We understand that a child’s learning is not linear or universal, but collective and complex. Our ways of being, our culture, our uniqueness; all of these layers shape how we learn. Join us as we peel back the complexities –and endeavour to be truly culturally responsive in our practice. When we authentically attune to the heart and mind of each child, we can open up multiple pathways towards learning for all.
Podcast episodes
Professional learning series: Early career French Immersion teachers learning together!
K-8 French Immersion teachers in their first five years in the classroom who are curious, engaged and keen to continue growing in this profession are invited to participate in a... Read more
UVic-SD61 French Immersion Classroom Volunteer Program
Are you interested in having a UVic Education student volunteer in your classroom to support your French language program? Are you keen to help prospective French Immersion teachers gain experience... Read more
Série d’apprentissage professionnel : enseigner et évaluer la langue orale en immersion française
Quelles sont les forces et les besoins des élèves en immersion française en matière de compétences linguistiques orales ? Comment pouvons-nous soutenir leur développement continu des compétences linguistiques orales afin qu’ils... Read more
Bite-Sized SOGI: Continuum of Violence
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Bite-Sized SOGI: What Does Queer Mean?
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Bite-Sized SOGI: Happy Alphabet Soup
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Bite-Sized SOGI: What Does Non-Binary Mean?
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Bite-Sized SOGI: Rainbow Washing
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Core French Project – Intermediate
Are you an intermediate teacher who teaches Core French looking for some new strategies and unit plans based on research? Some BC Core French 5 teachers, with limited French skills,... Read more
L’approche identitaire: une série d’ateliers avec Dre Monica Tang
Lors de cette série de perfectionnement professionnel, vous aurez la chance d’explorer plus en profondeur 3 aspects de l’approche identitaire pour tous les niveaux : La gestion des langues, le sentiment... Read more
New Career FRIM Teacher Professional Learning Series
Supporting early career French Immersion teachers’ professional growth and well-being
We would like to invite K-8 French Immersion teachers in their first five years in the classroom, teachers new to the... Read more
Core French Project – Grades 7&8
This project is designed for classroom teachers who teach Core French 7 or 8 and who speak little to no French who want to learn strategies to teach Core French... Read more
UVic – SD61 French Volunteer Experience Program
Are you interested in having a UVic Education student volunteer in your classroom to support your French language program? Are you keen to help prospective French Immersion teachers gain experience... Read more
Math Learning Ladders
Math Learning Ladders is a K-9 resource developed by the Mission Public School District to allow teachers to support the planning and programming for a student, identifying the next step... Read more
Summer French language learning opportunities for teachers
Are you a Core French or French Immersion teacher interested in continuing to develop your French language skills? Are you interested in teaching Core French in the future?
The Greater Victoria... Read more
Land-based learning in the French classroom : spring 2023 sessions
Nous sommes très content.es de pouvoir offrir deux ateliers sur l’apprentissage sur la terre avec John Harris du département autochtone au conseil scolaire et avec Cheryl Rolston, directrice-adjointe et enseignante... Read more
L’approche identitaire avec Monica Tang: 25 avril 2023
Nous continuons notre formation professionnelle au sujet de l’approche identitaire en immersion française.
Plusieurs enseignant.es ont eu la chance d’apprendre au sujet de l’approche identitaire en immersion avec la Dre. Monica... Read more
Elementary French Immersion district resource order- info session
The District French team is pleased to share that there will be extra funds in the French budget to support elementary resources in French Immersion. Specifically, these funds will support... Read more
Atelier de danse pour les enseignant.es d’immersion
ATELIERS POUR LES ENSEIGNANTS: 11 mars de 9h à 12h à l'École Victor Brodeur
Vous êtes invité.es à participer à un atelier de danse pour les enseignant.es à l'École Victor... Read more
Core French 6 project
Are you a Core French teacher and want to learn strategies for teaching beginner’s French in a safe and collaborative learning environment? Following the success of a Vancouver Island Grade... Read more
Une approche identitaire à l’enseignement en immersion : une enquête collective
Une approche identitaire à l’enseignement en immersion : une enquête collective
Avez-vous déjà réfléchi à l’identité linguistique de vos élèves en immersion ? Est-ce que vous vous demandez parfois ce qui fait qu’un... Read more
La communication orale au coeur des compétences langagières!
