In the Loop - May 21, 2026
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:
- Week of June 1-5, 2026
Pack up Classroom Mentorship Library and IS Kits and return to the SBO through inter-school mail.
- Year-End Celebration | Monday, June 15, 2026 4-6pm, SBO HUB | More info | RSVP by June 5, 2026
HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
Professional Learning Opportunities to Support the Development and Retention of Metis Teachers
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) is implementing initiatives to support the development and retention of Métis teachers in K-12 schools including:
- Mentorship Program: Pairs new and experienced Métis teachers for culturally grounded guidance and support
- Community of Practice: Weekly sessions for collaboration, connection, and shared learning on topics of interest
- 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.
The work of Truth and Reconciliation, and embedding Indigenous Education into our schools and classrooms has been ongoing for over a decade now. While this work has been both powerful and transformational, what is not yet clear is how to assess whether these programs, initiatives and commitments are having the impact that was intended through the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. In his powerful keynote address at Odyssey 2026, Dr. Niigaan Sinclair, one of Canada's pre-eminent and leading Indigenous educators, provides an approach on how school districts can asses where they currently stand in this work. He outlines a process on how the real work for educators still lies ahead in moving this work along the continuum of presence, to practice, to pedagogy and eventually need to land in permanence.
Niigaan Sinclair, our Keynote Speaker at Odyssey, has shared this incredible resource, the Climbing the Mountain Educator Guidebook. The Guidebook contains activities and educational materials that embody the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and is an exceptional way to train and retain employees and produce healthy relationships with Indigenous communities, breaking new and important ground, while reminding us that change comes from courage, strength and innovation in this work. The guidebook is a useful tool for all educators. You can access the guidebook at the link above.
DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Guided Reading Expeditions in the Middle Years with Stacey Bernier | On-Demand Learning Feature
The bookable National Geographic Theme sets from the District Learning Commons are an excellent resource! District Inclusion Teacher Stacey Bernier walks you through the differentiated student booklets and teacher planning guide so that you can begin planning, or add to your intermediate/middle school Guided Reading Program. Each theme set is linked to curriculum and are high interest, engaging books that you can start using to build or enhance your guided reading program.
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.
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.
EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Careers By Design Career Education Society of BC Conference | November 2-3, 2026 | More info | Register
This year’s theme, Careers by Design, reflects a forward-thinking approach to career education—one that empowers educators and students to intentionally design pathways that are meaningful, flexible, and responsive to a changing world of work. Careers by Design is not only about designing pathways for students—it’s also about sustaining the educators who make that work possible. It's taking place at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver on November 2nd and 3rd, 2026.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES
Skills Canada National Competition Live Stream | May 28 & 29, 2026 | Website | Watch
Skills Canada is excited to offer live-streamed content during the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) again this year. They will be live from Toronto, Ontario as the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. You can tune in to explore rewarding careers that your students might not know about and hear from industry experts and what skill trades can offer. The Live Stream will be hosted exclusively on the Skills Canada Youtube channel. If you register your class you can be entered in a draw to win skills for success activity kits for your class. Cheer loud for Team BC!
Creative Baking Awaits: Camps for Ages 9-16 | UFV Trades and Skills Canada BC | Register
Calling all young bakers ages 9–12 and 13–16! Dive into a week of hands‑on learning at the Chilliwack Trades and Technology Centre, guided by our expert Red Seal baking instructor, Shoshawna Blair. From learning about kitchen safety and sanitation, using appliances correctly to mastering essential techniques to create delicious treats, these camps spark creativity, build real skills, and inspire pride in every participant. Running in July, each camp blends teamwork, imagination, and the magic of creating delicious treats into an unforgettable summer experience. Limited seats, $300 per participant.
- Camp 1: Junior Bakers | Ages 9-12 | July 13-16
Step into a world where flour becomes magic dust and every whisk unlocks a new adventure. Over four flavor‑filled days, our young bakers will explore the secrets of the kitchen, from mastering muffin streusel toppings to crafting their own fruity compotes. - Camp 2: Teen Pastry Lab | Ages 13-16 | July 13-16
Enter the pastry kitchen and level up your baking skills in this immersive, technique-driven camp designed for aspiring teen bakers. Over four days, campers will learn the foundations behind classic pastries—silky pastry cream, crisp tart shells, airy cream puffs, and beautifully braided babka.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Coast Metro Numeracy Website - Updated with Practice Questions | Website | Practice Questions
The Coast Metro Numeracy Website is a free resource available to all teachers K to 7. The website provides a wealth and variety of rich math and numeracy lesson plans, units and other resources that classroom teachers can access to assist them with delivering a rich and varied numeracy program in their classroom. The website can be accessed via the link above.
As well, based on feedback and input from teachers using this resource, the website has now been updated with a full Practice Question resource that is now complete. The Practice Questions section of the website can be accessed via the link above.
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Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is proud to spotlight a library of movement break videos led by legendary Athletes and Builders designed to energize youth, sharpen focus, and fit seamlessly into the school day. Discover how three-time Olympic Medallist Patrick Chan warms up for his skating routines, or mimic how ice hockey icon Jayna Hefford prepares for a big game! There are also three excellent educator resources with more info below.
- Movement Breaks | Videos
- Innovation Exploration: Virtual Scavenger Hunts | Grades 3-6 | Scavenger Hunt | Worksheet
These virtual scavenger hunts are fun and educational recorded activities that provide students with new insights into innovations and adaptations that have transformed sports, making them a great option for teachers seeking a dynamic and flexible in-class or at-home activity. - Empowering Youth with Dr. Guylaine Demers in collaboration with Canadian Women and Sport | Grades 9 -12 | Lesson
Challenge students to critically examine the barriers women face in achieving leadership roles in sports.
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL READINGS
Helping Teens Understand Manipulative Online Marketing | Screenagers | Blog
In this article/blog, teen psychologist, Lisa Damour writes about the fact that many popular games and apps are designed to encourage kids to make purchases once they’re already hooked in, and how these moments can become important opportunities to teach our kids about manipulative marketing, digital spending, and becoming thoughtful consumers online. In her work, Lisa offers actual phrases to try when talking with teens. Conversation is psychology in action, and getting help with ways to create productive conversations, rather than tipping a teen into reactance, is incredibly valuable. You’ll see her do that throughout her writing.
Students in the Driver's Seat | Pembroke Publishers | Free Preview
Working on your professional development this summer? Pick up a Pembroke book for practical teaching and learning that you can really use! And why not start with Students in the Driver's Seat, exploring the power and potential of student voice and choice in the classroom. Put each student in the driver's seat of their learning by creating a student-centered classroom.
How to Win At Classroom Management in 6 Easy Steps | Pembroke Publishers | Free Preview until June 1
In this practical guide, Angie Barrett shares her tried and tested teaching strategies in six easy steps. You’ll find a game plan for success, personal and colleague-shared experiences, tips and tricks, as well as troubleshooting through real classroom examples. Based on extensive classroom experience, new and experienced teachers will find just what they need to create a classroom that works for teachers and supports student learning in the classroom and beyond.