BEdBEd PROFESSIONAL YEAR PROFESSIONAL YEAR (Concurrent Program)(Concurrent Program)

PLACEMENT INFORMATIONPLACEMENT INFORMATION 20182018--20192019

THUNDER BAY CAMPUSPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES COORDINATOR:PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES COORDINATOR:

LAURIE LESLIE

PLACEMENT OFFICERPLACEMENT OFFICERKATHY MATIC

Updated March 20, 2018

Professional Year (Concurrent Program) Professional Year (Concurrent Program) 88--month Delivery Modelmonth Delivery Model

What Your Year Will Look Like What Your Year Will Look Like

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Winter Session:

9 weeks of academic classes

Winter teaching placement March 25 to April 30 – 25 days

No classes during placement and you do not return to campus after the winter session placement, unless you are attending convocation.

Fall Session:

9 weeks of academic classes

Fall teaching placement Nov 12 to Dec 14 –

25 days

No classes during placement and you do not return to campus in December after the fall session placement.

Christmas Break (University closed): December 24 –

January 2

See website for full-page pdf version: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/education-practicum

Program SpecializationProgram Specialization

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ONE practice teaching session in Primary (Grades 1-3). You may be placed in a JK or SK classroom if you have taken the Teaching Kindergarten elective (this .25 FCE is offered in the fall session only). Indicate on your placement form if you will be registering for this elective.

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ONE practice teaching session in Junior (Grades 4-6)

NOTE: All P/J teacher candidates must pass the P/J Mathematics Competency

Exam, set at the Grade 6/7 level, with a grade of 75% or better in order to graduate from the B.Ed

Program successfully.•

First Math Competency exam Saturday Sept. 8, 2018•

Second opportunity Thursday March 21, 2019•

Math resources may be found in the Education Library

https://library.lakeheadu.ca/education

and

the EQAO website:

http://www.eqao.com/

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For more information on this mandatory exam, visit: http://flash.lakeheadu.ca/~ed4050/Content_Exam/cont

ent_exam.htm

PRIMARY / JUNIOR PRIMARY / JUNIOR (JK – GRADE 6)

PROFESSIONAL YEAR (Concurrent Program) ONSITE PROFESSIONAL YEAR (Concurrent Program) ONSITE DELIVERY (All P/Js are in DELIVERY (All P/Js are in PPODsPPODs; one J/I section); one J/I section)

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Unites a group of candidates, instructors, associate teachers, and learners.

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One full day of instruction takes place on-site in a cooperating elementary school.

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Provides unique opportunities to be a literacy or numeracy coach

at a school (high marketability experience); to experience transitions/routines at host school; to lead/support extra-curricular lunch activities; to network with teachers in the board and learn from their expertise.

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Courses taught onsite are Language Arts (4012 / 4112), Literacy (4013 / 4113) and Planning, Evaluation and Classroom Management (4490), as well as Student Teaching –

the Practicum (4499).

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ONE session in Junior (Grades 4-6)•

ONE session in Intermediate (Grades 7-8)•

J/I candidates do NOT do placement in high school settings.

Note:

Math Competency Exam up to Grade 9 with a mark of 75% or higher, is required for the successful completion of the program.

For more information and some sample questions, please go to https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/educatio

n/undergraduate/resources-for-current-students/about-the-

math-competency-exam

Math resources may be found in the Education Library

https://library.lakeheadu.ca/education

and

the EQAO website:

http://www.eqao.com/

JUNIOR / INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR / INTERMEDIATE (GRADES 4-10)

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Program SpecializationProgram Specialization

INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR (GRADES 7-12)•

One secondary placement must be served in one of the teachables.

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One session may be in the other teachable or in a 7/8 classroom (teaching all subjects).

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If you prefer to be placed in a Gr. 7/8 classroom, please select

that option provided on the form (not checking this off does not ensure that you will

not have a Grade 7 or 8 placement)

Please note that your secondary placement in a high school may not be entirely in

your teachable. For example, you may be teaching two History periods along with Careers/Student Success, or Social Science. This will not affect your certification. It is also common to have two associates.

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Program SpecializationProgram Specialization

INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR (GRADES 7-12)Program SpecializationProgram Specialization

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Note: Almost all I/S candidates will be placed in Grade 7/8 – this includes teaching all or some of the 7/8 subject areas, ie: Math, Science, Language Arts, PE, Geography, etc. This may or may not include your teachables.

