KEY RESOURCES IN LANGLEY

• Guide to Key Websites and Resources: Here
• Instructional Services Website: For all your district-vetted resources K-12!  Check it out!
• Aboriginal Resources vetted by the District: Here
• TCS Sites: Key resources are still being placed in these Teams. If you need access to one of these Teams, please email dzurbuchenjonker@sd35.bc.ca.

• TCS SS-Grade 3
• TCS Grade 4-8
• TCS Secondary

DISTRICT LEARNING COMMONS

The DLC is your one stop shop for useful resources to enhance your teaching available to all school staff in the Langley School District. You don’t need to buy everything for all of your lessons yourself! We deliver and pick up all the items you request through district mail twice per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Links to all the info below:

• View and book online through Insignia Library system | Here
• Find instructions, an area to check out new resources, request new resources and report lost or damages kits | Here
• Sign out instructions | Here

Featured DLC Resource:

 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

*NEW!* Follow us on our UDL/Mentorship Instagram! @sd35mentorshipmoments

We post lots of events, teacher tips, UDL strategies, and more!

Interested in Becoming a Mentor? 

We are looking for Mentors in the following areas:

1. Kindergarten (REMSS family of schools)
2. Resource (Middle - LSS family of schools)
3. Science/Chem 10 (REMSS family of schools)
4. General secondary - Gr 9/10/12 (REMSS family of schools)
5. Math/Science 9 (LSS family of schools)

Please email teachermentorship@sd35.bc.ca if you’re interested in becoming a Mentor in any of these areas or for other upcoming Mentees.  
 
New to the District or a New Role? 
If you’re a newer teacher looking for mentorship, please fill out the Mentee Information Sheet on the LTA website. Once completed, please email it to teachermentorship@sd35.bc.ca to join our program! 
 
Upcoming Events: 

Book Club: Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation.  

1) January 27th: 4-6pm SBO HUB

2) February 24th: 4-5pm TEAMS 

3) April 14th: 4-5pm TEAMS 

4) May 5th 4-6pm SBO HUB  

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Engaging with Indigenous Curriculum Institute: Equipping Educators for Decolonizing Pedgagogy | More info
This institute is designed to support educators with the Indigenous-focused graduation requirement course and with decolonizing and Indigenizing their teaching practices.There is cause for optimism and excitement based on the new graduate requirement. Robust support is essential for teachers leading these courses to ensure confidence in content and pedagogy. While there are a diversity of courses being offered, there are common threads and concepts that are imperative to lead Indigenous education in secondary education. The aim of the spring institute is to support teachers in building on their learning to gain expertise in these areas.

The in-person institute will emphasize a growth of knowledge of Indigenous histories, decolonization, Indigenous Knowledges, and anti-oppression. Led by renowned Indigenous scholar and educator, Dr. Dustin Louie, participants will be supported in positioning themselves in relation to the work, while expanding and shifting their thinking on what is possible for an Indigenous graduate requirement course.

We view all teachers as having a place in leading these courses, but the imperative first step is recognizing our positionality and how it directs us in our teaching. There will be a focus on how to regionalize your curriculum to represent your community’s Indigenous Knowledges and cultures, while also considering localized experiences of colonization to ensure the design is responsive and avoids pan-Indigenous approaches.

DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Registration Closes Monday January 26! Odyssey 2026 | February 9, 2026 | Register Today! Odyssey Booklet 2026
 The theme for Odyssey 2026 is “Connecting Our Hearts,” through which we will continue to highlight our District’s commitment to learning the truth and taking meaningful steps forward together in reconciliation. This year we are honoured to have Dr. Niigaan James Sinclair, Anishinaabe writer, editor, professor, activist, and son of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, kicking off our conference at the Langley Events Centre with a keynote presentation entitled “From Presence to Permanence: How to Assess Reconciliation in Schools.”

This will be followed by two breakout sessions at Peter Ewart and R.E. Mountain, highlighted by a wide range of Indigenous workshops and breakout sessions that will continue to focus on deepening our understanding of the past while also acknowledging and understanding the effects and traumas of our shared colonial history. As well, throughout the lunch break, there will be a variety of Indigenous cultural presentations at both sites for attendees to take in while enjoying their lunch as we seek to “Connect our Hearts” to Indigenous ways of learning and being.

Please note that registration closes on Monday January 26, 2026 at 7:00 am - so please register early to make sure that you can attend the workshops that you want and don't miss out!

