OSCA recognizes that the transfer to online learning for both educators and students has been a challenge for some. We recognize that educators are putting in more time online and also have other responsibilities. As such, OSCA has decided to move the start date to May 4, 2020 and complete the course by June 30th. (submitting assignments after this date is flexible). We hope that this time frame will still work for you and look forward to learning together. Please encourage your colleagues to register. This course is entirely online using an interactive classroom environment, complete with guest speakers and an instructor who is a current Guidance Counsellor in Ontario. To register, please follow the link.
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L’ACOSO reconnaît que le transfert vers l’apprentissage électronique pour les éducateurs et pour les élèves a été un grand défi pour certains. Les enseignants investissent beaucoup plus de temps en ligne et ont, en même temps, d’autres responsabilités. Pour cela, L’ACSO a décidé de modifier la date de début au 4 mai 2020 et de terminer le cours le 30 juin 2020. (La soumission des travaux après cette date est flexible). Nous souhaitons que ce cadre de temps continuera à vous accommoder et nous avons hâte de poursuivre notre apprentissage avec vous. Prière d’encourager vos collègues à postuler. Ce cours est entièrement en ligne et utilise un environnement de classe interactif, complété par des conférenciers invités et un instructeur qui est un actuel conseiller en orientation en Ontario. Pour vous enregistrer, prière de visiter le lien.

Education in the Pandemic – A National Scan
Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker

People for Education is keeping track of the differences in educational policy and approaches across the country during the pandemic.

The Canada-wide Education during COVID-19 Tracker will provide an opportunity to understand more about the successes, challenges and evolution of each region’s response.  If you know of updates for your province, please email info@peopleforeducation.ca.

Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker (click here)

The universities will work to be as flexible as possible with processes and deadlines to minimize the impact any disruptions may have on your students’ applications.
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Les universités s’efforceront d’offrir le maximum de flexibilité relativement à leurs procédures et dates limites, afin de minimiser les perturbations possibles sur les demandes d’admission de vos élèves.

Update from George Brown College

The GBC recruitment team is delivering online campus tours and sessions on How to Finance Your Post-secondary Studies.

The full schedule of tour and info sessions is here:

https://www.georgebrown.ca/whygeorgebrown/online-tours-and-infosessions/

The How to Finance sessions are running on these dates:

Wed, Apr 22 at 2:00 pm

Thu, Apr 23 at 10:00 am

Fri, Apr 24 at 1:00 pm

Mon, Apr 27 at 11:30 am

Tue, Apr 28 at 10:00 am

Wed, Apr 29 at 2:30 pm

Thu, Apr 30 at 1:00 pm

- Pick a date
- To register, please go to https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/0fc5b3b709174038957d2c4a37380e4f
- Ask students/families to log in with their FIRST NAME and SCHOOL NAME (e.g. Mary – Holy Name of Mary SS)

The 2020 Ontario Universities' Guidance Dialogues Resource Guide is now available on the Guidance website.

The Resource Guide contains contact information, admission requirements, residence and scholarship details and other helpful information from Ontario universities.

Note: This document was compiled before the COVID-19 pandemic. Dates and processes may be subject to change. Contact the universities directly for the most up-to-date information.

UPDATE: MID-YEAR MARKS FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS

 

Following the April 3rd update from the Ministry of Education regarding assessment, evaluation and reporting, we would like to confirm that the new submission window for mid-year marks is April 23rd to May 1st.

The official statement from the Ministry can be found below:

As a result of further discussion and collaboration with the college sector, marks for graduating students can be submitted by boards to OCAS between April 23rd and May 1st.

We understand that this timeline shift may raise questions or concerns, and we’d like to assure you that we are here to offer our support. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us through our Contact Centre at 519-763-2363, toll-free at 855-232-5518, or via email at service@ocas.ca.

In addition to keeping you informed on new developments via email, we are also posting updates on the evolving COVID-19 situation on the ocas.ca website. Please check our COVID-19 Update page regularly for the most up-to-date information.

During this challenging time, we want to take a minute to recognize you. Every day you work to make sure that your students can be the most successful versions of themselves. We know that this work doesn't stop in the midst of COVID-19. We want to make sure you have the support you need from us to continue your great work.

With the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 affecting our community members, we are reaching out to let you know that we are here to support you during these challenging times.

Food is not simply an afterthought in life. Food is embedded in our rites of passage, such as kids helping in the kitchen, dining out with school friends, first jobs, responsibilities when we live on our own, and concerns for our children. Thus, it is akin to a partner along our journey from childhood to adulthood.

