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EARLY BIRD RATES UNTIL August 1
Connecting LeadersFraming the Future
October 22-23 * Richmond * http://bit.ly/1SYG10f
Dan Pontefract isthe author of Flat Army: Creating a Connected and Engaged Organization and, in November, Dual Purpose: Redefining the Meaning of Work. He is Chief Envisioner of TELUS Transformation Office; an organizational culture change consulting firm. Previously he lead the leadership development, learning and collaboration technology strategy at TELUS where he introduced the TELUS Leadership Philosophy (TLP), an open and collaborative-based leadership framework for all 40,000+ TELUS employees.
Steve Barkley isExecutive Vice-President of PLS 3rd Learning, and is internationally recognized for his ability to facilitate change. Most recently, Steve has concentrated his efforts on working with several districts in leadership training, coaching skills, and establishing teacher professional development goals. His dynamic energy and focus provide a model for the skills necessary for effective change in individual teachers, teams, and schools.
Daisy Dyer Duerr isPrincipal of Saint Paul School, in Saint Paul, Arkansas. Daisy was named one of NASSP’s 2014 Digital Principals, an award that honors those who exhibit bold, creative leadership in their drive to harness the potential of new technologies to further learning goals.
Thursday evening October 22
Ray Zahab is the founder of impossible2Possible (i2P), an organi-zation that inspires and educates youth through adven-
ture learning, and inclusion and participation in expeditions. In 2006/7, Ray and two other runners ran the width of the Sahara Desert — 4600 miles — in 111 days. The run was documented in Running the Sahara a film directed by Oscar winner James Moll and narrated by Matt Damon. i2P aims to inspire and educate youth through adventure learning, inclusion and participation in expeditions.
Friday speakers
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Partner Influencer ManagerConnector Learner Leader
Breakout Sessions
Valuing our Narratives as Vice Principals in Richmond: Facing the Challenges of Meeting with Colleagues to Have Professional Dialogue Andrew Ferguson, Kathy Pantaleo, Mitch Ward Richmond
Confessions of a Neophyte Elementary Principal Leslie Lee and Terri Smith Victoria
Why Would Anyone Go To Our School? Paul Bishop Sunshine Coast
Fostering a Culture of Awareness & Understanding on LGBTQ Issues in Schools Matt Caruthers Delta
Blending Future Forward: Our Journey in Disruptive Innovation @ Navigate Jeff Stewart Comox Valley
Key Learning Center: Using Technology in all Aspects of School Norbert Kaspar North Peace
School-based Approaches to Professional Learning Tanya Dailey, Jovo Bikic Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
Student Voice: Designing a Child-Centred School Code of Conduct Bryan Johnson, Martha Gerow Sooke
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In this issue … BCPVPA electionsEarly bird rates for CL2015Leadership opportunitiesS4L cohort dates/Short CourseGordon Li on time away
BCPVPA members elect President-elect and four Directors
More than 700 BCPVPA members cast their votes this week and re-elected Susan Clough (Surrey), Darren Danyluk (Rocky Mountain) and David DeRosa (Kootenay-Columbia) to the BCPVPA Board of Directors. Elected for the first time was Steve DallaLana (Prince George). All four Directors begin their two year terms on July 1.
These members of the Board will serve with President Gordon Li (Burnaby), President-elect Kevin Reimer (Comox Valley), Heidi Grant (Cowichan Valley) and Brett Johnson (Greater Victoria), Lee Karpenko (Prince George), Carol-Ann Leidloff (Kootenay Lake), and Brian Leonard (Coquitlam) who each have one year remaining on their terms.
Leadership opportunities GULF ISLANDS invites applications for the position of Principal, Saturna Elementary School/Saturna Ecological Education Center, effective August 1. “The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of the school and for the delivery of high quality programs to learners of all ages, including preschool, primary, middle years, high school and adults. This is a position that requires a great range of flexibility, creativity, patience, and a passion for environmental, place-based and differentiated education.” The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. For information visit http://bit.ly/1FmRsUL
LE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE FRANCOPHONE de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF) recherche une personne motivée et compétente pour combler le poste de direction pour l’école Jack Cook. Au nom du CSF, la direction d’école est responsable de la gestion, tant administrative que pédagogique de l’ensemble des programmes et des ressources de l’école afin d’amener les élèves à atteindre leur plein potentiel, et ce, conformément à la Loi scolaire et aux politiques du Conseil scolaire francophone. Date de fin du concours: 28-06-2015. Les conditions de travail sont déterminées par le contrat entre le CSF et le Regroupement des directions d’écoles francophones (RDF). La date d’entrée en fonction sera le 1er août 2015. https://emploi.csf.bc.ca/node/35116
GOLD TRAIL invites applications for the position of Principal, Lillooet Secondary. The school enrols approximately 200 Gr 8-12 students, of which 55% are of Indigenous ancestry. The school’s Action Plan for Learning inquiry question, “Will student achievement and engagement improve with a more inclusive learning environment?” guides work of staff. Applications must be received by 4 pm, July 3. For information visit http://bit.ly/188UFMh
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Checklist We didn’t know! (But we’d like to.) Email [email protected] if you are moving, changing schools or positions, or if you have other information to update our database.
