The program provides students with extensive support, both personally and academically. Senior instructor Mary Pat Short coordinates this program and also instructs along with Leanna Parker and Bob Harding. Sandra Elanik, TEP Coordinator, will advise former graduates on courses for completion of their Bachelor of Education. North Slave CTEP Starts in Yellowknife Fifteen future teachers began their TEP Access year at the Yellowknife Campus this fall. The Diploma will be offered from 2000 to 2003.
Students represent most of the communities in the North Slave region, including Yellowknife.
Doreen Baptiste is coordinating the Access year. The Sahtu community-based teacher education program is in its final semester. Two members of the original class will soon complete their Diploma requirements for graduation, while another two of the original group have relocated and are continuing their teacher training in other centres. Una Chinna coordinates this program. The schools in both the Sahtu region and Inuvik deserve a great deal of thanks for their support during the program through shared resources and extensive practical experience for the TEP students.