First Nations Schools Association 13th Annual Conference & Annual General Meeting, April 24‐25, 2009
FNSA Membership Renewals:
Call Barb O’Neill toll‐free 1‐877‐422‐3672 or [email protected] and see the
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First Nations Schools Association
113‐100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
Toll‐free: 1.877.422.3672
T: 604.925.6087
F: 604.925.6097
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Teachers, school administrators, education coordinators, and all others who contribute to the important work of First Nations schools are invited to come to this annual networking and learning opportunity. The FNSA is offering a wide range of workshops this year, with an emphasis on “classroom‐proven” strategies and there will be opportunities to discuss our collective work at the plenary sessions and the annual general meeting (AGM). Schools are encouraged to renew their membership and send at least one representative in order to take advantage of their voting privileges at the AGM, but more than one representative is welcome to attend.
Special Guests David Rattray, Keynote Address David Rattray is a Secondary Aboriginal Counsellor for School District No. 60 (Peace River North), BC. An engaging speaker, Rattray is well known for his progressive views on First Nations education. Nekwnakelut Barbara Charlie Skwxwu7mesh Siyu7yuxwa~ Barbara Charlie was born and raised among her mother and father’s people, the Squamish. In the public arena Charlie has been a very well known and respected voice for urban Aboriginal communities throughout Canada. Jason Conway, Kagan Group Jason Conway is nationally certified Kagan Cooperative Learning Trainer, a program evaluator and staff developer for the Capital Area Intermediate Unit, an adjunct professor for Gratz College and a Fulbright Memorial Scholar.
First Nations Schools Association 13th Annual Conference & Annual General Meeting, April 24‐25, 2009
Schedule (subject to change)
Friday, April 24 8:00 – 9:00 Registration & Breakfast
9:00 ‐ 9:30 Traditional Welcome, Barbara Charlie,& Opening Remarks
9:30 ‐ 10:15 Keynote Address: David Rattray
10:15 ‐ 10:45 Nutrition Break
10:45 ‐ 12:15 Workshop Session #1 1‐A Kagan Cooperative Learning (Part 1) 1‐B Emotional Freedom Technique 1‐C Meeting the Needs of Secondary Students 1‐D Talking Tables and Early Education 1‐E Is Racism Still a Barrier to Achieving Potential? 1‐F Building Student Ownership of their Learning 1‐G Features of a Successful Language Program 1‐H Holistic, Collaborative Learning Plans: A Framework for Success – Part 1
12:15 ‐ 1:15 Hosted Lunch – Honorary Membership Presentation
1:15 ‐ 2:45 Workshop Session #2 2‐A Kagan Cooperative Learning (Part 2) 2‐B Emotional Freedom Technique 2‐C Meeting the Needs of Secondary Students 2‐D Talking Tables and Early Education 2‐E Is Racism Still a Barrier to Achieving Potential? 2‐F Building Student Ownership of their Learning 2‐G Features of a Successful Language Program 2‐H Holistic, Collaborative Learning Plans: A Framework for Success – Part 2
2:45 – 3:00 Nutrition Break
3:00 ‐ 6:30 FNSA Annual General Meeting
Saturday, April 25 8:30 – 9:00 Registration & Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 Workshop Session #3 3‐A Kagan Cooperative Learning (Part 1) 3‐B Technology Tools for Success! 3‐C BCeSIS: Maaqtusiis School’s Experience 3‐D Drum Rolls for Drama 3‐E THINKQUEST – Linking Students around the World 3‐F Supporting Daily Physical Activity in Schools 3‐G First Nations Language IRP 3‐H Reading and Talking Aloud – Enhancing Early Literacy
10:30 ‐ 10:45 Nutrition Break
10:45 ‐ 12:15 Workshop Session #4 4‐A Kagan Cooperative Learning (Part 2) 4‐B Technology Tools for Success! 4‐C Putting the Pieces Together 4‐D Path to Success: BC’s Kid Wrestling Program 4‐E THINKQUEST – Linking Students around the World 4‐F Classroom Healthy Eating Workshop 4‐G Improving Online Language Learning with Usability Testing 4‐H FNESC/FNSA Special Education Program Services
12:15 ‐ 1:15 Hosted Lunch
1:15 ‐ 2:00TBC
Focus Groups led by with FNSA Board ‐ Early Childhood, Primary, Intermediate, Secondary and Adult Education
2:10 – 4:00 Plenary Data Collection Presentation Language Research Project Reciprocal Tuition Closing Remarks/Door Prizes
First Nations Schools Association 13th Annual Conference & Annual General Meeting, April 24‐25, 2009
workshops Special, Featured Workshop… Kagan Cooperative Learning ELEM/SEC 1A and 2A or 3A and 4A (2‐part workshop) Jason Conway Do you want to engage students and raise test scores? Do you want teacher‐friendly strategies to implement tomorrow? This workshop is for you. You will experience cutting‐edge teaching structures to create classroom success. In addition, you will learn management tips, how to form effective teams, strategies for creating a cooperative class through team‐building and class‐building, and why cooperative learning produces gains while group work often fails. Here is a workshop that has practical, hands‐on ideas grounded in sound research and theory. Please register for both 1A and 2A or 3A and 4A
