August 18/19  ASCD Differentiated Instruction

Location:  Vancouver, BC

ASCD is offering two Differentiated Instruction workshops at the Marriott Pinnacle.  One session will be desinged for classroom teachers and the other for teacher supervisors, curriculum specialists and school administrators.ASCD Institute Differentiated Instruction Aug..docx

August 22 - 26:  Touch 'n Go 2011

Location:  George Bonner Middle, SD79

Choose from a variety of workshops on 21st Century integration of interactive and mobile technology.  Go to http://touchngo.sd79.bc.ca/ for details and to register. 

August 25th, 2011:  Promoting Mental Health in BC Schools.

Location:  Riverview Hospital, Coquitlam BC

This event is free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  It is the result of an ongoing collaboration with a number of organizations including the BC Children's Hospital and BCTF.  Registration closes June 30th. Summer Institute Registration Flyer2011.pdf 

August 27 - 31:  French Lanuage Evaluation Diploma Training

Location:  BCTF Building, Vancouver, BC

The French Language Coordinators are offering a French Language Evaluation Diploma training (DELF).  The training is funded by the the BC Ministry of Education.  Registration is limited to 60 teachers, first come, first served.  For more information please contact Moh Chelali mchelali@bctf.ca or 1-800-663-9163

August 29 - 31:  NVSD Summer Institute

Location:  Leo Marshall Curriculum Centre, North Vancouver

Enrich your teaching practice.  Three full days of workshops centered around 21st century learning in language, reading, writing and math curriculum.  See flyer for more information and to register.  summer institute 2011 external flyer.pdf

August 30:  Campbell River Summer Pro-D

Location:  Campbell River

IN case you are in Campbell River on this date, there are a number of workshops put on by the Pro-D Committee.  Of interest is a 3 hour workshop by Adrienne Gear.  Out of district registrants are charged $50.  For more information, go to http://registration.sd72.bc.ca/

August 31, Engaging the 21st Century Learner

Location: SD 69  - Parksville Community and Conference Centre

Time: 8:00 - 4:00

Karen Hume, bestsellillng author of "Start Where They Are and Evidence to Action" discusses five aspects of schooling where teachers can make a positive difference to student engagement.  They are Competence, Creativity, Community, Context, and Challenge.

August 31 - September 1:  Jump Start Conference

Location: Wellington Secondary

Time:  9:00 - 3:00

Hands-on and practical two days of workshops, engineered to help you deal with the realities of today’s classrooms.  See flyer for details.  2011 jump start poster.doc jump start registration 2011.doc