The highest leverage strategy of educational improvement efforts is the development of staff capacity. In collaboration with the Cariboo-Chilcotin Teachers Association we are making significant investments in quality professional learning for educators in current, research-based practice to increase knowledge and confidence.
Some examples of the work of are:
- Shifting from one-off workshops to a robust learning series with successive professional development sessions and classroom learning rounds, time to practice and reflect in between, and a community of practice network to support one another
- Learning Series with exceptional BC, Canadian, and global leaders in numeracy, literacy, educational research, inclusion, resilience and trauma-informed practice.
- Common district assessments with support for learning how to administer them, analyze results, and use what is learned to plan for instruction
- District mental health plan
- Full program of support for new teachers in their first three years
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER with support for professional learning in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District:
No Hands, No Problem! Saving Fred!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Our Grade 4/5 students were busy putting their problem-solving skills to the test with a fun STEM challenge called "Saving Fred!" Poor Fred the Worm found himself in a tricky situation!
Focus on Fluency & Comprehension!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
What a fantastic workshop with Julie Knevel during our April 24 Professional Development Day! At the beginning of the year, Julie taught a Pro-D Workshop on how to use the 6 Minute Solution in classrooms.
TD Snap, Talkers & Communication Boards with Charlotte Lundeen!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
During our February staff meeting this Tuesday, Charlotte Lundeen joined the MSE staff to present on the TD Snap system, also known as “Talkers.” Staff had the opportunity to explore the system firsthand using iPads that Charlotte provided.
Learning How to Work with Leather!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
What a fantastic workshop run by Calvin Williams during our February 13 Professional Development Day! We got to learn about the process of tanning leather from start to finish and the different ways of Tanning, Chrome and Vegetable.
Literacy Week Day 2!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Today was Day 2 of Literacy Week! We had the pleasure of having Wildland Firefighter Zach Herrick & Community Engagement Specialist Madison Dahl from Cariboo Fire Centre come read the beautiful book "Wildfires" to Ms. Pagé's class today! They stayed for 45 mins to answer all the student questions!!
The Giving Tree - Traditional Metis Story Pro-D!
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mrs. Merth, Ms. Apryl, Ms. Pagé, and Ms. Sukaroff participated in "The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Metis Story" Pro-D this Monday! What a fantastic way to spend a day developing professionally and increasing their instructional capacity! Thanks for the photo Mrs. Merth!
Collaborative Assessment
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Teachers gathered after school to collaborate on literacy assessments across all grade levels. Thoughtful, professional conversations lead to plans to take the information back to the classroom so that all students benefit. Special thanks to Marianne O.
St. Joseph's Mission - Learning, Understanding, Feeling
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Ms. Katsura, Mrs. Campbell, Ms. Soichuk, and Ms. Campsall, along with many other educators from Cariboo Chilcotin School District, took part in a tour of the grounds where St. Joseph’s Mission once operated.
Strive for Five Conversations. Educators Collaborating
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Kaarina Fichtner, teacher from Marie Sharpe, is leading the primary collaboration group literacy book club this year. Over 20 teachers and administrators throughout Cariboo Chilcotin School District have enrolled to read Strive for Five Conversations, and will meet regularly to discuss each section
Teaching with Intention
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Natalie Craig's class is working on setting goals for themselves to improve in our district's key focus areas of literacy and numeracy. Dedicated work by both the students and teacher have led to great growth and progress this school year.
Collectively Working on Literacy
Marie Sharpe Elementary
Mountview Elementary
This year our entire primary group has dedicated themselves to teaching literacy intentionally and purposefully. Students work in small groups with EAs, Indigenous Support Workers, and teachers to work on literacy skills that target their level.