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YYJ Ignite III

Sticky Wicket 919 Douglas St., Victoria , BC, Canada

Please see: https://www.picatic.com/yyjignite2016      

Free

EdCampVic

Royal Oak Middle School 751 Travino Lane, Victoria, Canada

An edcamp is a user-generated conference - commonly referred to as an "unconference". That means that there is not a rigid schedule of workshops and presentations planned in advance. Instead, ideas for collaboration and conversation are determined as attendees identify common themes/topics that they would like to explore, and what they can teach others about.

Publishers’ Resource Fair

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

Please join the folks from Scholastic, Nelson, Pearson, Strong Nations, United Library Service, and Schoolhouse Teaching Supplies to explore the latest resources that support the redesigned BC curriculum. The Publishers will be providing door prizes and giveaways at the event.

Tech Tuesdays

The Tech for Learning Team are happy to announce Tech Tuesdays – a weekly digital resource update and drop-in support session at our Tolmie Annex A location.

Google Summit

Oak Bay High School 2151 Cranmore Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Enjoy two days of empowering hands-on breakout sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, and fun activities including a high-energy demo slam.

Walking in Two Worlds: Aboriginal worldviews, diversity, and inclusion

Walking in Two Worlds: Aboriginal worldviews, diversity, and inclusion Date: Friday, November 24th – 9:00am – 2:50pm Agenda for the Day 9:00 – 9:15 – UVIC Farquar Auditorium Acknowledgement, Welcome, and Opening Remarks 9:15 – 10:15 Keynote – Candy Palmater – self professed feminist Mi’Kmaw comic, international speaker, writer, TV & CBC radio broadcaster... Read more

Dinner & Dialogue

This is a year-long series designed to promote collaboration and like-minded discussion on book topics of your choosing. The dates for these events are: Tuesday, December 5th Monday, February 6th Monday, April 17th Tuesday, May 23rd Please review the book options below (click the book cover for more information) RSVP... Read more

Enhancing Learning Grant Celebration

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

Join us January 11, 2018 from 3:30-6pm for the kick-off celebration at SJ Willis Auditorium - RSVP HERE You can view the selected 2017-2018 Learning Grants here: https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/learning-opportunities/district-learning-grants/  

Ready, Set, Learn

Ready, Set, Learn focuses on 'Learning Through Play' and is for families with children between the ages of 3 and 4. The goal is to support families in helping their children get ready for school and lifelong learning through everyday activities and play. This event includes dinner for attendees.

Running Records 101 (K-5)

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

Find out how this powerful reading assessment tool can help to inform your practise and improve student reading.

Dinner & Dialogue

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

This is a year-long series designed to promote collaboration and like-minded discussion on book topics of your choosing. The dates for these events are: Tuesday, December 5th - Spectrum Community School Cafeteria Monday, February 6th - SJ Willis Auditorium Monday, April 17th - Spectrum Community School Cafeteria Tuesday, May 23rd - SJ... Read more

Middle School Writing Series 1 of 4

SD61 Tolmie Board Room 556 Boleskine Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

Goal: To  build a writing community where all students see themselves as writers.  In this workshop series we will explore the writing process, guided by assessment for learning strategies, with practical examples. Facilitators: Seanna Hyndman, Stacey Burke and Vicki Roberts Teachers attending the series will be encouraged  to review and share... Read more

Tech Tuesday – Cedar Hill Middle

Tech Tuesdays are drop-in technology for learning sessions open to all K-12 educators. Come with your questions for just in time support.

