Teachers: September 2013 Archives

Friday September 13, 2013

Shortage of Educational Psychologists on PEI

Posted by Bill van Asperen

A national organization says PEI already had a shortage of educational psychologists BEFORE half the staff went on leave this year. Dr. Karen Cohen says PEI already had a shortage. Students are already waiting two to three years to get a learning disability or behavioral assessment. Laura Chapin gives us an update.

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Categories: Education/Learning, Teachers

Thursday September 5, 2013

Kids Back to School - Teacher's Challenges

Posted by Bill van Asperen

Island teachers are facing new challenges, according to the PEI Teachers Federation. From loss of teaching positions to a proposed cut of common assessments, to an increase in PD Days. On this back to school day, Education Minister Alan MacIsaac joined Island Morning to discuss these concerns and about the loss of teaching positions and a lack of resources for students. We also spoke about common assessments and an increase in professional development days as well.

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