La communication orale au coeur des compétences langagières:
invitation à la série de développement professionnel
Le conseil scolaire participe à un projet d’action recherche sur les compétences orales des élèves en... Read more
Congrès français: langues et identités en immersion!
L’équipe enseignante en immersion est invitée au congrès français le lundi 14 novembre à l’École intermédiaire Arbutus. Ce congrès est pour les enseignant.e.s de la maternelle à la 12e année... Read more
Ateliers AIM 2022-2023
Ateliers AIM 2022-2023
Le conseil scolaire offre des ateliers AIM pour les enseignant.e.s en immersion en maternelle et première année. Les sessions seront animées par Karen Oraas. Karen est enseignante de... Read more
Our Core French students, full citizens of the world
Our Core French students, full citizens of the world.
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Core French students sometimes feel a little neglected when it comes to learning French as a second language. The... Read more
Apprendre sur La Terre! Land-based learning in the French Immersion classroom
Professional Learning Series: Apprendre sur La Terre! Land-based learning in the French Immersion classroom
Please join us for a learning series focusing on Land-based learning in the French lmmersion classroom.
Tuesday October... Read more
UVic-SD61 Volunteer French Experience Program
Are you interested in having a UVic Education student volunteer in your classroom to support your French language program? Are you keen to help prospective French Immersion teachers gain experience... Read more
Summer French language learning opportunities for SD61 teachers
Summer French language learning opportunities for teachers
Are you a Core French or French Immersion teacher interested in continuing to develop your French language skills? Are you interested in teaching Core... Read more
Middle Learning Round – Colquitz – April 26th – 2022
This lesson was co-designed by Troy Koosmann and Nikki Lineham in a Grade 6 class at Colquitz Middle School. Please see the resources and videos below for your use.
Student Task
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Congrès de la BCLCA: vous êtes invité.es!
Congrès de la BCLCA: vous êtes invité.es!
Le congrès de la BCLCA se tiendra le 29 avril 2022! Le thème du congrès est "Leadership, identité et inclusion en langue seconde". Nos... Read more
Literacy Series for Early Career Teachers
Literacy Series for Early Career Teachers
An opportunity for teachers in their first 5 years in the classroom. A five part collaborative literacy learning series offered throughout the year. (French & English)
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Early Literacy Collaboration Teachers
Early Literacy Collaboration Teachers (ELCT)
The Early Literacy Collaboration Teachers serve 8 schools, providing flexible and responsive literacy support to students and teachers.
Early Literacy Collaboration Teachers collaborate with teachers to... Read more
Secondary Learning Rounds
Secondary learning rounds will be an opportunity for teachers in their first five years in the classroom to participate in a collaborative series offered throughout the school year.
The focus for... Read more
POPEY Opportunities
POPEY’s seventh annual literacy conference.
Morning Session: Miriam Trehearne, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Afternoon Session: Lori Jamison, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Register HERE
POPEY's online After-School Specials . All times listed are Pacific Standard Time. Wednesday,... Read more
Literacy Sequences with Faye Brownlie
About Faye Brownlie
What approaches to teaching and learning best enable us to reach and teach all learners?
quality reading and writing instruction
assessment for learning and performance-based assessment
open-ended teaching... Read more
Middle Years Book Club – Spring 2022
We are pleased to announce a Middle Years Book Club featuring local authors Morgane Michael, Trevor MacKenzie, and Lisa Baylis. They have all lead sessions as part of our January... Read more
Congrès “ACPI-ici” à Saanich: vous êtes invité.es!
Congrès "ACPI-ici" à Saanich: vous êtes invité.es!
Le conseil scolaire de Saanich nous invite à participer au congrès ACPI-ici le lundi 25 avril 2022.
