eNews the BCPVPA’s weekly electronic newsletter January 9, 2015 eNews/1 In this issue … Networking in Whistler in May Planning Ahead (page 5) Leadership Opportunities Celebrating Aboriginal Success Gordon Li in PG Connecting Leaders: Inspiring Learning Whistler • May 11-14 Simon Breakspear Designing for Deeper Learning in a Digital Age How to Lead Innovative Change to Enable Continuously Better Learning From Good Intentions to Real Impact Wab Kinew Competitive Advantage of Working with Aboriginal People Stephanie Hamilton Leadership: Getting to the Unique Genius in Every Child Jesse Miller Social Media Frederick Brown Leadership Matters: Five Key Practices of Effective Principals Wendy Briggs, LeeAnn Yapps, Veronica Dumontet, Karen Switzer, Moira Manthorne Leading Learning in a French Immersion Dual Track School Tina Pierik/Wendy Walker Mental Health: Building Teacher & Student Capacity Gianna Helling Nurturing and Sustaining Successful Student Transitions (Grades 7-12) Chris Wejr Starting With Strengths: The Stories We Build Kevin Reimer and Geoff Manning Professional Learning Communities: Creating the Time & Space for a 21 st Century Learning Agenda Brad Baker Indigenous Pedagogy/Values Incorporated for All Learners Cale Birk Engaging Students Begins with an Engaging Administrator Mike Babb and Joanne Sabourin Elmwood High School’s Student Success Initiative (SSI) Deb Whitten and Sean McCartney Ignite: Nurture the Spark Joanne Robinson NETWORKED Leaders Kerri Steel Building Capacity for Differentiated Learning Through Student Voice David DeRosa Integrating the iPad into Our Assessment Practices Jessica Antosz//Woody Bradford Leadership Standards for Principals and Vice-Principals in British Columbia Susan Leslie Reconciliation: Positive Action in Learning Together Kristi Blakeway and Sean Nosek Balanced Leadership: Beyond the Principal’s Desk DeDe DeRose It REALLY does Take a Village to Raise an Aboriginal Child Sue Jackson Inquiry Based Learning: It’s Integral to 21 st Century Classrooms Frederick Brown Social Media and Learning Brian Koning The Identity Brain: Paradigms and the Power of Leadership Mindset Chris Kennedy Innovation That Sticks: Real Examples from Real Schools Dereck Dirom Creating a Makerspace to Foster the 4Cs Judy Halbert/Linda Kaser Frameworks for Quality and Equity, Curiosity and Innovation Robert Murray Leadership: It’s Already Inside Guide http://bit.ly/1rq36vW Registration http://bit.ly/1utETY2
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eNewsthe BCPVPA’s weekly electronic newsletter
January 9, 2015
eNews/1
In this issue … Networking in Whistler in May Planning Ahead (page 5) Leadership OpportunitiesCelebrating Aboriginal SuccessGordon Li in PG
Connecting Leaders: Inspiring LearningWhistler • May 11-14
Simon BreakspearDesigning for Deeper Learning
in a Digital Age
How to Lead Innovative Change to Enable Continuously Better Learning
Leadership opportunities Okanagan-Skaha invites applications for a temporary appointment (April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016) as KVR Middle School Vice-Principal. of Instruction — Sudent Services, effective August 1. Among the skills required are: broad knowledge of issues and trends in BC public edu-cation; strong, value-based practice supporting individual student success; excellent initiative, organizational, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills; and, a refined ability to work with all partner groups on a collabora-tive and motivating basis. Applications are due by 12 noon, January 23. Visit http://bit.ly/LiZSHI for information.
Okanagan-Skaha invites applications for Director of Instruction — Su-dent Services, effective August 1. Specific responsibilities include Special Ed-ucation staffing coordination, Integrated Case Management coordination, Special Education Community Relations, Designation/Budget develop-ment, Supervision of Itinerant Staff, Special Education Staff Development, Special Education Advisory Committee, Crisis Team Coordinator, and all aspects of Special Education data management. Applications are due by 4 pm, January 23. Visit http://bit.ly/LiZSHI for information.
New Westminster invites applications for anticipated August 1 open-ings as 1) elementary school principals/vice-principals and 2) middle school principals/vice-principals. Candidates must have five or more years of suc-cessful teaching experience as well as proven leadership experience and dem-onstrated leadership in learning evidenced by current knowledge of instruc-tion and assessment strategies. Applications are due by 4 pm, January 30. Visit http://bit.ly/1zt2N61 for information.
The BCPVPA is now accepting nominations from Chapters for its annual Partnership Awards. The Awards recognize the valuable support provided to principals,
vice-principals, teachers and students by a variety of people and organizations who share their time, energy and expertise to support schools. The winners last year were Anne Mae Rae (nominated by the Vernon PVPA); Patty Lou Bryant representing the Food for Thought program (nominated by the Central Okanagan PVPA); Pastor Andy Sebanc representing Green Timbers Covenant Church, (nominated by the Surrey PVPA); and Mike Csoka and Donna Yates, founders of the Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society, (nominated by the Chilliwack PVPA). Nominations must be submitted by Friday, April 3, 2015. The Awards will be presented at the May 2015 Chapter Council meeting.
