The Ministry of Education and Child Care distributes 5500 District/Authority Scholarships across school districts and independent school authorities that recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength. Winners receive a $1,250 scholarship voucher to Read More …
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SET-BC Winter Application Cycle ends Nov. 23, 2023
SET-BC Student Applications for Winter 2022 Due Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 @ 4:00 pm. (*Note applications are time-stamped) Please see the following message from SET-BC regarding the Winter intake cycle. Note there have been significant changes in the process. SET-BC Student Based-Services Available Assistive Technology Read More …
2022-23 erase Training Schedule
The 2022-23 erase training schedule is available HERE The Overview of the Provincial Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Protocol and Digital Threat Assessment (DTA) training fulfills the erase compliance requirements for independent schools. The Nov. 23 and Jan. 10 Overview 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 …
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 …
Dear Teachers, You got this! Use what you learned in Kindergarten. COVID-19 challenges
Teachers, I know this is a challenging time, but I want you to remember your University days, and how you thought you would never get through the teaching practicum. Well, you made it through, or you wouldn’t be a Read More …
Vancouver Island Basic DTA & Basic VTRA ERASE Training Sessions March 2020
FISA will be hosting 2 ERASE training sessions this March on Vancouver Island. March 2-3, 2020 Basic VTRA (formerly Level 2) Shawnigan Lake. St. John’s Academy, 2371 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake. Registration 8:30 a.m. Event 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Overnight boarding Read More …
SET BC Applications due May 31, 2019 *Date change
The submission cycle for SET BC has been changed from the previous fall due date to a spring one. Applications are due May 31, 2019. Application forms available HERE. Please note that there is only one intake period for SET Read More …
FISA & POPEY Phonological Awareness Pro-D May 31st Vancouver
Playing with Language to Discover How Words Work Engaging Phonological Awareness Instruction in the K-3 Classroom This POPEY workshop will provide an exploration of how words work through hands-on instruction & practice of phonological awareness skills & strategies. We will Read More …