Ce mini-congrès pour les enseignant.es de la maternelle... Read more
ProD for EAs – Feb 18th – From Burnt Out to Fired Up – Archive
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Secondary Learning Round – Reynolds – Feb 15th
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Secondary Learning Round – Spectrum Nov 17th
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Middle Learning Rounds – Lansdowne – Feb 16th – 2022
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Tapestry Conference 2022
Cowichan, Greater Victoria, Saanich, and Sooke Teachers' Association
Tapestry 2022
South Vancouver Island K-12 Educators Online Conference
For more information and registration please visit:
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Story Making: Early Literacy Through Play
Story Making
Why story making ?
In the classroom, our stories can connect us. Sharing a story is an opportunity to express issues, hopes, and fears. Stories honor and empower student voice... Read more
Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years – April 26th
Greater Victoria School District 61 and the Rural Education Advisory (UBC) invite educators in BC to join in a conversation about engaging all learners in the middle years.
Past years webinar... Read more
Examining Culturally Responsive Learning Environments through Indigenous Education and Decolonizing Education
This webinar series is planned and facilitated by the Indigenous Education Department in SD61. The zoom link was shared with all teachers on email from Shelly Niemi. Please reach out... Read more
Land-Based Resources for Educators
The following resources have been collected and curated by the District Team and in partnership with the Indigenous Education Department in SD61. These resources are designed to support educators as... Read more
Learning Environments that Nurture physical and Mental Well-being from an Indigenous Perspective
TA LIAIS Trena Black, is a T’Sou-ke band member and SD61 District Indigenous Elementary Teacher with 22 years of classroom teaching experience. Trena is a PhD student at the University... Read more
Jan 24th ProD – Keynote and Session Archives and Resources
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Jan 24th – Session – Thinking Routines in the Middle School Setting with Trevor MacKenzie
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Jan 25th Session – From Burnt Out to Fired Up with Morgane Michael
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Jan 24th Afternoon Keynote with John Harris and Butch Dick
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Boukili! Application de lecture pour les élèves en immersion
Le conseil scolaire de Victoria a approuvé le programme Boukili pour nos élèves en immersion. Boukili est une application de lecture numérique pour les élèves de l’élémentaire et de l’immersion... Read more
Creating learning environments that support physical and mental well-being
TA LIAIS Trena Black is a T’Sou-ke band member with Irish and Paa?čiid?atx ancestry. Trena is a PhD student re-searching Indigenous well-being practices. Trena is a SD61 District Elementary Indigenous... Read more
Indigenous Pedagogy in the French Classroom
Dear French language teachers and TLs,
The Indigenous Education Department and the Modern Languages Department have been working together to explore how to weave in Indigenous Education in our French Immersion... Read more
Stratégies gagnantes pour une participation active en maths 4-8ème
Série de développement profesionnel pour les enseignant.e.s de maths de la 4e à la 8e année
Une série de trois ateliers pour apprendre des stratégies pédagogiques différentiées pour répondre aux besoins... Read more
Middle Learning Round – Monterey – Dec 1st 2021
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Jan 24th 2022 – ProD – Promoting Equity
We are looking forward to Promoting Equity: Culturally Responsive Practice in the Middle Years ProD on Monday, January 24th.
Thank you to the many people who came together to support the... Read more
Middle Learning Rounds
Middle Level learning rounds will be an opportunity for teachers in their first five years in their role to participate in a collaborative series offered throughout the school year.
The focus... Read more
Elementary Pro-D January 28
Thank you for joining us!
The links to resources and slide decks are listed below:
Shane Safir
Shane has worked at every level of the education system for over two decades. In 2003,... Read more
Engaging All Learners in Secondary Schools Webinar Series
Social & Emotional Learning in Secondary Schools
October 20, 2021 | 3:15pm - 4:30pm PST
Miriam Miller and Dr. Leyton Schnellert
Archives:
Part 1 - Social and Emotional Learning in Secondary Schools with Denise... Read more
Introduction to the Proficiency Scale – Grade 6 Classroom
Thank you to Meaghan Abra and Seanna Hyndman from Lansdowne Middle School for sharing their learning and classroom with us.
