QPAT-APEQ Podcast

A conversation with Stephan Éthier, President of the Laurier Teacher's Union Une conversation avec le président du Syndicat des enseignants de Laurier, Stéphan Éthier

atelier avec Emilie Plank congrès annuel de l'APEQ vendredi le 13 octobre 13:45 - 15:00

Pre-Convention Workshop October 12, 2023 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Thrusday Pre-Convention Workshop (9:00 - 15:00): PROACTIVE INTERVENTIONS - Navigating Challenging Situations in the Classroom Friday Convention Workshop: THE DRAMATIC CLASSROOM (9:00 - 10:15): Using drama to enhance a curriculum  

A conversation between CTF-FCE President Heidi Yetman and esteemed guest Jan Langelier.  

Featuring teacher and author Kevin Secours in conversation with early-career teachers MTA member Elizabeth Destounis and WQTA member Brennan McCambley.

“According to the employer, these proposals will retain and attract teachers. It is disturbing to me that the employer thinks that by removing student codes, removing class averages, forcing professional development on teachers, and promoting online teaching for any reason it deems suitable, will attract and retain teachers. There is nothing in this proposal that will improve class composition or the workload. It goes to show that the government does not value the teaching profession. “ - Heidi Yetman, QPAT President     “Selon l'employeur, ces propositions misent sur l'attraction et la rétention du personnel enseignant. Je suis troublée par le fait que l'employeur pense qu'il valorise la profession en retirant les codes aux élèves, en supprimant les moyennes des classes, en imposant le développement professionnel aux enseignants et en promouvant l'enseignement en ligne pour toute raison qu'il juge appropriée. Rien dans cette proposition n'améliorera la composition des classes ou la tâche. Cela démontre que le gouvernement n'accorde aucune importance à la profession d'enseignant.” - Heidi Yetman, présidente de l'APEQ.  

It's time to get things moving! We would like you to mobilize this Friday, March 31st, in front of your schools and centres to let the public know that our agreement has expired and that we are ready for true negotiations at the table. Wear your yellow negotiating buff to show that we're in this together! - QPAT President Heidi Yetman Il est temps de faire bouger les choses ! Nous aimerions que vous vous mobilisez ce vendredi 31 mars devant vos écoles et vos centres pour faire savoir au public que notre convention a expiré et que nous sommes prêts pour de vraies négociations. Portez votre bandeau de négociation jaune pour montrer que nous sommes unis ! - Heidi Yetman, présidente de l'APEQ

Teaching About Genocide Heidi Berger, founder of the Foundation for Genocide Education, introduces Sivane Hirsch and Sabrina Moisan, the authors of the new Teacher's Guide: Teaching About Genocide https://youtu.be/o4cgCGqPW7c

CTF-FCE discusses Project Overseas

Starling Minds, Pension sessions, Union deposit, and more!

Here are the workshops that are being offered at the QPAT Preconvention on Thursday October 13.  These workshops take place from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  

What happened this school year and what is in store for negotiations in 2022-2023.

APRIL 22 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM   The QPAT Anti-Racism Discussion Group in partnership with Cobblestone Collective, invite you and your class to join us for Earth Day: Stories to Celebrate Mother Earth on April 22, 2022, at 10:00 am where we will spend the hour hearing stories from our honoured guest, Otsitsaken:ra‎ (Charles Patton), a respected elder from the Bear Clan. As we listen to his teachings, throughout this 60-minute lesson, we'll have the opportunity to reflect on our connections to Mother Earth and explore the imagery that his stories will bring. https://cobblestonecollective.ca/.../earth-day-stories2022/

Presented to the Concordia Art Education Student Teaching Seminar

Teacher Reagan Niedan (Evergreen School) and students Alex and Merhye, talk about their 1, 000, 000 Pull Tabs Project.   Pull tabs may be mailed to: 1, 000, 000 Pull Tabs Project: Evergreen Elementary School, 2625 rue du Bordelais, St-Lazare, QC, J7T 2Z9

“QPAT will be sending you a very short survey sometime next week to take a snapshot of the current conditions in our schools.” - QPAT President Heidi Yetman “L'APEQ vous fera parvenir un très court sondage au cours de la semaine prochaine afin de brosser un portrait des conditions actuelles dans nos écoles.” - Heidi Yetman, présidente de l'APEQ

Jennifer Borenstein (PTU) and Jody Wilson (MTA) share their latest teaching ideas

Gillian O'Rourke, President of the Eastern Shores Teachers' Association

A conversation between QPAT and local union President Keith Rowsell (Lower North Shore English Teachers' Association) 

Rosemère High School Jr Cafe

Mike Di Raddo speaks with Tara Achkar of Starling about their Thoughtful Tuesdays. Thoughtful Tuesdays When: First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM _______ Moment du mardi- Une initiative pour pratiquer la pleine conscience Quand: Chaque premier mardi du mois Période: À partir du 5 octobre 2021 | 17 h 00  

“Celebrating Teachers – we see you, value you, and applaud you” « Honneur aux enseignant·es! On vous apprécie et on vous dit merci! » - CTF-FCE

QPAT, in collaboration with Elaheh Bos of Plant Love Grow, will be presenting an all-day pre-convention workshop on Thursday October 14. This workshop is designed for new teachers, however it is open to all as the topic is pertinent no matter what stage a teacher is at in their career. Description: Practical tools and strategies to use when faced with difficult situations. Explore QPAT's new guide: Suggestions and Guidelines How To Intervene in Difficult Situations. Participants will also partake in a Meet and Greet with union leaders. Enjoy a fun day of learning exercises and hands-on activities. This workshop will be presented in English. 9:30-11:00 - Presentation 11:00 - Break 11:15 Meet & Greet with union leaders 12:00 Lunch 1:00 - Case Studies and Discussion 3:00 Wrap Up Although there is no fee for this workshop, teachers must apply to their local PIC to receive funding to cover the substitution costs for this day. Registration link: https://cobblestonecollective.ca/workshop/qpat-pre-convention-workshops/

QPAT President Heidi Yetman answers a few questions in this first episode of the new "Who is your President?" series.  

