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:

All About Bears Learning Kit | Poster
This Bears Learning Kit includes 15 engaging fiction and nonfiction books, three high-quality bear puppets, and a hands-on bear stacking game. Students can explore bear features, behaviors, life cycles, and habitats through rich texts that support BC Science Big Ideas from Kindergarten to Grade 4. The puppets encourage storytelling, inquiry, and demonstrations of animal adaptations and responses to the environment. The stacking game and varied book set help learners compare, classify, and deepen understanding of living things across the grades. Check it out today from the DLC in the section KITS. 

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 have many brand-new or early career teachers looking for a mentor. We need mentors at all grade levels but especially primary (1-3), middle (6-7), and Resource. We are looking for experienced teachers with five or more years in the profession to support and guide newer educators as they transition into their roles. Please fill out the Mentor Information Sheet here. Once completed, please email it to teachermentorship@sd35.bc.ca to join our program!

New to the District or a New Role? If you’re a newer teacher looking for mentorship, please fill out the Mentee Information Sheet here. Once completed, please email it to teachermentorship@sd35.bc.ca to join our program! 

Time Commitment: Mentors and Mentees need to commit to ONE 45-minute learning-focused conversation every 3-5 weeks. There are optional workshops, networking and learning sessions available, as well as many perks such as the Mentorship Retreat, giveaways, and resources.

Mentorship Kits: Join the Mentorship Program to borrow Classroom Library Kits to borrow for the school year to help build a library for your students to borrow books and increase the love of literacy.  Currently available at K-2 and 6-8 grade levels. Email us with your request.

ODYSSEY 2026 

Odyssey 2026 | Monday February 9, 2026 | Call for presenters | More info | Presenter Form

The Langley School District's annual Odyssey Conference will be held in-person on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Langley Events Centre, RE Mountain Secondary and Peter Ewart Middle School.
 
 Please see the Call for Presenters for Odyssey at the link above. In addition to our many external presenters who will be on-hand, we also hope to tap into the incredible talents and expertise of all of our Langley staff to help make Odyssey a successful learning experience for all staff.
 
 If you would be willing to host a breakout session for the event and interested in submitting a proposal for this year's Odyssey Conference, please use the link below. Please note that we have a hard deadline of Monday December 1, 2025 for presenter proposals to be submitted. We will not be able to accept any proposals submitted after December 1.

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

4 Seasons of Reconciliation | UBC | More info
Learning journeys often begin with a single step, and “4 Seasons of Reconciliation” offers system education leaders that step through a free, accessible e-learning program created by the First Nations University of Canada and Reconciliation Education. Available in English or French, the course provides three hours of flexible learning on residential schools, Indigenous relations, economic reconciliation, and the future of reconciliation. Participants may complete modules in any order and will receive a certificate upon finishing all modules and a final quiz. By engaging with this resource, participants can deepen their understanding of truth and reconciliation and strengthen the relationships that shape learning communities across Canada. 

DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Building Inclusion Through Sport: The Story of Jackie Barret – Webinar by Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame | On-Demand Learning Feature
Looking for practical ways to foster inclusion and a sense of belonging in your classroom or sport setting? Join Canada's Sports Hall of Fame as they explore Respecting the Game: The Story of Jackie Barrett - and innovative, bilingual, pre-recorded program developed in partnership with Special Olympics Canada. This engaging resource brings the story of a remarkable athlete with an intellectual disability to life, offering students powerful lessons on perseverance, respect, and the true meaning of inclusion.

In this session, you will:

• Get a sneak peek at the program's dynamic modules and ready-to-use lesson plans.
• Deepen your understanding of DEI with a discussion on key terms and preferred language when speaking about and working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Gain access to their DEI Coaching Workshop, a practical tool designed to help you create and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported.
• Walk away with free, curriculum-aligned resources that integrate social-emotional learning and inclusive coaching strategies into your teaching.

Through the Beyond the Win Education Platform - beyondthewin.ca - not only will you gain access to this incredible learning experience, but you will also gain instantaneous access to hundreds of other free, ready-to-use engaging programs and resources that seamlessly integrate social-emotional learning and inclusion into your classroom or coaching.

EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Join the Explore AI Summit: Supported by Microsoft Elevate & Partners | November 22, 2025 10:00AM - 2:00PM (EST) | Logics Academy | Register | Session Details
Discover how AI can transform teaching and learning! This FREE summit is designed for educators to gain practical strategies, real classroom examples, and hands-on experiences with AI tools. What you’ll learn:

• AI in Action: Streamline planning and teaching with Microsoft Copilot and AI-powered tools.
• Creative Classrooms: Spark curiosity using Minecraft Education and Codingville.
• Leading with Purpose: Integrate AI responsibly with equity and accessibility in mind.
• Innovation & Inclusion: Empower every learner through Canva AI and Microsoft Accelerators.

Leave with ready-to-use lessons, resources, and a Microsoft × Logics Academy Certificate of Completion! All sessions will be recorded and available on demand following the summit.

From Data to Action: Leveraging Assessment Results for Strategic Literacy Planning | Nelson | November 25, 2025 | Register
In this session, Todd Cunningham will explore how to identify the key needs and trends emerging from your screening data, how those insights can connect to Direct Instruction supports within an MTSS approach, and how to plan tiered literacy supports that align with curriculum goals. He’ll also touch on building sustainable data practices that make decision-making clearer and more consistent across schools. If you are unable to attend, the session will be recorded and shared with everyone that registers.

