Students and Teachers building connections to place, culture, community and each other

Students build individual understanding of a maths concept or a
Math Big Idea

Through the use of:
• the Local environment and its materials
• Manipulatives
• Art materials
•?!

A shift to a pedagogy of noticing and wondering

Student centered learning that is socially constructed, active and collaborative.

Here is how to make it happen:
• Email bwagner@prn.bc.ca
• Discuss what maths you want to explore with your
students, book a date and come to the studio at ARYE
and experience!!

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Thinking Classrooms 2024:2025

Expressions of Interest for: Thinking Classrooms Cohort 2024/2025

Thinking Classrooms Cohort for Teachers who have already completed sessions with Dr. Mike Pruner.

Open to all grades

This series will take a deeper dive into the components of Thinking Classrooms, such as thin slicing the curriculum and assessment.

Interested? Join the Zoom Meeting! June 12 at 4 pm For further information about the cohort model, needs of participants, dates/times.

To Register Scan the QR Code Or access the registration form by using the URL https://forms.gle/yg quEQNJ6d3SEcB78

A Zoom link will be sent to registrants.

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Free Training Course for EAs!

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION & UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOUR The Support Staff Education Committee (SSEC) is pleased to provide access to the redeveloped Education Assistant (EA) training course called: Inclusive Education & Understanding Behaviour. This 4.5-hour course is intended to provide professional development opportunities for EAs working to support complex learners. The course provides participants with guided learning activities, knowledge checks, opportunities for reflection and assessment linked to the following:

• The evolution of inclusive education.

• Impact of inclusive education on students with differing needs and abilities.

• Effective practices and characteristics of inclusive education

• Diverse needs of students in the classroom • Guiding Principles

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Inclusive Education Plans (IEP)

• Approaches, elements, and outcomes of positive behaviour support.

• Key components of the functional assessment process.

• Instructional practices and intervention strategies to promote behavioural success of students.

• Roles and responsibilities of an Education Assistant in the development of positive behaviour support plans.

• Implementing visual supports, prompts and intervention plans to support students.

• Monitoring and evaluating the types of response interventions.

• Effective practices and strategies for managing challenging behaviour.

THIS COURSE IS ACCESSIBLE VIA BCPSEA’S WEBSITE

To log into the course, staff will first need to create an account (using their school district email address) at: https://bcpsea.bc.ca/my-account-login/

Once staff have created their account, they will be able to access the course at: https://bcpsea.bc.ca/all-courses/

If staff experience difficulties accessing the course, they may seek assistance by emailing their concerns (with a contact telephone number) to: officeadmin@bcpsea.bc.ca

ONCE YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR COMPLETION CERTIFICATE, PLEASE SUBMIT IT BY EMAIL TO LEARNINGSERVICES@PRN.BC.CA

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POPARD offers a number of virtual workshops throughout the year. Some are even free! Check the POPARD website regularly to stay up to date with Workshops they offer.

https://autismoutreach.ca/upcoming-training-dates/

POPARD offers a number of Super Workshops delivered by their highly skilled team. Currently, Super Workshops are offered virtually. Please visit the website to see the upcoming training dates. https://autismoutreach.ca/upcoming-training-dates/

POPARD offers a number of 1 Day Workshops delivered by their highly skilled team. Currently, 1 Day Workshops are offered as live, online training sessions through POPARD. Please visit the website to see the upcoming training dates. https://autismoutreach.ca/upcoming-training-dates/

POPARD offers a number of ½ Day Workshops delivered by their highly skilled team. Currently, ½ Day Workshops are offered as live, online training sessions through POPARD. Please visit the website to see the upcoming training dates. https://autismoutreach.ca/upcoming-training-dates/

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Interested teachers are asked to email Barb Wagner, District Numeracy Support Teacher at bwagner@prn.bc.ca

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Registered Behavior Technician Free 40 Hour Training

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Groups of educators from various schools participate on an annual basis by engaging in the Spiral of Inquiry a teacher-led framework to support a variety of inquiry projects that focus on improving learning for students. 

How does it work? 

Joining the district NOIIE group provides a process to take on meaningful inquiry within your role as educator with access to inquiry projects & resources  from across the province and from other member countries to support the learning journeyThere are three-four meetings throughout the year that guide this process for participants

-Collaboration funds are available to support the inquiry journey throughout the year

Session Series: 

November 29, 2022 4:30-6:30 pm

February 9, 2023 4:30-6:00 pm

April 17, 2023 4:30-5:30 pm (optional)

Year End Celebration June 26, 2023 4:30-6:00 pm

Interested inquiry groups are asked to confirm their registration no later than November 15th, 2022 including any dietary restrictions at learningservices@prn.bc.ca

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