Professional Development Opportunities
ISABC Pro-D Day | Upcoming Pro-D | Offer Pro-D
Welcome to the ISABC’s Professional Development Opportunities page, where you can find upcoming workshops and sessions to support your ongoing professional growth.
In addition to our workshops and sessions, we offer several leadership programs throughout the year, including the Team Leadership Program and the Student Leadership Program. These programs are designed to develop and enhance leadership skills and capabilities, while providing a supportive and collaborative environment for participants to learn and grow.
At ISABC, we are committed to providing high-quality Professional Development opportunities to support your ongoing learning and development. We look forward to supporting you on your professional journey.
Upcoming Pro-D
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
ISABC Anti-Racism Pro-D
Where: In-person at York House School
Cost: $25
Audience: Open to all – anybody who is working with students/staff exposed to Anti-Asian racism or who has experienced racism themselves.
Session Overview:
In the lead-up to Asian Heritage Month in May, we will explore the problematic notion of the Asian “race” and how the face of anti-Asian racism has evolved in Canada. We will discuss specific scenarios that have arisen within schools and discuss and rehearse strategies on how to address racism. Participants should have tangible tools to use in their context to identify, address and mitigate racism.
Registration closed.
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Administrators: Accessibility Information Session
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
Audience: Administrators
How accessible is your school?
Join our session with Chris to learn more about accessibility and how you can build a more inclusive school.
Chris Lytle, works for Untapped Accessibility and is an accomplished accessibility advocate. He will be speaking to both administrators and teachers on the importance of accessibility in schools and will provide practical tools to help schools/classrooms become more inclusive.
Overview of the Administrator’s Session:
- Responsibilities of schools under the BC Human Rights Code
- The differences between accommodations and accessibility
- Appropriate use of language
- How to support colleagues at work through adaptive technology
- Types of policies should a school have in place
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Educators: Accessibility Information Session
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
Audience: Educators
How accessible is your school?
Join our session with Chris to learn more about accessibility and how you can build a more inclusive school.
Chris Lytle, works for Untapped Accessibility and is an accomplished accessibility advocate. He will be speaking to both administrators and teachers on the importance of accessibility in schools and will provide practical tools to help schools/classrooms become more inclusive.
Overview of the Educator’s Session:
- Practical tools and resources on how to make a classroom accessible
- Working with students with accessibility concerns
- Appropriate use of language
- How to use adaptive technology
- Responsibilities of educators under the BC Human Rights Code
Time & Date TBC
ISABC AI Tinker & Trial Pro-D
Where: St. John’s School
Cost: ISABC Colleagues – a $25 fee covers refreshments and lunch, charged directly to your school; External participants – the fee is $50
Audience: Classroom teachers and administrators (and anyone interested in this fast-changing arena)
Session Overview:
Join us for an immersive Professional Development day focused on AI in education. Featuring keynotes, subject-based learning, and hands-on AI strategy sessions, this event fosters cross-school collaboration on topics like AI in assessment, ethics, student safety, and privacy. Gain insights into classroom AI applications, engage in meaningful discussions, and explore administrative aspects of AI use. This Pro-D offers a comprehensive look at integrating AI into educational settings, ensuring you leave with actionable knowledge and new connections.
Registration & more details coming soon.
Interested?
If you or your school is offering a professional development opportunity or you are interested and open to sharing your expertise please complete our quick form to open up your offering to fellow ISABC colleagues. The ISABC will help distribute the opportunity for shared learning across the association.
We will connect with you to discuss your workshop in further detail once you have completed the interest form. Thank you for offering to share your expertise!