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the BCPVPA’s weekly electronic newsletter March 6, 2015

Participate in a research project Leadership opportunities Connecting Leaders draws near Planning Ahead Gordon Li Tweets

How School Principals Get Their Work Done: A Preliminary Study A research project supported by the UBC Hampton Award is currently seeking public school principals and vice-principals in the Metro Vancouver area to participate in a one-time face-to-face interview for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, on principals’ work. This project is designed to help understand how school principals get their work done, what challenges and risks they have, what perceptions they have on educational polices and practices, and what strategies and skills they use to meet policy mandates. The interview will be conducted at a time and location of your choice with the anonymity of schools and participants guaranteed following UBC Behavioural Research Ethics Board guidelines. If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr. Fei Wang [email protected] or call 604-822-4552.

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1. Applications must be received by 4 pm, March 13. For information visit http://bit.ly/1Ap4ySr CHILLIWACK invites applications for anticipated principal and vice-principal vacancies, now and in the near future. Applications must be received by March 16. For information visit http://bit.ly/1ALHYUd GREATER VICTORIA is accepting applications for the position of District Principal, Special Education, effective August 1. The successful candidate will also be responsible for Provincial Resource Programs, Victor School, District Transportation and Reading Recovery. The District Principal provides direct supervision to Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Elementary Counsellors, Teachers of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Teachers of the Visually Impaired, District Learning Support Teachers, Behaviour Consultant, and District Educational Assistants. Applications must be received by 4 pm, March 19. For information visit http://bit.ly/17NX80O Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie Brittanique DIRECTION DU RECRUTEMENT ET DE LA FORMATION: La direction du recrutement et de la formation fait partie des cadres supérieurs du Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique et relève de la direction générale adjointe. Celle-ci est responsable de la mise en œuvre et de la supervision des programmes de recrutement et de formation afin d’assurer la relève et favoriser le développement professionnel des directions et directions adjointes au sein du Conseil scolaire. Closing date: March 22 at 11:00 pm. http://bit.ly/1zMOYfY DIRECTION DE L’INSTRUCTION: La direction de l’instruction fait partie des cadres supérieurs du Conseil scolaire francophone et relève de la direction générale adjointe. Celle-ci est responsable de la mise en œuvre et de la supervision des programmes d’intervention et des programmes éducatifs afin d’augmenter l’efficacité pédagogique, assurer la réussite des eNews/1

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Leadership opportunities élèves et encourager les pratiques novatrices à l’échelle du Conseil scolaire. from previous page

Closing date: March 22 at 11:00 pm. http://bit.ly/1EhRTox

COQUITLAM invites applications for principal positions. The successful candidates will: be responsible for a variety of duties including supervising the school’s programs, services, students, and staff; provide instructional leadership; support the learning of students; and be knowledgeable about curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies. Applications must be received by 4 pm March 25. For information visit http://bit.ly/1DWww9A

ShortCourse

Professional development for newly-appointed principals and vice-principals July 6-10, 2015 • Details soon in eNews, on Twitter & at www.bcpvpa.bc.ca

Engaging All Learners: Leading for Learning

connecting with your passion • appreciative enquiry creating and enhancing layers of understanding the balance between managing and leading Moral Stewardship Values, Vision, and Mission. Ethical Decision Making. Instructional Leadership Suervision for Learning. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Relational Leadership Intrapersonal Capacity. Interpersonal Capacity. Cultural Leadership. Organizational Leadership Management and Administration. Community Building. Inspiration to Lead Partners in Education.

The 38th annual Short Course is a BCPVPA/UBC program and endorsed by the BCSSA

Fees (registration opens soon) BCPVPA Active Member $1155 (inclusive of $55 GST) UBC Masters Student $550

July 6–10, 2015

Non-Member $1, 522.50 (inclusive of $72.50 GST)

Short Course registration now open http://bit.ly/1DUTgaQ

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egistration is now open for the BCPVPA/UBC Short Course. The 38th annual Short Course 2015 will take place on the UBC campus, July 6 – 10. Short Course is an intensive, one-week (44 scheduled contact hours) program designed to provide new school leaders with an opportunity to hone the skills necessary for success in their new roles. The course work contains a blend of research and practical application that creates an essential understanding of what principals and vice-principals need to know and how to accomplish it. Participants are immersed in the realities of school administration and given the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed in their new roles. The program is based on the Leadership Standards for Principals & Vice-Principals in British Columbia. Each day of the program focuses on one of the four Domains of the Standards (Moral Stewardship, Relational Leadership, Instructional Leadership, and Organizational Leadership). The concluding session evolves around BC education partners.

