February 2024 Student Services Newsletter

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YEAR TWO  Bachelor of Education students ~ Transition to the Profession Day (SAVE THE DATE)
Please hold the date (Tuesday February 20th, 2024, 9:00am-12:15pm) to engage with the Federations, QECO, and a New Hire Panel Discussion. This is an in-person event and the full schedule will be posted on ECLASS announcements, when available.
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Faculty of Education, Undergraduate Student Services closed Wednesday February 21, 2024 (Rm 128 Winters College/416-736-5001/osp@edu.yorku.ca)

The Advising team will be attending an on campus conference on Wednesday, February 21st. We will resume normal office hours on Thursday, February 22nd.

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WORD, SOUND, POWER: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression

The Jean Augustine Chair in Education community and Diaspora presents WORD SOUND POWER an annual celebration of Black Artistic expression.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate celebration of Black artistry, where words, sounds, and power collide in a night to remember!

Come join us for an unforgettable evening at the Tributes Communities Recital Hall as we celebrate the rich, and diverse world of Black artistic expression. This annual event promises to be a vibrant showcase of talent, creativity, and cultural pride.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM (EST), and join us for an evening that will ignite your senses and uplift your spirits. The Tributes Communities Recital Hall provides the perfect setting for this cultural extravaganza, with its intimate and welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you are a lover of art, a supporter of diversity, or simply looking for a memorable night out, you don't want to miss this. Save the date!

Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Reserve your free tickets here
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TMU BEd PJ and Waaban Indigenous BEd students - semester four courses

Students enrolled in the TMU BEd and Waaban Indigenous BEd teaching cert will be receiving information for the semester four courses (May through to July). Jane Larsson, Education Advisor will be sending an email mid-February with the course schedule/enrolment plans.

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BEd students moving into year 2 for FW 2024-25

Over the next few months, the Student Services Advising team will be sending out information regarding year 2.

March – April:  Practicum Information Management System (PIMs) ALL BEd students moving into year 2 will submit their Practicum Placement Location/Zone Choice for the 2024-25 academic year. Students will log on to the Practicum Information Management System (PIMs) to select school geographical zone preferences and School Board choice of either Public or Catholic. The online form will be available from early March through to mid-April.  The exact dates/times will be shared in the March newsletter.

Mid-May:  Advising packages for BEd students yr.  2 (Semester 3 ad 4) 2024-25
The Students Services team will be working on the Yr. 2 Advising/Enrollment packages for FW 2024.   Once the packages are complete (we hope by mid-May) they will be sent by email to all students moving into year 2 for September.  Included in the package will be the course schedule, Monday - Friday class schedule, F/W ED elective choices, ED 2 Practicum meetings, reminder to reapply for Police Record Check/VSS and any important dates for FW 2024 academic year.  We will also plan two virtual information sessions in late May to go over the advising packages and answer questions.

Mid-June: Remind students to enroll in EDPR 3000, EDPR 4000 and remaining ED/EDUC electives needed for the teaching certification.  Earliest the enrolment window dates will be is mid-June.

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Las Nubes Study Abroad Program  - The Faculty of Education is offering the following "Educating for a Sustainable Future" Summer 2024 (July 15 - 24)

• EDST 3700 (BA Educational Studies students)
• EDUC 3700 (BEd students)
• EDUC 5445 (MEd students)

Taught by Professor Steven Alsop

Deadline to enroll: March 1, 2024
Deadline to apply for funding: February 10, 2024
For more information: https://lasnubes.euc.yorku.ca/education/programs
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Planning summer 2024 course for BA and BEd students (tentative course offerings) 
All BA Educational Studies students continuing to FW 2024-25 will been given a summer enrollment window to enroll in courses. Year 1 BEd students interested in an ED/EDUC elective in summer (not required) will have a summer enrolment window.  Please check your student record to see the first date for summer enrolment.

BA EDST courses
Course offering in C1 -  May 6 to June 17 (classes offered twice a week)
ED EDST 2450 Cr=3.00 Multilingualism and multiculturalism
ED EDST 2700 Cr = 3.00 Non-Western Perspectives
ED EDST 3720 Cr=3.00 Critical Thinking
ED EDST 3800 Cr=3.00 Research Methods in Educational Studies

BA EDST students SU 2024 C4 offering
Students interested in the C4: Cross Campus Capstone Classroom must apply for the C4 Summer session.. This summer offering of C4 (C4 Sprint 3.00 credits) will count towards the BA 39.00 credits at the 3000/4000 level within or outside of the major EDST.    More information is available at https://www.yorku.ca/c4/apply-for-c4/summer-2024/

