2016 OCEA FALL SYMPOSIUM Connecting Students ↔Connecting
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2016 OCEA FALL SYMPOSIUM Connecting Students ↔Connecting
Ontario Cooperative Education Association (OCEA) 2016 OCEA FALL SYMPOSIUM Connecting Students ↔Connecting Pathways October 23rd and 24th, 2016 Blue Mountain Resort Blue Mountains (Collingwood), ON L9Y 3Z2 OCEA Fall Symposium Chair Message Hello, Bonjour, Wachiya! Welcome to a new academic year and welcome to a new year in Cooperative Education and all other forms of Experiential Learning! The 2016 OCEA Fall Symposium is fast approaching. The program is now live and ready for online registration (www.ocea.on.ca). Yet another fantastic OCEA professional development opportunity is here! Workshops are designed to meet the needs of all, from the NEW to Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning to those veterans of the many related programs; the 2016 OCEA Fall Symposium promises to be a hit! Connecting Students ↔ Connecting Pathways is a timely theme as we prepare to embrace a new policy relating to Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning. The workshop options are rooted in the traditional offerings; at the same time, many workshops branch off to explore new technologies and ideas that will frame how we look at and implement future of Experiential Learning opportunities for our students In addition to 36 insightful workshop sessions, the 2016 OCEA Fall Symposium will include updates from both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labour. The planning committee is also delighted to announce that Rob Ellis will be in attendance. Rob will share his story and compelling safe at work message. The 2016 Symposium will once again offer workshop sessions especially for Board Leads and Coordinators. When registering online for the Symposium, you will have the option to select your main meal preference for the Sunday Dinner... the default option is chicken; however, if you click on the drop-down menu you will see that there are three options to choose from: Chicken, Beef or a Vegetarian meal! This option was well received last year; Chef has once again accommodated! Review the Symposium program, renew your OCEA membership and register today for the 2016 OCEA Fall Symposium – WWW.OCEA.ON.CA! Have fun selecting workshops! Please do not hesitate to make your room reservation as rooms in The Village are going quickly! We look forward to seeing you once again at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood, Sunday, October 23rd and Monday, October 24th, 2016! Julia VanderWeerden 2016 OCEA Fall Symposium Chair Association de l’éducation coopérative de l’Ontario (AÉCO) Symposium d’automne 2016 de l’AÉCO Des élèves branchés ↔ Des itinéraires tracés 23 et 24 octobre 2016 Blue Mountain Resort Blue Mountains, Collingwood (Ontario) L9Y 3Z2 Message de l’équipe de planification du symposium d'automne de l'AÉCO 2016 Hello, Bonjour, Wachiya ! Bonne nouvelle année scolaire et surtout bienvenue en Éducation coopérative et autres formes d’apprentissage par l’expérience ! Le symposium d'automne de l'AÉCO 2016 approche à grands pas! Le programme, les procédures d’inscription et les informations pour les réservations de chambres sont maintenant disponibles en ligne (www.ocea.on.ca). Le programme de cette année est plus riche qu'il ne l'a jamais été et il offre des occasions attrayantes tant à ceux qui font leurs débuts en éducation coopérative qu'à ceux qui sont chevronnés dans ce domaine. Le symposium d'automne de l'AÉCO 2016 promet d’être un succès ! Le thème de cette année est ancré sur la mise en œuvre des nouvelles politiques reliées à l’éducation coopérative et autres formes d’apprentissage par l’expérience. En plus d’offrir notre banque d’ateliers traditionnels, nous vous offrons aussi d’explorer de nouvelles technologies et des pistes de solutions qui nous aideront à implanter de nouvelles opportunités d’apprentissage pour nos élèves. À notre liste d’ateliers s’ajouteront des mises à jour du Ministère de l’éducation et du Ministre du travail. Le comité de planification est aussi heureux de vous annoncer que Robert Ellis sera des nôtres afin de nous partager son témoignage émouvant qui mise à assurer la sécurité en milieu de travail. Encore cette année, le Symposium 2016 offrira des ateliers spécifiquement conçus par les coordonnateurs. Lorsque vous procéderez à l’inscription en ligne: vous aurez l’option de choisir votre repas préféré pour le souper du dimanche soir. Libre à vous de choisir plutôt parmi les trois options du chef: poulet, bœuf ou végétarien. Par défaut, le poulet vous sera automatiquement attribué. Consultez le programme du symposium, renouvelez votre adhésion à l’AÉCO et inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui pour le symposium d'automne de l'AÉCO 2016 WWW.OCEA.ON.CA ! Vous y trouverez d’excellentes occasions d'apprentissage et de réseautage ! Effectuez rapidement votre réservation de chambre car les celles qui sont situées dans le village près du centre de conférence partent les premières ! Nous avons bien hâte de vous voir au Symposium 2016 à Blue Mountain Resort, Collingwood, le dimanche 23 et lundi 24 octobre ! Julia VanderWeerden Organisatrice du symposium d'automne de l'AÉCO 2016 Ontario Cooperative Education Association ASSOCIATION DE L'ÉDUCATION COOPÉRATIVE DE L'ONTARIO MEMBERSHIP, SYMPOSIUM AND CONFERENCE FUNDING As Cooperative Education and other forms of Experiential Learning teachers, united as one, our voices will be stronger and clearer if represented by the provincial association known as the Ontario Cooperative Education Association (OCEA). Collectively, we provide resources, documents and invaluable information. In addition, we have an annual fall symposium, usually held in October, and an annual spring conference, usually held in April, that you will find most rewarding. We strongly encourage you to become an OCEA member in order to help us demonstrate and promote our dedication and commitment to Cooperative Education and other forms of Experiential Learning in Ontario. Membership has its privileges: http://www.ocea.on.