Supervision for Learning In its first two years, S4L has engaged more than 350 principals and vice-principals Limited space is now available in five cohorts (Vernon, Vancouver, Duncan, Kootenays, and Prince George) for the BCPVPA’s Supervision for Learning program, which supports instructional leadership and is designed to increase the impact of school administrators on teaching practices and student achievement. The program provides five days of learning over eight months. Participants are involved in ongoing shared-practice and dialogue with colleagues and BCPVPA instructors. Each participant is involved in one hour, bi-weekly meetings with others in their cohort. Program directors Jessica Antosz and Woody Bradford check-in with all participants throughout the program. The cost is $800 per person ($1150 for non-members). Register: http://bit.ly/1A4FWyd eNews/2

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Call for Proposals

Connecting Leaders: Framing the Future

A one-day provincial conference sponsored by the BCPVPA October 23, 2015 • Richmond (Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel)

Learner Leader Partner Influencer Manager Connector Deadline to submit proposals April 21, 2015 Download your copy http://bit.ly/1wMakzu CAP Journal requests written submissions

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is requesting submissions for its next issue, with the theme “Supportive Behaviour Approaches.” This focus could include commentary and resources around trauma and poverty informed education, self -regulation models and resources, values education, and/or reclaiming youth models. The submission deadline is March 23. Articles can be emailed to [email protected] preferably as a Word document, 1000 - 1250 words in length. Authors should include a biography, not to exceed 40 words, containing designation, credentials and/or any relevant experience.

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Inspiring Learning

May 11-14, Chateau Whistler

Hotel rates increase April 9 - Register NOW 5 keynote speakers

More than 30 sessions

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Simon Breakspear • Wab Kinew • Stephanie Hamilton Jesse Miller • Frederick Brown Wendy Briggs, LeeAnn Yapps, Veronica Dumontet, Karen Switzer & Moira Manthorne Tina Pierik & Wendy Walker • Gianna Helling • Chris Wejr Kevin Reimer & Geoff Manning • Brad Baker • Cale Birk Mike Babb & Joanne Sabourin • Deb Whitten & Sean McCartney Joanne Robinson • Kerri Steel • David DeRosa Jessica Antosz & Woody Bradford • Susan Leslie Kristi Blakeway & Sean Nosek • DeDe DeRose • Sue Jackson Brian Koning • Chris Kennedy • Dereck Dirom Judy Halbert & Linda Kaser

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President Gordon Li shares his week ... as seen on Twitter

2014 — 2015 Board of Directors

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efore starting my term as BCPVPA, President I was a Twitter sitter — that is, I had an account but I used it less frequently than many of my colleagues. Since becoming President I have found Twitter to be increasingly useful. I regularly Tweet from meetings where I am representing public school principals and vice-principals and/or advocating on their behalf. Twitter has also become my go-to app for sharing information about Chapter visits. Over the past week I visited Gulf Islands, Revelstoke and Kamloops/Thompson. A rundown of the week, along with pictures, can be seen on my Twitter feed (https://www.twitter.com/principalgli) I hope you will follow on future Chapter visits and I encourage you to follow the Association’s Twitter account as well (https:www.twitter.com/bcpvpa). My thanks to all the members I met over this past week. I am honoured to work on your behalf.

President Gordon Li (Burnaby) [email protected]

Breaking bread with @BCPVPA colleagues from Revelstoke SD; sharing the many hats P/VP’s wear in a small district

Directors Susan Clough (Surrey) [email protected]

SD19 Superintendent, Mike Hooker, shares the incredible views from Begbie View Elementary

Darren Danyluk (Rocky Mountain) [email protected] David DeRosa (Kootenay-Columbia) [email protected] Heidi Grant (Nechako Lakes) [email protected] John Horstead (Surrey) [email protected] Brett Johnson (Greater Victoria) [email protected] Bryan Johnson (Sooke) [email protected] Lee Karpenko (Prince George) [email protected] Carol-Ann Leidloff (Kootenay Lake) [email protected] Brian Leonard (Coquitlam) [email protected] Kevin Reimer (Comox Valley) [email protected]

If you’ve moved or changed schools, email [email protected] who will update your records

Embracing Early Learning in Revelstoke.... SD19 welcome community partners to Ready Set Learn event at Begbie View Neighborhood of Learning at Begbie View, SD19, incl. Int Health, Strong Start, Daycare, Comm Progs, Kindergarten.... Revelstoke Acrobats, located in Begbie View Elem., is a great example of community partnership in SD19 Breathtaking view from common area @RevelstokeSec makes amazing backdrop for student activities, or just hanging out Wood from local area used throughout the building @RevelstokeSec Mr. Redding’s Sr. Concert Band share great performances of Lion King songs @RevelstokeSec Despite declining enrollment, applied skills programs remain highly subscribed @RevelstokeSec Students love hands-on Kayla’s artwork speaks for itself; in combined class of Drawing & Painting, Ceramics, Arts Foundations @RevelstokeSec eNews/5

