December 16, 2021

KEY RESOURCES IN LANGLEY

• Links to Key Info AND Resources in Langley
• Instructional Services Website: For all your district-vetted resources K-12!  Check it out!
• Aboriginal Resources vetted by the District
• District Learning Commons – K-12 Resources to book out! Kits, Lit Circle Sets and more!
• TCS Sites (TCS SS-grade 3, 4-8, Secondary): Key resources are still being placed in these Teams. If you need access to one of these Teams, please email mismith@sd35.bc.ca

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Odyssey Professional Development Day – February 11th: As we continue our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in Langley Schools, our focus for Odyssey this year is on Truth and Reconciliation.  As Justice Sinclair said, “Education is the key to reconciliation.” Odyssey is being organized to be relevant to all employees in the District with a focus on our collective responsibility to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Save the date – more details to come!

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

NEW On-Demand Learning
Welcome to On-Demand Learning, your one-stop shop for all of SD35’s fantastic webinar content. Free to all Langley Staff, On-Demand currently hosts sites and videos from Boot Camp 2021 and Connecting the Pieces 2021 – with more to come! Please browse and register at On-Demand Learning.

Asian Canadian Book Study
January 5, February 23, April 13, June 1 [Register]
Let’s talk books! Join us as we explore Young Adult novels created by Asian Canadian authors and artists. Together, we will curate a list of novels to support teachers looking for high-quality and engaging Young Adult literature that reflects our diverse community. Read one book or read ten! You determine what works for you throughout the Book Study series.

Geocaching 101
January 26, March 2 [Register]
In this two-part workshop, you will learn how to use a GPS (Global Positioning System) device in order to take your class outside and explore your local place through geocaching. In session 1, you will learn about the GPS units, how to find geocaching sites around Langley and how to create your own geocache. In session 2, we will spend time in a local environment putting this knowledge into practice.

La collaboration en immersion française (M-7e)
January 11 (Kindergarten), January 18 (Gr. 1-3), January 25(Gr. 4-7) [Register]
Veuillez nous joindre en janvier! Collaborez, partagez, apprennez, questionnez et mangez! Les séances sont organisés par niveau et nous allons discuster les sujets suivants: la progression des sons, les mots frequents, le vocabulaire commun, a progression de la grammaire, les livres pour nos élèves (étude de roman, cercles littéraires), les resources utiles, les autres items que vous aimeriez discuter et/ou partager. Public: Enseignants du primaire de James Kennedy et Belmont.

Mystery Science
Two Dates: January 12, January 18 [Register]
Mystery Science is a K-5 “open and go” resource for teachers looking for engaging, easy-to-use, hands-on science lessons. For each lesson we will discuss: what is Mystery Science? How do teachers use mini-lessons for in-person and remote learning? How do teachers use our core lessons for in-person and remote learning?

Save the Date Odyssey 2022
February 11, 2022
Listen. Reflect. Act. Waking up to our collective responsibility. Odyssey is our annual K-12 professional development conference open to all Langley School District staff and to guests from out-of-district.

EXTERNAL STUDENT/STAFF OPPORTUNITIES and LEARNING RESOURCES

Farm to School BC (more info)
From January to October 2022, Farm to School BC is offering a free mentorship program for K-12 educators in BC who are in the initial stages of creating a school garden, or are revitalizing an existing school garden.

This program includes a series of monthly after-school online workshops and the opportunity to join a supportive cohort of school garden educators from across the province. See our website for more details.

About the Workshops: Workshops will be facilitated by Farm to School BC staff who have a wealth of experience supporting school gardens. Each workshop is designed to build off previous workshops, however, participants can sign up for as many sessions as they like. Join our mailing list to receive updates about the School Garden Mentorship Program including upcoming webinars and resources.

Each workshop will include the following components:

• An educational presentation by Farm to School BC staff
• Regional breakout rooms for discussion and reflection
• Project planning resources to support your school garden team
• Profile of an inspiring school garden
• An activity you can do with your class in the garden

LANGLEY RESTORATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (more info)
Professional Development & Training Offerings (January – March 2022)
*All trainings are provided free of charge to staff in the Langley School District

1-Day Intensive – Restorative Justice Framework and Practice in Education
Date: Saturday January 22nd, 2022 (9am-4:30pm)

Facilitating Classroom Circles Series (OWN IT)
Dates: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm | Feb 8 | Feb 15 | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | Mar 8
Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Restorative Action Mediation Training: Conversation Peace (3-day)
Dates: Wednesdays 9:00-3:00pm | Feb 23 | Mar 2 | Mar 9
Location: Room 355 at Langley School Board Office (in-person)