 

 

 

2020 U.S. College Expo Counsellor Day- Toronto

#INTHISTOGETHER

A compilation of carefully curated external resources and original content to support K-12 staff who are navigating working from home and, most importantly, finding ways to support their well-being and staying connected to family, students, and colleagues.*

*Please note that the posting of external resources is not an endorsement by EdCan of the information contained therein. Third-party resources are provided for your convenience, and you may wish to use them if you find them helpful and appropriate.

We would like to thank you for working to keep students engaged and inspired as we all grow and change during this dynamic time in history. While many things are uncertain, the spring flowers will emerge and continue to bloom as they do each year, bringing beauty to each of us in our communities. Your Landscape Ontario Family is here to help, and support you as you inspire our young people by sharing the joys of Landscape and Horticulture with students and your community. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

The effort to address COVID-19 is both extremely important for us all and poses a range of challenges on individuals and families as they respond to the demands of the situation. The situation is stressful for everyone and it is normal to be anxious and worried. This site is designed to provide information and suggestions about how best to cope in this difficult time. It is not intended to be a resource for people who require screening for COVID-19 or are experiencing a mental health crisis. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact 911 immediately or present to your nearest emergency department.

Learn how thousands of Americans are using hydroponic techniques to grow their own food.

Online Gathering for Educators & Helping Professionals

Click here to register

Update: smartEducation online program date changed to May 5th

The Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity is offering online workshops for schools, workplaces, and networks.

Email eliot@ccgsd-ccdgs.org for more information.

LEARN TO BOOST YOUR HAPPINESS, BUILD RESILIENCE AND THRIVE – PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY

Monday, April 27
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Free and online
(Log-in instructions will be e-mailed to registrants)

2020 OSCA/ACOSO Student Awards

Awards are now open for nominations!
Deadline is May 29th.

OSCA-ACOSO Anthony Di Lena Student Pathway Awards' mandate is to assist at-risk students in their journey towards success. An award is given to at-risk students who have demonstrated the exemplary ability to succeed in the face of adversity. $100.00 awards are presented to students who, in their postsecondary pursuits, are taking a pathway to apprenticeship, college, university or work.

Nominated students must be graduating/or have graduated from an accredited public secondary, Catholic secondary, or inspected private secondary school, including First Nations, in the province of Ontario in the previous school year.

Students must be nominated by a classroom teacher, a Student Success Teacher, a Co-OP Teacher, a Tech teacher, or a Guidance Counsellor. (All teachers cannot be the student's parent.) The nominator does not have to be a member of OSCA.

In order to be nominated, a student must fulfill one or more of the following criteria:

The student succeeded in school despite having to overcome personal obstacles.
The student succeeded in school despite having to cope with bullying and/or violence.
The student succeeded in school despite being socio-economically disadvantaged.
The student succeeded in school despite having to manage a mental health issue.
The student succeeded in school despite having to overcome academic challenges.

Nomination Form

OSCA/ACOSO Guidance and Career Education Awards 2020

Awards are now open for nominations!
Deadline is May 29th.

Curriculum and Resources

**The Elmer Huff Award for Guidance and Career Education Resources - presented in recognition of outstanding contribution to the career development of young people through the creation, development and delivery of high quality Guidance and Career Education Resources.

Counsellor Professional Development

**The Russ Seltzer Award for Contribution to Counsellor Education in Ontario - presented to honour contribution to Counsellor Education in Ontario, including teaching Guidance and Career Education Additional Qualification courses.

**The Howard R. Beattie Award for Contribution to Counsellor Professional Development - presented to a counsellor who has created new and beneficial ideas and techniques for professional use and communicated these through such means as workshops, local leadership and the organization of a conference or guidance professional development activities.

Elementary Guidance

**The Marion Axford Award for Elementary Guidance - presented in recognition of outstanding contribution to elementary guidance in Ontario.

Peer Helping

**The Daryl L. Cook Peer Helping Award - presented to one elementary and/or one secondary school in Ontario in recognition of its exemplary peer helping program.

Contribution to Guidance and Career Education

**The Career/LifeSkills Resources Award for Excellence in Career Education - presented in recognition of outstanding contribution to career development. This award is presented by Career/Lifeskills Resources (www.career-lifeskills.com).

**The Certificate of Appreciation - presented in recognition of outstanding contribution to Guidance and Career Education in Ontario by individuals/groups who are community partners.

**The Phil Hedges Award - presented to recognize the contributions to Guidance and Career Education by dedicated counsellors in the Province of Ontario. An award will be given to one qualifying nominee from each of the six educational regions in the province, or up to a maximum of six qualifying nominees from across the province. **Please refer to http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/offices.html to determine which region each school board is included in.

**The Morgan D. Parmenter Memorial Award - presented to recognizes a person who has made a most significant contribution to Guidance and Career Education in Ontario.

Nomination Form

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