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Here is a GOAL-oriented section on the Work-Oriented Training Path Program (WOTP) and the new math and science options. You will find presentations, programs of study and documents for teachers, parents and students.


What's new with GOAL and the Work-Oriented Training Path Program






NEW! Trades Authorization Form for a semi-specialized trade requires a formal letter to the MELS. (1)



  WOTP website from the Commission scolaire des Affluents. List of training plans for semi-specialised trades. Project on toolkits for WOTP. Presentations http://www.csaffluents.qc.ca/sre/fenetre/spip.php?article10



PCI Education - The Special Education Experts - a resource based website on reading strategies, language skills, behaviour management techniques and more. http://www.pcieducation.com/epss/default.aspx


  List of validated learning and evaluation situations for the PreWork Training Program of the Work-Oriented Training Paths Program from the francophone sector.



 Questionnaire (1)  (2)  (3)  (4) on evaluation  processes and tools entitled, Two Truths, One Lie - Practical Training and General Education for the PreWork Training Program.



Evaluation process overview - Here is a document to demonstrate the evaluation process and reporting tools used for the PreWork Training and the Training leading to a semi-specialized trade.


The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the Work-Oriented Training Paths Program. This is a reference document on typical questions and answers on the importance of a IEP for students enrolled in the WOTP.
 


Presentation Health and Safety measures from the CSST.



New Document: Making Judgments from Supporting Learning to Recognizing Competencies by Nathalie Barrette and Alain Bertrand, consultants for the MELS (Spring 2008)



Here are evaluation grids (1) , (2) for all the semi-specialized trades in French.
They were prepared by Carole Leclerc, pedagogical consultant from the Commission scolaire de Laval.
 

Here is a PreWork Training Report Card from LBPSB.  Other school boards can adapt it accordingly.
Reference:  Antoinette Scarano, Work-Oriented Training Paths Coordinator.


Trades exploration with Career Cruising
Bryna Gelman from Career Cruising has identified semi-specialized trades within the directory of trades available in Career Cruising. Here is the list of trades, Career Cruising features associated with the Preparation to the Job Market competencies only and a sample MatchMaker questionnaire and descriptions.
 
Here are some guidelines to when exploring Career Cruising with WOTP students:

1) Students should click on the blue question mark above beside the question for a more detailed description so they know what they are answering.
2) Students should complete the questions first on paper where they might have more time to think about the questions, then head to the computers to click on their answers.  (I have attached a paper copy of the first 39 questions to this email along with the more info document). 
3) If you still find that Career Matchmaker is not suiting your students' needs, the Career Selector tool enables students to select specific critera.  This can be found under the main “ Careers” menu.

For more information, please contact Bryna Gelman, Career Cruising Account Manager at 1-800-965-8541 (ex 123) brynag@careercruising.com  www.careercruising.com



NEW! Here is a document on the history and definition of Essential Skills from provincial and international organizations. An Overview of Essential Skills Definitions  http://www.nald.ca/library/learning/ESdefinitions/ESdefinitions.pdf



NEW! For the WOTP MELS Certificates:
As with the previous 16+ certificates, you need to write a formal letter to the Direction de la sanction des etudes requesting the certificates.  The most recent Sanction des Etudes Administrative Manual describes the process on pages 74-75.  The title and address of the person to write to are in Appendix 1 of the Manual.  You should do this in conjunction with your designated Sanction person.  A copy of the Administrative Manual can be found online at: http://www.mels.gouv.qc.ca/Sanction/guides.htm


NEW! Sample Work functions such as  Inventory Clerk, Warehouse Clerk, Cook's Helper.

Additional Work Functions for Semi-Specialized Skilled Training.
  1- Baker's helper
  2- Commercial building cleaner
  3- Convenience store clerk
  4- Customer service clerk
  5- Food service helper
  6- Hair salon assistant
  7- Inventory clerk
  8- Janitor's helper
  9- Maintenance mechanic helper
10- Pet care attendant
11- Sales clerk
12- Tire installer
13- Vehicle cleaner
14- Welder's helper
15- Wood production worker


For Training of a Semi-Specialized Trade
Model of rubrics for learning and evaluation purposes for the Preparation to Work.