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=content&menuid=19&pageid=1022 Questions and Answers: How do I get funding? o First ask your department head if there is money in the budget to cover the cost of the membership. What if they don't have any money? Ask: o o o o o o o your principal if the school fund could cover it; your OYAP Coordinator; your SHSM Lead; your Student Success Lead; your Co-op Consultant; your Subject Council Chair; your union representative; Are there any additional sources? Some boards have PD/Conference funding - but you should apply early in semester one, before the funds are no longer available. o The New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP) Coordinator is another place teachers in their first 2 years of employ can go http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teacher/induction.html o And if all else fails? o Pay the fees yourself: it’s all tax deductible! Association de l'éducation coopérative de l'Ontario Ontario Cooperative Education Association COTISATION ET FINANCEMENT DU SYMPOSIUM ET DE LA CONFÉRENCE En tant qu'enseignantes et enseignants d'éducation coopérative et des autres formes d'apprentissage par l'expérience, unis pour une même cause, nos voix seront plus fortes et claires si elles sont représentées par l’association de matière provinciale connue sous le nom d'Association de l'éducation coopérative de l'Ontario (AÉCO). Collectivement, nous fournissons des ressources, des documents et des renseignements précieux. De plus, nous organisons un symposium annuel à l'automne, habituellement tenu en octobre, et une conférence annuelle au printemps, habituellement tenue en avril. Ces deux événements sont enrichissants et très appréciés des participants. Nous vous encourageons fortement à devenir membre de l'AÉCO afin de nous aider à démontrer et à promouvoir notre dévouement et notre engagement envers l'éducation coopérative et les autres formes d'apprentissage par l'expérience en Ontario. Il y a de nombreux avantages à devenir membre : http://www.ocea.on.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=content&menuid=19&pageid=1022 Questions et réponses : Comment obtenir un financement? o Demandez d'abord à votre chef de département si son budget lui permet de couvrir la cotisation. Et si son budget ne le permet pas? Demandez : o o o o o o o à votre directeur ou directrice d'école si ce coût pourrait être couvert par les fonds de l'école; à votre coordonnateur ou coordonnatrice du PAJO; à votre responsable de la MHS; au responsable ou à la responsable de la réussite des élèves; à votre conseiller ou conseillère pédagogique en éducation coopérative; à votre présidente ou président de conseil de matière; à votre représentante ou représentant syndical. Y a-t-il d'autres sources de financement? Certains conseils scolaires disposent d'un financement pour les activités de perfectionnement professionnel et les conférences. Faites-en la demande tôt au premier semestre, avant l'épuisement des fonds. o Le nouveau personnel enseignant peut aussi se tourner vers le coordonnateur ou la coordonnatrice du Programme d'insertion professionnelle du nouveau personnel enseignant (PIPNPE) – http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/fre/teacher/induction.html o Que faire lorsque tous ces moyens ont échoué? o Payez la cotisation vous-même : c’est déductible d'impôt! Registration Fees OCEA Fall Symposium 2016 October 23 & 24, 2016 Blue Mountain Conference Centre Collingwood (Blue Mountains), Ontario WWW.OCEA.ON.CA OCEA MEMBER’S RATE** Full Registration – Sunday & Monday, October 23 & 24, 2016: OCEA MEMBER’S RATE** Sunday Only, October 23, 2016: OCEA MEMBER’S RATE** Monday Only, October 24, 2016: NON-MEMBER’S RATE Full Registration – Sunday & Monday October 23 & 24, 2016: NON-MEMBER’S RATE Sunday Only, October 23, 2016: NON-MEMBER’S RATE Monday Only, October 24, 2016: If EXTRA MEAL TICKETS are required for delegate’s guests they can be purchased as well at the following rates – see extra meal order form on our website www.ocea.on.ca : ($262.83 + $34.17 HST) = $ 297.00 ($209.73+ $27.27 HST) = $ 237.00 ($209.73+ $27.27 HST) = $ 237.00 ($351.33 + $45.67 HST) = $ 397.00 ($289.38 + $37.62 HST) = $ 327.00 ($289.38 + $37.62 HST) = $ 327.00 Extra Sunday Dinner: (*$61.95 + $8.05 HST) = $ 70.00 Extra Monday Breakfast (Note: breakfast is included in your resort room reservation if you are staying at Blue Mountain Resort): (*$26.55 + $3.45 HST) = $ 30.00 Extra Monday Lunch: (*$50.44 + $6.56 HST) = $ 57.00 *includes taxes and gratuity IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ: • **To attend the 2016 OCEA Fall Symposium at the OCEA member’s rate, your membership fees must be up-to-date for the 2016-2017 school year before your registration will be processed as an OCEA member. • Apply or renew your OCEA membership online at www.ocea.on.ca in the Members’ Zone. 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FRAIS D’INSCRIPTION SYMPOSIUM D’AUTOMNE 2016 DE L’AÉCO les 23 et 24 octobre, 2016 au centre de conférence Blue Mountain Blue Mountains (Collingwood), Ontario www.ocea.on.ca Coût pour les membres de l’AÉCO** Inscription complète Coût pour les membres de l’AÉCO** Dimanche seulement Coût pour les membres de l’AÉCO** Lundi seulement Incluant le souper du dimanche et le dîner du lundi (262,83 + 34,17 TVH) = 297,00 $ Incluant le souper du dimanche (209,73+ 27,27 TVH) = 237,00 $ Incluant le dîner du lundi (209,73+ 27,27 TVH) = 237,00 $ Coût pour les personnes non-membres Inscription complète Coût pour les personnes non-membres Dimanche seulement Coût pour les personnes non-membres Lundi seulement Incluant le souper du dimanche et le dîner du lundi (351,33 + 45,67 TVH) = 397,00 $ Incluant le souper du dimanche (289,38 + 37,62 TVH) = 327,00 $ Incluant le dîner du lundi (289,38 + 37,62 TVH) = 327,00 $ COÛT DES BILLETS ADDITIONNELS (REPAS) (pour l’invité/e d’une participante ou d’un participant; voir le formulaire pertinent sur notre site Web) Souper additionnel pour le dimanche (61,95$ + 8,05$ TVH) = 70,00 $ Déjeuner additionnel pour le lundi (26,55 + 3,45 TVH) = 30,00 $ Dîner additionnel pour le lundi (50,44$ + 6,56$ TVH) = 57,00 $ RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS: • **Afin d’assister au Symposium d’automne 2016 au taux du membre de l’AÉCO, vous devez avoir réglé, au préalable, vos frais d’adhésion comme membre AÉCO pour l’année scolaire 2016-2017. Faites votre demande d’adhésion ou renouveler votre adhésion à l’AÉCO sur le site Web de l’association, au www.ocea.on.ca, dans la Zone des membres. • Vérifiez régulièrement notre site Web (www.ocea.on.ca) pour le processus d’inscription en ligne, qui sera disponible bientôt! IMPORTANT INFORMATION A FRAGRANCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT is requested. FOOD ALLERGIES - PLEASE NOTE: You must be alert at all times to the contents of any food. DISCLAIMER: The Ontario Cooperative Education Association (OCEA) assumes no responsibility for the content of workshops and carousels. Presenters have been asked to ensure their workshops and carousels conform to OCEA’s Ethical Standards. ON-LINE REGISTRATION: WWW.OCEA.ON.CA - Please ensure that all fields are filled