Visit http://bit.ly/VESLYA to download an application form.
Contract Advisory Committee. A representative is required for
the Metro Vancouver region, which includes Surrey #36, Delta
#37, Richmond #38, New Westminster #40, Burnaby #41 and
Coquitlam #43. APPLY: http://bit.ly/18AMAlR
BCPVPA Committee Opportunity Applications are due by January 23
Celebrating K-12 Aboriginal Education in British Columbia:Successes in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and PolicyThe editors, Drs. Jo-ann Archibald and Jan Hare, (UBC Faculty of Education), invite proposals of up to 500 words that address the Aboriginal K-12 curriculum, pedagogy, and/or policy through stories, teaching exemplars, policy demonstrations, essays, visual representations, and/or research. Authors of successful proposals will be invited to develop a contribution for the book to a maximum of 5000 words. Submission information at http://bit.ly/15Rk6DX
Call for Proposalsfor new book,a BCPVPA/UBC
partnership
The BCPVPA awards up to 20 $1000 scholarships per year.
Takeaways fromPrince George Happy New Year. I hope you had
a wonderful Christmas holiday and you are returning to your impor-tant work as principals and vice-prin-cipals with new energy and vigor. I wish you a year filled with happiness, health, prosperity, and a position on ‘the new grid.’
I had the good fortune of visiting the school leaders of SD57 Prince
George this week. I was able to visit four schools: Vanway Ele-mentary, Spruceland Traditional Elementary, Kelly Road Secondary, and College Heights Secondary. Even when schools share similar settings, I find that there are unique aspects to every learning community. I take away many ideas from my visits — and a deeper understanding of how school leaders help to forge the individual character of each community. Together with staff and parents, everyone works to support the best student learning. The cooperation and commitment speak to the leadership that each of you bring to your work. I use Twitter throughout my visits and I hope you follow both me (http://www.twitter.com/principalgli) and the Associa-tion (http://www.twitter.com/bcpvpa).
While in Prince George, I also had a conversation with Anne Smith, Principal, Heritage Elementary and Co-Chair of the CAP/BCPVPA Connecting Leaders conference (with Bruce Frith, Principal, Clare-mont Secondary, Saanich). I was reminded of this fantastic professional development opportunity in May. Not only are excellent internation-ally renowned speakers confirmed to be at the conference, but many BC educational leaders will also present breakouts. This is a wonderful opportunity for educational leaders from across the country to gather in beautiful Whistler to learn, laugh, and share. You will have the op-portunity to create networks that will support your work throughout your career. I encourage to make plans to attend. There is a list of ses-sions for this conference on page 1. You can download the program at http://bit.ly/1rq36vW and register at http://bit.ly/1utETY2
BCPVPAEducator — email networking across the province
BCPVPAEducator is the Association’s listserve and allows members to share their expertise, connect with each other, and
establish a network of colleagues all across the province. This is an email-based service and membership currently stands at approximately 430. To subscribe email Richard Williams ([email protected]).
January 2015
2015January 17, Langley, BCVision for the FutureTEDxLangley will bring together a speakers and TED videos to challenge those involved in schools to think beyond the traditional as “we prepare students for the world of tomorrow. Our goal is to share stories that challenge our current mindsets, to unleash deep conversations designed to improve learning for students and empower educators to rethink their paradigms of instructional practice.” Information: http://www.tedxlangleyed.com/
February 3 – 4, Toronto, ONEducation Technology StrategiesLearn how you can design an innovative learning environment. Discover through case studies and interactive presentations how all levels of education are transforming how they deliver curriculums in a mobile learning environment. Hear about provincial government regulations that are integrating next generation education tools for the future of learning.Information: http://www.educationtechnologysummit.com/
Connecting Leaders:Inspiring Learning
Online registrationhttp://bit.ly/1utETY2
Conference guidehttp://bit.ly/1rq36vW
5 keynote speakersMore than 30 sessions
Cultural dinnerRelevant exhibitors
Cross-Canada networking
Network with colleagues from around the province & across the country
May 11-14, Whistler
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February 19 – 21, San Diego, CAIgnite 14The annual conference of the National Association of Secondary School Principals is built around the “unique challenges of middle and high school leaders.”Information: http://www.nasspconference.org/
February 26 – 27, Phoenix, AZWinter InstituteLearning Forward invites participants to choose from one of the following: Transforming Professional Learning; Learning-Focused Feedback; or Developing Facilitation and Presentation SkillsInformation: http://learningforward.org/
February 27 – March 1, San Diego, CABridging the Hearts and Minds of YouthDiscover Mindfulness’s 4th annual conference will address issues around bullying and teen violence; marginalization, discrimination and poverty; the obesity epidemic; body image and eating disorders; substance use and abuse; the challenges and opportunities of media and technology; depression, anxiety and chronic illness.Information: http://discovermindfulness.ca/events/
