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Pause - Understand - Act
February 2023 

Powerfully pausing is only the first step in better decision-making. It’s what we do next that will have impactful consequences. When we pause, it gives us the space and grace to seek or gather understanding in order to: 
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a. identify the root* of what is occurring for a student or a colleague, from your perspective, and also when appropriate, including student voice and colleague collaboration,
b. consider barriers* getting in the way of success or calm,
c. generate strategies* with which to best move forward, and
d. finally, acting* with compassion.

When we pause and gather understanding before acting, it allows us to do as Archbishop Desmond Tutu has insightfully offered, “where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” Pausing gives us the opportunity as ‘human developers’ to “go upstream” to understand so that we can act ‘smarter, not harder,’ and with greater compassion to further develop our culture of care.
*Dr. Laurie Faith has an excellent barrier/strategy model/video that is inclusive of students on her website 

*Dr. Jean Clinton, author of Love Builds Brains, as well as a Ted talk and multiple rich Youtube talks, offers incredible insights specific to understanding development to respond to it, recognizing and promoting helpful stress and mediating toxic stress, and a development relationship framework to build solid roots for a child to flourish.

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Pause. Productivity is overrated. What counts most is the quality of output, not the quantity. People may be impressed by the volume you produce, but impact depends on the value you create. Success isn’t about getting more things done. It’s about doing more worthwhile things well. - Adam Grant

Understand. You can’t properly process thoughts if your insides are telling you you are standing in front of a tiger. - Peter Levine

Act. The answer to the world’s most significant human-centered problem is simply this: we are just wanting to be acknowledged and feel seen. Then, and only then, will we rise. 
- Dr. Jody Carrington

 

 

 

2 TO READ AND WATCH

READ - The Power of a Pause: Why It Helps to Stop Before Deciding
If you asked me what‘s the one piece of wisdom everyone should take, it would be to pause before deciding. It is as simple as that. No mental models, no insights into cognitive biases – although being aware of them certainly helps. 
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WATCH - The SD61 Principles of Assessment represent current understanding of culturally responsive, research-based assessment practices and the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning. Explore supports for the Principles of Assessment through video, related resources, and grade specific examples. Visit website

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1 QUESTION

How much curiosity and gathering of understanding is embedded in my processes supporting student planning? Does my curiosity change my processes and planning for students, or are my processes fixed?

FEBRUARY SNASHOT TOPIC: Resolving Conflict

Pink Shirt Day February 22, 2023

This year we are introducing the importance of being kind to ourselves. Kindness to ourselves is kindness to others. As our own well-being increases, we are more able and likely to be patient, supportive, forgiving, and loving. To take care of others, we have to take care of our self; otherwise we start running on empty. As we grow in happiness and inner strength we have more to offer to others.
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District Based Information

Designation Compliance - February 28th

Where? Chief Petty Officers' Mess, Rainbow Room 1575 Lyall St.
What? Morning workshop - Best Practices for Ministry Designations
We will review the outcome of the quality review and focus on next steps to support best practice for designation process and for IEP/programming implementation.
When? Tuesday, February 28th from 9:00 - 11:45am
Who? We request at least one SBT member attend. An administrator and SBT teacher would be ideal.
Note: Please make efforts to attend without requiring TTOC release. District Release will be limited to extenuating circumstances - school admin please contact Sean M. to discuss.
How? RSVP to this link

 

 

 

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4 Keys to CB-IEPs - Under Construction: Open to “Test Driving”
As we continue to dive into the CB-IEP process together, we are listening, learning, and responsively refining our supports. To continue this responsivity, we’d like you to see what we’re doing, feel free to “test drive” it, and offer your feedback. We’re including the DRAFT of our 4 Keys to CB-IEPs with a Guiding CB-IEP Process Checklist.
The intention with 4 Keys is to offer both an accessible starting point for those just dipping their toes in, and easy-to-remember, quick hit approach prompts to keep in mind for those diving and swimming in the deep end. The Guiding CB-IEP Process Checklist  aligns with the 4 Keys while offering a step-by-step checklist from start to “finish” with:
  1. CB-IEP Meeting Preparation
  2. CB-IEP Team Meeting
  3. Professional Team CB-IEP Writing, and
  4. Assess, Reflect, Respond which reminds us that the CB-IEP is a responsive and ongoing goal-setting and planning process rather than a product.

 

 

 

Thirdwave Transportation Special Needs Busing/BC Transit application process will be from Friday, March 17 (9:00 am) to Friday, April 28 (5:00 pm). Click here for more information

WorkBC Youth Employment Program Placement - Please refer to the Youth Employment Program Placement Guide to explore various employment support and opportunities for youth.

Designation Requests continue to be processed through the District Referral App. The Designation (ASD, IBI, PDCH) Review Committee meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month to review new designation requests. If you could use support collaborating to coordinate a designation package or support using the app, please feel free to connect with your DLST: Breanne Glover (Elementary), Laurissa Evancio (Middle), and Debra Caso-Roland (Secondary)
  Professional  Learning
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New SFU Graduate Diploma: Simon Fraser University Advanced Professional Studies will be launching a Fostering Belonging: Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in Education Graduate Diploma program beginning September 2023. It is encouraged to apply early due to limited online and in-person spaces in the program.
Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving  May 18 & 19th  Join Dr. Ross Greene and explore his Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model for recognizing and reducing challenging behaviors across diverse settings. Registration

POPARD Learning Opportunities - free half day workshops for BC School employees

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