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VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD

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REGISTRATION: Ways to register:

A. Online at http://www2.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/Prod/default.htm

1. Go to Current Pro‐D Opportunities or District Pro‐D ‐ February 21, 2014 or April 28, 2014.

2. Log in with your VSB user ID & password.

3. Follow the prompts to register for your workshop(s). Click on “ADD TO CART” and “REGISTER NOW” to complete the registration process.

4. You will receive immediate email notification indicating you are either confirmed or on a waiting list.

B. Email your registration to [email protected] .

Why register on or before the deadline date:

A. Registration cannot be processed after the deadline date.

B. EOC/TOC requests (if indicated) cannot be processed less than 6 working days prior to all workshops.

C. Seating and catering information have to be determined on or before the deadline date.

Important Reminders:

A. Payment Information: (for a workshop with fee requirement) Payments must be received 2 days after the registration deadline date to secure your spot. If payment is not received by this date, your place may be given to someone on the waitlist. Workshop fee receipts will be sent electronically within 7 – 10 working days after the workshop date.

B. Cancellations: Email [email protected] to cancel. By cancelling your registration on or before the workshop registration deadline, you are giving chance to those on the waiting list to be registered.

C. Please keep your online profile up to date. Go to Pro‐D section of the website, http://www2.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/Prod/default.htm. Go to Current Pro‐D. Click on any workshop title link. LOG IN. You will see a row of icons on the top of the screen. Click on MY PROFILE and update your personal/school information.

D. Teacher/Employee‐on‐call is not provided for workshops during school hours unless clearly indicated.

E. PAY PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE VSB PARKADE. We will not provide parking vouchers unless otherwise indicated (on flyer or website).

F. For EXTERNAL Pro‐D opportunities, please follow specific registration instructions under each listing.

MARCH ‐ APRIL 2014 ISSUE DISTRICT LEARNING SERVICES

PROFESS IONAL DEVELOPMENT CONNECT IONS


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

March 2014

March 6 and March 13 (for reference only; registration has passed)

Teacher‐on‐Call

Horizon for TOCs ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

April 2014

April 1

General Interest

Wills and Executorship ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4

April 2

Literacy Elementary

VSB Primary Piazza 2014: A Gathering of Great Learning ...................................................................................................................... 5

April 3

Literacy Elementary

Kindergarten and K/1 Konnections (2013 October 3, November 7, 2014 February 6, April 3 and May 1) ............................................ 6

Peer 2 Peer Resource, Literacy Elementary & Secondary, Special Education

EasyCBM Lite for Reading and Math Fluency (K‐8) ................................................................................................................................ 7

April 8

Arts

Cone 6 Glaze Workshop (for those who attended the Hands on Clay February 21st Pro D) .................................................................. 7

Literacy – Elementary (For reference only)

Deepening Reading and Writing Connections with Reggie Routman in Residence Workshop Series ................................................... 8

(2013 October 8, November 12, also 2014 January 14, February 11, April 8, May 6)

April 9

Teacher‐Librarians

Media Literacy (2014 January 15, February 18, April 9) ........................................................................................................................ 9

April 10 Literacy – Elementary (For reference only)

Reggio Inquiry Team (2013 October 17, November 14; also 2014 April 10, May 15) ............................................................................ 9

April 11

Literacy Elementary

Catching Readers before They Fall: Continuing the Conversation – Going Deeper with New Topics .................................................. 10

April 16

Aboriginal Education

Connecting Literacy and Social Responsibility with Aboriginal Legends ............................................................................................. 11

Assessment for Learning

Leadership in Assessment for Learning Series (For reference only; 2013 October 16, 2014 February 5 and April 16) ....................... 11

April 24

Social Responsibility

Fearless Family Life Education for Grade 6 & 7 (For reference only; 2013 November 22 also 2014 February 6 and April 24) ........... 12

April 25

Social Responsibility

Socializing Justice in Elementary Schools ............................................................................................................................................. 13


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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONT’D

April 28 ‐ District Pro D Day

A Day in the Life of STEP (SACY) – a Sampler .......................................................................................................................................... 14

BCIT Aerospace Tour for Educators ........................................................................................................................................................ 15

Camera to Computer Art! ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Fun Family Phonics ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

MindUP™ Program Training ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Music, Movement and Mind(fullness) for Primary Teachers (K to 3) ..................................................................................................... 19

Music, Movement and Mind(fullness) for Intermediate Teachers (Grades 4 to 7) ................................................................................. 19

RAKU Summit 5 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

April 29

Technology

Professionals Investigating Learning Opportunities using Technology (PILOT) ................................................................................... 21

2013 ‐ 14 Professional Book Clubs (For reference only; not accepting registrations) Assessment for Learning

Embedded Formative Assessment .......................................................................................................................................................... 22

Literacy

Deepening Reading and Writing Connections with Regie Routman in Residence Workshop Series ...................................................... 23

Opening Minds – Using Language to Change Lives Professional Book Club ........................................................................................... 24

Start Where They Are: Differentiating for the Young Adolescent by Karen Hume Professional Book Club ........................................... 25

Tuned Out: Engaging the 21st Century Learner by Karen Hume Professional Book Club ........................................................................ 26

Science

Teaching High School Science through Inquiry ....................................................................................................................................... 27

Teacher Inquiry

Spirals of Inquiry ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 29-31 SCHOOL‐BASED OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................................................................................. 31


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MARCH 2014

TEACHER-ON-CALL

HORIZON FOR TOC (FOR REFERENCE ONLY; REGISTRATION HAS PASSED)

This workshop for teachers-on-call is offered in 2 sessions. Participants should sign up for both sessions. The first will deal with circulation - checking books in and out. The second will briefly review circulation and then deal with other library matters – understanding Dewey, shelving, searching the catalogue, databases, types of classes and teaching etc. There is a lot to learn!

Please note: Participants attend both sessions.

Dates/Time: 2014 March 6 and March 13 / 4:00 – 5:30pm

Location: March 6, 2014 session at VSB Education Centre – Room 100 (Tech Lab)

March 13, 2014 session at Gladstone Secondary ‐ Library

Audience: Elementary and Secondary Teachers Teaching on Call (TOC)

Information: Mary Locke, [email protected]; Teacher‐Librarian Mentor, Learning Services

Presenter: Mary Locke, [email protected] and

Pat Parungao, Dept. Head, Resource Services & Teacher‐Librarian, Gladstone Secondary School

APRIL 2014

GENERAL INTEREST

WILLS AND EXECUTORSHIP

General information about Wills preparation and being an executor will be presented.

Date: April 1, 2014

Time: 3:45pm – 5:15pm

Location: Gladstone Secondary – Library; 4105 Gladstone St.

