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Spring session: April 8 to June 7, 2024 OSCA-ACOSO is pleased to announce that they will continue to offer Part 1, Part 2 and the Specialist in Guidance and Career Education Additional Qualifications courses this spring. Additional sessions will take place in the winter, spring and summer. Advantages of taking the course with OSCA are the instructor is a current guidance counsellor, a one year OSCA subscription is included ($55 value if currently not active) and a downloaded copy of Ethical Guidelines ($25) is included. As part of the OSCA subscription, you have the opportunity to attend the fall conference at a member rate, gain access to webinars throughout the year on topics related to guidance and career education, receive the weekly OSCA News to keep up to date with guidance/career topics, and receive the tri-annual OSCA Today, the professional magazine of the association. Cost: $675 plus HST. To register: www.osca.ca --> Next AQ course Registration closes: March 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM. Please register early to reserve your seat!
Now is the time to nominate a deserving colleague for an OSCA award. Perhaps it is that person who has created a great resource that has allowed students to create their own pathway? Maybe you know a guidance counsellor who is the go-to person at your school? Perhaps a deserving community partner that provides excellent support for your school? You have until September 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM to nominate someone, but why not do it now? Chacun et chacune de nous connaît un collègue innovateur, qui accomplit avec enthousiasme son travail auprès des élèves de son école. Pourquoi ne pas reconnaître leur contribution à notre profession en posant leur candidature à l'un des prix de l'ACOSO? Pour poser la candidature de quelqu'un, appuyez sur le lien de la mise en candidature. Toutes les mises en candidature doivent être soumises en ligne d'ici le 26 septembre 2024 à 4h. _______________________________________________________________________________________ The Russ Seltzer Award for Contribution to Counsellor Education in Ontario | Le prix Russ Seltzer pour la Contribution à la formation des Conseillers en orientation de l'OntarioThis award is presented to honour contributions to Counsellor Education in Ontario, including teaching Guidance and Career Education Additional Qualification courses. Présenté pour rendre hommage à la contribution à la formation des conseillers en orientation de l'Ontario, y inclus l'enseignement des cours de qualifications additionnelles en orientation et formation au cheminement de carrière.
Details can be found on the nomination form. The link is live on the OSCA website and you can access the nomination form through it. The nominations will close on May 6, 2024, so nominate a student today! Les candidatures aux prix étudiants sont maintenant ouvertes ! Veuillez nommer dès aujourd'hui un élève méritant qui entreprend l'un des cinq parcours postsecondaires suivants :
Vous pouvez trouver les détails dans le formulaire de candidature. Le lien est disponible à partir du site web de l'OSCA/ACOSO et vous pouvez accéder au formulaire de candidature via celui-ci. Les candidatures se clôtureront le 6 mai 2024, alors nommez un élève dès aujourd'hui !
SAVE THE DATE! New Webinar Opportunity In this webinar, we welcome the team from All About Mental Empowerment, a mental health campaign dedicated to educating young people on how to build the resiliency necessary to achieve their goals and dreams. Co-founder Dr. Bisleen Attli is a certified naturopathic doctor with a private practice focusing on holistic mental healthcare, is a TEDx speaker, and holds a certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Partner and co-founder, Tara Rawana, is a certified nutritionist and yoga instructor, a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, and is also certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Dr. Bisleen and Tara will be sharing research that centres on a holistic model of mental health, focusing on the relationship between mental health and nutrition, sleep and movement. The information and resources shared will assist Guidance Teacher-Counsellors in sharing what they learn in an age-appropriate manner with the student populations they serve, and will provide strategies to help counsellors troubleshoot the implementation of these holistic aspects of mental health. Register Here!
An Update from the President:
On Friday January 26-27, 2024, OSCA/ACOSO held a Board Meeting in Mississauga that addressed matters of interest. A review of OSCA protocols and OSCA handbook was reviewed for new members and liaisons to various external organizations have been established so that we can continue to collaborate with industry leaders affecting OSCA members as well as those in the Guidance field. OSCA/ACOSO continues to offer AQ Guidance courses and Webinars so that our members and potential members can expand their knowledge and skills. Upcoming webinars include the following: March 19: A holistic Approach to Supporting Student Mental Health April 9: Aboriginal Post Secondary Information Program (APSIP) April 30: Trauma informed Practice May 28: Compassion Fatigue Members are encouraged to enroll in these learning webinars as they provide educators with invaluable tools and support that can help them engage further with their students. _________________________________________________________________________________ Le vendredi 26 et samedi 27 janvier 2024, l’OSCA/ACOSO a tenu une réunion du conseil d’administration à Mississauga pour aborder des questions d’intérêt. Les protocoles de l’OSCA/ACOSO et le manuel de l’OSCA/ACOSO ont été révisés pour les nouveaux membres. De plus, des liaisons avec diverses organisations ont été établies afin que nous puissions continuer à collaborer avec les leaders de l’industrie qui touchent les membres de l’OSCA/ACOSO et les personnes dans le domaine de l’orientation. L’OSCA/ACOSO continue d’offrir des cours menant à une QA en orientation ainsi que des webinaires afin que nos membres actuels et potentiels puissent approfondir leurs connaissances et leurs compétences. Voici des webinaires à venir?: 19 mars : Une approche holistique pour soutenir la santé mentale des élèves 9 avril : Programme d’information sur les études postsecondaires pour Autochtones (PIEPA) 30 avril : Soins tenant compte des traumatismes 28 mai : Fatigue de compassion Les membres sont encouragés à s’inscrire à ces webinaires éducatifs, car ils fournissent aux éducateurs des outils et du soutien indispensables qui peuvent les aider à s’engager davantage auprès de leurs élèves. 