NEW EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE ELEM /SEC /ADULT 1B 2B David Rattray, SD#60 This mind‐body technique is effective for quickly calming down students who are angry, upset, afraid of exams, or facing bullying and it works well in many emotionally charged situations. The workshop will introduce you to EFT and show you the basics of how to use it effectively in different situations, including helping students reduce their stress around exams. You will learn the human physiological basis for why it works and explore its limitations. It is a non‐invasive and non‐ spiritual technique that students connect with quickly. Meeting the Needs of Secondary Students ELEM /SEC 1C 2C Bill Dietrich, Chehalis Community School Chehalis Community School has developed programs for students that have resulted in unique learning opportunities for its students relating to academics, fitness and governance. Learn about a) the Chehalis Box Program – meeting needs of secondary students with a unique individual program that includes a strong cultural and community component; b) Chehalis Athletics in Education – incorporating fitness training staff, a dietician, and sport‐specific training, high school students can challenge themselves to go beyond their limits and excel academically and athletically; and c) Chiefs Initiative in Education – answering the call for the future, this unique program brings Council to the classroom.
Talking Tables and Early Education EARLY 1D 2D Kristi Clifton, Koksilah Elementary School and Susan Crowley, UNBC Prince Rupert The Talking Tables Kindergarten Oral Language Development Program creates opportunities for extensive oral language practice and vocabulary development in Kindergarten classes. The program is designed for young learners who need support in developing the standard English language skills that are critical for early literacy success. Each Talking Tables session follows a sequence of highly focused activities that develop auditory, vocabulary, phonological and fluency skills. A ‘spirit of playfulness’ runs through these activities, which are presented in game format. The Talking Tables Program has been used in many BC school districts and in the Yukon.
Is Racism Still a Barrier to Achieving Potential? EARLY/ELEM/SEC/ADULT 1E 2E Eric Wong, FNESC To eliminate racism is to first challenge the myths about racism in Canada, especially in how it acts as a barrier to Aboriginal children and youth in achieving their potential. What may be past are the harsh conditions of the residential schools and other more overt experiences of racism, but the legacy of this collective experience is still prevalent. This workshop will challenge us, as educators and family members, to reflect and rethink how we teach and how we support Aboriginal children and youth.
Building Student Ownership of their Learning EARLY/ELEM 1F 2F Deborah Koehn and Denise Wilson, Glenview Elementary School Help your students understand how to take ownership of their learning. Through the use of learning intentions and criteria, teachers can help students identify the purpose of their learning and better understand how to reach their learning goals. Teachers will learn to use feed forward, based on the criteria set by both students and teachers, to individualize and target specific learning goals for students. Use of these three strands of formative assessment strategies will help simplify learning for both students and teachers.
Features of a Successful Language Program EARLY/ELEM 1G 2G Kathy Michel, Chief Atahm School Chief Atahm School has developed and implemented immersion programs for their NEST, pre‐school and elementary grades. Kathy Michel has done extensive research in second language acquisition. This language workshop will give participants an overview of the process of linking research with practice, using the Chief Atahm School experience. Emphasis will be on planning and implementing language programs.
First Nations Schools Association 13th Annual Conference & Annual General Meeting, April 24‐25, 2009
Holistic, Collaborative Learning Plans – A Framework for Success EARLY/ELEM/SEC/ADULT 1H Part 1 2H Part 2 (you can choose to attend either part, or both parts) Madeline Price, FNESC/FNSA Special Ed. Part 1: The Learning Plan Process Part 1 will focus on developing a process that supports and documents student growth, demystifies the student profile, and builds a powerful student support team. Learn how to design a plan that builds relationships, mutual respect, and most of all, supports student success. Research on parental involvement is discussed and shared. Every student could benefit from this process. Tips for how to fit learning plans into school plans will be shared. Part 2: How to Write Realistic and Achievable Goals Part 2 will explore how to design realistic and achievable Learning Plan goals. Formative assessment techniques will be discussed, as well as how to define and document baseline abilities. Participants will learn how to write realistic short‐term goals, how to document progress, and how to celebrate accomplishments with the student team. Case studies will be discussed.
