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:
Taking Our Learning Outside
Nesika Elementary
At Nesika, our staff are dedicated to creating meaningful outdoor learning experiences that actively engage students. We believe learning extends beyond the classroom, and we intentionally incorporate outdoor opportunities that are both purposeful and inspiring.
Deepening Understanding Through Secwépemc Teachings
Nesika Elementary
On our last professional development day, a few Nesika teachers had the privilege of participating in a session focused on learning about the history, culture, and traditions of the Secwépemc Nation within Secwépemcúl’ecw.
Hands On Learning for Teachers and Students Alike
Nesika Elementary
At Nesika, we are continually seeking innovative and meaningful ways to engage our learners in both academic pursuits and environmental education. In this photo, our teachers are participating in a recent professional development session, where they are learning how to upcycle everyday materials and
Assessment Practices Collaboration
Nesika Elementary
This past pro-d, a group of English and French teachers worked collaboratively on aligning assessment practices between the French and English programs in our school.
Learning Through Collaboration
Nesika Elementary
The French Immersion teachers at Nesika have spent the month of September collaborating on improving instruction in classrooms. Teachers are learning about new French Literacy Assessments and how to improve phonics instruction in the French Classroom.
Teachers Collaborate on Student Literacy
Nesika Elementary
Teacher leader Melissa Therrien has been collaborating with teacher Marina Campsall demonstrating a new approach to unlocking content area literacy with older students. The teachers co-teach the whole group with reading long multisyllabic words and comprehending content area text.
Student Teachers Building Capacity with Numeracy Consultant
Nesika Elementary
One of our Teacher Candidates Marie (TRU) led the learning, hosting well-known numeracy consultant Carole Fullerton in her grade 2/3 practicum classroom. Several of our primary teachers were able to take part as well!
International Teacher Candidate Joins Nesika
Nesika Elementary
Anila Joy joined the Nesika team this week! Ms. Joy is originally from India and is currently enrolled in the Masters of Education program at TRU and is completing a practicum requirement as part of the new TWINQ Project (Teachers with International Teaching Qualifications).
Québécois Author Alexandra Larochelle
Nesika Elementary
La classe de Mme Jones had the privilege of a visit from Québécois author Alexandra Larochelle who shared her story of how she became an author at age 10, followed by a Q&A period. Tellement excitant!
Students Succeed at Legion Remembrance Contest
Nesika Elementary
We’re pleased to share that several Nesika students placed in this year's Williams Lake Legion Remembrance Day poster and literary contest. Congratulations! The students will be invited to a ceremony in which they will be recognized for their achievements.
More Good Questions
Nesika Elementary
All of our teaching staff had a chance to learn from numeracy expert consultant Carole Fullerton yesterday. Carole led learning rounds focused on assessment in Ms. Kolinsky and Mme Jones’ classrooms, while other teachers were released from their classrooms to observe and learn.
Building Capacity at Nesika
Nesika Elementary
Teachers, with the support of helping teacher Natalie Ohlhauser, collaborated over an early dinner to assess the Nesika students' literacy work. DART, EPRA and SWW were all looked at and discussed in both English and French.
Nesika Focuses on WILD Teaching
Nesika Elementary
Nesika school is in our final year of the HCTF WILD Schools program. Every year as part of our commitment, teachers participate in an HCTF professional development workshop. Teacher leaders at Nesika have been learning alongside students each time - actively engaging with the learning.