BCTF Conference for New teachers, New TTOCs, and Student

BCTF Conference for New teachers, New TTOCs, and Student Teachers
Conférence de la FECB pour
nouveaux enseignants, suppléants
et maîtres-stagiaires
Our rights, our movement, our strength / Nos droits, notre mouvement, notre force
February 26–27, 2016 / les 26 et 27 février 2016
Dear colleague and student teacher – Cher/Chère collègue et maître-stagiaire:
Welcome to the 2016 BCTF conference for New Teachers, New TTOCs, and Student
Teachers, where you will find workshops to inspire you as well as the opportunity to
share ideas and experiences with other participants and network with PSA presidents
and BCTF Staff.
Bienvenue à la Conférence pour enseignants et suppléants en début de carrière et
maîtres-stagiaires 2016 où vous allez découvrir des ateliers et des ressources pour vous
aider en salle de classe. Vous aurez en plus l'occasion de partager idées et expériences
avec les autres participants et de faire du réseautage avec les présidents des APS et le
personnel de la FECB.
This conference is based on a core principle of effective professional development with
experienced classroom teachers sharing what they know with their teacher colleagues.
We look forward to your contributions and questions throughout the conference.
Au plaisir de vous rencontrer à la conférence,
Lucie Ferrari
Co-ordinator
P: 604-871-1809 or 1-800-663-9163
[email protected]
Marion Shukin
Registration
P: 604-871-1804 or 1-800-663-9163
[email protected]
Conference information and registration
Dates
Friday, February 26, 2016, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (Registration from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.)
Saturday, February 27, 2016, 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. (Registration from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00
a.m.)
Agenda
Round table sessions: They are scheduled during the second session on Friday (after
lunch). BCTF staff and guests will be available to answer your questions. All the
departments will be represented as well as special programs: Aboriginal education,
mentoring, social justice, new teachers, etc. There will be three sessions (A,B, and C) of
20 minutes each. This will allow teachers to attend three round tables and increase their
knowledge of BCTF programs and services. When you register, please make sure to
register for three round table sessions. (A, B, and C)
Hotel and general information
Make your hotel reservation at www.radisson.com/newteachersconference2016 and
find information about parking, as well as general information about the hotel,
Skytrain, and neighbourhood.
Reservations can also be made by phone: call 604-279-8384 or toll-free 1-800-333-3333 or
email: [email protected].
To ensure a room, at our guaranteed rate, please make your reservation as soon as
possible. Standard single or double $125 + 10% Room Tax+ 5% GST+ 1% (Destination
Marketing Fee)
Please quote BCTF New Teachers’ Conference 2016
Breakfasts, nutrition breaks, and lunches are included on Friday and Saturday. Lunch
will include vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options. If you have dietary restrictions,
please indicate this information on your registration form. If you do not, we cannot
provide you with a special lunch.
Program
Agenda (in PDF)
Workshop grid  click on each workshop number for a description or on each
facilitator name for a biography.
The resource showcase will be open both days.
We know you are just starting your teaching career and we want to do our part,
therefore registration fees have remained the same for the past four years.
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Registrationparticipants must register online. Please see links below.
Registration for BCTF members (TTOCS included) is $70.
Registration for students is $35.
To register:
 If you are a student (those not yet teaching or still in university)  Click here
 If you are a BCTF member (TTOCS included) Click here
If you are a non-BCTF member, the fee is $150 Click here
Register early to get your choice of workshops.
Please note: Payment must be made by credit card.
Workshop materials
The facilitators will be sending us their materials to post on a special webpage. After the
conference, the link to this page will be sent to you and you will be able to download
workshop materials for a limited time (probably one week).
Contact your School PD Representative or Local PD Chairperson for information to
access local PD funding for registration, travel, and teacher teaching on call costs.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference. Au plaisir de vous rencontrer à la
conférence.
February 12, 2016
LF/Unifor/ch/mgs/tfeu
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