Based on the research of George Georgiou and Kristy Dunn, this resource offers 120 lessons targeted for Grades One and Two.

There will be an optional information Zoom on June 17, 2025, 12:15-12:45 pm.  Zoom link is on the poster below.  If unable to access the poster link, you can use this Zoom link:

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61432886609?pwd%3DPBu8fX4esvlOQy5VelQQlYPE645Gie.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1750095698271000&usg=AOvVaw3r86LcankWSMw-tRCZk6Gz

Interested Grade One & Two teachers can also contact Charmaine Chretien, District Principal, Curriculum & Assessment at cchretien@prn.bc.ca

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Words are the foundation of reading and writing and therefore an essential component of our instruction. And yet, it can sometimes be challenging to ensure a meaningful, integrated focus on words within our classrooms. In this session, Karen will discuss how to approach words in the context of oral language, spelling, structural analysis, word walls, morphology, the three tiers of vocabulary, and vocabulary instruction. She will guide participants in planning a weekly schedule for ELA as well as looking at an overall plan for the year. Teachers will walk away from this practical session feeling empowered!

The session is open to teachers in grades 1 through 7.

Date:  Saturday, September 6th, 2025

Time:  8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Location:  The Ramada Inn (The Northern Grand Hotel)

Registration:  By Google Form Link or QR Code.  See poster below.  If unable to use QR Code, please use the link on the poster.  The link to registration can also be found by clicking on:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNlKNC3iYrVwGcMIDpYXWnFhPILMwZdzHF8NVF0iV5XwJTbQ/viewform?usp=header

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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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Registered Behavior Technician Free 40 Hour Training

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