Introduction to Two-Eyed Seeing: Indigenous Cultural Safety Practices with Len Pierre | On-Demand Learning Feature
The Path to Reconciliation: Embedding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into Our Schools. Join Len Pierre as we embark on this year’s Ensouling Our Schools Series. In this session, Len talks to us about what Colonial Socialization means, and how it has created anti-Indigenous sentiments that go right to the heart of “Canadian Values.” How do we recognise our biases, and how to address the anti-Indigenous learning we were indoctrinated into as Canadians? How do we create school systems and classrooms that are safe places for our Indigenous Learners?

EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Why Grades Keep Failing at Teaching Responsibility | January 24, 2026 | Register
Grades were never designed to teach responsibility, yet we keep asking them to do exactly that. Zeros, penalties, and points quietly distort achievement while failing to build real follow-through. This webinar shows how to hold students accountable without compromising the accuracy of grades, and how to explain that shift clearly to students, families, and colleagues.

Foundations I - Introduction to Compassionate Systems Framework Workshop | Centre for Systems Awareness | February 9-12, 2026 | Register
This introductory workshop is designed and facilitated by long-time educators Jane Drake and Tyee Chin, who bring decades of experience in teaching, leadership, and systemic transformation across local and international contexts. Their stories, examples, and practices are grounded in real school experiences — making this session particularly relevant for educators seeking to bring compassionate systems into classrooms, schools, and districts.

Webinars for Educators | FocusedEd | February 13, 2026 | More info
Learn about ClickView and more! On Friday, February 13, 2026, Focused Education is offering a range of virtual sessions exploring the Digital Classroom and other K-12 resources. Topics include:

• Digital Classroom Overview (K-7 and 8-12)
• Artificial Intelligence lessons (K-12)
• Black Canadian Learning Resource (6-9)
• IDÉLLO (K-8), Live It Earth (K-7), and ClickView + TWIG (6-9)
• Cybersecurity Lessons for Students (3-12)
• Privacy Essentials for Educators (K-12)
  

Come-alive Literacy! Spirited Thematic Classrooms | Joyful Literacy | February 13, 2026 | More info | Register
Foundational proficiency meets fun! Presenters Chelsea Mytko and Nathan Reist will introduce eight flexible, theme-based learning units designed to enrich foundational literacy through imaginative, engaging classroom experiences. Each theme includes a comprehensive Teacher Take-Away Package with playful literacy activities plus recommended read-alouds and resource links.

Kaleidoscope: Shifting Perspectives, Brilliant Futures | Pacific Northwest Regional Conference | March 25-27, 2026 | More info | Register
You are invited to attend the 2026 Pacific Northwest Regional Conference hosted by the Alberta Chapter in Canmore, Alberta! Canmore is located in the Canadian Rockies approximately an hour west of Calgary. In addition to its breathtaking scenery, including views of the iconic Three Sisters Peaks, this vibrant town offers an abundance of outdoor activities, local restaurants, shops and more!

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES

Pathways to the Future | February 3, 2026 | More info
Join us for this family information evening as we highlight the district's career programs and pathways to post-secondary success! Parents and students are welcome to explore the Langley School District's Trades & Career Opportunities.

AI Art Video Challenge | Best Buy | Registration closes January 30, 2026  | Workshops: February 4, 11, 18 & 25 | Register
It’s time to create! General registration is now open for an exciting AI-powered video challenge that invites students to imagine, experiment, and share their stories.
Participating schools will take part in four supportive, hands-on virtual workshops, and then create their own original video using Microsoft Copilot, Designer, and Clipchamp.  Enter the Teen Tech Network AI Art Video Challenge today. All workshops are recorded for flexible access. Grand Prize is one $10,000 grant and six Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Copilot + PC laptops. Key Dates are below:

• Registration closes: January 30, 2026
• Workshops: February 4, 11, 18, 25
• Video submission deadline: March 13, 2026
• Winners announced: before April 30, 2026

Poetry Contest | Poetry in Voice | Entry deadline February 15, 2026 
For the first time, Poetry in Voice is launching an Indigenous Bonus Prize to encourage Indigenous students to submit their poetry to VOICES/VOIX!
Their voices matter, and Poetry in Voice wants to make them shine. Encourage your Indigenous students to submit as many poems as they want to the poetry journal until February 15th. Each entry gives them a chance to get the $100 bonus prize, to win the last $100 Monthly Prize, to get published in the journal. Now. How to get them writing?

