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OSCA/ACOSO is pleased to offer Additional Qualifications Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 (Specialist) for Guidance and Career Education this winter!
SMART (Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques) Education is a 9-session, 20-hour evidence-based program designed to address the needs of educators, professional support staff, and those involved in the lives of children and youth. This evidence-based course trains educators to better manage work-related and personal stress, in order to cultivate emotional balance. SMART integrates the teachings, practices and research from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, emotion theory, and compassion training to address the specific needs and challenges of educators. Each session A 4-hour silent retreat and weekly home practice is also part of the course. SMART is a secular program, delivered by SMARTUBC accredited facilitator. For further questions, please contact Angela Ventrice (416) 884-6843 or email angela.ventrice@mindfulnesseveryday.org Register HERE: http://www.mindfulnesseveryday.org/schedule.html#CoursesForEducators
The Ontario School Counsellors' Association has a longstanding tradition (over 40 years) of recognizing and awarding those who stand out in the field of Guidance and Career Education. Each year, at our annual conference, OSCA recognizes individuals and/or organizations that have made a significant contribution to Guidance and Career Education in Ontario. We can say with confidence that our past award winners have helped thousands of students to find their pathways to successful futures! OSCA's awards are an excellent way of recognizing your most dedicated peers in the following categories:
For more information on the awards, please follow this link. Consider nominating a worthy colleague today! 
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The supply of skilled labour has fundamental impacts on the provision of housing. The inadequate number of new entrants into the skilled construction trades is a major problem. For context, BuildForce Read the complete article here.
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Contribution to Guidance and Career Education
When to Apply
Nominations for this certificate may be accepted all year long.
History
The Award of Merit was first presented in the spring of 1972. In 1977 the OSCA Board of Directors passed a resolution to rename this award The Olive Diefenbaker Award of Merit to honour the late Mrs. Diefenbaker''s contribution to Guidance and Counselling in the Province of Ontario. The first awards were presented by her daughter during the 1977 Annual Conference at Niagara Falls in November. The citation on The Olive Diefenbaker Award of Merit reads: "In recognition of long and dedicated service to guidance and counselling in the Province of Ontario"
This award is to recognize retiring individuals who have made a contribution to the Counselling and Guidance Profession in Ontario
Criteria
This award may be presented to teacher-counsellors, teachers, administrators, trustees and/or members of the community
An OSCA member must nominate the retiree
The nominee should:
- Be retiring
- Have been involved in Guidance and Career Education in Ontario for a minimum of five years.
- Have demonstrated leadership in guidance through active participation in professional development, counsellor education, administrative support, promotion of guidance, professional writing, research, or in contributing to professional guidance and counselling organizations.
The awards will be mailed to the nominator for presentation by the nominator or by another OSCA member appointed by the nominator. These awards are often presented at retirement functions rather than the Awards Banquet. However, the names of the recipients of The Olive Diefenbaker Awards may be noted in the official program of the OSCA Conference.
Procedure
- Nominations for this award must be submitted by an OSCA member
- Nominations should be received six weeks in advance of the presentation date in order for sufficient timing for certificate arrival .
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