Student Goals
I can understand the words in the proficiency scale
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Connecting the Dots: Social Emotional Learning in SD61
SD 61 VIDEO: Social Emotional Learning: Connecting the Dots
https://youtu.be/39-V5nJTyw8
This video can be used to initiate conversations, networking and sharing to unpack the “WHY” that drives our teaching of social emotional learning.
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Second Step in Elementary Schools
Please join us again this year in support of implementation of Second Step in our Elementary schools. We are excited to let you know that we now have access to... Read more
Mental Health Literacy(MHL) in Middle Schools
Please join us this year to implement resources in our Middle Schools that promote Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and support mental wellbeing.
Mental Health Literacy
As an opportunity for us to continue the work... Read more
Nov 12th 2021 ProD
9:00am – 11:00am
Please connect with your school Principal/Vice-Principal and/or ProD committee when registering for one of the following choices offered on Nov 12th ProD.
1. Connecting SEL & Mental Health -... Read more
Welcoming Conversations
Welcoming New Children and Families
StrongSart Educators and Kindergarten teachers play a vital role in establishing positive connections with children and their families.
Welcoming events and conversations set the tone for a... Read more
Mental Health Literacy (MHL) in our Secondary Schools
We would like to offer multiple sessions of support to the Secondary School Mental Health Literacy Teams and teachers who are interested in learning more about Go-To-Educator and how to... Read more
Second Step in Middle Schools
We are supporting the implementation of the Second Step Middle digital program. This program is a web-based SEL curriculum that supports school teams to take a holistic approach to building... Read more
Literacy Collaboration Series with Faye Brownlie
Elementary School teams and will be offered release time to Zoom with Faye Brownlie for 5 sessions. These sessions will focus on your team’s goals, inquiries, and how to support... Read more
Literacy-Numeracy Connection
Greater Victoria SD61 Educator Nikki Lineham explores three picture books while investigating mathematical concepts.
3-5 Series Resources:
Session 1: Spaghetti and Meatballs for All!
Session1 Recording
Session 1 Slide Deck
Session 2: The Cookie Fiasco
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Engaging all learners in the middle years – Oct 19th 2021
Our four-part interactive webinar series was led by Dr. Leyton Schnellert. This first webinar is titled Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with guests Denise Augustine, Shelley Moore, and Leona Prince. These... Read more
TPRS website for language teachers: Request to create a teacher account
The Greater Victoria School District has a TPRS website for language teachers. This website contains resources such as instructional videos and lesson plans. If you are interested in creating a... Read more
Secondary Book Club on Assessment
Secondary Teacher Book Club: Softening the Edges: Assessment Practices that Honor K-12 Teachers and Learners – Book Club and Interactive Sessions with Katie White.
Participants will receive a copy of Katie’s book and... Read more
Grade 9: Using Proficiency Scales to Advance Learning
This is a learning opportunity for cross district collaboration to further understand the changes in the BC reporting order for Grade 9 and the use of proficiency scales to support... Read more
Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Institute(CPI) Training
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® is a program developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI). With a core philosophy of providing for the Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security of everyone involved in... Read more
Re-Imagining Mathematics Education Webinar Series
Connecting Math, Community, and Culture
This webinar series invites teachers at all levels to join discussions and sharing for re-imagining mathematics education through culture, community, and teaching for social and ecological... Read more
October ProD 2021: Pulling Together: Connection and Belonging
We are excited to facilitate a free virtual Professional Development opportunity on the Friday, October 22nd, Professional Development Day for all SD61 employees.
Theme: The day focuses on the importance of... Read more
TPRS Beyond the Basics series for language teachers
We are very happy to announce an upcoming workshop series on TPRS for language teachers. This TPRS Beyond the Basics series is open to any teachers who have participated in... Read more
Exploring the Salish Sea – Grade 4 – 8
Educators:
Are you interested in having your students explore the Salish Sea both from the land and on a floating classroom?
Would you like local naturalists work with your students... Read more
Projet de collaboration sur l’évaluation et les référentiels d’apprentissage
En collaboration avec le Bureau des affaires francophones et francophiles de l'Université Simon Fraser, nous sommes à la recherche d'enseignant·e·s pour participer à ce tout nouveau projet!
