The Regional Planning Team facilitates activities and  forums through the Confederation College Campuses for Northwestern Ontario teachers.

 Forums  provide opportunities for high school and college instructors  to exchange and share resources and information to further expand student’s essential learning skills. The connections built at the forums provides high school teachers with an increased comfort level in recommending college to their students as a viable career pathway.

Activities provide provide opportunities for high school and elementary students to experience college curriculum through a variety of exciting programs. It is the hope that these experience will assist students in considering college a a viable pathway.

FORUMS

 Counsellor Luncheon

High school teachers especially counsellors to will  be invited to spend a day at the college for updated college information especially on new initiatives and programs.They will have the opportunity to explore a variety of programs offered at the college. Participants have the chance to speak to faculty, students and graduates; tour the program specific areas that they may not be familiar with.

Date:  Held on Friday, November 4th , 2011

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Dual Credit Forum

Objectives of the forum:

 - To review dual credit (college delivered and team taught) programs presently occurring in Northwestern Ontario

- To review/discuss assessment of dual credits

-  To review/discuss the high skills majors and dual credit opportunities

-  To discuss/share  best practices in regards to delivery of dual credits (high school teachers and college instructors)

- To continue to examine and align high school courses with college courses (team-taught dual credits)

-Liaison between college and high school personnel on an ongoing basis will be one of the goals of the forum 

Date: Held on Friday, December 9th ,2011

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Group Picture - Dual Credit Forum - December 9th, 2011

 Aboriginal Science Forum

This exciting activity will engage the aboriginal youth of northwestern Ontario in science-based issues that directly affect them and their communities.  Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place entries.  Let’s Talk Science volunteers will work collaboratively with the participating schools to offer ideas and mentoring as participating students work on their projects.  The science fair is geared mostly towards grades 9 and 10 applied aboriginal kids – that’s the level we are getting from the region – and we would like to inspire those students who would normally not be participating in fairs of this type (academic leveled kids get lots of opportunities).  The full day of activities includes some guest lectures on traditional science topics, a luncheon for all participants and their chaperones, showcasing of the displays (had a lot of media attention last year – CBC Radio, Chronicle Journal and Wawatay News), and the judging and awards ceremony.  

Date: Friday, April 13th, 2012

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 Literacy Forum

High school and college instructors will meet to address the literacy needs of students.  Sharing resources and experiences will be a vital part of this forum. 

Participants---College personnel and high school English teachers.

Date: tbd - May, 2012 CANCELLED

Math Forum

High school and college instructors will meet to address the numeracy  needs of students.  Sharing resources and experiences will be a vital part of this forum. 

Participants---College personnel and high school Math teachers.

Date: tbd- May, 2012 CANCELLED

ACTIVITIES

All Aboard

 The Regional Planning Team would like to support schools throughout Northwestern Ontario to visit the college for a variety of reasons. These could include tours, activities arranged at the college associated with some of their curriculum expectations (especially trades and technology) or with SMSM reach ahead opportunities. In the past many schools were reluctant to come to the college because of financial restraints. It is hope that with the SCWI financial support for travel that many more schools will consider visiting the college. The RPT believe that the more exposure that students have at the college - the more this pathway will be considered by students.

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 Let's Talk Science

 Let's Talk Science with support of SCWI will invite Grade 7 and 8 classes to the college to participate in engaging, hands-on science, engineering and technology activities that included actviities involving welding, pure substances, bridge-building and technology tours. Activities are ongoing throughout the school year.

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Welding Experience

To engage students with an opportunity to learn about one of the most popular trades - welding. Students will gain a first hand practical experience in welding . Students taking Manufacturing Technology  (grades 10-12)courses at the high schools will be invited to the college for instruction and hands-on practice. The instructor will also be available to visit manufacturing classes at the high schools.This course will have a focus on a pathway to a post-secondary program within welding and the various industries and trades with welding a part of.  Students in this program will have the opportunity to see a clear pathway between high school and post secondary education, and discover their potential for success in a college program. Activities are ongoing throughout the school year.

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New Teacher Connection

Over the last few years, the Regional Planning Team provided opportunities for Northwestern Ontario grade 7-12  teachers to visit Confederation College facilities. When this initiative started it was apparent that the majority of teachers in Northwestern Ontario have not had the opportunity of visiting the College. As a result of these initiatives, over 100 teachers have experienced the college and are better able to assist students with their decision- making regarding high school and post secondary  pathways. It is therefore importantfor these teachers to have first-hand knowledge and experiences with college programs and facilities. The Team would like to offer this experience to any new techers (elementary and secondary) including Faculty of Ed students who have not had the opportunity of visiting the college.

Date:  Friday March 23rd,  2012

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Career Samplers

Career Samplers summer program is  a unique summer experience that provides elementary and high school students with some valuable, hands-on experience as well as some insight into potential career opportunities that Confederation College programs can provide. Each week long program is highlighted each Friday by a special  “Family and Friends Day’ where students have the opportunity to showcase their new skills and college Admission folks speak to parents about program requirements or prerequisites that their son or daughter may requires if he/she is interested in enrolling in that particular program.

this activity is at different times and dates over the summer at various college campuses

  Grade 7&8 Student Connection

  The Regional Planning Team will provide opportunities for Northwestern Ontario grade 7-8 students to visit Confederation College facilities. Hands-on, interactive learning experiences will be developed for the students. Some out-of town students will have the opportunity of staying in the College Residence for an evening(teachers and parent chaperons will accompany these students). Experiences with the students will be developed over a two week period in May/June. College student ambassadors for various departments will be hired to assist with the interactive learning experiences.

Grade 7 and 8 Student Project

Monday, May 7th to Friday, May 11th and Monday, May 14th to Friday, May 18th, 2012 (2 weeks)

registration information available through boards' SCWI representatives