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Local General Meeting & Elections
May 20, 2010 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Dinner Buffet -
Caesar Salad, Garden Green Salad
Potato Salad, Mushroom Salad, Greek Salad
Selection of European meats and cheeses
Savory selection of flatbreads, rolls
Rice Pilaf, Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Market vegetables
Vegetarian Pasta Primavera
Pan-seared Salmon Filet in dill infused white wine sauce
Slow-roasted Prime Rib of Beef in Ontario red wine jus

Best Western Lamplighter Inn 591 Wellington Road, London
RSVP: tvotpd@gmail by May 16, 2010

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ETFO Book Clubs provide an excellent opportunity to enhance your professional knowledge and practices. Attend four sessions that focus on specific chapters of the selected book, consider strategies to try in your classroom, then reflect on and share experiences with a dozen of your peers.
Classroom Management That Works - Tuesday, January 12 - first meeting

What needs to be done to create effectively managed classes?Read real classroom stories about how to get off to a good start and involve students in classroom management. Examine ef-fective disciplinary interventions, building positive student-teacher relationships and developing a sound mental set for difficult situations. For new and experienced teachers alike.

 Book will be distributed at first meeting.

 Come to all 4 sessions and the book is yours free!

Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom - Wednesday, January 13 - first meeting

Recommended for all Teachers committed to reaching and teaching all learners. Discussions to include evaluation, how to manage both behaviour and tasks. Find out how to make instructional changes in response to students’ needs, styles and interests. Learn to group students and grade differentiated tasks.

 Book will be distributed at first meeting.

 Come to all 4 sessions and the book is yours free!

The Arts Go To School - Thursday, February 4 - first meeting

This book will give you a glimpse into real exemplary classes where the arts bring learning to life based on authentic experi-ences. Familiarize yourself with the major art forms: music, vis-ual arts, drama, dance, modern media and discover how to help students meet related curriculum expectations.

 Book will be distributed at first meeting.

 Come to all 4 sessions and the book is yours free!

Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (includes light meal)

Where: O.T. Office, 521 Nottinghill Road, Suite 8 in London

Application Process: tvotpd@gmail.com Limit of twelve participants per session

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ETFO -- Making a difference in the professional lives of members

Conferences: Schedule information and brief descriptions for professional development conferences.
Courses and Workshops: Descriptions and schedules for ETFO credit courses now being offered.
Curriculum Connections: Sharing teacher written curriculum materials with their colleagues.
Publications: Downloadable professional development documents.
Professional Development: Information about ETFO's professional development programs and activities.

ETFO Professional Development programs and services continue to evolve to meet the challenging needs of educators and their students, as well as the requirements embedded in the new curriculum policy documents recently issued by the Ministry of Education. ETFO staff are actively monitoring and lobbying the Education Quality and Accountability Office, Faculties of Education, the Ontario College of Teachers and the Ministry of Education to ensure that the voices of elementary teachers are heard. ETFO strives to help educators hone their professional expertise so that the students of Ontario receive the best possible education.

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