Past Events

Presenter: Andrea Vogan, Instructional Program Leader, Halton District School Board Within each classroom, there are a variety of learning profiles. When you add in learning French as a Second Language, the strengths and needs within the classroom can change dramatically. Come to learn about different techniques to differentiate, accommodate and modify students whose learning profiles need more support. Find ways to get at the same learning outcomes, while allowing for support of all students within your FSL classroom. This webinar…

Presenter: Melanie Sendzik, District School Board of Niagara Core French or French Immersion teachers in dual-track settings can feel like they are islands within the larger context of the school. Administrators can make intentional decisions to ensure FSL educators feel like they are part of the team. Norm-setting, curriculum and assessment mapping as well as thoughtful SIPSA planning provide avenues to include FSL teacher voices not only in the daily activities but also in the vision and mission of the…

MAIN PRESENTER:  Angeline Humber, Teacher Consultant Greater Essex Count District School Board  Throughout this session, panelists will discuss their experiences and strategies for developing competent readers in French Immersion programs. We will share tools that educators can implement to provide an effective, engaging and intentional literacy program that is responsive to learners. PANEL MEMBERS:  Katie Kueneman, FSL & Literacy Consultant Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Jordan Sloan, Bilingual Literacy Coach Renfrew County District School Board   This webinar is intended…

Presenter: Carlo Di Rienzo, FSL Consultant, YCDSB Carlo's extensive work in both French Immersion and Core French has helped support and improve student achievement in both the elementary and secondary grades. Authentic tasks, evaluation and a sample lesson will be part of the presentation. In many ways, destreaming in FSL was already happening before it became official. Carlo has also presented on Supporting school administrators in FSL, which was part of the 2020 learning series. Description: As de-streaming is introduced…

Presenter: Nancy Louis is French as a Second Language District Facilitator with Simcoe County District School Board. Her portfolio includes French Immersion and Core French Grades 1-12. Prior to that she has been teaching French Immersion in Simcoe County for 13 years. Nancy is passionate about Mathematics and has been an Instructional and assessment mathematics facilitator with Simcoe County District School Board, and is involved in the translation of the Math course of study for the French Immersion program. She…

Presenter: Angeline Humber Angeline Humber is a Teacher Consultant for Greater Essex County District School Board supporting the Early Years (Birth to Age 8) and French as a Second Language (FSL) Programs K-12. She has been an educator for 23 years and has had experience working in Core French and French Immersion classrooms. In her role as Teacher Consultant, Angeline collaborates with colleagues within her Board as well as regionally and provincially to build capacity and advocate for educators, students…

Presenter: Andrea Vogan Andrea Vogan is an Instructional Program Leader for FSL in Halton District School Board. She has taught both Core French and French Immersion leading up to her current central role as French Lead for K-8.