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 - General | TCS Strong Start - Grade 3 | Microsoft Teams
• TCS Grade 4-8 - General | TCS-Grades 4-8 | Microsoft Teams
• TCS Secondary - General | TCS-Secondary | Microsoft Teams

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:

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults | More info
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Wall Kimmerer, adapted by Monique Gray Smith, blends Indigenous wisdom with scientific knowledge to inspire a deeper connection to the natural world. Through engaging stories and reflections, it encourages young readers to practice gratitude, reciprocity, and care for the Earth. This beautifully adapted edition empowers youth to see nature as a teacher and partner in creating a more sustainable future. This resource comes as a class set of 33 titles and is available at the District Learning Commons under Indigenous Resources.

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.

Upcoming Events: 

Mentor and Mentee Info Sessions | Nov 18, 2025 |  Register
This will be held on Tuesday, November 18^th,  at the SBO, in the  Learning Hub from 4-5:30pm. Come in with your mentor/mentee partner and have time and space to work together.  Those who could not attend Squamish will receive books and resources provided during the retreat.  

ODYSSEY 2026

DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Bite Sized Pro-D: Using Decodable Books for Small Group Instruction with Shelley Hegedus | On-Demand Learning Feature
This session will focus on teaching reading in small groups using decodable books. In this session we will look at:

• what decodable books are
• the purpose behind using decodable books to teach beginning and early readers
• how to use decodable readers to reinforce strong reading skills with older primary students or for intervention

Unit Planning Pro-D for Early Career Teachers | By Rica Durnin and Melissa Lonneberg | More info | Register
Pro D opportunity for early career teachers on unit planning. Click on the link to register and for more information. 

EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

From Data to Impact: How AI is Shaping the Future of Remote Support | LogMeln Rescue | November 20, 2025 | Register
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing remote support by delivering faster issue resolution, enhanced productivity, and improved customer satisfaction. Join this webinar for an engaging discussion to explore the latest trends in AI, with key data points that showcase its potential. Learn why these advancements are critical for improving efficiency and customer satisfaction. The workshop will highlight powerful features of LogMeIn Rescue including a live product demo.

Free Teacher Workshop in Vancouver | Fraser Institute | November 28, 2025 | Register
This engaging and interactive workshop is intended for any educator interested in incorporating the principles of economics into a variety of subject areas. With these fun activities and educational tools at hand, including pop culture references and every day examples, you will be able to bridge students’ understanding of economics and demonstrate how economics can be found everywhere! Registration closes November 14, 2025.

Masters of Ed Programs for Working Professionals | UBC | More info
UBC is offering a number of part-time Masters of Education programs for working professionals in a variety of different areas. Designed for working educators across Canada, the part-time graduate degrees enable teachers to learn without losing momentum in their careers. Classes are either fully online, or online during the school term with in-person components over the summer. Applications are now being accepted so feel free to share this opportunity with anyone in your network who you think would be a good fit for this program.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES

A Livestream Event on Leadership Beyond Sport | Beyond the Win | November 27, 2025 | Register
Join this livestream 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. 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. 

2026 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers | Writers' Trust of Canada | Due by December 2, 2025 | More info
Submit your work to the 2026 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers. Send up to 10 pages of your unpublished poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction to be considered for the $10,000 award. This award is supported by RBC and gives all applicants access to skills training to accelerate their creative growth, along with mentorship and networking opportunities in the Canadian literary industry. In addition, RBC funds a tailored development program for the winners. To be eligible for the 2026 prize, a writer must be:  

• A Canadian citizen or permanent resident  
• Unpublished in book form and without a book contract 
• Published in an independently edited literary magazine or anthology 

Crayola Creativity Week: Win Big for Your Classroom: Open Now Until December 31, 2025 | January 26, 2026 - February 1, 2026 | More info
This week-long, worldwide program aims to nurture young kids’ minds. Creativity Week gives kids space to let their originality shine with plenty of resources, giveaways, unique creator celebrity content, and much more – and it is all completely free. The bonus this year is a Crayola Creativity Week Classroom Sweepstakes. This year, educators who register for Creativity Week using the keyword “CREATIVITY” will be entered to win one of three Crayola grand prizes—each valued at $500 and designed to inspire creativity in the classroom! Signing up is quick and easy—just follow these three simple steps below: 

• Visit Crayola.com/CreativityWeek and click “Sign Up Now” 
• In the “Refer a Colleague” box, enter the keyword CREATIVITY 
• Click Submit! 

Disclaimer: The Sweepstakes starts on October 01, 2025, and ends on December 31, 2025, (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Three (3) Grand Prize winners will be selected at the end of the Sweepstakes Period via a random drawing from among the eligible entries. Visit https://www.crayola.ca/ccw-sweepstakes-terms for full Terms & Conditions. 