NEW! Curriculum Development for the Work-Oriented Training Paths Program.  These GOAL-oriented activities  can be used in French as a Second Language.
1- Aventures et Mystères (1) - (2)
2- Enseignant - Métiers à découvrir
3- Enseignant - Projet de groupe
4- Enseignant - Budget :  Planification défonce, guide défonce
5- Élève - Budget : Défonce


NEW! Here are some WOTP documents from Western Quebec School Board.
• Contract
• Cover Letter
• Information for parents
• List of Semiskilled Trades
• Sample Certificate
• Student Practicum Training
• Student Trainee Agreement
• Consultans and teachesr are welcomed to adapt these documents as long as they indicate the reference.

Semi-Specialized Skilled Training and Preparation for Work evaluation forms from Central Quebec School Board.

1)  Math questions
2)  Physical Science Path activities
3)  Science survey, Secondary 4
4)  Paths in the Cycle II Curriculum, Secondary 3, Secondary 4
5)  New Paths in Secondary Cycle Two
6)  Evaluation of competencies for the Semi-Specialized Trade and for the PreWork Training

GOAL-oriented Career Resources to use in the classroom and outside the classroom with complementary educational services.


You can find sample employer contracts, companies evaluation, student contracts, student self-evaluation,  packages for parents, loss of stage opportunities and consent forms for the Work-Oriented Training Path Program from Howard S. Billings High School, New Frontiers School Board.


Informational flyers for parents, teachers and students created by Central Quebec School Board.
Flyer on the Secondary Cycle Two paths
Flyer on the Science and Technology programs
Flyer on the math sequences
Flyers on the overview of paths in the pedagogical renewal
Information Sheet on Secondary V requirements


Learning Partners' Symposium presentation on the Work-Oriented Training Path Program and a copy of the Work Competency Evaluation in French and English. By: Ingrid Hove, Career Development Consultant
at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board


Since GOAL is related to school-to-work transitions and preparatory activities to engage into a stage, career exploration or work-study experience, you will find copies of the pedagogical programs associated with the Work-Oriented Path.  Many GOAL Coordinators are also responsible for the Work-Oriented Path Program (WOP).  For more information about its implementation, training sessions and didactic materials, please communicate with your Work-Oriented Path coordinator or with Diane Shank at the MELS at diane.shank@mels.gouv.qc.ca or by telephone at 514-873-3339, ext.5278.

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Work-Oriented Training Path Program by Ingrid Hove, c.o., GOAL, WOTP, Entrepreneurship, POP and Explo Coordinator Career Development consultant at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board SNNAP http://www.learnquebec.ca/export/sites/learn/en/content/mels/goal/documents/SNNAP_June_6.ppt.




Goal-Oriented Math, Science  and Technology, Secondary Cycle Two

In this section, you will find presentations, flyers and related documents on the Math, Science and Technology programs for parents, teachers, students and consultants.


NEW! Math Presentation on the CEGEP requirements and GOAL linkages to make with math choices presented to math teachers on June 23rd 2009 with Sandra Salesas and Sheila Southon.

NEW! This document describes the CEGEP prerequisites for the fall 2010 with respect to the math courses in Secondary Cycle Two, Year Two.
You will also find information on the High School Graduation Requirements for June 2010.

NEW! This is a guidebook on the math sequences from the Table régionale sur l'approche orientante de la Montérégie.
http://www.choixavenir.ca/documents/file/sequences-mathematiques/guide_ecole_choix_
sequences_maths_educationmonteregie.pdf

NEW! Christie Brown, Math, Science and Technology consultant at the Services à la communauté anglophone gave a presentation on the Math options, Secondary Cycle Two to the Goal Networking on February 27th, 2009.




Related GOAL resources - QEP

NEW! Defining Essential Skills
Essential Skills are the foundational skills required to successfully participate in the labour market. Definitions, typical applications and actual workplace examples are outlined in the document. Teachers and professions can make links with the cross-curiculum competencies. http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml

RÉCIT (Réseau pour le développement des compétences par l'intégration des nouvelles technologies)  www.recit.qc.ca  You can register to the forum and the Virtual Career Development Community to have updated information resources and training sessions related to the Career Development Subject area.

