Update from SFU Faculty of Education

SFU sent the following email to students today:

Dear 405/406 Student,  

First, I am pleased to let you know that, as of late yesterday afternoon, we have classroom space for all 369 students who would be out in schools if they were open--this includes EDUC 405/406 students and students enrolled in one of our four school-based modules. This was accomplished with the help of literally dozens of people from across the university.  

Second, I am very pleased to report that we have worked out the first set of contingency plans in response to the current labour dispute in schools. If we are able to start your practicum even as late as October 14th, you will be able to meet all program and certification requirements within the current semester. This may mean that we have to extend the end date of your practicum as late as December 19th, the final day of the fall term for public schools. We continue to work on contingency plans should the start date for your practicum be pushed beyond October 14th. We will advise you as soon as we have that information available.  

As always, we are happy to meet with individuals or groups who have questions or concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact me, your Faculty Associate(s), or your Coordinator.  

Solidarity Committee Meeting - Wednesday during Lunch

All SFU Students are invited to attend the next Solidarity Committee meeting. We will discuss the Dean's response to our request for a forum, decide on a decision making structure, and address any other ideas or matters brought forward by those at the meeting.

The meeting starts at 12:05 PM and will be :50 minutes.

We will meet just outside of the Education Building by Renaissance Coffee.

Hope to see you there. Please spread the word...

Response from SFU Regarding Request for an Open Forum

We received a letter from the SFU administration in response to the request by students for an open forum regarding the public school strike.  Unfortunately, the administration's response to our request was marked "privileged and confidential" and therefore cannot be shared on the webpage.

If you are a student at SFU and would like to be added to our email list, please send an email to SFUeducationstudents@gmail.com. We are in the process of discussing by email how to respond to the reply and figuring how to best communicate in a collegial and productive way with the administration.

Help Spread the Word

 Help spread the word by downloading, printing, and posting the outreach flier where students will see it. By reaching out to as many student teachers as possible we can ensure that all voices are heard. Thanks!

• Download the flier (PDF)

Letter Requesting an Open Forum Sent

Thank you everyone who shared feedback and made edits to the letter requesting an open forum.

The letter was emailed today. We will share any response via email, on Facebook, and on this blog.

The final version of the letter is available below:

• View the letter (PDF)
• View the attachment (statement of principles and expectations) (PDF)

Letter to SFU Admin Requesting an Open Forum

Attention SFU Education Students:

A draft letter calling for an open forum by SFU Faculty of Education was emailed out to SFU education students today. If you would like to help revise or provide feedback, please send an email to SFUeducationstudents@gmail.com requesting the link to the Google Doc. The letter will be sent to administration at 3 PM on Sunday. Thanks!

Statement of Principles and Expectations

The statement of principles and expectations was adopted at the March Response Meeting and provides a framework for moving forward.

• Statement of Principles and Expectations (pdf) - Adopted September 5, 2014