Bachelor of Education 
EDUC elective courses (optional)  (classes offered twice a week)
Course offerings in C1 - May 6 - June 17
ED EDUC 2594 Cr=3.00 Hands on Mathematics (meets math elective)
ED EDUC 3600 Cr=3.00 Literacy and Culture (PJ and JI) (meets literacy elective)
ED EDUC 3700 Cr=3.00 Educating for a Sustainable Future (open elective)
ED EDUC 3750 Cr=3.00 Classroom Assessment (open elective)
ED/EDUC 3760 Cr=3.00 Early and Family Literacy (meets literacy elective)
ED/EDUC 3770 Cr=3.00 Teaching and Learning with Digital Technology (open elective)

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BA EDST Program requirements
Students pursuing the BA Educational Studies program should look at the  Degree Progress Report, to keep track of courses completed and what may still be required.  For the degree Academic regulations and requirements visit Academic Calendars at https://calendars.students.yorku.ca/

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IMPORTANT Bachelor of Education (BEd) course requirements
Students needing to double check the course requirements for the BEd program should visit YU Academic Calendar's.  Courses and Practicum requirements for all the teaching panels are posted. Visit https://calendars.students.yorku.ca/2022-2023/programs/ED/education  and select Faculty Rules and then Course Requirements and Specializations.

Grade requirements for the Bachelor of Education

• Students will be ineligible to continue in the Bachelor of Education teaching certification degree / program if they receive less than a grade of C+ in any course taken for education credit.
• In the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, students complete both a community-based practicum placement and three school-based practicum placements. School placements are supervised by an Ontario Certified Teacher. Students are required to complete all practicum days successfully in order to complete their degree programs. Further details on the practicum experience can be found online.

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BA Educational Studies and Bachelor of Education (BEd)  Concurrent students ~ Apply to graduate (degree audit review):  BA students need to apply to graduate online using the convocation Website at   http://www.yorku.ca/mygrad/preparing/apply  Deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.

Please note for Concurrent BEd students you may only see the Bachelor of Education record when requesting to graduate.  These students will also need to submit a request for a degree audit of their undergraduate program.  The form to submit the request is https://registrar.yorku.ca/graduation/apply/forms . Students in the Consecutive BEd model will be automatically reviewed for degree completion.

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Thinking ahead for June 2024 graduation - BEd students  https://www.yorku.ca/convocation/  BEd students graduating in June 2024  will be applying to the Ontario College of Teachers to become a certified member. There are several steps students will need to do to ensure there are no delays nominating BEd graduates.  Full nomination to the Ontario College of Teachers by the Faculty of Education will not be submitted until late May 2024 when final grades and practicum days are completed successfully.

1. Review the OCT application information at  https://apps.oct.ca/OLR/Template.aspx?action=rege
2. Apply for OCT membership/registration: Visit: www.oct.ca select Members and then Create an Account. In order for the BEd Student Services Office to send your recommendation, we require the six-digit OCT registration number for each graduating teacher candidate.
3. Submit the six-digit Ontario College Teachers (OCT) registration number by June 1, 2024 to the Faculty of Education. The online form is available on the Faculty of Education website.
4. Apply to graduate (degree audit review):   Only Concurrent BEd students  need to apply to graduate online using the convocation Website at  http://www.yorku.ca/mygrad/preparing/apply  Deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.  Please note, Concurrent BEd students may only see their Bachelor of Education record when requesting to graduate.  These students will also need to submit a request for a degree audit of their undergraduate program.  The form to submit the request is https://registrar.yorku.ca/graduation/apply/forms . Students in the Consecutive BEd model will be automatically reviewed for degree completion.
5. Send Transcripts to OCT ~ Graduating BEd teacher candidates will need  to order all post-secondary transcripts and be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers. The Faculty of Education can not order students transcripts, its the responsibility of students.   When ordering transcripts, please indicate that you wish for your York University transcript to be sent after degree completion. Please order your transcript while completing your OCT application, using the OUAC Transcript Request available at https://www.ouac.on.ca/apply/oct/en_CA/user/login
6. Recommendation to OCT - The Faculty of Education will only send your recommendation to OCT following degree(s) completion. Transcripts ordered by the student and the recommendation sent by the Faculty of Education are required for certification.

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Updating your contact information
Please remember if you change your residential address or phone number(s) you should update this information through the Registrar's Office website. Under My Student Records select Change My Personal Information. You are also encouraged to add a contact person in case of emergency.
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Faculty of Education Office of Student Services team
The Faculty of Education, Office of Student Services staff are available on campus and online advising support . We are located in Winters College Room 128.  Office hours are Monday - Friday  9:00am to 4:00pm. Phone hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 416-736-5001