Framing the FutureThe best opportunity to network with hundreds of colleagues from around the province is at the BCPVPA’s annual conference. Connecting Leaders: Framing the Future is set for October 22-23 in Richmond. The event features four keynote speakers — Ray Zahab, Daisy Dyer Duerr, Steve Barkley and Don Pontefract — and breakout sessions by BCPVPA members. See the first page of this eNews and the BCPVPA website for more information and registration details. Early bird pricing is in effect until August 1.
Summer ReadingCREATING THINKING CLASSROOMS The second BCPVPA publication partnership venture Creating Thinking Classrooms, by Roland Case and Garfield Gini-Newman, is
now available at a launch price of $25.95 (plus postage) through July 31. The book is a practical resource to implement practices which align with the BC Education Plan. Order forms are here http://bit.ly/1Rx3xO4
SPIRALS OF INQUIRY More that 7000 copies of Spirals of Inquiry by Judy Halbert & Linda Kaser, have been sold. The book, published in association with the BCPVPA, is priced at $20 per copy (including taxes). The shipping fee will be added (mailed or sent by courier, depending on quantity ordered). We invoice on shipment. To order email [email protected] and include: 1) the number of copies required; 2) the shipping address; 3) who to invoice. Proceeds will be donated to the Aboriginal Enhancement Schools Network Provincial Fund, with those funds to be distributed to support inquiry-based learning initiatives.
Summer WritingAdminfo is now accepting articles for the 2015-16 school year. Email [email protected] if you have an article or a story suggestion.
Networking The BCPVPA listserve is an email-based network of almost 500 members. This network provides any member of the Association with a quick and effective means of connecting with the expertise, wisdom, practice, and opinions of principals and vice-principals around BC. To join email [email protected]
Upcoming Perspectives on student engagement will be shared by Steve Cardwell, Director, UBC Transformative Educational Leadership Program and Chris Kennedy, Superintendent of the West Vancouver School District at an October 1 event, from 6 to 8 pm at the Richmond Hilton. Co-sponsored by the BCPVPA and Learning Forward BC, the $50 fee includes appetizers, focused conversations at tables, report out, and feedback. For registration information email [email protected]
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Short Coursebegins in two weeks The BCPVPA/UBC Short Course will take place
on the UBC campus, July 6 – 10. This intensive, one-week (44-hour) program is designed to provide new school leaders with an opportunity to hone the skills necessary for success in their roles. Through a blend of research and practical application participants are immersed in the realities of school administration and given the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed in their new roles. The program is based on the Leadership Standards for Principals & Vice-Principals in British Columbia. Each
day of the program focuses on one of the four Domains of the Standards (Moral Stewardship, Relational Leadership, Instructional Leadership, and Organizational Leadership). The concluding session revolves around BC education partners. Register at http://bit.ly/1DUTgaQ
S h o r t C o u r s eProfessional development for newly-appointed principals and vice-principals
July 6-10, 2015 • Details soon in eNews, on Twitter & at www.bcpvpa.bc.ca
Lenses of LeadershipGain the knowledge, understanding, and connections you need to enhance your school leadership journey.
Moral Stewardship Values, Vision, and Mission. Ethical Decision Making.
Instructional Leadership Suervision for Learning. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.
Relational Leadership Intrapersonal Capacity. Interpersonal Capacity. Cultural Leadership.
Organizational Leadership Management and Administration. Community Building.
Inspiration to Lead Partners in Education.
The 38th annual Short Courseis a BCPVPA/UBC program
and endorsed by the BCSSA
July 6–10, 2015
Fees (registration opens soon)
BCPVPA Active Member $1155
(inclusive of $55 GST)
UBC Master’s Student $550
Non-Member $1, 522.50
(inclusive of $72.50 GST)
Secondary school essay contest on the Magna CartaDeadline December 31
The Law Society of BC invites public school secondary students in BC who are currently enrolled in, or
have taken, Law 12 and/or Civics Studies 11 courses in the 2014/15 or 2015/16 academic years, to par-
ticipate in a contest to honour the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. The essay topic is Magna Carta
and its relevance to Canada in the 21st Century. Students are asked to submit an essay that demonstrates
an understanding of the significance of the Magna Carta to the rule of law, human rights, and democratic
principles. The first prize winner will receive an award of $1000 and will be invited to a special awards
presentation event in Vancouver; the runner up will receive $500.