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It is highly recommended that you brush up on your Math over the summer.•

Math resources may be found in the Education Library https://library.lakeheadu.ca/education

and the EQAO website: http://www.eqao.com/•

also take the sample math exams: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/education/undergraduate/resource

s-for-current-students/about-the-math-competency-exam

Math Competency Certificate of Achievement for Intermediate-Senior TeacherCandidates•

Intermediate-Senior teacher candidates will complete one of their placements in a Grade 7-8 classroom where you will likely teach all subjects. Enhance your Math proficiency by taking the Junior-Intermediate (J/I) Math competency exam and

Math for Teaching J/I, Parts I and II

(EDUC 7081 and 7082). You will receive a certificate of achievement if you successfully complete both components. Math competency exam is optional for I/S candidates.

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Contact the Undergraduate office for more information.

TEACHABLE SPECIALIZATIONSTEACHABLE SPECIALIZATIONS

Native StudiesNative Studies•

Indigenous Learning majors (First Nations, Metis

and Inuit Studies as a teachable) or NTEP/Aboriginal Concurrent Education Program candidates may choose one or both of the following for placement:o

urban (Thunder Bay) o

remote/isolate: Northwestern Ontario.

Select:� I am interested in a placement with a high Aboriginal

student population in the setting(s) selected above.

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Environmental Science (OE3)Environmental Science (OE3)•

Choosing OE3, you applied to the compulsory components of:Educ 4284 YA Environmental Science (1.0 FCE); Educ 3218 FA OE3 Community Service (0.25 FCE); and Educ 3219 WA OE3 Authentic Group Project (0.25 FCE)

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Students need to register in the methods course for their other teachable.

OE3 Placements: Select one placement with a partnership board from the drop-down list (Fall board

selection)

For the other placement choice, select “Outdoor Education Placement”

(under the Winter board selection, as the OE3 placement options for the fall session are

very limited). You do not have to decide on the particular OE3 sites when this main placement form

is being submitted. You can think about and research your options (do not contact the site directly) over the summer and submit your top 5 choices in September.

The rules and regulations of the regular placement also apply to

the OE3 placement. OE3 teacher candidates can expect to participate in weekend excursions, overnight field trips, and after-

education activities. Such additional hours will not be used to meet the essential requirements of the 25-day placement. Many sites, in particular Outdoor Education Centres, may have irregular hours (ie: Tuesday –

Saturday) or later placement dates than the regularly scheduled

dates due to a later March Break (ie: Private Schools).

Outdoor Ecological & Experiential Education (OE3) I/S Environmental Science

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In September your course instructor will give you an OE3 placement preference form. Submit your top 5 choices to the Placement Officer. For a list of sample sites visit: •

Northern Ontario OE3 placement Map and Information•

Southern Ontario OE3 placement Map and Information

**Reminder, do not contact the site directly.

For those who do not wish to leave Thunder Bay, please note that OE3 placements in Thunder Bay are very limited. It is likely one Environmental Science period in a High School in combination with other Science periods (Biology/Chemistry/Physics, sometimes General Science) so you must have a Science teachable.

At times the Roots to Harvest program is available, in combination with a Foods course.

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Also submit (to the Placement Officer) your resume as well as the Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry) and Geography courses taken during your University studies:

Science courses:___________________________________________

Geography courses:___________________________________________

Other subject areas in which I have 3.0 FCEs

or more:

______________________________________________

Environmental Science (OE3) Environmental Science (OE3) – (cont’d)

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Remote/Isolate Placement Option

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On the placement form you will be able to select “remote”

placement, preferably for the March/April session.

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Consider this option carefully before committing.

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You will require your own vehicle and arrange your own transportation (with the exception of Pikangikum

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please see next slide)

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You are responsible for all associated costs. Please note in some cases the costs can be quite substantial, ie: gas, airfare (some are fly-in only, ie: Fort Hope, Moosonee, etc.), higher food costs, accommodations, etc. You will be able to apply for a $250 stipend (for remote placements only).

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visit www.knet.ca

for a list of communities, or see the following slide where we have recently had placements.

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There are further details (descriptions from previous students) available for the following: Pickle Lake, Sioux Lookout and Armstrong. Here is the google

link: https://drive.google.com/a/lakeheadu.ca/folderview?id=0B3gxQv-

vJP_5LUxwS2FQaEM5MWc&usp=sharing

or contact Kathy Matic kmatic@lakeheadu.ca

if you are having trouble accessing the shared folder (you must be logged in with your Lakehead email)

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For any student who is requesting or considering a remote placement or a placement with a high aboriginal population, it is highly recommended that you view these 3 videos (for students requesting Dennis Franklin Cromarty these are mandatory):

Remote/Isolate Placement Option

Walk A Mile Film Project

available through Thunder Bay Public Library http://www.tbpl.ca/

Brodie, County Park, MJLB, Waverley:

DVD 305.897 WAL

Where are the Children

Reel Injun

available through Lakehead University Libraryhttp://inukshuk.lakeheadu.ca:7008/vwebv/searchB asic

