Indigenous literacy students and Indigenous student leaders have been busy centering Indigenous perspectives with Counter stories and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim. Read more by Brandi Price, Indigenous Education Literacy Teacher on the Learn, Share Grow blog 👉 ow.ly/obqJ50S4Q1Y
ALT On the left, a digital illustration of Turtle Island, a map of North America is placed on top of a turtles back, with a dark blue background. On the right, text in black reads 'Turtle Island,' above a turtle illustration in a Coast Salish style. Below text in black reads ' By NVSD Indigenous Literacy students.'
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During #NAAW2024#NVSD school libraries have showcased that everyone's story matters. From protagonists navigating the world in wheelchairs to characters sharing their neurodiversity, library collections are filled with stories that reflect the rich tapestry of human experiences.
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ALT Text in white: Join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and lived experiences of individuals with disabilities and diverse abilities by visiting your school library. Embark on a journey where diversity knows no bounds!!
On the right are two photographs of glass displays with library books.
ALT Text in white: From protagonists navigating the world in wheelchairs to characters sharing their neurodiversity, school library collections are filled with stories that reflect the rich tapestry of human experiences.
On the right are two images of library books on wooden shelving displays.
As National AccessAbility Week wraps up, Janis Mann, District Principal of Inclusive Education shares a few highlights from this week, including a short video on student experiences. #NAAW2024
Read the full post on the Learn, Share, and Grow blog 👉 sd44.ca/District/LearnShareG…
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Summer Learning registration is OPEN for all students within and beyond the #NVSD44.
📚 Extend your learning
🎒Challenge yourself academically
📝 Fulfill your personal learning goals
For more information and to view the course list 👉 ow.ly/30NW50J7YZV
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A modern education should prepare learners to transfer their learning to new situations, not simply be able to "give back" what was told to them in the way it was taught. This collection of evidence by John Hattie both validates the value of, and supports, teaching for transfer.
LIBRARIES FOR LIFE! Happy Canadian Library Month. Throughout October, we'll be sharing tricks & library treats to help you learn more about the wealth of possibilities you can unlock using your library card.
#librariesforlife#librarylove#northvan#librarymonth
Summer Learning registration closes June 23 for ALL students! 🌞📚
🧐 explore and extend learning opportunities
🎒 fulfill educational requirements
🎓 earn graduation credits
For more information 👉 ow.ly/nxNE50NR1eM@NVSD44SL
Speaking with Kids About Truth and Reconciliation is an online course that includes thoughtful, practical, and developmentally-appropriate approaches for you to engage and have conversations with the children and young people in your life.
bit.ly/3Xw2x5Q
Always a pleasure to represent NVSD Summer Learning at Enhanced Programs Night. It was wonderful to connect with so many families from across the district.
Have you heard we’re launching a new DP language and culture course? If not, or if you’d like to learn more about the course or its pilot, join our free virtual session on 9 Nov at:
9 AM (GMT): bit.ly/3hnQGaI
OR
3 PM (GMT): bit.ly/3Tg8bqs
Differentiated instruction can be so personalized that it can’t be sustained. Here’s how to create a plan that will work long term.
edutopia.org/article/sustain…
Punishing the absence of a skill hoping it will produce the skill is absurd. You're not "teaching responsibility" when all you do is punish the absence of it. We would never teach academic skills like that. Teaching requires instruction & practice, not consequences. #ATAssessment
Labeling something formative does not make it so. An assessment is only formative when it's used formatively, so considering the subsequent action following the gathering of evidence is crucial; formative data collection without action is pointless & not formative #ATAssessment
As National Day for Truth & Reconciliation nears, here’s a gentle reminder of ways of being that support conversations in homes, schools & workplaces. And not just for next week, but the whole year.