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Hi everyone, I am practicing responding to interview questions that a school board may ask. One of the questions I have researched is "Describe your literacy program" Can someone please explain to me like a toddler in full details, examples of what it is? Is there a particular format? How does one develop a literacy program? I have looked at some of the examples and responses from previous posts but I still don't get it... Please help me!

EDIT: I’m writing this in case anyone wants to ask me if I graduated from Canada. Yes I completed my teachers college here in Ontario, Canada in 2022. I attended OISE from UofT.

I'm not anti social, I just like solitude in my free time to recharge. I'm hardworking and I don't see myself not being able to do it, I just might need tips from similar people.

Thank you for any tips you may give!

Hii! I’m 24F (turning 25 this summer) and I’m looking to move to Nunavut to go teach in Sept.

None of my friends are looking to make this move with me😂

So if you’re seeing this post and this sounds like something that interests you, please comment or DM me!!

My thinking is that we could push ourselves out of our comfort zone (while we are young) and grow as people while experiencing a vastly different world.

Lemme know :D

Hey all,

Just signed up for Special Education Part 1, and the professor is expecting 25 hours per week of module work and reading plus 3 major projects on top. My other AQs have had half the workload of this one, if not a third.

One module for example has 16(!) sizeable readings and an IEP deconstruction, along with two discussion posts, and is scheduled to be completed in 3 days.

Do I just drop it, get my refund and enjoy my summer after a long year (at the cost of delaying my A3 a bit)? This course seems absolutely bonkers.

Hello,

I’m a 35 year old woman teaching in BC I’m in the process of moving schools with in my district and am really stuck on what to wear to work. My last school was fairly formal think skirts, dresses or dress pants with jeans being reserved for Fridays or field trips then only with a school shirt or sweatshirt. My new school is supposed to be more casual but I’m stuck. My current wardrobe is either classroom friendly skirts and dresses or “at home” jeans, tshirts, hoodies and leggings. I’m really stuck and Pinterest / instagram isn’t helping. I’m plus size (16/18) and like colour, pattern and even a bit of whimsy and don’t look good in beige or brown. What are teachers wearing in your more casual schools?

I’m getting my inherent bias ( I will argue I am right though) out of the way here, I hate Generative AI use. Had a virtual PD for summer school in AI today, and it was absolutely ridiculous the messaging they are sharing with us.

1. 80/20, 20% of the work has to be the student’s, while 80% can be AI.
2. It’s better than doing feedback manually. Sure, I get the idea of feedback being boring, but that’s your job. It’s not that hard or taxing and if it is causing burnout maybe examine why.
3. If teachers don’t use it they will be replaced by teachers who do. I don’t see the evidence there, and it seems to be more an initiative to police teachers to all be the same instead of differentiating.
4. We hear the ethical concerns, but don’t care. Aren’t we supposed to be preparing the next generation? Data centres causing droughts and polluting faster than ever. The dangers of AI generation of images? Critical thinking?

I understand people like to make their lives easier. But why do we want to use a tool billionaires invest money in that does no net positive. It’s making us lazy more than anything. Rant over but please explain to me how we can fight against this, it was disheartening seeing so many teachers loudly applaud using it.

I got the exciting news that our school (in Alberta) got a class size reduction grant from the government. That means my class next year would be around twenty students.

Except they haven't found someone to take the position yet. They've had it posted since May, offered it to a few people, and no one wants it.

So I'll probably be teaching a split class with like 30 kids.

Hey Dani... Where are all those teachers that are dying to work in Alberta?

I’m wondering how to introduce a soft start for the first day in a grade 2 class?

How have you done it before?

In my last class I took over mid way through the year and had set the expectations for our soft start the day before. But I’m wondering how to introduce it and start when it’s the first day and you’re just meeting students!

Thanks!

First time applying for it! Anyone know when it starts

Some days I feel like I spend more time coordinating than teaching.

Emails, documentation, parent communication, behavior follow-up, counseling, attendance, platforms, meetings, events and what not.

