Hi everyone, A quick reminder that the deadline to submit your Northern Practicum Intentions Application are due no later than October 30! Spots are filling quickly, but we still have a few opportunities available (community profiles and application attached):

* Gillam (Gillam School): 2 spots remaining

* Snow Lake (J.H. Kerr School): 1 spot remaining

* Wabowden (Mel Johnston School): 2 spots remaining Community profiles are attached to help you explore each location. A Northern Practicum with Frontier School Division is a fantastic opportunity for both personal and professional growth and to build meaningful connections with students and communities. Experience education in a whole new way! If you’ve been considering the experience, now is a great time to express your interest! Please fill out this intent form no later than Oct 30, 2026. Please reach out to kelly.lambkin@fsdnet.ca if you have any questions directly related to the communities and opportunities available. Frontier would love to welcome you to the North!

How to Apply Step 1: Express Your Interest (ASAP) If you are interested in participating in the Winter 2027 Northern Practicum, please email Tara.Baxter@umanitoba.ca and Kelly.Lambkin@fsdnet.ca as soon as possible to begin the conversation. Early expressions of interest help us answer your questions, discuss placement opportunities, and provide additional information about the experience. Email: Tara.Baxter@umanitoba.camailto:Tara.Baxter@umanitoba.ca and please copy: Kelly.Lambkin@fsdnet.camailto:Kelly.Lambkin@fsdnet.ca Step 2: Submit Your Application After expressing your interest, complete and submit the Northern Practicum application. If you need a hard copy, please come in-person to the Practicum Office. 📅 Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 (sooner is preferred) ✅ Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Interested Teacher Candidates are encouraged to connect with us and submit their application as early as possible. While applications remain open until October 30, earlier applications provide more time for planning, orientation, housing, travel arrangements, and placement matching. 📅 Practicum Timeline ✅ Complete your Fall 2026 Practicum in your current placement school. ✅ Selected participants will then transition to a Northern Practicum placement for Winter Term 2027. ✅ The Winter Practicum includes an extended practicum block through the end of April 2027. ✅ Approximately 2 of the Practicum Mondays before the practicum block will be orientation days.

Planned Community Day Trip Visit One planned orientation activity will include:

* A day trip and community visit facilitated by Frontier School Division * Transportation provided * Scheduled on a Practicum Monday during the Winter term * An opportunity to learn about local context and Frontier School Division before beginning your placement.

Financial Assistance Available Financial supports are available through:

* Frontier School Division * Faculty of Education funding opportunities

Cohort Experience This initiative is designed to create a strong community among participating Teacher Candidates.

* Learn together * Build professional networks together * Support one another throughout the practicum experience The goal is to foster meaningful connections with peers, schools, communities, and northern educators.

❓Questions? We encourage you to reach out if you would like to learn more about the experience, communities, housing, travel, or supports available.

🚪 Visit the Practicum Office Feel free to stop by the Practicum Office to speak with Tara Baxter about the Northern Practicum opportunity.

Take Your Teaching Beyond the Classroom A Northern Practicum offers the opportunity to develop your professional practice, learn from diverse communities, build meaningful relationships, and gain valuable teaching experience in schools across Northern Manitoba. We look forward to receiving your application no later than October 30, 2026. Tara Baxter Practicum and Partnerships Office Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba Practicum.Education@umanitoba.camailto:Practicum.Education@umanitoba.ca 204-474-8865 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Education logo]