Audience: All interested VSB staff

Information: Pat Parungao, Teacher‐Librarian, 604 713 8288, [email protected]

Presenter: Pat Parungao, Department Head, Resource Services, and Teacher‐Librarian, Gladstone Secondary

School

Registration Deadline: 2014 March 31

REGISTER ONLINE at www.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/prod. Go to Current Opportunities, General Interest section, Click on workshop link; Log in and follow prompts.


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LITERACY – ELEMENTARY

VSB PRIMARY PIAZZA: A GATHERING OF LEARNING ON APRIL 2, 2014

The piazza marks the center of the city, both in a geographic sense and because of its importance from an artistic,

cultural, and social point of view.

Come to an afternoon of learning in your area of interest and across curriculum areas. Enjoy dinner and connect

with colleagues. All participants will receive a “GOODIE BAG”!

Please note:

‐ Programma

3:30pm – Registration & Refreshments

4:00pm – Session A

5:00pm – Dinner

5:30pm – Session B

6:30pm – End of the Evening

‐ Non‐refundable registration fee includes dinner:

$25 for student teachers and VSB teachers when 2 or more teachers from the same

school sign up together

$30 for single VSB teacher

$40 for non‐VSB employees

Date: April 2, 2014

Location: Sexsmith Elementary School, 7410 Columbia St, Vancouver BC

Audience: K‐3 French Immersion teachers and K‐3 teachers

Information: Gina Wong, ([email protected] , 604-713-5218), or Pat Dymond ([email protected] , 604-713-4478)

Registration: Deadline: 2014 March 10

For more information about Session A & Session B and to register, please go to: http://www2.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/Prod/default.htm, Current Opportunities, Literacy – Elementary section, Session A and Session B of the PRIMARY PIAZZA, then complete this form and send it with your cheque made out to “VSB” to Pat Dymond, VSB Learning Services, 1580 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6J 5K8. Please select one workshop from each SESSION. Fee includes 2 workshops.

Payment must be received by March 12, 2014 to guarantee your place.

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Name: _____________________________ School: _____________________________

Phone: _____________________________ E‐mail: _____________________________

$25 for student teachers and VSB teachers (if 2 or more from same school)

$30 for single VSB teacher

$40 for non‐VSB employees (school district ___________________________)


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LITERACY - ELEMENTARY

KINDERGARTEN & K/1 KONNECTIONS

You are invited to participate and inquiry into current early learning topics. We will explore areas that are

relevant to you such as oral language, storytelling, literacy program, aboriginal principles of learning,

inquiry/project based learning, play, documentation, and much more. Share the laughter, tears and joy of

teaching young students with colleagues in this learning community.

Please note:

- Sign up for one session or all 5 sessions.

- Bring a favourite aloud story of community building activity to share. Think about early learning questions

or areas of interests which will shape future meetings.

Dates: 2013 October 3, November 7, also 2014 February 6, April 3, May 1

Time: 3:45 – 5:30pm

Location: February 6, 2014 session at Fleming School Library, 1401 49th Ave E

Audience: New and Experienced Kindergarten and K/1 Teachers

Information/Presenter: Gina Wong, Early Literacy/Intervention Consultant; [email protected] ; 604 713 5218

Registration Deadline: 2014 May 1

Registration: REGISTER ONLINE at www.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/prod. Go to Current Opportunities, Literacy‐Elementary

Click on workshop link; Log in and follow prompts.


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PEER 2 PEER RESOURCE, LITERACY ELEMENTARY, LITERACY SECONDARY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION

EASYCBM LITE FOR READING AND MATH FLUENCY (K-8)

Curriculum based measurement allows teachers and students to measure progress in reading fluency,

comprehension, math operations, geometry and algebra. With EasyCBM Lite you use the computer to assess

groups of students at various reading levels or math levels and the program will score and graph the results.

Students and teachers can see the progress over time.

This workshop will guide teachers to create an account with EasyCBM Lite, create group lists and be hands on

with the features of the tool. This is an opportunity to set up the system, practice using the features in order to

go back to your school with a plan to implement the program. Both classroom teachers and resource teachers

can use this tool. We will discuss the logistics of using this in the class or resource rooms.

Date: 2014 April 3

Time: 4:00 ‐ 5:30pm

Location: VSB Education Centre – Room 100 (Tech Lab)

Audience: Elementary Resource Teachers, Elementary Classroom and Grade 8 Teachers

Information/Presenter: Patti Outram, Peer to Peer Resource Teacher Consultant, 778 984 6294

[email protected]

Registration Deadline: 2014 April 2

Registration: REGISTER ONLINE at www.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/prod. Go to Current Opportunities, Literacy‐Elementary or Peer 2 Peer Resource or Special Education sections,


A R T S CONE 6 GLAZE WORKSHOP: FOR THOSE WHO ATTENDED THE HANDS ON CLAY

WORKSHOP ON FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Glaze workshop is a follow‐up workshop for participants who attended February 21, 2014 Hands on Clay

Workshop. This is an opportunity to learn techniques for low fire glazing using work made during the February

workshop.

Date: 2014 April 8

Time: 3:45 – 5:30pm

Location: Tupper Secondary School Room 107 – 419 E 24th Ave

Audience: Participants of Hands on Clay workshop – February 21, 2014

Information/Presenter: Phyllis Schwartz, [email protected]


Registration: REGISTER ONLINE at www.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/prod. Go to Current Opportunities, ARTS,



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LITERACY - ELEMENTARY

DEEPENING READING AND WRITING CONNECTIONS WITH REGGIE ROUTMAN IN RESIDENCE WORKSHOP SERIES (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

This is a literacy and video–based PD series that works with any existing curriculum and resources.

Regie Routman in Residence is about effective, efficient and enjoyable teaching and learning. “I want to show

others how to teach and assess skills and strategies, meet required standards within challenging and relevant

curriculum, and at the same time ensure that all students learn and enjoy doing so”. – Regie Routman

Topics include:

• Setting Up the Classroom for Independent Readers and Writers

• Reading and Writing Lots of Texts

• Reading to Writing: Creating Relevant Texts

• Shared Writing to Reading

• Word Work: Teaching and Assessing Skills in Context

• Writers Become Readers Through Daily Writing

• Using Writing to Reach and Teach Struggling Learners

* Topics will be covered over 2 years of PD. http://www.regieroutman.com/inresidence/cnctn/default.aspx

Please note:

‐ $50 fee: Cost for the 2 years of PD.

‐ School teams of 2 or more participants make a commitment to this PD focus for 2 years.

‐ Each person will receive a “Professional Development Notebook” with key frameworks and examples.