Tech Tuesday – Lambrick Park Secondary

Tech Tuesdays are drop-in technology for learning sessions open to all K-12 educators. Come with your questions for just in time support. Every Tuesday from 3:00-4:30pm Join us for any or all of the following dates: Feb 13th Cedar Hill Middle School Feb 20th Lambrick Park Secondary Feb 20th Willows... Read more

Tech Tuesday – Willows Elementary

Tech Tuesdays are drop-in technology for learning sessions open to all K-12 educators. Come with your questions for just in time support. Every Tuesday from 3:00-4:30pm Join us for any or all of the following dates: Feb 13th Cedar Hill Middle School Feb 20th Lambrick Park Secondary Feb 20th Willows... Read more

K-3 Pedagogical Documentation Workshop 1 of 2

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

Do you want to learn about Pedagogical Documentation – where it came from and how it can look in practice?    K-3 teachers are invited to attend two FREE dinner workshops to learn more about Pedagogical Documentation (a.k.a. pedagogical narration): When: Wednesday, February 21st and Wednesday, March 7th Time: 3:45-5:30... Read more

Tech Tuesday – Central Middle School

Tech Tuesdays are drop-in technology for learning sessions open to all K-12 educators. Come with your questions for just in time support. Every Tuesday from 3:00-4:30pm Join us for any or all of the following dates: Feb 13th Cedar Hill Middle School Feb 20th Lambrick Park Secondary Feb 20th Willows... Read more

Tech Tuesday – Rockheights Middle

Tech Tuesdays are drop-in technology for learning sessions open to all K-12 educators. Come with your questions for just in time support. Every Tuesday from 3:00-4:30pm Join us for any or all of the following dates: Feb 13th Cedar Hill Middle School Feb 20th Lambrick Park Secondary Feb 20th Willows... Read more

Running Records 101 (6-8)

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

Find out how this powerful reading assessment tool can help to inform your practise and improve student reading. Thursday Feb. 1st (K-5)             3:30-5:00 Wednesday Feb. 28th (6-8)    3:30-5:00 Wednesday Apr. 25th (K-8)    3:30-5:00 SJ Willis Auditorium - 923 Topaz Avenue Tea/Coffee & Cookies provided. Download the .PDF Poster here: Running... Read more

Tech Tuesday – Frank Hobbs Elementary

Tech Tuesdays are drop-in technology for learning sessions open to all K-12 educators. Come with your questions for just in time support. Every Tuesday from 3:00-4:30pm Join us for any or all of the following dates: Feb 13th Cedar Hill Middle School Feb 20th Lambrick Park Secondary Feb 20th Willows... Read more

Tech Tuesday – Colquitz Middle School

Tech Tuesdays are drop-in technology for learning sessions open to all K-12 educators. Come with your questions for just in time support. Every Tuesday from 3:00-4:30pm Join us for any or all of the following dates: Feb 13th Cedar Hill Middle School Feb 20th Lambrick Park Secondary Feb 20th Willows... Read more

K-3 Pedagogical Documentation Workshop 2 of 2

Do you want to learn about Pedagogical Documentation – where it came from and how it can look in practice?    K-3 teachers are invited to attend two FREE dinner workshops to learn more about Pedagogical Documentation (a.k.a. pedagogical narration): When: Wednesday, February 21st and Wednesday, March 7th Time: 3:45-5:30... Read more

Middle School Writing Series – Cohort B Session 1

Uplands School 3461 Henderson Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

Goal: To  build a writing community where all students see themselves as writers.  In this workshop series we will explore the writing process, guided by assessment for learning strategies, with practical examples. Facilitators: Seanna Hyndman, Stacey Burke and Vicki Roberts Teachers attending the series will be encouraged  to review and share... Read more

Middle School Writing Series – Cohort A Session 1

SD61 Tolmie Board Room 556 Boleskine Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

Goal: To  build a writing community where all students see themselves as writers.  In this workshop series we will explore the writing process, guided by assessment for learning strategies, with practical examples. Facilitators: Seanna Hyndman, Stacey Burke and Vicki Roberts Teachers attending the series will be encouraged  to review and share... Read more

Dinner & Dialogue

Spectrum Community School - Cafeteria 957 Burnside Rd W, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

This is a year-long series designed to promote collaboration and like-minded discussion on book topics of your choosing. The dates for these events are: Tuesday, December 5th - Spectrum Community School Cafeteria Monday, February 6th - SJ Willis Auditorium Monday, April 17th - Spectrum Community School Cafeteria Tuesday, May 23rd - SJ... Read more

