Professional Development Seminars

Seminar #13

	The Ontario Curriculum and Relevancy for First Nation Students
Presenters:	Mr. Jim Sebastian Former Coordinator of Private Schools, Ministry of Education (ON) Dr. Ronnie Miller Executive Director, Professional Development Seminars
Date:	Tuesday, October 6, 2009 between 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Location:	Travelodge Airlane Hotel 698 Arthur St., W. Thunder Bay, P7E 5R8
Fee:	Free of Charge

	The Presentation In this presentation Mr. Jim Sebastian and Dr. Ronnie Miller will provide an overview of the new First Nation Schools Division “Ready-To-Use” program initiative, focusing on the needs of First Nation students. The presenters will explain the philosophy behind the new program and provide concrete examples from the newly developed Ready-To-Use English grade 10 Applied Program: ENG2P. They will demonstrate the relevancy of the program to First Nation students and provide the participants with samples of course outlines, lesson plans, unit plans and assessment plans based entirely on Aboriginal literature. This presentation is a must for all First Nation educators and administrators.