in when filling out the online registration form. Please note: A double session counts as two workshops, please make sure that you choose both components of a double workshop session. Always indicate your first (1st) and second (2nd) workshop choices for each workshop session. If no optional choices are provided, and your first choice is filled, that time slot will remain unscheduled. We recommend that registrants choose Exhibitors’ Displays as one of their sessions in order to view them at a more leisurely pace. REGISTER EARLY! We expect over 400 delegates, and sessions fill up quickly. Registrations will not be processed and workshops will not be assigned until payment is received. We must treat all of our members fairly in this regard. EARLY BIRD registration fees will be applicable if payment has been received by the due date. Paid registrations are processed on a first come – first service basis. CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION: You will receive an AUTOMATED EMAIL CONFIRMATION once your registration has been received and processed online. Please bring a copy of the automated email confirmation with you to the event. If you do not receive the automated email confirmation, please contact Carol Madsen-Tapley at [email protected] to inquire. Please ensure that your contact information including email address provided with the online registration is complete and accurate. A list of confirmed workshop selections will be included on your name tag which you will receive upon arrival at the event registration desk. LATE / ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS: Late registration costs are much higher and on-site registrations will only be accepted as space permits. If registering on-site, please remember to bring payment. We accept payment by Cheque, MasterCard, Visa, Cash or Money Order. Please note that on-site registrants will not be included in the meals as meals do need to be pre-ordered with the hotel. CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM / REGIONAL EVENTS: Delegates will receive a 50% refund (less a non-refundable $50.00 administrative processing fee) of the Conference / Symposium / Regional Event registration fee if notification is received in our office via e-mail ([email protected]) or fax (506-849-8375) no later than two (2) weeks prior to the start of the Conference / Symposium / Regional Event. After this date, no refund can be issued unless there are extenuating circumstances supported by written documentation. MEMBERSHIP FEES: NO REFUNDS AND MEMBERSHIPS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE. RESOURCE ORDERS: NO REFUNDS AND NO EXCHANGES. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NSF CHEQUES: There will be a charge of $30.00 for an NSF cheque. Please allow three (3) weeks for processing of cheques to avoid this problem. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (ABM): OCEA members are invited and encouraged to attend the ABM. Full participation in the association is encouraged and needed for the health of our professional organization! For more information on membership with OCEA please visit our web site at WWW.OCEA.ON.CA and look under the heading “Membership” on our home page. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! For more information about OCEA and for membership information, please visit WWW.OCEA.ON.CA INFORMATION IMPORTANTE UN ENVIRONNEMENT NON PARFUMÉ est demandé. ALLERGIES ALIMENTAIRES: NOTEZ BIEN: Vous devez être vigilant en tout temps concernant les ingrédients dans les aliments. DÉMENTI: L’AÉCO ne prend aucune responsabilité pour le contenu des ateliers et des carrousels. Les présentateurs ont reçu la directive de s’assurer que leurs ateliers et/ou carrousels soient conformes aux règles d’éthique de l’AÉCO. INSCRIPTION EN LIGNE: WWW.OCEA.ON.CA – Veuillez vous assurer de remplir tous les champs au moment de compéter le formulaire d'inscription en ligne. VEUILLEZ NOTER: Une double session compte pour deux ateliers; s'il vous plaît vous assurer de cocher les deux sections d’un atelier double. Toujours indiquer votre premier (1er) et deuxième (2e) choix pour chaque session d'ateliers. Si aucun choix optionnel n’est fourni, et votre premier choix est déj à rempli, cette période de temps restera vide. Nous recommandons que les personnes inscrites choisissent ‘’Étalage des exposants’’ comme une de leurs sessions, afin des'assurer de les visiter. FAITES VITE! Nous attendons plus de 400 délégués, et les ateliers se remplissent rapidement. Les inscriptions ne seront pas traitées et les ateliers ne seront pas attribués tant que le paiement n’est pas reçu. Nous devons traiter l'ensemble de nos membres de façon équitable à cet égard. Les frais de pré- inscription seront applicables si le paiement a été reçu par la date d'échéance. Les inscriptions payées sont traitées sur une base du premier arrivé-, premier servi. CONFIRMATION D'INSCRIPTION: Vous recevrez un courriel de confirmation AUTOMATIQUE lorsque votre inscription sera reçue et traitée en ligne. S'il vous plaît apporter une copie de ce courriel avec vous à la conférence. Si vous ne recevez pas de courriel de confirmation automatisé, communiquez avec Carol Madsen-Tapley à [email protected] pour le lui signaler. Veuillez vous assurer que vos coordonnées, y compris l'adresse courriel sont complètes et exactes. Une liste des vos d’ateliers choisis et confirmés vous sera remise à votre arrivée au bureau d'inscription à la conférence. RETARD / INSCRIPTIONS SUR PLACE: Les frais d'inscriptions tardives sont plus élevés et les inscriptions sur place ne seront pas acceptées si les ateliers sont remplis. Si vous vous inscrivez sur place, n'oubliez pas d'apporter votre paiement. Nous acceptons les paiements par chèque, MasterCard, Visa, en espèces ou mandats-poste. Veuillez noter que les repas ne seront pas inclus pour les personnes inscrites sur place puisque les repas doivent être pré-commandés auprès de l'hôtel. REMBOURSEMENTS / ANNULATIONS / CHEQUES CSP: Les délégué(e)s recevront un remboursement de 50% (moins un frais d’administration non remboursable de 50,00 $) des frais d'inscription pour un événement organisé par l’AÉCO (conference, symposium, etc.) si la demande est reçue par courriel ou par télécopieur au plus tard 2 semaines avant le début de l’événement en question. Après cette date, aucun remboursement ne peut être fait à moins de circonstances atténuantes appuyées par une documentation écrite. FRAIS D’ADHÉSION: AUCUN REMBOURSEMENT, ET L’ADHÉSION N’EST PAS TRANSFÉRABLE. COMMANDES DE RESSOURCES: AUCUN REMBOURSEMENT ET AUCUN ÉCHANGE. TOUTE VENTE EST FINALE. CHÈQUES SANS PROVISION: Il y a un frais de 50,00 $ pour un chèque sans provision. Veuillez prévoir trois (3) semaines pour le traitement d’un chèque afin d’éviter ce problème. ASSEMBLEE GÉNÉRALE ANNUELLE (AGM): Les membres de l'AÉCO sont invités et encouragés à assister à l'ABM. La participation de tous les membres est recommandée pour le bien de notre association professionnelle. Pour plus de renseignements au sujet de l'adhésion à l'AÉCO visitez notre site Web à l'adresse WWW.OCEA.ON.CA sous la rubrique «Adhésion». MERCI DE VOTRE APPUI ! Pour plus de renseignements au sujet de l’AÉCO, veuillez consulter notre site web au WWW.OCEA.ON.CA 2016 OCEA SYMPOSIUM / 2016 SYMPOSIUM DE l’AÉCO Connecting Students ↔ Connecting Pathways Des élèves branchés ↔ Des itinéraires traces OCTOBER 23rd & 24th, 2016 / 23 et 24 OCTOBRE 2016 Blue Mountain Resort, 108 Jozo Weider Blvd. Blue Mountains (Collingwood) Ontario L9Y 3Z2 Workshop Legend: NEW, EXPERIENCED, ADVANCED, EVERYONE Légende des ateliers : NOUVEAU, EXPÉRIMENTÉ, AVANCÉ, TOUS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23rd / LE DIMANCHE 23 OCTOBRE 1:00 – 5:00pm / 13h00-17h00 11:00am – 6:00pm / 11h00-18h00 2:00 – 2:15pm / 14h00-14h15 2:15 – 2:30pm / 14h15-14h30 2:30 – 3:40pm / 14h30-15h40 3:45 – 4:00pm / 15h45-16h00 4:05 – 5:15pm / 16h05-17h15 A1 A2 A3 A4 REGISTRATION / INSCRIPTION – PETUN FOYER EXHIBITOR’S DISPLAYS / ÉTALAGE DES EXPOSANTS – PETUN BALLROOM SYMPOSIUM WELCOME / BIENVENUE OFFICIELLE – PETUN BALLROOM MINISTRY OF EDUCATION UPDATE / MISE À JOUR DU MINISTÈRE DE L'ÉDUCATION – PETUN BALLROOM Nancy Britton, Education Officer, Ministry of Education; and / et Lise Paulin, Agente d’éducation, ministère de l’Éducation (EVERYONE / TOUS) PLENARY SESSION / SÉANCE PLÉNIÈRE – PETUN BALLROOM COUNTDOWN TO YOUR NEW CO-OP / LA NOUVELLE VISION PLUS LARGE DE L’ÉDUCATION COOPÉRATIVE ARRIVE À GRANDS PAS Nancy Britton, Education Officer, Ministry of Education; Catherine Mahler, Education Officer, Ministry of Education; and / et Lise Paulin, Agente d’éducation, ministère de l’Éducation (EVERYONE / TOUS) Nutrition Break / Pause – PETUN FOYER SESSION A ~ WORKSHOPS / ATELIERS COOP 101 Ariane Provençal, Enseignante en éducation coopérative, Mona Safarian, Enseignante en éducation coopérative, Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est Cet atelier permet aux nouveaux enseignants d’avoir une vue d'ensemble du programme d'éducation coopérative. Voir les objectifs et les exigences du programme. Identifier les formulaires obligatoires et certains formulaires supplémentaires. Partager des idées sur les sujets en lien avec le préplacement et les sessions d’intégration. (NOUVEAU) WELCOME TO CO-OP! A BEGINNER`S GUIDE Anil N. Persaud, Assistant Curriculum Leader, Cooperative Education, Toronto DSB An encompassing look at the various facets of Cooperative Education for new Co-op teachers. Preplacement rigours, requisite forms and selecting appropriate tie-backs. Connecting with employers and finding placements, conducting Placement Assessments and Integration curriculum. Teacher organization, tech tips, time management. Promoting Co-op in your school and a smooth Co-op intake! (NEW) DESIGNING THE FUTURE - ADVOCATING FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Doris Aitken, Co-op Curriculum Leader, School to Career Programs, Upper Grand DSB and Julia VanderWeerden, Pathways Lead, DSB Ontario North East During this session, the presenters will share strategies to successfully advocate for Cooperative Education and all other forms of Experiential Learning programs with school administrators, trustees and superintendents. Steps that may be taken to help maintain the integrity of experiential programs, including Cooperative Education programs, will also be shared. Participants will have a chance to discuss challenges they have faced in both advocating for and maintaining the integrity of these programs, and provide feedback regarding areas for enhancing the current OCEA resource document "Designing for Success". (EXPERIENCED) HELPING AT-RISK CO-OP STUDENTS SUCCEED Josef Stetter, Cooperative Education Teacher, Ottawa-Carleton DSB The workshop will focus on: how to get at-risk students engaged in Co-op and how to ensure they are successful at placement and helping them get hired. (ADVANCED) OCEA SYMPOSIUM 2016 / SYMPOSIUM DE l’AÉCO 2016 / PAGE 1 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 ENTITLEMENTALITY (& How to Teach Against It) Joel Hilchey, Founder/Speaker, The Beanstalk Project Increasing numbers of students feel “entitled” - to an easy path, absenteeism, immunity to discipline, and success without effort; they expect teachers to think FOR them. We'll discuss tactics to switch entitlementality into empathy, creativity, and effort. With your help, they can also learn healthy approaches to mistakes and failure. (EVERYONE) JOBSPEOPLEDO - A CAREER RESEARCH RESOURCE Tony Spagnoli, Learning Advisor, Distribution Access/JobsPeopleDo JobsPeopleDo - offering Students a Career Research Resource covering all 5 pathways along with 600 videos, job profiles, red seal trades and non-red seal. Articles speaking on teenage issues, elementary articles, student life editorials, financial aid, resources on finding and keeping a job; Aboriginal Education and Career opportunities, Community Pathway, French, and Volunteering information; Ministry documents as well as lesson plans. (EVERYONE) (EXHIBITOR / VENDOR) ENGAGING YOUR CO-OP STUDENTS USING GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND GOOGLE DRIVE Rachel Skillen, Cooperative Education Teacher and Jayne Walsh, Cooperative Education Teacher, Huron-Perth CDSB Attend this workshop to see how Google Classroom can be used as an online platform for your Coop class – this includes pre-placement, integration and summative assessments. Also learn how to use Google Drive to access videos, pictures and reflection journals that provide meaningful feedback to both the teacher and student. (EVERYONE) EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND THE ONTARIO SKILLS PASSPORT (OSP) Nancy Britton, Education Officer, Ministry of Education, and 2 teachers TBD The Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) provides tools and resources to assess, build and track students demonstration of Essential Skills and work habits. Join us as we share how students can use the OSP to enhance their learning as they engage in experiential learning opportunities. Connections will be made to how this tool can support students in their education and career/life planning. (EVERYONE) COORDINATORS: DISCUSSION: FAQS, ISSUES AND BEST PRACTICES Jeff Piro, Pathways Coordinator, Avon Maitland DSB and Justin van Diepen, Itinerant Resource Teacher, Simcoe County DSB