Introduction to the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Program

Gain understanding of the program and its benefits. Learn and practice the instructional steps.

Who: Teachers K-3, LATs, ECEs

When:  Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: District Development Centre School Board Office Building

For more information, go to: https://heggerty.org/

Or contact Anita Yorke, Literacy Support Teacher (retired) ayorke@prn.bc.ca

To register, email: LearningServices@prn.bc.ca Registration closes at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21st.

2024Heggerty Training poster Session 2

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Date:  Friday, October 25, 2024

Time:  9:00-11:30 am

Location:  Email confirmation will include location

Registration:  Please email learningservices@prn.bc.ca to confirm your participation.  Please register no later than Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Facilitator:  Anita Yorke

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What: Building Number Sense & Fact Fluency

When: Friday, October 25th 2024 ProD 8:30am -12:30pm

Where: Robert Ogilvie

Why: Learn strategies & supports to help our students grow as mathematicians

How: Using Building Fact Fluency, Mathology & MAP

To Sign up: please email jhamilton@prn.bc.ca

→ Please Register by October 18th (group size of 30 max)

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This workshop will be led by Mark Freado, an internationally recognized trainer in youth mental health, trauma, and resilience. With over 20 years of experience, Mark has been a key figure in the Reclaiming Youth Movement and has worked with communities around the world to develop meaningful interventions and programming for children and youth.

Information about Mark, and about the organization he works with can be found at Reclaiming Youth at Risk.

This workshop will introduce you to the Circle of Courage and Six Keys to Thriving models for youth development. These are powerful frameworks rooted in Indigenous values that support positive youth development. You will learn practical strategies to build strong, respectful relationships between adults and youth, and discover ways to plan community responses that address the needs of young people.

Event Details:

Date: October 25, 2024
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm (lunch provided)
Location: North Peace Cultural Centre, Fort St. John

This workshop will be invaluable for teachers, counselors, community leaders, and anyone working to support the healthy development of children and youth.

Spaces are limited, so please register by October 20th to secure your spot!

Register now at: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cityfortstjohn/activity/search/detail/20883?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

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(Fine Arts Teacher K – 6)

Do you want to up your art game or be inspired by something new to add to your already awesome art portfolio? Or maybe you just want to come for some art therapy!

Join me for two workshops that will tie 2 famous artists in nicely with a Fall theme, which includes pumpkins and poppies for Remembrance Day.

I will walk you through 2 easy lesson ideas that can easily be adapted from K to 6, that you will be able to use the next day.

Date: Oct 3 and Oct 10

Place: Bert Ambrose Art Room

Time: 4pm to 6pm

Please register with me through email – cmervyn@prn.bc.ca

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The Autism Support Network is offering a professional development opportunity for Educational Assistants (EAs) online, on October 25, 2024. We are pleased to have Dr. Pat Mirenda as our keynote speaker and breakout presentations provided by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts with years of experience working with autistic children.

Please pass this on to any colleagues who might be interested in this rich autism-focused pro-D opportunity.

We have not added you to our mailing list, but you can click  HERE to join.  We only mail out a monthly newsletter and information on our educational presentations.

Unlock Potential – Strategies for Success with Your Autistic Students

 Join us online for a professional development event for Education Assistants. We are happy to offer a comprehensive event with a world-renowned Keynote speaker and a choice of informative break-out sessions.

Early Bird Discount – $125 until September 30th!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

 Join our Mailing List for more events like this.

We look forward to seeing you!

The Autism Support Network Society
https://www.autismsupportbc.ca

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TARGET AUDIENCE: BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT TEACHERS, LATS, RTS, AND COUNSELLORS

FACILITATED BY CHANTELLE FOWLER
TUESDAY OCTOBER 1 2024
Location: BOARD ROOM
3:30 TO 5:30PM

To register, email: Chantelle Fowler
cfolwer@prn.bc.ca

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Facilitated by: Rheanna Morris-Richert
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Board Room

For any teacher working with students who benefit from the use of technology for learning. Participants are asked to bring their laptop.

To register, email: Chantelle Fowler cfowler@prn.bc.ca

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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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Please choose one of the following:
October 25, 2024 – Non-Instruction Day – (Pro-D Provincial)
November 29, 2024 – Non-Instruction Day- (Parent-Teacher Interviews)
8:30AM – 4:00PM
LOCATION: DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (LEARNING SERVICES)

CERTIFICATION UPON COMPLETION
PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES, DE-ESCALATION SKILLS,
COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES, RESPONSES THAT WILL MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL HARM OF DISRUPTIVE AND
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR

ALL COURSE MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED

PLEASE BRING YOUR LUNCH AND A WATER BOTTLE

TO REGISTER PLEASE EMAIL DANIELLE EVANS AT DEVANS@PRN.BC.CA
ASAP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND.
SPACE IS LIMITED AND IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND AFTER REGISTERING PLEASE INFORM DANIELLE EVANS. PLEASE GIVE AMPLE NOTICE SO THAT YOUR SPOT CAN BE GIVEN TO
ANOTHER PARTICIPANT.

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