Sunday, June 03, 2007

The Teaching Profession > Ministry of Education

The Teaching Profession > Ministry of Education: "Ontario Teaching Certification

To teach in a publicly funded school in Ontario you need an Ontario teaching certificate from the Ontario College of Teachers. To obtain a teaching certificate you will normally need an undergraduate degree, and one year of teacher training. Teacher training is available at Ontario universities offering the Bachelor of Education program."

Internationally Trained Teachers (ITT)

Teachers trained outside Ontario must satisfy the basic requirements of certification in Ontario. The Ontario College of Teachers evaluates the qualifications of applicants and, if satisfied, will issue an Interim Certificate of Qualification (ICQ), pending completion of 194 days of successful teaching in an Ontario classroom. The ICQ can be converted to a Certificate of Qualification by completing the conditions placed on the certificate, including 194 days of successful teaching in an Ontario classroom.

Saturday, June 02, 2007

BBC NEWS | Americas | Coach Woolmer 'was not murdered'

BBC NEWS | Americas | Coach Woolmer 'was not murdered': "Coach Woolmer 'was not murdered'
Bob Woolmer
There have been a host of theories surrounding Mr Woolmer's death
Scotland Yard detectives have told Jamaican police that the former Pakistan cricket coach, Bob Woolmer, was not murdered, the BBC understands.

The apparent verdict follows work by a UK Home Office pathologist, who flew to Jamaica to probe Mr Woolmer's death."

Carnivalissima kicks-off at Harbourfront Centre from June 8 to 10!

Celebrate all the world’s great Carnivals all in one place, with an entire weekend of nonstop Harbourfront Centre events!

Carnivalissima – Produced by Luminato and Harbourfront Centre, from June 8 to 10 – A bold celebration of the world's most lavish carnivals, all in one place.

Harbourfront Centre site and the entire waterfront area will transform into several celebratory squares filled with dance, music, art, film, fashion, family and kids’ events, international crafts, cuisine and all things to amaze and amuse you. From the gala opening Masquerade Ball, to this wildly popular southern Caribbean dance music featuring Ricki Jai, the number one rated chutney artist worldwide and Guyana's most recorded artist Terry Gajraj. Closing concert by soca king Machel Montano & Xtatik and vibrant Tout monde ca Danse.Imagine a "sensory overload" that has you wondering which way to turn! A spotlight on the diversity and creativity of Toronto through the speckled lens of carnival and spectacle.

Events take place at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West on Friday, June 8, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. & Sunday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. All performances are FREE! For more information please call 416-973-4000 or visit harbourfrontcentre.com.

Carnivalissima Highlights!

The ONE Campaign

Please sign the petition calling on the G8 to get back on track to keep their historic promises to the developing world. The

The ONE Campaign: "Send a Message to the G8

Please sign the petition The ONE Campaign to send an important message to the G8 leaders that we, all citizens of the world, want our leaders to do all they can to fight extreme poverty and global disease."

NFB - Production & distribution - REEL DIVERSITY 2006

NFB - Production & distribution - REEL DIVERSITY 2006: "
The NFB’s Reel Diversity competition is now seeking submissions by emerging filmmakers of colour. Reel Diversity gives three promising directors the chance to direct their documentary for broadcast on CBC Newsworld.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: October 27, 2006 Deadline

A National Film Board of Canada initiative in partnership with CBC Newsworld.

The NFB invites emerging filmmakers of colour to submit their proposals for a TV-hour documentary. Up to eight finalists will have the chance to develop their proposals and attend a 3-day intensive training session. Three winners will be selected to make their own NFB documentaries and have them broadcast on CBC Newsworld."