Local Events 2012:
February 8 and 27:  Professional Development - Boutique Style (for details see below)

March 7 Local PD Event "Focus on Math"- Lamplighter Inn from 4:30 - 7:30 PM 
A) Teaching Math Through Problem Solving & Math Games - Engage students in mathematics using problem solving! Participants will explore teaching math through problem solving using the 3-part lesson. Ann Pigeon, TVDSB Math Coordinator
B) Teaching Math Through Problem Solving & Foldables - Engage students in mathematics using problem solving! Participants will explore teaching math through problem solving using the 3-part lesson. Barb Seaton, TVDSB Math Coach
C) Differentiated Instruction in Junior and Intermediate Math - Every class includes students at many levels of math development. Learn how to use the resources to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all your students. Participants will have an opportunity to develop differentiated questions to help your next unit to reach all of your students. As well, you will develop parallel tasks and learn how to open up questions to allow for multiple entry points. Peter Van Dongen and Donna Norley, TVDSB Math Coaches
Register by email - tvotpd@gmail.com
Deadline - Friday, March 2, 2012 at noon

April 20 Designated PA Day - Althouse College, all day

May 24 Annual Meeting/Elections - Lamplighter Inn, 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Professional Development - Boutique style
These after school workshops are limited to 15 participants per session.  Workshops are held at our OT Offices, 521 Nottinghill Road, Suite 8 in London, from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM and a light supper will be provided. Register by email to tvotpd@gmail.com.
Here are just a few of the workshops planned so be sure to check www.etfotvots.com regularly for further selections.
An Introduction for Beginners to The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades: Keeping abreast of current teaching practices is important for all Occasional Teachers.  This crash course for the uninitiated will introduce members to the 'Daily Five' approach to creating independent literacy learners in the classroom. January 17, 2012 - Filled
Teaching Through Problem Solving Using the 3-Part Lesson (K-6): Engage students in mathematics using problem solving!  Participants will explore teaching math through problem solving using the 3-part lesson.  February 2, 2012
An Overview of “Growing Success”:
This new document updates, clarifies, coordinates, and consolidates the various aspects of assessment, evaluation and reporting with the aim of maintaining high standards, improving student learning, and benefiting students, parents/guardians, and teachers in elementary and secondary schools across the province. February 8, 2012
Taking a French Assignment without FSL: 
Afraid to accept a short-term French assignment because you lack FSL qualifications? This workshop and resource will instill in you a new level of confidence. Participants will be taught effective teaching strategies and provided with a set of seven comprehensive user-friendly lesson plans for Core French classes. January 31, 2012
Literacy: Effective Writing:
This session on effective writing instruction will explore the various writing components of a comprehensive literacy program and the role of the mini-lesson in explicitly teaching students how to become better writers.  As Lori Jamison Rog states "Even our youngest students can understand that good writing needs ideas, details, organization, crafting, revision and editing before it is the best it can be." We will refer to The Guide to Effective Instruction in Writing K-3 and the TVDSB Primary Balanced Literacy Document and welcome participants to bring these to the session.  February 27, 2012

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