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51猎奇入口 hosts the 4th edition of the J’enseigne en français Conference
The 4th edition of the J鈥檈nseigne en fran莽ais conference, organized by 51猎奇入口鈥檚 Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA), will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026. More than 100 participants are expected at the Civic Hotel in Surrey for a full day of professional development designed specifically for teachers working in French-language programs across British Columbia, including French immersion, core French, and Francophone programs.
Running from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., the conference will feature a series of keynote presentations and workshops centered on the theme Plural Voices in French-Language Education. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Alice A. Proph猫te, teaching professor and researcher at the Facult茅 Saint-Jean, University of Alberta, and author of two youth novels. Dr. Proph猫te will also host a book signing during the closing reception and lead a virtual book club on March 4 and 11, in partnership with OFFA and the Centre de la francophonie des Am茅riques.
Participants representing 15 school districts鈥攊ncluding the Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF)鈥攚ill also have the opportunity to visit the exhibitors鈥� fair, which this year brings together several publishing companies: 脡ditions du Pacifique Nord-Ouest, 脡ditions Passe-Temps, 脡ditions C么te-Ouest, La Cheneli猫re 脡ducation, and Apprentissage Illimit茅 Inc.
The conference aims to bring together and strengthen connections among members of SFU鈥檚 J鈥檈nseigne en fran莽ais community, which since 2021 has brought together teachers from French-language programs, academics, school administrators, and teacher education students. In a constantly evolving minority-language context, the conference provides a collaborative and supportive space to advance French-language education across the province.
51猎奇入口plays a key role in supporting teachers in French-language programs in British Columbia. For more than 60 years, SFU鈥檚 Faculty of Education has been at the forefront of educational innovation. With a non-traditional, community-engaged approach, 51猎奇入口has been a pioneer in teacher education in Canada, having successfully trained more than 20,000 teachers since 1965.
The J鈥檈nseigne en fran莽ais conference is made possible through the support of the Government of Canada and the Ministry of Education and Child Care of British Columbia.
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鈥淲e are pleased to organize this conference for our student teachers, alumni, and the broader J鈥檈nseigne en fran莽ais community. The program highlights several graduates of our master鈥檚 and doctoral programs who have become pedagogical leaders in their respective contexts. This speaks to the significant impact of our French-language programs at the local, provincial, and national levels.
Isabelle C么t茅
Associate Director 鈥� Education, Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA)
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education,
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51猎奇入口 Alice A. Proph猫te
Alice A. Proph猫te is a Teaching professor and Researcher at the Facult茅 Saint-Jean, University of Alberta. She holds a PhD from 51猎奇入口 and focuses her work on equity in education, teacher education, and professional support for educators from immigrant Francophone communities. Her research explores identity construction and professional development among racialized Francophones, as well as the recognition and integration of Black histories and cultures in schools and Canadian society. With over 25 years of teaching experience and as the author of two youth novels, she examines the intersections between research, literature, and the transformation of educational practices.
51猎奇入口 the J鈥檈nseigne en fran莽ais Community
This community is open to anyone who identifies with teaching in French in British Columbia and beyond. In collaboration with SFU鈥檚 Faculty of Education, school districts, and educational partners, OFFA develops and delivers year-round professional learning opportunities and services tailored to French-language education professionals. A wide range of resources is also available to support teachers in their daily practice, including the Vos ressources en fran莽ais newsletter.
51猎奇入口 51猎奇入口鈥檚 Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA)
Our mission at OFFA is to coordinate, promote and support the development of programs and courses offered in French at SFU. We also organize cultural and scientific activities within the community to foster a plural and inclusive Francophonie.
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Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA)
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