BCSSA Virtual Professional Learning Session – Anti-Racism

Anti-Racism hosted by Beth Applewhite and Kenneth Headley September 21st, from 8:00 – 9:00am Online via Zoom Beth Applewhite (she/her) is the District Principal of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with the Burnaby School District that is on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (TsleilWaututh) people. She…

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New BCSSA Member and Newly Appointed Superintendent Gathering, August 16, 2023

BCSSA New Member and Newly Appointed Superintendents Gathering New BCSSA Members and newly appointed Superintendents are encouraged to join a session on August 16th designed to facilitate introductions, and an opportunity to meet other new members. The focus of the day will be an introduction to Compassionate Systems and how it aligns with the Spirit…

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BCSSA Summer Leadership Gathering 2023

REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE HERE Registration* is now open for the 2023 BCSSA Summer Leadership Gathering:  Stewardship for the Future of all Children August 16th to 18th at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler This year, we are thrilled to have Will Richardson as our keynote speaker. Will is the co-founder of the Big Questions Institute and…

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BCSSA Online Professional Learning Session – Anti-Racism

Anti-Racism Presented by Kevin Godden, Superintendent – SD34 Friday, March 3rd, from 8:00 – 9:00am Online via Zoom While it is not new, equity- particularly racial equity- has come to the forefront of our consciousness in the discourse about educational transformation. We know that racism continues to be a formidable obstacle to our aspirations, but…

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BCSSA 2023 The Spirit of Leadership

Getting your Ducks in a Row: Aligning Structures with your Vision for Learning Presented by Jordan Tinney, Leadership Consultant Date: Thursday, April 20th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm with lunch served at noon Location: Westin Bayshore Vancouver The Spirit of Leadership speaks to the wisdom of leaders to identify, connect and alter systems and structures to…

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BCSSA 2023 Spring Forum

Please join us for the BCSSA 2023 Spring Forum Wayi Wah! Paddling Stronger Together: A Day of Focused Learning and Reflection with Jo Chrona As we continue to respond the TRC Calls to Action, and further understand the impacts of the Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 9th Professional Standard for BC…

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BCSSA Online Professional Learning Session – Power and Politics

Power and Politics Presented by Janet Stewart, Consultant and BCSSA Mentor Friday, February 24th, from 8:00 – 9:00am Online via Zoom Organizational power – who has it and who doesn’t – and how political activities appear within the workplace are issues that leaders navigate daily. Ironically, these important factors often go un-noticed and un-named.  An…

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BCSSA Online Professional Learning Session

Introduction to Decolonizing Leadership Presented by Robert Clifton – SD82, Director of Instruction, Indigenous Education Friday, January 13th, from 8:00 – 9:00am Online via Zoom Our one hour together will offer some considerations of how we place ourselves in the work of decolonization.  The intention is to awaken some essential considerations as you grow and expand…

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