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February 2017 4 Events

Thursday, February 02

Intentionality in the Primary Classroom

In this webinar, we will look closely at how educators can create an environment with carefully selected materials to support student engagement, growth and learning. We will think carefully about the different parts of the classroom and what materials are provided in each to support student learning. Intentionally selecting and staging the primary classroom will …

Wednesday, February 08

Shape, Space, and Spatial Reasoning in Primary Classrooms

In this webinar, participants will be learning to use spatial reasoning as a frame or lens for instruction. We will learn about various related concepts like perspective taking, shape decomposition, using dynamic mapping software, and “coding with the body” as a precursor to computer coding. Please visit OTF Connects for additional information and registration.

Wednesday, February 15

Canadian Conference on Promoting Healthy Relationships for Youth: Breaking Down the Silos in Addressing Mental Health & Violence

This conference will bring together researchers, policy makers and practitioners working with children and adolescents to prevent and address relationship violence and mental health challenges. These fields of practice have evolved through different disciplines and services systems and often exist in separate silos. The purpose of this conference is to break down the silos through …

Wednesday, February 22

…and still we rise

ETFO’s annual …and still we rise conference will be held February 22-24, 2017.  The focus of this conference is women’s leadership in the union. There will be workshops on the following topics: collective bargaining; equity and social justice; communications; activism; community building; political action; labour music and health and safety. Please visit website for additional …