Technology Tools for Success! EARLY/ELEM/SEC/ADULT 3B 4B Carol Graham, FNESC/FNSA/SET‐BC Project and Daphne Mercier, SET‐BC Discover how to use technology to help students who struggle with reading, writing, or communicating. In this session, you will learn what is new in assistive technology and explore a hands‐on lab. Technology is now providing tools that allow students who struggle in school to interact actively and successfully with their curriculum. Participants will be able to try software and hardware solutions such as scan‐and‐read, talking word processors, switches, and alternate keyboards.
BCeSIS: Maaqtusiis School’s Experience ELEM/SEC 3C Jerry Perry, Maaqtusiis School and Andrew Smit, BCeSIS This workshop explores Maaqtusiis School’s experience implementing the BC electronic Student Information System (BCeSIS). The benefits and the challenges will be discussed, and observations will be shared about government and parental use of BCeSIS. For instance, using BCeSIS, school staff now devote fewer hours to mark entry and the school has reduced paper use by half. BCeSIS staff will discuss implementation and feedback from other participating schools.
Putting the Pieces Together EARLY/ELEM/SEC 4C Stacey Burnard Putting the Pieces Together is a program designed to create positive, supportive school cultures and develop resilient, emotionally responsive children. A school setting may be the only predictable environment in which children can feel safe, secure, and begin to reach out to others to build attachments and enhance their potential. Putting the Pieces Together was created by Stacey Burnard, an Educational Psychologist and Behaviour Specialist with 10 years of experience working in the public and post‐secondary school systems.
Drum Rolls for Drama EARLY/ELEM/SEC/ADULT 3D Barbara MacLeod and Ginny‐Lou Alexander, Eliza Archie Memorial School We are natural storytellers. Stories and poems can become spellbinding drama with creative coaching and props. Learn the art of speaking a piece of literature with expression and clarity, and take what you learn from the workshop home to use with your class or group. Public speaking with assertiveness is a gift we can give our children and adults, so come and learn to beat your drama drum and have fun!
Path to Success: BC’s Kid Wrestling Program ELEM/SEC 4D MaryAnn DeCorby and Rick Bryan, BC Wrestling Association Every child can wrestle and youngsters of all shapes and sizes can enjoy wrestling. Kids with physical, mental, social or emotional disabilities can all achieve success on the wrestling mat. Wrestling benefits students by giving them an individualized, structured learning experience and it is closely linked to improved self‐esteem and grades, increased graduation rates, and a sense of achievement and accomplishment. Schools report a reduction in hands‐on playground behaviour when students participate in the sport of wrestling. Learn more about how to bring wrestling to your school.
THINKQUEST – Linking Students around the World ELEM/SEC 3E 4E Liz Barrett THINKQUEST is an award‐winning education website aimed at developing important 21st century skills. Come and learn how easy it is for your school to use this free educational resource. THINKQUEST provides a flexible, safe framework for engaging students in exploring curricular topics and developing skills in communication, teamwork and technology. Students are motivated by the fun and creative format and the opportunity to make friends around the world. For teachers, a school portal enables quick and easy review of project work. Adobe sponsors free software and prizes for teams.
First Nations Schools Association 13th Annual Conference & Annual General Meeting, April 24‐25, 2009
Supporting Daily Physical Activity in Schools EARLY/ELEM 3F Debbie Keel and Shana Alexander, Action Schools! BC Looking for ways to support daily physical activity in your school? Action Schools! BC is a best practices model designed to assist schools in creating individualized action plans to promote healthy living. Learn about the Classroom Action Zone and try out the popular 10‐minute classroom activities, including Chair Aerobics, Fit Kids’ Workouts, Head‐to‐Toe Stretches and BrainDance. Participants will receive an Action Schools! BC Classroom Action Resource for K to Gr. 7 and other resources. After the workshop, your school may be eligible for Classroom Action Bins filled with playground balls, skipping ropes, bean bags, scarves, grippers and valuable teaching resources. Learn how to provide more opportunities for more children to make healthy choices more often!
