QPAT-APEQ Podcast

Mike Di Raddo speaks with Tara Achkar of Starling about their Thoughtful Tuesdays. Thoughtful Tuesdays When: First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM _______ Moment du mardi- Une initiative pour pratiquer la pleine conscience Quand: Chaque premier mardi du mois Période: À partir du 5 octobre 2021 | 17 h 00  

"Celebrating Teachers – we see you, value you, and applaud you" « Honneur aux enseignant·es! On vous apprécie et on vous dit merci! » - CTF-FCE

QPAT, in collaboration with Elaheh Bos of Plant Love Grow, will be presenting an all-day pre-convention workshop on Thursday October 14. This workshop is designed for new teachers, however it is open to all as the topic is pertinent no matter what stage a teacher is at in their career. Description: Practical tools and strategies to use when faced with difficult situations. Explore QPAT's new guide...

QPAT President Heidi Yetman answers a few questions in this first episode of the new "Who is your President?" series.  

Intersectorial Agreement in Principle Salary - April 1 2020: 2% (retroactive) - April 1 2021: 2% (retroactive) - April 1 2022: 2% 2 premiums: $600 each Committees on Parental Rights and Pension to prepare for 2023 Some gains in regional disparities  

QPAT President Heidi Yetman gives an overview of the current health and safety guidelines at the start of this school year.

COVID-19 has created an unprecedented amount of uncertainty and challenges in the teaching profession. With unclear procedures and the threat of infection, while still maintaining education standards, it's hard to have the energy to care for someone important: yourself.  We want to help by creating a mental fitness challenge for teachers. Join our 6-week interactive Mental Fitness challenge with o...

Rosemary Sadlier: Social justice advocate, researcher, writer, and speaker on Black History is back to continue the on-going dialogue on anti-racism education.  

QPAT's message to the government and the media is that if schools and centres have to close, then emergency online learning should be implemented. - Heidi Yetman, QPAT President   Le message de l'APEQ au gouvernement et aux médias est que si les écoles et les centres doivent fermer, alors l'apprentissage en ligne d'urgence devrait être mis en œuvre. - Heidi Yetman, présidente de l'APEQ  

This is the audio version of the presentation given at the QPAT Convention 2020.  Now that the school year is rolling, you want to keep your students engaged in their learning. Join this webinar where we will look at some fun, engaging, and powerful ways students can demonstrate their understanding whether they are face-to-face in your classrooms, or working remotely from home. Whether you are wor...

The trick to a healthier mind is learning how stress and anxiety works and how to take control of our mental health. This workshop will walk through how stress and anxiety impacts our mind and bodies and how we can control this natural reaction. To register or access your account: https://app.starlingminds.com/registration/QPAT

In this session, I want to be able to share some ways in which we can take the experiences that have come from our isolation, introspection, and our opportunities to become a bit more informed, and from that, work towards a future where we are better prepared. The isolation was created due to the global pandemic and our need to protect our own health and the health of our families and community th...

Elaheh Bos of Plant, Love, Grow shares her emotional health recommendations and resources for teachers and students.  

In supporting diversity, where do we begin in order to move forward together?

A Message from QPAT President Heidi Yetman: April 23, 2020 Un message de la présidente de l'APEQ, Heidi Yetman : 23 avril 2020

A message from QPAT President Heidi Yetman - April 9, 2020 Un message de la présidente de l'APEQ, Heidi Yetman (9 avril 2020)

This episode is part 2 of our Parental Rights series, looking at PATERNITY and ADOPTION rights and benefits for teachers working in the English public sector of the province of Quebec.    Cet épisode fait partie de la deuxième section de notre série sur les droits parentaux, qui traite des droits de paternité et d'adoption des enseignantes et enseignants qui travaillent dans le secteur public angl...

Negotiations / négociations A message from QPAT President Heidi Yetman on March 27, 2020 Un message de la présidente de l'APEQ, Heidi Yetman – le 27 mars 2020

In celebration of International Women's Day, Stephanie McLellan discusses her journey to becoming President of the Laurier Teachers Union.  She discusses her own successes, struggles, and what she has learned along the way, being a life-long learner.   _________________________ Pour célébrer la Journée internationale de la femme, Stephanie McLellan discute de son parcours pour devenir présidente d...

Dans cette épisode du podcast de l'APEQ, nous fournirons de l'information sur les droits parentaux : plus précisément, quelles mesures une enseignante devrait-elle prendre lorsqu'elle apprend qu'elle est enceinte? Pourquoi certaines enseignantes sont-elles en congé pendant leur grossesse et pourquoi d'autres continuent-elles à travailler? Quel genre de prestations ces enseignantes reçoivent-elles...

What steps should a teacher take when she finds out that she is pregnant?  Why are some teachers off during their pregnancy and why do others continue to work?  What kind of benefits do these teachers receive when on maternity leave from the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) and from their school board?  What if a teacher is not tenured - can she still have a maternity leave?

QPAT President Heidi Yetman discusses Bill 40 and it's possible implications. _________________________________________ La présidente de l'APEQ, Heidi Yetman, discute les implications du projet de loi 40.