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

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. 23-25, 2019
NL Counsellors’ and Psychologists’ Association 2019 Conference and AGM

Attachment, Trauma and Integration: Sensory Regulation to Integrate and Calm the Brain, Mind, and Body.
St. John’s NL. For more information see this video.

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.

Nov. 20-22, 2019
National Gathering for Indigenous Education

This annual gathering is for educators who work with Indigenous students to improve K-12 educational outcomes.
Toronto, ON. For more information visit: https://indspire.ca/national-gathering.

May 1, 2020
Teacher Librarians of NL Council Connect 2020 Conference

St. John’s NL. For more information contact: Leigh Borden at leighborden@nlesd.ca