The highest leverage strategy of educational improvement efforts is the development of staff capacity. In collaboration with the Cariboo-Chilcotin Teachers Association we are making significant investments in quality professional learning for educators in current, research-based practice to increase knowledge and confidence.
Some examples of the work of are:
- Shifting from one-off workshops to a robust learning series with successive professional development sessions and classroom learning rounds, time to practice and reflect in between, and a community of practice network to support one another
- Learning Series with exceptional BC, Canadian, and global leaders in numeracy, literacy, educational research, inclusion, resilience and trauma-informed practice.
- Common district assessments with support for learning how to administer them, analyze results, and use what is learned to plan for instruction
- District mental health plan
- Full program of support for new teachers in their first three years
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER with support for professional learning in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District:
Trauma Informed Classroom
Skyline/Storefront Alternate
Presenters visited Skyline and Storefront Alternate School to share 10 key steps for creating a trauma-informed classroom. They explained how stress and trauma affects student behavior and learning.
Leather Work Pro D
Skyline/Storefront Alternate
Leather work was a great activity and skill to learn. The youth will benefit from knowledge gained and staff was thrilled with their end result. Thanks for a great workshop!
IH Practicum Students Sharing Information
Skyline/Storefront Alternate
IH Practicum Students set up an Escape Room activity for all Skyline Students. Topic was Sexual Health. The students enjoyed the activity and the pizza party afterwards. Great partnership and learning opportunity for Skyline youth.
Journaling
Skyline/Storefront Alternate
Journaling is a therapeutic tool that helps to regulate us. The youth have developed amazing skills, regulation and appreciation of our world through journaling. Learning life long skills.
Sharing Knowledge on Website Updates
Skyline/Storefront Alternate
Principal Heather Lamorie gaining knowledge on updating Naghtaneqed School District website from Amanda Doherty clerical at Skyline.