This year’s Welcome Wagon program is a huge success! The group has finished up their third session which was focused around Differentiation where the group many different ways to help get the group get started with differentiating their classrooms to support all of the learners. Their next session will be focused on supporting teacher mental […]
Welcome to the ISABC family Quinn Lily Fisher! Congratulations to Bonnie Fisher, ISABC coordinator, for having a beautiful second child. Quinn Lily Fisher was born on November 1, 2020 but with COVID restrictions in effect, the ISABC office has not had the chance to meet her personally. We are very excited for Bonnie and her […]
The 2020 ISABC Student Leadership Program was launched in late October with at least 16 schools committed. The program is entirely virtual for 2020-2021. It brings grade 7-8 students from across the ISABC community together in a non-competitive environment to explore important issues such as SOGI, Indigenous World Views and Anti-Racism. Each school group will […]
Led by Natassja By, Director of Performing Arts at Mulgrave School, the 2020-21 Team Leadership Program is underway with 12 enthusiastic participants from Brockton School, Meadowridge School, Mulgrave School, Southpointe Academy, Stratford Hall, and West Point Grey Academy. To date, participants have completed two workshops for the program discussing non-directive coaching, leading difficult conversations, reflective inquiry […]
This past weekend launched the ISABC Prospective Heads’ Residency Weekend Retreat held at remote venues on the Shawnigan Lake School premises far away from students and staff. It was a fun-filled eventful weekend of knowledge sharing, mentorship, and most importantly connectivity. The sessions focused on personal values, leadership style and getting to know oneself and […]
The ISABC is excited to welcome Jane Reitsma, who will be covering Bonnie Fisher’s maternity leave as Executive Coordinator. Jane comes to the ISABC from a community and international development education background. Jane received her Bachelor of Education degree at UBC with a focus on social justice. After spending time working for UBC, Jane created […]
Student motivation and organization can be tricky in this new online learning environment. Our new 6-session Executive Function Online Coaching package supports families with the transition to remote learning. We can help students experience success with their learning, no matter the format!
Useful Links COVID 19 Planning Resources The Ministry of Education Keep Learning website “7 Tips for talking to kids about COVID-19” poster on the Fraser Health website Mar. 27 – A joint letter for Parents from Minister Fleming and the BCCPAC Frequent Asked Questions “Continuity of Learning in the K-12 education system” Information about COVID-19, […]
Grade 10 student Taya Lee is using her drive and self-motivation to lend a helping hand, by starting a non-profit online tutoring organization called ‘School Helpers.’ The organization offers free one-on-one tutoring and support for students across Vancouver Island in Grades 4 to 9. They provide educational resources and a drop in question forum for […]
FOR ACTION – Video Address from Dr. Bonnie Henry: Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has prepared a special video address to thank teachers, educational assistants and school staff for all their work during these unprecedented times. As we continue to flatten the COVID-19 curve in B.C., it is crucial that we maintain the supports […]