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SUMMARY:Indigenous Knowledge & Western Science in the New Curriculum (Grades 9-12) Session 3
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Aboriginal Nations Education Department (ANED) and the Learning Team\, \nYou are invited to attend a 3 session series that will focus on connections between Indigenous Education and Secondary Science. \nSession Information\nSession 1: Walking in Two Worlds: Complimentary Perspectives\, First Peoples Principles of Learning\, and Learning in Place – Monday\, November 5th – Songhees Wellness Centre – 9:00am-3:00pm (Lunch provided) \nSession 2: Bridging Cultures: Indigenous Knowledge & Western Science in the New Curriculum – Monday\, December 3rd – Location TBA \nSession 3: Making Connections: Collaborative Unit Planning and Development – Tuesday\, February 12th – Location TBA
URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/indigenous-knowledge-western-science-in-the-new-curriculum-grades-9-12-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Aboriginal Education,Curriculum,Science,Secondary
ORGANIZER;CN="The Learning Team":MAILTO:learningteam@sd61.bc.ca
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SUMMARY:Tapestry 2019 & Additional District Offerings
DESCRIPTION:Tapestry 2019 presented by the Sooke\, Saanich and Greater Victoria Teachers’ Associations\n\nLocation: Esquimalt High School \nIf you are unable to attend in-person\, check back here at 9am on February 15th to see the keynote livestream. \nKeynote infomation:  Dr. Julie Causton will introduce us to the heartset principles of inclusion\, shifting us from a mainstreaming mindset to a heartset of inclusion. This work takes creativity and compassion and just right supports. The aim is to give educators the philosophy and the tools to encourage deeper relationships with students\, promote desired student behavior\, and improve inclusive classroom community all while demonstrating strategies at the same time. Register for one of Dr. Causton’s morning or afternoon workshops where participants will be helped to focus on student strengths\, gifts and talents\, illuminate how to create connections between students\, and ignite student creativity\, and problem-solve how to meet the social\, emotional and academic needs of students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Offerings presented by the Greater Victoria School District\n\n\n\nTitle: Grading Even Smarter\, Not Harder – Follow Up\n\n\nTimes: 9:00am – 2:00pm\nLocation: Vic High\n\n\nSuggested audience: Grade 6-12 teachers \n\n\nInfo: Join keynote Ben Arcuri (Penticton Secondary School) as he goes deeper into how he transformed his assessment practice. On our November 23rd Pro-D\, Ben shared his journey and opened up his gradebook to share his experiences. This time\, he will go deeper into what this transformation looks like in his classroom. His breakout session will provide time for teachers to get personalized support to connect lessons and ideas Ben shared to their practice. Additional breakout sessions will focus on differentiation and assessment across multiple secondary subject areas. Teacher support will be provided by the team of teachers from Mount Doug who presented in November and the District Learning Support Team.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTitle: CaroleFullerton – Numeracy (English)\n\n\nTimes: 9:00 – 11:30  \nLocation: Richmond Gym\n\n\nSuggested audience: Grade K-3 Teachers\n\n\nInfo: Carole will be here to share ideas and methods for creating a supportive and positive math classroom using talk\, thinking and plenty of hands-on work with numbers.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTitle: Carole Fullerton – Numeracy (French)\n\n\nTimes: 12:30 – 2:45pm\nLocation: Richmond Gym\n\n\nSuggested audience: Grade K-3 French Immersion Teachers\n\n\nInfo: Carole sera ici pour partager des idées et des méthodes permettant de créer une classe de mathématiques positive et encourageante en utilisant la conversation\, la réflexion et de nombreux travaux pratiques avec les chiffres.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTitle: Introduction to Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS)\n\n\nTimes: 9:00am – 3:00pm\nLocation: Vic High\n\n\nSuggested Audience: ELL\, Spanish\, French as a Second language teachers\, or other language teachers\n\n\nInfo:  A full day session for teachers who have no experience with TPRS and want to learn more about comprehensible input in their language classes.   \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTitle: Intermediate Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS)\n\n\nTimes: 9:00am – 3:00pm\nLocation: Vic High\n\n\nSuggested Audience: ELL\, Spanish\, French as a second language teachers\, or other language teachers\n\n\nInfo: A full day session for teachers who have been using TPRS and want to go deeper.