‐ Dinner included for 2013 October 8 and 2014 May 6 sessions

Location: Mackenzie School, 960 E 39th Ave, Vancouver Date(s): 2013 October 8, November 12, also 2014 January 14, February 11, April 8, May 6

Time: 3:45 – 5:45pm

Presenters: Barbara McBride, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader

Gina Wong, Early Literacy/Intervention Consultant

Information: Barbara McBride, [email protected], Gina Wong, [email protected]

Audience: K‐4 Educators, Resource Teachers, Teacher‐Librarians

Registration:

For reference only; registration has passed and session has started.


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TEACHER - LIBRARIANS

MEDIA LITERACY

This workshop series is meant to be taken as a whole series of 5. It is targeted to students from Grades 6 to 9.

Some adaptations for higher and lower levels will be discussed.

Liz is hoping to build on the foundations laid at the TL updates in September and to increase our skill levels in

media/visual analysis. This will be done in a sequential manner with "homework" between sessions. TLs are

encouraged to bring a classroom teacher who would like to explore media literacy.

Please note:

- Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.

- Parking available.

Location: John Oliver Secondary Learning Commons (across from the Main Office) Dates: 2014 January 15, February 18, April 9 Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm Audience: Teacher-librarians and classroom teachers (in pairs from the same school) Grades 4-12 Information: Mary Locke, TL Mentor, [email protected]

Presenters: Liz Schulze, Media Arts Project Coordinator

Registration: For reference only; registration has passed and session has started.

LITERACY ELEMENTARY

REGIO INQUIRY TEAM

An Invitation to inquiry into... ‐ documentation as learning and reflection, ‐ environments as "Third Teacher" or ‐

inquiry/project based learning. If you have been inspired by the "Reggio Emilia" approach, you will have

opportunity to explore how this best fits with your present teaching practice and classroom context. You may

have an inquiry question like the following:

‐ How do I make Explorations ("centers") time meaningful for both my students and myself?

‐ How do I use Documentation to make learning visible?

‐ How to begin inquiry/project based learning in my class?

Each participant will receive a relevant professional resource to support a particular area of inquiry and

exploration. You will have time to share your questions/understandings and things you have tried in your practice

with other colleagues. "Can't we have teaching and learning that include wonder, ethics, beauty, pleasure, and

rigor ‐ all of them, not just some preferred subset of them (?)" ‐ Margie Cooper

Please note: Participants are expected to attend all sessions

Location: Grenfell Elementary, Room 108 & 106

Date(s)/Time: 2013 October 17, November 14, also 2014 January 23, April 10, May 15 / 3:45 – 5:45pm Audience: Associate Superintendents, Elementary Teachers Information/Presenter: Gina Wong, Early Literacy/Intervention Consultant, [email protected]

Registration: For reference only; registration has passed.


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CATCHING READERS BEFORE THEY FALL CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION – GOING DEEPER WITH NEW TOPICS

Look and Listen/Reflect and Teach

Careful observations are needed when assessing children who struggle learning to read. On‐going assessments

must drive our instructional decisions so that we can tailor our teaching to the specific needs of those readers.

How can you tell if a child is self‐monitoring, predicting, searching and gathering, linking, maintaining fluency, and

so much more? And once you discover what a child needs, how do you teach for that? Pat will share how we can

all become better observers so that we can plan our small group work.

Supporting Students with Word Solving

If your goal is to have children solve words flexibly and fluently as they read and write, then what kind of word

work best supports this? Join Pat in thinking about word work in appropriate doses and appropriate ways. This

session includes:

getting readers to use all their sources of information when solving words

understanding the principles of how words work

teaching beyond word families

building high frequency words

incorporating word work throughout your day; and more.

Please note:

Registration by credit card

Early registration before February 28, 2014: $90 (includes breakfast and lunch)

Registration beginning March 1, 2014: $120 (includes breakfast and lunch)

Date: April 11, 2014

Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm

Location: Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC

Presenter: Pat Johnson and co‐hosted by the British Columbia Ministry of Education – Changing Results for

Young Readers (CR4YRs) and Vancouver School Board

Information: Gina Wong, [email protected] ; Barbara McBride, [email protected]

Registration: http://catchingreaders.ourconference.ca/


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ABORIGINAL EDUCATION CONNECTING LITERACY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

WITH ABORIGINAL LEGENDS

Kim Soo Goodtrack, the presenter, shares some personal experiences and then tells the legend, A STAR NATION

STORY. Many traditional teaching/Social Responsibilities are enveloped in this legend. While Kim talks she draws

a chalk mural or displays and explains a storyboard, the audience also participates in creating a small chalk

drawing at the same time. An Art lesson is intertwined with the legend! A Sacred path of footprints is also

created by the participants. Words of wisdom grace each print! All Art materials are provided.

About the presenter:

Kim is a Lakota Artist/storyteller/author. Kim also created 91 children’s shows for ABORIGINAL PEOPLES

TELEVISION NETWORK. She has recently retired from teaching in Vancouver. Kim’s Lakota name is ‘WichapiWi’,

(Star Woman) the name given to her by Joe Flyingby. The ABC’s of Our Spiritual Connection was written and

illustrated by Kim. The ABC’s were on Sesame Street and her Wakanheja Puppet Show. Kim’s ambition in life has

always been to recognize…WAKANHEJA, which means, SACRED ONE…the word for CHILDREN

Date: 2014 April 16, 2014

Time: 4:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Sir William Macdonald Elementary School, 1950 East Hastings Street

Information: Kim Soo Goodtrack

Registration Deadline: April 14, 2014

Registration: REGISTER ONLINE at www.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/prod. Go to Current Opportunities,

Aboriginal Education section click on workshop link; Log in and follow prompts.

ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING LEADERSHIP IN ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING SERIES

(SCHOOL TEAM OF ONE ADMIN AND TWO TEACHERS) (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

In this workshop series, school teams will explore ways of using new assessment practices to help all learners become more self‐regulated (increased ownership of their learning).

We will use a framework of leadership (the mindsets), learning (self‐regulation), assessment (six strategies that transform our classroom and systems) and inquiry (curiosity as an outcome).

Judy & Linda will lead us in blending practice with current knowledge, providing examples and readings ‐ and having fun along the way. Please note:

- Two half day TOCs will be provided for all three sessions. (Limited to first 20 schools registered) - Teams (admin and 2 teachers) must attend all sessions

Location/Dates/Time: Masonic Hall – Jewel Room, 1495 W 8th Ave, Vancouver / 2013 October 16, 2014 February 5, April 16 / 12:30pm – 3:30pm

Registration: For reference only; registration has passed and session has started.


