'Aaarrrgghh You Inspired?'

Professional Development District Day Brought to you by:

Kamloops Thompson Teachers’ Association

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Welcome to your Professional Development Day 2017. Maps and room locations will be posted

throughout the school. Your registration should be confirmed by e-mail when you indicate your

choices on-line; only people who do not use the system should check in at the registration desk

in the front foyer of NorKam Secondary; the day begins in the NorKam gym at 8:30.

* Parking is available at NorKam, and at the NorBrock Stadium lot located at the McArthur Island Park entrance.

* Additional workshop rooms have been booked at Brock Middle School, as indicated in the

booklet.

Our Schedule for the Day 8:00 – 8:25 a.m. Coffee, late registrations

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. NorKam Gym- Greetings and Introductions

- Keynote –

Dave Burgess- author of 'Teach Like a PIRATE'

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Coffee/Snack Break

10:30 – noon Workshop Sessions 'A'

12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch

12:50 - 1:50 p.m. Workshop Sessions 'B'

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Workshop Sessions 'C'

12:50 – 3:00 p.m. Workshop Sessions 'D'

10:30 – 3:00 p.m. Workshop Sessions 'E'

A catered lunch is provided free to KTTA members, zonal participants, displayers, and

presenters. All food products have been procured from local businesses. Gluten free options

will be available, however if your needs are more specific, please bring your own lunch. Filtered

water will be available. Please bring your own water/coffee cup.

Greetings from the KTTA President

Welcome to the KTTA Professional Development Day for 2017.

Please take advantage of these workshops and again, exercise your right as a professional

to choose the workshops that best suit your growth as a teacher.

I would like to thank Bev Brown, our Professional Development Chair, and her team for

their dedication and effort in organizing this event. The KTTA Professional

Development Day is no simple task to bring together and has taken many hours of

preparation. It is because of the work of the PD Committee and Bev that we have this

opportunity to again reaffirm ourselves as professionals.

I would encourage you to enjoy our keynote address from Dave Burgess.

Have a great day!

David Komljenovic,

KTTA President

Greetings from your Professional Development

Chairperson and District PD Committee

Welcome to the KTTA Professional Day for 2017.

A big thanks goes out to the Pro-D committee for their insight and help for the KTTA

Pro-D day. I hope you enjoy yourself and learn new things that you can use in your

classrooms. Thank you to the membership for your input in planning the day.

Sincerely,

Bev Brown

KTTA Pro-D Chair

Teach Like a PIRATE

Join New York Times Best-selling author Dave Burgess for a high-energy, entertaining,

and inspirational keynote that will transform the way you look at your role as an

educator. Learn how to dramatically increase student engagement, design wildly creative

lessons, and build a course that is a life-changing experience for your students.

Dave is an award-winning teacher from San Diego, highly sought after professional

development speaker, and the author of Teach Like a PIRATE: Increase Student

Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator. He has

been voted a faculty standout for 17 consecutive years in categories such as Most

Entertaining, Most Energetic, and Most Dramatic. In 2014 he was recognized by the

Academy of Education Arts and Sciences with the BAMMY award for Secondary School

Teacher of the Year.

Using a unique combination of magic and humor, he will reignite your passion for the

profession and show you exactly how to make school an amazing place that has students

wanting to knock down the walls to get in.

Teach Like a PIRATE has sparked a full-scale revolution in the educational world and

has inspired teachers from all over the globe to achieve new levels of excellence in their

schools and classrooms. This program is your chance to experience the one-of-a-kind

presentational style of unbelievable intensity and outrageous energy that has transfixed

audiences at packed venues across the nation.

INTERNET REGISTRATION

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Please do not register more than once for a workshop. You will be sent e-mail

confirmation after you have successfully registered, but this may take up to 30 minutes.

If you do not get confirmation after 30 minutes, then re-register AND send an e-mail to

office@ktta.ca so we can check and delete any duplicated registrations.

Registrations will be OPENED ON-LINE Monday, March 13th, 2017 (and CLOSE

Friday, April 14th

). Please log on to www.ktta.ca to register. Each session requires a

separate registration. Workshops will be filled on a first-come first-served basis and you

will immediately know if you are registered into a workshop or not. Waitlists will not be

taken. If you are unable to attend a session, YOU MUST CANCEL your registration.

People who register for a session and do not cancel that registration or do not attend will

be denying a space to a colleague. Call the KTTA office at 250-554-1223 and Lana will

help you work through any issues.

You can print a registration confirmation; one will be e-mailed to you as well.

Please note that workshops may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances or low

registration numbers. In such an event, we will contact registrants and re-register them in

an alternate workshop.

If you are unable to register through the internet, you can fax your request to the KTTA

(554-1311), or e-mail and it will be entered manually as time permits. However, it will

be faster for you to register yourself.

WE WILL BE PROVIDING WORKSHOP FACILITATORS WITH A LIST OF

REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS. Facilitators plan for a set number of people. When

large numbers of unregistered participants show up in their rooms, it is unfair to both the

facilitator and to people who have registered for the session. If you would like to attend a

session for which you are not registered, please tell the facilitator, and if there is an empty

space you will be welcome to participate in the session. Please understand that if the

session is full, we would expect you to choose an alternate session.

At the end of the day you will be given a FEEDBACK survey on line as well - please let

us know how we can improve for next year!

John Annichiarico John is in his 18th year teaching in SD 73, with stints at Brock and John

Peterson Secondary School. He has taught at South Kamloops Secondary School since 2003, having taught

Law 12 for 7 years. John has brought the SKSS Law 12 Class to the court house multiple times, and has had

5 different judges address his students, as well as having toured the Holding Cells with the guidance of the

BC Sheriffs on multiple occasions. John has also served as SKSS Staff Rep., SKSS Pro-D Co-Chair, SKSS

Awards Committee Deputy, and Junior Basketball Coach for both Boys and Girls.

'Law 12 Roundtable' (2:00 – 3:00) (Secondary focus)

This workshop is open to all teachers of the subject of Law 12, or teachers/student teachers who are interested

in teaching Law 12 in the future. Experienced teachers are asked to bring their 2 best projects/assignments to

share with the other teachers. Please include: info/criteria/marking sheet(s), and samples (if at all possible).

The goal of the session is to have each teacher leave with 8-10 new assignments/projects for their Law12

classes.

David Barnum David is a transitions coordinator for SD46 Sunshine Coast and

author/reviewer for BC Science Probe and BC Nelson Science.

'Nelson BC Science K-7' (12:50 – 1:50)

Nelson Science K-7 is a brand new made-in-BC program that fully aligns with the goals of the new science

curriculum. This workshop will model for teachers how Explorations and Inquiry will inspire their students'

curiosity and deepen their understanding of the Big Ideas, core and curriculum competencies. Links will be

made to First Peoples' knowledge and perspectives. Each participant will receive a sample lesson plan on

either an Inquiry or Exploration based activity from Nelson Science to try in their classroom.

Rebecca Bathurst-Hunt Rebecca is a passionate French Immersion Kindergarten teacher in

Victoria. Through an inquiry-based approach, she invites learners to explore, research and share their

passions in innovative ways that empower and foster independent learning abilities. Rebecca's learners thrive

in a child-centered environment, where they are challenged and supported to construct their own knowledge

through hands-on and meaningful learning experiences. She weaves in Aboriginal ways of knowing,

meaningful technology use and core competencies seamlessly into her practice to further connect and extend

children's learning. Rebecca is a graduate student at the Vancouver Island University, a thoughtful

sketchnote artist and an enthusiastic blogger in the education community.

