We presented the students with three twenty minute sessions providing a description of our division (location, size, programs), an indication of staffing needs for the 2013-2014 school year, and advice regarding interviews, portfolios, documentation required, and processes used for hiring teachers.
Students shared with us Concordia's "Bridges Bursary Program" - a bursary program offered by CUCA to new graduates of the Bachelor of Education (After Degree) program to fund volunteer time in the classroom following completion of their studies (May & June). The focus is to provide enriched experiences for new graduates as they transition from university to the teaching profession; the deadline for students to apply for approval is the first Thursday in April. If you are interested in having a Concordia grad volunteer in your school this May and June, please contact the Dean of Education, Dr. Maureen Stratton, Bridges Coordinator at maureen.stratton@concordia.ab.ca