New Webinar: The New Literacy Block | December 4, 2025 | Register
Happening on Thursday, Dec 4th at 7 pm (ET), this important webinar will delve into the newest book called The New Literacy Block. Authors Lisa Donohue and Nicole Town will provide an in-depth look at structuring your literacy block. This uses a practical framework that is evidence-based, makes every minute count, and reaches all students.

• December 4: Waubgeshig Rice: Author of Moon of the Crusted Snow, Moon of the Turning Leaves
• January 7: Ivan Coyote: Author of Care Of, Rebent Sinner, Tomboy Survival Guide
• February 4: Carolyn Roberts: Author of Restorying Education: Decolonizing Your Practice Using a Critical Lens 

MEd Mathematics Education | UBC | More info
This MEd in Mathematics Education is a unique fully online graduate program that explores approaches for constructing and living mathematics curriculum that is responsive to place/land and connected to community. The program offers opportunities to study teaching and learning mathematics in diverse community contexts including:

• Teaching and learning gardens
• Cultural spaces
• Urban, rural and Indigenous communities
• Inside and outside school classrooms
• Family settings

 This is a fully online, part-time cohort. The application deadline is March 30, 2026. It is scheduled to begin in September 2026 and open to all teachers K-12.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES

Storytelling Series: Play to Lead | Beyond the Win | November 27, 2025 | Register
Join Beyond the Win for Play to Lead, an inspiring livestream event exploring how Hall of Famers are taking the lessons of sport into Canadian government and public service. This engaging 45-minute panel will be moderated by sports broadcaster Scott Russell and features four Hall of Famers who have gone beyond the world of sport to make an impact in civic leadership including the honourable Adam van Koeverden who is an Olympic Champion and Secretary of State for Sport. Through dynamic stories and discussion, they’ll share how the values developed through sport—resilience, leadership, teamwork, and courage—can be applied to create real-world change. Students will gain unique insights into how sport history connects with civic engagement and leadership pathways.

From Classroom to Career: The Marine Institute Experience | For Guidance Counselors and Educators | December 4, 2025 | Register 
Join the Marine Institute of Memorial University for an informative webinar designed specifically for Guidance Counsellors and Employment Counsellors across Canada. Discover the wide range of diploma and degree programs, learn about admissions, student supports, scholarships, tuition, and work term opportunities that help students thrive. Hear directly from industry representatives during a live panel discussion as they share insights on the diverse and in-demand careers available in the marine, ocean, and technology sectors.

Canada Sports Hall of Fame | Beyond the Win Education Programs

• Storytelling Series: Celebrating Women Who Inspire in Sport | More info
• Hall of Famers on Tour: Gareth Rees and Rugby Canada | Register
• Play to Lead event: A Livestream Event on Leadership Beyond Sport | Register
• Indigenous Sports Heroes Education Experience | Explore
• Empowering Youth Experience series | More info

Virtual Field Trips at the RCMP Heritage Centre | More info
The RCMP Heritage Centre offers a variety of engaging virtual programs, all designed and delivered by a team of dedicated teaching professionals. These programs focus on education, entertainment, reflection, and dialogue, and are aligned with provincial curriculum. Our virtual offerings provide schools across Canada with the opportunity to participate in interactive and informative sessions. Topics include Canadian History, Indigenous culture, forensics, and policing. All virtual programs are done live, and students will have a chance to interact with the instructor. The cost of the programs is $25 per program, per class, plus applicable taxes.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Future Goals: Hockey Careers Beyond the Ice | Everfi K-12 Team | Sign in or Register
You're invited to try the brand new Future Goals course, sponsored by the NHL & NHLPA. Aligned to the National Career Clusters Framework, it fits the curriculum anywhere from STEM to finance. Lessons are recommended for 6-9th grade. Log in or Register for an Everfi account. In four 20-minute lessons, students will:

• Explore exciting careers in the sports industry
• Develop soft skills & business intelligence
• Learn the finances of a professional team
• Increase fan engagement through social media
• Support player performance

• SEL and future-readiness programming
• Classroom Clips your students will love
• PD videos designed to support your mission
• Grants to fund big ideas

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL READINGS

 Building Independence Through UDL with Katie Novak | Blog
In this last week's episode of the Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak dug into how paraeducators can use UDL to find the right balance between providing support and fostering independence. Through stories, examples, and actionable strategies, she shows how small shifts, like offering micro-choices, using intentional wait time, and prompting instead of fixing, can help students develop persistence and ownership of their learning. Whether you’re a paraeducator, teacher, or leader, this conversation is a powerful reminder that the goal isn’t just to help students complete a task: it’s to help them believe they can do it on their own. Click on the link above to read the blog or listen to the podcast.

From Co-Teaching Chaos to Collaboration with Pam Tupy | Blog
When two educators share one classroom, it’s easy to slip into one teach/one support and miss the real power of partnership. In this blog post, Pam Tupy draws on 20 years of experience in teaching and coaching to show how co-teaching can move beyond parallel work into true collaboration. She outlines three key shifts: know and select the right co-teaching approach, clue students into how and why you’re teaching together, and honor the full collaborative cycle of planning, teaching, assessing and reflecting. With intentional design and shared ownership, the classroom transforms: two professionals, one mission, every learner included.  Click on the link above to reads the blog or listen to the podcast.

Assess That Podcast: Trust the Teacher: Why Percentages Fail and Professional Judgement Prevails | Podcast
In their most recent Assess that Podcast, Tom and Nat tackle one of education’s biggest myths: that percentages make grading fair and objective. They break down how percentage systems create the illusion of precision while concealing the true story of student learning. Through real numerical examples and insights from researchers, they reveal how averaging can distort growth, penalize early learning, and undermine teacher professionalism.

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