Teach in Quesnel School District #28 – Thursday Oct 30 at 4:00 p.m. PST (7:00 p.m. EST)

Quesnel School District #28 aims to inspire all students to embrace learning as a way of life and to

become responsible citizens of the global community by creating quality learning environments,

nurturing positive relationships and honouring individual student needs. The district provides

exceptional support to students with diverse needs through their inclusive classrooms and support

services department.

Quesnel School District #28 is actively hiring for full-time, part-time, and on-call teachers.

The HR Team from Quesnel school district will host the session and share district insights and tips

for a successful application. This session will also feature a teacher from the district, who will

discuss their experiences from their teaching journey in the district.

Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1f0d48a0-f300-4308-84e2-

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Questions? Connect with Pooja Bhatti at poojab@makeafuture.ca.

Teach in Peace River South School District #59 – Thursday Oct 9 at 4:00 p.m. PST (7:00 p.m. EST)

School District 59: Peace River South is a progressive, forward-thinking district located in the

Northeast region of British Columbia, near the Alberta border. The district offices are centered in

Dawson Creek and include the communities of Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge. School District 59

has nineteen schools, ranging in population from thirty students to over six hundred students.

Included in the district are two Hutterite colony schools, three high schools, a distributed learning

school and many elementary schools.

School District 59: Peace River South is actively hiring for full-time, part-time, and on-call

teachers. Recruiters from SD#59 will host the session and share district insights and tips for a

successful application. This session will also feature teachers from schools from across the

district, who will share their SD59 experiences and talk about life in the South Peace!

Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b0055e20-e662-45f6-abe9-

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On behalf of Dr. Farha Shariff, Senior Advisor for EDID Initiatives, Dean’s Office, and Director of the Centre for Research for Teacher Education and Development (CRTED), we are pleased to invite you to the upcoming event: 

Event: “We need to understand that we are dealing with humans”: Penal Spectatorship and Experiential Learning in Criminology by Mitra Mokhtari 
Date: February 04, 2025
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30 to 01:30 pm
Format: Online and EDS 645

Speaker:   Mitra Mokhtari 

1: Online: Register Here

2: Onsite: Register Here

ED WEEK- Becoming a Teacher 101

Feeling nervous about teaching? Ever wonder what experienced teachers wished they knew when they started teaching? 

Our guest speaker from Wordplay Consulting, Jen Goeres, is ready to answer all of your questions and guide you through everything you need to know to begin your teaching journey! This session will cover responses from hundreds of Albertan teachers on their best advice, biggest learnings, and tips and tricks. 

ED WEEK- Culturally Responsive Teaching (online)

Creating an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment is an integral part of our teaching practice. This workshop from the Alberta Teachers' Association will explore key approaches and practical strategies for integrating diverse perspectives, building cultural competence, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Through interactive discussions and activities, you will gain insights into effective communication, addressing implicit biases, and infusing cultural sensitivity into the school and classroom. Join us as we explore tools to celebrate diversity in education and create a space where every student feels valued and respected.

ED WEEK- Bringing Learning Into the Outdoors and Nature Into Your classroom

The ESA and Project Learning Tree Canada invite you to join James Thordarson on an exploration of environmental and outdoor education. During this 50-minute presentation PLT Canada will introduce to you our new, award-winning resources to use in your classroom. With materials designed for both formal and nonformal education spaces, and activities for young learners from pre-k to high school, you are sure to find something that interests you! Learn more about what PLT Canada has to offer, participate in some fun activities, and join our ever-growing network of educators across the country.

ED WEEK- Early Childhood Education: Practical Foundational Activities

Location:

Education Centre South 229

North Campus

This session from the Early Childhood Education Council of the ATA offers pre-service teachers practical strategies to implement during their practicums, fostering an engaging and inclusive primary classroom environment.  Participants will explore routines, songs, and rhymes designed to support effective classroom management. Favorite mentor texts will be introduced alongside activities that encourage reflection, comprehension, and the development of social skills. Pre-service teachers will gain practical literacy strategies focusing on phonics, phonemic awareness, high-frequency word recall, and fostering confident writers. The session will also highlight the importance of math talks, critical thinking, and hands-on manipulatives in building foundational numeracy skills. Additionally, participants will discover cross-curricular projects that incorporate mixed-media art and have the opportunity to create an art piece inspired by Canadian author Barbara Reid.

This session will mainly focus on content and strategies for Kindergarten-Grade 3.