explore the challenges and opportunities that face every school and district in Canada. Customized sessions will provide opportunities for individual participants to work as teams to explore and address challenges in their working environment. Participants can interact with our symposium team and each other to develop strategies for moving forward.
Date: July 14-17, 2013
Location: Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn and Conference Centre
591 Wellington Rd, London, Ontario
| | Joyous Music Making: The Child and the Classroom | August 12 - 23, 2013 | Laurier's Waterloo campus | Joyous Music Making: The Child and the Classroom (Levels 1 and 2)
Continuing Studies is thrilled be offering level 1 and (NEW!) level 2 of Joyous Music Making. Both courses are approved through the Kodaly Societies of Canada and Ontario. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive level-appropriate certification.
Level 1 - is aimed at the primary classroom teacher, covering topics such as music reading and writing and choral conducting.
Level 2 - is aimed at the junior teacher, who has completed level 1, focusing on building a vibrant music program in the J/I grades.
Date: August 12 - 23, 2013
Location: Laurier's Waterloo campus
For more information visit http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=160&p=2317
| | Ophea Healthy Schools Conference 2013 | October 17-18, 2013 | Allstream Centre | Ophea Healthy Schools Conference 2013
Get up, get active, learn and share — Together we can ensure that Ontario school communities are a place where children and youth thrive!
Join us at the Ophea Healthy Schools Conference, an invaluable professional learning experience that will present essential information and new insights on ways to support the healthy active living of children and youth.
Network with colleagues who share the same passion and commitment:
- Elementary and secondary teachers
- Administrators
- Health and physical education consultants
- Public health professionals
- Community leaders
Thursday, October 17 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Advanced Safety and Injury Prevention Seminar
- A focused session that will build advanced knowledge of the Safety Guidelines.
- Particular attention to changes in relation to concussion prevention and management
- Participate in discussions and have access to a panel of experts who will answer questions on implementation challenges, and provide current information on safe practices within the education, recreation and medical fields.
Friday, October 18 – 8:00am -3:30pm
Workshop Sessions & Networking Events that include:
- Fun and interactive workshops that provide hands-on, practical experience
- Up-to-date information and strategies to address key topics such as mental health, substance use, bullying, injury prevention, healthy eating and TGfU.
- Developing policy related to healthy schools and communities
- Basic principles of how to teach, assess and evaluate health and physical education
- Integrating inclusion principles within health and physical activities
- Activity ideas and tools to use in early learning settings
- Creative ways to develop and maintain health-related fitness
- Exhibitor Marketplace with the latest programs, equipment and resources
Date: October 17-18, 2013
Location: Allstream Centre - 105 Princes' Blvd. Toronto, ON
The early bird deadline is Friday, June 28th – don’t miss out! For more information and to register visit conference.ophea.net
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