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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DIVERSITY

FEARLESS FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION FOR GRADE 6 & 7 (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

Teach students about puberty and sexual health with comfort, confidence and competence! Join other fearless Vancouver teachers in learning how to implement the VSB program, Growing Up: Teaching Sexual Health – Grades 5, 6 & 7 Developed by Vancouver teachers, Growing Up provides new approaches, teaching strategies, games, and activities for teaching sexual health education and supports the learning outcomes in the BC Health & Career Education Curriculum. In this training series you will: Increase your knowledge of puberty and sexual health Explore the Growing Up program and become familiar with the lesson plans Learn how to answer challenging questions Become a “pubertologist” and a valuable resource to your students!

Note: Teachers will receive the program binder

Audience: Teachers, including Area Counsellors, who will teach Grade 6 & 7 Health. Support staff (e.g. Youth and Family Workers, Aboriginal Enhancement Workers and Multicultural Liaison Workers) are welcome to attend as part of a team with a Grade 6 or 7 teacher and/or Area Counsellor.

Presenters: Kristen Gilbert, Educator, Options for Sexual Health

Myriam Dumont, VSB Intermediate Teacher Jan Sippel, VSB Abuse Prevention Coordinator

Dates: Participants must attend all sessions. Grades 5, 6 & 7 are together on Day 1

Day 1: Friday, November 22, 2013; 8:30am – 3:30pm VSB Education Centre Room 111 (Completed)

Day 2: Thursday, February 06, 2014; 1:00pm – 3:30pm VSB Education Centre, Room 106

Day 3: Thursday, April 24, 2014; 8:30am – 11:45am VSB Education Centre, Room 106

TOC: Only one half day TOC per school for Day 2 & Day 3 will be provided.

Information: Jan Sippel, Abuse Prevention Coordinator, [email protected] , 604‐713 5204

Registration: Registration has passed; for information only


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SOCIALIZING JUSTICE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

This workshop explores the topics of social justice, social service and social responsibility projects in schools. It

will provide teachers and administrators with examples of how elementary students are taking initiative to be

change‐makers in the world. Participants will learn how to get a social justice club up and running, key messaging

to parents and how a social justice vision for your school can be co‐created. We’ll also share project‐based

learning topics which are student designed, developed and carried out at the school and community levels.

Date: 2014 April 25, 2014

Time: 7:30am – 9:30am

Location: VSB Education Centre Room 120, 1580 West Broadway

Information: James Chamberlain, Vice-Principal, 604-713-5374, [email protected]



SOCIAL JUSTICE section, click on workshop link; Log in and follow prompts.


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DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

APRIL 28, 2014

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF STEP (SACY) – A SAMPLER

This one day session of the program for adults who utilize STEP for youth participants is being offered by SACY’s Teen Engagement Program –STEP.

Secondary counsellors and others often ask if they could sit in and observe what happens in the STEP portable. For instance educators want to know how the program is run, what content is presented, and what activities are conducted during the three days. Educators ask what happens at STEP if it isn't all about drugs and is not counseling or therapy. This workshop is an opportunity to experience a day at the STEP Program‐ a day of strength‐based alcohol and drug prevention.

The SACY (www.vsb.bc.ca/SACY ) Teen Engagement Program (S.T.E.P.) is a structured, three‐day program that incorporates education, information, visioning and skill building. The long‐term goal of S.T.E.P. is to have students attend school and school‐related events drug‐free. The specific learning outcomes of S.T.E.P. are: ‐ Increased understanding of the impact of alcohol and other drugs on youth development ‐ Enhanced capacity to determine the pros and cons of alcohol and drug use ‐ Increased awareness of interests and passions ‐ Increased awareness of personal values ‐ Development of action plans and ally building

Please note:

- Out-of-District participants can attend on case by case basis; approval from Art Steinman, SACY Manager, is required.

- Registration of only 2 staff per secondary school is allowed.

- Session includes touring the STEP Portable.

- Beverages and morning refreshments will be provided.

- Lunch break is 45 minutes; bring your lunch as there is not much time to get food nearby.

Date/Time: April 28, 2014 / 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: SACY STEP Portable (on the grounds of Tupper Secondary, 419 E 23rd Ave – SE corner of Prince Edward and 23rd Ave)

Audience: All VSB educators and administrators who refer youth to STEP – Secondary Counsellors 1st priority, Secondarily, SWIS, Multicultural Workers, YFW, CST, AEEW's & staff who refer youth to STEP

Information: Kristina Spring, SACY STEP Coordinator, 604 612 8959, [email protected]

Presenters: Mandla Sibiya ‐ STEP Facilitator, Kristina Spring ‐ STEP Coordinator A SACY Youth Prevention and Engagement Worker

A SACY Parent Engagement Worker Registration deadline: April 14, 2014


SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & DIVERSITY section OR District Pro D April 28, 2014, click on workshop link; Log in and follow prompts.


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BCIT AEROSPACE TOUR FOR EDUCATORS This tour will take you through the BCIT Aerospace facility in Richmond. You will see students and instructors "in

action" in the hangar, gas turbine shop, and avionics shop. Step inside a training 737. BCIT’s Aerospace facility is

the largest provider of human capital resources to the aviation industry in British Columbia, offering accredited

programs that prepare graduates for successful careers as Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (avionics and

maintenance), Gas Turbine/Jet Engine Technicians, Airport Operation Specialists and Commercial Pilots. Come

prepared to learn about career opportunities for your students and the requirements they need to get

themselves prepped for post‐ secondary.

Short look at the campus via video clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnxs7ZTSV1I&feature=player_embedded#at=59

Please note:

The bus for this tour will depart from Tupper Secondary School (419 E. 24th Ave.) promptly at 8:45am and will return approximately 12:45pm. Tour begins at 9:30. Please let us know if you will be taking the bus or driving your own vehicle. There will be pay parking – hourly $3.25 ($9.00 maximum) for private vehicles.

Date: 2014 April 28, 2014

Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm

Location: Aerospace Technology Campus – Room TBA; 3800 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC

Information: Barbara Caparas, Career Programs, (604) 713-5060, [email protected]

Audience: Admin in charge of career programs, CIAs, Counsellors, Planning 10 teachers, Tech Studies teachers


Registration: REGISTER ONLINE at www.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/prod. Go to Current Opportunities, Career Education – Focus on Trades & Apprenticeship section or

District Pro D April 28, 2014, click on workshop link; Log in and follow prompts.


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CAMERA TO COMPUTER ART! With Adobe Elements 9 software, you will be introduced to digital art! Working within this software you will learn how to work with digital photographs to: resize, adjust, choose filters, add text, effects and work in layers. Creating a photographic collage and poster will be sampled.

The VSB Education Center lab is PC only, you may bring your own laptop Mac or PC if you have Adobe Elements or Photoshop installed. Adobe Elements 9 is for PC or Mac and is similar to a free software Gimp that you may already use at the school.

