AOTL is proud to celebrate Black History Month as we commemorate the history, legacy, and achievements of Black Canadians.

To bring focus on Black history, ADSB invites you to join the Nelson Classroom’s webinar series, See Us, Learn Us, to deepen your understanding of the Black Canadian experience to better support students’ identity and sense of belonging at school.

This five-part multi-media series utilizes videos, music, spoken word, and more to build staff confidence and foundations to address the current realities of Black Canadians. Engaging in this series will help all educators and staff to:

• understand systemic racism;
• educate themselves about overt racism and the impact of racial microaggressions; and
• take meaningful steps to persist through challenges and mistakes through a journey of learning and growth, with mutual respect and appreciation for the diversity and richness within Black Canadian communities.

This series is free for all ADSB staff. To register, please see the instructions provided in your email from the Local office. Register with your board email address to be eligible to win a tailored resource bundle.

Expecting a new arrival? Do you have questions about pregnancy and parental leave? Join an ETFO presenter for a virtual information session to learn more.

Wednesday, January 25
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Zoom

ADSB certified teachers (contract, LTO, occasional) are eligible for a full subsidy ($650) if you successfully complete(d) the following AQ courses in math between September 1, 2022 and August 31, 2023:

• French as a Second Language, Part 1
• French as a Second Language, Part 2
• French as a Second Language, Part 3
• French as a Second Language, Intermediate (ABQ)
• French as a Second Language, Senior (ABQ)
• French as a Second Language, Honours Specialist

Or any other AQ or ABQ course completed en français (in French) such as Lecture, Mathématiques, Jardin d’enfants, Education de l’enfance en difficulté, etc.

Please email your statement of completion from the course provider or a copy of your College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification, showing the qualification has been added, to the attention of:

Confidential Secretary Crystal Wells: ac.no1716118229.bsda1716118229@csll1716118229ew1716118229

If you have any questions, please contact the office of Superintendent Marcy Bell @ 705-945-7235.

What do Darth Vader, fly fishing, and kitchen sinks have to do with assessment? Join us for “Game Changers: Assessment Hacks You Can’t Live Without” to find out!

Thursday, January 12
Boreal FI (Communications Room 241)
4:30 – 7:00 p.m. (Begins at 4:30 & with a working dinner at 5:30)

This event has been cancelled due to low registration.