Curriculum Implementation Day

    In addition to school-based offerings, the following district sessions will be taking place on April 20th In order for your facilitator to prep for your session(s) please RSVP using the link below: In order to confirm spaces, registration numbers will be collected at 12:00pm noon - Friday, April... Read more

K-6 Coding Day

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

You are invited to attend the launch of Coding Trek (K-3) and Coding Quest (4-6). These programs will support teachers as they seek to integrate coding into their K-6 classroom. All K-6 teachers are welcome to attend, regardless of prior experience. Date: Monday, April 23 – 3:30pm to 7:00pm (Dinner... Read more

Running Records 101 (K-8)

SJ Willis Auditorium 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada

Find out how this powerful reading assessment tool can help to inform your practise and improve student reading.

6-9 Coding Day

SD61 Tolmie Board Room 556 Boleskine Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

You are invited to attend the Grade 6-9 Coding Day, presented by SD61 and UVIC's Science Venture program. This day is intended to support teachers as they seek to integrate coding into their 6-9 classrooms and build more connections between Middle Schools and their Secondary school counterparts. 2 teachers per... Read more

Middle School Writing Series – Cohort A Session 2

SD61 Tolmie Board Room 556 Boleskine Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

Goal: To  build a writing community where all students see themselves as writers.  In this workshop series we will explore the writing process, guided by assessment for learning strategies, with practical examples. Facilitators: Seanna Hyndman, Stacey Burke and Vicki Roberts Teachers attending the series will be encouraged  to review and share... Read more

Middle School Writing Series – Cohort B Session 2

Uplands School 3461 Henderson Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

Goal: To  build a writing community where all students see themselves as writers.  In this workshop series we will explore the writing process, guided by assessment for learning strategies, with practical examples. Facilitators: Seanna Hyndman, Stacey Burke and Vicki Roberts Teachers attending the series will be encouraged  to review and share... Read more

Dinner & Dialogue

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

This is a year-long series designed to promote collaboration and like-minded discussion on book topics of your choosing. The dates for these events are: Tuesday, December 5th Tuesday, February 6th Tuesday, April 17th Weds, May 23rd Please review the book options below (click the book cover for more information) Updated... Read more

Enhancing Learning Grant – Wrap-Up (All Grades)

Join us at Lambrick Park Secondary for a celebration of learning! 4-6pm Kick-off will begin at 4pm in the Library Learning Commons space. See the full list of Learning Grants here.

Coding Quest Arcade

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Please confirm your classes’ attendance with this link: https://goo.gl/forms/zArvnyAy5eD46DY53

Middle School Writing Series – Cohort B Session 3

Uplands School 3461 Henderson Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

Goal: To  build a writing community where all students see themselves as writers.  In this workshop series we will explore the writing process, guided by assessment for learning strategies, with practical examples. Facilitators: Seanna Hyndman, Stacey Burke and Vicki Roberts Teachers attending the series will be encouraged  to review and share... Read more

Middle School Writing Series – Cohort A Session 3

SD61 Tolmie Board Room 556 Boleskine Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

Goal: To  build a writing community where all students see themselves as writers.  In this workshop series we will explore the writing process, guided by assessment for learning strategies, with practical examples. Facilitators: Seanna Hyndman, Stacey Burke and Vicki Roberts Teachers attending the series will be encouraged  to review and share... Read more

Grade 4/5 Coding: Beyond the Basics with Scratch

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

In this session, you will have a brief introduction to using the Scratch program, along with ways to integrate this platform into classroom curriculum. For more information about Scratch and other coding resources visit https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/coding/elementary-4-5/  This session is for teachers from the following schools - Campus View, Doncaster, Frank Hobbs, Hillcrest,... Read more

Grade 6-9 Coding: Diving Deeper into using Micro:Bits

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

In this session, teachers will have a deeper dive into using Micro:Bits in the middle and high school classroom. This time is to further support the coding kits deployed across our schools that included a set of Micro:Bits, along with other resources. For more information about Micro:Bits, the coding kits,... Read more

PHE 10 – Red Cross Teacher Support Session

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Red Cross Respect Education invites you to a 7-hour training for PHE 10 teachers being held in Victoria, BC. Please join us at no charge for this one-day workshop based on the ERAC-certified Healthy Youth Relationships course developed by the Canadian Red Cross. This training will help Planning and PHE 10 teachers... Read more

Primary K-3 Coding: Using the Cubetto and Scratch Jr.

