Author: Tanushree Krishnanand

 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

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

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Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 – Your Local and ETFO is bringing to you an important and relevant workshop on poverty.  In this workshop participants will examine the impact of poverty on schools, learning, families, and …Continue Reading

The 3-part series runs from 4:30 – 6:30 on Tuesdays, January 15, 22 & 29, 2019   Attendance is mandatory at all 3 sessions in order to keep the resource.   Participants will be able to sign up for ONE of …Continue Reading

Enhanced CPR/AED Training  Occasional Staff 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 …Continue Reading

In this three-part series, participants will consolidate their understanding of the assessment loop, learn how to engage and empower learners and strategically target learning gaps.  Participants will be exposed to BAS, LLI, Leaps and Bounds etc. DATE:  …Continue Reading

Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Training November 13 and 20, 2018 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 …Continue Reading

In this 3-part series, participants will learn the importance of creating an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students through the Inclusive Design Framework.  We will share DDSB Equitable and Inclusive resources such as …Continue Reading

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

Coding is a trending topic in education.  Ryan Tindale will introduce what coding is and why it’s becoming so popular.  He’ll explain block coding and even have a few robots on hand for you to …Continue Reading

BMS Re-certification workshop taking place in Room 2027/28 at DDSB on Tuesday, October 16th, 2018. Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Training is a course developed to ensure a respectful learning environment at school.  It provides training and support …Continue Reading

Students need to see themselves reflected in the curriculum we teach for it to be relevant.  The 365 ETFO Black Canadian Curriculum workshop will support the inclusion of Black Canadians into class and teaching practice every day …Continue Reading

 Join ETFO presenter and PRS Staff Member, Tracey Blodgett in this workshop designed to protect and inform you on topics such as Professional Boundaries, the Ontario College of Teachers and other legislating regulations.  Also discussed will be …Continue Reading

SERIES 4: VISIBLE LEARNING IN LITERACY, NUMERACY & SOCIAL STUDIES [Registration opens up on December 7th, 2018]   The 3-part series runs from 4:30 – 6:30 on Tuesdays, January 15, 22 & 29, 2019 @ DDSB Education Center   Participants will …Continue Reading