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MARCH/APRIL SNAPSHOT TOPIC: Connection to Culture
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Transitions signify change which can be a gift, and also can present challenges for our teams, and our students. Change accompanies a range of big emotions, including hope, because at least some uncertainty is certain. However, what we can control is our approach, ensuring we pause to thoughtfully plan with all of the information we have, consider the pros and cons of ways to move forward, and choose the path of transformative success.
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Transitions further provide us with a rich opportunity to reflect on:
- what has been working well
- what hasn’t been working
- what has worked to mediate or overcome barriers
- potential areas of focus to learn, grow, and move forward in a better way
Please refer to our Support for Learning website
Transitions page for documents to support transition and see the documents listed below for transition support specific to our students moving from elementary to middle and from middle to secondary.
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District Transition Brief School teams are confident and familiar with supporting transitions for most students following typical transition timelines and processes. This document is intended to provide school teams with guiding considerations regarding transition planning for the few students having significant support needs.
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| Planning and Programming for Year 13
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Occasionally a student and their family will choose to attend school for an additional year following Grade 12, to support their pre-transition to adult life. In this case it is necessary for secondary school teams to consider how this additional year will | be planned to ensure continued student growth and development that is relevant and tailored to the student’s anticipated transition to community services.
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DESIGNATIONS SPRING REVIEW 2024 The week of April 8-12 school administration will receive the list of the specific students in their school who are identified to be reviewed. This Spring Designation Review specifically focuses on students with ASD, PDCH, IBI or MBS designations.
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When your school receives the list:
- Review the list of students who are identified for review with your School Based Team.
- All identified designation re-submissions should be uploaded to the Referral app by Friday, May 24, 2024. Please follow the directions regarding what documentation is required for the review.
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If you would like more information or have questions, please join us on Teams for a Spring 2024 Question & Answer Designation Session on Wednesday, April 10th - 3:15 - 4:00 pm
CLICK HERE TO JOIN MEETING
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ONGOING DESIGNATIONS
Designation requests continue to be processed through the District Referral App. The Designation Review Committee (ASD, IBI, PDCH) meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month to review new designation requests. If you could use support collaborating to coordinate a designation package or in using the app, please connect with your DLST.
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| GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNITY AGENCIES IN SCHOOLS
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As we continue to partner with community based services and agencies, we wanted to remind teams of this document that outlines best practices when looking at community based services to support students within our schools.
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| CYMH CONSULTATION & COLLABORATION
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We will be offering Spring Meetings with CYMH Clinicians for returning and new students to support access to shared planning with a community agency. Indigenous CYMH, Victoria CYMH, and Saanich CYMH Clinicians will be available to meet with Case Managers via Microsoft Teams.
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THE DEADLINE: Friday, April 5, 2024 for all required documentation for new and returning students to be emailed to Tara Leach. Once you have emailed all the required documents, you will receive a link to book your meeting(s) with the clinician. If you have any questions, please contact or
Tara Leach at (250) 475-4241 or
Debra Caso-Rohland at (250) 475-4111
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 | GVSD STUDENT SUPPORT HANDBOOK The 2023-24 Student Support Handbook outlines a framework for support that maximizes success and independence for all learners by encouraging children and youth to reach their full potential; engaging all learners in challenging programming; providing opportunities for access to all areas of the curriculum; and recognizing, acknowledging, and celebrating our differences.
VIEW HANDBOOK HERE
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CPABC was started in 1954 by a group of parents who wanted to assist their children living with cerebral palsy to reach their maximum potential within society. Today they are an independent charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. They provide support, education, and information throughout BC.
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| 2023 BC ADOLESCENT HEALTH SURVEY - SD 61 DATA
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Students in Grades 7-12 in this district participated in the 2023 BC Adolescent Health Survey. This wealth of student voice data informs our work in our schools and our community.
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| INCLUSION WORKSHOP Drs. Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, are offering a free, interactive inclusion workshop on April 9th. During the workshop - you’ll find out...
- How to handle resistance to change with ease and grace
- How to close the achievement gap for your students with disabilities
- What to look for when observing UDL and differentiation
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LIVES IN THE BALANCE ANNUAL SUMMIT
ON COLLABORATIVE & PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS The theme of this year's virtual Summit is "Voices of the Neurodivergent Community"
There will be wide array of breakout groups on topics related to neurodiversity and the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model. If you can't join in live, your free registration gives you access to the recordings for two weeks following the live event.
REGISTER HERE
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| POPARD SPRING WORKSHOPS FOR BC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
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APRIL HALF DAY WORKSHOPS - FREEApr 19 - Bringing IEP Goals to Life: From Paper to Practice Apr 22 - ASD & Homework: Tips for Teachers
Apr 22 - Using Visual Supports in the School Environment
Apr 26 - Helping Students w/ ASD Build Friendships Through Generalization
Apr 26 - Teaching Autistic Teenagers Friendship Skills Apr 26 - Supporting Girls with ASD Apr 26 - Structured Work Systems Apr 29 - Creating Effective Student Profiles Apr 29 - Enhancing Teaching & Learning Through Generalization
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