Anyone who went to school in the last half of the 20th century, learned how to absorb content. What’s the square root of 968? Who was the 15th prime minster of Canada? What’s the capital of Azerbaijan? But knowing Read More …
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Feb. 22 Pro-D Invitation: Transforming a School Culture into a Relational Model
Willowstone Academy, Kelowna, invites Central Okanagan educators to join their Pro-D on Feb. 22, 2019 featuring Dr. Deborah MacNamara. Learn how to transform your school through nurturing strong adult to student relationships. Cost $75 (lunch included) Full details available at Eventbrite.ca. Read More …
Critical thinking is the secret sauce for today’s education
When Darren Spyksma and Greg Gerber toured the province this Fall as part of FISA’s provincial outreach team, they had an important message to deliver: Critical thinking is a core skill for every teacher in British Columbia. Perhaps even THE Read More …
Structured Word Inquiry Morphology Workshop, Feb. 21-22, James Cameron School
James Cameron School, Maple Ridge, invites educators to join them for Dr. Pete Bower’s Morphology Workshop on Feb. 21 and/or Feb. 22, 2019. Feb 21 “Classroom-embedded” workshop 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Observe Pete teach 3 SWI lessons (gr 2, Read More …
Jump Math Pro-D Jan. 18 at Our Lady of Lourdes, West Kelowna
Our Lady of Lourdes, West Kelowna, invites independent school educators to join them for a Jump Math Pro-D on January 18, 2019 from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. This JUMP Math session is designed to give you the tools and Read More …
Registration Open for Kelowna ERASE Sessions
Registration is open for two ERASE Training Sessions in Kelowna Jan. 15-16, 2019 Basic VTRA (formerly Level 2) Willowstone Academy, 4091 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna. Registration 8:00. a.m. Event 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Register HERE March 8, 2019 Kelowna Basic DTA (Digital Threat Assessment) Okanagan CoLab #210 Read More …
POPEY Early Literacy Workshop January 14 *Additional spots added
POPEY – Provincial Outreach Program for the Early Years will hold an Early Literacy Pro-D for independent school educators on January 14, 2019. Who should attend: This workshop is designed for educators involved in teaching literacy to students in K-3. Educators from Read More …
Provincial Outreach Resources Available Now
Thank you to the 700 people who attended the 2918 Provincial Outreach and Regional Tour. The presentation slides are available HERE.
Digital Threat Assessment Training – Coming Soon
FISA will hold Basic Digital Threat Assessment (DTA) training in Nanaimo, Lower Mainland, and Kelowna in early March. For the latest information regarding training opportunities, please visit the E.R.A.S.E. page under the Professional Learning tab.
Shawn Chisholm New FISA BC Executive Director
‘I want to continue to reinforce the value that independent schools bring to B.C.’ As the new Executive Director of the Federation of Independent schools, Shawn Chisholm sees education as, “a liberating force for people around the world.” While that Read More …