'Growing Intentional Learners' (10:30 – noon) (Elementary focus)

Come and learn how Rebecca sets positive learning intention goals with her Kindergarten learners, that are

based on the Aboriginal Spirit of Alliances (Victoria School District) and meet the revised BC Curriculum.

Find out how Rebecca's student learners set, capture and reflect on their learning intention goals in various

ways. She will share how she uses oral discussions, journaling, and capturing Go-Pro video footage to

support this reflective and ongoing process in her classroom. Learn how this process supports making

learning visible in her classroom, their school, with families and our professional learning community.

'Inquiry in the Primary Years' (12:50 – 3:00) (Elementary focus)

Ever wonder how inquiry-based learning can work with Kindergartners? Rebecca will share about the

structured approach she implements in her Kindergarten French completing an inquiry project in her

classroom. Learn how she structures her year to gradually release the responsibility of inquiry-based learning

using a research booklet template. Rebecca will share how she incorporates technology as a tool for learning,

to aid with research and to accompany final projects. iPads and Chromebook samples of Kindergarten work

will be highlighted and shared. (Workshop will be in English, some samples will be in basic French)

Faye Brownlie Faye is an educator who works in staff development in BC and around

the world. She is a long-time advocate of improved learning for all students in inclusive settings. Faye

fervently believes in our collective ability to make a difference for each and every learner. Publications

include Grand Conversations, Thoughtful Responses, Learning in Safe Schools, Student Diversity, and It's all

About Thinking.

'Digging into the Core Competencies: Planning for, Teaching With, Reflecting On' (10:30 – 3:00)

(Elementary focus) (venue is the H.G.E.C.)

When first working with the core competencies, we notice them, name them, and nurture them. In the

nurturing, we explicitly teach with the core competencies in mind, opening our teaching to allow possibilities

for all our learners to work with, develop, and grow their independence within the communication, thinking

and personal competencies. We will consider strategic sequences that focus on the competencies and

classroom examples, K-7, and examine examples of students reflecting and self assessing with the core

competencies.

BLSC and the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners Association

Elaine Sedgman (BA, UVic, BFA, TRU); education coordinator, Shuswap Master Gardeners Association) is

bee-sotted with native pollinators. Her own garden is specifically planted for insects. She has led numerous

presentations on supporting pollinators, including one in 2016 for the TRU Sustainable Ranching Program in

Williams Lake.

Susan Hammond (BSc UWO) is a teacher with School District #73 and the Assistant Operator at the Big

Little Science Centre. Through classes, shows, labs, camps and more, she is dedicated to creating positive

hands-on learning opportunities for people of all ages. A life-long learner who is always keen to share

with/learn from others, Susan is excited to be part of this presentation about pollinators.

Teresa Atkinson (MEd, SFU) is a recently retired, long-time teacher in SD 73 and now a Master Gardener in

training. She is looking forward to seeing her colleagues again and sharing her other passion with them.

Joanne Nicklas, also a retired teacher, is famous for her role as the District Salmonid Enhancement

Coordinator for so many years. Joanne is also a local bee keeper and garden enthusiast. She is a member of

the Kamloops Beekeepers Club.

'Plight of the Pollinators' (10:30 – noon, REPEATED 12:50 – 3:00) (Elementary focus)

Need some ideas for project-based learning in Science? In this workshop you learn about native, local

pollinators; their role in the environment and the issues they are currently facing. You will learn about

solitary bees and construct a native bee nesting box, made with easy to obtain materials and kid friendly tools.

You will learn a number of games and activities that can be integrated immediately into your classroom

program. You will also learn about ways to differentiate learning and help your students to develop their own

projects on native pollinators. At the end of the workshop you will leave with a PSD (memory stick)

containing the information, photographs and project ideas presented in the workshop. That's the buzzzzz. Bee

there!

Rita Buisson Rita is a member of the district Iffy committee. She has been working as a

Certified School Psychologist for SD73 since September 2005. Prior to that she worked as a teacher and in

Student Services.

Jordan Sim Jordan has served as a school psychologist in SD 73 since 1997! He works in

Westsyde and North Shore schools.

'Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ministry Special Education Designations (AND

MORE!) (12:50 – 1:50)

What's new with Ministry categories? This workshop will start by answering this question. What is the

district Iffy committee? How does it work? How do students qualify? What are Planning Tools? What/When

is 1701? What is the criteria and process for designation into each of the ministry categories? Everything you

ever wanted to know (AND MORE!) about BC Ministry of Education designation of students into Special

Education categories in SD73.

Dave Burgess

'Teaching Outside the Box: a Crash Course in Creativity' (10:30 – noon)

A fast-paced and fun session designed to teach techniques that will skyrocket creativity. You will learn how

to use your brain like Google, create a GPS system for powerful teaching, and magically create new ideas

through Creative Alchemy. In addition, learn how to overcome obstacles that stifle creativity by using the

Wedding Photographer Principle. You'll leave truly believing you are a creative being and inspired to add

memorable experiences for students to your lesson plans.

Jo-Anne Chrona Jo is currently the Curriculum Coordinator for the First Nations Education

Steering Committee (FNESC). She is passionate about helping create systemic change in the K-12 education

system to help create a truly inclusive, strength-based education experience for all learners. Her professional

experience includes 16 years teaching in both the K-12 and post-secondary systems in BC, working as a

Policy Analyst with FNESC and Advisor to the BC Ministry of Education, and serving as a Faculty Associate

in SFU's Teacher Education program. Over the past two decades, she has also been actively involved in the

areas of curriculum and resource development and writing, professional learning through inquiry networks,

literacy development, and Indigenous education. Recently, she was also actively involved in curriculum

revision for the BC education system, and worked with school districts in the development of the Core

Competencies. Jo-Anne is a member of the Kitsumkalum Band of the Ts'msyen Nation on the northwest coast

of British Columbia. She is of the Ganhada clan.

'FNESC/FNSA Science First Peoples Teacher Resource Guide' (12:50 – 3:00)

More educators are now recognizing the need to incorporate First Peoples' perspectives and content into

science courses and are looking for resources to help them do this authentically and respectfully. This session

will introduce participants to the FNESC/FNSA Science First Peoples Teacher Resource Guide which helps

educators see how First Peoples' perspectives in science can be recognized and included in science inquiry.

The guide contains fully developed units that correspond with the Big Ideas and Learning Standards in the

BC Provincial Science Curriculum for grades 5-9. ** Although this guide is targeted for grades 5-9, the guide

contains information that is applicable to any educator interested in infusing classrooms with authentic and

relevant Aboriginal perspectives and content.

Diana Cruchley Diana is an award-winning educator and author who has taught at both

elementary and secondary levels. She is the recipient of the Governor General's Flight to Freedom Literacy

Award. Her practical workshops are always enthusiastically received.

'Kites to Dragons; Great Practical Ideas for a Chinese Folktales Mini-Unit' (10:30 – noon) (Elementary

focus)

Start from more than a dozen Chinese folktales with teaching ideas for each of them. Add Chinese festivals,

dragon stories, origins of the Chinese zodiac, the abacus, chopsticks. Include a great inquiry topic on Chinese

inventions. Connect to the Silk Road for Social Studies. This practical workshop includes a dozen interesting

activities to create your own mini-unit using Chinese folktales. (Please bring a flashdrive in case there are

other handouts you would like a copy of).

