Thank you for taking time to write this letter of reference. We value your input and ask that you make comments based on your direct observation of the applicant’s work with children and or/youth. When applicable, provide examples and descriptors. It is helpful to include, without being limited to, the following in your comments about the applicant:

• The length of time and capacity that you have known him/her
• His/her strengths and interests
• Description of his/her interactions with children and adults
• His/her perspectives about teaching and learning
• Description of responsibilities and activities undertaken
• How he/she deals with problems or challenges
• His/her ability to communicate with others
  

Letters should be written on school/company letterhead, must include the applicants full name, be original and be signed by the referee.

Letters may be either sent directly to the PDP Admissions office by the referee or submitted by the applicant in a sealed envelope with the referee’s signature across seal to;

PDP Admissions Office, EDB 8624
Faculty of Education

Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

**References for PTEM applicants should be mailed directly to:

Special Programs Advisor
Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University - Surrey Campus

250 - 13450 - 102 Avenue

Surrey, BC V3T 0A3