Education Library:VID 371.82997071 W56And Paterson Library – NSRC 5th fl.: E 96.5 W56 2003

available through Thunder Bay Public Library http://www.tbpl.ca/

Waverley:DVD 305.8973 REE

Also available as a streaming video through Lakehead University Library:http://inukshuk.lakeheadu.ca:7008/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=1022792&type=crSearc

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See the next slide for additional resources

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Useful Resources to Better Prepare you for Teaching Indigenous Learners:

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The Northern Practicum Video (produced by Teach for Canada) provides compelling testimonies from recent graduates regarding their experiences and the value of remote teaching placements:

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https://youtu.be/3YNUb7qmOcs••

Aboriginal Education Strategy in Ontario, specifically where Indigenous content is currently found in curriculum

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/elemStrategies.html••

*Realizing the Promise of Diversity: Ontario's Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy, 2009•

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/equity.pdf••

*Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action (2015), Section 10 which focuses on Education•

http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/File/2015/Findings/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf••

Full Circle: First Nations, Metis, Inuit Ways of Knowing•

https://www.osstf.on.ca/full-circle-first-nations-metis-inuit-ways-of-knowing••

https://www.osstf.on.ca/-/media/Provincial/Documents/Resource-Centre/Curriculum-Materials-and-Classroom-Supports/Common-

Threads/full-circle-first-nations-metis-and-inuit-ways-of-knowing.ashx?sc_lang=en-CA••

Getting to Know Turtle Island: Incorporating First Nation, Metis, and Inuit Perspectives K-8 http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/deepeningknowledge/UserFiles/File/Turtle_Island.pdf

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*Accepting Schools Act (Bill13), 2009•

http://ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&BillID=2549

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Interesting resources for teachers •

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Focus: Indigenous learners and learning; orange shirt day; residential school survivors; related literature (elementary and secondary) ; Chanie

Wenjack

story (The Secret Path); missing and murdered Indigenous women and more•

https://www.trentu.ca/education/resources

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Aboriginal/Indigenous Education (K-12) Library Guide https://libguides.lakeheadu.ca/aboriginaleducation

Remote/Isolate Resources

PIKANGIKUM

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Project Journey (through OPP) may provide free transportation (to/from) and a $100 weekly stipend (for each of the five weeks). The community will provide

free accommodations. In return, teacher candidates (Grades 1 to 12) must plan/lead extra-curricular activities on Saturdays for the duration of the placement. This funding has not yet been confirmed for 2018/2019.

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Activities offered on Saturdays have included: arts and crafts, volleyball, broomball, basketball, yoga, baking/cooking, and hockey were offered to students from Grades 2 to 12.

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Teacher candidates must complete a proposal to be considered eligible for financial support. They must also provide proof of successful teaching (one practicum for one year students, three practicums

for two year students).

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Pikangikum

placement is an option only for the final placement of each program.

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Pik

hires several TCs

yearly. They have 23 elementary classrooms alone. Each classroom has a para-professional assistant in addition to a classroom teacher.

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Further details to be shared during the academic year (at Wednesday Seminar).

Remote/Isolate Placement Option

Map of Previous Remote Placement Locations

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Some other options may be: Bear Skin Lake, Cat Lake, Sachigo Lake, Slate Fall, Moosonee, Moose Factory, Angling Lake, Longlac, Webequie, Marten Falls, Nibinamik, Neskantaga, Wunnumin Lake

Placement Board OptionsPlacement Board Options What To Remember When Considering A School BoardWhat To Remember When Considering A School Board

ONLY SCHOOL BOARDS THAT APPEAR ON OUR PARTNERSHIP LIST MAY BE SELECTED FOR PLACEMENT Link to full list of partnership boards: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/education- practicum

•Both placements may be done in the same board/school.

•Simcoe County area is only an option for Intermediate/Senior students, and one placement in grade 7/8 for Junior/Intermediate students (no k-6 placements)

•Some boards are very large. Proximity is not guaranteed.

•Placements must be based on unbiased, professional relationships

to preserve the integrity of the teacher candidate evaluation process.

•Shared placements are arranged as required.

•Placements are contractual agreements as provided by our partnership school boards. Candidates do not arrange their own placements, under any circumstance.

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Placement Board OptionsPlacement Board Options Securing of Placement LocationsSecuring of Placement Locations

Teacher candidates or their relatives must not contact boards, individual schools, or teachers to

arrange a teaching placement.

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Candidates who interfere or who have individuals interfere in the placement procurement process on their behalf, are

subject to sanctions under Article II of Lakehead University’s Code of Student Behaviour and Disciplinary

Procedures, 2002https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/policies/student-related/code-of-student-

behaviour-and-disciplinary-procedures

Your Placement Board Selection Your Placement Board Selection SelectionSelection of a Catholic School Board for Placementof a Catholic School Board for Placement

When Thinking About Selecting a Catholic School Board for placement….