'Quick Practical Inquiry! Harnessing the Brainpower of Your Class' (12:50 – 3:00) (grades 4-9 focus)

Does inquiry seem complicated and time consuming? This model, is simple, quick, easy to use, and

powerfully effective. After a provocation that 'pokes' brains to think, students collect great questions,

individually investigate, and construct 'data', then share their results to answer the original 'I wonder'

questions they posed. It's Fun! It doesn't take much time! It's practical- the same model works over and over.

Diana has created many resources for you to access. Detailed handout included of ideas for grades 4-9.

(Please bring a flashdrive in case there are other handouts you would like a copy of).

Kelsey Davy This is Kelsey's 11th year teaching in Sd #73 and her first year at

Valleyview Secondary School. Currently Kelsey is teaching Metalwork, Art Metal and Power Mechanics and

she's interested in expanding project ideas and assessment.

'Assessment and Project Round Table' (10:30 – 3:00) (Secondary focus)

Brain storming and connecting ideas for the new curriculum in the shop areas with a focus on assessment and

projects.

Colleen DeVeyrac Colleen graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a

Master of Learning Innovation, the University of Calgary, with a Bachelor of Education, specializing in

Adolescent Studies, and a Bachelor of Physical Education. Colleen is a senior registered teacher in

Queensland, Australia and Alberta. She has been working with youth for over 20 years and specifically

teaching youth at risk for over 10 years. In Canada, Colleen worked as a Primary and a Secondary Teacher,

Director of a Federal Government Internship Program for At Risk Youth, and the Deputy Principal of an

Alternative High School. In Queensland, she has created and coordinated the POWER Program (an

alternative early intervention program) and was employed as an Advisory Visiting Teacher for Behaviour

and Learning Engagement. She has been trained in Restorative Justice Practices and Managing Young

Children's Program (MYCP). Colleen has also completed the basic course for DIR Floortime Model,

focusing on children diagnosed with ASD.

'Save Your Sanity- Proactive Strategies for Children with Challenging Behaviour' (12:50 – 3:00)

Colleen believes educators being proactive and positive when working with students is paramount in creating

an atmosphere that encourages engagement and excitement for learning. Examining educator's reactions and

ability to handle stressful situations in relation to challenging children can be powerful in creating a more

positive environment. Colleen's 'Save Your Sanity' workshops concentrate on presenting those skills and

strategies to increase resiliency in students as well as providing specific strategies for educators to decrease

their stress levels and reactions to challenging situations. Colleen is committed to presenting workshops that

are engaging, informative and motivating to all participants.

Elizabeth deVries Elizabeth teaches grade ¾ at South Sa-hali Elementary. She's stubborn

enough to try anything once and turn it into a learning experience (often times for herself AND her students).

She likes seeing her students' faces light up with discovery and excitement.

'Mystery Skype: real communication around the world' (12:50 – 1:50)

I am enjoying the opportunity to see my students involved in rich critical thinking, spontaneous questioning

and engaged communication through Mystery Skype. Come and learn how to take your class on a field trip

around the world.

Carolyn Durley and Keely Flannigan Carolyn and Keely are teachers who learn and work as part of

the Instructional Leadership Team in Sd23. As teachers who collaborate with other teachers, K-12, across

the district, they have experienced how the redesigned curriculum is an opportunity to reimagine student

success in school. Carolyn and Keely are passionate about teaching and learning and see a strength-based

approach as a powerful, transformative tool for envisioning what is possible for each student.

'Making the Assessment Shift: Leveraging the Competencies to Communicate Student Learning' (10:30

– 3:00)

In this interactive and practical session, participants will explore how we might leverage the competencies to

communicate and document student learning. Both the core and curricular competencies provide language

that is descriptive and take a strength-based perspective, but how do we translate this shift into assessment

practices? And how might we create a culture where students are at the center of the process?

In this session we will consider routines and practices to:

Communicate student learning in an authentic way.

Redefine student success.

Document the learning journey in a way that puts students at the center.

Paint a picture of the whole learner.

Create assessment opportunities that inspire hope, confidence and optimism in all students.

Empower students to self-assess and take ownership of their learning.

Judy Dunn Judy is Metis and has taught in School District #73 and currently works

for the Aboriginal Education Council.

Barb Dubois-Paynter Barb is Metis and works for the Aboriginal Education Council as an

Aboriginal Family Counsellor is SD #73 schools.

'Toward a Better Understanding of Indian Residential School History- getting more comfortable with

this topic in your classroom' (10:30 – 3:00)

This session will provide you with information that is both local and national, on the history of the

Residential Schools. It will extend your knowledge base as a teacher and will be in a forum that invites and

encourages questions, so you may move ahead with growing confidence on the topic. The session begins with

a viewing of the locally filmed documentary of Fallen Feather, followed by a debriefing with Barb and Judy.

Following the lunch break, there will be a guided tour at the Kamloops Residential School customized for

teachers with extended time for questions with a guide Sabrina Thomas. The purpose of this in-service

session is to provide district staff with an opportunity to learn about residential schools and gain

understanding about the impact they has on Aboriginal families and communities. While not a happy or

comfortable story, it is key to understanding Aboriginal perspectives and therefore can help us as a system to

support Aboriginal students. Please come with an open mind and ready to look at Canadian history through a

lens that may be significantly different from what you've experienced before.

Leeann Eustache Leeann is a member of the Simpcw First Nation and is a long time

Aboriginal Education Worker in SD 73. She is currently working at Barriere Elementary School and has a

massive collection of amazing art work in her personal collection. This collection boasts dozens of creative

projects that she has completed with students of all ages, and ranges of abilities. She is a highly skilled and

innovative individual who utilizes available materials (often found in the recycling bin, and at an accessible

cost), and transforms them into beautiful, authentic art projects!

'Aboriginal Art in the Classroom' (10:30 – noon) (Elementary focus)

As well as sharing a great deal of authentic Aboriginal information and protocols on Art, Leeann will provide

you with a lesson on how to keep it simple when trying to decide on how to fit Aboriginal art into a lesson.

She will guide you through the process of making one of your own painted art projects (possibly two- if time

permits) and provide you with ideas to create others on your own. Materials will be provided, as well as links

and an outline of the activity.

Tammy Ferris Tammy is a Home Economics teacher at Westsyde Secondary.

'Assessment in Home Economics' (12:50 – 3:00) (Secondary focus)

This workshop will help to understand assessment in Home Economics (Foods & Textiles) and participants

will help create assessment rubrics for each grade.

Sharon Foster Sharon has over 28 years of classroom teaching experience and a

Master of Education Degree in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. She is creative, innovative and

passionate about finding new ways to help all students be successful. Currently Sharon teaches Grade 2 at

Shannon Lake Elementary. Over the last few years she has attended several international math conferences

and presented many workshops to parents and teachers.

'Teaching Students to Understand and Love Math!' (10:30 – 3:00) (Elementary focus)

All students can learn math. In this session we will investigate a variety of new instructional practices that

build conceptual depth and understanding. Topics include: problem solving, fact fluency, visual models,

computational strategies, algorithms, common misconceptions, and formative assessment. The activities will

show ways to make real world connections, provide extensive repetition and practice, and include First

Peoples content and new curriculum outcomes.

Sheldon Franken Sheldon has a B.Ed. in Physical Education and a M.A. in Counselling

Psychology. Sheldon is a school counsellor and outdoor education facilitator with the Delta School District,

the director of Inquiry Adventures and is on the Association of Experiential Education North West Regional

Council. Sheldon has presented workshops on adventure based social-emotional learning to numerous

organizations and school districts across North America.

