Author: Tanushree Krishnanand

Creating and sustaining a positive learning environment when you are a guest teacher can be a challenge.  In this session, we focus on “useful strategies” for classroom management structures and routines. Please join presenters Darlene …Continue Reading

You have been asked to teach French.  C’est ne pas possible, je pense.  Mais…peut-être…Here is your answer – with this interactive workshop designed for the occasional teacher who may have only a limited knowledge of …Continue Reading

Presenters: Safia Saleh and Nimo Ahmed  Hate crimes affect us all and statistics tell us that race continues to be the most common motivator for hate crimes in Canada.  A June 2017 report by Global …Continue Reading

Read and Write for Google Chrome is an extension that works with online productivity suites (e.g., G Suite or 0365) and webpages.  This session will focus on the features of Read and Write including the …Continue Reading

DATE:  Tuesday, April 16, 2019 This session will focus on the key concepts of counting and how they can be implemented in a play based program.  We will explore what a balanced math program in …Continue Reading

This exciting workshop will explore the art of Digital Storytelling in the classroom with a focus on using iMovie for iPad, iPhone and other Mac OS devices. Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices.  …Continue Reading

Presenters:  Michelle Evans and Community Members:  Jessica Parks & Bobby Henry Participants will engage in hands-on learning to deepen their understanding of the Treaties, share best practices and explore Indigenous Education resources.  Community partners will …Continue Reading

The afternoon session of the paid PA Day consists of two (2) workshops offered consecutively during the afternoon.  Participants must attend both sessions in order to qualify for being paid. The First Session:  Classroom Management  …Continue Reading

The morning comprises a Health and Safety event featuring the following topics: (Introduction):  Importance of Reporting/Upcoming CPR & Standard First Aid Training Opportunities (Incident Reporting):  Violent Incident Reporting/ SSIR/Injury Reporting (School Emergency Procedures):  Lockdown/Hold & Secure/Shelter …Continue Reading

Date:   Tuesday April 2, 2019Time:  4:30 pm- 6:30 pm  Refreshments:  3:45 pm – 4:25 pmLocation: DDSB Board Room  Our presenter will be: Arlene Walkes, Recruitment Manager, Human Resource Services at the Durham District School Board. As an Occasional Teacher, …Continue Reading

Your ETFO Durham Occasional Teachers’ Local is pleased to announce that we are hosting our semi-annual PHOTO ID event on Thursday, March 28, 2019.Pre – registration is an asset and aids in reducing wait times. …Continue Reading

 This interactive workshop and presentation will explore our biases (learned stereotypes) that are automatic, unintentional, deeply engrained within our beliefs, and have the ability to affect our working and teaching environment. We will discuss ways to …Continue Reading

BMS Re-certification workshop taking place in Room 1017 at DDSB on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019. This re-certification workshop has been rescheduled from February 12th. The workshop runs from 4:30 – 7:30 pm with refreshments from 4:00 pm.  …Continue Reading

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

Behaviour Management Systems Training – February 19 and 26 Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Training is a course developed to ensure a respectful learning environment at school.  It provides training and support systems for enhancing desirable behaviour …Continue Reading

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

Wednesday, February 20 at the DOTL office in the meeting room – Join George Taylor, President, and Karen Walker, First Vice President, to find out what the ETFO Durham Occasional Teachers’ Local has to offer: workshops …Continue Reading

In the workshop, we will explore the kinds of difficult situations OTs experience and the strategies that will lead to positive outcomes for you and your students. While occasional teachers face many obstacles in their …Continue Reading