Professional Preparation Conference (PPC)
The Professional Preparation Conference (PPC) is an annual multi-day conference that takes place at 91±¬ÁÏ. The conference is directed for teacher candidates ready to launch their career after graduation. This year the conference will be held Wednesday, December 11, Thursday, December 12, and Friday, December 13, 2024. Registration is limited to 91±¬ÁÏ MT and MA-CSE students.
Student Registration Now Open!
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, Bloorview School Authority, 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, Kitasoo Xai'xais Community School, Peel District School Board, Pikangikum Education Authority, Prep Academy Tutors, Prospero Teaching, 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 | 91±¬ÁÏ 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 | 91±¬ÁÏ (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 will 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 , , , 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. This day provides teacher candidates with an incredible opportunity to observe a job interview for a teacher position, facilitated by a Principal or Vice-Principal from a partner school. This day is often the highlight of the PPC for teacher candidates, as they consistently share that it sheds light on the hiring process and provides them with an opportunity to ask questions about the do’s and don’ts of a job interview!
This year, MA-CSE mock interviews take place on December 5, 2024 and MT mock interviews take place on December 13, 2024. Details will be communicated to teacher candidates directly from their respective programs.
