BCPVPA's 2017 Partnership Awards

Updated 177 guidelines

eNews from the BCPVPA January 13, 2017

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Reminder

School Act Section 177 Guidelines The new provincial guidelines on Section 177 of the School Act are now in place. The new guidelines are a set of best practices developed with the assistance of a number of education partners including the BCPVPA, BCSTA, BCSSA and BCCPAC. The guidelines set out the key elements that should be included in all districts’ section 177 policies such as clear procedures that should be followed when a person is excluded from school property and a process for appealing section 177 decisions. Read the new guidelines: http://bit.ly/2jbXSa5

BCPVPA’s 2017 Partnership Awards

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 individuals or groups who have, over an extended period of time, demonstrated strong support for public education creating a direct benefit for students. The winners last year were Yo Bro/Yo Girl Youth Initiative, (Surrey PVPA); Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre (Nanaimo/Ladysmith PVPA); Cumberland Community School Society, (Comox Valley PVPA); Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations, (Vancouver Island North PVPA); and, John and Sandra Barth, (Nechako Lakes PVPA). Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 31, 2017. The Awards will be presented at the May 2017 Chapter Council meeting. Nomination form: http://bit.ly/BCPVPAPartnership2017 Read about last year’s recipients: http://bit.ly/1NNp0GW

Leadership Opportunities Kamloops/Thompson invites applications for Director of Instruction (curric-

ulum/instruction/assessment). Apply by 4 pm, January 15. http://bit.ly/2gbNY7D Sooke invites applications for elementary Principals and Vice-Principals in anticipation of projected expansion. Fluency in French would be considered an asset. Apply by 12 noon, January 20. http://bit.ly/2i6x3V6 Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows invites applications for its Principal and Vice-Principal cohort in anticipation of openings this year and next. Apply by 4 pm, January 20. http://bit.ly/2iJRzrK Sunshine Coast invites applications for Principals and Vice-Principals in anticipation of 2017-18 openings. Apply by 4:30 pm, January 27. http://bit.ly/2hXeAIL Chilliwack invites applications for Director of Human Resources. Apply by 11:30 pm, January 27. http://bit.ly/2hWhRtE BC School Superintendents Association invites applications for an .8 FTE executive director. http://bit.ly/2h23LoM eNews 1


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Super Vision for Learning Level 1 Registration: http://bit.ly/BCPVPAS4LOne 2017/18 cohorts in Nelson, Kelowna and two (TBA) in Metro The BCPVPA’s eight-month learning experience in which supervision for learning, school improvement, and professional development are the key outcomes. Based on a peer coaching model, there are five days of program development over the course of eight months and ongoing joint practice development with colleagues.

Super Vision For Learning Level 2 Registration: http://bit.ly/BCPVPAS4LTwo 2017/18 Cohorts in Comox, Penticton, Vancouver

Learning Walks with an Instructional Framework Principals and vice-principals who have completed Level I of the BCPVPA Super Vision for Learning program will deepen their knowledge of effective instructional practices and use various tools and processes for observing and analyzing instruction and planning next steps based on the analysis. Managers [email protected] & [email protected] Executive Assistant [email protected]

Visible Learning

Details about a 2017 Vancouver area institute will be announced soon. The Corwin Visible Learning Institute is a two-day conference designed to introduce participants to the core concepts and research of Visible Learning, an in-depth school change model of professional learning and development based on the research of Professor John Hattie. Through the lens of Visible Learning evidence, systematically examine effective instructional practice to determine the impact on student achievement and learning.

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Planning Ahead …

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the Association’s guide to upcoming professional learning events is published in the first issue of each month.

January 13, 2017

Next issue: February 3

Aboriginal Culture, Community, and Environment as Sites for Learning by Ted Riecken, Kerry Arnot, Kathleen King Hunt, Carmen Rodriguez, Lisa Stuart and Erin Wood http://bit.ly/2glUF5J Collaboration: The Journey Between the Head and the Heart by Rosa Fazio http://bit.ly/2glNYAy The Crossing of Learning and Engagement by Leslie Dyson http://bit.ly/2glTNOf To Learn, To Share, To Challenge, To Celebrate by Elizbeth Bell http://bit.ly/2gDKaYY The entire issue includes Kevin Reimer on work life balance http://bit.ly/2glMm9T

December cover art by Annika Dixon-Reusz, JL Crowe Secondary (SD#20).

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Canadian Bar Association welcomes students to a series of events commemorating the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms For information/forms: http://bit.ly/2ihLrtu

The Canadian Bar Association is inviting students to participate in a variety of its Law Week events. Law Week is an annual national program commemorating the anniversary of the proclamation of the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms and aims to improve the public’s understanding of our legal system. Law Week events open to school participation are: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Interactive “Meet the Chiefs” Student Forum Barry Sullivan Law Cup public speaking competition Judges in the Classroom program Behind the Scenes Courthouse Tour contest eNews 3