•Teacher candidates selecting a Catholic school board for placement should be eligible for employment with a Catholic board. Check the website of the board in which you are

interested for future employment. Please note requirements vary from board to board as to their required documents. Some request pastoral letters, faith portfolios, baptismal certificates, etc. You do not need to submit these documents for placement; just be aware of what is required for future employment.

•Candidates should be prepared to integrate Catholicity throughout the curriculum.

•This means when completing a placement within a Catholic school, you will be expected to do the following:

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teach religion

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lead the class in the Lord's Prayer

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teach the Stations of the Cross

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attend and participate in religious services (may be in school or church)

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participate in Catholic celebrations and/or celebrate Catholic holy days etc.

•if this is of interest to you, teacher candidates may choose to register for the Education elective course:

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EDUC 3236: Religious Education in Catholic District Schools of Ontario

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Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board –

Special Instructions

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For those selecting the Thunder Bay Catholic DSB, deliver the items listed below to your 4490/4499 course instructor by the first week of classes.

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The originals will be delivered to the Board Office for their review. The originals will be returned to you prior to placement; however, it is still highly recommended to obtain two original PRC/VSS’s

from your police service.

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If you are selecting both fall and winter placements with Thunder Bay Catholic DSB, the PRC/VSS you obtained for the fall will be accepted for the entire school

year.•

If you are selecting Thunder Bay Catholic DSB for your winter session placement only (fall session with another Board), you should still deliver your original documentation the first week of classes in September; otherwise you will be required to re-apply for an updated PRC/VSS so that it is current within 6 months of the winter session placement.

Hand in first week of classes in September:•

Your original police record/vss

check (PRC/VSS)•

A photocopy of your picture ID

And in a separate envelope (marked “photocopies”) also hand in the following:•

A photocopy of your police record/vss

check (PRC/VSS)•

Health and Safety Completion Certificate (Ministry of Labour)

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CONFLICT OF INTERESTCONFLICT OF INTEREST What is a Conflict and How Do I Report One?What is a Conflict and How Do I Report One?

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Teacher candidates cannot be placed at a school where an immediate relative currently attends or is currently employed, ie: your children, your parents, your partner, your partner's children, your siblings, step-family. You may still be placed within that board, just not those particular school(s). Also identify any other relatives who may not be covered in this list but with whom you have a close relationship.

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You should also identify any immediate relatives that you have who are currently in the Education Program with you this year.

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Should we become aware of a conflict at any time that a candidate did NOT disclose, the placement request will be cancelled and may need to be completed

the following year, and subject to additional fees.

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If the placement is underway it will be cancelled, or if was already completed will be deemed unsuccessful.

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You should also identify any close family friends, or others where you have developed a relationship that goes beyond the professional level.

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If you are not certain of the relationship contact the Faculty.

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The Online Placement Preference Form provides a spot to list your:Name(s) of Conflict Schools: ________________Name(s) of Conflict Boards: ________________Name(s) of Conflict Cities:___________________

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Confirmation of the Placement Confirmation of the Placement View Your Online Submission As A ContractView Your Online Submission As A Contract

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NO requests for changes will be accepted. The only option available to a candidate is a “deferred”

placement which will make you ineligible to graduate in May of the current academic year. This option is subject to an application,

fees and approval.

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If you do list preferred schools when submitting your placement form, note that schools named are geographic markers ONLY which may or may not be used by the boards in their placement process.

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The University & partnership boards reserve the right to arrange

appropriate alternate placements anywhere within a board’s geographic boundaries. This can mean 1-2 hrs. travel each way or more if relying on public transit.

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In some extreme instances in previous years, teacher candidates have had to rent a vehicle, rent an apartment in a closer location, seek out a carpool, etc.

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Confirmed placements are professional commitments which will not be changed should accommodation, transportation, or child care arrangements

fail to materialize.

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Requested board preferences named in the online submission are

final. CHOOSE CAREFULLY. Do NOT submit your form until you have made a final decision on your partnership

school board.

Confirmation of the Placement Confirmation of the Placement Your Online Submission Is A ContractYour Online Submission Is A Contract

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Boards that cover a large geographic area and/or who have exceptional demands on their resources may be unable to honor your requested communities & may result in you having to find accommodations at your expense to fulfill your confirmed placement obligation.

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If a board is unable to arrange the requested placement, the teacher candidate will be contacted and asked to name an alternative partnership board.

