Instructional Capacity

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: 

Carole Fullerton Shares Her Numeracy Prowess with 100 Mile Elementary Staff and Students

100 Mile Elementary

Carole Fullerton engaged Mrs. Helmer's grade 6/7 class in a lesson about multiplication concepts; she provided multiple methods to reach a diverse group of learners and everyone had fun participating. Carole helped the students understand and explain numeracy concepts by using various manipulatives such as dice and base ten blocks. It was wonderful to see all students feeling proud when explaining their learning to the adults helping in the classroom.

New Teacher Support Program with CCTA

District

We are very excited about the work done with the Cariboo-Chilcotin Teachers Association to create a comprehensive program of support for new teachers. We have a number of new colleagues including teachers just beginning their careers, new to the Cariboo and BC, or teaching on a letter of permission. Many of them were able to join us for two days prior to the start of the school year to set them up for success with workshops led by CCTA, district staff, principals, and teachers. In addition to the valuable information and resources gained, was the opportunity to build community and a network to wrap around our new team members and continue through the year.

The program also entails the assignment of in-school buddies, mentorship by retired teachers, release days for visitations and co-teaching, and funds for classroom resources. This collaboration between the District and CCTA enhances the experience for new teachers and their students and supports recruitment and retention.

First Class Professional Learning Series

District

The District and CCTA partner on providing an absolutely first-class professional learning series. We have exceptional BC, Canadian, and global educational leaders bringing their expertise to our staff through professional development days, classroom learning rounds, and other opportunities for engagement. This year is no different: We are investing thoughtfully in the instructional capacity of our educators to enhance student learning and success.

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WILD School Lesson Planning

150 Mile Elementary

All the classroom teachers at 150 Mile Elementary came together in the afternoon of the September Pro-D day to learn abut lesson planning for outdoor learning activities. Focus areas for lesson development included migration, habitat, plant identification and food chains but also many more. Thank you to WILD schools for sharing their expertise. 

Bryan Gidinski Works With Horse Lake Staff and Students

Horse Lake Elementary

Horse Lake Elementary was fortunate to play host to Literacy Consultant Bryan Gidinski this week, as he worked alongside teachers and with students in several intermediate classrooms throughout the day.  Bryan focused on three different learning strategies with our students, including 'Surfacing Stories', 'Show! Don't Tell', and 'Say What?' which form the basis of a learning continuum for student writing.  Staff also joined Bryan for an informal conversation over lunch about ways to successfully implement our school's literacy goals for the year.