Post Secondary Information
Here is what to expect on a guided tour during the week of March 11: ✓ VIP access to campus, residence, and a tour guide ✓ Snacks and refreshments ✓ $50 gas card for out-of-town guests ✓ Prizes! Visit our Events page to register and save your spot. Resources This course aims to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to foster positive and nurturing learning environments.
🌟 Course Highlights: - Identify and create a safe, inclusive learning community in a variety of contexts - Explore how to weave mindfulness and compassion practices into planning, instruction, facilitation - Discuss and demonstrate how to support learners in their personal growth and cultivation of compassion toward self and others - Describe how to integrate active learning strategies, resources and curriculum which advance well-being and mental health - Discuss how to respond skillfully to learners through mindful and compassionate embodiment ✨ Why Enroll? - Contribute to creating safer and more compassionate learning environments. - Equip yourself with valuable skills for the ever-evolving education landscape. - Be part of a community dedicated to fostering positive change in schools. 📆 Enrol Today University of Toronto - Cultivating the Compassionate Classroom Together, let's shape the future of education by cultivating compassionate classrooms that empower students and educators alike. Join us in making a lasting impact on the educational landscape.  Did you know that 1 out of every 100 Ontarians is employed by the forest sector?
Ontario’s forests are vast and provide many economic, social, and environmental benefits. Covering nearly two-thirds of the province, forests are important to wildlife habitat, biodiversity, clean air and water, cultural enrichment, recreation and education services. A career in the forest sector can provide meaningful and fulfilling work. Not only is it good for your mental and physical health, but it is a profession that is in demand and projected to grow. Want to learn more? Join Forests Ontario on March 6, 2024 for a Student-Employer Engagement Day (SEED) session which will bring together students and young professionals in the forestry sector within a virtual space to explore pathways and careers in the forest sector. When: March 6, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Online Who: Students, recent graduates and anyone interested in learning about a forest career! Cost: None, this is a free event!
At All About Mental Empowerment, we are committed to fortifying resilience and equipping school communities with the coping strategies they need to instill emotional resilience. We have collaborated with over 45 schools, supported over 21 thousand students, and hundreds of parents and teachers along the way. We are Dr. Bisleen Attli, ND and Tara Rawana, the founders of All About Mental Empowerment. Our combined expertise in naturopathic medicine, nutrition, and cognitive behavioral therapy sets us apart. We understand the challenges that you face from tending to individual student needs to addressing academic concerns and navigating complex personal issues, including mental health struggles. You support students in developing emotional resilience and we believe that emotional resilience is the key to student success, both in and out of the classroom. We want to help you support the emotional resilience of your student community. We’ve crafted a special gift for you, our complimentary e-book called "Empowering Young Hearts: The Educator’s Handbook for Enhancing Emotional Resilience in Schools.” It’s packed with crucial emotional strengths in your students. You can click here to grab a copy of the e-book. If you’re looking for emotional resilience training for your students in the form of a small-group workshop or an assembly, you can email us at support@allaboutmentalempowerment.org. Thank you for supporting our young ones!