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Explorer l’évaluation basée sur... Read more
BCATML Conference: Celebrating Languages 2021
We are very happy to announce an upcoming virtual conference for Language teachers that will take place on Friday October 22nd, 2021. We are able to cover registration fees for... Read more
School Ventilation during COVID
Ventilation (Fresh Air Intake) at each school has been adjusted to 100% as closely as can be achieved. Roughly 50%-60% of the schools HVAC systems are controlled by computer, Direct... Read more
Literacy Offerings K-5
Literacy Offerings
Register by Monday, October 4, 2021 using the links below.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us HERE.
Literacy Collaboration Series With Faye Brownlie
School collaboration teams will be... Read more
Échanges virtuels avec Expériences Canada
Expériences Canada offre une occasion de participer à un échange virtuel en français avec votre classe cette année. Ce programme est offert pour les élèves de la 7e à la... Read more
NFB Campus
What is NFB CAMPUS?
National Film Board of Canada’s CAMPUS is an education streaming service for teachers. It contains 100% Canadian film & media content that supports BC’s diverse K-12 curriculum.
CAMPUS subscription... Read more
Série de développement professionnel en immersion française
La communication orale au cœur du développement des compétences langagières
Nous sommes très content·e·s de vous inviter à participer à une série de développement professionnel au sujet de l’inclusion en langue... Read more
Area Rugs Restriction
UPDATE is to highlight one more time the restriction on area rug use. The decision about use of area rugs was centered around dis-infecting and cleaning times. Please note that area... Read more
Educating Now
We are pleased to announce the launch of a district site license for Educating Now to support the use of our new math resources. Educating Now is a teaching and... Read more
Custodial Update
Hello Custodians,
I know a lot of have been waiting for an update from me – thank you for your patience. I’d like to first say ‘thank you’ for all your... Read more
All Principles of Assessment
These principles represent current understanding of culturally responsive, research-based assessment practices and the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning. They were developed in collaboration with the SD61 District Team, Indigenous Education... Read more
Inclusive and Flexible
Equitable and inclusive oriented assessment allows students to demonstrate and/or re-demonstrate their learning recognizing that students have diverse strengths, backgrounds, life experiences and interests.
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Relationships, Belonging, & Identity
Definition: A relational approach to assessment is an ongoing conversation between teacher and students identifying strengths and areas for growth. When students feel seen, recognized and affirmed in their identity,... Read more
Student Centered
Co-created criteria places students at the centre of their learning. Self-assessment supports students to reflect on their growth and on their identity as a learner.
Examples
Level
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Kindergarten - Grade 2
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Clarity and Alignment
Clearly identifies and purposefully aligns with learning goals (curricular, personal, and classroom) and criteria for success. The assessment differentiates between learning goals and work habits. Behavior attributes (such as attitude,... Read more
Engagement and Ownership
Student engagement and ownership of their learning increases when assessment is relevant, personalized and informs their next steps. Assessment, when accompanied by reflection, promotes curiosity and a cycle of learning... Read more
Bite-Sized SOGI: Allyship is a Verb
Credit to Kelli Kraft for this resource
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Ongoing Feedback
Includes opportunities for learners to receive ongoing and descriptive feedback from many sources. The feedback needs to include what the learner is doing well and next steps to improve.
Examples
Level
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Summer Access | SHOPS | Authorized Personnel Only | Cooking Appliances in Classrooms | Motorized Vehicles on Fields
SUMMER ACCESS:
Access this summer:
Up to and including Saturday, June 26:
Weekdays: 7:00am-9:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sundays: no access
Sunday, June 27 through Friday, July 9:
Weekdays: 9:00am-3:00pm
Saturdays: no access
Sundays: no... Read more
Bite-Sized SOGI: SOGI is Age Appropriate
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Celebration & Reflection
Series Goals
Develop an increased understanding of competency-based curriculum and assessment in relation to content areas.
Develop and implement a personalized, competency-based assessment tool that clearly articulates learning standards and... Read more