Professional Development

Professional Development Opportunities with the Provincial Resource Team (PRT)

The Provincial Resource Team (PRT) is dedicated to supporting the English-speaking community schools (CLCs) across Quebec by offering tailored Professional Development (PD) opportunities. These sessions are designed to address the evolving needs of community school practitioners, ensuring they are equipped with the latest best practices, skills, and strategies to effectively serve their communities.Our list of PD opportunities is continuously updated throughout the year, so we encourage you to visit often and take advantage of these valuable resources.Invest in your professional growth—because staying informed and skilled is key to making a difference in our community schools.
February 2025

Prep for CEGEP Life

Are you getting ready to move from high school to CEGEP next year? We invite you to join our LEARN webinar to uncover what life at CEGEP is really like! Don’t let the big changes catch you off guard—get ready to take on your new adventure with confidence. Learn practical tips and discover resources to […]
12 Feb
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

How Can Schools Respond and Support Anxious Students?

ALL school staff are invited to attend this session. This webinar will focus on best-practices in addressing anxiety in students in schools. Zmira King and Janna Gillis, from Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (CEMH) , will provide a quick overview of anxiety and then explore evidence-based approaches to responding to anxious students. As a […]
17 Feb
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Step 4: Assessing Where We Are, Planning for Where We Want to Be as a Familycentric School

Exploring a Family, School, and Community Partnerships Framework Self-Assessment Rubric (Canadianized version), developed by Dr. Darcy Hutchings, Colorado State Ministry of Education, that enables an individual or school team to assess where you are currently at in relation to family engagement. The rubric includes four areas: Create an Inclusive School Environment Build Trusting Relationships Co-Construct […]
20 Feb
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
March 2025
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February 2025

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Supporting families of students with special needs in their first school transition (CoE ASD)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Objective: The transition to Kindergarten can be very anxiety-provoking for students and their families. This workshop will examine the protocol in place at the Lester B. Pearson School Board to prepare parents and students for school entry and hopefully, lessen levels of stress. An emphasis on practical tools and the , ...
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Using Declarative Language to Support a Child’s Growth
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This presentation will introduce parents to “declarative language”—an approach to speaking that encourages teamwork, reduces pressure, and promotes independence by helping children think for themselves. Based on The Declarative Language Handbook by Linda Murphy, we’ll cover simple ways to replace commands and , ...
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Prep for CEGEP Life
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Are you getting ready to move from high school to CEGEP next year? We invite you to join our LEARN webinar to uncover what life at CEGEP is really like! Don’t let the big changes catch you off guard—get ready to take on your new adventure with confidence. Learn practical tips and discover resources to help you balance , ...
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How Can Schools Respond and Support Anxious Students?
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
ALL school staff are invited to attend this session. This webinar will focus on best-practices in addressing anxiety in students in schools. Zmira King and Janna Gillis, from Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (CEMH) , will provide a quick overview of anxiety and then explore evidence-based approaches to responding , ...
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Step 4: Assessing Where We Are, Planning for Where We Want to Be as a Familycentric School
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Exploring a Family, School, and Community Partnerships Framework Self-Assessment Rubric (Canadianized version), developed by Dr. Darcy Hutchings, Colorado State Ministry of Education, that enables an individual or school team to assess where you are currently at in relation to family engagement. The rubric includes fo , ...
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PD Session Replays 2023-24

Watch these PD sessions from the current year—registration required. These links will direct you to the Zoom website where you will need to register in order to view the session.

PD Session Replay Archives

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What a Community School Approach Brings to Quebec’s English School SectorConnections, Connections, Connections
Audience: All

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Young Carers in the Classroom

Sensitizing staff to the challenges young carers face and discussing ways that they can be supported at school.

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Preparing for Next School Year: Program Evaluation & Planning, Part 1

This is the first of a two-part session about evaluation and planning for the 2020-2021 school year. Learn more about what you can do in advance (and how) to support the planning process (e.g., conduct a mini-evaluation of CLC activities, consult with key people and documents, take a look at service delivery indicators in your OMR etc.).

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Webinar Wednesdays is a series presented by LEARN’s Provincial Resource Team (PRT) featuring national, provincial and local partners in an effort to bring resources and services to schools across Quebec serving the English-speaking population, originally presented to Community Schools in support to the Community Learning Centres (CLC) initiative. To find out more, visit learnquebec.ca/clc.

CLC 2024 CONFERENCE:
Go Further, Together

The CLC 2024 Go Further, Together Conference, held in Orford on April 23 & 24, was a resounding success, bringing together educators and community partners for a dynamic two days of learning. The focus on collaboration was evident, from the inspirational keynotes to a variety of workshops which offered practical tools and resources aimed at strengthening support for students and families in the English community school network (CLC). Prioritizing networking time facilitated the exchange of ideas and best practices, ensuring a truly enriching experience for all participants. Feeling energized and equipped with fresh ideas, CLC school teams are ready to continue their vital work of fostering student success and building vibrant communities

February 2025

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Supporting families of students with special needs in their first school transition (CoE ASD)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Objective: The transition to Kindergarten can be very anxiety-provoking for students and their families. This workshop will examine the protocol in place at the Lester B. Pearson School Board to prepare parents and students for school entry and hopefully, lessen levels of stress. An emphasis on practical tools and the , ...
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Using Declarative Language to Support a Child’s Growth
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This presentation will introduce parents to “declarative language”—an approach to speaking that encourages teamwork, reduces pressure, and promotes independence by helping children think for themselves. Based on The Declarative Language Handbook by Linda Murphy, we’ll cover simple ways to replace commands and , ...
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Prep for CEGEP Life
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Are you getting ready to move from high school to CEGEP next year? We invite you to join our LEARN webinar to uncover what life at CEGEP is really like! Don’t let the big changes catch you off guard—get ready to take on your new adventure with confidence. Learn practical tips and discover resources to help you balance , ...
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How Can Schools Respond and Support Anxious Students?
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
ALL school staff are invited to attend this session. This webinar will focus on best-practices in addressing anxiety in students in schools. Zmira King and Janna Gillis, from Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (CEMH) , will provide a quick overview of anxiety and then explore evidence-based approaches to responding , ...
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Step 4: Assessing Where We Are, Planning for Where We Want to Be as a Familycentric School
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Exploring a Family, School, and Community Partnerships Framework Self-Assessment Rubric (Canadianized version), developed by Dr. Darcy Hutchings, Colorado State Ministry of Education, that enables an individual or school team to assess where you are currently at in relation to family engagement. The rubric includes fo , ...
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