In the Loop – May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

KEY RESOURCES IN LANGLEY

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Indigenous Sport Heroes Education Experience | More info
This multimodal curriculum-aligned learning experience for Grades K – 12 aims to educate and inspire youth by amplifying the remarkable stories of the Indigenous sport heroes inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.

First Nations Pedagogy Online |  More info
“8 Key Issues for Indigenous Peoples in Canada.”  Bob Joseph, opens the series through a six-minute video framing the issues as complex, inexorably intertwined, and rooted in the Indian Act and colonialism. An informative and historical account on issues.

Decolonizing Professional Learning | More info
The January 2023 edition of “Education Canada” highlights “Decolonizing Professional Learning”, which will serve to mobilize the knowledge from an August 2022 pan-Canadian convening of researchers at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The special edition, featuring an article written by Dr. Leyton Schnellert and colleagues will include many in-depth articles and engaging podcasts.

Connecting Resilience Truth and Reconciliation | More info
Dynamic Classroom Resource:  A teacher resource to support understanding and activities regarding Truth and Reconciliation. Written by Indigenous authors, including Rain Pierre.

DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
To see our full calendar of offerings, visit www.thinklangley.com

Accessing the Best Parts with Dr. Jody Carrington | On-Demand Learning Feature
How do we access the best parts of ourselves? How do we access the best parts of others? In this fourth and final session with the incomparable Jody, we are taken on a journey where we are challenged to be introspective. When we access the best parts of ourselves, we can give our best to ourselves, and those around us. We can bring out the best in others.

EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Explore New Training Opportunity | May 27, 2023 | Register
Did you know the changing demographics affect the way we teach today and tomorrow? We have an exciting and educational opportunity for you and your teachers/staff. Bridge-building experience has been described as a fascinating, educational, and enriching experience.
The day includes a guided visit to a Muslim Mosque, Sikh Temple, and a Hindu Temple. Registration is $99 per person including a training tour certificate.

BC Summer Institute 2023 | Partnership for Inclusive Learning | Register
Please join us at the highly anticipated BC Summer Institute 2023 from August 21st to 23rd, 2023. Partnerships for Inclusive Learning is a summer hybrid conference to provide a robust learning environment.  Come together to hear and learn from our faculty, who have extensive experience in Inclusive Learning, and who champion diverse and innovative approaches to facilitating inclusive school environments.

Indigenous Focused Graduation Requirement Additional Teacher Workshops Offered
The Ministry, in partnership with BCSSA, FNESC, FISA and the First Nations School Authority are offering 2 sessions for teachers, one online and one in person. Jo Chrona and Anne Tenning will be facilitating the workshops below. Please share with your districts as these will fill quickly.
BC First Peoples 12 Workshop:  Friday June 9, Richmond – Facilitator: Anne Tenning  View the Flyer and Registration details.
Virtual BC First Peoples 10-12 Workshop:  Saturday June 17 – Facilitator: Jo Chrona  View the Flyer and Registration details.

Sound Walls In Your Classroom: The Pathway to Reading Fluency | Tools 4 Teaching by Dr Mary Dahlgren | Register
Are you looking for more information on how to use a sound wall in your classroom? Here is a new webinar from the original Sound Wall guru from Tools 4 Teaching Dr. Mary Dahlgren. The webinar is in a different time zone but if you sign up you will get a recording that you can watch on your own time. Remember, we have a sound wall available in the print shop and posters for smaller spaces available through Walnut Grove Print Shop. Find the order form in files.

4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning initiative | More info
Early bird registration is now open for 2023-2024. This initiative offers an extension and expansion on the pilot from 2022-23. It will run from October 2023 – June, 2024, and features some of the most inspiring and powerful Indigenous presenters from across Turtle Island.

Learning from the Land | More info
For those who are in process of completing this year’s learning, there will be a new season of learning for the 2023-2024 school year: Learning from the Land. Early bird registration is now open for this as well!

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES

Let’s plan for dance 2023-2024 | The SoundKreations Group | More Info
For the 2023-2024 School Year we will be offering FRESH content through our four main dance programs: Hip-Hop, CubaNYC, DANCEPL3Y, and DanceCOMBO.
Four Main Program Outcomes:
Process Focused Program (No Performance)
In-Class Performance (Students perform in-class during their final dance session)
Daytime Performance Program (School-wide performance. Parents are welcome!)
Evening Performance Program (School-wide Formal Evening Performance – Parents welcome). 

Build a Biz Educator Package | Grade 2-8 Teachers in BC | More info
Are you looking to bring Future Ready Programs, Tools, and Resources to your classroom in areas such as entrepreneurship, public speaking, digital literacy & more? If so, your school is probably eligible to receive the Build a Biz Kids Educator Package ($2,000 value) at no cost to you! Get digital and printed tools and resources designed to elevate 70+ soft skills that will help you reach BC Curriculum requirements!

Farm to School BC | School Garden Mentorship Program | | More info
Farm to School BC is offering a free mentorship program for K-12 educators in the initial stages of creating a school garden or revitalizing an existing garden. This mentorship program will provide valuable skills for school-based coordination that supports both the development of a robust school garden community and tips for garden maintenance.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Coast Metro Elementary (K to 7) Math Framework Resource Website | More info
The Coast Metro Consortium, in conjunction with the Lower Mainland Math Consortium (LMMC), has created an amazing Math Framework Resource website for Elementary teachers K to 7.  The Framework focuses on Number and Number Operations and outlines key concepts for each grade.  Within each key concept, there are learning stories, foundations, progressions, a sample week at a glance, as well as assessment and resource suggestions.  The website also includes math games, Indigenous connections, assessment tools, instructional routines and children’s literature.  To learn more about the website and how to access it for free, please check out the video recording of the website launch at the “More Info” link in the title.

How to Help Students Resist Their Phones and Develop Better Digital Habits | More info
This is an excellent Professional Learning article from Edutopia which provides some ideas and strategies for educators to help students manage their addiction to their phones and develop better digital habits.  Well worth a read!

Connecting Resilience Truth and Reconciliation | Dynamic Classroom Resource | More info
A teacher resource to support understanding and activities regarding Truth and Reconciliation. Written by Indigenous authors, including Rain Pierre.

French Indigenous Resources | Strong Nations Publishing
Currently available are Collection Lecteurs Forts, Collection Histoires fortes, Collection Des montagnes à la mer, Les six cèdres, and Collection Corbeau. Also available: card games and posters.

SPECIAL EVENT

Spa Night | June 8 | More info
As we approach the end of this very busy school year, please take the opportunity to enjoy an inexpensive evening out while also supporting a local business who supports the School District by taking on students through our District Work Experience Program.  Please see the flyer for more details.

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