This workshop is a moderated session for Coordinators of Cooperative Education, Experiential Learning, OYAP and Student Success Program. Various topics, issues, concerns and best practices will be discussed. (COORDINATORS) EXHIBITOR’S DISPLAYS / ÉTALAGE DES EXPOSANTS Select this workshop time period to visit the Exhibitors and acknowledge their contributions to Cooperative Education and other forms of Experiential Learning. Learn what resources and services they have for you, professionally and personally. Participate in any draw they may have. Bring materials and information back to your school to share with colleagues. Exposants à la salle de bal Metro: Profitez de l'occasion pour visiter les différents kiosques des exposants et reconnaître leurs contributions à l'éducation coopérative et à l'apprentissage par l'expérience. Découvrez les nouvelles ressources et les services qu'ils ont à vous offrir tant sur le plan professionel que personnel. Participez aux différents tirages et procurez-vous la nouvelle documentation afin de la partager avec vos collègues à votre retour dans votre communauté d'apprenants. CHAIR’S MESSAGE / MESSAGE DU PRÉSIDENT – PETUN BALLROOM DINNER ~ When registering online for the Symposium, you will have the option to select your main meal preference for the Sunday Dinner... the default option is chicken; however, if you click on the drop-down menu you will see that there are three options to choose from: Chicken, Beef or a Vegetarian meal! This option was well received last year; Chef has once again accommodated! 6:30 – 8:00pm / 18h30-20h00 CHICKEN: Herb Crusted Baked Supreme of Chicken Breast with Natural Pan Jus served with Celeriac Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables (no substitutions) BEEF: Grilled AAA Striploin Steak Medallion with a Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper, Horseradish and Red Wine Jus served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables (no substitutions) OCEA SYMPOSIUM 2016 / SYMPOSIUM DE l’AÉCO 2016 / PAGE 2 VEGETARIAN: Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Chick Peas and Baby Kale Greens drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (no substitutions) ************************************************ SOUPER ~ Lorsque vous procéderez à l’inscription en ligne: vous aurez l’option de choisir votre repas préféré pour le souper du dimanche soir. Libre à vous de choisir plutôt parmi les trois options du chef: poulet, bœuf ou végétarien. Par défaut, le poulet vous sera automatiquement attribué. POULET: Suprême de poulet en croûte dans son jus Servi avec purée de pomme de terre, céleri et légumes de saison (sans modifications) BOEUF: Médaillon de steak de surlonge AAA grillé Avec sel de mer, poivre concassé, raifort et sauce au vin rouge Servi avec pommes de terre rôties et légumes de saison (sans modifications) OPTION VÉGÉTARIENNE: Courge spaghetti rôtie avec pois chiches sautés et chou kale Nappé d'huile d'olive extra vierge (sans modifications) 8:30pm –?? / 20h30-?? AN EVENING IN THE VILLAGE / UNE SOIRÉE DANS LE VILLAGE MONDAY, OCTOBER 24th / LE LUNDI 24 OCTOBRE 7:00 – 8:30am / 07h00-08h30 7:30 – 1:45pm / 07h30-13h45 7:30 – 9:30am / 07h30-09h30 8:30 – 9:00am / 08h30-09h00 9:00 – 9:40am / 09h00-09h40 9:45 – 10:45am / 09h45-10h45 B1 B2 B3 B4 Breakfast / Déjeuner – PETUN BALLROOM (for OCEA resort guests / pour les membres de l'AÉCO qui résident à l’hôtel) EXHIBITOR’S DISPLAYS / ÉTALAGE DES EXPOSANTS – PETUN BALLROOM REGISTRATION / INSCRIPTION – PETUN FOYER MINISTRY OF LABOUR PREVENTION OFFICE OVERVIEW AND UPDATE / BUREAU DE LA PRÉVENTION DU MINISTÈRE DU TRAVAIL: VUE D’ENSEMBLE ET MISE À JOUR – PETUN BALLROOM Jules Arntz-Gray, Director – Training and Safety Programs Branch, Ministry of Labour (EVERYONE / TOUS) KEYNOTE ADDRESS / CONFÉRENCIER INVITÉ: Rob Ellis, President, Mysafework.com (EVERYONE/ TOUS) SESSION B ~ WORKSHOPS / ATELIERS DES ÉLÈVES BRANCHÉS À L’AIDE DE L’APPLICATION GOOGLE CLASSROOM Ariane Provençal, Enseignante en éducation coopérative et Mona Safarian, Enseignante en éducation coopérative, Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est Fini la manipulation de piles de papier! Gagner du temps et gérer les dossiers de vos élèves électroniquement. Cet atelier, qui s’adresse aux débutants, permet d’apprendre comment créer votre classe, inviter vos élèves et partager les documents. D’une grande simplicité, Google Classroom est une solution collaborative pour enseignants et élèves. (NOUVEAU) CO-OP 101: THE 125 "MUSTS" OF CO-OP Warren Seton, OYAP Coordinator, St. Clair CDSB, OCEA Chair 2016-17 This workshop will review the 125 "Musts" listed in the Cooperative Education and Other Forms of Experiential Learning, 2000 document. If you are new to Co-op this workshop is for you! (NEW) BUILDING A CO-OP PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS - JUNIOR CO-OP Geoff Sheppard, Community Pathways (Life Skills) Co-op Teacher, Halton DSB Using video technology and essential skills training guides, you will be presented with strategies used to build a Junior Co-op team approach to support and train students with Special needs in their preparation for connected experiential learning. Bring your device to share in the depths of the program. (EXPERIENCED) CREATING A DYNAMIC DIGITAL CO-OP ENVIRONMENT Natalie McMullin, Cooperative Education Teacher, and Nicole Beuckelare, Pathways Consultant, Lambton Kent DSB Attend this workshop to learn "how" and "why" we transformed our Co-op environment to an online platform with digital tracking and demonstrations of learning. This session will include a Q&A period to dive deeper into our approach and the pros and cons that we have experienced. (EVERYONE) OCEA SYMPOSIUM 2016 / SYMPOSIUM DE l’AÉCO 2016 / PAGE 3 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 APPRENTICESEARCH.COM: LEVERAGING PROVINCIAL LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION TO SUPPORT STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING THE SKILLED TRADES PATHWAY Kelly Hoey, Executive Director; Fiona Taylor, Director, Marketing and Communications; Tanya Bradley, Community Outreach Coordinator; Jennifer Sorbara, ApprenticeSearch.com Liaison/School Programs, Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC) Students interested in the trades have difficulty navigating the fragmented pathways into the apprenticeship system. Learn how Boards of Education across Ontario are leveraging the redesigned ApprenticeSearch.com to access Labour Market Information to identify job trends, connect with employers and support students interested in pursuing a career in the trades. (EXPERIENCED) (EXHIBITOR / VENDOR) PARTICIPATE – REFLECT – APPLY: THE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CYCLE / PARTICIPER – RÉFLÉCHIR – RÉINVESTIR : LE CYCLE DE L’APPRENTISSAGE PAR L’EXPÉRIENCE Nancy Britton, Education Officer, Ministry of Education, et Lise Paulin, Agente d’éducation, ministère de l’Éducation The development of a reflective mindset gives students the ability to turn every experience into a learning experience. An integral part of Cooperative Education is supporting students in developing the habit of looking for the learning that can be drawn from all life experiences. This workshop will explore creative ways to assist students in developing the skills of reflection. Adopter une approche réflexive permet aux élèves de transformer chaque expérience en expérience d’apprentissage. Une partie intégrante de l’éducation coopérative est de soutenir les élèves pour que ceux-ci prennent l’habitude de tirer des apprentissages de toutes leurs expériences. Cet atelier explorera des solutions créatives pour développer le processus de réflexion. (EVERYONE / TOUS) COACHING STUDENTS TO SUCCESS Brandon Love, Associate Speaker/Creative Consultant and Joel Hilchey, Founder/Speaker, The Beanstalk Project Connecting with students can be challenging. Having coached and helped some of the most disengaged students, we've learned how to guide youth to connect with their authentic goals. In this hilarious and interactive workshop, we'll share effective strategies to help students map out their best possible path. (EVERYONE) INFINITE POSSIBILITIES FOR ASPIRING MÉTIS STUDENTS Rachelle Brunelle-McColl, Employment Developer, and Anne Trudel, Education Officer, Métis Nation of Ontario, Education and Training Branch This presentation will provide an introduction to Métis people, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), MNO education/training programs, and how those programs have been tailored to meet Metis student needs. (EVERYONE) COORDINATORS: THE DUAL CREDIT/CO-OP CONNECTION: FOR EDUCATORS NEW TO DUAL CREDITS Phil Hedges, Education Officer, Ministry of Education and Sonja Vandermeer, Provincial Coordinator, School College Work Initiative Introducing Dual Credits and the School College Work Initiative – a Student Success strategy. We’ll look at policy, practices, sample timetables, results and supports for students. Co-op and Dual Credits make a great combination! (COORDINATORS) EXHIBITOR’S DISPLAYS / ÉTALAGE DES EXPOSANTS Select this workshop time period to visit the Exhibitors and acknowledge their contributions to Cooperative Education and other forms of Experiential Learning. Learn what resources and services they have for you, professionally and personally. Participate in any draw they may have. Bring materials and information back to your school to share with colleagues. B10 Exposants à la salle de bal Metro: Profitez de l'occasion pour visiter les différents kiosques des exposants et reconnaître leurs contributions à l'éducation coopérative et à l'apprentissage par l'expérience. Découvrez les nouvelles ressources et les services qu'ils ont à vous offrir tant sur le plan professionel que personnel. Participez aux différents tirages et procurez-vous la nouvelle documentation afin de la partager avec vos collègues à votre retour dans votre communauté d'apprenants MONDAY, OCTOBER 24th / LE LUNDI 24 OCTOBRE 10:45 – 11:00am / 10h55-11h05 11:00 – 12:00pm / 11h00-12h00 Nutrition Break / Pause – PETUN FOYER SESSION C ~ WORKSHOPS / ATELIERS OCEA SYMPOSIUM 2016 / SYMPOSIUM DE l’AÉCO 2016 / PAGE 4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 RESPONSABILITÉ CIVILE ET LA GESTION DES RISQUÉES 101 Julie Welsh, Coordonnatrice du programme de gestion des risques, Ontario School Boards' Insurance Exchange (OSBIE) Cette présentation offre une formation sur les facteurs sociaux, juridiques et humains qui contribuent à une augmentation des poursuites judiciaires au Canada, un aperçu de la couverture d’assurance responsabilité civile prévue aux membres d’OSBIE, en mettant l’accent sur les principes de la gestion des risques, l’identification des risques et les stratégies de risque disponibles pour les enseignants du programme coopératif pour aider à réduire les blessures et les poursuites judiciaires. Aussi, cet atelier comprendra des études de cas interactives pour montrer comment la norme de soins est interprétée pour déterminer la négligence pour ou contre un conseil scolaire. (TOUS) OYAP 101 Barb Finan, OYAP & Pathways Facilitator, Halton DSB This presentation will be for those new to OYAP. It will seek to identify what an OYAP student is, and the difference between a Co-op / OYAP participant and those in a concentrated or accelerated program. It will touch on the process of identifying and registering these students as well as the inherent benefits of being an OYAP student. (NEW) **PAJO 101: **Lise Paulin, MÉO, rencontrera les nouvelles coordonnatrices et les nouveaux coordonnateurs PAJO durant cet atelier (NOUVEAU) DISCOVER HOW TO USE VIDEO RECORDING TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE YOUR CO-OP CLASSROOM Geoff Sheppard, Community Pathways (Life Skills) Co-op Teacher, Halton DSB Video technology is easier than ever to use. It is not going away. Find out how you can easily build it into your pre-placement, integration and culminating sessions. More importantly, WHY you should? (EXPERIENCED) SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY – MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Jeremy Braithwaite, Lead, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation Fellowship, Loyalist College This session will provide participants with a greater understanding of tools, resources and opportunities available to students considering, or engaged in skills and technology education. Learn more about The W. Garfield Weston Fellowship at Loyalist College, an innovative program designed to support students in skills and their mentors… you! (EXPERIENCED) (EXHIBITOR / VENDOR) MYBLUEPRINT V5.0 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Kaitlyn Heagle, Support Coordinator, myBlueprint.ca Advances in technology are making apps more engaging and accessible than ever- working seamlessly on any device. For 2016-17, we are excited to introduce myBlueprint v5.0 with considerable improvements for Cooperative Education. Join us to learn what’s new and how you can make the most of myBlueprint with your students. (EVERYONE) (EXHIBITOR / VENDOR) MTEL: UPDATE AND SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES WITH USER-BOARD COORDINATORS Guy Brisson, MTEL Application Coordinator, CFORP / CSDCEO and Caroline Chartrand, MTEL Application Coordinator, CFORP / CSC Franco-Nord Intended for