 Sponsored by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the annual British Columbia Teachers’ Institute on Parliamentary Democracy is an intensive four-day professional development opportunity for teachers of social studies and related subjects in elementary, middle and secondary school. Participating teachers return to their schools with an enhanced understanding of parliamentary democracy and political process in B.C.
Upcoming Session The next session of the B.C. Teachers' Institute on Parliamentary Democracy will be held from October 16-20, 2018 in Victoria. Applications are being accepted until June 29, 2018. Thank you to the 30 teachers from across the province who participated in the October 2017 session of the B.C. Teachers' Institute on Parliamentary Democracy. During an intensive four days in Victoria, the teachers collaborated to produce six engaging new lesson plans on topics related to governance, parliamentary procedure and democracy. Visit the Learning Resources page to access all lesson plans.
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What would you take if you had to suddenly leave your home? The Suitcase Project asked yonsei and gosei (fourth and fifth generation Japanese Canadian and Americans) what they would pack if uprooted from their homes at a moment's notice, like their ancestors had to during the internment in BC in the 1940s. The BCTF strongly supports examining historical wrongs during the intermediate grades through Social Studies. This exhibit displays the impact of this unfortunate part of Canada's history on Japanese Canadians both then and now.
Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre 6688 Southoaks Crescent Burnaby BC V5E 4M7 Tel: 604.777.7000 When: Grand opening June 16th, 2 - 5 pm teacher appreciation night!Join the aquarium staff on this fun evening honoring educators who make a difference in the region. Ocean Wise appreciates everything the teachers and educators in our region do to inspire the next generation of students. They want to show their love of teachers with a special night just for you! This event is FREE to all educators, principals, teacher candidates and non-formal educators! Enjoy a cash bar, giveaways and discounts of field trips! Who? For all educators, administrators and support staff (19+ only) Price: Free, but register to guarantee your spot Location: The Vancouver Aquarium  RSVPJune 28 2018, 5:30 - 9:30 pm New Westminster Classrooms To Communities Education Network Solstice Celebration
Join other K-12 educators, post-secondary educators, community partners, collaborators and champions for change at this FREE networking event!
June 28 2018, 5:30–9:30PM Judge Begbie's, New Westminster  To celebrate both the reopening of the Gallery after an extensive renovation and the 10th anniversary of revealing the vital and diverse Indigenous cultures of the Northwest Coast through the extraordinary work of Bill Reid and inspirational contemporary art the Gallery is pleased to offer FREE admission to the Gallery along with a whole weekend of free events at their downtown Vancouver location.
When: June 16th and 17th, 2018 Where: 639 Hornby St. Vancouver V6C 2G3 Times: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm More Information: https://www.billreidgallery.ca/pages/10-year-anniversary-activities  The Learning First Peoples Summer Institute is designed to support educators to bring quality, authentic First Peoples teaching and learning into BC classrooms. Comprised of two different sessions, which can be selected individually, the sessions will introduce resources that focus on themes, issues and topics of importance to First Peoples learning and informed by the First Peoples Principles of Learning. Each session will include print resources, activities and opportunities for professional dialogue and networking. August 20-22, 2018 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC SESSIONS Aug. 20-21, 2018 English First Peoples 10, 11 and 12 Teacher Resource Guide Aug. 22, 2018 First Nations Governance Models Teacher Resource (Elem/Sec) and Modern Day Treaty in BC Teacher Resource (Elem/Sec) REGISTRATION & EVENT RESOURCES: www.fnesc.ca/summerinstitute
Event contact: Riannon Nahanee toll-free 1-877-422-3672 riannonn@fnesc.ca Esri Canada’s Education and Research group is excited to announce our inaugural Student Story Map Competition! They invite you to submit student entries for a chance to win one of our top 3 prizes and a chance to win a trip to San Diego in July 2018! Competition closes Thursday, May 24th. Learn more about the competition and how to enter: https://bit.ly/2JNUzzF   This workshop is designed to help educators effectively integrate First Peoples content/perspectives and the First Peoples Principles of Learning into classrooms and schools.
CHOICE OF DATES: May 18, 2018 | May 26, 2018 LOCATION: Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront, 1133 West Hastings Street See the attached Flyer for more information and how to register. FLYER Integrating Content Workshop Vancouver 2018 May 18 and 26.pdf Please register early – it is anticipated these workshops will fill to capacity.  Do you teach Grade 6 or 7? Are your students passionate about technology or the environment? The CBC is looking for you! The deadline for entering CBC's science fair is April 15th. Check out the criteria for entering on their website. Curiosity in Action!
 Educators are invited to the Winter Network gathering on January 29 from 4-6pm! The theme for this meeting is Indigenous Education
Guest Presenter, Laura Tait, Director of Instruction, Aboriginal Education, SD68 Nanaimo Ladysmith will be presenting on the AESN Transitions project, and our hosts, Jennifer Delvecchio and Brandon Curr, District Principal of Aboriginal Education, will be sharing their work in Burnaby this year. Join us for some light refreshments and inspiring conversations. Bring a friend! Print the following attached image or share it out on Facebook, Twitter and other networking spaces. This group is open to all curious minds and educators. Date: Monday, January 29, 2018 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm Location: Burnaby Central Secondary (Library), 6011 Deer Lake Parkway, Burnaby BC Please RSVP to noii.aesn@gmail.com If you forget to RSVP and still want to come, please do. The RSVP simply helps us with catering numbers. Thank you and see you soon! PS: The year-end meeting will be held on June 7, 2018 (location TBA) Registration is now open for the May 11-12, 2018 NOII Symposium, ‘Brave Bold Action’ See the attached flyer for more information: 2018 NOII Symposium Flyer.pdf Web: www.noii.ca | Facebook: www.facebook.com/noiiaesn | Twitter @noiiaesn |
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