Learning how to work with layers filters and other options is transferable to Photoshop. Please bring a USB stick to save your work on. About the presenter: Carolyn Sullivan is a Professional Commercial Photographer, and has been with VSB for many years. Initially, she started as VSB staff photographer, and then became Head Instructor and Curriculum Developer, of the Digital Media Programs at VTI/VSB. She has also been an instructor for over 25 years instructing: various photography, video, computer art and digital media courses in Continuing Education, Magee’s summer art programs, Kid Zones and the Artist in Resident program for the VSB. Please note:

Fee: VSB Staff/VSB Student Teacher ‐ $45; Out of District participants ‐ $65 HOW TO SUBMIT PAYMENT FOR WORKSHOP: Send your cheque (payable to VSB) to VSB Professional Development, Learning Services, 1580 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8 or via internal mail. Payments must be received by April 19, 2014 to secure your spot. If payment is not received by this date, your place may be given to someone on the waitlist.

Date: 2014 April 28, 2014

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: VSB Education Centre – Room 100 (Tech Lab)

Audience: Anyone interested, Elementary and Secondary Teachers


Registration: REGISTER ONLINE at www.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/prod. Go to Current Opportunities, ARTS or



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FUN FAMILY PHONICS

This K‐3 program is a very creative and multi‐sensory way to teach phonics as a central part of your Language Arts program,

or you can use our complete Language Arts program. Kids love it! This program is very useful for ESL students.

In Books 1 and 1A (new), humorous stories about "Detective Dave" and his family link the sounds and shapes of the

alphabet letters. You will see how singing alphabet songs, for the lower and upper case letters along with a Dave puppet,

pictures, games and actions, makes learning easy and enjoyable.

In Book 2 "Dave" discovers word building through rhymes and songs. DVD #1 is the easy‐to‐follow teacher's guide for this

part of the program.

In Book 3, Dave has all the phonetic family groups come to life in the play areas of Fun Family Fair. The CD of sing along

songs, the large poster, the teaching pictures and the worksheets, make learning to read an exciting adventure. The NEW

98 Fun Family Fair Stories Binder helps children practice each phonetic structure.

The NEW Language Arts program includes 20 Fun Family Story Books, beautifully illustrated The Ready to Read binder

containing the lessons to go with these books includes Spellings, Creative writing, Readers' Theatre and Word Sheets for

each book. Sentece Strips and flash cards for this program are now available.

You will be amazed at how quickly children learn the components of this Language Arts program and how much they enjoy

the learning experience.

Please note: ‐ All the materials will be available to purchase (cash or cheques).

Presenter: Muriel Endersby (Muriel Endersby created and published this program after many years of teaching

experience in Elementary School, Preschool and College. She has taught in England, Africa and China, as

well as Canada. Her first two books are Canadian Best Sellers.)

Date/time: Monday, April 28, 2014 / 9:30 am – 2:30pm

Audience: K – 3 teachers

Location: VSB Education Centre – Room 111 (parking passes will not be provided)

Information: [email protected]

Cost: VSB Staff/Student Teachers ‐ $30; Out‐of‐district Participants ‐ $40


Register online at www.vsb.bc.ca/prod . Go to Current Opportunities, ELL/ESL or Literacy‐Elem sections; or

District Pro D April 28, 2014. Click on workshop link; Log in and follow prompts.

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Monday, 2014 April 28 Name: __________________________ E‐mail: ______________________

School: _________________________ Employee #: __________________

□ I have registered online to reserve my space □ Cheque enclosed

→ SEND with cheque (payable to VSB) to VSB Provincial PRO D by April 19, 2014.


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MINDUP™ PROGRAM TRAININGAbout MindUP™ The research‐based MindUP™ program offers engaging, science‐based and easy to implement lessons to help students in Pre‐Kindergarten through 8th grade develop essential social and emotional skills such as self‐awareness and self‐regulation that they need to be more engaged in learning. MindUP™ is a CASEL “SELect” Program, meaning it meets the highest standards for social and emotional learning (see www.casel.org).

MindUP™ was developed by The Hawn Foundation in collaboration with leading researchers and practitioners in neuroscience, positive psychology, and social emotional learning, and piloted and tested by school educators. Students participating in the MindUP™ Program showed significant decreases in aggression and behavioral problems and improved self‐esteem, self‐management, and optimism.

The MindUP™ Program has four main goals:

to teach mindful focused awareness; to increase positive human qualities, such as empathy, perspective‐taking, helpfulness and kindness; to increase optimism and well‐being; and to

foster a cohesive, caring classroom climate that enhances learning.

About the MindUP™ Workshop Participants in the MindUP™ Workshop will learn about the program’s concepts and the 15 lesson plans; participate in several lesson activities; learn strategies for implementing MindUP™ in their classrooms and schools; and explore ways to incorporate the MindUP™ concepts into existing lesson plans. Time is allotted for discussion, questions and answers, and implementation planning.

The workshop cost includes one copy of the new MindUP™ Program Manual now published by Scholastic ‐‐ either Grades Pre K to Grade 2, Grade 3 to 5, or Grade 6 to 8 ‐‐ and a single resonant instrument.

About The Hawn Foundation The mission of The Hawn Foundation is to equip children with the social and emotional skills they need to lead smarter, healthier, and happier lives. To learn more about MindUP™ please look at the website www.thehawnfoundation.org.

Please note:

‐ Fee: VSB Staff ‐ $35; Non VSB educators ‐ $175 (Payment must be received prior to the workshop.) ‐ Fee includes one MindUP™ Program Manual and an instrument. ‐ Please send your cheque payable to VSB and attention to Sharon Leeson, Learning Services, VSB, 1580 West

Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J5K8. Please ensure that your correct address is on the cheque. A receipt will be sent after the workshop.

‐ 8:30am check‐in (coffee and muffins available); Workshop begins at 9:00 – 3:00pm with 1‐hour lunch. Lunch is provided.