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Principal @todd_hicks63 speaks to students about @LearningInDepth theme, birds from nearby wetlands. ArrowHeightsElem Megan shares student work from LID theme, Birds from Nearby Wetlands, including visiting artists and biologist AHE19 Gr. 2/3 students at Columbia Park Elem. SD19 hold yoga poses from Action school for exercise and self-regulation “I’m most excited about... Primary Teachers’ Meeting @SD19, where they share resources and recent experiences.” Toured McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre w/Principal Brar @ sbrar73 ..didn’t know what is possible @sd73news 6000 students use McQueen Lake EEC each year to work on Art, Science, Literacy, Music, Leadership, Outdoor Rec... MLEEC site, made up of log buildings, is part of 640 acres for students’ day or over-night use @sd73news

MLEEC Mess Hall, an original building of 45 yrs, is well equipped to serve students of Kamloops @sd73news @sbrar73 Off the grid... MLEEC classroom uses gas lighting and solar electricity @ sbrar73 @sd73news Amazing facilities at Norkam Trade Centre; w/TRU, sampler programs yield 16 grad and 12 univ credits @bradylearns

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Paige won the Skills Canada gold. She attends the Norkam Trade Centre Hairdressing program. @NorKamNews @bradylearns

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Spring breaks are all over the map this year, with Prince George leading the way during the Canada Winter Games (Feb. 16 - 27). For many of you, though, spring break starts March 9. Whatever the dates, I wish you all the best on a well-deserved rest. eNews will return on March 27. Have a great weekend, Gordon

Nominations close March 31

BCPVPA 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 a variety of people and organizations who share their time, energy and expertise to support schools. The winners last year were Cresteramics, Richard Blagborne, Leslie Cameron, the Rotary Club of Nanaimo, and Greg Peet and the Student Inspiration Foundation. Nominations must be submitted by March 31, 2014 and the Awards will be presented at the May 2014 Chapter Council meeting. Download a nomination form or visit http://bit.ly/VESLYA eNews/6

March 2015

Planning Ahead Hotel rates increase April 10

Connecting Leaders: Inspiring Learning May 11-14, Whistler

5 keynote speakers More than 30 sessions Cultural dinner Relevant exhibitors Cross-Canada networking

Conference guide http://bit.ly/1rq36vW

Online registration http://bit.ly/1utETY2

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March 25 –28, Toronto, ON Crossing Borders, Building Bridges The annual TESOL conference features Sonia Nieto, Jun Liu, Lourdes Ortega, Michael Byram, Yilin Sun, and Jim Cummins. Information: http://www.tesol.org/convention2015 March 31-April 1, Vancouver, BC Helping Children: Practical Tools for Engaging and Supporting Drawing from the expressive arts and techniques such as mindfulness and whole-brain activity, participants will explore practical skills to incorporated when working with children. Information: https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/ April 9-10, Sechelt, BC The Heart of the Matter The provincial conference for the Association for Community Education in BC will feature Mary Gordon, Sue Montabello, John Talbot, Michael Claque and others. Information: http://heartofthematter.eventzilla.net Planning Ahead/a supplement to BCPVPA eNews/7

Short Course registration now open http://bit.ly/1DUTgaQ ShortCourse

Professional development for newly-appointed principals and vice-principals July 6-10, 2015 • Details soon in eNews, on Twitter & at www.bcpvpa.bc.ca

Engaging All Learners: Leading for Learning

connecting with your passion • appreciative enquiry creating and enhancing layers of understanding the balance between managing and leading Moral Stewardship Values, Vision, and Mission. Ethical Decision Making. Instructional Leadership Suervision for Learning. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Relational Leadership Intrapersonal Capacity. Interpersonal Capacity. Cultural Leadership. Organizational Leadership Management and Administration. Community Building. Inspiration to Lead Partners in Education.

The 38th annual Short Course is a BCPVPA/UBC program and endorsed by the BCSSA

Fees (registration opens soon) BCPVPA Active Member $1155 (inclusive of $55 GST) UBC Masters Student $550

July 6–10, 2015

Non-Member $1, 522.50 (inclusive of $72.50 GST)

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egistration is open for the BCPVPA/UBC Short Course. The 38th annual Short Course will take place on the UBC campus, July 6 – 10. This intensive, one-week (44-hour) program is designed to provide new school leaders with an opportunity to hone the skills necessary for success in their roles. The course work contains a blend of research and practical application that creates an understanding of what principals and vice-principals need to know and how to accomplish it. Participants are immersed in the realities of school administration and given the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed in their new roles. The program is based on the Leadership Standards for Principals & Vice-Principals in British Columbia. Each day of the program focuses on one of the four Domains of the Standards (Moral Stewardship, Relational Leadership, Instructional Leadership, and Organizational Leadership). The concluding session evolves around BC education partners.