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Research partnership boards geographic boundaries very carefully. Consider the cost & time implications for your transportation and accommodation. Visit the Faculty of Education’s website for the complete partnership board list: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/education-practicum

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BOARD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Some Boards have specific instructions for you to follow prior to placement (and in some instances, prior to September. i.e: TDSB requires you to deliver your original vss

check to their office on Fairmeadow)

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Check the web link below to see if your Board is listed and ensure that you follow their instructions: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/education/undergraduate/about-your-

teaching-practicum/professional-year-practicums/thunder-bay-professional-year-

practicums/our-partnership-boards

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Tips To Remember When Tips To Remember When Securing Your Police Record CheckSecuring Your Police Record Check

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Many police services will request a University "letter" from you stating why the police record check is required. You will receive an email from

kmatic@lakeheadu.ca containing this letter that you can print and present when you apply - many police services will not proceed without

this letter.

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There are some police services that will not accept our generic letter and will require your name to appear on the letter. If your police service is listed below please contact

kmatic@lakeheadu.ca to obtain the personalized letter before visiting your police service:

•Please note there may be others not appearing on this list. These are the cities we are aware of to date:

DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE SIOUX LOOKOUT OPPMATHESON OPP SOUTH SIMCOE POLICENIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE TORONTO POLICE SERVICE

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Tips To Remember When Tips To Remember When Securing Your Police Record CheckSecuring Your Police Record Check

On the first day of each placement, you will be asked to show the principal the ORIGINAL (not a copy) of a valid Police Record Check (PRC) from all CPIC databases including a

Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) of the Pardoned Sex Offender database. Some schools may ask you to deliver this document to them prior to placement.

Some OPP Detachments and city police services require us to complete a portion of your application - remember to bring your police "letter" which we will email to you

BEST PRACTICE: •Students should be going to a local police service location or OPP Detachment in the community of their permanent address to request the documentation. (This reduces wait times in most cases, and many police services do not check International addresses)

Request 2 original copies of this documentation when you go to your local police service location or an OPP detachment. If you are applying with Thunder Bay Police, please note since the application is completed online and the Police email you a pdf

document, you may simply print as many copies as you wish.

Remember to bring all ID with you, and to inquire about their application hours before you go (please note Thunder Bay Police application is online).

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NOTE: It is your responsibility to inquire about turn around times when you request your Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening. Every

police service location has varying delivery times.

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Tips To Remember When Tips To Remember When Securing Your Police Record CheckSecuring Your Police Record Check

Apply for ALL of this REQUIRED documentation by June 1, 2018 - prior to your program entrance, or earlier if you have had numerous addresses over the past five years –

this usually adds considerably to the processing times. Waiting too long without considering the standard wait time for results, could mean you do not receive the documentation in time for September. Applying too early may mean the document expires before your first placement. Check with your police service as to their processing times and apply accordingly.

Most candidates will need to be in classrooms in the first week of school for course requirements. Make sure you have processed documents that are in effect for the first week of classes of your Professional Year.

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Tips To Remember When Securing Your Police CheckTips To Remember When Securing Your Police Check

OUT OF PROVINCE for minimum of last 12 months?

If you have been living out of province, including out of country, please ensure that you obtain a comparable Police Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening documentation, from the police services where you have been residing. Please note that many countries (and also Provinces within Canada) may use different terminology for the vulnerable sector screening. Explain that it is a more in-depth check than a basic police check and that it is required when working with children.

This material may be very useful in helping you obtain the necessary Ontario (or your home province) documentation without undue delay. These documents may

be required to be translated. This is your responsibility.

If the document produced is in another language,

contact the local Canadian Consulate office.

The Canadian Consulate should be able to provide the student with the name of a local Notary Public Office.

Arrange to take the documentation in to the Notary Public Office, to have the document translated.

If you are currently living in Singapore (12 months or longer) please contact me for further details.

Once you receive this document, keep it in a very secure place.

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Tips to Remember When Securing Your Police Record CheckTips to Remember When Securing Your Police Record Check

When you go to any police service location for your PBC and VSS,

they must check both Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and Pardoned Sex Offender databases.

TIPS TO REMEMBER:When you request these documents at a police service location, identify yourself as a teacher

candidate who will be working with vulnerable persons or minors so a “Vulnerable Sector Screening” is necessary.

Be sure to bring the POLICE SERVICE LETTER the LU Faculty of Education has provided to you, when you go to a police service location

A PRC/VSS from police jurisdictions are only good for 6 months from the date of issue so you may need to process twice during your Professional Year (typically when selecting

two different partnership boards). You will need to time your applications so that you have valid documents in time for the first day of each scheduled placement.

It is each B.Ed student’s responsibility (not the Faculty’s) to understand the specific documentation requirements of the school board(s) they have chosen to complete their 2 teaching placements in, and ensure those requirements have been met prior to the first day of placement.

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION Going to An OPP Detachment?Going to An OPP Detachment?

Some OPP Detachments require us to complete some portions of your police record check/vulnerable sector screening before you apply.

