Teacher. Psychologist. Scholar. Assistant Professor in Psychology & Education, Mount Saint Vincent University. Advocate for quality schools and School Psych.
Swift Current & Halifax
Joined February 2012
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Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
Can we just take a ⏳ to think about how much ⏱️ and 💸 we are putting into addressing the mental health needs of Ss in later yrs that could be eliminated if we addressed their literacy needs in K & 1. Ensuring these children don’t have to suffer anxiety, stigma, depression , etc
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
If sleep is the only kind of rest you get this weekend,
You're setting yourself up to fail next week.
There are actually 7 types of rest we need,
explains Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith,
And sleep is only a PART of ONE of those 7:
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
We're hiring a PT data analyst for my lab at MSVU. Remote/hybrid position. We study the impact of early life experiences on biological and psychosocial development in infants and children. Please RT/share!
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Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
On Thursday, July 25, MSVU researcher Dr. Phillip Joy and colleagues from @feednovascotia will present the results of their recent research about food insecurity among LGBTQ+ Nova Scotians. msvu.ca/community-discussion…
ALT Community discussion about food insecurity among LGBTQ+ Nova Scotians
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
The STF has declared a bargaining impasse. Sanctions will be implemented. More details to follow later this evening.
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
Say hello to Kristy Norton! 🌟 Kristy provides counseling and academic strategy services, helping clients find balance and achieve their goals. Get started with Kristy by referring clients at brunswickcreek.ca. #Counseling #AcademicStrategy
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
The next session in our series is on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2pm EST. Dr. Jennifer Chalmers will be leading a workshop on Current Considerations in Working with Indigenous Peoples in the Rural and Northern Context.
Interested in joining us? Register here: forms.office.com/r/yjWryFCAB…
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
Important work happening in BC. Noting the commitment to professional learning alongside changes to screening & interventions 📣 Would love to see @SKGov respond with similar actions following the recent SK Human Rights Commission’s report on equitable education.
Today in @NVSD44 we announced new early literacy screening & interventions for students, including more professional development for teachers & staff.
Supports will help students with dyslexia & other learning disabilities be more successful.
Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/30699
ALT Image shows Minister Singh, Premier Eby, MLA Chant, and Alicia Smith from Dyslexia Canada.
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
If you are a K-4 reading teacher anywhere in Canada, we invite you to participate in our study. Your role? A quick survey about foundational rdg skills now and again a year from now 📖 questionnaire.simplesurvey.c…
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
K-4 teachers, consider participating in this study!
If you are a K-4 reading teacher anywhere in Canada, we invite you to participate in our study. Your role? A quick survey about foundational rdg skills now and again a year from now 📖 questionnaire.simplesurvey.c…
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
Read the @schooledpsyc newsletter to find out what is happening in educational and school psychology practice across Canada 😄 #StayingConnected
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Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
Job opportunity for a research coordinator working with me at MSVU, Halifax, NS. Please share with those who may be interested.
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The next session in our workshop series is entitled "Implicit Bias and Gender Diversity," led by @AnastasiaJane01 on February 9, 2024 from 12-2pm EST. Register here : forms.office.com/r/STGr9Gnjp…
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
Our fifth Grand Rounds and Watercooler Conversations workshop is coming up on January 12, 2024 from 12-2pm EST, led by Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos.
Register here:
forms.office.com/r/HfrBkXVhm…
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
The MSVU Faculty Association held a strike vote this week and voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate. With 99% of members voting, 97% voted “YES” in supporting their bargaining team as it heads into conciliation with the employer in early January @MSVU_Halifax
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
Looking forward to the first cohort for this program! Join us at @MSVU_Halifax fall 2024.
NS teachers — Come study the science of reading with us! Complete your M.Ed. in Literacy in our new on campus cohort - Sept 2024 start date . @MSVU_Halifax
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
Psychological assessments by #schoolpsychologists provide diagnoses + input to IEP. #Schoolpsychologists also support early identification/intervention. 1 psych to 500 Ss is recommended to eliminate wait lists. #SchoolPsychWeek @Anniekidder @nasponline
October is #LearningDisbilitiesAwarenessMonth
Have you ever struggled to explain #LearningDisabilities to a student, parent, or co-worker? Our intro to LDs video is a perfect way to learn the basics!
youtube.com/watch?v=PR99gf1O…
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
Youth with different gender expression in a Sask school on Monday: "Hey friends, can you call me he/him instead of she/her? Don't tell the teacher, I'm not ready for my parents to know yet."
Students: "sure thing. We like you and want to make sure you're comfortable." #skpoli
Dr. Conor Barker retweeted
For anyone who needs to hear this today.
Change is inevitable.
Let’s do the work and make it happen.
#skpoli