A few words about the Network: The initiative aims to identify the obstacles faced by 2SLGBTQIA Francophones in Ontario and people at the intersection of these identities, at public service points, among others, in order to identify needs and offer support consequently. We want to equip Ontario organizations on issues of diversity inclusion with the goal of ultimately making it an integrated practice. The Network places particular emphasis on an intersectoral and intersectional approach. To learn more about the project, visit our website at www.francoqueer.ca/ simplicate/consultations Who can participate in the survey? Anyone working or volunteering for an organization offering French-language services in Ontario can complete this survey. Therefore, employees, volunteers, members of management and members of the board of directors are invited to participate. If you work with more than one organization, you can complete the survey for each organization, therefore more than once, if you wish. Click on the link to complete the survey For a more inclusive Ontario "Francophonie," click here: https://fr.surveymonkey.com/ r/FQ-org In addition, as a reward for those participating, a draw will be launched. Quelques mots sur le Réseau: L’initiative vise à recenser les obstacles auxquels font face les francophones 2SLGBTQIA de l’Ontario et les personnes à l’intersection de ces identités, dans les points de services publics, entre autres, afin de repérer les besoins et d’offrir un appui conséquent. Nous souhaitons outiller les organismes ontariens sur les questions d’inclusion de la diversité dans le but qu’elles en fassent à terme une pratique intégrée. Le Réseau met un accent particulier sur une approche intersectorielle et intersectionnelle. Pour en apprendre davantage sur le projet, visitez notre site web à l’adresse www.francoqueer.ca/ simpliquer/consultations Qui peut participer au sondage?: Toute personne travaillant ou faisant du bénévolat pour un organisme offrant des services en français en Ontario peut remplir ce sondage. Ainsi, les employées, les bénévoles, les membres de la direction et les membres du conseil d’administration sont invités à y participer. Si vous œuvrez auprès de plus d’un organisme, vous pouvez remplir le sondage pour chaque organisme, donc à plus d’une reprise, si vous le souhaitez. Cliquez sur le lien pour remplir le sondage Pour une francophonie ontarienne plus inclusive ! : https://fr.surveymonkey.com/ r/FQ-org. De plus, en guise de récompense pour les personnes participantes, un tirage au sort sera lancé  This year, Canadian Agriculture Day is February 13. Canada’s agricultural sector is facing chronic work shortages, which cost the economy $3.5 billion in 2022. One of the reasons for this shortage is the difficulty in attracting jobseekers, and in particular young people, to this sector. This article provides resources to help career professionals identify pathways, labour market information and opportunities to support jobseekers and students interested in careers in agriculture.
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Hello! I am Jen Rankin and I have been in guidance for 10 years. Prior to that, I had experience working as a language, resource, ESL and Student Success teacher. Now that I am into my second year as an OSCA/OCOSO Board of Director in Governance, I have a greater understanding and appreciation of the knowledge and variety of experiences that the current board members bring to the table. This group of volunteers is dedicated to keeping up with the pulse of guidance across the province as it continues to inform and present counsellor colleagues with the most up-to-date information through proactive resources and webinars. As directors we are here to work for all members. If you see a gap in resources or are looking for more information on a specific topic, reach out and we will seek out new resources to support you. The role of a guidance counsellor is in constant evolution as we adapt to the varying and shifting needs of our all those we support. As guidance counsellors we are always learning and unlearning individually and collectively. We all share the common goal to best support our diverse schools and communities. This is evident as we celebrate and learn throughout Black History Month. To all, whether you are new to the position, or you have year of experience, be proud of the hard work you do to support students. Know that your efforts are appreciated, and you do make a positive difference in many people’s lives! The best way to celebrate your hard work would be to join your fellow colleagues for the 60th Anniversary OSCA/OCOSO Conference in November! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Bonjour ! Je suis Jen Rankin et je travaille en orientation depuis 10 ans. Avant cela, j’ai travaillé comme enseignante de langue, enseignante-ressource, enseignante de l’anglais langue seconde et enseignante responsable de la réussite des élèves. Maintenant que j’en suis à ma deuxième année en tant que directrice de la gouvernance auprès du conseil d’administration de l’OSCA/ACOSO, je comprends et j’apprécie davantage les connaissances et la variété d’expériences que possèdent les membres actuels du conseil. Ce groupe de bénévoles s’engage à suivre le rythme de l’orientation dans toute la province en continuant d’informer et de présenter à leurs collègues conseillers toutes les informations les plus récentes par le biais de ressources proactives et webinaires. En tant que directeurs, nous nous engageons à travailler pour tous nos membres. Si vous constatez un manque de ressources ou si vous recherchez plus d’informations sur un sujet spécifique, contactez-nous et nous trouverons de nouvelles ressources pour vous aider. Le rôle d’un conseiller en orientation est en constante évolution à mesure que nous nous adaptons aux besoins variables et changeants de tous ceux que nous soutenons. En tant que conseillers en orientation, nous sommes toujours en train d’apprendre et de désapprendre à la fois individuellement et collectivement. Nous partageons tous l’objectif commun de bien soutenir nos diverses écoles et communautés. Cela se voit alors que nous célébrons et apprenons tout au long du Mois de l’histoire des Noirs. Que vous soyez nouveau dans votre poste ou que vous ayez des années d’expérience, soyez fier du travail acharné que vous accomplissez pour soutenir les élèves. Sachez que vos efforts sont appréciés et que vous faites une différence positive dans la vie de nombreuses personnes ! La meilleure façon de célébrer votre beau travail serait de vous joindre à vos collègues pour la conférence du 60e anniversaire de l’OSCA/ACOSO en novembre ! Au plaisir de vous y voir ! Upcoming Events
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