•Before you go in to your OPP Detachment contact Kathy Matic, Placement Officer, first. You will require a specialized letter before the OPP will accept your application (the OPP does not accept the generic letter that will be emailed

to all teacher candidates)

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•When you go to your OPP Detachment and if they do not accept our specialized letter, ask what they require, and:

A)

Can their forms be sent to us by fax for us to complete our portion, then faxed or PDF emailed to you which you can then sign in original ink?

B)

Do they require everything to be completed in original ink? If that is the case, then you must mail the forms to us and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. We will complete our portion, then mail the originals to you.

You must ensure that all this is done in a timely fashion in order to receive your documentation before classes begin.

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Note: The LU signing authority for these forms is: Kathy Matic, kmatic@lakeheadu.ca, BL 2006. Available 8:30 –

4:00 Mon to Wed for the months of May/June, for month of July please contact by email to

arrange a time.

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OPP Police Checks OPP Police Checks -- FingerprintingFingerprinting

When you apply for your PRC (including VSS), it is possible that the OPP/city police may inform you that fingerprinting is

required.

Important Note About This Process: 1.This process usually involves additional fees, significant time delays (sometimes several months to one year), and may involve having to return to your city police service (you may already be in Thunder Bay when

they notify you). If this occurs, please notify the Placement Officer immediately.2.Follow OPP/city police instructions.3.Please visit the RCMP website for further details: http://www.rcmp-

grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/fing-empr2-eng.htm

or your city’s police services website.

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION Toronto Police Services (TPS) To Obtain Police CheckToronto Police Services (TPS) To Obtain Police Check

Students going to the TORONTO POLICE SERVICES for their PRC & VSS:

•ARE YOU A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF TORONTO?

•IF YES, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:•We (Faculty of Education) are also required to fill in a portion of your application before you go to the Toronto Police.•Please contact kmatic@lakeheadu.ca to request a form.

We will complete our portion and email back to you.–

For further details please visit the Toronto Police Website: http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/prcp/

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Note: The TPS application is available through Kathy Matic kmatic@lakeheadu.ca

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION Visiting Toronto Police Services (TPS) To Obtain Police CheckVisiting Toronto Police Services (TPS) To Obtain Police Check

The following applies to students going to the TORONTO POLICE SERVICES for their PRC &VSS

Once you have obtained the TPS form from Kathy Matic (Thunder Bay campus students):

Fill out the form. Ensure you follow the instructions explicitly. The Toronto Police will reject any forms that are not completed properly and/or that have personal cheques attached. This results in further time delays when you reapply.

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Mail it to the address provided on the form along with the payment ($20). –

Use a money order or a certified cheque only. Personal cheques are not accepted.

You submit the completed application (in person or by mail) to:•Records Management Services•40 College Street•Toronto, Ontario•M5G 2J3

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATIONOFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION

All students, Other Points to Consider:

•If the option is given, request two (or more) originals (there may be an additional fee).

The Faculty of Education provides police information/letters for

placement purposes only. For employment/OCT certification it is your responsibility to obtain appropriate documentation from the organization requesting a police check.

•Please make and keep a copy for your records.

•Ensure you obtain a receipt.

•Once you have all of your documentation (Police Record Check/VSS), keep everything with you in a safe place. Bring everything with you when you come to Lakehead. You will provide a copy in September in class which will be kept on file.

Your placement school will ask to see your original documentation. .

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATIONOFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION

•

Make copies, perhaps at your home residence or with relatives, where you can access a copy should you misplace the originals (please remember, most school boards require to view an original –

wherever possible request two originals from your police services).

•

* There is a possibility that you may have an additional expense

of fingerprinting. This is at the discretion of the police service conducting the VSS.This process usually involves additional fees, significant time delays (sometimes several months to one year), and may involve having to return to

your city police service (you may already be in Thunder Bay when they notify you)

If this occurs, please notify the Placement Office immediately.

•

Please check your Lakehead University email for any further notifications

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A TB skin test is no longer required by most Boards. Some do still require the TB skin test (ie: Kenora Catholic DSB, Niagara Catholic DSB, Ottawa Catholic DSB). Please check the list of boards to determine your Board’s requirements.

If your Board does require a TB skin test:

Some physicians/clinics may require a letter from the University

stating that a TB test is required. Contact Kathy Matic –

kmatic@lakeheadu.ca

to request this letter.

The TB skin test documentation is good for 1 calendar year from the date of the test.

