Author: Tanushree Krishnanand

Your ETFO Durham Occasional Teachers’ Local is pleased to offer this important and informative professional learning opportunity with presenter Tanushree Krishnanand, DOTL. In this workshop, you will explore various programs such as STEP (Steps to English …Continue Reading

Ryan will take you on a journey of discovery where you can see great sites in action that can used in your classrooms for assessment.  While very useful for LTOs, many are also appropriate for …Continue Reading

This is a great technology-based workshop with presenter Ryan Tindale. Ryan will introduce what coding is and why it is becoming popular in today’s classrooms. Ryan will introduce a few coding platforms popular in schools. …Continue Reading

As Occasional teachers, a successful career depends on our interactions.  Our ability to relate to colleagues, students, parents, administrators, and even the public is vital. This, for many, has been the defining factor in attaining …Continue Reading

ETFO’s experience in advising and assisting members over the years has caused us to realize that almost any member can fall victim to a lack of understanding of professional boundaries.  This can translate into the …Continue Reading

 This 2-part workshop will explore the significance and use of animation and film making as a cross-curricular, expressive medium in the modern classroom.  We will investigate different tools and techniques used to tell stories through …Continue Reading

The Indigenous Education Team will be discussing how educators can embed Indigenous content and perspectives into their daily teaching with a focus on Treaties, Residential Schools, Contribution and true history.  Participants will have the opportunity …Continue Reading

Occasional Teachers play an important role in school communities.  This training session is designed to support staff in this role.  Participants receive CPR-C Certification through the Life Saving Society upon completion.  In addition to receiving …Continue Reading

This workshop will help Occasional Teachers better understand what executive functioning is, what strategies they can put in place to support students who struggle with executive functioning, and how to monitor improvement. DATE:  Tuesday, November 19, …Continue Reading

Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Training is a course developed to ensure a respectful learning environment at school.  It provides training and support for enhancing desirable behaviour and for understanding, preventing and coping with undesirable behaviour. …Continue Reading

While occasional teachers face many obstacles in their daily work, acting out students, from Early Years to Intermediate grades, can make challenging days seem even longer and more stressful.  This workshop will look at why …Continue Reading

DATE:  Wednesday, October 23, 2019 TIME:  4:30 – 7:30 pm with refreshments from 4:00 pm LOCATION:  DDSB Board Room (Rm. 1017) PARTICIPATION LIMIT:  30 COSTS:  Shared by DDSB andyour Local PLEASE NOTE:  the DDSB has established  a …Continue Reading

This workshop will explore the neurological differences in students with a diagnosis of ASD.  We will examine anatomical differences and how the brain is wired in individuals with ASD.  Understanding these differences will lead to …Continue Reading

The 365 ETFO Black Canadian Curriculum workshop will support the inclusion of Black Canadians into class and teaching practice and support the DDSB’s Compendium of Action for Black Student’s Success. The workshop will balance history …Continue Reading

 This workshop will support Occasional Teachers in developing an understanding of behaviour as a form of communication.  Students have varying abilities to communicate their needs at any given moment.  When struggling to self-regulate, this becomes …Continue Reading

This workshop will support Occasional Teachers in both developing and implementing IEPs, making connections between clinical recommendations and the Ontario Curriculum, and building capacity around supporting students with special education needs. DATE:  Tuesday, October 8, 2019 …Continue Reading

This workshop provides an overview of how to manage the many applications and resources offered to teachers and students.  As well, this workshop will highlight the professional responsibilities and aspects of digital citizenship. Participants will …Continue Reading

In this session, participants will engage in learning around creating and maintaining a positive school climate, with a particular focus on positive relationships and mattering.  To this end, the Safe Schools Team will present helpful …Continue Reading

The NTIP Book Clubs will explore 6 texts with each taking place over two dates. The DDSB has opened 5 spots at each event for Daily OTs. Members not in LTOs may select two book events they would like …Continue Reading

This training takes place on Thursday, September 26, 2019, and runs from 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm.  Members who sign up for this important training will need to attend for the entire session – 5 hours …Continue Reading