CIAAA & CIOS Opportunities
January 19, 2023 by admin
Filed under Canadian Sport Features, Monthly Highlights
  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES! In 2023, OFSAA is once again committed to the continuation of online learning for teacher-coaches, athletic directors and community volunteers. OFSAA is excited to share the upcoming program initiatives of the Coaching In Ontario Schools (CIOS) and the Canadian Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (CIAAA). To gain complete information, just click HERE for the CIOS and HERE for the CIAAA. Here’s a snapshot of the online course dates and offerings for both programs. CIOS COURSE This program was developed by the Coaching Association of Canada and OFSAA to give teacher-coaches and community volunteers the special skill-set needed to coach effectively in the school environment. The three-hour course, available in English and French, is NCCP accredited and participants will also receive an OFSAA Certificate of Completion. Courses will run from 6pm to 9pm (ET) and the dates are as follows: January 24 and April 5. *The deadline to register for the January 24 session is Friday, January 20. REGISTER ONLINE HERE For more information on CIOS, please contact Erik Espinola, Assistant Director, OFSAA, at erik@ofsaa.on.ca. CIAAA The CIAAA offers a wide-ranging mixture of content and networking for the high school Athletic Director. “WINTER WEBINAR SERIES STARTS NEXT WEEK” Thursday, January 26: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern • LTP 504C – Legal Issues I: The Basics of Negligence, Liability and Risk Management Friday, January 27: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern • LTP COURSE – 503C Athletic Administration: Enhancing School-Based Athletic Programs Sunday, February 12: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern • LTP COURSE – 608C Management Strategies & Organization Techniques REGISTER ONLINE HERE CIAAA NATIONAL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR CONFERENCE This year’s NATIONAL AD CONFERENCE will be held in person and registration is open.Early Bird pricing is in effect until January 31. This year’s conference will take place April 20, 21, 22 in Vancouver. There will be some outstanding guest speakers along with excellent professional development opportunities. REGISTER ONLINE HERE If you have any questions about the CIAAA, please contact Jim Barbeau, OFSAA Sport Coordinator, at jim@ofsaa.on.ca. We hope that you are able to take advantage of these professional development opportunities! |