•TB skin tests may be obtained from:–

LU Health & Counselling: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/current-students/student-health-

and-counselling-centre/services-offered/medical-health-services

free for LU students

–

Your family doctor (fees may vary; inquire before you go)

–

The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) (fees may vary; inquire before you go)

–

Some walk-in clinics (fees may vary; inquire before you go)

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION Your TB Skin Test RequirementYour TB Skin Test Requirement

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For Boards that require a TB Skin Test:

•

The results must be on doctor’s office letterhead or on the medical office’s prescription pad indicating the:

–

Contact information for the medical facility

–

The original signature of the practitioner who performed the test.

–

The results of said test

•

The cardboard cards that were issued by the Health Units in previous years, are not acceptable.

•

•

TB skin tests should be done well enough in advance that should you test positive and require further medical follow-up, it will not prevent you from doing a placement at the scheduled time.

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION Your TB Skin Test RequirementYour TB Skin Test Requirement

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Health and Safety Training

Health and Safety Training is required by school boards and must be completed prior to placement:

•

You will be sent, by email, a chart of partnership board health & safety requirements. This is also on our partnership board website: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/education-practicum

•

Complete the training as specified by your partnership board

•

Once completed, print only the Ministry of Labour certificate of

completion (several copies are recommended). Hand in a copy to your 4490/4499 instructor in September, along with your vss

photocopy.

•

Have a copy ready to present when you enter a school (along with

the other board required documentation)

•

You may also have to submit the certificate to the partnership board directly prior to placement -

this will be specified in the chart of instructions.

•

All training is required to be completed prior to placement.

•

If you are selecting two different partnership boards you may be

required to complete the training twice.

Online Placement Request Form Online Placement Request Form Hints For When YouHints For When You’’re re Ready To SubmitReady To Submit

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Concurrent Students will receive an email from Kathy Matic, in their LU email account after March 29, requesting you now submit the Placement Preference Request Form, provided you have made a final decision on which partner board you prefer. Submit your choices by May 15 (this may be extended if you still need more time to make your decision).

•

In the email there will be a web link to this presentation. Read

it over carefully again. The application for practicum will be embedded in this presentation.

•

When completing the application online, do not use the scroll feature on your mouse as you move through the application as this could inadvertently change some of your responses. “click”

the left-hand side of the mouse for your selections.

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Very Important Note: Some of the information captured in that form is utilized when we formally recommend you to the OCT as a new teacher in late May –

so please enter your personal data accurately!.

Confirmation of the Placement Contract Confirmation of the Placement Contract When You Submit Your Online PreferencesWhen You Submit Your Online Preferences

1. Review all of your choices carefully and print a copy (or check the “email me a copy”

option) of the Placement Preference Request Form for your personal records prior to hitting “submit”.

2.

Remember the placement preferences named on the online form are FINAL!

3.

Remember if you do specify particular schools, it is not a guarantee that you will be placed in those schools; you may be placed in any schools under that boards geographic boundary.

4.

This form may only be submitted ONCE.

5.

All forms are date stamped and time stamped by the software program.

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Online Placement Request Form Online Placement Request Form Hints For When YouHints For When You’’re Ready To Submitre Ready To Submit

•

Are you using a shared computer?•

If you are using a shared computer in a public area (i.e. computer labs, public library, etc.), it is important to ensure that you do not leave the computer unattended while completing the placement form or logged in to your email.

•

Before leaving the computer, it is very important that you fully

log out of all email and myinfo

screens, close down your browser and log out of the computer. This will ensure that no one else can access any of your personal information.

•

Print a copy for yourself and review.

• Reflect and when you are sure hit the “submit” button.

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Very Important Note: Some of the information captured in that form is utilized when we formally recommend you to the OCT as a new teacher in late May –

so please enter your personal data accurately!.

One-Year (Concurrent Program) Bachelor of Education Information for Admitted Applicants/Concurrent Students

•

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION NON-ACADEMIC CONDITIONS:•

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral/applying/general-admission-requirements/admission-requirements-for-

professional-year-bachelor-of-education-consecutive-/consecutive-education-non-academic-conditions

(please note that although this webpage refers to the Two Year Bachelor of Education non- academic conditions, this information is still applicable to One Year Concurrent students)

•

In addition to meeting the average, teachable, and credential requirements for the Bachelor of Education programs, all students are required to:

•

submit an official

Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is valid for the duration of their student teaching placement, and

•

submit official TB Skin Test results (if required by your partnership board).

•

The above documentation must be received in separate sealed envelopes by the Faculty Advisor on the first day of class in Education 4490! Failure to comply may result in the withdrawal of an Offer of Admission.

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Bachelor of Education Information for Admitted Applicants/Concurrent Students

•

Bachelor of Education students are required to

familiarize themselves with the:•

Faculty of Education's Placement Protocols •

Faculty of Education Regulations •

Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education Regulations (LU

Calendar) •

All Professional Year Reference Guides

Although the Faculty of Education will do its best to secure student teaching placements, the Faculty cannot guarantee them, in particular for

those students with a criminal charge or conviction. It is at the discretion of the principal and/or school board as to whether a required placement can be secured and as to whether they choose to accept students who have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence.