Notorious | The 14th Annual Hip Hop Dance Competition | March 7, 2026 | Registration Package Info
Welcome everyone to NOTORIOUS 2026. NOTORIOUS will be run a little differently this year and going forward. Please take note of new payment and form submissions. Payments will be made using e-transfer. Registration forms will be submitted through email. Attached is the registration package and advanced ticket order form. Registration is complete upon receipt of your forms and payment. And your space is confirmed on a first come first served basis. Your entry will be confirmed via email. NOTORIOUS usually fills up quickly and tickets sell out fast, so don't miss out. If you have any questions or concerns, please email notorious.dance.competition@gmail.com.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Write to Read | Pembroke Publishers | Free Preview
This practical book is full of quick and easy-to-use lessons that promote meaningful writing practice. Each independent lesson guides students through the writing process with information about a writing form, along with suggested literature sources. Tips throughout the book will help students successfully write to narrate, to inform, to entertain, to persuade, to respond, and to enjoy.

Scholastic Learning Resources | 10% off | Website
Scholastic Education is currently offering 10% off their next Scholastic Resources for any educator in the Langley School District. You can browse the Scholastic Education website at the link above to view all of the resources they offer. Please see the specific details below:

• The discount applies to regular priced items when your order is placed through their new ecommerce website (see link above)
• When your cart reaches the minimum $100 pre-tax amount, you can use the code WELCOME
• This offer can be redeemed once by any and all staff members at a school who create and use their Scholastic Education account to place an order

PROFESSIONAL READINGS AND RESOURCES

 Lessons from the Edge of Life with Zach Bush | My Legacy Podcast | Podcast
What if healing wasn’t about fixing yourself, but about remembering who you are? This week, Dr. Zach Bush invites us to see health, and humanity through a new lens. One that connects our biology to our belonging and reminds us that the real medicine isn’t found in a pill, but in presence, connection, and the courage to be fully alive. This week on the My Legacy Podcast & Syndicated Radio Show, Dr. Zach Bush joins hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, with his daughter and plus one, Alissa Bush; for a profound conversation about death, healing, and human potential.

Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Kids and Teens | Blog
Helping youth understand what they are feeling and why can transform the way they connect with themselves and others. The recent blog offers tangible ways for parents, caregivers, and educators to nurture emotional intelligence (EI) from an early age. Read the full blog to explore more strategies and resources.
Quick Tips for Teaching EI:

• Talk about feelings through characters in stories, books, or shows
• Use tools that help build emotional vocabulary and awareness
• Create an environment where youth feel safe to express their emotions

TECH TIPS

SpacesEDU Info for Educators | October 2025 | More info
Explore the October 2025 release: Watch the webinar at the link above to familiarize yourself with the new features and enhancements. 
Build Your Comment Bank: Use the Feedback Companion to create your very own bank of growth-focused comments to streamline your feedback process. Watch this video to learn more.
Ways to Engage Families: With families now connected to SpacesEDU, explore the following tools and best practices to involve them in their child's learning journey.

• Share this video to ensure families understand the benefits and functionality of their account.

• Offer families specific ways to comment on student work, encouraging meaningful conversations about learning , directly in SpacesEDU or at home.

• View the Class Engagement Dashboard to see when families last accessed your class. Did they connect shortly after you shared something on SpacesEDU?

• Use Messages to start private or group conversations with families. Features like a 10,000 character limit, read receipts and custom reply settings help you track engagement and keep everyone in the loop.

From Shortages to Solutions: Acquiring the Skills Canada Needs: Replay this 30-minute Lunch and Learn session from the Conference Board of Canada to explore which careers are most in demand, the skills employers want candidates to have, and the education pathways that prepare students to fill the gap. 

Just for Fun

• The Growth over Grades Podcast: In this episode, Jordan talks with Alana Winnick, Educational Technology Director, author of The Generative Age, and podcaster. Alana clearly defines “The Generative Age” – a new era defined by content generation and its significant influence on our learning, thinking, and creative processes.
• Industry Immersion Series (Canada only): myBlueprint is giving away $100,000+ in micro grants to Grade 7-12 students across Canada. Each month, a new industry partner releases a skill-building challenge. Students submit their work, gaining industry awareness, and outstanding submissions receive micro grants and recognition. $10,000 in micro grants will be awarded monthly, with additional incentives for students, educators, and school! Join the mailing list to learn more.

• Introduce key concepts in media and digital literacy 
• Explore the digital lives of Canadian youth 
• Equip educators with practical tools from the USE, UNDERSTAND & CREATE digital literacy framework 

• Self-directed tutorial – perfect for individual learning
• Downloadable PowerPoint presentation – ideal for group facilitation 

• Full workshop with activities: ~3 hours
• Abridged or facilitator-led version: ~2 hours