The CTA Lending Library is a collection of books meant to help teachers with their PD. Starting with the published works of speakers from our February PD days, this collection is available for teachers to borrow for six week periods to dig deeper into many current educational topics. Click on the logo to explore the collection.
Email lendinglibrary@cta43.org to get your account set up.

 

PD Power

Ignite43: Possibility

We will be hosting another inspiring Ignite43 event on May 16th at the Old Mill Boathouse in Port Moody. We are currently looking for about 6 more presenters to join us in sharing their stories, favourite lessons, and teachable moments around a theme of Possibility. If you’ve ever thought about presenting and wonder what it would be like, this is the perfect opportunity to try! The audience is always supportive and the mood of the evening is celebratory and relaxed. Presentation length is limited to 5 minutes.

Deadline to apply is Sunday, April 28th.

What is an Ignite?

“Ignite” is a PD evening hosted at a local venue with amazing presenters, lively conversation, and great food. Presenters are given 5 minutes to present their idea, with 20 slides rotating automatically every 15 seconds. The intention is to spark or “ignite” an idea and allow time to discuss and share ideas between presentations.

What do we mean by “Possibility”

Consider your practice through this lens: how do you find or inspire possibilities in our learning community? What have you learned on your personal journey through the possibilities in your life? What possibilities have your students amazed you with? If these questions just ignited a spark, please consider sharing it with us at Ignite43!

If you are interested in presenting on May 16, please contact Bree Weir.

Tickets for those wishing to attend the Ignite will be available shortly – watch your email and the next CTA Newsletter!

 

‘Teachers These Days” – Dr. Jody Carrington & Laurie McIntosh

You’re invited to join the Book Club! Please register here

Hosted by our amazing PD Committee members: Amanda Roberts, Jacqueline Favelle and Pali Mann. Location is at Pinetree Secondary in Room A211 at 3:45 pm – 5 pm on the dates below:

February 27, 2024 – CANCELLED. Another date will be rescheduled in the near future, be sure to RSVP!

 

Making Ends Meet Poverty Simulation (MEM) is an experiential learning exercise designed to offer a glimpse into the daily experiences and challenges faced by those who live in poverty in the Vancouver Lower Mainland. It is run by members of Dr. Stephen Wright’s Intergroup Relations and Social Justice lab at SFU, with a team of undergraduate volunteers trained to act as “service providers”. These volunteers are managed by Maitland Waddell, a PhD student in the IRSJ lab and the Project Coordinator of MEM.

If you are interested in hosting a workshop, or want to learn more about this project, click the image on the left to view the infographic uploaded to the SD43 OneDrive, or visit their website here

UNLEARNING THE COLONIAL:
Digging Deeper

Are you reading for AOEC’s Comeback Tour 2024?!

After our inaugural 2019 conference “Unlearning the Colonial”, we’re digging deeper into the learning, unlearning, and reckoning with interlocking systems of oppression in education and our society. To honour five years as Anti-Oppression Educators Collective, we have planned a special spring conference with award-winning Gitxsan journalist and author Angela Sterritt, a powerful lineup of all-day workshops, a mouth-watering catered lunch by Watari, and a spectacular performance by Byrne Creek Secondary student dancers! Don’t miss out! Register now!

When > April 27, 2024, Doors @ 8:30 am

Where >  Byrne Creek Secondary

For more information about the line-up of workshops, click here.

To register, click here.

 

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Ace 2024 – May 16 & 17, 2024 at the Executive Plaza Hotel, Metro Vancouver, the 8th Adult Centred Education Conference.

The Adult Centred Education Conference is a curated conference intended for anyone who considers themselves an Adult Educator.  Do you teach, instruct, profess, educate or otherwise engage adult learners?  A variety of adult education experts are selected from Canada and the United States, bringing adult education practitioners and researchers together. 

Thursday, May 16th 8am – 5 pm  (Buffet Lunch and Dinner included with registration)

Keynote is Dr. Shahana Alibhai, with other speakers joining: Jonny Kalambay, Mary Bertucci and Dr. Dustin Louie.

Friday, May 17th 8am – 2:45pm (Buffet Lunch included with registration)

Keynote is Romeo Dallaire, with other speakers joining: Dr. Alec Couros, Dr. Julie Clayton and Roberta Power.

For more information click the ACE logo to the left, to register, click here.

A Shakesperience

Take a lively 60-minute ride, written by Bard Education Director Mary Hartman

Five talented performers delight in Shakespeare’s language and revel in the art of asking questions.

For more information click here

Well Teacher Group

Keep checking for updates using this link

Virtual Event, details here

BCTF PD Calendar

PD Opportunities Across the Province

BCTF PD Calendar

Earth Day Panel: Monday April 22, 2024 - 12 -1pm

Join us at this virtual event with engaging conversations between our panelists to connect advocates demanding adequate and fair protections for all when faced with extreme heat

For more information, click here

May 1, 2024 5:30-9:30pm

Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver. Event will feature an information fair, speakers, live music, food provided by Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine, workshops and more!

Featuring labour and political cartoonist Sam Wallman

For more information, click here