Date: April 28, 2014 Location: Tupper Secondary School, 419 E 24th Ave, Vancouver, BC Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm (1‐hour lunch break) Audience: This training is for elementary educators who will implement the program in the classroom. Information: Lisa Pedrini, Social Responsibility Manager, [email protected] 604 713 5216 Facilitators: Molly Lawlor, UBC Doctoral Candidate & MindUP™ Researcher Kimberly Kucille, Vancouver Teacher Registration: Registration is not available on‐line; please FAX your registration to Sharon Leeson, FAX No. 604 713 5422, before April 11, 2014


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MUSIC, MOVEMENT, AND MIND(FULLNESS) (OFFERED FOR PRIMARY – A.M. AND INTERMEDIATE – P.M. SESSIONS)

This interactive workshop will integrate music and movement with mindful awareness to create a maximum appreciation of the overall musical experience. Through concentrating, focusing, and relaxing techniques your students will improve social interactions, lower stress and learn more efficiently. This is in keeping with the district goal of teaching ‘self‐ regulation’. Participants will receive music and movement handouts to take back and use in their classrooms using the strategies suggested. About the presenter: Donna‐Faye has been a music teacher in North Vancouver and Vancouver. She has been a music consultant, elementary consultant and a teacher of music at all levels from Kindergarten to University. She has a Masters in Music Education from University of New Mexico and a Doctorate in Music Education from UBC. She assisted Peggy Bochun as Coordinator of Fine Arts for seven years. As the co‐developer of Music, Movement and the Mind, she has taken this program to a new level by incorporating mindfulness techniques into this workshop. Please note:

Fee for Primary (a.m. session): VSB Staff/Student Teacher ‐ $25; Out of District participants ‐ $30 Fee for Intermediate (p.m. session): VSB Staff/Student Teacher ‐ $25; Out of District ‐ $30 HOW TO SUBMIT PAYMENT FOR WORKSHOP: Send your cheque (payable to VSB) to VSB Professional Development, Learning Services, 1580 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8 or via internal mail.

Payments must be received by April 19, 2014 to secure your spot. If payment is not received by this date, your place may be given to someone on the waitlist.

For Primary Teachers (K‐3) only: Date: 2014 April 28, 2014

Time: 9:00am – 11:30pm

Location: TBA

Audience: Primary teachers (K‐3)


For Intermediate Teachers (Grades 4‐7) only:

Date: 2014 April 28, 2014

Time: 12:30pm ‐ 3:00pm

Location: TBA

Audience: Intermediate teachers (Grades 4‐7)


Registration: REGISTER ONLINE at www.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/prod. Go to Current Opportunities, ARTS or



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R A K U S U M M I T 5

The workshop is an exchange of ideas among VSB teachers with raku experience and teachers interested in learning more. Join a community of ceramics teachers/artists for a raku firing and learn about: ‐ Kiln building and firing ‐ Kiln loading, pulling pots, combustion chambers ‐ Post firing techniques ‐ Site safety and safe firing practices. ‐ Glaze techniques There will be an opportunity to participate in raku firing at your own comfort level; there are many activities that do not put you in close proximity of open fire/controlled burning. Additional Information: ‐ Please bring 3 bisqued pots (raku clay, 3 ‐ 6 cubic inches in size built in a way so that pot can be grabbed by fire‐tongs; no flat ware).

‐ Work will be glazed at the beginning of the workshop.

‐ Safety: Wear cotton or wool clothing (no polyester fibres or fleece), sturdy boots, hair covered/tied back; gloves and masks provided.

‐ Audience: Anyone interested, some prior ceramics experience is helpful. ‐ Lunch included.

Please note:

Fee information: $30 – VSB Staff; $20 – VSB Student teacher; Out of District ‐ $45

HOW TO SUBMIT PAYMENT FOR WORKSHOP: SEND your cheque (payable to Vancouver School Board) to: VSB District Professional Development, 1580 W. Broadway, Vancouver V6J 5K8 (or via internal VSB mail). Payments must be received by April 19, 2014 to secure your spot. If payment is not received by this date, your place may be given to someone on the waitlist.

Date: 2014 April 28, 2014

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Tupper Secondary School, 419 E 24th Ave, Vancouver BC

Information: Phyllis Schwartz, [email protected]



Arts section or District Pro D April 28, 2014, click on workshop link; Log in and follow prompts.


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APRIL 29

TECHNOLOGY

P I L O T (PROFESSIONALS INVESTIGATING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

USING TECHNOLOGY) Students learn in different ways and technology can assist with alternative ways to demonstrate knowledge

across all areas of the curriculum. Through an inquiry framework, interested teams of teachers and admin from

each school will work through five collaborative sessions. Our guiding principles for these sessions focus on

learning including:

• critical thinking skills

• collaboration/teamwork

• authentic learning tasks

• inquiry learning

• descriptive feedback

• technology as a tool to support deeper learning

This PD opportunity is offered as SERIES I or II or III or IV. Additional SERIES may be scheduled to meet learning

needs. Each series consists of the following sessions:

Session 1: Getting Started with Mobile Devices in the Classroom and Finding a Focus

Session 2: Digital Storytelling: Bringing your Story to Life!

Session 3: Curation, Creation and Communication for Learning!

Session 4: Enhancing Learning through Digital Collaboration

Session 5: A Celebration of Learning and Signposts to Better Projects: Take Thinking Deeper!

Location: TBA

Time: 3:45 – 5:15pm

Audience: K-12 School Teams of 3-4 Educators and an Administrator

Information: Audrey Van Alstyne, [email protected] ; 604 713 5132

Presenters: Audrey Van Alstyne, [email protected] ; 604 713 5132

Joanne Carlton, [email protected]

Monica Edl, [email protected]

Linda Kwan, [email protected]

Zhi Su, [email protected]


Registration: REGISTER ONLINE at www.vsb.bc.ca/vsbprograms/prod. Go to Technology section on the Current Pro D Opportunities page,

click on the workshop title, log in and follow prompts


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PROFESSIONAL BOOK CLUBS 2013-14

ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING

EMBEDDED FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (FOR REFERENCE ONLY; REGISTRATION HAS PASSED)

This book club focuses on learning from Embedded Formative Assessment by Dylan Wiliam.

This comprehensive resource draws on over 30 years’ worth of experience and research. It is very helpful in clarifying what is meant by the term “formative assessment”, a popular education buzzword, and provides useful examples of how teachers can and do embed it in their practice.

From the introduction:

“The book has two main purposes. The first is to provide simple, practical ideas about changes that every teacher can make in the classroom to develop his or her practice of teaching. The second is to provide the evidence that these changes will result in improved outcomes for learners.”

A copy of the book will be blue‐bagged to you before the first meeting so that you can pre‐read the first chapters.

The book club is hosted & facilitated by Jacob Martens who has taught in the VSB since 1996. For the past few years he has been working on embedding formative assessment in his practice and has facilitated several workshops on formative assessment in the VSB.

Please note:

- The first meeting will be held at the VSB Education Centre. Parking vouchers will be provided on Oct. 9th only (1st meeting).