• Step 1 - Give them some inspiration from Indigenous poets published in their anthology:
  • breakup by Selina Boan
  • On Food/Bannock by Francine Cunningham
• Step 2 - Share these writing promps 
  • Write About Your Least Favourite Character by Molly Cross-Blanchard
  • Be a Cut-up by Liz Howard
• Step 3 - Give them this link to submit their poems!

Your Voice is Power | Empower Students Through Indigenous Music & Coding |  Logics Academy | February 24, 2026 | More info
Logics Academy is offering a unique opportunity for students that fits perfectly with what is being taught in Social Studies and Applied Design, Skills and Technologies in Grades 6-12. On February 24, they are hosting live-streamed student workshops for the Your Voice is Power program. It’s a great way for students to explore Indigenous culture and social justice issues by coding their own music using beats from Indigenous artists. They’ll learn how to use comments within their code to explain how their song connects back to the curriculum, which makes for a fresh idea for a final unit project! 

Codingville | Making Coding Fun & Accessible | Workshop for Educators (Grade 4-8)  | Logics Academy
Build the skills you need to confidently bring Codingville into your classroom. Learn how to use its new AI-powered features to personalize learning, provide instant feedback, and inspire creativity through coding journeys and problem-solving challenges. 

• Discover Canada | A Hands-On AI Journey | January 26, 2026 | Register
  Explore six interactive, map-based adventures across Canada while learning how to teach AI concepts in engaging, curriculum-connected ways. Each journey includes scaffolded missions that build problem-solving and critical thinking skills for your classroom.
• From Code to Creativity: Teaching AI and Coding with Codingville | January 27, 2026 | Register
  Discover how Codingville’s AI-powered features transform coding education. Learn strategies to personalize learning, provide instant feedback, and integrate coding with science and math, while inspiring students to think critically and design intelligent solutions.  

Future Verse Poetry Intensive | Poetry in Voice | Entry deadline March 4, 2026 | More info
Picture a four-day-long, fully-funded writing experience in Quebec City, sponsored by Poetry in Voice, where students hone their writing skills alongside renowned authors, publishers, and artists. Sixteen students will be selected from across Canada, with at least two spots reserved for Indigenous students! If students must normally be longlisted by our poetry journal editors to apply for FutureVerse, Indigenous students from Grades 10-12 submitting a poem to the journal will automatically receive an invitation to apply. They just need to make sure they check the box "I identify as Indigenous." Encourage your Indigenous students to submit their poems by February 15 and to complete the application form by March 4 to help bring their writing dreams to life.

LEARNING RESOURCES

• Keynote and Inquiry Graphics | More info
• Follow Up Video #1 | Question Continuum
• Follow Up Video #2 | Feedback
• Follow Up Video #3 | Structures for Independence

 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL READINGS

Reverend Al Sharpton on resilience, responsibility, and carrying the work forward | My Legacy Podcast | More info
In moments when social change feels slow and the weight of responsibility feels heavy, it helps to hear from those who have endured the long arc of progress. In this compelling episode of My Legacy, Reverend Al Sharpton reflects on a lifetime shaped by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the strength of his mother, and decades spent standing with communities in moments of grief, resistance, and renewal. His story is not about titles or recognition. It is about persistence, moral clarity, and the quiet discipline required to keep showing up when the work is hard and the outcomes are uncertain. 

TECH TIPS

Virtual Teaching and Learning Series with Apple | Register
Apple technology empowers every educator—and every student—to learn, create, and define their own success. More than ever, educators are using digital content and tools to create interactive, engaging experiences for their students. Educators are reimagining instructional practice and creating powerful digital resources that help students develop deeper understanding and improve engagement. Which means students can connect to subject matter and demonstrate their learning in exciting new ways. Features built right into iPad—such as the camera or HD video recording, Speak Screen, Safari Reader, and many more—let students access information in new ways. And, from email and calendaring to document management, collaboration, and virtual meetings, Mac can make the administrative load lighter and more organized.
Each virtual session is designed to show how iPad and Mac and their built-in features enable learning for all students, as well as support existing educator and student workflows.

• Building the Foundation of Literacy with Apple (K-2), January 27, 2026
• Simplifying digital classroom management with Classroom and Apple Schoolwork (K-12), February 3, 2026
• Enhancing Math class with iPad (Grades 3-6), February 10, 2026
• Supporting Multilingual Learners (K-12), February 17, 2026
• Mac for Educators (K-12), February 24, 2026