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!
  
Upcoming Events: 

• Year-End Celebration | Monday, June 15, 2026 4-6pm, SBO HUB | More info | RSVP by June 5, 2026

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Storytelling Series: Celebrating Indigenous Sport Heroes | Canada Sports Hall of Fame | More info

• Ted Nolan on Celebrating Indigenous Sport Heroes | June 11, 2026 | Register
  This engaging 45-minute conversation will be moderated by Scott Russell, one of Canada’s most respected voices in sport media, and will feature Order of Sport Recipient and Hall of Famer Ted Nolan. Ted will share stories from his life and career, including the experiences, values, and challenges that shaped his journey as an athlete, coach, leader, and advocate.

• And the Storytelling Series Unit/Lesson Plan for teachers | Ideal for Grades 4-6 | Explore
  These supplementary activities are designed to expand the curricular relevancy of the Storytelling Series: Celebrating Indigenous Sport Heroes, which brings to life the remarkable stories of Hall of Famers through live, virtual keynotes and digital storytelling. They are generally enough to accommodate various grade levels and can be adapted to meet specific learning outcomes in the classroom or customized to fit the individual needs of the students.

DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Introduction to the Coast Metro Numeracy Teacher Resource Website | On-Demand Learning Feature
The Coast Metro Numeracy website is a completely free resource for classroom teachers from grades K to 7 to access for all of their math and numeracy planning and teaching needs.  The website includes weekly overviews, lesson plan ideas and access to a multitude of excellent math and numeracy resources to help classroom teachers with developing a strong numeracy program in their classrooms.  In this webinar, Christine Wozney, Vice-Principal at R.C. Garnett Elementary School, walks staff through all of the excellent resources available to them and provides tips and ideas on how teachers can use the website effectively to assist their numeracy instruction.

CUPE 1260 Spring Conference | May 15, 2026 
Pre-Registration for this event is now closed, but if you wish to be a walk-in registration, please arrive for 7:30 am, and we can register you on site if there is some space due to cancellations, but you may be unable to get your preferred workshops.
Begin your day at RE Mountain Secondary, where you will be provided with snacks and fresh tea and coffee. Take this opportunity to chat and catch up with friends at different work sites. We have a breadth of workshops this year! Learn some of the ins and outs of our Collective Agreement and how bargaining works with our Union Executives. Take some specific programs training in Excel or Outlook. There are plenty of workshops around conflict management, mental health, wellness, stress management and The Brain Guy, Terry Small, is providing us some workshops on how our brain work, and more importantly, how to make them work for us! Make your own beaded bracelet with Nadine McSpadden, learn Métis Dot Art with Kelly Poitras, and connect with others in the telling of their stories. 

Effective Supports in Challenging Moments | May 15, 2026 | Register Today!
SD35's Learning Support Services Department partnering with KPU are excited to provide a full day professional development day at KPU's Langley campus on May 15th, 2026.  The day will include break out sessions on the following topics: 

1. De-escalation Strategies with the Autism Team                                   
2. Communication 
3. A Peaceful School Approach to Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviour 
4. Planning to Support Student Success.

Supporting Students with Autism: Finishing Strong & Starting Smart – POPARD | May 15, 2026 | Register Today!
Yorkson Creek Middle School (8:30am – 11:30pm)
Target Audience: Resource Teachers and Classroom Teachers, Case Managers
The final months of the school year can bring increased dysregulation, reduced stamina, shifting routines, and heightened anxiety for many students, particularly autistic learners. At the same time, how we close out the year directly impacts how successfully students transition into September. This practical, strategy-focused workshop will explore how to intentionally support autistic students to finish the year successfully, while also building systems, documentation, and supports that set the next team up for a strong start. Participants will leave with concrete tools to reduce end-of-year stress, maintain meaningful engagement, and proactively plan for smoother transitions into the next school year.

