Mayor’s Crime Task Force Feedback Form (2) Mayors Task Force on Crime – Stakeholder Consultation Power Recommendations Overview – Mayor’s Task Force on Crime (2) As discussed by the Superintendent at Monday’s DPAC’s meeting: Just a reminder to forward Crime Task Force Recommendation Feedback Forms to Wendy De Marsh by …
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http://www.scribd.com/doc/167975345/Cupe-and-BCTF-Working-Together From the letter: “In the likely event of a strike that sees CUPE workers set up picket lines at school sites, teachers will respect them and join with CUPE in solidarity.”
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The Teachers Act is based on two foundational principles: the paramount nature of the public interest and transparency. The purpose of publishing discipline decisions is to provide the public with the confidence that educators who fail to meet the Standards are held accountable. Disciplinary decisions are published publicly on this …
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Fascinating article: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/school+districts+adopt+unique+strategies+help+students+stay/8860653/story.html Imagine students log rolling down the hallway as they move from their classroom to the library, or pedalling furiously on stationary spin bikes as they listen to their teacher. These strategies and more are being used in a new educational initiative that is being implemented in …
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Parents at Highglen Montessori School in Prince George have been able to secure a bus for the coming school year. The Education Society has signed a contract with Diversified Transportation to have a bus pick up and drop off students at the Highglen school for the year. Education Society Chair …
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math made fun for everyone – PDF file Many caregivers struggle teaching K-3 kids basic mathematical principles. However, teaching and learning math can be fun! Using three-dimensional manipulative games, this interactive twelve session program will provide caregivers with the skills and tools necessary for learning and teaching basic mathematical concepts. Math …
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/08/28/bc-school-supply-fees.html A former school trustee is once again telling parents they do not have to pay for pens, paper, glue and any fees for other school supplies. In 2006 John Young successfully sued the Victoria School Board and the Education Ministry to ensure schools would provide all supplies. Read more about the …
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http://sd41.bc.ca/learning_support/pdf/meaningfulConsultation.pdf from British Columbia Council of Administrators of Special Education (BC CASE) Meaningful consultation is not a structure; rather it is a process that underpins educational decision making. Meaningful consultation is necessary when decisions are made that will have an impact on a student’s educational program, and it is essential that this …
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Monday, September 9, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Van Bien Training and Development Centre Agenda package in process of being posted. In a move to improve audio quality for attendees participating by computer, we have moved from the school district’s conference system to Webex. https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=MC9U0018KOMYRC9AXKURKUXAMT-B8NT Note: online link can sometimes take …
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