'Adventures in Social-Emotional Learning' (K- Grade 4- 10:30 – noon) OR (Grade 5-12- 12:50 – 3:00)

Social-Emotional Learning is about enabling change, growth and building resiliency. Adventures education is

about using games and activities to promote learning. This workshop will explore how to use adventure based

practices to enhance social and emotional learning for primary students (K-Gr.3) These practices and tools

will be able to be implemented into your classrooms, schools, and school counselling offices immediately.

Come ready to be active, participate, and engage in a variety of adventure and experiential based social-

emotional learning activities.

Dr. Pamela Gurney Pamela is currently District Assistive Technology Resource Teacher and

District ELL Resource Teacher at SD73. She is an expert in the field of Special Education in particular

differentiated instruction, universal design for learning, restorative approaches, and inclusive education for

diverse learners. Pamela has been an educator for over 15 years in the public and independent schools

throughout the Lower Mainland and Kamloops.

Lori Nelson Lori is a retired teacher currently working in a term certain

position as an ELL helping teacher at the HGEC. She has taught ESL, FSL, Remedial Reading, as well as

English 8-12 (including honours classes) and Creative Writing.

'Strategies and Resources for English Language Learners' (12:50 – 3:00)

This workshop is going to help all teachers who have ELLs (English Language Learners) in their classes. The

students may be new Canadian residents, international students, or students here on a cultural exchange. The

session will be organized in three parts: Part 1 Introduction to BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communication

Skills) and CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency); Part 2 Brainstorm session to determine

teachers' needs and concerns; Part 3 Introduction and Perusal of print resources available and online

resources. ** To be held in the H.G.E.C. computer lab.

Kyla Hadden Kyla has taught in the North-Okanagan Shuswap for over fifteen years.

She started her career teaching upper intermediate and has taught a variety of English and History courses

at the Secondary level for twelve years. Kyla recently published her first book Powerful Readers: Thinking

Strategies to Guide Literacy Instruction In Secondary Schools, which she co-authored with Adrienne Gear.

'Powerful Readers- Non-Fiction' (10:30 – noon) (Secondary focus)

This workshop positions all teachers as teachers of reading and is targeted at both English Language Arts

teachers and content area teachers. Teachers will explore the research around reading comprehension and

come away with concrete strategies that can be used in any classroom to help students become powerful

readers.

'Powerful Readers- Fiction' (12:50 – 3:00) (Secondary focus)

This workshop focuses on the reading comprehension strategies that are used when reading fiction and is

targeted at teachers of English Language Arts. Through this hands on workshop, teachers will explore five

comprehension strategies using a variety of fiction works.

Joanne Hammond Joanne is an archaeologist and anthropologist in Kamloops, where she

has recently been appointed to the city's Heritage Commission. She works with local First Nations to support

the management and preservation of heritage resources. She is also a graduate program adviser and course

developer with SFU's Department of Archaeology. She is active in archaeological outreach in classrooms,

with community organizations, and in the media. She writes about archaeology and life in the business at

http://republicofarchaeology.ca/ and on Twitter @KamloopsArchaeo.

'Archaeology of the Secwepemc World' (10:30 – noon)

How long have people been in BC, and what were they doing here before Canada arrived?

This session will be GREAT professional learning for all teachers! In this workshop Joanne will give a tour

of the Secwepemc world prior to contact, as understood by archaeologists interpreting the material culture of

BC's ancient Indigenous occupants. She will provide a brief overview of the past 10,000 years of history in

our region, and then focus on some aspects of material culture that make stories about the past come alive.

She'll discuss ancient Secwepemc technologies, food preparation and procurement, travel and trade,

traditional ecological knowledge, and more. Joanne will give you a chance to get hands-on with local

artifacts, and share a few of her favourite archaeology resources to use in the classroom.

Denise Hendry Denise is an Aboriginal teacher from the T'simpshian Nation in northern

BC. Denise teaches in Merritt and lives in Kamloops. Denise has been teaching for 26 years and working in

Aboriginal Education for 10 years.

'The Blanket Exercise: Exploring Historical Relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous

Peoples' (10:30 – noon)

This experiential workshop will help participants understand how colonization of the land we now know as

BC and Canada has impacted the people who lived here long before settlers arrived. We look at how the

relationship has been damaged and how we can work toward reconciliation.

Rob Hogeveen Rob has been using Sibelius to enhance his music classes for 15 years.

He regularly uses it to make tests/worksheets, rewrite parts to cover for instruments he doesn't have in his

band, convert midi files into band arrangements, score student compositions….

'Sibelius- the Fastest, Smartest, Easiest Way to Write Music' (10:30 – noon)

Sibelius- doable music notation to add clarity and effectiveness to your music class. From basic note inputting

to transposing a part for a different instrument, Sibelius will quickly become an indispensable time saving

tool. Come with your music writing questions and Rob will help you on your path to making your notation

ambitions reality.

Ed Jensen Ed is a leading Secwepemc artist of a generation that emerged after the

wake of Residential school and from the resulting cultural resurgence of the Secwepemc people. Based on

traditional knowledge and oral history, his art forms mimic tools and implements used for countless

generations within the valleys surrounding Kamloops and area and that were instrumental in the survival of

its first inhabitants. These include bows, arrows, spears, fishing equipment, drums, clothing and anything else

that can be fabricated from land-based bounties. Ed is a self taught artisan who gets his inspiration from the

legacies left behind by the ancestors of today's Secwepemc and that can be found in the archaeological

record. He has spent numerous hours in museums studying stone tools and piecing together the mysteries of

the past in order to achieve a level of accuracy within his projects. Ed's work can be found in private art

collections in Canada, the United States and abroad, and was juried into the prestigious Sante Fe Indian

Market Show and Sale in August of 2015. He currently lives and works in Kamloops and can be seen at

various events throughout Canada and the United States.

'Flint Knapping with Ed Jensen: Glass Arrowheads' (10:30 – noon)

Participants will learn hands on, the basics of the ancient art of flint knapping with Master Knapper, Ed

Jensen. Utilizing a very common and available material (glass) and tools that mimic ancient First Nations

technology, participants will also learn basic terminology, importance, history of local tool and implement

evolution. This beginner level workshop is perfect for anyone interested in ancient local culture and an eye

for art!

Ayla Joe-Brady Ayla is a member of the Lower Nicola Band and Navajo First Nation and

is a long time Aboriginal Education worker in SD 73. She obtained her Fine Arts degree from TRU in 2013.

She has curated and co-curated several Aboriginal art shows and taught some outstanding Secondary art

projects in our schools. She is currently working at AE Perry Elementary as an Aboriginal Education worker.

Ayla will also have on hand some of her own personal projects and materials to share with you.

'Aboriginal Art & Textiles: A look at Fashion- designing and handweaving your own mini-purse' (10:30 – noon) (Secondary focus)

Ayla has selected a unique project: weaving of a small purse to share with teachers. This session will be of

interest not only to Art teachers, but also textiles teachers. Teachers will begin on their small weaving project

as Ayla walks them through a rich presentation on Aboriginal art in the mainstream fashion industry.

Teachers will have the opportunity to leave with their own completed project, and the full lesson to teach it

(and possibly a few extras), following this session. As well as sharing a great deal of authentic Aboriginal

information and protocols on Art- this is Ayla's specialty, you will move ahead with confidence in your

teaching. Materials and resources will be provided, as well as links and an outline of the activity. ***Ayla

requests that each participant bring along a piece of clothing or accessory from his/her own culture with a

brief explanation.

