Session Description: The Tech Tuesday in January will focus on using technology to support UDL in the classroom. We will look at how students can access accessibility features on iPads, computers, and Chromebooks, such as speech-to-text features and magnification of text and images. We will also look at how to use our district’s Learn60 Google […]
Category: Past
This is a collection of Professional Development / Inservice offerings from past years.
Each year managers of the site should remove the month categories from posts and select Past as the new category for the post so that previous offerings show here and not in current months of the year.
Do You Want to Learn More About I-Pad Integration & Literacy Centres?
Session Description: -Looking at Apps that can support literacy at the primary level -Lesson ideas/structures to support I-pad integration -Open to ALL levels of technology proficiency -Hands-on activities to support literacy centre development in the primary classroom Please note that we are limited to about 30 participants and will give priority to primary teachers […]
Making Connections: Core Competences, Curricular Competencies & the New Curriculum
Session Description: -Are you interested in making connections between curricular competencies and core competencies in your classroom? -Do you want some practical ideas to compliment what you already do? -Want to talk artifacts and student self-assessment? Please come to the session with a lesson and/or unit, but this is not mandatory to participate in the […]
8. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT INFORMATIONAL MEETING-November 29, 2019
DATE: November 29, 2019 TIME: 9:00am to 12:00am WHERE: Learning Services (Board Office) In Attendance: Educational Assistants, Keith MacGillivray (VP-Learning Services), Karen Giesbrecht (Programs Support Clerk, NLC), Colleen Stewart (HR, SD#60), Juanita Esau (Admin. Assist.), Heather Reese (EA Mentor), Barb Chaput/Caroline Drapeau (Pro-D Funds) Topics: SSEAC and Portfolios scheduled for this year Signing up for […]
S.D. 60 Maker Club for Educators Training
Calling all passionate CREATORS, DOERS and MAKERS! Are you the type of worker who likes to take a step back after toiling away at a thing to marvel at what you’ve literally created and accomplished? Learn about the global Maker Movement & Maker Faire and try your hand at a needle felting + woodwork workshop […]
MyEdBC Report Card Support Session (Voluntary) – Nov 12, 1-3pm Grandhaven
A voluntary support session is available for help with report cards in MyEdBC, November 12th from 1-3 pm at the Technology Centre in Grandhaven. If you are a new teacher/less experienced teacher who is in need to support with the report card process, then please feel free to drop in during the above times. The session […]
The Year Ahead English Language Learners
We will be exploring the diversity of the ELL students that are a part of our SD60 classrooms. We will be discussing how to plan for and create a classroom environment to help not only ELLs but all students thrive with strategies that create an “I can” feeling for your community. Ways to incorporate language […]
NOII/AESN Date Change-Please read below
NETWORK OF INQUIRY & INNOVATION: ACTION RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY – SERIES Interested in action research to support student development within your school, classrooms or program? Come join the 2017-18 NOII/AESN group. Three sessions over the year are offered to review the Spirals of Inquiry, support project development and final presentations. Sessions will be facilitated by Kim […]
Patrick Hunter Staff Workshop – Diversity – Oct 20, 2017 – SESSION IS FULL
This session is full! Session Description: This workshop is a creative blend of discussion surrounding diversity and inclusion, challenges we all face daily on an individual and collective basis and to have some fun learning how to paint with Patrick! Patrick will create a safe space for discussion and creativity. Discussions will tackle the tough […]
NETWORK OF INQUIRY & INNOVATION: ACTION RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY – SERIES
Interested in action research to support student development within your school, classrooms or program? Come join the 2017-18 NOII/AESN group. Three sessions over the year are offered to review the Spirals of Inquiry, support project development and final presentations. Sessions will be facilitated by Kim Boettcher. First Meeting will be held on December 6th from […]