Dates: October 9 and November 13, 2013; also January 22 and April 9, 2014

Time: 3:45 – 5:15pm

Location: Quilchena Elementary – Room 309

Audience: K‐12 Teachers

Information/Presenter: Jacob Martens, Peer‐to‐Peer Consultant

[email protected] , 778‐228‐1997

“For reference only; registration has passed”


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L I T E R A C Y – E L E M E N T A R Y

DEEPENING READING AND WRITING CONNECTIONS WITH REGIE ROUTMAN IN RESIDENCE WORKSHOP SERIES

(FOR REFERENCE ONLY; REGISTRATION HAS PASSED)

A literacy and video–based PD series that works with any existing curriculum and resources.

Regie Routman in Residence is about effective, efficient and enjoyable teaching and learning. I want to show

others how to teach and assess skills and strategies, meet required standards within challenging and relevant

curriculum, and at the same time ensure that all students learn and enjoy doing so.

– Regie Routman

Topics include:

• Setting Up the Classroom for Independent Readers and Writers

• Reading and Writing Lots of Texts

• Reading to Writing: Creating Relevant Texts

• Shared Writing to Reading

• Word Work: Teaching and Assessing Skills in Context

• Writers Become Readers through Daily Writing

• Using Writing to Reach and Teach Struggling Learners

* Topics will be covered over 2 years of PD. http://www.regieroutman.com/inresidence/cnctn/default.aspx

Please note: - Participants must attend all six sessions. School teams of 2 or more participants make a commitment to

this PD focus for 2 years.

- Each person will receive a “Professional Development Notebook” with key frameworks and examples.

- Fee: $50 fee ‐ Cost for the 2 years of PD. Please send in your cheque payment (payable to VSB) to Pat Dymond of the Learning services by the deadline date via blue bag or mail to VSB 1580 West Broadway, V6J 5K8.

- Dinner included for Oct. 8, 2013 and May 6, 2014 sessions

Date(s): 2013 October 8, November 12; also 2014 January 14, February 11, April 8, and May 6

Time: 3:45 – 6:45pm (at first and last session); 3:45 – 5:45pm (all other sessions)

Location: Mackenzie School, 960 E. 39th Ave.

Audience: K–4 Educators; Resource Teachers; Teacher‐Librarians

Information/Presenter(s): Gina Wong, Early Literacy/Intervention Consultant, [email protected]

Barbara McBride, Reading Recovery Teacher Trainer/EI Coordinator,[email protected]



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OPENING MINDS-USING LANGUAGE TO CHANGE LIVES PROFESSIONAL BOOK CLUB


Have you wondered how to engage these same children in more productive talk that supports students'

intellectual development and their development as human beings?

In Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Lives, Peter Johnston demonstrates how the things teachers say or

not say affect the literate lives of their students and in turn their futures.

A single word can change everything. Based on research, learn how words can shape students' learning, their

sense of self, and their social, emotional and moral development. Clearly words have the power to open minds ‐

or close them. What is possible when we change one word?

Read and discuss the practical implications for our classrooms with your colleagues. Participants are expected to

attend all 5 sessions. A copy of the book will be blue bagged to registrants prior to the first session. Please read

Chapters 1 and 2 for Oct. 21 and bring along your questions/thoughts about classroom talk.

Please note: - Participants must attend all five sessions.

Date(s): 2013 October 21, November 18; also 2014 January 20, February 17, and April 14

Time: 3:45 – 5:30pm

Location: Henderson School Room 204, 451 53rd Ave

Audience: K–7 Teachers; Resource Teachers; Teacher‐Librarians

Information/Presenter(s): Gina Wong, Early Literacy/Intervention Consultant, [email protected]

Manjit Torrance, Late Literacy Mentor, [email protected]



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L I T E R A C Y – S E C O N D A R Y

START WHERE THEY ARE: DIFFERENTIATING FOR THE YOUNG ADOLESCENT BY KAREN HUME PROFESSIONAL BOOK CLUB


Do you have a wide range of ability of students in your classroom? Do you ever feel that there are

students you are not reaching? Is your favourite material too difficult for some and not challenging

enough for others? Karen Hume, a three‐time recipient of Teacher of the Year awards, experienced

administrator, workshop presenter, and author of this practical, research‐based book, has put together

a resource that will show you how to differentiate your lessons to engage and challenge all your

students.

Please note: - Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book if they attend most of the sessions. - A $25 refundable deposit is required at first meeting. - First session will be at the VSB Education Centre. Subsequent sessions will be held at a variety of schools,

depending on participants’ preference. - Light refreshments will be provided.

Dates/Topics:

- October 2, 2013: What is Differentiated Instruction? - November 7, 2013: Teacher Beliefs and Characteristics of Young Adolescents (date change from Nov. 5) - December 3, 2013: Creating an Effective Classroom Learning Community - January 15, 2014: Essential Understandings - February 11, 2014: Knowledge of your Students' Understanding - April 15, 2014: Unit and Lesson Design in a Differentiated Classroom and Professional Instructional

Strategies Time: 3:45 – 5:15pm

Location: Quichena School Library (November 7 session)

Audience: Intermediate/Secondary Teachers

Information/Presenter(s): Pamela Hansen, LD/Literacy Consultant, [email protected] ; 604‐355‐6719



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TUNED OUT: ENGAGING THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER BY KAREN HUME PROFESSIONAL BOOK CLUB


....satisfaction come less from the attainment of a goal and more in what you must do to get there. p.

197, Tuned Out

Engaging our students seems to be more of a challenge than ever before. We all want our students to

achieve to their potential. The only constant in today’s classroom is that it is constantly challenging and

changing from year to year. Karen Hume once again offers research‐based, practical strategies to aid

engagement in your students. An online resource is part of the book.

Please note: - Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book if they attend most of the sessions. - A $30 refundable deposit is required at first meeting. - First session will be at the VSB Education Centre. Subsequent sessions will be held at a variety of schools,

depending on participants’ preference. Dates/Topics:

- October 9, 2013: Terms of Engagement - November 19, 2013: The Roots of Engagement and Developing Learners - December 5, 2013: Creativity - January 14, 2014: Networked Teens and Webs of Relationships - February 12, 2014: The Learning Environment: Technology and Learning - April 8, 2014: "Hard Fun" and Inquiry

Time: 3:45 – 5:15pm Location: VSB Education Centre, Room 104 (first session only)

Audience: Late Intermediate Teachers, Secondary Teachers Information/Presenter(s): Pamela Hansen, LD/Literacy Consultant, [email protected] ; 604‐355‐6719



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S C I E N C E

TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE THROUGH INQUIRY (FOR REFERENCE ONLY; REGISTRATION HAS PASSED)

This book club focuses on learning about and using strategies from Teaching High School Science

Through Inquiry by Douglas Llewellyn.

This teacher‐friendly resource helps clarify what is meant by the term “inquiry”, a popular buzzword,

and through detailed classroom‐ready examples, self‐assessments, and rubrics, assists teachers in

making the transition from traditional practice to inquiry‐based practice. It is of particular value to

secondary teachers who want to increase engagement in science.