Jackie Jules Jackie is a former cultural presenter in our district who is now pursuing

her post-secondary dreams of becoming a Secwepemc Language Teacher. She holds an exceptional depth

and breadth of knowledge of traditional foods, plants, fishing, winter/summer homes, transportation, tools,

technology and much more. She recognizes the importance of traditional language, song and dance as a

holistic transfer of knowledge and skills.

'Secwepemc Ethnobotany for Your Classroom' (12:50 – 1:50) and repeated (2:00 – 3:00)

Jackie is excited to share her vast Ethnobotany knowledge of the local area. She is an active food and

medicine collector and has a vast understanding of plant technology having gratefully received her teachings

from her local Elders. She will have plethora of plant, medicine and tool samples on hand and share online

resources and classroom ideas with you.

Kelly Kipp Kelly is a Teacher-Librarian at Arthur Stevenson and Bert Edwards

Science and Technology School.

'Passion Projects! A Collaboration of Genius Hour and Inquiry Learning' (10:30 – noon) (Elementary)

There is no one way to 'do' Passion Projects/Genius Hour, but there are some excellent resources out there to

inspire both you and your students and to support you on your journey. In this session I will relate my

experiences from two years of implementing Genius Hour (successes and failures), great resources, videos

and slides I use to motivate students, feedback from classroom teachers, and some final student projects. This

is a good workshop for anyone interested in Genius Hour, Inquiry Learning, or Growth Mindset.

Mike Koppes Mike has been teaching at Sa-Hali Secondary School since 2004. He has

taught Social Studies 8-11, as well as History 12, Social Justice 12, and Creativity 11/12. Mike is currently

the Innovation Coordinator and is always looking for new ways to challenge students and to make learning

relevant. He has presented on gamification, PBL, and First Nations topics locally and provincially.

'Driving Questions to Drive Social Studies' (12:50 – 1:50) and repeated from (2:00 – 3:00) (Secondary)

Using driving questions, the focus of the new curriculum and the competencies, rework your classes to

include mini-projects where students are the historians. Easy marking, lots of learning. A fun way to change

up the flow of a unit or semester, mini-projects are a great way to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and

presentation skills. Mike will provide examples, ideas, and discuss assessment.

Karen Lee Karen is the teacher professional development specialist at Science

World, who works with teachers to share best practices and connect to the transformed curriculum.

'Asking the Right Questions' (10:30 – noon)

Questions are integral to learning, but which questions are the best launching pads for inquiry-based learning?

Essential questions are excellent starting points for our students. Using Science World's hands-on activities,

we will analyze essential questions, formulate them, and discuss how to implement them to support student

inquiry.

'Assessing and Planning for Inquiry' (12:50 – 3:00)

Inquiry-based learning requires inquiry-based assessment. Our students' development of curricular

competencies may not be readily apparent. Test different methods for gathering evidence of learning and

looking at student work. We will share best practices for assessment and feedback as we explore how to

further inquiry-based learning in our classrooms.

Roxanne Letterlough Roxanne is the District Primary Aboriginal Resource teacher for SD73.

She is St'at'imc from the Ts'ala'h Band. Roxanne has taught oral traditions at TRU that focus on the local

Secwepemc people.

'Aboriginal Storytelling for Your Classroom- Middle and Secondary School.' (10:30 – noon)

This workshop will focus on Aboriginal storytelling at a middle and secondary school level. You will explore

different ways to incorporate Aboriginal storytelling across the curriculum. Participants will walk away with

tools to use in their classrooms. Participants will explore online resources to use in the classroom. Aboriginal

storytelling can be used in any, if not all, subjects. Elementary teachers are welcome to attend as well.

Mary MacDonald Mary is currently working as an Elementary Counsellor in the Central

Okanagan school district. Over 25 years teaching experience in Merritt and Kelowna (Elem., and Middle

levels). She is keenly interested in the root causes of behaviour and interventions that work in the long term.

'Working with Defiant Children' (10:30 – 3:00) (Elementary focus)

Are children becoming more defiant? Is managing the behavioural needs in a typical classroom more difficult

than it used to be? We will look at theories of development and the role of attachment in problem behaviour.

We will learn what every teacher needs in their toolkit in order to survive and thrive with the 'alpha' children

of the 21st century.

David Marriott I am a fairly new teacher to SD73, coming from Grande Prairie, AB

where I have worked in middle schools for the past 12 years. In my time in this profession, I have noticed the

struggles many of our students have emotionally, and have spent a great deal of time working on classroom

and school wide Emotional Intelligence Initiatives.

'IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME- Building Empathy & Emotional Intelligence in Your Students' (10:30

– noon)

This session will focus on storytelling and personal relationships as the backbone to developing a powerful,

impactful E.I. unit for your students. I will share examples, anecdotes and possible adaptations to show how

this unit plan can be easily developed, delivered and hugely successful for any age group. (Best suited

intermediate to highschool).

Chris Martin with Sprockids Kamloops Chris has been stoked on cycling all his life. As a father,

elementary school teacher and coach, Chris integrates biking into all aspects of his life. Chris has been a

mountain bike coach for 3 years (coaching for 15 years) and has worked with over one hundred children in

Kamloops and surrounding areas. Chris is an experienced elementary teacher, which gives him an extensive

repertoire of skills to help engage, encourage, and teach children of all ages. Chris fosters resiliency through

cycling and gives children the opportunity to work individually and as a team member. Chris's positive

approach and sincere enthusiasm creates a trusting environment for children to take risks, persevere and

build confidence. Chris loves to see children experience success through cycling and he is truly committed to

spreading the life-long love of cycling.

'Cycling Across the Curriculum' (10:30 – 3:00)

This full day session will provide teachers with some creative and interesting ideas on how to connect cycling

to the curriculum. The morning will begin in the classroom with a look at how we can use cycling in the

subjects: art, science, math, ELA, health and Social Studies. After lunch, we will head to Lac Du Bois and

learn some basic bike maintenance, bicycle safety and run through 55 different skills that will help you

become a better rider. An obstacle course will be available to practice your newly acquired skill set and we

will finish the day exploring the Lac Du Bois trails. ** Requirements: mountain bike in good working order,

helmet, suitable clothing for cycling, water. Level- beginner to intermediate.

Katie McCormack Katie has taught for 31 years. She has taught in five districts and

specializes in differentiated learning and assessment. This year the BCMTA presented her with the

Outstanding Math Teacher's Award. Currently, she is the head of the Math Department at Brock Middle

School and teaches honours and remedial math.

'Making Math Stick Together' (10:30 – noon) (Grade 4-8)

Ideas for teaching the basics and for building connections between math topics. In this session we will look at

strategies for teaching linear equations (nth term, patterns etc.,) and how they connect to future algebra

lessons, real world projects with a mathematical perspective and easy ways to practice basic skills.

Lynda Monk Lynda (MSW, RSW, CPCC) is a Registered Social Worker, a Certified

Professional co-Active Coach and founder of both Creative Wellness, as well as Thrive Training and

Coaching. Lynda has over 24 years of combined experience as a social worker, life coach, educator, speaker

and consultant in the areas of burnout prevention, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, writing to heal,

resiliency and change management. Lynda is an experienced facilitator having trained thousands of

professionals in various jurisdictions in Canada over the past fifteen years on topics related to self-care,

resilience, employee well-being and organizational health for professionals in high care fields. Lynda is

currently a contracted Leadership Coach within a BC School District, offering regular coaching and support

to teachers and educational leaders within her coaching role. She is the author/co-author of two books

specific to therapeutic journaling for self-care and wellness. She lives with her family on Salt Spring Island.

