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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FACILITATED BY: CHANTELLE FOWLER
TO REGISTER, EMAIL: CFOWLER@PRN.BC.CA

(OPEN TO ALL CASE MANAGERS)

1 ASSESSMENT:LEVEL A, LEVEL B, LEARNER PROFILE                Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: Board Room

2 CLASS REVIEWS                             Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: Board Room

3 FACILITATING MEETING                  Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: Board Room

4 WRITING IEP’S: PART 1                    Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: Board Room

5 WRITING IEP’S: PART 2.                    Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: Board Room

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HOW TO READ A PSYCH-ED REPORT
WITH SAMANTHA THOMSON, L.SCH.PSYCH

THIS WORKSHOP WILL INCLUDE.
• ANATOMY OF A REPORT
• DEMYSTIFYING THE COGNITIVE DOMAINS
• WHAT DO ALL THESE SCORES MEAN?
• BREAKING DOWN DIAGNOSES
• MAKING THE MOST OF RECOMMENDATIONS

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH@ 4:00-6:00PM AT LEARNING SERVICES (DDC)

PLEASE REGISTER VIA EMAIL BY SEPTEMBER 25TH STHOMSON@PRN.BC.CA

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Are you looking to improve your literacy instruction? Are you wondering how to plan for language arts in a way that empowers student readers and writers? Join Karen Filewych for 7 professional development sessions throughout the 2024-2025 school year. These ongoing sessions will provide practical strategies and opportunities to ask questions about the teaching of literacy. Karen will tailor the sessions to meet the needs of participants. We are looking for a cohort of 10-15 teachers.

First session will be on September 18th 1-3 pm with TTOC coverage provided.  All other dates and information can be found on the poster and/or link below.

Please contact Charmaine Chretien at cchretien@prn.bc.ca  to register.

Literacy Cohort

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Words Their Way

Grades 1-6 From picture sorts to Greek & Latin roots

Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction

You are invited to join one or both sessions.

Session 1:

▻ Spelling Inventory/Assessment

▻ Using a Feature Chart

Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 3:30 – 4:30 Virtual

Session 2:

▻ Grouping Students

▻ Creating a Weekly Routine

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 3:30 – 5:30 In-person in the DDC(District Development Center)

To register, or for more information, contact

Anita Yorke, Literacy Support Teacher ayorke@prn.bc.ca

Registration closes at 4:00 the day prior to each session.

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Introduction to the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Program

Gain understanding of phonemic awareness and its benefits.

Learn and practice the instructional steps.

Who: Teachers K-3, LATs, ECEs

Wednesday, October 23rd

3:30-5:30 p.m.

Register by Tuesday, October 21st

Where: School Board Office Building

For more information, click: https://heggerty.org/

To register, email: learningservices@prn.bc.ca

Registration closes at 3:00 p.m. on the date indicated.

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WELCOME BACK EARLY LEARNING INSERVICE SESSION:
KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS AND ECE’S

DATE: SEPTEMBER 6TH 2024
LOCATION: RAMADA INN NORTHERN GRAND
(CATERED SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED)
INTENDED AUDIENCE: ECEs, KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS, STRONGSTART FACILITATORS
TIME: SESSION STARTS AT 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
INCLUDES TWO NUTRITIONAL BREAKS

LITERACY IN THE EARLY YEARS
WITH ADRIENNE GEAR

What is the most effective way to teach reading in an early
primary classroom? Are foundational skills sufficient for students
to become fully literate? Join BC author and educator Adrienne
Gear as she explores these questions, discusses the latest trends
in reading instruction and shares her thoughts on what a holistic
reading program in the early years might look like.

Adrienne will also share ideas from her new book, Powerful
Thinking, which explores practical ways of building knowledge
and stretching thinking through content-rich interactive read-
alouds that help engage young children in the awe and wonder
surrounding them.

Adrienne will end the day with a practical unit from her book
Powerful Understanding which explores practical ways to help
children develop a deeper understanding of SELF and OTHERS.
Join us as we launch the new school year with a powerful,
equitable, holistic literacy program!

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Back to School Book Launch!

with Adrienne Gear

September 5th 2024

Location: Ramada Inn Northern Grand

(CATERED Snacks and REFRESHMENTS will be served)

Intended Audience: Gr. K-8 Classroom Teachers, Support/Resource Teachers, LATS, Teacher Librarians

TIME: Session starts at 3:45 – 6:45 pm

3:30 snacks SERVED with 2 additional 20 minute snack breaks

To Register scan the QR Code to access the google registration form

Or go to the URL

https://forms.gle/5LDVTQUgp6FCWkgj8

Registration cut off is June 14th 2024

Please note: Once you have registered you have committed to attending this session. Having an accurate number of participants impacts the Venue, Food preparations and book purchases. Thank you.

Contact Learningservices@prn.bc.ca for further assistance

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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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