Summary of Learning Info & Working Session | May 26, 2026 | Register 
 New to writing Student Summary of Learning Reports? In a new role, or want a refresher? Join teachers from Learning Support, ELL and Instructional Services for a how-to session including tips, tricks, and a chance to get started on your final reports on MyEdBC. Focused on K-8 reporting.

GAME ON! Ending the Year Strong with Math Games | May 26, 2026 | Register Today!
What if math time felt like the best part of the day, even in May and June? In this hands-on session, teachers will actively play purposeful math games, explore the learning behind them, and discuss simple ways to use them during the last term. Walk away with classroom-ready games that maintain engagement, reduce burnout, and keep math meaningful right to the end.

EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

The Parent Literacy Resource Webinar | Joyful Literacy Early Learning | May 19, 2026 | More info
Parent Engagement has an Academic Impact. Research shows that when parents are involved (in schools) students achieve better grades, test scores, and higher academic motivation (APA 2025). This new resource achieves this objective. It is a work-saver for teachers and  a new toolbox for parents. Teachers will be able to send parents digital links for all Foundational Skills (games and activities for playful practice at home) to benefit thriving early learners, vulnerable primary children and enthusiastic preschoolers. Register for the free one hour webinar by emailing svink@shaw.ca.

Early Summer Learning for Educators | Strong Minds Strong Kids Psychology Canada 
Summer opportunities are here, bringing new energy and fresh ways to support the children and youth in your life! Below are two free workshops designed for educators and professionals:

• The Kids Have Stress Too | May 26, 2026 | More info
  The Kids Have Stress Too! Preschool & Kindergarten Program Training equips educators and child-serving professionals with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to implement the program in classrooms, helping young children manage stress, learn effective coping strategies, and build resilience.
• Make the Connection Facilitator training | July 13, 2026 | More info
  Grounded in psychological science, the Make the Connection program helps parents and caregivers of infants ages 0-3 nurture secure attachment and build strong, healthy relationships. This 90-minute virtual session includes a detailed walkthrough of the updated Facilitator Guide, plus practical tools and strategies to help you confidently deliver the program to the families you serve. This is ideal for Early Years Professionals and Family Support Workers.

Foundations I - Introduction to Compassionate Systems Framework | Center for Systems Awareness | Aug 31-Sept 2, 2026 | Indicate Your Interest
This workshop will take place in Nechako Lakes, British Columbia and is co-hosted with the British Columbia Centre for Systems Awareness. This in person course is facilitated by Dr. Mette Miriam Boell and co-facilitated by local Master Practitioners.

A Pivotal Moment: AI, Evidence, and the Future of Assessment | Canadian Assessment Centre | September 25, 2026 | More info
The rapid emergence of artificial intelligence hasn’t created new problems in assessment; it has exposed the ones that have been quietly limiting learning all along. When students can use AI to complete tasks with ease, it forces us to confront a deeper question: What actually counts as evidence of learning? In this NEW ONE-DAY WORKSHOP, TOM SCHIMMER and DANIELLE PALOPOSKI reframe the role of assessment in an AI-rich world by shifting the focus from task completion to the production of defensible evidence.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES

Build Brighter Futures with Teach: Grant Opportunity | Best Buy | Application deadline May 28, 2026

1. Teen Tech Grants | More info | Apply Now
These grants are available for Canadian public secondary schools to help introduce or improve tech for students from Grades 8 to 12. All Teen Tech Grant recipients will receive grants of up to $10,000 and become members of our new Teen Tech Network, a national community of teens and schools who can collaborate on projects and compete for prizes.

 2. Teen Tech Teams | More info | Apply Now
The Teen Tech Teams program provides funding for high school level robotics teams for materials and equipment to attend robotics competitions in the 2026/27 season. Successful robotic teams will receive a $5,000 grant and an Alienware gaming laptop.

Birds and Butterflies of Langley | Langley Field Naturalists |  Birds | Butterflies
Want to explore birds or butterflies with your Langley students? Check out the information brochures below!