UBC Burnout Prevention for Educators (***8:30 – 3:00***)

Burnout, compassion fatigue and at times, possibly vicarious trauma, are occupational hazards for teachers

and educational leaders. Stress and burnout are commonly identified in teachers within the k-12 system with

wide ranging causes and impacts. This course is designed to inform teachers about these work-related risks

that can result from the very nature of the work itself. The workshop can support learners in enhancing

resiliency, reducing stress and mitigating the risk of burnout and compassion fatigue in order to thrive

personally and professionally. Awareness is prevention!

Natalie Morin Natalie currently works at Okanagan Mission Secondary school in

Kelowna and she's been teaching for 11 years. Recently she spent the last two years working and living in

Guadalajara, Mexico, teaching middle school science at the American Foundation School of Guadalajara.

During her time in Mexico, she refreshed her teaching with new ideas and lessons that got students excited

about learning science.

'STEM- Fun and Engaging Activities with a Design Focus For Your Science Classroom' (12:50 – 3:00)

All participants will leave the presentation with many STEM projects that they can take to their classrooms to

help students engage in Science. Participants will be given a Google drive folder with all the demonstrations

and documents that they will need for their own classrooms. This would be a great opportunity to refresh your

lessons with a focus on the new science curriculum. The projects will all have a STEM – Science –

Technology – Engineering – Math focus and are PROVEN successful and fun for all students. * Participants

are asked to bring their own device (laptop or ipad).

The Kamloops Pickleball Club Tim Mah, vice-president of the Kamloops Pickleball Club, and a team of

four instructors will teach service, return of service, drop shots, volley shots and strategy.

'Introduction to Pickleball' (10:30 – noon)

This is an introduction to Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in North America.

PacificSport Interior BC PacificSport is a not for profit organization committed to enriching lives

and energizing communities via sport, physical activity and physical literacy. PacificSport provides a variety

of seminars, workshops, and conferences that assist in furthering community sport development and

performance.

'NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills Course' (12:50 – 3:00) (Elementary focus)

Fundamental Movement Skills are very important in the physical development of a child. The NCCP

Fundamental Movement Skills workshop supports the elementary school curriculum by giving teachers the

tools and knowledge to assess and evaluate fundamental movement skills. It provides teachers with training

to identify, observe and correct fundamental movement skills.

Laura Paiement Laura is a Master Trainer with PL3Y International Inc.

'Teaching Dance for Understanding' (10:30 – 3:00)

Teaching Dance for Understanding offers educators a simple framework and activities that optimize student

engagement, physical activity, positive thinking, group work, and creative thinking skills. This active

learning workshop goes through the 6 phases of the TDfU framework where educators learn how to

implement engaging, relevant and physically-active plans and units. Participants will explore a variety of

dance genres (Hip Hop, African, Bollywood, Tango, etc.) and learn how to lead simple dances using an

interACTIVE class style. Teachers will also gain an understanding of different ways to assess curriculum

expectations for both Physical Education and Arts (Dance) curricula.

Noreen Pankewich Noreen is of Sto:lo ancestry from Hope and is currently the K-12

Aboriginal Resource Teacher in Kamloops. She is particularly excited about how the revised BCEd plan has

embraced Aboriginal knowledge. Noreen has always enjoyed integrating Aboriginal content across the

curriculum and has received accolades on this website that she has managed for the past 5 years. Helping

teachers help themselves!

'Aboriginal Resources Website Orientation' (10:30 – noon)

SD 73 has an amazing Aboriginal website chalk full of some of the best online resources available. The

materials loaded on this website are pertinent to the revised curriculum and provide both entry level teachers

and seasoned subject area teachers with resources for the classroom. As well, forms for booking Aboriginal

guests, and ALL Aboriginal programming, services, and scholarship info are on this same website. Come join

us, learn how to better navigate this useful resource and leave with many ideas and links to some exciting

new areas.

Paul Patterson Paul has been a social-emotional teacher in the district for four years

and is currently teaching at A.E. Perry Elementary. His school's sensory room has been visited by numerous

teachers, LARTs, and district people over the years and he continues to develop the program to suit the needs

of his students who need that extra bit of support to function at school. Paul also teaches, promotes and

supports social-emotional learning within the classroom and in collaboration with his staff. As well, he has

extensive experience teaching Zones of Regulation, Play is the Way, and other SEL programs.

Ashley Relling Ashley is a grade 5/6 teacher at A.E. Perry. She is passionate about SEL

and believes that it is best taught by thoughtfully embedding into the classroom. She is currently completing

her Masters in Education at UBCO with a focus on SEL.

'Roundtable Discussion on the use of Sensory Rooms and Strategies for Self-Regulation in the

Classroom' (10:30 – noon) and repeated (12:50 – 3:00) (Elementary focus)

We will begin our discussion with an outline of the use of the Sensory Room at A.E. Perry and how

classroom teachers support self-regulation in their classrooms. We will present what we do in the sensory

room, how it works within the school-wide system and why we use it. Then we will discuss the application of

the strategies used in the sensory room within classrooms. Ashley will share how she supports self-regulation

in her classroom and how her students use the sensory room. Key themes will be the inclusion of self-

regulation and SEL within the classroom and building a classroom environment that fosters self-regulation.

This will springboard our roundtable discussion and sharing by participants. We ask that participants come

with tips and strategies from their schools that they would like to share. We want to know what is working for

you!

Greg Pearce Greg has been a School Psychologist in B.C. since 1997. He moved to

Kamloops in 2005 and has been working in 10 different schools providing psychoeducational services. He is

the new District Partner for POPFASD. Greg is involved in several other committees that help transition

youth. He is a PBS coach, a CPI instructor and a certified counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and

Psychotherapy Association.

'Understanding the Behaviours Associated with FASD' (10:30 – noon)

Information on the nature of FASD and associated behaviours; this session is to help those working with

students who have FASD to understand where these behaviours come from, the why and how to intervene.

Information to be shared and brainstorming on how to help.

Nichelle Penney Nichelle is the SOGI/Home Hospital Coordinator for School District 73.

'Media and Your Students' (10:30 – noon)

This workshop will be designed to help participants gather material and knowledge about media advertising

and how that affects our students on a daily basis. Participants will develop strategies that will enable them

(and thereby their students) to dissect advertisements from all avenues (magazines, commercials, internet)

and challenge stereotypes that exist. Participants will be able to take materials/ideas away with them that will

make it easy to gather their own sources and create their own lesson plans to help support students around this

topic.

'Social Constructs of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity' (SOGI) (12:50 – 3:00)

This workshop will help participants gather information about SOGI information in history. Participants will

gain knowledge around SOGI terminology which will help when talking to staff and students.

Lisa Read Lisa is the Information Technology Coordinator for School District 79.

Her role is to support teachers in integrating technology into their practice. They have anchored their tech

plan in the SAMR model, and it influences all aspects of their department. The biggest thing, though, is that

Pedagogy be the driver. Of course, she likes to think of Technology as the accelerator.

'Content Creation vs App Mastery' (12:50 – 1:50)

Take a look at this engaging collection of mostly free apps which encourage creative examples of learning,

problem solving and upper level thinking. And yes, there is still a place for automaticity- but that doesn't have

to mean 'drill and kill'. See the apps in our collection- most of which are multi-platform- and get some fresh

ideas to use in your classroom, whether you are looking for a one time lesson, an inquiry project or a

challenge based learning unit.

