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Application Process Now Open! | Northern Practicum (Winter Term 2027) in partnership with Frontier School Division
by Faculty of Education Practicum Office 13 Oct '26

13 Oct '26

Hello Teacher Candidates, Thank you to everyone who attended one of the information sessions with Frontier School Division. As a follow-up, we are pleased to share the next step in the process for Teacher Candidates interested in a Winter 2027 Northern Practicum placement. Northern Practicum Application: Teacher Candidates wishing to be considered for a placement with Frontier School Division are asked to complete the application and return it via email to practicum.education(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:practicum.education@umanitoba.ca> as soon as possible. ⏰ To support ongoing conversations with Frontier School Division and facilitate placement planning, housing discussions, arrangements, and other logistics, we encourage interested candidates to submit their completed applications as soon as possible. Please note: Submission of an application does not guarantee a placement and is the next step in the process. Interested in learning more about the communities in Frontier School Division? Visit: Our Communities | Frontier School Division https://www.fsdnet.ca/careers/about-us A northern practicum offers a unique opportunity to learn alongside students, educators, families, and communities in northern Manitoba while gaining valuable professional and personal experiences. We look forward to reviewing your applications and continuing this exciting partnership with Frontier School Division! Warm regards, Thomas Chaput, Director, and Tara Baxter Practicum and Partnerships Office Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba Practicum.Education(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Practicum.Education@umanitoba.ca> 204-474-8865 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Education logo]

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Voluntary B.Ed. Student Participation for the Academic Program Review
by Faculty of Education Associate Dean (Undergrad) 09 Oct '26

09 Oct '26

Hi all, Happy Friday! On October 29th and 30th the External Reviewers of our Faculty’s Undergraduate Academic Program will be on-site to meet with our faculty members, staff members, and undergraduate Education students with respect to our current B.Ed. and PBDE programs. During this site visit, the External Program Reviewers (Dr. Janice Compton, University of Manitoba; Dr. Dianne Gereluk, University of Calgary; and Dr. James Nahachewsky, University of Regina) will be meeting at different times with different members of our Faculty of Education community. This is a perfect opportunity — as a student— for you to voice your ideas about what you value about the current program and what recommendations you would make for improvements that would benefit you, your peers, and future Education students. This opportunity will allow you to share information freely without UM Faculty and staff present. This means that your information will be shared in a confidential way with only the External Reviewers' notes being passed forward in the form of recommendations. This will allow you to share confidently without concerns for how your comments could be judged. As current B.Ed. students, we invite you to attend this meeting with the External Reviewers and your peers in Education room 200, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm on October 29. Please confirm your attendance at this meeting by October 19th, 12:00pm with which we have extended from October 12th. Once you RSVP, an invite will be sent out on October 19th to your UM email. Voluntary B.Ed. Student Participation for the Academic Program Review – Fill out form<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fhGiVq7Nqt> During this meeting, a variety of topics may be discussed including program structure, courses, teaching methodologies, student assessment practices, faculty resources, governance structure, academic responsibility and workload, and more. It is important to note that if you RSVP to attend this meeting, your intended participation is expected, as there are a limited seats available. Given that spaces are restricted to the number of seats available in the designated room, we will confirm that we are holding a space for you. Hence, your RSVP does not serve as an expression of interest but rather your committed intention to attend. We sincerely appreciate the feedback and thoughts about the current and prospective changes to our program. If you have a class scheduled at this time and wish to attend, please contact adu.education(a)umanitoba.ca, and we will try to make alternative arrangements with your Professors/Instructors. Also, if you are unable to attend in person, there will be an opportunity for you to submit your thoughts in writing. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via adu.education(a)umanitoba.ca. Have a wonderful day, All the best, Justin [cid:adfad418-5015-4d2c-8bad-03ae0b71839a] Justin Choy 蔡昭夫 Assistant to Associate Dean Undergraduate and Partnerships On behalf of the Faculty of Education Room 205, Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Hello from Justin! Faculty Updates
by Faculty of Education Associate Dean (Undergrad) 09 Oct '26

09 Oct '26

Good morning everyone, As some of you may already know, Joel, the previous Assistant to the Associate Dean (Undergraduate and Partnerships), has moved on from being Dr. Serebrin's assistant. I have now taken over this role. My name is Justin Choy, and I am transitioning from my previous position at the Student Services front desk. I have had the opportunity to meet some of you already, and I look forward to getting to know the rest of you in the future. If you need assistance contacting Dr. Serebrin, questions on our mandatory program days, confusion on what is required for types of certifications, awards and bursaries, reporting extended absences, accessing UM Learn resources, discussing concerns related to the program, or have any other questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at ADU.Education(a)umanitoba.ca. Of course, I am also here in person just a door down from where I was at the front in Room 205. I wish you all the best in your studies and hope you have a great long weekend. Most likely you will hear from me soon! Best wishes, Justin [cid:b3448620-94cd-40df-af0b-111e8f52976b] Justin Choy 蔡昭夫 Assistant to Associate Dean Undergraduate and Partnerships On behalf of the Faculty of Education Room 205, Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Fund the Future - Fall 2026
by Faculty of Education Student Council FTF 06 Oct '26

