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.
May 2025

Partners, Activities, and Projects to Support FSL in Community Schools

Discover programs and resources that bring French language learning to life! Join us for an inspiring session that showcases creative, interactive, and culturally rich ways to support French Second Language learners. From culinary adventures to storytelling and cultural exchanges, this session highlights a variety of engaging programs that promote authentic language use and meaningful connections. […]
20 May
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
June 2025

PLC: Empowering Student Voice in CLC Schools

How are students meaningfully shaping their learning, school culture, and community? In this 90-minute PLC, we’ll explore how fostering student voice in community schools can strengthen engagement, promote well-being, and build a sense of belonging. Whether you’re just starting the conversation or looking to deepen your practice, this session will support you in making student […]
04 Jun
9:30 am - 11:00 am

PLC: Community Service Learning (CSL) Projects in CLC Schools

We’ll explore how Community Service Learning (CSL) Projects strengthens student engagement, promotes well-being, and builds stronger school-community connections. Through hands-on community initiatives that address local needs, students develop essential skills and a deeper sense of responsibility. Whether you’re new to CSL or looking to deepen your practice, this session will provide practical strategies and examples […]
10 Jun
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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May 2025

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Opening Plenary – CLC Online Conference
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Join us for the opening session where you will hear from LEARN’s new CEO (Christine Truesdale) and the Director of the Provincial Resource Team (Debbie Horrocks) , ...
CLC Year in Review for CDAs
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Reflect, Improve, and Plan Ahead: As the year comes to a close, this session will review the online journal—what worked well and what can be improved. We’ll explore reflection tools to assess past goals and use these insights to shape the CLC Action Plan for 2025/26, setting the stage for a more effective and impactful , ...
Tools for CDA Reflection
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
In this interactive session, CDAs will explore key reflection tools to support their work and professional growth throughout the year. This workshop will also focus on how to integrate these tools on a regular and recurring basis, helping CDAs track progress, adjust plans, and stay aligned with their goals. , ...
Exploring the CLC Self-Assessment Rubric
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This session will introduce the CLC Self-Assessment Rubric as a practical tool for evaluating and strengthening your CLC’s development. Through an interactive presentation and guided reflection, participants will explore key domains such as partnerships, community engagement, governance, and alignment with school succe , ...
PRINCIPAL SESSION | Reviewing and Evaluating your CDA and CLC School
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Temp description: Join fellow CLC principals for a reflective session focused on reviewing the work of your CDA and the development of your CLC. Together, we’ll explore ways to assess progress, align efforts, and support the ongoing growth of your community school approach. , ...
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Assessing Needs – A Practical Training on Needs Assessment
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Understanding community and school needs is essential for effective planning and impactful programming. In this interactive session, participants will explore the Needs Assessment Toolkit and learn a step-by-step approach to identifying gaps, prioritizing needs, and engaging stakeholders. Through hands-on activities, w , ...
Making Meaning Together: Using Community Data in CLC Work – with CHSSN
10:30 am - 11:30 am
CHSSN collects rich health and well-being data across Quebec’s English-speaking communities, including localized insights for each region. This session will show CDAs how to work with CHSSN NPIs to interpret and apply that data in ways that support student success and community wellbeing. By understanding how health an , ...
How to Draft Outcomes and Indicators for the CLC Action Plan
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
In this practical session, participants will learn how to write clear and meaningful outcomes and indicators for their CLC Action Plan using the CLC Outcomes and Indicators Toolkit. We’ll explore how to identify preconditions and how to measure success with useful indicators. The session includes real examples, guided , ...
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Data Tells the Story – Understanding and Using the Data from the OurSchool Survey
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Join The Learning Bar (TLB) as we highlight the power of your OurSCHOOL data. Learn best practices you can use after the session to assist your team in building a solid foundation for data-driven decision-making. This foundation enables your team to create a thriving school community where everyone is working towards a , ...
Presentation | Creating SMART goals in the CLC Action Plan
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Setting clear and actionable goals is key to a successful CLC Action Plan. This session will guide participants in creating SMART goals to drive meaningful progress. We will also explore various AI tools and how they can support the goal-setting process, making it more efficient and impactful. Join us to refine your ap , ...
Workshop | Refining Goals and Outcomes in the CLC Action Plan
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Workshop your CLC Action’s areas of focus and refine your year’s objectives using the SMART goal method.  , ...
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Roots & Shoots Community Mapping and Stepping into Nature-Based Learning
9:00 am - 11:30 am
How are students meaningfully shaping their learning, school culture, and community? In this 90-minute PLC, we’ll explore how fostering student voice in community schools can strengthen engagement, promote well-being, and build a sense of belonging. Whether you’re just starting the conversation or looking to deep , ...
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AI and Education
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
How is artificial intelligence shaping the present and future of education? This webinar will explore pedagogical considerations, questions of safety, the ethical implications and legal boundaries as well as legal obligations for AI in education. , ...
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Partners, Activities, and Projects to Support FSL in Community Schools
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Discover programs and resources that bring French language learning to life! Join us for an inspiring session that showcases creative, interactive, and culturally rich ways to support French Second Language learners. From culinary adventures to storytelling and cultural exchanges, this session highlights a variety of e , ...
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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

