After a great BCPVPA Board of Directors meeting yesterday, I am excited about today’s workshop on good governance of boards, then Ideas and then the chapter council. Long day, but going to be great. #BCPVPA
February 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
After a great BCPVPA Board of Directors meeting yesterday, I am excited about today’s workshop on good governance of boards, then Ideas and then the chapter council. Long day, but going to be great. #BCPVPA
Our 2025 Co-Chairs- Jeff Maynard SD48 & Riley McMitchell SD39 - open the BCPVPA Connecting Leaders Conference along with BCPVPA President Dr. Shannon Behan, SD48 Chair Rebecca Barley, & Principals Shawne Callihoo SD43 & Rose MacKenzie SD39.
Tomorrow we welcome @simonbreakspear.bsky.social #edusky
Tomorrow we welcome @simonbreakspear.bsky.social #edusky
October 24, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Our 2025 Co-Chairs- Jeff Maynard SD48 & Riley McMitchell SD39 - open the BCPVPA Connecting Leaders Conference along with BCPVPA President Dr. Shannon Behan, SD48 Chair Rebecca Barley, & Principals Shawne Callihoo SD43 & Rose MacKenzie SD39.
Tomorrow we welcome @simonbreakspear.bsky.social #edusky
Tomorrow we welcome @simonbreakspear.bsky.social #edusky
If you're wanting to learn about #StructuredLiteracy and see how educators are changing their practice in British Columbia, join us! Everyone welcome - teachers, EAs, ECEs, principals, management, trustees. Change is happening!
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#BCEdChat
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
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December 5, 2024 at 3:16 AM
If you're wanting to learn about #StructuredLiteracy and see how educators are changing their practice in British Columbia, join us! Everyone welcome - teachers, EAs, ECEs, principals, management, trustees. Change is happening!
#BCEd
#BCEdChat
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
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#BCEdChat
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
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Hello World! researchED Canada is now on Blue Sky and we are looking for birds of a feather! Join us if you share our commitment to challenging orthodoxies, posing the right questions, and demonstrating what works in classrooms.
December 18, 2024 at 3:56 PM
The BCPVPA & our members are grateful to have supported the development of these critical Ministry guidelines bit.ly/RacismResponse that help BC educators in addressing common issues of racial harm in schools & in understanding the impact of incidents of hate on our communities. #edusky
March 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The BCPVPA & our members are grateful to have supported the development of these critical Ministry guidelines bit.ly/RacismResponse that help BC educators in addressing common issues of racial harm in schools & in understanding the impact of incidents of hate on our communities. #edusky
The BCPVPA is happy to be here on Bluesky! 🦋
We support and represent school and district Principals and Vice-Principals in the public education system in British Columbia, Canada, through professional learning, leadership development, and employment relationship support. We'd love to connect!
We support and represent school and district Principals and Vice-Principals in the public education system in British Columbia, Canada, through professional learning, leadership development, and employment relationship support. We'd love to connect!
November 15, 2024 at 3:58 PM
The BCPVPA is happy to be here on Bluesky! 🦋
We support and represent school and district Principals and Vice-Principals in the public education system in British Columbia, Canada, through professional learning, leadership development, and employment relationship support. We'd love to connect!
We support and represent school and district Principals and Vice-Principals in the public education system in British Columbia, Canada, through professional learning, leadership development, and employment relationship support. We'd love to connect!
BCPVPA members have elected six new Directors who will join the current Directors on the 2026-2027 BCPVPA Board on July 1, 2026. Deep appreciation to our members who put their names forward as candidates, and thank you to our members who took part in the vote! #EduSky
May 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
BCPVPA members have elected six new Directors who will join the current Directors on the 2026-2027 BCPVPA Board on July 1, 2026. Deep appreciation to our members who put their names forward as candidates, and thank you to our members who took part in the vote! #EduSky
Special thanks to Alicia and Una and the tech crew at Dyslexia Canada for creating our very own playlist where you view the 4 sessions and listen in!
#BCEd
#BCEdChat
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
#BCEd
#BCEdChat
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
7 Mighty Moves Book Study - Session 1
YouTube video by Dyslexia Canada
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December 12, 2024 at 3:14 AM
It's unfortunate there remains a significant percentage of school districts in #BCEd that continue to mandate the use of Fountas & Pinnell resources.
The research is clear. Let's build capacity & learn together. #StructuredLiteracy benefits ALL learners.
#BCEdChat
#BCPoli
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
The research is clear. Let's build capacity & learn together. #StructuredLiteracy benefits ALL learners.
#BCEdChat
#BCPoli
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
Two Mass. families sue famed literacy specialists, claiming reading curriculums were intentionally flawed - The Boston Globe
The complaint, which is seeking class action status, could spur others like it nationwide.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 7, 2024 at 4:57 PM
The science of reading is not just phonics.
The science of reading is not just phonics.
The science of reading is not just phonics.
Learning to read is a complex process! This 3-part video series is great bite-size professional development. Check them out!
#BCEd
#BCEdChat
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
#EduSky
The science of reading is not just phonics.
The science of reading is not just phonics.
Learning to read is a complex process! This 3-part video series is great bite-size professional development. Check them out!
#BCEd
#BCEdChat
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
#EduSky
The Science of Reading Basics, Part 1: The Reading Brain
YouTube video by Zaner-Bloser
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December 16, 2024 at 3:18 AM
Learning to read (and write) is a basic human right.⚖️
Have you read the OHRC Right to Read inquiry report?👀
This is such an important Canadian document that is helping provinces and territories recognize the inequities and barriers in education.
#BCEd
#BCEdChat
#BCPoli
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
Have you read the OHRC Right to Read inquiry report?👀
This is such an important Canadian document that is helping provinces and territories recognize the inequities and barriers in education.