06 Oct '26

Hello Teacher Candidates! Want to make the most of your practicum experience? EdSC offers grant money through the Fund the Future program that can be used to enhance your practicum block for you and your students! As a bonus, all materials funded will be donated to your partner school after your practicum block. Fund the Future grant applications are now open for Fall Term 2026. Online applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm to be considered for funding. Below is more information on the program and a link to apply. Program Goals * Support the professional development of teacher candidates. * Encourage effective and meaningful contributions to the field of education. Examples that may be eligible for funding * Start new programs, initiatives, and clubs in your practicum school. * Funding new supplies, equipment, or instruments for your practicum class/school that will be used during your lesson and that the school cannot help you financially. * Clinicians, specialists, special guests, or other people you want to bring in for a lesson. * Other initiatives approved by the Fund the Future Committee. Funding Information * Fund the Future distributes $10,000 of grants each year to UofM Faculty of Education Students. There is $5000 allocated to each term. * An individual student is eligible to receive a maximum of $500 in one academic year. * Fund the Future is a competitive application process and only the best applications will receive funding. * Funding will occur via reimbursement upon presentation of receipts. * The Education Student Council Fund the Future Committee reserves the right to fully fund, partially fund, or reject the application based on the established selection criteria and/or number of applications. * All materials purchased will be donated to the teacher candidates’ practicum school following their practicum experience. Application Deadline * Fall Term 2026 – Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM Application Link: https://forms.gle/UznwCmGRmSW2NWJf8 If you have any questions, please reach out to the EDSC Treasurer at ftf.edsc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ftf.edsc@umanitoba.ca> Thank you! Kelsey Fillion Treasurer, FTF Committee Chair Education Student Council Email: ftf.edsc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ftf.edsc@umanitoba.ca>

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Interested in Northern Practicum? Winter 2027 Information Form & October 6 Session
by Faculty of Education Practicum Office 05 Oct '26

05 Oct '26

Curious about Northern Practicum and what an experience with Frontier School Division could look like? If you are interested in exploring a Northern Practicum placement for Winter Term 2027 (practicum block in March and April), please complete the 🔗 Northern Practicum Interest Form<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/N5PUpdqnSG?origin=lprLink> Please complete this form if you attended the Northern Practicum information during Orientation, plan on attending the October 6th session, and/or if you are interested in learning more about completing a practicum placement in Northern Manitoba during the Winter Term 2027 practicum block (March–April 2027). Completing this form does not commit or guarantee you to a Northern Practicum placement. It allows the Practicum Office to identify interested Teacher Candidates and follow up with additional information, opportunities, and next steps. Please join us in person on Tuesday, October 6, from 12:30–1:20 p.m. for an information session with Kelly Lambkin, Frontier School Division. Come hear more about the opportunity, learn about Frontier School Division, and ask your questions directly. 📅 Tuesday, October 6 🕧 12:30–1:20 p.m. 📍 Room 323, Education Building 👤 Kelly Lambkin, Frontier School Division 📩 RSVP for the October 6th session by completing the Northern Practicum Interest Form<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/N5PUpdqnSG?origin=lprLink>. Please let us know if you have any questions! Practicum and Partnerships Office Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba Practicum.Education(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Practicum.Education@umanitoba.ca> 204-474-8865 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Education logo]

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Information for 2027 Graduates
by Faculty of Education Student Council Grad 05 Oct '26

05 Oct '26

Hello 2027 Graduates, We hope you have all had a great start to your final year at the Faculty of Education. We have some exciting updates to share with you as well! Graduation Photos 📸 October 14-16th 2026 Graduation photos are now available for booking. Please use this QR code to book your time slots. [cid:980af2fc-dca7-4a28-afeb-c2d1adf449db] Available slots: October 14th 9:45AM - 3:45PM October 15th 8:00AM - 3:45PM October 16th 8:00AM - 2:45PM Each appointment slot is approximately 15 minutes. A $30 sit fee is required ahead of time and is payable when booking. Please note that these slots are primarily for Middle Years and Senior Years students as Early Years students are off-campus. There will be additional dates for EY students in January 2027 and time for retakes in May 2027. If these slots fill, there will be more dates provided for SY and MY students. If you require any additional help in booking, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-457-8212. Mom's Pantry Fundraiser🍪Due October 9th 2026 Support our 2027 Graduation Dinner and Dance by purchasing your favourite treats through Mom's Pantry! Access the website at https://momspantry.ca or through the QR code below. When ordering and checking out, please click "Fundraiser Order (Group Pickup)" and use Order Number #419744 and Passcode #34905 OR search "Faculty of Education Student Council". The fundraiser will close on October 9th and pickup will be on October 30th at the student council office. Please feel free to also share this information with your family and friends! [cid:7cc4ae16-d3c2-466a-a51a-dd8d12415e71] Graduation Dinner and Dance: Save the Date 🎓 June 5th 2027 We are thrilled to announce that the 2027 Graduation Dinner and Dance will be held on June 5th 2027 at Club Regent Event Centre! More information about the event will be following soon. If you have any questions regarding any of the above information, please come by the student council office and we would be happy to help you out! Sincerely, Grad Chairs Natalya, Emma, & Joanne