April 15, Vancouver, BC Supporting Success for Each Learner The BCSSA spring Forum features Faye Brownlie, Leyton Schnellert and Shelley Moore. Information: http://www.bcssa.org/springforum2015/ April 16 – 17, Cleveland, OH Making the Right Connections The 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 19 – 21, Burnaby, BC Connect. Engage. Grow. Fostering Community Online. The Digital Learning spring conference has been designed to attract administrators and educators who are already working in DL or who are interested in learning more about DL and the potential that can be realized by partnerships between DL and neighbourhood schools Information: http://conference.learnnowbc.ca/ April 22-23, Vancouver, BC September 30-October 1, Toronto, ON Inaugural Summit on Emergency & Disaster Planning WEST, for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools. Information: http://www.schoolcontingency.com/ April 26 – 28, Kelowna, BC Peaks & 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/

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Supervision for Learning In its first two years, S4L has engaged more than 350 principals and vice-principals Limited space is now available in five cohorts (Vernon, Vancouver, Duncan, Kootenays, and Prince George) for the BCPVPA’s Supervision for Learning program, which supports instructional leadership and is designed to increase the impact of school administrators on teaching practices and student achievement. The program provides five days of learning over eight months. Participants are involved in ongoing shared-practice and dialogue with colleagues and BCPVPA instructors. Each participant is involved in one hour, bi-weekly meetings with others in their cohort. Program directors Jessica Antosz and Woody Bradford check-in with all participants throughout the program. The cost is $800 per person ($1150 for nonmembers). Register: http://bit.ly/1A4FWyd April 27, Victoria, BC April 30, Vancouver, BC Anxiety: Practical Intervention Strategies Explore the differences between adaptive and disordered anxiety and learn practical strategies to address all aspects of anxiety. Information: https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/ April 30 – May 2, Banff, AB National 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 May 1, Vancouver, BC Depression: Practical Intervention Strategies Explore practical strategies to help individuals who are struggling with depression. Information: https://ca.ctrinstitute.com/ May 4-6, Vancouver Threat Assessment, Stalking and Cyber-Bullyng: Assessment and Management Strategies Threat assessment, stalking & cyber-bulling (day 1-2) & case review, analysis & decision-making (day 3). Information: www.ctrinstitute.com (see BC Workshops)

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ShortCourse Register: http://bit.ly/1DUTgaQ July 6 - 10, 2015 Planning Ahead/a supplement to BCPVPA eNews/9

Check out the array of summer Institutes and other events at UBC’s Faculty of Education http://bit.ly/1wK5anF May 7 - 8, Vancouver Conference on Children/Adolescents: Overcoming Behavioural, Emotional & Learning Challenges Information: www.jackhirose.com/workshop/child-youth-conference-vancouver/ May 7 – 9, New York, NY World-Class Minds: Improving Education, Teachers & Testing in a Globalized World This 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 8 – 9, Richmond Passion and Purpose: Making it Real (Innovative Leadership in BC and Beyond) A Network of Inquiry and Innovation Symposium which will enable participants to explore the ways in which the spiral of inquiry is opening up new possibilities for creativity and engagement. Email: [email protected] May 11 – 14, Whistler • The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Connecting Leaders: Inspiring Learning CAP’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. Hotel rates increase April 9. Conference guide: http://bit.ly/1rq36vW Registration: http://bit.ly/1utETY2 May 20 – 22, Montreal, PQ Universal 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, MA Beyond Diversity: Learning and Working in an Inclusive World The 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 June 2 – 3, Brisbane, Australia EduTech EduTECH® 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// Planning Ahead/a supplement to BCPVPA eNews/10

June 22 – 25, Toronto, ON CICE-2015 The 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-principals Information: Coming soon. See eNews, Twitter and our website. September 30-October 1, Toronto, ON 12th 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, BC Connecting Leaders The BCPVPA’s annual conference. Call for proposals due April 25: http://bit.ly/1wMakzu December 5- 9, Washington, DC The Learning Forward 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/

2016 December, Vancouver, BC The Learning Forward (National Staff Development Council) annual conference. Information: http://learningforward.org/

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is published in the first eNews of the month. Get listed: email information about your event to Richard Williams [email protected] and we will publicize it as space allows. Planning Ahead/a supplement to BCPVPA eNews/11