Communication for Professional Learning Communities WorkshopWhen: Monday, June 28 and Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Where: Havergal College, Toronto, Ontario This two-day interactive workshop is designed to enable participants to engage in meaningful discussions and build trust in the context of Professional Learning Communities. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and all resources are included in the conference fee. To register please email alake@havergal.on.ca or call 416.483.3843 ex. 6704. This is an outstanding opportunity for teachers to enhance their communication skills and their subsequent interactions with colleagues, students and parents.
BCS Summer Language Camp 2010Bishop's College School is a perfect blend of picturesque landscapes, historic architecture and modern facilities. Situated in the town of Lennoxville, Quebec, we are approximately 160 km east of Montreal. Our 350 acre campus includes many playing fields, tennis and squash courts, and large wooded areas. Our 2010 Summer Camp is our 49th at Bishop's College School. It is designed to provide an opportunity for concentrated instruction to well-motivated students interested in gaining proficiency in French or English. Small class sizes allow for more individual attention with instruction offered at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Emphasis is placed on spoken French or English but appropriate supplementary study is given in reading, writing, and comprehension skills. The BCS Summer Language Camp incorporates a full sports and activities agenda. It consists of supervised team sports and off-campus activities in the afternoons. Nearby beaches, riding stables and a golf course provide other opportunities. Please see the flyer below for more details.
Learning Through Conversations ConferenceDate: Tuesday, August 17 to Thursday, August 19, 2010 Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Cost: $550 (cost includes all materials, breakfast, lunch Location: Havergal College To register: Please call Audrey Lake at 416.483.3843, ext. 6704
The Brain, Learning, and Applications InstituteHillfield Strathallan College presents: The Brain, Learning, and Applications Institute August 24 - 25, 2010.
Making a Difference, 2010 - David PosenToronto Montessori Schools is pleased to present: This one day professional development session is aimed at people working behind the scenes at an independent school, including administrative assistants, business office staff, development office staff, student services office staff, receptionists, facilities workers and others. This Professional Development session will provide a lift and support for busy independent school staff members who have demanding roles where they must be ready to meet the needs of others in their daily work When: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm How to Register: Questions: If you would like more information on this one day professional development session please see the flyer below, or contact Kim Moir at kmoir@torontomontessori.ca or (905) 889.6882, ext. 273.
Teacher's DayWhen: Thursday, June 3, 2010, all day PARTICIPANT KIT includes posters, classroom resources, workshop manual and more‼ DRAW FOR Weather Radio, Books, Weather Trivia calendars How do I register? See the flyer below for more details
Summer’10 – ESL Camp at Pickering CollegeSummer’10 – ESL Camp Pickering College is located in Newmarket, Ontario - a small city only 40 minutes from Toronto! Pickering College's 42-acre campus is an ideal location for a unique program that combines intellectual learning with a summer vacation in Ontario, Canada. We offer an exciting program for students 12-18 years of age. This year our sessions are: Participants enjoy the excellent residential, dining, academic, athletic, and social facilities of one of Canada's oldest independent schools. The program is well-balanced between classrooms activities and field trips. During the day students receive language instruction and during the evenings and weekends they go on trips. For more information visit www.pickeringcollege.on.ca or call 905.895.1700 ext. 402 or email eslsummer@pickeringcollege.on.ca
Integrative Thinking in the Classroom – Helping Students (and Ourselves) Make Better Decisions More of the TimeTeacher Institute at Branksome Hall Integrative Thinking is the capacity to think and act productively in the face of multiple and often conflicting perspectives of oneself, the world and others. Pioneered by Roger Martin, Dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Integrative Thinking helps us push problem solving beyond “either-or” and towards the generation of new, Date: Mon. July 5 – Fri. July 9, 2010 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily Cost: $980, plus GST (including lunch daily) Location: Branksome Hall Please register online at: www.branksome.on.ca/events For program details, see the flyer below or please contact Ellie Avishai at ellie.avishai@rotman.utoronto.ca
Schools AttunedJuly 5 - 9th, 2010 Schools Attuned to All Kinds of Minds is a 5 day course for elementary and secondary educators that provides the philosophy, learning framework and tools for application to assist teachers with differentiating instruction and supporting students with a wide range of learner profiles. The course is offered at Branksome Hall July 5 - 9, 2010 For further information, please go to: www.allkindsofminds.org Please contact Donna Zuccato of the Peel School Board for more information: donna.zuccato@peelsb.com |
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