RISE: Professional Development and Training Program for Catholic Teachers
Welcome to RISE
The Association’s New Professional Development and Training Program for Catholic Teachers
Reach, Inspire, Support, and Engage
This new program was born of a desire to reach more Catholic teachers, at more varied points in their careers, with more relevant opportunities that speak to where they are along their journeys, as well as what interests them.
The program also seeks to inspire more Catholic teachers to learn and engage, as well as support those members already undertaking activities on behalf of the Association – such as Association representatives, unit treasurers, committee members, and so many more – teachers who volunteer their precious time and who deserve more direction, guidance, and support to fulfil these roles to the best of their abilities.
Lastly, the program endeavours to empower more members to action – whether that be within their classrooms, their communities, or the Association.
OECTA’s Teachers as Leaders Conference is part of our RISE: Member Engagement Series.
This two-day, in-person event is designed to empower classroom teachers, at any point in their career, and provide them with the tools to engage with issues of importance to them as teachers and union members.
Participants will participate in a variety of workshops that interest them, on topics that include:
- faith formation
- accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and equity;
- culturally responsive pedagogy;
- effective communication;
- maintaining professional boundaries;
- mental health and wellness;
- political advocacy and activism;
- understanding your collective agreement;
- your legal rights;
- and more!
The event will take place at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill on April 3-4, 2025.
RISE features three programming tracks.