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Required Professional Learning: Introduction to Neurodiversity in Education now available in UM Learn – extended to November 2nd, 2026
by Faculty of Education Associate Dean (Undergrad) 02 Oct '26

02 Oct '26

Sent by Justin Choy on behalf of Nadine Barlett, Associate Professor and Department Head. Dear Bachelor of Education Students, We have resolved the issue with the online professional learning module, Introduction to Neurodiversity in Education: Foundations for Neuro-Inclusive Teaching and Professional Practice, and it should now be available in UM Learn. This professional learning is required and due to challenges with access we have extended the date that it must be completed to November 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM. It is self-paced and will take approximately 4.5 hours to complete. The module has been added to your Practicum course in UM Learn. To access it: 1. Go to Contents in your Practicum course. 2. Select the Introduction to Neurodiversity in Education module. 3. Download the accompanying workbook as a PDF. 4. View the professional learning video by pressing Play. You may complete the professional learning at your own pace and return to it as needed. Once you have completed the professional learning, you will receive a notification that you have earned an award. To access and download your certificate: 1. Go to Assessments > Awards > My Awards in UM Learn. 2. Select Introduction to Neurodiversity in Education. 3. Click Generate Certificate to download your certificate as a PDF. Thank you for your attention to this required professional learning. If you have any questions, please contact Adwoa Amponsa at amponsa2(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:amponsa2@myumanitoba.ca> Kind regards, Nadine [cid:7e1a0f6b-9b91-47e5-addd-ae233eda6ba8] Justin Choy Assistant to the Associate Dean Undergraduate and Partnerships Faculty of Education Room 205 Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 204-474-9015 The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Required Practicum Information Form for Fall 2026 – Due October 27 and clarification on PD Session(s) in October
by Faculty of Education Practicum Office 01 Oct '26

01 Oct '26

Hello Teacher Candidates, The Practicum Office requires all Teacher Candidates currently in practicum to complete the mandatory Practicum Information Form linked below. The form collects important information about your current placement, including your Mentor Teacher(s), teaching assignment and grade levels, opportunities within your teachable(s) and/or specialization areas, professional development, and the support you are receiving during practicum. 🔗 Practicum Information Form<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mDHNVh2j6S?origin=lprLink> for Fall 2026 Deadline: October 27, 2026 [QRCode for Fall 2026 Practicum Placement Information] Completion of required practicum documentation is a professional obligation, and it is your responsibility to ensure the form is submitted by the deadline. Teacher Candidates who do not complete the form by the deadline will have a follow-up with the Practicum Director. MTS Professional Development Day Clarification As part of the form, you will be asked to provide information about your participation in professional development, which are a part of your practicum expectation. Please remember that your MTS Professional Development Day activities must be equivalent to a full school day. This may consist of one full-day session or a combination of sessions that together are equivalent to a full school day. Please provide information about the session(s) you attended when completing the form. Thank you for taking the time to complete this required form. The information you provide helps the Practicum maintain accurate practicum information, understand the experiences and opportunities available to Teacher Candidates. If you have questions about the form or your practicum experience, please contact us at practicum.education(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:practicum.education@umanitoba.ca>. Thank you, Practicum Office Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba Practicum.Education(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Practicum.Education@umanitoba.ca> 204-474-8865 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Education logo]

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Access to Neurodiversity Professional Learning in UM Learn
by Faculty of Education Associate Dean (Undergrad) 01 Oct '26

01 Oct '26

Sent by Joel McFarlane on behalf of Dr. Nadine Bartlett - Associate Professor and Department Head Dear B.Ed. students, It has come to our attention that some students have not been able to access the Neurodiversity Professional Learning in UM Learn. We are currently working to resolve this issue, and we thank you for your patience. We will send an issue once it is resolved. Kind regards, Nadine [cid:4315ebd3-c18f-49bc-ae92-26c7e792a2a5] Joel McFarlane Assistant to the Associate Dean Undergraduate and Partnerships Faculty of Education Room 205 Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 204-474-9015 The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Required Professional Learning: Introduction to Neurodiversity in Education - Gift Card Draw
by Faculty of Education Associate Dean (Undergrad) 01 Oct '26

01 Oct '26

Sent by Justin Choy on behalf of Dr. Nadine Bartlett - Associate Professor and Department Head Dear B.Ed. students, On October 15, we will hold 3 draws for $50 gift cards. All students who have completed the Neurodiversity in Education module in UM Learn by that date will be entered into the draws. As a reminder, completion of this module is required professional learning for all B.Ed. students, including students in the Neuroaffirming Cohort. If you have any questions or concerns, Adwoa Amponsa via: amponsa2(a)myumanitoba.ca. Kind regards, Nadine [cid:6e0439c5-daec-42ed-a721-a45687a07521] Justin Choy Assistant to the Associate Dean Undergraduate and Partnerships Faculty of Education Room 205 Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 204-474-9015 The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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