• The Langleys, with their great variety of habitat that extends from the Fraser River to the North, through the City of Langley and the rural agricultural land to the US border, are home to a large cross section of birds.
• For butterflies, please see the handy guide provided that will help in attracting, identifying and enjoying butterflies in the Langley area.

Summer Reading and Math Support Program | Learning Buddies Network | More info | Letter for Parents | Online Registration
The Learning Buddies Network (LBN) is a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides free one-to-one reading and math mentoring for elementary students through trained youth mentors. They are currently supporting students across British Columbia through partnerships with schools and community organizations. Their goal is to help students who may be falling behind academically access consistent, individualized support at no cost to families. The Summer 2026 online program spots are now available.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Electrical Safety Lessons & Contest | Power Smart for Schools | More info
This week is Electrical Safety Week, where Power Smart promotes electrical safety lessons around the province. These lessons are important to share with youth every year because electrical hazards often aren't obvious, but they can quickly become very dangerous. To support lesson planning, they have compiled a unit of 10 electrical safety activities ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 7 levels. Every activity includes a fun and memorable way to learn, review, and remember important electrical safety lessons.
They are also hosting a fun contest. One of our most important safety messages is to stay 10 metres away from a downed power line, which is compared to one school bus or four skipping ropes. Classes are invited to share their own creative way to visualize what 10 metres looks like, for a chance to win fun prizes.

Spring Learning Resources | Veterans Affairs Canada 

• New National Monument to Canada's Mission in Afghanistan | Grade 7-12 | More info | Video
  Construction of the National Monument to Canada's Mission in Afghanistan officially began with a ground‑breaking ceremony in Ottawa on May 4, 2026. The monument will honour the more than 40,000 Canadians who served in Afghanistan, including 158 Canadian Armed Forces members who lost their lives. Students can explore the meaning behind this powerful new memorial through a short video featuring monument designer Adrian Stimson.
•  Remembering Beaumont-Hamel | Grades 5-9 | More info
  The 110th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel on July 1st offers a timely opportunity for students to learn about one of the most devastating days in Newfoundland and Labrador’s First World War history. You can help your class explore the events and significance of this action through the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel learning page, which provides accessible historical context and supports curriculum‑connected inquiry.
• No. 2 Construction Battalion | All Ages
  This summer marks the 110th anniversary of the creation of No. 2 Construction Battalion on July 5, 1916, which was the largest all-Black military unit in Canada's history.

  • No. 2 Construction Battalion – the Black Battalion
    A multimedia web feature from Black Canadian Veterans Stories featuring historical information, soldier profiles and videos.
    Grades 7-12

  • We remember the Black Battalion
    A children’s book by Serena Virk with accompanying educational materials.
    Grades 1-6

  • No. 2 Construction Battalion legacy in BC and beyond
    An online resource from the BC Black History Awareness Society about this unit and the contributions of its members.
    Grades 6-12

• Free Korean War Lesson Plans | All Ages | More info | Order USB Key
  This spring marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, one of Canada’s most important and fiercest engagements of the Korean War. We are also pleased to offer this useful resource on a unique (and free!) USB key.

• Learning History in the Age of AI | Grades 6-12
  Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) offers new opportunities for student learning—but also raises important questions. We have two new lesson plans to help students build critical thinking, fact‑checking and ethical reasoning skills while studying Canadian military history:

  • Exploring generative artificial intelligence
    Students use GenAI to summarize a historical sheet, then fact-check their creation and transform it into a new sketch note or infographic.

  • Artificial intelligence and remembrance
    Students reflect on if and how GenAI should be used in military history and remembrance projects. They consider expectations about authorship and audience, and move toward developing guidelines on the ethical use of AI.

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL READINGS

•  SEWÂTSIWIN : They Are Sacred
• The Gift of Being Different

TECH TIPS