WVTA Professional Development Committee
The WVTA ProD Committee meets regularly and includes representatives from each school site. A focus of these meetings is for ProD reps to share what is occurring at each site, and to support ProD reps in acquiring leadership skills to facilitate and support the school-based professional development at their school.
Need a WVTA ProD Funding Application Form? Professional Growth Plan Template?
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2019 Professional Development Opportunities
BCAEA Challenge and Change 2019
February 14-15, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver BC
The BC Alternative Education Association's 32nd Annual Challenge and Change Conference features speakers on a wide variety of topics of interest to teachers, administrators, youth care workers, and others engaged with at-risk youth in an alternate education setting. Keynote Address: Dr. Gordon Neufeld. Visit http://www.bcaea.com/ for more information.
Crosscurrents 2019
February 21-22, Richmond BC
Teachers of Inclusive Education of BC are holding Crosscurrents 2019 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Keynote speaker Dr.Ross Greene will speak on the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model. Dr. Greene will describe the key themes of the CPS model, the dramatic shifts that are involved in transforming discipline in schools (and everywhere else), and some of the ingredients involved in doing so. Several other speakers on inclusive education relevant for K-12 teachers, administrators, and others working with children and youth in schools. For more information visit tiebc.com
BCTF New Teachers' Conferences 2019
Watch for more information here and at BCTF website.
myPita.ca, in partnership with Aboriginal Education Association Whistler Conference
Friday, May 10, Whistler Hilton Resort
Deborah MacNamara: Making sense of anxiety; The teaching factor: Enhancing students access through relationship
Diane Henry: Infusing Aboriginal content; The Secret Path
Genna Cohen: Planning for ELLs in your class; Fun French fillers and games
Sheldon Franken: Building your SEL toolbox; Rethinking Social Studies
Early Registration: $130 until April 10, $150 after. TTOCs, Student teachers, SEAs $70/$90.
Registration now open (fills quickly) and includes PSA membership. Register at http://www.mypita.ca
SFU Supporting Relationships, Mutual-Regulation and Restorative Communities in Education
This Graduate Diploma in Advanced Professional Studies has been developed in partnership with School District 45, West Vancouver for teachers who are interested in nurturing relationships, fostering mutual-regulation and creating restorative communities in education while engaging in sustained reflective inquiry.
Start: Spring 2019; apply November 23, 2018. Location: North Vancouver, BC; length: 2 years (6 terms). More about this program: SFU Supporting Relationships Diploma Info , Information Session rsvp: SFU GDE information session rsvp
The Juno Beach Centre announces the14th edition of the Summer Institute for Educators
The Summer Institute provides educators an opportunity to discover the Canadian First and Second World War historic sites in France. Exciting locations include Ypres, Vimy Ridge, Beaumont-Hamel, Dieppe, the Juno Beach Centre, the D-Day landing beaches, and various other sites in Normandy.
Applications are now being accepted for the 14th edition of the Summer Institute and Battlefield Tour for Educators.
Download an Application today and submit it by December 3, 2018. If you have any questions about the program, or to receive future tour updates, please contact tour@junobeach.org or call Manger Jenifer Sguign at 519-709-1987. For more information, click here.
BCAEA Challenge and Change 2019
February 14-15, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver BC
The BC Alternative Education Association's 32nd Annual Challenge and Change Conference features speakers on a wide variety of topics of interest to teachers, administrators, youth care workers, and others engaged with at-risk youth in an alternate education setting. Keynote Address: Dr. Gordon Neufeld. Visit http://www.bcaea.com/ for more information.
Crosscurrents 2019
February 21-22, Richmond BC
Teachers of Inclusive Education of BC are holding Crosscurrents 2019 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Keynote speaker Dr.Ross Greene will speak on the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model. Dr. Greene will describe the key themes of the CPS model, the dramatic shifts that are involved in transforming discipline in schools (and everywhere else), and some of the ingredients involved in doing so. Several other speakers on inclusive education relevant for K-12 teachers, administrators, and others working with children and youth in schools. For more information visit tiebc.com
BCTF New Teachers' Conferences 2019
- April 5, 2019, Vernon Lodge, BC. Keynote Speaker - Dr. Deborah MacNamara
- May 10, 2019 - Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo, BC. Keynote Speaker - Tracy Myers
Watch for more information here and at BCTF website.
myPita.ca, in partnership with Aboriginal Education Association Whistler Conference
Friday, May 10, Whistler Hilton Resort
Deborah MacNamara: Making sense of anxiety; The teaching factor: Enhancing students access through relationship
Diane Henry: Infusing Aboriginal content; The Secret Path
Genna Cohen: Planning for ELLs in your class; Fun French fillers and games
Sheldon Franken: Building your SEL toolbox; Rethinking Social Studies
Early Registration: $130 until April 10, $150 after. TTOCs, Student teachers, SEAs $70/$90.
Registration now open (fills quickly) and includes PSA membership. Register at http://www.mypita.ca
SFU Supporting Relationships, Mutual-Regulation and Restorative Communities in Education
This Graduate Diploma in Advanced Professional Studies has been developed in partnership with School District 45, West Vancouver for teachers who are interested in nurturing relationships, fostering mutual-regulation and creating restorative communities in education while engaging in sustained reflective inquiry.
Start: Spring 2019; apply November 23, 2018. Location: North Vancouver, BC; length: 2 years (6 terms). More about this program: SFU Supporting Relationships Diploma Info , Information Session rsvp: SFU GDE information session rsvp
The Juno Beach Centre announces the14th edition of the Summer Institute for Educators
The Summer Institute provides educators an opportunity to discover the Canadian First and Second World War historic sites in France. Exciting locations include Ypres, Vimy Ridge, Beaumont-Hamel, Dieppe, the Juno Beach Centre, the D-Day landing beaches, and various other sites in Normandy.
Applications are now being accepted for the 14th edition of the Summer Institute and Battlefield Tour for Educators.
Download an Application today and submit it by December 3, 2018. If you have any questions about the program, or to receive future tour updates, please contact tour@junobeach.org or call Manger Jenifer Sguign at 519-709-1987. For more information, click here.