May 2025

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Opening Plenary – CLC Online Conference
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Join us for the opening session where you will hear from LEARN’s new CEO (Christine Truesdale) and the Director of the Provincial Resource Team (Debbie Horrocks) , ...
CLC Year in Review for CDAs
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Reflect, Improve, and Plan Ahead: As the year comes to a close, this session will review the online journal—what worked well and what can be improved. We’ll explore reflection tools to assess past goals and use these insights to shape the CLC Action Plan for 2025/26, setting the stage for a more effective and impactful , ...
Tools for CDA Reflection
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
In this interactive session, CDAs will explore key reflection tools to support their work and professional growth throughout the year. This workshop will also focus on how to integrate these tools on a regular and recurring basis, helping CDAs track progress, adjust plans, and stay aligned with their goals. , ...
Exploring the CLC Self-Assessment Rubric
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This session will introduce the CLC Self-Assessment Rubric as a practical tool for evaluating and strengthening your CLC’s development. Through an interactive presentation and guided reflection, participants will explore key domains such as partnerships, community engagement, governance, and alignment with school succe , ...
PRINCIPAL SESSION | Reviewing and Evaluating your CDA and CLC School
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Temp description: Join fellow CLC principals for a reflective session focused on reviewing the work of your CDA and the development of your CLC. Together, we’ll explore ways to assess progress, align efforts, and support the ongoing growth of your community school approach. , ...
30
Assessing Needs – A Practical Training on Needs Assessment
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Understanding community and school needs is essential for effective planning and impactful programming. In this interactive session, participants will explore the Needs Assessment Toolkit and learn a step-by-step approach to identifying gaps, prioritizing needs, and engaging stakeholders. Through hands-on activities, w , ...
Making Meaning Together: Using Community Data in CLC Work – with CHSSN
10:30 am - 11:30 am
CHSSN collects rich health and well-being data across Quebec’s English-speaking communities, including localized insights for each region. This session will show CDAs how to work with CHSSN NPIs to interpret and apply that data in ways that support student success and community wellbeing. By understanding how health an , ...
How to Draft Outcomes and Indicators for the CLC Action Plan
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
In this practical session, participants will learn how to write clear and meaningful outcomes and indicators for their CLC Action Plan using the CLC Outcomes and Indicators Toolkit. We’ll explore how to identify preconditions and how to measure success with useful indicators. The session includes real examples, guided , ...
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Data Tells the Story – Understanding and Using the Data from the OurSchool Survey
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Join The Learning Bar (TLB) as we highlight the power of your OurSCHOOL data. Learn best practices you can use after the session to assist your team in building a solid foundation for data-driven decision-making. This foundation enables your team to create a thriving school community where everyone is working towards a , ...
Presentation | Creating SMART goals in the CLC Action Plan
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Setting clear and actionable goals is key to a successful CLC Action Plan. This session will guide participants in creating SMART goals to drive meaningful progress. We will also explore various AI tools and how they can support the goal-setting process, making it more efficient and impactful. Join us to refine your ap , ...
Workshop | Refining Goals and Outcomes in the CLC Action Plan
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Workshop your CLC Action’s areas of focus and refine your year’s objectives using the SMART goal method.  , ...
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Roots & Shoots Community Mapping and Stepping into Nature-Based Learning
9:00 am - 11:30 am
How are students meaningfully shaping their learning, school culture, and community? In this 90-minute PLC, we’ll explore how fostering student voice in community schools can strengthen engagement, promote well-being, and build a sense of belonging. Whether you’re just starting the conversation or looking to deep , ...
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14
AI and Education
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
How is artificial intelligence shaping the present and future of education? This webinar will explore pedagogical considerations, questions of safety, the ethical implications and legal boundaries as well as legal obligations for AI in education. , ...
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Partners, Activities, and Projects to Support FSL in Community Schools
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Discover programs and resources that bring French language learning to life! Join us for an inspiring session that showcases creative, interactive, and culturally rich ways to support French Second Language learners. From culinary adventures to storytelling and cultural exchanges, this session highlights a variety of e , ...
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