Lead Teacher Networking & Training 2024

Join us for a morning of networking and learning with your fellow Lead Teachers from across the province.  There will be opportunities to share challenges and successes, and a presentation by experts from the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB).  

While this event will take place online, during the event we will discuss the possibility of hosting a half-day in-person networking event for Lead Teachers in winter/spring 2024-2025.

AGENDA

• 9:30 - 9:35 - Welcome, Land Acknowledgement
• 9:35 - 10:05 - "Water cooler" Networking round
• 10:15 - 11:00 - CCLB Professional Learning Session - Language and Learning Strategies
• 11:05 - 11:15 - Break
• 11:15 - 11:55 - Facilitated discussions with guided questions (topics TBC)
• 11:55 - 12:00 - Wrap-up and discussion about in person meeting in the winter/spring 2024-2025

PRESENTATION:  CCLB Professional Learning Session - Language and Learning Strategies

This CCLB professional development session focuses on strategies learners can practice to improve their English language skills. This session will look at a number of different strategies that support the context of the four skills and PBLA practices.  Participants will have the opportunity to come up with strategies for their own classroom use.

Learning Intents: 

 • Look at three categories of strategies that enhance language learning

 • Consider these strategies within the context of teaching the four skills and PBLA practice 

• Discuss how to teach and have learners practice specific reading strategies 

• Brainstorm possible strategies for vocabulary development

• This is an online event. You will need to have access to a computer/ laptop or other devices with an internet connection.

• Accessibility accommodations are available on advance request. If you have any questions, concerns or inquiries, please send us an email at info@mansomanitoba.ca or call 204-272-0872.