Experiential Learning Coordinators of MTEL-user school boards, this workshop wants to provide a forum for exchange between the school boards that use the MTEL web application for managing experiential learning programs, including MTEL's support service. An update will be provided concerning the management of the MTEL project by CFORP, and concerning the new features in the application and the status in the development of other functionalities. Also, it will be an opportunity to discuss other current issues, and share best practices regarding one aspect or another of the application. (ADVANCED) EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH THE COOP WRITER PORTAL David Smith, Manager of Product Development, Cardinal Software In this hands-on workshop we'll go through how a student can contribute to the creation and continued growth of their PPLP. We'll enter the students' journals and timesheets, go through the approval process from the employer and teacher, download and submit assignments, access OYAP trade expectations and finally how a student can print everything. Access will be given to each attendee to the Cardinal Software demo site, complete with sample students and employers for all attendees to try the different features before working on live data back at their home school. (EXPERIENCED) (EXHIBITOR / VENDOR) OCEA SYMPOSIUM 2016 / SYMPOSIUM DE l’AÉCO 2016 / PAGE 5 C8 C9 C10 BECOME A BETTER FACILITATOR: TrainCan, Inc. Margaret Spence Krewen, Manager, Education and Special Projects, TrainCan, Inc. This will be an interactive, self-reflective workshop. Participants will review the concepts of The Adult (Experiential) Learning including: Different Personality Types and Learning Styles; The Adult Learning Cycle and how it relates to different personality types; and The "10 Minute Rule" (EVERYONE) (EXHIBITOR / VENDOR) COORDINATORS: PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIP: “ONE STUDENT AT A TIME” Sonja Vandermeer, Provincial Coordinator, School College Work Initiative and Phil Hedges, Education Officer, Ministry of Education Come and discuss implementation and next steps for your organization. Through scenarios we’ll examine the range of opportunities available to students to help them on their paths to becoming journeypersons. (COORDINATORS) EXHIBITOR’S DISPLAYS / ÉTALAGE DES EXPOSANTS Select this workshop time period to visit the Exhibitors and acknowledge their contributions to Cooperative Education and other forms of Experiential Learning. Learn what resources and services they have for you, professionally and personally. Participate in any draw they may have. Bring materials and information back to your school to share with colleagues. Exposants à la salle de bal Metro: Profitez de l'occasion pour visiter les différents kiosques des exposants et reconnaître leurs contributions à l'éducation coopérative et à l'apprentissage par l'expérience. Découvrez les nouvelles ressources et les services qu'ils ont à vous offrir tant sur le plan professionel que personnel. Participez aux différents tirages et procurez-vous la nouvelle documentation afin de la partager avec vos collègues à votre retour dans votre communauté d'apprenants. MONDAY, OCTOBER 24th / LE LUNDI 24 OCTOBRE 12:05 – 1:05pm / 12h05-13h05 D1 D2 D3 D4 SESSION D ~ WORKSHOPS / ATELIERS OGAPE: MISE À JOUR ET PARTAGE DE PRATIQUES RÉUSSIES AVEC COORDOS-CONSEILS Guy Brisson, Conseiller pédagogique – Projet OGAPE, CFORP / CSDCEO et Caroline Chartrand, Conseillère pédagogique – Projet OGAPE, CFORP / CSC Franco-Nord S'adressant aux coordinations-conseils du service d'apprentissage par l'expérience des conseils scolaires de langue française, cet atelier se veut un échange entre le personnel d'appui du logiciel OGAPE et les conseils scolaires utilisateurs du logiciel. Une mise à jour sera faite sur la gestion du projet du logiciel par le CFORP, sur les nouveautés dans le logiciel et sur le statut des différentes fonctionnalités en développement. Aussi, ce sera l'occasion d'échanger sur d'autres questions actuelles, et de partager des pratiques réussies touchant un aspect ou un autre du logiciel ou de la gestion des programmes d'apprentissage par l'expérience dans un sens plus large. (AVANCÉ) LIABILITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT 101 – FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION TEACHERS Julie Welsh, Risk Management Program Coordinator, Ontario School Boards' Insurance Exchange (OSBIE) The Ontario School Boards' Insurance Exchange (OSBIE) will provide a background on the social, legal and human factors that are contributing to an increase in lawsuits in Canada, an overview of the liability insurance coverage provided to OSBIE member school boards, along with reporting requirements. This workshop will include interactive case studies to demonstrate how standard of care is interpreted to determine negligence for or against a school board. (EVERYONE) LEGAL & ETHICAL ISSUES IN CO-OP Tammy Belanger-Lamothe, Head of Co-op/OYAP, Timmins High & VS, DSB Ontario North East This interactive workshop will go through actual legal & ethical issues that have come up in Co-op programs across Ontario. A game-show style competition will not only educate but it will bring out your competitive spirit to make the very important learning just a little bit more fun! (EVERYONE) ENHANCING STUDENT & TEACHER SUCCESS: CO-OP HOUR & ACTIVITY TRACKING ONLINE Popy Dimoulas-Graham, CEO, Hour Republic Students and teachers require the tools and resources to be efficient. Hour Republic allows students and teachers to track and manage co-op hours and activities online with electronic verification. (EVERYONE) (EXHIBITOR / VENDOR) OCEA SYMPOSIUM 2016 / SYMPOSIUM DE l’AÉCO 2016 / PAGE 6 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 1:05 – 2:15pm / 13h05-14h05 CO-OP MASTERY - TRICKS FOR NEW CO-OP TEACHERS Josef Stetter, Co-op Teacher, Merivale HS and Night & Summer School Co-op Teacher, Ottawa-Carleton DSB Inside tips to maximize Co-op efficiency. Tricks and tips from recruiting. Helping teachers find the perfect Co-op for students. (NEW) USING GOOGLE AND OTHER APPS IN CO-OP/SHSM PROGRAMS Ali Meilach, Experiential Learning ACL/SHSM Lead and Nathalie Barsoumian, Experiential Learning Teacher and SHSM Team member, Toronto DSB This workshop will be an interactive session with demonstrations which focuses on Google Apps for Education as well as other apps to enhance the Co-op classroom and for use in your SHSM program. Tablet recommended for full participation! (EXPERIENCED) ATTENDANCE AND HOUR TRACKING MADE EASY WITH ATTENDED: THE CO-OP CO-APP Ken Flynn, Marketing Manager, AttendED Solutions, Inc. This presentation