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Bachelor of Education Information for Admitted Applicants/Concurrent Students

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Concurrent Students in the Primary/Junior division and Junior/Intermediate division will be required to complete a Mathematics Competency Exam, and achieve a passing score of 75% in order to successfully complete

the Bachelor of Education program, and be recommended for teacher certification in the Province of Ontario.

•

Students may write the exam in September and, if unsuccessful, again in March. Students who do not pass the Mathematics Competency Exam must register in the summer section in order to have another chance to write in September and March of the following year.

•

Students are not permitted to use a calculator during the Mathematics Competency Exam. All students are strongly encouraged to review/ practice their mathematics skills without the use of a calculator before June, so that further preparation/study in Math can be completed throughout July and August.

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•

The statement below applies only to new students entering the Two Year BED program, and not applicable to concurrent students with a French teachable, however, it is recommended that concurrent French teachable students obtain the DELF certification"

•

Intermediate/Senior students with a French teachable are required to demonstrate French language proficiency for graduation. Students must achieve a minimum of 70% on the Diplôme

d'Études

en Langue Française, B2 level, (DELF-B2) exam from an accredited centre, with at least 70% in each of the four competencies: oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral expression, and written expression. DELF-B2 certification obtained from an accredited centre

within two years

of admission to the BEd

Professional Program will be accepted. All costs associated with the DELF exam are the responsibility of the student. Students whose French language proficiency does not meet the minimum 70% requirement in September of Year 1, are required to register for

Education 3910, Perfecting French Written and Oral Skills, in Year 1.

Bachelor of Education Information for Admitted Applicants/Concurrent Students

Online PLACEMENT Request Form Online PLACEMENT Request Form What You Will Require Before What You Will Require Before You Can Submit the Placement FormYou Can Submit the Placement Form

Ensure that you have carefully reviewed this “Placement Information Session THUNDER BAY presentation” and contacted Kathy Matic, Placement Officer, with any questions prior to submitting: kmatic@lakeheadu.ca

Have your Lakehead University Student ID# ready.

Your birth date (required for Certification with Ontario College of Teachers)

Your emergency contact name and phone number

Your teachables information (not applicable for Primary/Junior)

Your final decision on your preferred partnership school board - submit by May 15

YOU HAVE 24 HOURS FROM THE TIME STAMP ON YOUR SUBMITTED PLACEMENT FORM TO REPORT ANY ERRORS TO Kathy Matic kmatic@lakeheadu.ca

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Checklist

•

To do checklist:

•

Apply for your police record check/vulnerable sector screening (remember to bring our letter)•

Obtain your TB skin test (if required by your partnership board)•

Think about where you wish to complete your placements. Take into consideration: part-time job you may have in Thunder Bay (although working is not recommended

during your Professional Year), member of a sports team/club/organization in Thunder Bay,

rental of another apartment in another location, transportation, commute times, family, etc.

•

Submit your placement form once you have decided•

Practice your Math (all students) and take our sample test before June•

Complete the Health and Safety Training prior to September•

Check your Lakehead email regularly

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Submitting the form

•

Just as you complete the last question of the survey, the system

will provide you with an option to "Send you a copy of your results".

PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THIS OPTION, BEFORE HITTING SUBMIT. That way, you will have a copy of your submissions for your records.

•

If you notice an error on the form after submitting you must notify kmatic@lakeheadu.ca

immediately.

•

Link to the online placement form:

•

http://goo.gl/forms/KETBLWIpvH•

Please note that if you are using a Mac you may not be able to open the pdf

link –

copy and paste the link into your web browser address line, or use a PC

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April/May: submit placement preference form

•

June: apply for your vulnerable sector screening with your home city

police services•

June: register for your courses (details will be sent by Teresa Ruberto, truberto@lakeheadu.ca)•

June/July: think about your placement options if you are in the OE3 program, or interested in a remote setting

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September: classes begin Tuesday September 4, 2018•

September: First Math Competency exam Saturday Sept. 8, 2018

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November: placement November 12 –

December 14

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January: classes resume Monday January 7•

January: apply to graduate –

check Enrolment Services website for specific deadline

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January/February/March: apply for certification with the Ontario College of Teachers (first attend the OCT presentation –

dates to be announced)

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March: Second Math Competency Exam opportunity Thursday March 21, 2019•

March: placement March 25 –

April 30

NEXT PAGE (final): campus map showing the Placement Office location, Bora Laskin Building, Second Floor, Room 2006.

Important Dates

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Placement Office Location and Campus Map

For a full size image of this map, please go to: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/thunder-bay-campus/tb-maps

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