4th seminar for RP-trained teachers

4th seminar for RP-trained teachers

Firmly believing and realizing the universal precept that “learning is a lifelong process,” the Philippine Teachers Association of Canada (PTAC) in partnership with Kababayan Community Centre Multicultural Services (KCC) is holding its “4th Annual Seminar on Access to the Profession for Internationally Trained Teachers “ on September 18, 2010, Saturday , 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Toronto Public Library, Parkdale Branch Auditorium, 1303 Queen Street West, (Cowan and Brock Avenues), Toronto.

The free seminar aims to provide up-to-date information and insights to more than 60 participants who are interested in Ontario teacher certification and also those who are seeking employment in education and / or education- allied sectors. The theme for the whole day event is aptly titled: “ Restarting and Continuing a Teaching Career in Ontario.”

The targeted attendees are: newcomers, immigrants, work permit holders, permanent residents or citizens who are professionally trained teachers and considered under Bill 124 as those teachers “educated internationally or trained outside the province” who need to restart and practice their profession in the province. Participants will receive a “Certificate of Achievement.”

Invited as guest speakers and presenters are noted teaching professionals and education practitioners in Ontario. They will be discussing topics on: Ontario teacher certification procedures; building and increasing self-esteem in adults; career opportunities and alternatives for immigrant teachers; and teaching strategies and challenges in a multicultural learning environment.

This outreach initiative is a joint project of the Kababayan Community Centre Multicultural Services (KCC), a 32- year old settlement and integra and the Philippine Teachers Association of Canada (PTAC), a 4-year-old organization of Philippine and OCT-registered teachers headed by its president, Tony A. San Juan, OCT.

Interested parties are requested to register with any of the following PTAC officers: Joan Ang (Director), tel. 416- 822-5616/email: joanang2004@gmail.com or Bernadette Gapuz (Secretary), Tel.416-880-3437/email: bernadette@acrossboundaries.ca.

Jennifer S.J. MacLean (PRESS RELEASE)