May 1, 2020

DISTRICT-VETTED RESOURCES

There are many district-vetted resources being added to the Channels within the TCS Teams. The TCS Teams are collaborative spaces where you can find resources, share resources and ask questions regarding resources and tech platforms.  All educators have been added to these Teams. We have the following 3 Teams: StrongStart – Grade 3, Grade 4-8 and Secondary. You can also participate in more than one team.

Check out “The Buzz” (visual above) in the TCS Teams “Continuity of Learning” Channel with new resources, ideas and tips around remote learning!

Getting Started with Teams Channel in TCS Teams
We now have many resources, both print and video, to support staff with using MS Office tools. To assist staff in quickly finding a resource we have created documents to connect to the desired Stream video and have included in these with the print resources in a clearly marked folder as exemplified in the Virtual Teams Meeting folder below:

Restorative Action Online Resources
Activities, worksheets, videos, lessons and other resources to support learning in Restorative Action, SEL and Peace Circle work continue to be uploaded to the Restorative Action Teams file. Content and themes include listening, working through anger, assumptions, conflict styles, and a growing collection of resources from the OWN IT curriculum on restorative principles and conflict resolution. Cristy Watson and Zofia Switkowski are available to consult with teachers around how best to support them and their efforts. Please contact cwatson@sd35.bc.ca to be added to the Team.

DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, all of our upcoming events have been cancelled, rescheduled, or moved to an online platform.

Going Online
Do you have a workshop idea that you’d like to host online? We can support you with registration for your digital event! Send us a workshop proposal at thinklangley.com or email us at thinklangley@sd35.bc.ca for more information.

STUDENT and STAFF OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF DISTRICT

Provincial Outreach Program for the Early Years
POPEY is now creating Home Learning Resources for K-3 students that include suggestions for activities and experiences to support children’s literacy development at home, as well as considerations for social-emotional learning. Also included are supplementary resources for children to use at home when they’re engaged in literacy activities. Please click here to view.

OAME Virtual Conference – May 6-9
The Ontario Association for Mathematics Education (OAME) has moved their annual conference scheduled for May 6 to 9 to an online version.  This virtual conference will feature 30 live sessions and up to 15 pre-recorded sessions.  Live sessions will also be recorded and available to everyone up until May 11.  For more information and to register, click here.

City U Inclusive Support Teacher Qualification/M.Ed. in Leadership Program Information Session
Thursday May 7, 2020, 4pm – 6pm
Join Zoom Meeting here.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84080484723
Meeting ID: 840 8048 4723
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Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgvf3HWIA

For more information, please contact:
Truman Spring, Associate Director of the M.Ed. in Leadership Program
City University in Canada
Cell: 250-306-0709