#BCEd
#BCEdChat
#BCPoli
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
December 11, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Sending a big thank you to Peter and Carmen from @bcpvpa.bsky.social who joined the North Vancouver Administrators today for a presentation on BCPVPA Member Services and “Know your Contract”. We appreciated your time with our team!! 🙌
February 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Sending a big thank you to Peter and Carmen from @bcpvpa.bsky.social who joined the North Vancouver Administrators today for a presentation on BCPVPA Member Services and “Know your Contract”. We appreciated your time with our team!! 🙌
We are pleased to announce that BCPVPA Deputy Executive Director Magdalena Kassis has been elected as the America's Representative to the International Confederation of Principals (ICP).
February 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We are pleased to announce that BCPVPA Deputy Executive Director Magdalena Kassis has been elected as the America's Representative to the International Confederation of Principals (ICP).
BCPVPA staff present on the Year at a Glance - described by some members as the most important tool in their kit! - at the Compass Leadership Academy.
Attendees are discussing the shift in the rhythm of the year with their shift in role. #edusky
Attendees are discussing the shift in the rhythm of the year with their shift in role. #edusky
October 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
BCPVPA staff present on the Year at a Glance - described by some members as the most important tool in their kit! - at the Compass Leadership Academy.
Attendees are discussing the shift in the rhythm of the year with their shift in role. #edusky
Attendees are discussing the shift in the rhythm of the year with their shift in role. #edusky
The Canadian Paediatric Society issued a position statement in October 2024:
"Being able to read, write, and understand written text is essential to participating in society, achieving goals, developing knowledge, and fulfilling potential."
#BCEd
#BCEdChat
#BCPoli
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
#EduSky
"Being able to read, write, and understand written text is essential to participating in society, achieving goals, developing knowledge, and fulfilling potential."
#BCEd
#BCEdChat
#BCPoli
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
#EduSky
Literacy in school-aged children: A paediatric approach to advocacy and assessment | Canadian Paediatric Society
Literacy is a key social determinant of health that affects the daily socioemotional lives of children and their economic prospects later in life. Being able to read, write, and understand written tex...
cps.ca
December 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM
First the news of a law suit against Fountas & Pinnell and now a university is being (rightfully) questioned about its literacy programming.
I wonder what BC's universities are promoting or endorsing in their preservice ed. programs...🤔
#BCEd
#BCEdChat
#BCPoli
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
I wonder what BC's universities are promoting or endorsing in their preservice ed. programs...🤔
#BCEd
#BCEdChat
#BCPoli
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
Georgia State University accused of teaching ‘debunked’ reading methods
Multiple states have banned a method used to teach children to read for decades, but it’s still allowed in Georgia.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
December 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Enjoying today’s presentations at @bcpvpa.bsky.social’s Chapter Council meeting for Presidents. Meeting and connecting with Admin from around the province. #EduSky #Leadership
November 22, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Enjoying today’s presentations at @bcpvpa.bsky.social’s Chapter Council meeting for Presidents. Meeting and connecting with Admin from around the province. #EduSky #Leadership
A year of compassionate systems leadership training in our district!my favourite tool is still the iceberg but I’m now a big fan of several others that I practice. #compassionatesystemsleadership #bcpvpa #sketchnotes #alwayslearning
May 16, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A year of compassionate systems leadership training in our district!my favourite tool is still the iceberg but I’m now a big fan of several others that I practice. #compassionatesystemsleadership #bcpvpa #sketchnotes #alwayslearning
The first BCPVPA Compass Leadership Academy is now underway! We are together in Vancouver with more than 200 new-to-role members from across BC, & 30 members dedicating their time as table facilitators. This weekend's learning is foundational for new leaders - stay tuned! #edusky
October 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The first BCPVPA Compass Leadership Academy is now underway! We are together in Vancouver with more than 200 new-to-role members from across BC, & 30 members dedicating their time as table facilitators. This weekend's learning is foundational for new leaders - stay tuned! #edusky
Honoured to be joining these outstanding colleagues on the BCPVPA Board! #leadership
BCPVPA members have elected six new Directors who will join the current Directors on the 2026-2027 BCPVPA Board on July 1, 2026. Deep appreciation to our members who put their names forward as candidates, and thank you to our members who took part in the vote! #EduSky
May 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Honoured to be joining these outstanding colleagues on the BCPVPA Board! #leadership
Excited to be part of the BCPVPA Board meeting today. This amazing group from around the province does great work in supporting administrators in their work of supporting learners, families and all staff (teachers, EAs, caretakers, office and maintenance)
January 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Excited to be part of the BCPVPA Board meeting today. This amazing group from around the province does great work in supporting administrators in their work of supporting learners, families and all staff (teachers, EAs, caretakers, office and maintenance)
Preservice Teacher Education Programs need to change in #BCEd.
"It's not because teachers don't want to help children know how to read well, they don't come in with the tools, and they have to have the tools and the knowledge."
#BCEdChat
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
#EduSky
"It's not because teachers don't want to help children know how to read well, they don't come in with the tools, and they have to have the tools and the knowledge."
#BCEdChat
#BCTF
#BCPVPA
#EduSky
Why Teacher Training is Important - Tracy Weeden
YouTube video by Hopeville: How to Win The Reading Wars
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December 28, 2024 at 4:33 PM
It's election season! The 2025 Candidate Statements have just dropped in the Elections tile in My BCPVPA, and BCPVPA members can read up on the candidates for the President-Elect election - first ballot May 6-8 - and the Directors' election to follow. ✔️
April 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It's election season! The 2025 Candidate Statements have just dropped in the Elections tile in My BCPVPA, and BCPVPA members can read up on the candidates for the President-Elect election - first ballot May 6-8 - and the Directors' election to follow. ✔️