SD61 Tolmie Board Room 556 Boleskine Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

In this sessions, you will be introduced to the Cubetto, along with ways to integrate this tool into classroom curriculum. Fore more information about Cubetto and other coding resources visit - https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/coding/elementary-k-3/ This session is for teachers from the following schools: Craigflower, Eagle View, Macaulay, Marigold, McKenzie, Vic West, View Royal,... Read more

Primary K-3 Coding: Using the Cubetto and Scratch Jr.

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

In this sessions, you will be introduced to the Cubetto, along with ways to integrate this tool into classroom curriculum. Fore more information about Cubetto and other coding resources visit - https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/coding/elementary-k-3/ This session is for teachers from the following schools: Campus View, Doncaster, Frank Hobbs, Hillcrest, Margaret Jenkins, Torquay, Willows,... Read more

English / Français Langue 10 Curriculum Session

Uplands School 3461 Henderson Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

This session is geared towards teachers of English 10 and Français Langue 10. This day is designed to facilitate discussion and exploration of the revised Grade 10 curriculum in your respective course areas.

Dinner and Dialogue 1 of 3

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

This Dinner & Dialogue series is designed to promote collaboration and discussion on suggested book topics. It will run from 4-6pm on the following dates at the Richmond School Gym: Tuesday, October 9th Thursday, December 6th Tuesday, January 15th Please review the book options below (click the book cover for... Read more

Social Studies / Sciences Humaines 10 Curriculum Session

Uplands School 3461 Henderson Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

This day-long session is geared to teachers of Social Studies 10 and Sciences Humaines 10. During this teacher-focused day, we will discuss, share, and explore the current state of the revised Grade 10 curriculum within your respective schools.  

PHE 10 Curriculum Support Session

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

This session is facilitated by the Victoria Red Cross and is intended to provide support and resources for teachers covering key aspects of the revised PHE 10 curriculum. Click here to view the full PHE 10 Ministry Curriculum Document Topics will include: Developing healthy relationships Responding to unsafe situations Managing... Read more

Indigenous Knowledge & Western Science in the New Curriculum (Grades 9-12) Session 1

Songhees Wellness Centre 1100 Admirals Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

On behalf of the Aboriginal Nations Education Department (ANED) and the Learning Team, You are invited to attend a 3 session series that will focus on connections between Indigenous Education and Secondary Science. Session Information Session 1: Walking in Two Worlds: Complimentary Perspectives, First Peoples Principles of Learning, and Learning... Read more

Grading Smarter, Not Harder: Secondary Assessment Pro-D

Reynolds Secondary 3963 Borden St,, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Friday November 23rd - Reynolds Secondary 8am-8:30am -  Coffee/Tea/Muffins/Sign In 8:30-10am Welcome/Keynote # 1: Myron Dueck  (Summerland Secondary School, Summerland, BC) Failure IS an Option! Space travel, music icons and harnessing the power of ‘desirable difficulties’.  Legendary NASA Flight Director, Mr. Gene Kranz, famously declared that ‘Failure Is Not an Option’ while engineering the safe return of... Read more

Tech for Learning Summit 2018

On Nov 23 and 24, 2018 School District 61, 62 and 63 are co-hosting, along with the EdTechTeam, a Technology for Learning Summit at Oak Bay High School. Beyond G-Suite for Education Historically, the last 3 summits has been branded as the Google Summit, but hosted a variety of sessions... Read more

Indigenous Knowledge & Western Science in the New Curriculum (Grades 9-12) Session 2

On behalf of the Aboriginal Nations Education Department (ANED) and the Learning Team, You are invited to attend a 3 session series that will focus on connections between Indigenous Education and Secondary Science. Session Information Session 1: Walking in Two Worlds: Complimentary Perspectives, First Peoples Principles of Learning, and Learning... Read more

