ArtStarts – Artists in Education Grant (AIE) ArtStarts provides a grant of approximately $25,000 annually to FISA in support of artistic endeavours in independent schools. Group 1, 2, 3, and 4 schools are encouraged to apply in order to receive Read More …
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SEL & Well-Being Assessment & Growth Toolkit
If you haven’t visited FISA’s wellbeingbc.ca website lately, we encourage you to do so as it contains a wealth of ideas and suggestions for promoting student and staff well being. Featured on the site is an easy to use Schoolwide Assessment Read More …
Webinar Recordings – Taking Action with MDI Data & Compassionate Systems Leadership
Recordings FISA webinars are available for viewing in our “Video Gallery” accessible under the “Media” dropdown menu. Recent additions include the Taking Action with MDI Data, facilitated by Jamie Morris & Michelle Hussey, and the 4-part Compassionate Systems Leadership series, Read More …
Taking Action with MDI Data – May 16th @3:00 pm & May 19th @10:30 am (PST)
Schools that participated in the 2021-2022 Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) have received instructions on accessing their school-level MDI report. To help school communities determine their next steps, FISA will host a webinar (repeated twice for ease of access). Join Read More …
Compassionate Systems Leadership Webinar #4 – May 27, 2022 @9:00 a.m. (PST)
Part 4 of the Compassionate Systems Leadership training with Dr. Shirley Giroux will take place online on Friday, May 27, 2022 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. (PST). Register HERE Recordings of CLS webinars 1-3 are available for viewing in the FISA video gallery HERE. CSL is Read More …
Competency-Based IEPs on MyED Webinar – May 11, 2022 @3:00 p.m. (PST)
ALL independent schools using the MyEdBC platform will be accessing the Competency Based IEP format on June 8, 2022. Andrew Smit from the iGroup will lead a webinar on May 11th at 3:00 p.m. (PST) for independent schools that use, or intend to Read More …
Foundry Health & Wellness Supports – Mar 4, 2022 at 9:30-10:30am (PST)
FISA is pleased to partner with Foundry BC to host an upcoming Q & A session for all independent schools. This virtual conversation will be an excellent opportunity for you to directly engage with Foundry to learn more about what services, support, Read More …
FISA Mental Health and Wellness Webinar – Feb. 18, 2022 from 1:30-3:30 pm (PST)
From 1:30-3:00 pm (PST) on Feb. 18th FISA will hold our 2nd CLS webinar with Dr. Shirley Giroux. CLS encourages a deliberate focus on creating and nourishing a school culture where everyone feels safe, connected, and respected. A recording of the Dec. 7th session Read More …
International Travel Regulations – Unvaccinated Individuals Restricted from School for 14 Days Upon Return to Canada
In addition to the requirement for unvaccinated individuals who are 12 years of age and older to quarantine for 14 days upon return from international travel, the Federal Government has put restrictions in place for unvaccinated children and youth who Read More …
Virtual Regional Tour – Final Session Dec. 14th @6:00 p.m. (PST)
FISA and the Ministry of Education are pleased to present an opportunity for independent school leaders and Board members to attend a virtual version of the Regional Tour. The first two sessions occurred in late November and the third and Read More …