The actual teaching part is still there, but it feels like a smaller percentage of the job than when I started.

Not necessarily worse..but a lot different and exhausting to be honest

So it's now day 5 of summer break for me and I haven't been able to stay awake for more than 4-5 hours at a time. Anyone else experience this and how long does it take you to get back to normal?

This is my 4th full year and I was teaching grade 7/8. Never had it hit this hard before. However, I was teaching seniors previously.

Can I ask what everyone is thinking about coaching this coming school year? After everything that happened with the government, I’m surprised we’re still expected to volunteer 3–6 hours of our own time every week. At my school it’s essentially compulsory, so I’ll do it, especially as a new teacher(to the school), but I can’t help wondering whether we’ve learned anything. That’s hours a week away from our own families. Is anyone else struggling with this, or is it just accepted as part of the job?

I have been a classroom teacher since 1999, and I have finally had enough of what I call "solutions made by engineers and accountants". To many times in to many districts a solution has been bought to do.... (insert problem here)... and guess what, it was never made with teachers in mind... How we work, what we need... etc....

So, I am posting this here to create accountability for myself, because bringing forth issues/concerns without providing solutions (or ideas for ways to improve) is nothing but complaining.

So, therefore I am going to solve my problems for myself and my classroom, such as Seating Plans. This may seem trivial but over the years, I have experienced good seating plans (kids are awesome, working, etc...), make a change, and its like the world has fallen apart.

If you have any idea's, suggestions, or your own problems comment away, maybe we can help each other out... (And yes, I am planning on cross-posting so I can get more suggestions...)

On June 29, 2026, the Alberta government announced a $100 million investment from Budget 2026 to expand "classroom complexity teams" into Grades 7 to 12. 

What are your thoughts?

I am currently on the OT list for multiple boards. I am not exactly sure where I want to move in the next couple of years, but my goal is to get permanent asap so that I can settle down somewhere.

The board that I’ve been wanting permanent in because it’s in my hometown which is where I currently live, seems like it’s going to take a very long time. In some of the other boards I’m in, I’ve had a lot more luck with getting interviews and it seems like there’s more opportunity.

I’m worried about taking LTOs in other boards this year though, because that means I may be off the list next year for the board where I currently live if I don’t get in my supply days. This is the board I’ve supplied the most in so far, and I’ve been making connections. I worry that I may be jumping the gun too soon and could miss some opportunities for upcoming LTOs and eventual permanent. Though, if an opportunity arises in another board, I don’t want to burn bridges there either. Recently, a VP in a nearby board that I had interviewed with for a contract informed me that an LTO would be opening soon and that I should apply, and I don’t want them to think I’m not interested in working for them if I don’t.

How do you decide which board to stick with?

I just signed my contract and I’m moving from Toronto to Fort McMurray for a teaching job. I’m excited, but also pretty nervous since this is a big move for me.
I wanted to ask experienced teachers and locals a few things:

-> What’s the best way to find rentals and where should I stay?

-> What other benefits should I expect besides salary, like gym access, sports facilities, swimming, or other staff perks?

-> My class size will probably be around 25 in Grade 5 How do you manage the first few days with a new class that size?

-> What should I do first after signing the contract and before moving?

Any advice from teachers who have already made this move would mean a lot. I’m feeling a little anxious, but I’m also looking forward to starting this new chapter.

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Hi all,

I’m expecting my first baby in October 2026 (yay!) A bit of context: my husband works away from home for a week at a time, so I would like him to have has much paternity leave as possible.

If I were to write that I am back to work in July 2027, with the intention of starting to work in September 2027/2028, would this mean that my husband would be able to have the extra 8 weeks for his parental leave? I know that this means I’m taking a short maternity leave, but I would love to have him home as much as possible.

We’ve figured out the financial situation, so no worries there, but I’m just trying to figure out the shared time off.

Thank you!

Are there any Saskatchewan Social Studies 30 teachers here? I’ve been asked to teach it in the fall, and the curriculum document appears to be from 1997. Is that the current one? Thanks