Dinner & Dialogue 2 of 3

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

This Dinner & Dialogue series is designed to promote collaboration and discussion on suggested book topics. It will run from 4-6pm on the following dates at the Richmond School Gym: Tuesday, October 9th Thursday, December 6th Tuesday, January 15th Please review the book options below (click the book cover for... Read more

Dinner & Dialogue 3 of 3

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

This Dinner & Dialogue series is designed to promote collaboration and discussion on suggested book topics. It will run from 4-6pm on the following dates at the Richmond School Gym: Tuesday, October 9th Thursday, December 6th Tuesday, January 14th Please review the book options below (click the book cover for... Read more

Tech for Learning for TTOCs

On behalf of the Learning Team, We invite you to participate in a support session focused on technology integration in SD61 classrooms.  This session will be tailored to TTOC’s as well as those who may be starting a new contract. The session will take place on Thursday, Jan. 24th from... Read more

FreshGrade Support Session

Richmond School 2780 Richmond Rd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

On behalf of the Learning Team, We invite you to attend a support session focused on using FreshGrade as a student eportfolio tool and/or a reporting tool for students Kindergarten to Grade 8.  The session will support beginner users who are looking for basic information about the nuts and bolts... Read more

Indigenous Knowledge & Western Science in the New Curriculum (Grades 9-12) Session 3

On behalf of the Aboriginal Nations Education Department (ANED) and the Learning Team, You are invited to attend a 3 session series that will focus on connections between Indigenous Education and Secondary Science. Session Information Session 1: Walking in Two Worlds: Complimentary Perspectives, First Peoples Principles of Learning, and Learning... Read more

Tapestry 2019 & Additional District Offerings

Tapestry 2019 presented by the Sooke, Saanich and Greater Victoria Teachers' Associations Location: Esquimalt High School If you are unable to attend in-person, check back here at 9am on February 15th to see the keynote livestream. Keynote infomation:  Dr. Julie Causton will introduce us to the heartset principles of inclusion, shifting... Read more

Getting Started with FreshGrade – Elementary and Middle School Focus

Lansdowne Middle School 1765 Lansdowne Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

On behalf of the District team, We invite you to attend an introduction to FreshGrade Classic after school support session. There are two school levelled sessions, and each will provide a basic introduction to the tool and a support support session for you to get everything you need to get... Read more

Getting Started with FreshGrade – Elementary School Focus

George Jay Elementary 1118 Princess Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

On behalf of the District team, We invite you to attend an introduction to FreshGrade Classic after school support session. There are two school levelled sessions, and each will provide a basic introduction to the tool and a support support session for you to get everything you need to get... Read more

Salish Sea Information Session

central middle school 1280 Fort St, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

This is a chance to work over three weeks with a naturalist to study the natural and cultural history of this place we call the Salish Sea. It will include a wildlife/ whale watching trip with Eagle Wing Tours, which is a nationally recognized company, out on the water to... Read more

BCTF Provincial Specialists’ Association (PSA) Day

October 25th features a multitude of pro-d opportunities across the province. Please click here to learn more about PSAs: https://bctf.ca/PSAs.aspx See the calendar of offerings here: https://bctf.ca/PDCalendar/index.cfm?action=month&month=10&year=2019  

Technology for Learning Summit 2019

Oak Bay High School 2151 Cranmore Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

The 5th annual Technology for Learning Summit is happening at Oak Bay High on the Pro-D Day Friday, Nov. 22nd 2019. For the past 4 years we have partnered with EdTechTeam to help facilitate this event. This year the Provincial Specialist Association (PSA) called CUEBC (Computer Using Educators of BC) will be working in conjunction with SD61, SD62 and... Read more

Dinner & Dialogue Book Club

Uplands School 3461 Henderson Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

This Dinner & Dialogue dinner series is designed to promote collaboration and discussion on topics relevant to key areas in education. It will run from 4-6pm on the following dates, location TBA: Tuesday, February 25th Tuesday, April 7th Tuesday, May 5th Please review the book options below (click the title... Read more