The FISA Mental Health Coordinators, Michelle Hussey and Jamie Morris, are pleased to partner with Dr. Shirley Giroux to provide an introduction to Compassionate Systems Leadership (CSL) through a two-part webinar series. The first of which will take place on Read More …
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The FISA/Ministry of Education Virtual Regional Tour – Dec. 14, 2021, 6:00-7:30 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 …
COVID-19 School Exposure Report Form 2022
FISA’s Rapid Response Team will continue to support independent schools as they navigate COVID-19 in 2022. Self-disclosure by an individual of a positive COVID-19 test result to a school official does not require the completion of the COVID Exposure Report Read More …
Provincial Outreach Pro-D – Postponed till Spring 2022
Due to COVID-19, FISA will postpone our regular fall Provincial Outreach Pro-D workshops until spring 2022.
Independent School COVID-19 Exposure Report Form
FISA’s Rapid Response Team will continue to support independent schools as they continue to navigate COVID-19 in 2022. Self-disclosure by an individual of a positive COVID-19 test result to a school official does not require the completion of the COVID Read More …
Assessment of Schoolwide Well-being and SEL Toolkit Available
As part of FISA’s new wellbeingbc.ca website, schools can now access the Schoolwide Assessment & Growth Plan Toolkit. The Toolkit takes a holistic approach and looks at four interlocking areas: Schoolwide Policies, Procedures & Processes Supportive Environments – Social & Physical Teaching & Read More …
The New Wellbeingbc.ca Website is Full of Ways to Support Mental Health in School-Aged Children and Youth
FISA is pleased to announce that our new website wellbeingbc.ca is now available for use. This online resource has a wide variety of videos of top experts in the field of medicine, psychology, counselling and social-emotional learning explaining the power of Read More …
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update as of May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020 – School district and independent school updated messages: Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix, announced 16 new cases in B.C., bringing the total number of cases to 2,376. The total number of people who have recovered Read More …
Last Chance for Provincial Outreach with Dr. Linda O’Neill: Chilliwack Feb. 21 & Dawson Creek May 1st, 2020
If you have not yet attended this year’s Provincial Outreach focussed on supporting the mental health and well-being of students and staff with Dr. Linda O’Neill (UNBC), you still have two opportunities to do so. Dr. O’Neill has won the Read More …
What is the Regional Tour and Why Should I Attend?
The Regional Tour is your opportunity to hear the latest information from FISA and the Independent Schools Branch, Ministry of Education (ISB). They offer you a chance to ask questions, bring forth concerns, and network with other independent school administrators Read More …