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTitle: Trauma Informed Practice and Healing Centered Approaches \n\n\nTimes: 9:00am – 3:00pm\nLocation: Vic High\n\n\nSuggested audience: K-12 Teachers who work with immigrants and refugees\, Counsellors\n\n\nInfo: An interactive and reflective framework with practical tools so educators and education assistants can help students to foster improvement in their own mental well-being\, healing and resiliency. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTitle: G-Suite: Read & Write\n\n\nTimes: 10:00am – 11:45am\nLocation: Vic High\n\n\nSuggested audience: Teachers (Intermediate\, Middle\, High)\, EAs\, LSTs\n\n\n\nFacilitated by: Christian MacInnis\, Technology for Learning Team\, SD61\nInfo: In this session\, we’ll used a learn-by-doing approach to the toolbar in Read&Write and explore some of the most useful features through activities that you can take back to your colleagues and your students. Let the task adventure begin!Learning intentions for this session are: \n\nunderstand how to access and begin to explore Read&Write for Google Chrome\nbecome familiar with and explore the variety of tools through activities\nconsider options for use with students and in a classroom setting\nachieve competency by completing a set of tasks that use R&W to its full potential\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTitle: Digital Wellness: Balancing Technology in Education\n\n\nTimes: 10:00am – 11:45am\nLocation: Vic High\n\n\nSuggested Audience: Grade 4 – 8 teachers\n\n\nFacilitated by: Meaghan Abra – Grade 6 teacher\, Lansdowne Middle School \nInfo: This session will focus on utilizing current research in educational technology to support conversations and strategies in schools and classrooms. Specifics covered will include leading conversations around technology use and building effective digital citizenship programs in schools and classrooms. Resources and lesson ideas will be provided for the following areas: Digital Health and Wellness\, Regulation of Devices\, Social-Emotional Learning\, Digital Security\, Digital Citizenship\, and Digital Leadership.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTitle: Electrical & Plumbing/Piping Pro D Workshop\n\n\nTimes: 9:00-3:00pm\nLocation: Camosun College Interurban Campus (John Drysdale Building – Room 142)\n\n\nSuggested audience: Middle and High School Trades Teachers\n\n\nInfo: Gain experience and teaching ideas through hands-on projects with Camosun College instructors.  A Plumbing/Piping and Electrical project will be completed. Information about the Plumbing/Piping and Electrical Programs at Camosun\, as well as the Online Common Core – TACC 109 and other Dual Credit courses will be outlined.  Lunch is provided.  \nPlease email sip@camosun.ca to sign-up or to get more information.
URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/tapestry-2019-additional-district-offerings/
CATEGORIES:Pro-D
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SUMMARY:Marian Small - Intermediate Math (4-8)
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URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/marian-small/
LOCATION:Richmond School\, 2780 Richmond Rd.\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R 4T4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Curriculum,Intermediate,Numeracy
ORGANIZER;CN="The Learning Team":MAILTO:learningteam@sd61.bc.ca
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with FreshGrade - Elementary and Middle School Focus
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the District team\, \nWe 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 started with FreshGrade for the year. \n  \nWhat will be covered at the FreshGrade Classic support session: \n\nBasic log in and navigation features\nSetting up your class with consent and engaging your parents\nBasic organizing\, uploading\, capturing and documenting learning\nWays to empower your students to upload for themselves\ncollaborating and communicating\nmanaging your portfolio activity and understanding your gradebook\ndelivering impactful reporting and meets the reporting order\n\nThe sessions will be on: \nGetting Started with FreshGrade (Middle Focus) – Tuesday\, Sept. 17th at Lansdowne Middle School 3:30 – 5:00\nGetting Started with FreshGrade (Elementary Focus) – Thursday\, Sept 19th at George Jay Elementary 3:30 – 5:00.\nCoffee\, tea\, and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/getting-started-with-freshgrade-middle/
LOCATION:Lansdowne Middle School\, 1765 Lansdowne Rd\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8P 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Curriculum,Tech For Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Shortreed":MAILTO:dshortreed@sd61.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190919T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T122930
CREATED:20190909T160259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T191902Z
UID:4014-1568907000-1568912400@learn.sd61.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Getting Started with FreshGrade - Elementary School Focus
