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New opportunities for non-credited professional development with the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs

OFFA with its Coordinator - Provincial network for administrators and teachers of French programs in British Columbia, are developing new non-credit professional development opportunities for teachers in Core French, Immersion and Francophone programs. Check this page regularly for upcoming activities.

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If you have questions or requests for your school district, please contact us at: educ_offa@sfu.ca

 

Featured Event

芦J'enseigne en fran莽ais禄 Conference

Friday, February 13, 2026, in Surrey

You are invited to the fourth edition of the 鈥淛'enseigne en fran莽ais鈥 conference. This invitation is extended to all teachers who see themselves in the 鈥淛'enseigne en fran莽ais鈥 context in British Columbia! In addition to workshops, there will be an exhibitors' lounge offering numerous thematic resources, a book signing with the keynote speaker, and a cocktail reception where you can mingle with colleagues from across the province.

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Upcoming events

The Centre for Research and Practice in Teacher Education's Reading Club

The Centre for Research and Practice in Teacher Education invites you to join the monthly bilingual reading group to continue your community of practice with your peers during and after your training.

For this first Book Club, which will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., we invite you to a discussion on the following article by Dr. Marika Kunnas:  

Who is Dr. Kunnas? You can watch to learn more about this education researcher.

The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Isabelle C么t茅. You can participate in French and/or English. This is a bilingual space for reflection for teachers interested in issues of diversity in French programs (Core French, French immersion, and Francophone programs).

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Alice A. Proph猫te's Reading Club

Join us on March 4 and 11, 2026, for a virtual book club hosted by author and professor Alice A. Proph猫te, where you can discuss her books and ask her questions! Sign up for one or two sessions depending on your availability and preferences. 

March 4th Reading Club : Myriam, c艙ur Canado-Carib茅en 鈥 Tome 1 鈥 Ses nouveaux horizons

Online | 3:30 - 4:15pm | Free |* In French
 

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March 11 Reading Club: Destination Canada 鈥 Le froid de l鈥櫭﹖ranger

Online| 3:30 - 4:15pm | Free | * In French

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Past events

Workshop series presented by Dr. Caroline Erdos - June 2024

Screening, Assessment, Diagnosis & Intervention in French Immersion

During this workshop, Dr. Caroline Erdos will discuss best practices of screening, assessment, diagnostic, and intervention that are aligned with research evidence, within the context of French Immersion.

Topics that will be addressed during this interactive workshop :

  • Recap of what research evidence says about diverse learners in the context of multilingualism
  • Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and response to intervention (RtI)
  • Recognizing and addressing potential sources of difficulty in the classroom
  • Timely and evidence-based identification and response to student needs (Early screening that levels the playing field, Disentangling language or reading disorder from incomplete second/additional language acquisition, Best practices for intervention in bilingual contexts)
  • Advice for parents

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Supporting Diverse Learner Profiles in French Immersion

During this workshop, Dr. Caroline Erdos will present evidence-based research to understand profiles of learning disability and other neurodevelopmental disorders and how best to support students with these profiles in French immersion.

Topics that will be addressed during the workshop :

  • Understanding Developmental Language Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysorthographia, Dyscalculia, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and Syndromes
  • Simulation of hearing impairment, visual impairment, and lexical access issues
  • Review of classroom adaptations specifically aligned with diverse profiles of difficulty

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Bilingualism & Biliteracy: A Superpower Within Reach of All Learners

During this workshop, Dr. Caroline Erdos will present evidence-based research and recommend practical strategies that educators can use to support the French immersion program. She will share practices to best reach all French Immersion learners so that students remain in the program from kindergarten to grade 12 and graduate with a double dogwood diploma as a bi路plurilingual person.

The following questions will be answered:

  • French immersion more than 55 years later 鈥 what do we know?
  • What does research evidence tell us about bilingualism and biliteracy in the context of diverse education needs?
  • How can we best support bilingualism and biliteracy for all in educational contexts?

Read the workshop documents

  • Semaine FrancoFUN - July 2-5, 2024
  • 芦J'enseigne en fran莽ais禄 Conference - February 16, 2024
  • Administrators' Network Conference - February 15, 2024
  •  - April 3 & 24, 2023
  •  - April 19 and May 17, 2023
  •  - February 9, April 13 and May 4, 2023
  •  - January 21 and February 25, 2023
  •  - January 18, February 1 and 15, 2023
  •  - December 5, 2022, January 16, February 13, March 13, and April 17, 2023
  •  - November 28, 2022, January 23 and February 27, 2023
  •  - November 17, 2022, January 10, February 7, March 7 and April 11, 2023