Learning expectations for the day! by https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu Please post your questions and comments in each of the three topics on the wall below. en-us 2018-08-24 16:12:12 UTC 2018-08-28 20:25:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png ROOTS: Questions/ comments about West Van School district values, culture, and community pbeetles https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275436906 - What are the parents like in the West Van school district?
- What qualities do we try to foster in this district?
Set up for success for communication with parents. Set expectations. Build that relationship with parents they are a great resource. If there is a problem communicate in a timely matter. 
Be proactive. Listen, seek to understand and ask questions. Ability to say I can not have this conversation right now and meet when we are calm. Invite admin or colleague in if needed. Kid centered conversations. Give specific examples and what you have tried.]]> 2018-08-27 03:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275436906 TRUNK: Questions/ comments about curriculum, pedagogy, and best practices pbeetles https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275437018 - What are some practical tips for engaging students in my classroom? Hopefully you saw some today!
-What are some tech platforms that I can use to enhance my teaching?
Google Classroom, IXL, Freshgrade, Twitter etc]]> 2018-08-27 03:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275437018 BRANCHES: Questions/ comments about school/district systems, protocols, and resources pbeetles https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275437090 -Who do I contact if I have a question about payroll?
Leona]]> 2018-08-27 03:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275437090 How many of our students are from the Nation of Coast Salish? https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275944844 Live and work on the grounds of Squamish Nation. Not a lot of students identify as Indigenous. (65-70) Jada Harry, Carol Langley support teachers. Bob Baker and Faye Halls support us and are available for you to have in your classroom.
How many of our parents are ready for us to implement SOGI in the curriculum?
The majority although a few can be vocal. The district is very committed in this area.]]> 2018-08-28 16:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275944844 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945254 What do you think are the district's greatest strengths?]]> 2018-08-28 16:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945254 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945275 What are some ideas/tips/resources for teaching a split grade math class?]]> 2018-08-28 16:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945275 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945276 Any advice on juggling multiple (different) courses in different departments?

]]> 2018-08-28 16:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945276 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945668 What are tried and true strategies for differentiation?
Every school has a school based team that teachers can connect with to brainstorm strategies to help with differentiation. Use to help support all the needs of the classroom. Also have a conversation with your learning support teacher.]]> 2018-08-28 16:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945668 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945746 How do professional development days work in this district? School based (at our own schools), District day (e.g. January), Provincial day (your day to go and attend a workshop)]]> 2018-08-28 16:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945746 How many of our students are international students? https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945793 10-12% (1-3 per 30 in high school, 2-4 in elementary)]]> 2018-08-28 16:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945793 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945859  What are some of the goals for the district this year? ]]> 2018-08-28 16:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945859 FIPA and US-based apps https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945868 Do we have permission to use US-based platforms like Google Drive / Classroom with all students or do we need to send home a permission slip first?
District wide platform-log in with sd45 email account. Policies and procedure form goes home beginning of year.]]> 2018-08-28 16:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275945868 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946135 -Tips for best teaching blended/out of timetable courses effectively ]]> 2018-08-28 16:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946135 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946147 What are some of the challenges the district faces this year?

]]> 2018-08-28 16:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946147 Do we have a district numeracy coordinator in SD45? https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946445 No. Inquiry innovation teacher, digital literacy teacher, innovation teachers in each secondary. Sandralynn Shortfall and Liz Hill]]> 2018-08-28 16:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946445 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946692  How do student achievement results factor into staff evaluations? No. FSA grade 4 and 7. Numeracy in grade 10. Grade 12 literacy exam. ]]> 2018-08-28 16:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946692 Do we teach computer science and coding to students in all three (four including Inglewood) secondary schools? https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946709 Yes. We also have many opportunities in our elementary schools for students to experience coding as well as robotics. ]]> 2018-08-28 16:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946709 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946875 What type of anti-bullying measures are you taking in the school? In the district?]]> 2018-08-28 16:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946875 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946966 Does the district provide iPads as a teacher device?
.5 of more get a district base device. Mostly a PC laptop. Also school based devices for your use. Check with admin.]]> 2018-08-28 16:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275946966 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275947135 Is there a district wide resource library? ERAC licence, world book on line. Teacher librarians will help you navigate. ]]> 2018-08-28 16:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275947135 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275947394 How many teachers have started using SOGI in their classrooms and how has it been received by the parents and students?
District is committed to it. Received very well for the most part. Open day speaker is Ivan Coyote. Maureen Lee and Todd Lund takes the lead in this area.

]]> 2018-08-28 16:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275947394 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275947436  Are there opportunities for professional and social interaction among colleagues during the year?
Yes! There are opportunities within your schools as well as through the union meetings. There are multiple professional development opportunities provided by the district where you can connect with colleagues.]]> 2018-08-28 16:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275947436 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275947854 Is there funding for inviting Indigenous community members and experts into our classrooms?
Some money in each school. Some have built that into funding and there is district monies too.]]> 2018-08-28 16:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275947854 Projected demand for TTOCs https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275948273 Can you estimate how many days per month TTOCs might expect to work?
As much as you want!

]]> 2018-08-28 16:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275948273 https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275958825 How much homework do high school teachers actually give?


]]> 2018-08-28 16:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275958825 With the new BC curriculum here ready to go (communication, thinking and personal/social), what kind of change(s) do we expect to see in the next 10-20 years in the education landscape? and in the district? https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275995066 2018-08-28 18:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/275995066 Policy on outdoor education and sustainability https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/276026375 2018-08-28 19:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pbeetles/yg3cljavf1cu/wish/276026375