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the District team\, \nWe 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 started with FreshGrade for the year. \n  \nWhat will be covered at the FreshGrade Classic support session: \n\nBasic log in and navigation features\nSetting up your class with consent and engaging your parents\nBasic organizing\, uploading\, capturing and documenting learning\nWays to empower your students to upload for themselves\ncollaborating and communicating\nmanaging your portfolio activity and understanding your gradebook\ndelivering impactful reporting and meets the reporting order\n\nThe sessions will be on Tuesday\, Sept. 17th at Lansdowne Middle School 3:30 – 5:00 and Thursday\, Sept 19th at George Jay Elementary 3:30 – 5:00. Coffee\, tea\, and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/getting-started-with-freshgrade-elem/
LOCATION:George Jay Elementary\, 1118 Princess Ave\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T1L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Curriculum,Tech For Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Shortreed":MAILTO:dshortreed@sd61.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191003T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T122930
CREATED:20190919T205648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T211116Z
UID:4040-1570116600-1570122000@learn.sd61.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Salish Sea Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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 give your students an opportunity to learn first-hand about the wonders of this area. It will also include a teacher Pro D opportunity and a celebration of learning in April at the RBCM. \nFor more information about this opportunity  please attend the upcoming information session on Oct 3rd at 3:45 in the library at Central Middle School. After that date\, we will be sharing more information on this page\, so please stay tuned! \nPlease click below to request to participate in this opportunity. Registration will open on or after Oct 3rd 2019.
URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/salish-sea-information-session/
LOCATION:central middle school\, 1280 Fort St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3L2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Shortreed":MAILTO:dshortreed@sd61.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191005T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191005T143000
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CREATED:20190704T183944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190704T215752Z
UID:3879-1570264200-1570285800@learn.sd61.bc.ca
SUMMARY:EdCamp: Transforming Libraries
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URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/edcampvic-libraries/
LOCATION:Willows Elementary School\, 2290 Musgrave St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Libraries
ORGANIZER;CN="The Learning Team":MAILTO:learningteam@sd61.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191025T170000
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CREATED:20190612T170751Z
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UID:3831-1571990400-1572022800@learn.sd61.bc.ca
SUMMARY:BCTF Provincial Specialists' Association (PSA) Day
DESCRIPTION:October 25th features a multitude of pro-d opportunities across the province. \nPlease click here to learn more about PSAs: https://bctf.ca/PSAs.aspx \nSee the calendar of offerings here: https://bctf.ca/PDCalendar/index.cfm?action=month&month=10&year=2019 \n 
URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/bctf-provincial-specialists-association-psa-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T122930
CREATED:20190612T170307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191112T190927Z
UID:3826-1574409600-1574438400@learn.sd61.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Technology for Learning Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION: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 SD63 and it will be called the CUEBC Tech For Learning Summit 2019.\n \nThe continued purpose of the conference is to provide teachers with support and inspiration around any technology used in the classroom for teaching and learning. Sessions may include infusing topics such as G-Suite\, Chromebooks\, iPads\, coding\, Read and Write for Google Chrome\, robotics\, using a green screen\, using ePortfolios\, digital wellness\,  etc. into inclusive classroom teaching and learning K-12.\n  \nKeynote Speaker \nAna Homayoun – Social Media Wellness: Understanding the Intersection of School\, Stress and Social Media\nWorking with kids in today‘s digital world has never been so complex\, and keeping up with the latest social media trends can seem like a never-ending challenge. Today‘s technology-infused learning environments play host to many distractions\, including social media. Many teens and young adults typically use online tools to promote and maintain community\, and with that opportunity comes potential challenges. During this free session\, Ana helps parents and educators understand the new world of social media socialization\, and provides practical tips on how we can all work to make better choices around social media use and overall wellness. \nGroup Rates\nDiscount group tickets are available for groups of 3 or 5 people registering from the same school. All must register in the same week. Email the registrar with the list of names to qualify for the discount code \n3-pack = 10% discount\n5-pack = 15% discount
URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/vancouver-island-technology-for-learning-summit-2019/
LOCATION:Oak Bay High School\, 2151 Cranmore Rd\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tech For Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T122930
CREATED:20200107T181841Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Learning Grants - Launch Party
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URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/enhancing-learning-grants-launch-party/
LOCATION:Lambrick Park Secondary School\, 4139 Torquay Dr\, Victoria\, BC\, V8N 3L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Curriculum,Enhancing Learning Grants,Intermediate,Secondary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200225T180000
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SUMMARY:Dinner & Dialogue Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This Dinner & Dialogue dinner series is designed to promote collaboration and discussion on topics relevant to key areas in education.\nIt will run from 4-6pm on the following dates\, location TBA: \n\nTuesday\, February 25th\nTuesday\, April 7th\nTuesday\, May 5th\n\nPlease review the book options below (click the title for more information) \n2019 / 2020 Dinner & Dialogue Book Club Selections – There is no charge for the book. The links below will lead to the Amazon description and summary of the book. When RSVP’ing\, using the big yellow link at the bottom\, you can select which book you have chosen and we will order it for you. \n  \n\n\n\nBook Title\nGrade\nFacilitator\n\n\nAchieving Indigenous Student Success : A guide for secondary classrooms by Pamela Toulouse\n9-12\nCraig Schellenberg\n\n\nCreating Pathways for All Learners in the Middle Years  by Leyton Schnellert\nGrades 6-8\nLaurissa Evancio\n\n\nRelationship\, Responsibility\, and Regulation: Trauma-Invested Practices for Fostering Resilient Learners by Kristin Souers with Pete Hall\nK-12 & SEWA Advocates\nMarnice Jones & Monique Moore\n\n\nLimitless Mind: Learn\, Lead\, Live Without Barriers by Jo Boaler\nK-12\nJames Hansen\n\n\nPowerful Readers: Thinking Strategies to Guide Literacy Instruction in Secondary Classrooms  by Kyla Hadden\n9-12\nJon Hamlin & Kyla Hadden\n\n\nRead the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age by Kristin Zienke\nK-8\nLorraine Powell\n\n\nReading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer’s Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits by Donna Lynn Miller\n4-8\nTracey Crystal\n\n\nNo More “How Long Does it have to be”: Fostering Independent Writers in Grade 3-8 by Jennifer Jacobson\n3-8\nCarey Nickerson\n\n\nNo More “ I’m Done!”: Fostering Independent Writers in Primary Grades by Jennifer Jacobson\nK-3\nLisa Marta\n\n\nStandards-Based Learning in Action: Moving From Theory to Practice (A Guide to Implementing Standards-Based Grading\, Instruction\, and Learning) – Tom Schimmer\n6-12\nAlexis McKean\, Caroline Baldwin\, Chelsea Mason\, and Scott Alexander\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/dinner-dialogue-book-club/
LOCATION:Uplands School\, 3461 Henderson Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8P 5A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Literacy,Secondary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200520T180000
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CREATED:20200129T173812Z
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UID:4290-1589990400-1589997600@learn.sd61.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Enhancing Learning Grant - Wrap Up Event
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URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/enhancing-learning-grant-wrap-up-event/
LOCATION:Lambrick Park Secondary School\, 4139 Torquay Dr\, Victoria\, BC\, V8N 3L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Enhancing Learning Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T122930
CREATED:20200923T183600Z
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UID:4775-1601298000-1601305200@learn.sd61.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Exploring Digital Student Resources - K-8 - ProD Session
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URL:https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/calendar-event/exploring-digital-student-resources-k-8-prod-session/
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