To know more about the organization of work-study programs, you can get information by consulting http://www.inforoutefpt.org/wsp.  Job profiles for semi-specialized skills are also available.

Several documents posted on the Coordination des Services Complémentaires (CSC) et Direction de l'adaptation scolaire (DAS) web pages are available in French by downloading from http://www.mels.gouv.qc.ca/dgfj/csc/pdf/Brochure_eng.pdf

Le Centre de documentation sur l'éducation des adultes et la condition féminine (CDÉACF) http://bv.cdeacf.ca/ has a virtual library of French and English didactic resources which can be used for the Work-Oriented Training Path Program, particularly with respect to connecting subject areas to the world of work.


Les entreprises d'insertion (http://www.collectif.qc.ca) are community organizations within the schools to assist students to develop work skills for students who are experiencing learning challenges and who are involved in the preparation of a work-study placement.


Health and Safety during career exploration opportunities for GOAL, the Work-Oriented Training Paths Program and the Exploration of Vocational Training.


  • www.learnquebec.ca  Learn Quebec offers a series of publications for teachers and professionals in relation to the Elementary and Secondary Education QEP.  There are also links to distance education, Learn-Recit, LEARNing Landscapes, S'cool TV and many other resources.
  • www.awal.ca
    The AWAL National Project is a professional development project for Canadian educators. Teachers in this project developed classroom curriculum after being placed in diverse work environments. The curriculum makes the connection between what is learned in school and what is used in the workplace. In addition, essentials skills (competencies) are integrated into each lesson. Visit the database to find classroom activities that suit your grade level and subject area.
  • www.virtualmuseum.ca
    Visit the Virtual Museum of Canada web site for a wealth of information developed by the museum community and Department of Canadian Heritage. Using the search engine enter the word "career". A list of links to curriculum will be displayed for you to select from in the Teacher Centre area.
  • www.schoolnet.com
    Welcome to SchoolNet, one of the best educational web sites with over 7,000 Learning Resources, @SchoolNet Today a daily information news services on the world of e-learning, interactive features such as our polls of the month and much more!
  • http://www.2learn.ca/
    This web site has a vision that reads "our vision at 2Learn.ca is to provide high quality curricular resources, tools, and support for curricular applications and integration the Information and Communication Technology Outcomes into specific subject curricula for grades 1-12". Educators are provides with teacher guides, lesson plans and ideas on how to integrate the competencies our students need to be qualified for school and their futures. It is recommended to take the virtual tour offered on the homepage in order to appreciate the many features of this site.
  • www.fsg.ulaval.ca/opus
    Visit the Outils Pédagogiques Utiles en Sciences web site. On this web site you will find curriculum for sciences physiques 416-430 and physique 534 with career orientation as an integral component.
  • http://www.careerbookstore.ca/
    Career Bookstor is a site "devoted to those who are seeking the most popular career resources available today".  There is a youth section.
  • http://khake.com/page94.html
    This is a link to the Vocational Information Centre which contains a list of links to Career Activities and Vocational Lessons Plans. Give yourself time when searching through this web site. Some of the links are to lesson plans developed by teachers while others are available through publishers. Also, you must access the link before you determine whether it is suitable for an elementary, secondary or adult sector. It is worth the effort.
  • http://www.jobsetc.ca/
    This is a Government of Canada web site that offers information on jobs, training and careers. Under two of the main sections, Training/Learning and Career Exploration, click on the headings Resources for Teachers and Practitioners and Resources for Teachers and Professionals.
  • http://www.nasa.gov
    Visit the NASA Space Link, an aeronautic and space resource library, to find exciting on-line activities, curriculum support materials, career information resources and more. Your class can even be part of NASA activities by joining a virtual NASA team here on earth - Earth Crew. It is suitable for all ages.
  • www.spaceday.com
    Space Day web site is "an award-winning educational initiative that brings people of all ages together to advance science, math and technology education and to realize the vision of our space pioneers". Explore the website for classroom activities and tools, links, information on Design Challenges and Student Signatures in Space programs, and much more.
  • www.space.gc.ca
    Canada Space Agency web site has curriculum that can be obtained by clicking on Youth/Educator on the homepage.
  • www.hc-sc.gc.ca
