Professional Preparation Conference (PPC)
The Professional Preparation Conference (PPC) is an annual two-day conference that takes place at OISE. The conference is directed for final year teacher education students to help prepare them for their career after graduation. This year the conference will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2024 and Thursday, December 12, 2024. Registration is limited to OISE MT and MA-CSE students in their final year.
Student Registration Coming Soon
Conference Day 1 is All About Careers
The day begins with understanding next steps in your career, how to further your experience and how to apply to school boards. You then attend a career fair – with lots of school boards and international recruiters from Ontario, Canada, and all over the world.
Organizations attending this year include: anzuk Education, Appleby College, Aurelia Education Ltd, Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council, Bond Education Group, CIS Ontario, Cree School Board, EduTravel Inc., Engage Education, Gakino'amaage: Teach For Canada, Halton District School Board, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, Jobs In Education, Kativik School Board, Leading Out, Peel District School Board, Pikangikum Education Authority, Prep Academy Tutors, Search Associates Canada, Teachers on Call – Tutoring, TimePlan Education, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Toronto District School Board, Totally Tutors, Trinity College School, Upper Grand District School Board, Waterloo Region District School Board, Wellington Catholic District School Board, York Region District School Board
Day 1 Schedule (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)
| Time (EST) | Modality | Activity | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 am – 10:00 am | Webinar | Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Welcome | 90 mins |
| 10:00 am – 10:15 am | Break | 15 mins | |
| 10:15 am – 10:45 am | Webinar | OISE Continuing and Professional Learning (CPL) Additional Qualification (AQ) Presentation | 30 mins |
| 10:45 am - 11:00 am | Break | ||
| 11:00 am – 11:30 am | Webinar | Apply to Education Presentation | 30 mins |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Transition to Afternoon Activities | 90 mins | |
| 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | OISE (In-Person) | Career Fair | 5 hours |
Conference Day 2 is All About Professional Development
This day will provide information to learn, grow and put your best self forward in the classroom. Each session has been designed by industry professionals and offers a different area of support as you begin your career.
Sessions previously offered include: New Teacher Welcome, Managing Challenging Behaviours through Supportive and Effective Classroom Management, Professional Conduct in the Age of Social Media, The Role of the Occasional Teacher, Before the School Bell Rings: Wellness Practices for Teachers, Health & Safety, and more!
Day 2 Schedule (Thursday, December 12, 2024)
| Time (EST) | Activity | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 am – 10:00 am | New Teacher Talk | 1 hour | Panel Presentation
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| 10:00 am – 10:15 am | Break | 15 mins | |
| 10:15 am – 11:45 am | Topical Presentations | 1.5 hours | 2 Presentations (pick 1) |
| 11:45 am – 12:30 pm | Break | 45 mins | |
| 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm | Affiliates Welcome Presentation | 1 hour | Presentations from ETFO, OECTA, OSSTF, you attend 1. |
| 01:30 pm – 01:45 pm | Break | 15 mins | |
| 01:45 pm – 02:45 pm | Breakout Sessions: Round 1 | 1 hour | 6 Presentations (pick 1) |
Mock Interviews with School Principals
Year 2 students in the Master of Teaching and MA - Child Study & Education program are interviewed by school principals to practice their interview skills and prepare for the hiring process.
