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Our Services
The Réseau des Enseignants Franco-Immigrants de l'Alberta (REFIA) leads several initiatives to support and promote French-speaking teachers from immigrant backgrounds while offering various educational services to the Franco-Albertan community. Through this section, discover our actions and their positive impact on the teaching community, promoting integration, professional development and the influence of French education in Alberta.
Support for future teachers
- REFIA helps future teachers by offering them workshops, conferences and meetings to answer their questions and enrich their teaching skills.
They benefit from practical advice and sharing of experiences with experienced teachers to better understand their profession.
REFIA also promotes peer exchanges through discussion groups on challenges and successes.
Finally, it strengthens the links between future teachers and the educational community, facilitating their integration and encouraging collaborative learning.
Mentoring of Graduating Teachers
- REFIA supports graduating teachers by offering them mentoring and personalized support during their academic internships. It offers workshops and training to strengthen their teaching skills and encourages mutual assistance between interns and experienced teachers.
It also helps them reflect on their practices, teach better and informs them about certification and administrative procedures. In addition, it prepares them for interviews and writing professional files.
Finally, REFIA facilitates meetings with employers and schools, thus promoting their professional integration and success in the profession.
Tutoring and Exam Preparation
- This element REFIA is actively involved in the educational community to promote student success and support teachers. It implements initiatives to improve academic success, offer support for exams and accompany students in their academic journey.
In a preventive approach, REFIA also works to prevent school dropout by offering solutions adapted to the needs of students. In addition, it contributes to reducing educational inequalities by promoting access to resources and equitable support for all.
Thanks to these actions, REFIA actively participates in the construction of an inclusive and caring educational environment.
Member development
- REFIA implements initiatives to reduce job-related stress and help teachers better manage the demands of the job. It also encourages a work-life balance, which is essential for their well-being.
In order to foster a serene environment, REFIA proposes the creation of relaxation zones and stress management programs, as well as the learning of techniques to maintain a good mental balance.
Finally, by supporting teachers in their personal development, REFIA helps to strengthen their self-confidence and job satisfaction, thus creating a more fulfilling and motivating environment.
Professional Development of Members
- REFIA supports teachers in their professional development by strengthening their key skills and helping them keep their expertise up to date in the face of pedagogical innovations. It also allows them to develop team management and decision-making skills to better supervise and collaborate.
Wishing to promote the well-being of teachers, REFIA offers techniques to preserve their mental balance and better manage the challenges of the profession. In addition, it creates spaces for exchange where teachers can discuss their difficulties and find suitable solutions together.
Thanks to these initiatives, REFIA supports teachers in their professional and personal development.
Parent Support
- REFIA supports parents by helping them better support their children's education. Its goal is to strengthen collaboration between families and schools in order to promote educational success.
It organizes workshops and meetings to inform parents about academic expectations, learning methods and strategies to support their children at home. In addition, resources and personalized follow-up are made available to them to address their concerns and the challenges they encounter.
By encouraging open dialogue between parents, teachers and school stakeholders, REFIA helps create a caring and collaborative educational environment that is conducive to student development and success.
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