Professional Preparation Conference (PPC)
The Professional Preparation Conference (PPC) is an annual multi-day conference that takes place at OISE. The conference is for teacher candidates ready to launch their careers after graduation. In 2025, the conference will be held December 10-12. Registration is limited to OISE MT and MA-CSE students.
Conference Day 1 is All About Careers
The day begins with understanding next steps in your career, how to further your experience and how to apply to school boards. You then attend a career fair – with lots of school boards and international recruiters from Ontario, Canada, and all over the world.
Organizations attending this year include: Appleby College, ApplytoEducation, Aurelia Education Ltd, Calgary Board of Education, Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario (CISO), Continuing & Professional Learning (CPL), Cree School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board, Engage Education, EduTravel Inc., Gakino'amaage: Teach For Canada, Greater Victoria District School Board, Halton Catholic District School Board, Halton District School Board, Jobs In Education, Leading Out, Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Peel District School Board, Pickering College, Pikangikum Education Authority, Prep Academy Tutors, Prospero Teaching, Ridley College, Search Associates Canada, St. Andrew's College & St. Anne's School, The York School, TimePlan Education, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Toronto District School Board, Totally Tutors, Trinity College School, Upper Grand District School Board, Wellington Catholic District School Board.
Day 1 Schedule (Wednesday, December 10, 2025)
| Time (EST) | Modality | Activity | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00–10:30 am | In-Person (OISE G-162) | Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Welcome | 90 mins |
| 10:30–10:45 am | Break | 15 mins | |
| 10:45–11:15 am | In-Person (OISE G-162) | OISE Continuing and Professional Learning (CPL) Additional Qualification (AQ) Presentation | 30 mins |
| 11:15–11:45 am | In-Person (OISE G-162) | Apply to Education Presentation | 30 mins |
| 11:45²¹³¾â€“1:00±è³¾ | Transition to Afternoon Activities | 75 mins | |
| 1:00–5:00 pm | In-Person (OISE 5th Floor) | Career Fair | 5 hours |
Conference of Independent Schools (CIS) Ontario
Conference Day 2 is All About Professional Development
This day will provide information to learn, grow and put your best self forward in the classroom. Each session has been designed by industry professionals and offers a different area of support as you begin your career.
Sessions this year include: New Teacher Panel Discussion, Your Collective Agreement - A Good Read from Beginning to End, Managing Challenging Behaviours through Supportive and Effective Classroom Management, Welcome & Introductions to EFO/OSSTF/OECTA, Professional Conduct in the Age of Social Media, Before the School Bell Rings: Wellness Practices for Teachers, Health & Safety, New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP) from a Union Perspective, and The Role of the Occasional Teacher (Elementary & Secondary)!
Day 2 Schedule (Thursday, December 11, 2025)
| Time (EST) | Activity | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00–10:00²¹³¾ | New Teacher Talk | 1 hour | Panel Presentation
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| 10:00–10:15²¹³¾ | Break | 15 mins | |
| 10:15-11:15am | Topical Presentations | 1 hour | 2 Presentations (pick 1)
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| 11:15-11:30am | Break | 15 mins | |
| 11:30am–12:30 pm | Affiliates Welcome Presentation | 1 hour | Presentations from , , , you attend 1. |
| 12:30–1:15±è³¾ | Lunch Break | 45 mins | |
| 1:15–2:15±è³¾ | Breakout Sessions | 1 hour | 4 Presentations (pick 1)
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| 2:15-2:30pm | Break | 15 mins | |
| 2:30-3:30pm | Occasional Teacher Presentations | 1 hour | 2 Presentations (pick 1)
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Toronto Catholic District School Board
Mock Interviews with School Principals
Year 2 students in the Master of Teaching (Dec. 12) and Master of Arts in Child Study & Education (Dec. 4) programs are interviewed by school principals to practice their interview skills and prepare for the hiring process. This day provides teacher candidates with an incredible opportunity to observe a job interview for a teaching position, facilitated by a Principal or Vice-Principal from a partner school. This day is often a highlight of the PPC for teacher candidates, as they consistently share that it sheds light on the hiring process and provides them with an opportunity to ask questions about the do's and don’ts of a job interview!
MA-CSE mock interviews will take place on December 4, 2025 and MT mock interviews will be on December 12, 2025. Details will be communicated to teacher candidates directly from their respective programs.
