August was a busy month for BCCPAC – An emergency DPAC Summit meeting was held on August 16th. The press release below was issued as a result of the coming together of DPAC leaders throughout the province. Additional related media with board insight can be found below. BCCPAC Press Releases …
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http://globalnews.ca/news/1528752/update-vince-ready-to-meet-with-iker-fassbender-on-thursday/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-strike-vince-ready-to-meet-with-jim-iker-and-peter-cameron-says-bctf-1.2747910 http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/08/minister-of-educations-meeting-with-bctf-and-bcpsea.html http://m.thetyee.ca/Opinion/2014/08/28/Fassbender-Settlement-Translated/ http://www.vancouversun.com/news/deal+teachers+dispute+mediation+possible/10153135/story.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/inexcusable-conduct-by-bc-government-and-teachers-union/article20216759/ http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/staples+better+education+more+expert+teachers/10138409/story.html
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Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective immediately: Kap Manhas – Principal, Kelly Road Secondary Steve Baker – Vice-Principal, Duchess Park Secondary Tanya Goodwin – Vice-Principal, Heritage Elementary Kirk Czechmeister – Vice-Principal, Heather Park Elementary The following principals have been seconded for …
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CNC will be offering the following Pro-D courses this fall: Babysitter’s Course – http://www.cnc.bc.ca/Assets/ContinuingEd/2014-2015+Courses+$!26+Programs/Babysitter$!27s+Course+-+CEFA+116.pdf Introduction to Computer Programming for Kids – http://www.cnc.bc.ca/Assets/ContinuingEd/2014-2015+Courses+$!26+Programs/Introduction+to+Computer+Programming+for+Kids+-+CEMV+105.pdf Sustainable Living – http://www.cnc.bc.ca/Assets/ContinuingEd/2014-2015+Courses+$!26+Programs/Sustainable+Living+-+CEGN+100.pdf To register, please call the Continuing Education registration desk at 250.561.5801. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Lonnie Dupras …
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There are some fascinating research on the issues of class size and composition. Some useful – and Canadian – documents that may be of interest related to class size are: http://www.cea-ace.ca/sites/default/files/cea-2010-class-size_0.pdf http://www.ccl-cca.ca/pdfs/LessonsInLearning/Sep-14-05-Making-sense-of-the-class-size-debate.pdf http://perspectives.ctf-fce.ca/en/article/1938/
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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/why-bc-schools-have-a-lot-to-celebrate/article19408516/#dashboard/follows/ …This is not to say there are no issues in the system, that class composition isn’t a concern or that there aren’t some classrooms with more than the ideal number of kids in them. No education system is perfect. No matter the country you can always find problems without …
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As sent to DPAC: Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper is pleased to announce the appointment of Christa Barnes as vice-principal of Morfee Elementary School, effective August 1, 2014. We wish Christa all the best.
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I’m speaking on behalf of the district parent advisory council. We were pleased to support the district’s call for a sustainably funded Public Education system, which meets the needs of students and the community. We want adequate and sustainable funding to the district, and we want our student’s needs met.
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