'ERAC's Digital Classroom and the Renewed Curriculum' (2:00 – 3:00)

Take a look at what's new in your digital bundle, and how it can help support your learners as they navigate

the renewed curriculum. What's so special about primary sources? How can World Book support your ELL

and reluctant readers? Take a look at Science Power for a multi-grade or challenge-based classroom, Time

Lines for a new way to present learning. See how Gale's Topic Finder can support an efficient and meaningful

inquiry question.

Bess Ribeiro For the past 25 years Bess has been working with children both in Parks

and Recreation and as an Education Assistant. She looks forward to sharing her experiences and resources.

'I.T.T.T. Board Activities' (12:50 – 1:50)

Need more time to prep materials? Does your student(s) need to become independent? ITTT Boards may be

just what you're looking for! *Tactile *Promote Independence *Fine Motor *Teachable Tool *Endless

possibilities for learning.

Barb Robertson Barb has been teaching Foods most of her career. She has travelled to

China with other Home Ec teachers to participate in cooking lessons. She has attended an Indian Food

workshop with Tahera Rawji in Vancouver.

'Pakoras (Dumpling with Vegetables' (10:30 - noon)

Come in the morning to start your day with masala chai tea. Learn how to make a red coconut chutney and a

tamarind chutney to dip your veggie pakoras in.

'Chinese Pork Filled Dumplings' (12:50 – 3:00)

In the afternoon, come relax with a cup of Chinese jasmine tea. We will then make dumpling wrappers, the

pork filling, how to wrap the filling, and cook. You will then get to enjoy some nice, hot pork dumplings.

Amanda Russett and Lisa Carr You may recognize us from such events as, "Diving Deeper into PBL", or

not. We are excited to bring you another installment of learning through a PBL lens. Please let us join you on

your journey into the wild world of Project-Based Learning.

'Fine Tuning PBL' (10:30 – noon)

PBL is hard work: we know. Bring your highlights and lowlights to bare in this session of collaboration and

reflection with a special emphasis on growth and improvement. Please come with a specific project in mind

that you have completed or begun. This session is intended for teachers who are using PBL in their

classroom.

'Assessment Practices in PBL' (12:50 – 3:00)

But how do I assess this Project-Based Learning? We are uniquely challenged with the new curriculum to

consider competencies and content, but are still forging our way through possibilities for assessment. Why

shouldn't we lead the charge into assessment that fits the redesigned curriculum? Join us on this voyage. This

session is intended for brave teachers who are using PBL in their classroom and is informed by feedback

from Diving Deeper- February 24.

Meredith Schuurman Meredith is FreshGrade's Customer Success Manager. Her role with the

company sees her working closely with districts and schools to support the roll out and adoption of

FreshGrade in the classroom. An educator herself, she is passionate about communicating learning and

fostering engagement through ownership and accountability. She strives to present Professional Learning

from the teacher's perspective and looks forward to supporting attendees on their own learning journeys with

FreshGrade!

'FreshGrade' (10:30 – noon)

In this highly interactive session, you will be introduced to many aspects of FreshGrade's Portfolio and

Assessment platform. You will learn the basics of a successful login, personalizing your settings, uploading

media to your account, adding artifacts of learning to your student's portfolio, posting comments, inviting

students and parents to join and many other great functions. You will also learn to use the FreshGrade app on

various devices including iPads, Chromebook and smartphones. Interspersed in the hands-on training will be

some great advice around sound pedagogical practice to compliment your use of FreshGrade. You will be

exposed to our Gradebook and Reporting features as well as useful tools to garner parent engagement, student

ownership of learning and formative assessment. ** Most presentations will demonstrate both web and iOS.

As such it is recommended that teachers have access to 1 or both devices so they can follow along and apply

their learnings. Teachers are most welcome to bring in evidence of learning they wish to use as practice for

uploading into FreshGrade. This is a suggestion, and not a requirement.

Naryn Searcy Naryn has been a high school teacher for 14 years and has experience

teaching a wide range of subjects and grade levels. She is currently a district helping teacher in Curriculum

and Indigenous Perspectives in School District 67 (Okanagan Skaha). For the past 6 years, Naryn has co-led

a district team of teachers (K-12) in exploring non-traditional methods of instruction and assessment that has

been provincially and nationally recognized.

'Assessing the Revised Curriculum' (10:30 – noon) (Elementary focus)

The revised curriculum has increased opportunities for students to engage with their learning in personal,

meaningful, and relevant ways; however, assessing that learning has become more complex. How do we

evaluate the many unique and creative ways that students might use to demonstrate understanding? How do

we help students self-assess, and make their learning visible, as they develop both the core and curricular

competencies? This session will provide specific classroom examples, along with clear and practical

recommendations for effective assessment.

'Assessing the Revised Curriculum' (12:50 – 1:50) (Secondary focus)

The revised curriculum at the high school level will bring unique challenges and opportunities for assessing

student understanding. This session will focus on exploring assessment methods that reflect the shift towards

curricular competencies as well as the use of flexible strategies such as student inquiry, and creative and

cross-curricular project options. Replacing traditional final summative assessments with more authentic

opportunities such as interviews, conferences, and portfolios will also be discussed.

Darren Seibel Darren is the Trades and Transitions Coordinator at Chase Secondary.

Simone Stella Simone teaches Biology and Chemistry at Kamloops School of the Arts.

'Free Sumo Robot Workshop' (Gr. 6-10 teachers) (9:00 – 2:30)

Teachers will build a sumo robot and its remote control. All materials will be supplied. When you are done

you can try to push other robots out of a ring. The best part is that you get to keep the sumo robot you built.

There are 15 kits. It is recommended to have 2 people from your elementary, middle or high school per kit.

You will work as a team. Once the robots are built there will be a fun event to see who can maneuver their

robot to push fellow competitors out of the ring. There are regional and provincial competitions from grades 6

to 10 with these robots. The 2016th Gold, Silver and Bronze medalists from Regionals along with the 2016

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Silver Medalist from Provincials will be there to help you out. We are currently in the process of

implementing this, at Chase Secondary, in the grade 9 science class and it also fits into the new Applied

Design Skills and Technology course.

*** Please contact Darren Seibel at dseibel@sd73.bc.ca if you have any questions or would like to book a

spot. All skill levels are welcome. No experience necessary. Please look at this You Tube link to get an idea

of what they look like- https://youtu.be/8d10MW5pZKk

Rolynda Simpson Rolynda teaches grade seven at Juniper Ridge. She is also a certified

counsellor with a private practice. Rolynda enjoys the thrill of learning the quest of self-development and

sharing strategies with others. Rolynda's main area of interest is mindfulness and self care.

'Mindfulness Matters' (10:30 – noon)

In a technological, fast-paced and scheduled society, where days blend together, we hear more about feelings

of dissatisfaction, disconnection and unhappiness. We are also hearing more about mindfulness. If you want

to know what all the hype is about, or if you would like to learn more, this workshop is for you. Come and

discuss what mindfulness is and is not, as well as some simple, practical ways to incorporate it into your life.

'Claim Your Calm' (12:50 – 1:50) and repeated (2:00 – 3:00)

Functioning with a constantly full brain? Do you feel like you're running on a hamster wheel? Are you ready

to feel more present, calm and prepared to take on your day? This workshop will empower you with steps to

claim your calm and live each day on your terms!