Classroom Healthy Eating Workshop EARLY/ELEM 4F Debbie Keel and Shana Alexander, Action Schools! BC Wondering how to increase healthy eating in your school? Action Schools! BC is a best practices model designed to assist schools in creating individualized action plans to promote healthy living. Learn about the new Healthy Eating component and find out how to become involved. The Classroom Action Zone will be highlighted with a focus on vegetable and fruit consumption. Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the Action Schools! BC resources. After the workshop, your school may be sent complimentary Classroom Healthy Eating Action Packs filled with tools for food preparation, and other resources for classroom learning, tracking, tasting and snacking activities.
First Nations Language IRP ELEM/SEC 3G Sarah Kell and Pearl Harris This workshop will outline reasons for developing a language Integrated Resource Package, and discuss other options for meeting the Provincial grade 5‐8 language requirement with a First Nations language program. An approach for successfully developing a First Nations language IRP from the Ministry's Languages Template will be demonstrated, with tips for adapting the template to balance a language community's needs with the Ministry's requirements, as well as examples of an IRP “in action” in the classroom. This workshop will be useful for all language teachers and administrators who are considering developing a language IRP.
Improving Online Language Learning with Usability Testing ADULT/ONLINE LEARNING 4G Thelma Wenman, Jared Deck, and Strang Burton, Stó:lō Shxweli Halq’emeylem Language Program, Stó:lō Nation A new online course for the Halq’emeylem language is based on Elders’ stories presented in a multimedia format. Learn how this course is being made more student‐friendly by applying standard usability methods and by observing the problems and successes students had with the content and site navigation. Learn about the methodology and key results that have been so successful.
Reading and Talking Aloud – Enhancing Early Literacy EARLY 3H Holly Smith and Deanne Zeidler, FNESC/FNSA Special Education In this workshop, explore reading strategies and techniques to enhance children’s literacy skills. Learn how to expand children’s literacy skills in an early learning environment, including language and vocabulary skills, while reading stories and interacting. As well, develop an in‐depth understanding of the role the adult plays in reading books.
FNESC/FNSA Special Education Program Services EARLY/ELEM 4H FNESC/FNSA Special Education Team Find out how the FNESC/FNSA Special Education Team can support your school staff, students, parents and communities. The Team’s services are free of charge to FNSA member schools. This workshop is for everyone involved in the work of First Nations schools.
First Nations Schools Association 13th Annual Conference & Annual General Meeting, April 24‐25, 2009
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registration v2 Fill out this registration form, electronically or by hand, and fax, email or mail it to the FNSA office. Are you the authorized representative (designated voting member) for the school? yes no
WORKSHOPS (see the schedule and workshop details) Session 1 ______ (i.e. 1A) Session 2 ______ Session 3 ______ Session 4 ______ MY REGISTRATION RATE IS (please select one)
Free ‐ Presenters, guest speakers, and one participant of each FNSA member school (it is the school’s responsibility to ensure that only one person applies for this option). It does not have to be the authorized representative.
$75 Additional participant from FNSA member school
$250 Other participant ‐ All cheques and money orders are payable to First Nations Schools Association. ‐ For credit card payment, contact Tyrone or Vick at the number below. To be eligible for member school rates, a school must pay its 2008‐2009 membership fees by 4:30 pm, April 3/09. Incomplete registrations will not be accepted. Registrations are incomplete without registration fee, when registration fees apply. CANCELLATION POLICY: We will refund 50% of the registration fee up to April 3, 2009. After April 3rd we will be unable to issue refunds.
Send registrations to: First Nations Schools Association
[email protected] #113‐100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2 Toll‐free in BC: 1‐877‐422‐3672 T: 604‐925‐6087 F: 604‐925‐6097 Registration confirmations will be issued in the first week of April, 2009. If you do not receive a confirmation at that time, please contact the FNSA.
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accommodation Location: 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC Everyone, except presenters, guest speakers, staff and FNSA Board members, must make their own hotel arrangements directly with the Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites. Reserve your room by March 24th for the group rate (from $99 for the Coast Comfort Room, or $139 for the One Bedroom Suite with City View, plus tax, +$20 for an additional person). Hotel Reservations: 1‐800‐663‐1144 Give the group name “First Nations Schools Association” or “FNSA” Hours: Check‐in time: 3pm. Check‐out: noon. Parking: Daily 6am ‐ 6pm ‐ $12.00 ‐ non registered guests; Evening ‐ 6pm ‐ 6am ‐ $10.00 ‐ non registered guests; Hourly ‐ $4.00; In House Guests ‐ $19.00; Valet ‐ $26.00