Words Their Way is a recommended district resource used as part of a balanced literacy program. Words Their Way is used for word study for phonics, vocabulary and spelling development. Dates: September 27th & October 4th Format; Session 1 will be virtual and Session 2 will be in person Facilitator: Anita Yorke, District Literacy Support […]
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.
UDL Now! by Katie Novak Book Study
Target Audience: All Teachers, All grades, All subject areas & All levels of experience Date: First informational meeting will be held on September 21st at 4:00 pm via Zoom to set up the format and dates of the book study with interested participants. Format will likely include 8 sessions. Please confirm your attendance by email […]
myBlueprint
New to myBlueprint or Want Some Implementation Ideas? myBlueprint has two products: All About Me (grades 5/6) & Education Planner (7-12). Both are online platforms used in our schools. Both are available in English & French. myBlueprint is a Canadian company that offers lessons that align with the BC Curriculum Some Highlights: Portfolio Development Student […]
The Provincial Outreach Program for Autism & Related Disorders (POPARD) Online Course
POPARD is being offered in the district in a virtual format. Please see pdf link below for all details. Dates: August 29 through to September 2, 2022 Times: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm each day Audience: All Staff Location: Virtual Registration: Please email learningservices@prn.bc.ca including your name, school, occupation and email for the Zoom link […]
School District No. 60 FASD Learning Series
The Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (POPFASD) is hosting a learning series over the 2022-23 school year. Please see poster and link below for further information. Dates: October 21, November 8, December 6, January 10, February 7, February 28 & April 21 Please note that the April 21st date will be a […]
2022-23 Provincial Outreach Program for the Early Years (POPEY) Workshop Schedule for Teachers
POPEY has released it 2022-23 list of workshops open to all teachers across the province. Themes this year include: The Foundations of literacy, Writing across the curriculum, Supporting SEL and Playful literacy learning & Bringing authentic first peoples content to the K-3 Classroom Dates: Please click on pdf link below for all series dates Times: […]
Navigating Planning Workshop for Teachers
Do you want to learn about how to plan out your school year with all learning areas in mind? This workshop is an opportunity to work on approaches to long-term planning, short-term planning, units & lessons. Date: October 5, 2022 Time: 3:30-5:30 pm Location: District Development Centre located at SD 60 Board Office Audience: K-12 […]
Problem Solving Series
This is a series to explore how problem solving fits into a maths program! Does it have to be an add-on or can it be the whole program? Participants can register for all sessions OR those of interest. Date: October 11; December 6; January 10; February 28 & May 2 Times: 3:30-5:00 pm Location: District […]
SMART Learning For Teachers K-12
Do you want to develop thinking and processing skills with and within your students? This is a series of workshops created to develop understanding and skill in using the SmartLearning Framework. Participants may sign up for the entire series OR for an individual session(s). Dates: Session 1a October 20th; Session 1b October 21st; Session 2 […]
Using Pictures to Advance Literacy Skills: The Picture Word Inductive Model
PWIM also known as the Picture Word Inductive Model support language development across learning areas. Participants will learn how to use and adapt the Picture Inductive Model to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of their students. PWIM is a great UDL strategy for students in all grade levels. Date: October 21, 2022 Time: […]