Download the information form at http://bit.ly/1euXYUn
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Get Moving The Heart and Stroke Foundation 60 Minute Kids' Club (60MKC) is an engaging program designed to motivate K-8 students to
make healthy choices. The program has limited spots available, but educators who are interested in having their classes participate are invited to find out at http://60minkidsclub.org/
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Supervision for LearningCohorts in Vernon,
Vancouver, Duncan,Prince George, Surrey,
Burnaby, and Coquitlam
Limited space is available in seven cohorts (Vernon, Vancouver, Duncan, Prince George, Surrey, Coquitlam, and Burnaby) for the BCPVPA’s
Supervision for Learning program, which supports instructional leadership and is designed to increase the impact of school administrators on teaching practices and student achievement. The program offers five days of learning over eight months. Participants are involved in ongoing shared-practice and dialogue with colleagues and BCPVPA instructors. The cost is $800 per person ($1150 for non-members). Register at http://bit.ly/1A4FWyd
Vernon CohortDay 1 and Day 2: Tue, Aug 25 and Wed, Aug 26Day 3 and Day 4: Fri, Nov 20 and Sat, Nov 21Day 5: Fri, Feb 19, 2016Cowichan CohortDay 1 and Day 2: Fri, Aug 28 and Sat, Aug 29Day 3 and Day 4: Fri, Jan 29 and Sat, Jan 30, 2016Day 5: Fri, May 6, 2016Surrey CohortDay 1 and Day 2: Thur, Oct 8 and Fri, Oct 9Day 3: Thur, Dec 10Day 4: Thur, Feb 25, 2016Day 5: Thur, May 12
Other cohort dates TBA.
Vancouver CohortDay 1 and Day 2: Fri, Sept 11 and Sat, Sept 12Day 3: Fri, Nov 27Day 4: Fri, Feb 26, 2016Day 5: Fri, April 29
Prince George CohortDay 1 and 2: Sun-Mon, October 4-5Day 3 and 4: Fri-Sat, Feb 12-13, 2016Day 5: Mon, May 9
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2014 — 2015 Board of Directors
President Gordon Li (Burnaby) [email protected]
Directors
Susan Clough (Surrey) [email protected]
Darren Danyluk (Rocky Mountain) [email protected]
David DeRosa (Kootenay-Columbia) [email protected]
Heidi Grant (Nechako Lakes) [email protected]
John Horstead (Surrey) [email protected]
Brett Johnson (Greater Victoria) [email protected]
Bryan Johnson (Sooke) [email protected]
Lee Karpenko (Prince George) [email protected]
Carol-Ann Leidloff (Kootenay Lake) [email protected]
Brian Leonard (Coquitlam) [email protected]
Kevin Reimer (Comox Valley) [email protected]
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the BCPVPA elections, held over the past
three weeks. This was the most hotly contested election in the history of the BCPVPA, with five candidates putting their names forward for President-elect and nine candidates running for the four available positions as Director. I applaud their willingness to put their names forward and to share their vision for the
Association. I want to thank, too, all the members of the Association who voted over the three ballots for President-elect and the single ballot for the Directors. The Board’s first meeting for the 2015-2016 school year takes place in Vancouver in mid-August.
This is the last eNews of this school year. I hope your summer travels are safe … and that you have time to fully enjoy your well-deserved vacation with family and friends.
All the best, Gordon
The BCPVPA awards up to 20 $1000 scholarships per year.
For information visit http:www.bcpvpa.bc.caand click on Student Scholarships.
The BC Retired PVPA awardsfour additional scholarships.
PresidentGordon Li
onsummer time
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UBC Faculty of Education celebrates 100 outstanding alumni
RThe energy, ingenuity and dedication of teachers will be celebrated by UBC Faculty Education of as part of the
upcoming Year of Alumni. Dean of Education, Dr. Blye Frank, and the Faculty of Education have announced that the Year of Alumni will run from September 2015 to August 2016. As part of the Year, and in conjunction with the UBC’s Centennial, the achievements of 100 outstanding and diverse education alumni will be recognized. Nominations are being accepted now through July 20. For information www.educ.ubc.ca/alumni-supporters/year-of-alumni or email [email protected]
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