is a demonstration of the cooperative education software AttendED, a cloud-based software and mobile phone app that provides tools to co-op teachers such as: GPS-based attendance, instant hour-tracking, mileage tracking, health and safety incidents, sharing of documents, easy communication with co-op employers and coordinators, and more. AttendED is a product with five modes: teacher, employer, coordinator, student, and parent; it can be purchased as a full board license or as an individual teacher license. (EVERYONE) (EXHIBITOR / VENDOR) CONNECT, CREATE AND COLLABORATE - USING THE PROVINCIAL VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH YOUR CO-OP STUDENTS Urs Bill, Education Officer, Ministry of Education; Sean Hamilton, Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching Contact, Upper Grand DSB; and Michael Timpano, Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching Contact, Simcoe Muskoka CDSB Have you been looking for ways to leverage technology to manage the workflow in your Co-op classroom? Are you ready for a hands-on experience exploring online resources that provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate learning, archive work and access opportunities anytime and anywhere? Come and join classroom teachers demonstrate how they use technology to enable learning in their classrooms. Don’t forget to bring your device and be prepared for an active exploration of how digital tools can be leveraged for your students. (EXPERIENCED) COORDINATORS: CONNECTING PATHWAYS: EXPANDING SHSM PROGRAM OFFERINGS IN YOUR SCHOOL/BOARD Sudeshna Dutta, Salim Jamal and Reece Morgan, Education Officers, Ministry of Education Join the Ministry SHSM team to discuss and discover how SHSM programs support students in all four pathways. How can we support more students in all pathways through strategic expansion of SHSM programs and/or expanding existing SHSM sectors? (COORDINATORS) EXHIBITOR’S DISPLAYS / ÉTALAGE DES EXPOSANTS Select this workshop time period to visit the Exhibitors and acknowledge their contributions to Cooperative Education and other forms of Experiential Learning. Learn what resources and services they have for you, professionally and personally. Participate in any draw they may have. Bring materials and information back to your school to share with colleagues. Exposants à la salle de bal Metro: Profitez de l'occasion pour visiter les différents kiosques des exposants et reconnaître leurs contributions à l'éducation coopérative et à l'apprentissage par l'expérience. Découvrez les nouvelles ressources et les services qu'ils ont à vous offrir tant sur le plan professionel que personnel. Participez aux différents tirages et procurez-vous la nouvelle documentation afin de la partager avec vos collègues à votre retour dans votre communauté d'apprenants. Lunch / Dîner – PETUN BALLROOM THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! / MERCI POUR VOTRE PARTICIPATION ! OCEA SYMPOSIUM 2016 / SYMPOSIUM DE l’AÉCO 2016 / PAGE 7 Welcome To Blue Mountain RESERVATION BOOKING INFORMATION GROUP NAME: OCEA Symposium 2016 ARRIVAL: Friday, October 21, 2016 GROUP CODE: GRP113037 DEPARTURE: Monday, October 24, 2016 Blue Mountain Resort is excited to be hosting your group stay. In our continuing efforts to ensure an effortless reservation experience, you have access to reserve your accommodations at your leisure by calling our toll free number or going on-line. ONLINE BOOKING PROCEDURE - Click on the following link - https://lodging.bluemountain.ca/booking/#availability Enter arrival and departure dates. Step One: Check Availability Enter Corporate/Promotion Code: GRP113037 Click: Check Availability. Step Two: Choose Room Type Click: Show Results. Review accommodations. Click: SELECT preferred accommodation. 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Provide your group code GRP113037 and group name OCEA Symposium 2016 GROUP DISCOUNTED RATES The following accommodation rates will apply to your contracted block ~ 2 night minimum may apply*** Accommodations Accommodation Type Pre Tax INN Inn Room $129.00 Inn King $129.00 Inn Queen $129.00 Inn Suites $214.00 Mosaic 1 Bedroom $209.00 Mosaic 2 Bedroom $299.00 Mosaic Bachelor $189.00 Mosaic Studio $169.00 Village 1 Bedroom $184.00 Village 2 Bedroom $279.00 Village Bachelor $164.00 Village Studio $159.00 MOSAIC VILLAGE GROUP DISCOUNTED RATES The following accommodation rates will apply but will be based on general availability ~ 2 night minimum may apply*** Accommodations Accommodation Type Pre Tax INN Inn Room $129.00 Inn King $129.00 Inn Queen $129.00 Inn Suites $214.00 Mosaic 1 Bedroom $209.00 Mosaic One bedroom with Den $254.00 Mosaic 2 Bedroom $299.00 Mosaic 2 Bedroom Loft $356.00 Mosaic 3 Bedroom $562.00 Mosaic Bachelor $189.00 Mosaic Studio $169.00 Rivergrass 2 Bedroom $326.00 Rivergrass 3 Bedroom $454.00 Village 1 Bedroom $184.00 Village One bedroom with Den $229.00 Village 2 Bedroom $279.00 Village 3 Bedroom $374.00 Village Bachelor $164.00 Village Studio $159.00 MOSAIC RESORTHOME VILLAGE BOOKING INFORMATION ROOM BLOCK POLICY: Any rooms not picked up in your block will be released (30) days prior to your date of arrival. Reservations may still be made inside of (30) days at the rates outlined above, through general availability. DEPOSIT POLICY: All reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card number with a first night deposit processed on 30 days of arrival and final payment due on departure by cash, credit card, certified cheque or money order. CANCELLATION POLICY: Individuals have 10 days prior to their arrival to cancel or change the departure date (i.e. early departure) of their reservation with a $25.00 administration charge. Individuals who cancel or change their reservation within 10 days of arrival, will be given the opportunity to rebook their reservation for another date up to 12 months from the cancellation date. The deposit will be kept on file up to 12 months. If the individual has not rebooked and stayed within this time frame, the deposit on file will be forfeited. At check in, a $250.00 Blue Mountain Inn or $500.00 suite/condo damage deposit will be required for each unit by cash, credit card or certified cheque. All persons checking in will be required to provide valid photo identification. CHECK-IN TIME: Check-in is any time after 4pm. CHECK-OUT TIME: Check-out is 11am. We look forward to welcoming you to Blue Mountain! Please be advised that record of your reservation may be shared with the organizer(s) of the group function. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Blue Mountain – Information & Reservation Department at [email protected] or 877-445-0231.