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the BCPVPA’s weekly electronic newsletter January 22, 2016

Inclusive Learning Leadership Opportunities Inspiring aviation leaders CAP awards Gordon Li on a Directors’ meeting

Creating the Future:

Partnerships for Inclusive Learning will take place at UBC, August 22–24. This three-day conference is intended for individuals who have an interest in inclusive learning and will include principals and vice-principals, teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, therapists and other members of a school-based team. This three-day event is designed to facilitate strategic approaches to inclusion and belonging for all students in B.C.’s elementary and secondary schools. Discussion areas include: Universal Design for Learning (Dr. Pat Mirenda); Positive Behaviour Supports (Dr. Brenda Fossett); Transition (Dr. Paul Malette); Literacy (Vicki Rothstein); and Self Regulated Learning (Dr. Nancy Perry & Dr. Deborah Butler). http://www.bcinclusivelearning.com

Leadership opportunities Kamloops invites applications for Superintendent. The successful can-

continues next page didate will, “have strong professional practice that is attuned to the best practice trends in education, but will anchor team-based decision making to solid and current educational research.” Apply by 11 pm, January 22 http://bit.ly/1UxaVf1 Richmond is seeking applications for the position of Director of Human Resources effective April 1. Among the responsibilities are: providing labour relations advice; interpreting and implementing collective agreements; facilitating contract agreements for exempt staff; and, ensuring appropriate levels of staffing are in place in support of student success while at the same time managing the staffing budget and making sure position control is maintained. Apply by 4 pm on January 25. http://bit.ly/1JwOE0g Sea to Sky invites applications from ‘forward thinking educational leaders’ for Vice-Principal positions. Apply by January 30. http://bit.ly/1TYPWBD Abbotsford invites applications for anticipated 2016/17 openings for Elementary and Middle Principals and Vice-Principals. Apply by January 31. http://bit.ly/1OOCqMJ Surrey invites applications for elementary Principals and Vice-Principals in anticipation of future vacancies. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated effective school leadership; possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; and, model instructional leadership Apply by 12 noon, February 1. http://bit.ly/12Ejf1M Sunshine Coast invites applications for anticipated Principal and VicePrincipal positions for the 2016/17 school year. Apply by 4:30 pm, Feb 5. http://bit.ly/1WyVHYB Mission invites applications for the position of Superintendent. “Due to the retirement of the incumbent, the District is looking for an energetic, innovative and progressive Superintendent who will be responsible to the Board of Education for the leadership and general management of the affairs of the District.” Apply by 4 pm, February 11 http://bit.ly/202A6tA eNews/1

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Leadership opportunities New Westminster invites applications for anticipated elementary, middle,

from previous page and secondary Principal positions. Applicants should be ‘dynamic leaders with proven records of exemplary teaching and administration.’ Short-listed candidates will be interviewed for the District Eligible Administrator Pool (DEAP). Successful candidates selected for the DEAP will be assigned to specific schools depending upon available vacancies and the suitability of the candidates. Apply by 4 pm, February 11 http://bit.ly/1Z9KtPe

Okanagan Skaha invites applications for Director of Instruction, Human Resources, effective Aug 1. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: management of internal staffing processes for teaching and support staff; management of external recruiting for teaching staff; and leave and disability management for teaching and support staff, including WorkBC claims. Apply by 4 pm, Feb Supervision for Learning is the BCPVPA’s eight- Safe 19. http://bit.ly/1V9tF4C month learning experience in which supervision for learning, school Okanagan Skaha is seeking applicaimprovement, and professional development are the key outcomes. tions from an experienced educational Based on a peer coaching model, there are five days of program leader to assume the position of VicePrincipal or Principal – Aboriginal Edudevelopment over the course of eight months and ongoing joint cation Programs, effective August 1 (or practice development with colleagues. The five days of program a mutually agreeable date.) The position development will take place between August 2016 and May 2017. will report to the Director of Instruction – Curriculum. As a member of District Registration fees are Staff, the successful candidate will pro$840 ($800 + $40 GST) for BCPVPA members and vide leadership and assume a wide range of responsibilities aimed at leading and $1207.50 ($1,150 + 57.50 GST) for non-members. promoting Aboriginal educational and Registration http://bit.ly/1Tl9NdN cultural initiatives across the district. http://bit.ly/1NxthMD