The book club is hosted & facilitated by Jacob Martens who has 16 years’ experience teaching science.

Please note:

- The first meeting will be held at the VSB Education Centre. The location of subsequent meetings

will be decided at the first meeting.

- A copy of the book will be blue‐bagged to you before the first meeting so that you can pre‐read

the first two chapters.

- Parking passes will be provided only on Oct. 16th (1st meeting).

- Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions.

Date(s): 2013 October 16, November 20; also 2014 January 29, & April 16

Time: 3:45 – 5:15pm Location: VSB Education Centre, Room TBA (first session only)

Audience: High School Science Teachers Information/Presenter(s): Jacob Martens, Peer‐to‐Peer Consultant [email protected] , 778‐228‐1997



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TEACHER INQUIRY

SPIRALS OF INQUIRY (FOR REFERENCE ONLY; REGISTRATION HAS PASSED)

This book club explores the handbook Spirals of Inquiry by Judy Halbert & Linda Kaser as teachers learn

how they can use inquiry to guide their professional learning.

From the back cover:

Spirals of Inquiry is a handbook organized to provide you with specific inquiry tools, research

evidence and examples from practice in BC schools. You will read arguments for the importance of

considering and combining wise, strong and new approaches to inquiry and learning. You will be

introduced to a set of questions that can shift thinking and practice. You will explore the key stages

of in the spiral of inquiry and you will consider ways to incorporate current knowledge into your

designs for professional learning.

Chris Kennedy has reviewed the book at http://cultureofyes.ca/2013/05/22/spirals‐of‐inquiry/ and summarizes

by saying: Halbert and Kaser have created a book with useful approaches to both student and adult inquiry; more

importantly, they validate the work in British Columbia, link the efforts they describe with existing practices in

districts across the province, and do not hit us with a stick if we are not all doing it yet.

The book club is hosted & facilitated by Jacob Martens who has taught in the VSB since 1996 and has

worked closely with Linda & Judy since 2009.

Please note:

- The first meeting will be held at the VSB Education Centre. The location of subsequent meetings

will be decided at the first meeting.

- Parking vouchers will be provided on Oct. 2nd only (1st meeting).

- A copy of the book will be blue‐bagged to you before the first meeting so that you can pre‐read

the first chapters.

- Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions.

- Location change from VSB Ed Centre to Gladstone Secondary Room E205

Date(s): 2013 October 2, November 6; also 2014 January 15, & April 2

Time: 3:45 – 5:15pm

Location: Gladstone Secondary Room E205 (first session only)

Audience: K‐12 Teachers examining their teaching practice

Information/Presenter(s): Jacob Martens, Peer‐to‐Peer Consultant

[email protected] , 778‐228‐1997



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FRASER RIVER DISCOVERY CENTRE TOURS

Take a complimentary one hour guided tour of the Fraser River Discovery Centre with our Education

Coordinator and find out how our workshops can meet your curriculum requirements.

All of our education programs are designed to get your students excited about the Fraser River and

meet provincial IRPs.

To book your tour, give us a call at 604‐521‐8401 or email us [email protected] .

Your river adventure starts here!

788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster

www.fraserriverdiscovery.org

T. 604‐521‐8401 F. 604‐521‐9401

LEISURE FAIR 2014 BY THE DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION

Explore recreation activities for children and youth with disabilities. Enjoy demonstrations by Sirota’s

Alchymy at 6:30pm and Shiamak at 7:00pm.

Location: Trout Lake Community Centre (Gym), 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC V5N 4M4

Date: April 2, 2014

Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm

Information: Michael Hajduk at [email protected] or 604 301 2831

EXTERNAL

OPPORTUNITIES


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WORLD MUSIC FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS (K-12)

World Music has become one of the main influences of popular music and culture today. This workshop uses this popular and diverse form of music to creatively link modern languages, social studies and math curriculums. Workshop Objectives: Listening, Communication, Diversity, Teamwork, Respect, Participation, Expression, Improvisation, Unity, Humanity, Culture, History, Civilization, Fractions, Subdivisions, Enjoyment. Workshop length: 1‐2 hours Relevant to: K‐12 Social Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Generalists & Fine Arts Information/Registration: David DiTomaso, 604‐254‐2315, [email protected] Date: January 31, 2014 Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm Location: DiTomaso Percussion School (DPS); 2534 Parker Street, Vancouver Fee: $20; no drop‐ins

To arrange one of the following sessions, please see contact details below.

Evergreen Learning Grounds Program

The Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds program brings school communities together to transform barren school grounds into healthy, natural and creative outdoor classrooms.

These outdoor classrooms provide students with a healthy and safe place to play and learn while developing a genuine respect for nature and for each other. Learning Grounds offers:

• Professional Development Workshops for teachers and administrators on school ground greening projects and teaching in the outdoor classroom that supports your curriculum needs

• An online Teacher’s Corner, where educators can share ideas and experiences

• Expert Assistance for your project from our Vancouver Design Consultant

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• An extensive resource library with fact sheets, how‐to guides, lesson plans and more

• A Native Plant Database and recommended lists to help you choose species for your project

• Financial support for school greening projects, ranging from $500 to $2,000 for publicly funded Canadian schools (K‐Grade 12) and $500 to $1,000 for not‐for‐profit daycares.

Types of greening projects include:

• Outdoor Classrooms

• Shade Trees

• Food Gardens

• Habitat Enhancement

By planting trees and shrubs, and adding shade, seating and heritage vegetable gardens, learning opportunities come alive. We make nature education fun and engaging because we want to plant the seeds of ecological stewardship in the next generation. Contact Information: Dolores Altin, 604‐990‐1599 or [email protected] to book your workshop. For more information on Learning Grounds please visit www.evergreen.ca

Pro-D Workshops offered by the Richmond Art Gallery

Custom‐designed art workshops available to teachers of Grades K ‐ 12 anytime throughout the school year. Try a variety of art techniques, learn visual art basics, or create projects based on a particular theme. Book your school in for workshops on drawing, painting techniques, printmaking, Artist Trading Cards, book‐arts, sculpture or any other art practice you may be interested in. All workshops are designed with the classroom in mind, to better facilitate successful art lessons for your students. Fee Schedule: Full day (9:30‐3:00) ‐ $35/per person Half day (9:30‐12:00 or 12:30 ‐ 3:00) ‐ $20/per person Fee includes detailed Teachers Guides, all art materials, and light refreshments. For more information contact Kathy Tycholis at 604‐247‐8316 or [email protected] or visit website at: www.richmondartgallery.org/prodworkshop.php

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