Conferences and Professional Development

CEL Distinguished Educators Seminar Series 2011-2012

The Centre for Educational Leadership proudly presents the Distinguished Educator Seminar Series designed in consultation with the Quebec educational community in conjunction with what is new in theory and practice in the larger educational milieu. CEL employs exemplary educators and well-known presenters to ensure these seminars are engaging, and relevant.

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ATEQ (The Association of Teachers of English of Quebec) Presents

Fall Fare Conference "A New Beginning"  October 24th, 2011

Register Now for an outstanding day featuring workshops presented by Cris Tovani, Jennifer Jacobson, Harvey Daniels, and Tanny McGregor as well as fellow English Language Arts teachers and consultants from across the province. 

SPEAQ - Society for the Promotion of the Teaching of English as a Second Language in Quebec

is holding is 39th Annual Convention Novemeber 10- 12, 2011 in Montreal, Quebec.  The theme of this year's conference is "All Together...Strength in Numbers"

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Outside Quebec

International Reading Association

The IRA's 57th annual convention will be held from April 29 - May 2, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  Gather with educators from across North America to learn the latest issues in the field and network for solutions. Come for dynamic general session speakers, knowledge-packed (and practical) Teaching Edge sessions, and cutting edge products from the exhibit hall.  Spark your inspiration, broaden your community and expand your knowledge with this year's conference theme " Celebrating Teaching".

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Reading for the Love of It 

Canada's largest annual reading conference.

Next year's conference will be held in downtown Toronto at the Sheraton Centre, February 9 - 10, 2012.  Registration on their website readingfortheloveofit.com will begin on October 1, 2011.

NCTE

November 17-20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois 

The theme for this year's conference is "Reading the Past, Writing the Future".

Join thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, administrators, and other education professionals as they gather to hear award-winning speakers, attend idea-packed sessions, share best practices, and test the latest teaching materials.  For more information click here!