Professional Development
CONFERENCES/OPPORTUNITIES

Attn: French-Language Teachers
Teacher Study
University of Ottawa
Participate in a study on the shortage of teachers in French-language schools in minority settings. The study is sponsored by the Canadian Teachers Federation.
For more information visit: https://mailchi.mp/ef1f0f044ee2/participate-in-new-research

Attn: Technology Education Teachers
Professional Learning Opportunity
TESIC in partnership with Brilliant Labs are offering funding for four NL teachers to travel to New York City in September to attend The World Maker Faire.
More Information
Deadline for Applications is Now Closed

July 17-19, 2019
Attn: Science Teachers
Canadian Light Source Teachers Workshop
This is a 3-day hands-on workshop for high school teachers and professional educators. Participants will explore real life science connected to curricula by connecting science education with science research.
Saskatoon, SK
More Information and Registration

Aug. 6-9, 2019 – French Tour
Canadian Woodlands Forum
“FORESTS WORTH KNOWING 2019 Atlantic Teachers Tour”
A unique opportunity for teachers in Atlantic Canada to learn about forests and the people who work in the forestry sector.
Charlo, N.B
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Aug. 6-9, 2019
CONTACT 2019 (The Conference on New Teaching and Classroom Techniques)
“Celebrating Over 40 Years of Atlantic Teacher Organizations”
University of New Brunswick
Saint John, NB
For more information contact John Veitch at: jveitch@nlta.nl.ca
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Registration is Now Closed

Aug. 19, 2019
Relationships First – Restorative Justice in Education NL
“Introduction to Relationships First: Restorative Justice in Education”
R25, Grenfell Campus
20 University Dr, Corner Brook
For more information, please contact rfrjnl@mun.ca
Facilitators’ bios available at https://www.relationshipsfirstnl.com/professional-development

Aug. 19-22, 2019 – English Tour
Canadian Woodlands Forum
“FORESTS WORTH KNOWING 2019 Atlantic Teachers Tour”
A unique opportunity for teachers in Atlantic Canada to learn about forests and the people who work in the forestry sector.
Truro, NS
For more information & registration visit: www.teacherstour.com/en/home

Aug. 19-22, 2019
Relationships First – Restorative Justice in Education NL
“Summer Workshops”
Workshop days run from 8.30am to 3.30pm.
Faculty of Education
Memorial University, St. John’s
For more information, please contact rfrjnl@mun.ca.
Facilitators’ bios available at https://www.relationshipsfirstnl.com/professional-development.

Aug. 20-22, 2019
Relationships First – Restorative Justice in Education NL
“Restorative Justice Facilitator Training for Serious Harm and Difficult Conversations”
A highly interactive workshop where participants will practice and gain confidence in facilitating a model of dialogue that is participant driven, culturally sensitive and empowering for all involved.
R25, Grenfell Campus
20 University Dr, Corner Brook
For full description, visit https://www.relationshipsfirstnl.com/professional-development

Sept. 20, 2019
Physical Education & Health Education Council
“Innovate, Educate, Integrate, Motivate: Working Together to Improve Physical, Social and Emotional Well-Being“
Both councils are joining together to host a Fall Provincial Conference. Educators will be provided with a full day professional development focused on the health and well-being of students.
Memorial University
St. John’s NL
Go to @PESICNL  or  @NLTA_Health_Ed for updates such as Call for Presenters & Registration Information
If you are interested in presenting click here.

Sept. 26-28, 2019
LIFT-NL – Literacy Innovations for Today Newfoundland and Labrador
A Literacy Conference for Teachers
The conference will be a gathering of literacy educators from across Canada with keynote speakers and 28 workshop presenters.
Memorial University & Holiday Inn
St. John’s NL
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More information and registration

Oct. 24-25, 2019
Music Council
RESONATE 2019
Keynote and Feature Presenter is Gena Pretty-Norbury. Early Bird Registration: $75.00; after Sept. 30: $100.00.
Sandman Signature Hotel
St. John’s NL
For more information visit: nlmsic.com

Nov. 16, 2019
Technology Education  Council
Biennial General Meeting
This will be a professional learning opportunity day on the topic of Math and Coding for Grades K-8 as well as the election of the TESIC Executive Committee.
NLESD District Conference Centre
St. John’s NL
If you are interested in attending fill out the Expression of Interest Form HERE.

May 1, 2020
Teacher Librarians of NL Council
Connect 2020 Conference
Location (TBD)
St. John’s NL
For more information contact: Leigh Borden at leighborden@nlesd.ca
More Information to Follow