Marcy 25 –28, Toronto, ONCrossing Borders, Building BridgesThe annual TESOL conference features Sonia Nieto, Jun Liu, Lourdes Ortega, Michael Byram, Yilin Sun, and Jim Cummins.Information: http://www.tesol.org/convention2015
April 16 – 17, Cleveland, OHMaking the Right ConnectionsThe annual conference of the STEM sectors (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is intended to build connections between schools, business, and community to help students succeed in these areas.Information: http://www.stemcon.net/
April 22-23, Vancouver, BCSeptember 30-October 1, Toronto, ONInaugural Summit on Emergency & Disaster Planning WEST, for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools. Information: http://www.schoolcontingency.com/
April 26 – 28, Kelowna, BCPeaks & Valleys: Perspectives on Law and Education The annual conference of the Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education will be held at the Grand Okanagan Resort.Information: http://capsle.ca/
April 30 – May 2, Banff, ABNational Conference of Physical and Health Education Canada Delegates are people involved with the health, physical activity and education needs of children and youth including educators, public health, administrators, recreation leaders, physical education specialists and generalists who want more information regarding physical education.Information: http://www.phecanada.ca/events/conference2015
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May 4-6, VancouverThreat Assessment, Stalking and Cyber-Bullyng: Assessment and Management StrategiesThis training event reviews threat assessment, stalking and cyber-bulling in the first two days. The final day will focus on case student review, analysis and decision-making.Information: www.ctrinstitute.com (see BC Workshops)
May 7 & 8, Vancouver2015 Vancouver Conference on Children and Adolescents: Overcoming Behavioural, Emotional & Learning ChallengesInformation: www.jackhirose.com/workshop/child-youth-conference-vancouver/
May 7 – 9, New York, NYWorld-Class Minds: Improving Education, Teachers & Testing in a Globalized WorldThis Learning and the Brain’s conference will feature Steven Pinker, Yong Zhao and Pasi Sahlberg.Information: http://www.learningandthebrain.com/Event-300/World-Class-Minds/Program
May 11 – 14, Whistler • The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Connecting Leaders: Inspiring LearningCAP’s 2015 annual conference will be hosted by the BCPVPA at the Fairmont Hotel Whistler and features Wab Kinew, Jesse Miller, Stephanie Hamilton, Simon Breakspear, Frederick Brown and more than 30 breakout sessions, many of them led by BC educators. Early bird pricing is in effective through December 19.Conference guide: http://bit.ly/1rq36vW Registration: http://bit.ly/1utETY2
May 20 – 22, Montreal, PQUniversal Design for Learning: Canadian Perspectives The conference targets both K-12 and post-secondary educators and administrators. There are five identified streams and each will be offered specifically with a look at K-12 and post-secondary education respectively.Information: http://www.mcgill.ca/osd/udl-conference-2015
May 26 – 29, Winnipeg, MABeyond Diversity: Learning and Working in an Inclusive WorldThe Canadian Network for Innovation in Education Association conference features Ovide Mercredi and Stephen Murgatroyd. The Association connects educators, administrators and practitioners in a bilingual, pan Canadian network.Information: http://www.cnie-rcie.ca/?q=node
Leading for Learning
ShortCourseJuly 6 - 10, 2015
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June 2 – 3, Brisbane, AustraliaEduTechEduTECH® is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest education congress and ed tech expo. In 2015, EduTECH will attract over 8,000 attendees; and will once again host 8 congresses, 8 post-congress masterclasses, official dinner for 900 guests, 250 exhibits, plus extra streams, seminars, TeachMeets and breakouts.Information: http://www.edutech.net.au//
June 22 – 25, Toronto, ONCICE-2015The Canada International Conference on Education is dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education. The CICE promotes collaborative excellence between academicians and professionals from education.Information: http://www.ciceducation.org/
July 6 – 10, Vancouver, BC The BCPVPA’s Annual Short Course at UBC for new and nearly-new principals and vice-principalsInformation: Coming soon. See eNews, Twitter and our website.
September 30-October 1, Toronto, ON12th Annual Summit on Emergency & Disaster Planning for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools. Two days of content with specialized streams, 20+ interactive sessions and 30+ speakers.Information: http://www.schoolcontingency.com/
October 23 – 24, Richmond, BCConnecting LeadersThe BCPVPA’s annual conference.Information: coming via eNews, Twitter and the BCPVPA website
December 5- 9, Washington, DCThe Learning Forward (National Staff Development Council) annual conference features Marc Tucker and Ben Jensen, Michael Garret and Kwang Suk Yoon, Jon Bergmann, Steven Katz and Lisa Dack, Kathryn Parker Boudett, Marcia Tate, Kristen Swanson, Michael Toth, Jim Knight, Carol Jago, and Tim Kanold, and others.Information: http://learningforward.org/
2016December, Vancouver, BC The Learning Forward (National Staff Development Council) annual conference. Information: http://learningforward.org/