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BCPVPA MediaScan Principals & vice-principals & the BCPVPA in the news On the science of worm growth in zero gravity: @WestVanSchools VP @TraskMatt on a far out experiment http://bit.ly/2ii9NUg Addressing the chronically tardy habit before it’s too late: @Surrey_Schools Principal Lois Layton on Attendance Matters http://bit.ly/2j56mNK Bees build buzz: @SD22Vernon Principal Brian Smyth & VP Carrie Sutch on a 5,000-sq-ft pollinator garden http://bit.ly/2jEkRLw ‘Shifting culture in a positive way’ SD57 Principal Debbie Kaban on a program that develops family skills/resilience http://bit.ly/2iJ4OZH Reducing anxiety for refugees: @Surrey_Schools Principal Robin Smalley, on multicultural worker Abeer Al-kozbary https://tgam.ca/2iAIF1F On shoulder tappers & connecting students with trades/tech experience: @sd47_board District Principal Rod Perrault http://bit.ly/2iIxRii SD78’s @SandyFromACE on giving voice to stigmatized kids (CBC Radio interview): http://bit.ly/2j66bEE Elem streams am announcements: @sd5sek00tenay Principal Steve Rogers’ resurrects 20+ yr old idea for today’s tech http://bit.ly/2hiFcnI Student-run charity: @VSB39 Principal Hope Sterling on soccer, yoga, partnerships and enjoyable learning experiences: http://bit.ly/2hn2syk The BCPVPA in the news: Supreme Court ruling opens door to more B.C. teaching jobs by Wendy Stueck Globe and Mail, January 8 ... Districts will set their own hiring priorities, based on input from teachers and administration. “Our understanding of the process is that superintendents will be working with committees and their local union presidents to look at district needs – and then creating positions to meet those needs,” said Kevin Reimer, president of the B.C. Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association. Read the rest: https://tgam.ca/2i6O8cq

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BCPVPA Group Rate Pacific Gateway Hotel

BCPVPA members are offered a group rate at the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond ($135 deluxe; $155 deluxe corporate, which includes one breakfast and parking). Both rates include free wifi and local calls. To check availability log on to the hotel website (http://www.pacificgatewayhotel.com/), click check rates, and enter BCPA in the corporate/promotion code box.

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2016 — 2017 Board of Directors President Kevin Reimer (Comox Valley) [email protected] Directors Brad Baker (North Vancouver) [email protected] Susan Clough (Surrey) [email protected] Steve Dalla Lana (Prince George) [email protected] Darren Danyluk (Rocky Mountain) [email protected] David DeRosa (Kootenay-Columbia) [email protected] Tracy Godfrey (Vernon) [email protected] Heidi Grant (Nechako Lakes) [email protected]

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any thanks to Rose MacKenzie, Brackendale Elementary Principal and Sea to Sky Chapter President for arranging my visit to her school district this week. Often, when districts talk about how to better support their Aboriginal learners the conversation turns to the successes of Sea to Sky, which ‘is honoured to be learning on the Traditional Territory of the Skwxwú7mesh, Úxwumixw, and St’át’yemc Nations ... and is committed to supporting the traditions, languages and ambitions of the local Aboriginal people.” My thanks to Pemberton Secondary VP Diane Hart (@DianeHartLearn), Signal Hill Elementary Principal Dave Dunkin (@dunkinsd48), Myrtle Phillip Elementary Principal Jeff Maynard (@MPCSprincipal) and Superintendent Lisa McCullough (@LisaMSD48) for welcoming me to their schools and district. At the invitation of Susan Nichols, Principal of Vancouver’s General Wolfe Elementary and President of the Vancouver Elementary PVPA, I attended an orientation for recently hired elementary vice-principals. It was great to meet some of our newest members and hear the stories of their challenges and successes in their first year. I was happy to share with them the work of the BCPVPA, our current successes and projects, and how we are moving forward as an Association. Following the meeting, I reflected on our discussion and thought of what I wish I had known in my first year as a vice-principal. A few of them are: • Learning to prioritize is your first priority. Not everything that lands on your desk is urgent. Understanding the difference between what is urgent and what appears to be urgent will reduce your stress load. • Teachers and parents may expect that you have all of the answers. Give yourself permission to respond with, “I don’t know the answer to that question, but I will find out for you.” • Remember to listen. The WAIT acronym (Why Am I Talking) serves as a reminder about the power of listening. Often people want you to listen rather than solve their problems for them.

Brett Johnson (Greater Victoria) [email protected]

• Be genuine. You were hired because of who you are. Stay true to yourself and your values.

Lee Karpenko (Prince George) [email protected]

• Don’t rush a decision. Investigate and understand a situation before you decide on the course of action.

Carol-Ann Leidloff (Kootenay Lake) [email protected]

• Remain calm. In times of crises people will value your calming presence before they will follow your leadership.

Brian Leonard (Coquitlam) [email protected]

• Network regularly with people who understand your work and eNews 5


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#bcpvpaadvice Take a moment & share your wisdom with our newest leaders

• Avoid matching intensities. Flustered people may expect you to share in their anxiety. I have learned this one by working alongside many amazing administrative assistants. One assistant would respond to the harried request of a staff member by stating slowly and calmly, “Disorganization on your part does not constitute panic on mine.” • Not all leadership initiatives are going to be successful. If the creation of a program or initiative is not sustainable in the absence of your leadership then it may not be worth your time and energy.

• And lastly, remember to breathe. To our experienced school leaders out there I hope that you will take a moment to share your wisdom with our newest leaders via the following hashtag #bcpvpaadvice. Have a great weekend, Kevin

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