    Health Canada is the federal department "responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health". On the homepage search the index for Educator's Page to access teaching resources and kits to promote good health practices.
  • www.biosphere.ec.gc.ca
    Environment Canada's mandate is to "preserve and enhance the quality of the natural environment ...". Visit the homepage for educational resource guides.
  • http://scientistsinschool.ca/
    Scientists in School "is an incorporated, not-for-profit organization and registered charity that brings science to life for elementary classrooms through fun and exciting, "hands-on", natural and applied science and technology programs" developed in Ontario. Visit the Just for Kids, For Teachers and Educational Links sections.
  • www.generation-e.ca
    Generation-E was developed by a consortium of partners led by the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada with funding from Human Resources Development Canada. This web site focuses on secondary students and includes an interactive exploration of engineering, a classroom kit (curriculum), and a guidance kit (steps to launching a career in engineering).
  • www.youth.gc.ca
    This Government of Canada YouthPath web site can be used for teachers looking for resources to use to create their own classroom curriculum. On the sidebar under the heading "I am" click on Service Provider or A Youth and explore for resources that can suit your needs.
  • www.camc.ca
    The Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council offers to partner with secondary schools to provide students with an academic orientation and work-based experience in aviation maintenance and technology. To learn more about this opportunity visit the English homepage, scroll down to the CAMC Projects section on the sidebar and click on "The Youth Internship Program (YIP)" that appears.
  • webmaster@space.gc.ca
    (450) 926-4351
    Curriculum resources, written curriculum and support to create new curriculum is available to interested teachers. Contact them directly and discuss how their services can support your classroom initiatives. They are waiting to hear from you.
  • www.statcan.ca/english/edu
    Statistics Canada web site has resources that include The Learning Resources Web site (offering free Canadian information and teaching tools), E-STAT (interactive research tool), a network of regional education representatives (who offer professional development workshops and individual teacher support) and more. Click on Learning Resources on the homepage. Statistics Canada will work with schools on special projects (grassroots and other) and supports students and teachers across Canada. The Quebec Regional Coordinator is Yves Saint-Pierre, yves.saint-pierre@statcan.ca, (514) 496-8429.
  • http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml
    Human Resources and Skills Development Canada has many resources and tools to enrich your classroom. Click on Career Planning under the main heading of INDIVIDUALS. This will open to a page that contains a list of other sections within this site such as Employment Prospects, Essential Skills, Labour Market Trends, etc. The section Career Awareness brings you to a list of products available to order (HRSDC resources are available at no cost) for use in your classroom. Be prepared to spend time on this site as many useful resources are available.
  • www.conferenceboard.ca
    The Conference Board of Canada has resources that support the initiatives of teachers within the classroom. On the homepage on the left sidebar under the heading Knowledge Areas, click on Education and Learning. Publications and resources such as Employability Skills Profile and Innovative Skills Profile are available to download, print and use in your classroom.
  • www.practicalmoneyskills.ca
    These classroom materials which include a teacher's guide and student materials are available at no cost from a major bank. Students learn first hand about practical money skills under these four main headings: Decisions & Goals, Loans & Expenses, Banking & Credit, and Consumer Knowledge. These materials are targeted for teenagers, young adults and adults.
  • http://www.bizworld.org/
    These classroom materials engage students with hands-on activities and link curriculum to real world application while learning about entrepreneurship and money management. The authors of this site describe the competencies students master and the subject areas covered in the curriculum taught. These materials are for students in grade 3 through grade 8.
  • http://www.moneyandyouth.cfee.org/en/welcome.html
    Money and Youth Web site is designed for teachers, parents, and youth. Download the document Access Money and Youth and the accompanying teacher's guide on money and financial matters.  Parents have access to their own guide.  It offers tips for parents, activties and links to others sites.
  •   http://www.septembre.com/
    Les Éditions Septembre     has commercially produced classroom materials developed to support the Guidance- Oriented Approach to Learning (approche orientante). These materials are available only in French for elementary and secondary levels.

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