Leilah Stella Leilah has been working with children, youth and families in the

Kamloops community for over 20 years. She has a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Arts in

Counselling Psychology. Currently, Leilah is the Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician at White Buffalo

Aboriginal and Metis Health Society. In this position, Leilah delivers clinical counselling services to children

under the age of nineteen in both Kamloops and Merritt. Leilah also maintains a busy private counselling

practice. Leilah has been impacted both personally and professionally by the rise of anxiety on our society.

She is passionate about this topic and believes that with a little information and commitment, anxiety is

something that can be accepted, managed and even embraced.

'The Anxiety Informed Classroom' (10:30 – noon) and repeated (12:50 – 3:00)

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, approximately 10 to 20% of Canadian youth are

affected by a mental illness or disorder. In particular, anxiety in our children and youth is on the rise. The

impact this reality has on student performance cannot be ignored. With high class sizes, limited resources and

changing curriculums, managing anxiety in the classroom can feel like an overwhelming task. The good news

is that there are simple techniques that can be implemented to make things easier for both the student and the

teacher. This session will provide staff with information on anxiety basics, anxiety and attachment, anxious

alpha students, consequences for the anxious child and managing anxiety in the classroom.

Elaine Tan Comeau Elaine is an award winning educator, presenter, speaker and advocate

for children with autism. Her passion to help children with learning disabilities and special needs has caused

her to create products and tools that have won eleven awards to date. Her products are recommended by

child psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists. Elaine has been featured in

the Financial Post, Maclean's Magazine, Canadian Business Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as on

Global News, CBC (Dragon's Den), CTV, ABC, Breakfast Television, FOX32 News, KCAL-TV, WPIX, WISH-

TV, XETV, and CBS. Elaine has been published in Educational Psychology (Allyn & Bacon Canada, 2000,

and Pearson 2015, V led). She has also written and published several e-books (2013), and she continues to be

a sought out speaker for webinars and speaking engagements on educational strategies for both educators

and parents. She is also a Guest Educational Expert on Global News, News 1130AM, Scholars Choice,

Staples Canada, and Creative Teaching Press USA.

'Practical Take-Aways for the Best Primary Classroom Management Using Creative Visual Strategies!

Have Successful, Cooperative and Independent Learners!' (10:30 – noon) and repeated from (12:50 –

1:50) (Elementary focus)

Great teachers make sure that their goal is to help kids love learning and feel safe to take risks in the

classroom. When one in four school age children are dealing with anxiety and one in six have a learning

disability, we need to provide tools in our classrooms that will help our students achieve success in as many

ways as possible! 80% of what children learn is through visual learning! Come and learn easy, fun and

creative strategies to make your classroom the best possible place for your students to love learning and reach

their full potential as the cooperative and independent learners they were meant to be! Whether you are a new

teacher or just needing some fresh ideas, you will leave with lessons and strategies you can use right away!

Robert Wielgoz Rob is the current District Career Education coordinator for SD#73, a

position he moved into after 20 years as a classroom teacher. His passion for experiential learning has roots

in his 12 years teaching at Bert Edwards Science and Technology School, as well as his work as a

tradesperson while in university.

'The Maker Way- a 'Hands On' Introduction to Design Challenges in Your Classroom' (10:30 – 3:00)

The 'Maker Way' is an enjoyable design thinking and building experience that will give participating teachers

a framework for incorporating experiential learning (inquiry, PBL, design), cross curricular skills, core and

curricular competencies. Participating teachers will work through a 'design challenge' and receive resources to

apply design challenges in their own classrooms.

Bernita Wienhold-Leahy Bernita (EdD), is a recent graduate from the University of Calgary. Her

research was in teaching mindfulness and self-compassion to teens. She currently works at St. Anne's

Academy teaching English as an additional language and in special education. She also teaches Mindful Self-

Compassion in the community, and would like to spread self-compassion within the schools for the benefit of

all students.

'Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teens' (2:00 – 3:00) (Secondary focus)

Adolescence is a time of change, growth and all too often, struggle. Mindfulness and self-compassion help

teens cope more effectively with the ongoing challenges of their day-to-day life. Mindfulness teaches us to be

present and aware, and self-compassion helps us to accept our authentic selves with kindness and self-care.

Learn developmentally appropriate activities and mindfulness practices for teens which can help them

navigate their world with compassion for themselves and others.

Kristin Wiens Kristin is an Inclusion Coach for the Sooke School District located on

Southern Vancouver Island. She supports Integration Support and classroom teachers from Kindergarten to

grade 12. She facilitates workshops on a variety of topics including self-regulation, inclusion, UDL,

mindfulness and Visuals. Kristin has worked as a Child and Family Counsellor, Life Skills teacher,

Integration Support teacher and Curriculum Coordinator.

'Mindfulness Matters' (10:30 – noon) (Elementary focus)

Learn about recent research on mindfulness that is demonstrating exciting benefits for students (and teachers)

regarding self-regulation. Learn simple activities to introduce children to the concept of mindfulness.

Mindfulness techniques can help all students increase their ability to stay calm, focused and ready to learn.

Leave with ideas to implement right away and suggestions of resources for further exploration.

'Growth Mindset and Inclusion' (12:50 – 3:00)

When students and teachers understand that intelligence and ability is not limited, they succeed in new ways,

embrace challenges and look for creative solutions to previously unsolved problems. Growth Mindset can be

a big help when planning for inclusion in the classroom. Teachers who embrace a growth mindset see more

potential in all their students and research shows that students with diverse needs progress further in these

classrooms. Learn about strategies and resources that you can use right away. Simple adjustments to

feedback, praise and self-talk can help foster a growth mindset in yourself, your classroom and your school.

Carmelina Woods/Jennifer Coates Carmelina and Jenn are both primary teachers at Kamloops School of

the Arts. They both have a passion for seeing students learn ways to be successful when being taught through

the ARTS. Carmelina and Jennifer are both parents of children now attending school and have found a

deeper meaning in understanding the importance of the role of a great educator and parent.

'Here's My Story (Arts Infusion in the Everyday Classroom)' (10:30 – noon) (Elementary focus)

Music and Art is embedded in literature. Movement and Drama is integrated into images. This workshop will

help you discover how to use basic Fine Arts elements to bring a different perspective into the everyday

classroom. This hands-on workshop will teach you ways to integrate Music, Movement, Drama and Visual

Arts into Language Arts as well as various curricular areas of a primary classroom. This interactive workshop

will take you through activities that you can use immediately and try in your own daily practice. Learn ways

to engage ALL students, even your most challenging ones. Wear comfortable clothing and be ready to hear it,

move it, do it, and have fun!

Glenn Young Glenn is a curriculum specialist with significant understanding of

teaching and learning in physical education. He is also a sessional lecturer at Douglas College working with

practicing teachers in post-degree diploma programs and has been teaching the Physical Education Teacher

Education methods course for secondary students at UBC as well as working with practicing teachers at SFU

through their Field Programs. Through 35 years of educational experience as a Department Head, Athletic

Director, Teach and Couch, he firmly believes that all students learn best through movement and can be

physically educated. Glenn is passionate about speaking of the importance of Physical Education and how it

prepares the brain and body for learning.

'Inquiry-Based Learning in Physical and Health Education… Is It Worth It?' (10:30 – 3:00)

What are students learning in PHE? Are you teaching what students want to learn in PHE? What do we

communicate as student learning in PHE? What's the difference between learning and understanding? An

underlying principle of Backwards Design is that learning does not equate with understanding. This full day

session will guide you through the Backwards Design process, a simple 3 stage approach to curriculum

design. Participants will design inquiry-based learning experiences for PHE utilizing a Four Question Type

approach to scaffold crafting Essential Questions.