Intersectorial Agreement in Principle Salary - April 1 2020: 2% (retroactive) - April 1 2021: 2% (retroactive) - April 1 2022: 2% 2 premiums: $600 each Committees on Parental Rights and Pension to prepare for 2023 Some gains in regional disparities  

QPAT President Heidi Yetman gives an overview of the current health and safety guidelines at the start of this school year.

COVID-19 has created an unprecedented amount of uncertainty and challenges in the teaching profession. With unclear procedures and the threat of infection, while still maintaining education standards, it's hard to have the energy to care for someone important: yourself.  We want to help by creating a mental fitness challenge for teachers. Join our 6-week interactive Mental Fitness challenge with our Chief Science Officer, Dr. Andrew Miki. It's free for all QPAT members.  The Mental Fitness Challenge includes:  - Introduction to Starling Minds Mental Fitness program - 1 weekly live session with Dr. Andrew Miki that includes a Q&A period  - Two 10-minute weekly homework exercises to put learning into action - A detailed plan of how to build good mental therapy habits and best practices - Private Community forum to interact with your peers and learn collectively https://info.starlingminds.com/6-week-mental-fitness-challenge-series-with-teachers-1 ________________________ La COVID-19 a créé un degré d’incertitude et des défis sans précédent dans le monde de l’enseignement. Face à des directives imprécises, à une menace d’infection et une exigence de maintenir des standards élevés, l’énergie manque souvent pour prendre soin d’une personne très importante : vous-même.  Nous voulons vous aider. C’est pourquoi nous avons créé un défi de la forme mentale pour les enseignants et enseignantes. Inscrivez-vous au défi interactif de la forme mentale sur 6 semaines avec notre conseiller scientifique principal, Dr Andrew Miki. Cette initiative est gratuite pour tous les membres de l’APEQ.  Le Défi de la forme mentale comprend :  - Une présentation du programme de forme mentale Starling Minds - Une séance hebdomadaire avec le Dr Andrew Miki incluant une période de questions  - Deux exercices hebdomadaires de 10 minutes pour mettre en pratique les connaissances acquises - Un plan détaillé sur la façon d’acquérir de bonnes habitudes et des pratiques exemplaires en thérapie mentale - Un forum communautaire confidentiel pour interagir avec vos pairs et grandir collectivement *Veuillez noter que le défi de la forme mentale se déroulera en anglais et les  sessions anglaises seront enregistrées et sous-titrées en français. https://info.starlingminds.com/d%C3%A9fis-forme-mentale-de-6-semaines-0  

Rosemary Sadlier: Social justice advocate, researcher, writer, and speaker on Black History is back to continue the on-going dialogue on anti-racism education.  

QPAT’s message to the government and the media is that if schools and centres have to close, then emergency online learning should be implemented. - Heidi Yetman, QPAT President   Le message de l’APEQ au gouvernement et aux médias est que si les écoles et les centres doivent fermer, alors l’apprentissage en ligne d’urgence devrait être mis en œuvre. - Heidi Yetman, présidente de l’APEQ  

This is the audio version of the presentation given at the QPAT Convention 2020.  Now that the school year is rolling, you want to keep your students engaged in their learning. Join this webinar where we will look at some fun, engaging, and powerful ways students can demonstrate their understanding whether they are face-to-face in your classrooms, or working remotely from home. Whether you are working in a Microsoft or a Google environment, our team will provide a variety of practical ideas and templates that you can implement as early as Monday morning!  

The trick to a healthier mind is learning how stress and anxiety works and how to take control of our mental health. This workshop will walk through how stress and anxiety impacts our mind and bodies and how we can control this natural reaction. To register or access your account: https://app.starlingminds.com/registration/QPAT

In this session, I want to be able to share some ways in which we can take the experiences that have come from our isolation, introspection, and our opportunities to become a bit more informed, and from that, work towards a future where we are better prepared. The isolation was created due to the global pandemic and our need to protect our own health and the health of our families and community through keeping our social distance and becoming adept with the use of personal protective equipment. Then another shock. The killing of George Floyd, the global protests and demands for justice that have not been seen before. Many of us could never have imagined such a time. Our kids also have been part of this period. Your students may have many questions, you may have many questions. What are some of the approaches you might want to consider in your classrooms and in your teaching practice related to the 'racial pandemic'? What does it mean if you have little diversity where you live or teach? This presentation will discuss some practical considerations regarding diversity, inclusion and equity using a Black History frame of reference.

Elaheh Bos of Plant, Love, Grow shares her emotional health recommendations and resources for teachers and students.  

In supporting diversity, where do we begin in order to move forward together?

A Message from QPAT President Heidi Yetman: April 23, 2020 Un message de la présidente de l’APEQ, Heidi Yetman : 23 avril 2020

A message from QPAT President Heidi Yetman - April 9, 2020 Un message de la présidente de l’APEQ, Heidi Yetman (9 avril 2020)

This episode is part 2 of our Parental Rights series, looking at PATERNITY and ADOPTION rights and benefits for teachers working in the English public sector of the province of Quebec.    Cet épisode fait partie de la deuxième section de notre série sur les droits parentaux, qui traite des droits de paternité et d’adoption des enseignantes et enseignants qui travaillent dans le secteur public anglophone de la province de Québec