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Inspiring horizons Leaders in aviation & aerospace

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he Sky’s The Limit — Girls Fly Too! is an outreach program to inspire female future leaders in aviation, aerospace, marine and defence. This years’s event is set for March 12-13 (9 am to 5:30 pm) at the Abbotsford International Airport. Free flights are offered to females of all ages and there are numerous free hands-ons educational activities for everyone. Volunteers are also welcome. For information visit http://www.girlsfly2.ca

The Canadian Association of Principals has now posted information and nomination forms for its three major award programs:

The CAP and Jostens Distinguished Principal Award The CAP and Jostens Distinguished Vice-Principal Award The CAP Student Leadership Award Visit http://cdnprincipals.org/ for details

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President Gordon Li on this weekend’s Board of Directors’ meeting

his morning the Board of Directors meet at the BCPVPA office to share information and tackle an extensive agenda that will take them through mid-afternoon on Saturday. Harold Krische will provide a comprehensive overview on the Teachers’ Pension Plan consultation on proposed changes to the Plan. In my report to the Board, I will bring everyone up-to-date about recent meetings of the Innovation Partnership, the BCSTA Trustee Academy, education-related efforts on behalf of resettling refugees, and more. The Board will also hear a report from the Association’s Governance Committee (Director reps Brian Leonard and Darren Danyluk) about our work related to Chapter Council, Chapter Constitutions and Bylaws, Director liaison with Chapters, Board liai2015 — 2016 son with committees, and, future inservice for the Board. There will Board of Directors also be an opportunity to look over the agenda for the Chapter Council meeting, February 19-20, where we are scheduled to hear from both Pat President Gordon Li (Burnaby) Horstead (former Surrey Assistant Superintendent, now Project Lead, [email protected] Ministry of Education, Curriculum & Assessment) and Renzo del NePresident-elect Kevin Reimer (Comox Valley) gro, CEO of BCPSEA who will talk about the work of BCPSEA and his [email protected] vision of the role of principals and vice-principals in transforming the education agenda. Directors Susan Clough (Surrey) [email protected] Steve Dalla Lana (Prince George) [email protected] Darren Danyluk (Rocky Mountain) [email protected] David DeRosa (Kootenay-Columbia) [email protected] Heidi Grant (Nechako Lakes) [email protected] Brett Johnson (Greater Victoria) [email protected]

Earlier this week, in Vancouver, I attended the transforming education in BC workshop. Maureen Dockendorf (Superintendent of the Early Years) and Jan Unwin (Superintendent of Graduation and Transitions) lead teams of principals, vice-principals, and teachers through a series of activities to explore the implementation of the new curriculum framework. Yesterday afternoon, Kit and I met with about 100 members of the Vancouver Elementary Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association. We shared information about the good and diverse work of the BCPVPA and the value of membership in our Association. We also answered questions (often about pension and compensation issues), and learned about the challenges they face.

Bryan Johnson (Sooke) [email protected] Lee Karpenko (Prince George) [email protected] Carol-Ann Leidloff (Kootenay Lake) [email protected] Brian Leonard (Coquitlam) [email protected]

Have a great weekend, Gordon

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Nominations now open for the

BCPVPA’s 2016 Partnership Awards

The BCPVPA

is now accepting nominations from Chapters for its annual Partnership Awards. The Awards recognize the valuable support provided to principals, vice-principals, teachers and students by individuals or groups who have, over an extended period of time, demonstrated strong support for public education creating a direct benefit for students. The winners last year were Sheila Fedoruk (nominated by the Surrey PVPA); New Westminster Firefighters Charitable Association (nominated by the New Westminster PVPA); Coast Capital Savings, (nominated by the Victoria PVPA); and, Everybody Deserves a Smile, (nominated by the Comox Valley PVPA). Nominations must be submitted by Thursday, March 31, 2016. The Awards will be presented at the May 2016 Chapter Council meeting. Visit http://bit.ly/1MWn2fL to download a nomination form.

Call for Proposals Learning Forward December 3–7, Vancouver

Proposals are now being accepted (through February 1) for Learning Forward’s 2016 annual conference (Vancouver, December 3-7, 2016). The conference will provide educators with excellent content from local, national and global perspectives and offer strategies to build leaders at all levels of the K to 12 system. Information: http://proposals.learningforward.org

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