KEY RESOURCES IN LANGLEY

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

DISTRICT LEARNING COMMONS

The DLC is a lending library of classroom and teaching resources available to all school staff in the Langley School District. All of our items are available to view and book online through the Insignia Library system. We also deliver and pick up all the items you request through district mail twice per week (check with your admin assistant to see which days your deliveries are on).

Click here for more information, including login instructions: SD35 District Learning Commons

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Indigenous Packs | Boldprint | More info
BOLDPRINT Inquiry Indigenous packs are part of the BOLDPRINT Inquiry series of content readers that will spark inquiry and wonder. The series promotes an authentic understanding of the rich diversity of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, cultures, and perspectives.

• 30 Indigenous titles (10 per grade) by Indigenous authors and illustrators and reviewed by Elders
• Text sets organized around an Indigenous-focused essential question to help build background knowledge, develop comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency
• Support for integrating Indigenous content into a cross-curricular learning plan
• Canadian content and opportunities to develop global perspectives
• Additional online teaching support, including new Indigenous Pack teacher’s guides, new downloadable sample teaching lesson slides, and new information on the alignment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action

BOLDPRINT Inquiry writer, Gladys Rosencrans, is a proud Métis/Cree woman from Manitoba, has lived on Coast Salish territory for decades. With a 40-year career in Special and Indigenous Education, she served as a teacher, coordinator, and District Vice Principal at Delta School District 37 in British Columbia. Now retired, she continues to contribute as an Indigenous Elder with organizations such as the Ministry of Children and Family Development, First Nations Health Authority, Métis Nation BC, Métis Family Services, and Siyá:ye Yoyes.

PROVINCIAL PRO-D DAY | FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, 2026

Pro-D at the Museum of Vancouver | October 23, 2026 | More info
 MOV is pleased to once again host the Provincial Pro-D Day at the Museum of Vancouver on Friday, October 23. This will be a rich day of learning, networking and professional development designed for educators. For details and registration, please visit the website at the link above.

BCAMT Mathematics Fall Conference: True North: Aligning Practice with Purpose | Register
Registration is now open for the annual BC Mathematics Conference which will be held at Gladstone Secondary on the Provincial Pro-D Day, Friday October 23! This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Peter Liljedahl, professor at SFU. In addition, the workshop options include Langley's very own Calvin Leung, who will be offering the workshop below at the conference:

Let’s Count On Math: Seeing Structure and Building Meaning From K-12 
From K-12, students often make their way through a series of disjointed experiences causing a disconnect between students and math; resulting in weak numeracy and understanding of “what math means.” The easy to apply and understand structure of “counting” can be used in and between classrooms K-12 to make meaning and help students understand the procedures and algorithms we teach. The algorithms and processes remain unchanged, only a slight change in how we approach them makes them more accessible and relatable to students. With over 75% of instructional time spent covering: number concepts and operations, algebra, measurement, and probability, “counting" is the unifying framework that will allow students to see interrelationships between concepts, processes, and algorithms to make sense of and organize their math learning. Weaving this thread through the K-12 journey will help students have a greater understanding of how things are related and make concepts easier for teachers to teach and students to learn, retain, and apply.

Right Brain Reading Workshop | October 23, 2026 | More info
Come for a day of learning that will transform how you support those struggling readers you have in your classroom or school.This workshop is for you if you are working hard with them, giving them extra practice and support, yet they still aren't working confidently or independently at grade level. Jennifer Hedican founded Right Brain Reading to work specifically with that group of students who, despite intervention and support, do not make the expected progress. I saw drastic improvements with this method and you will too. It is easy to use, fun to do, engaging for the student and successful - you and your students will love it! Learn all about the 6 fundamental steps of Right Brain Reading, do some hands-on learning, hear how neuroscience informs this practice and learn some tips and tricks for UDL and classroom use too.

PHE BC PSA Day Conference | October 23, 2026 | More info
The annual provincial Physical and Health and Education Conference will be taking place at Douglas College on the Provincial Pro-D Day on Friday October 23. This year's theme is "Reimagining Physical Education & School Sport Experiences." To learn more about the conference and to register, please go the link above.

Building Safety Through Connection | Education Assistants of BC Society | October 23, 2026 | More info | Register
This year's conference focuses on "Building Safety Through Connection: Foundations of FASD - Relationship, Regulation, and the Brain-Body Connection to Learning."
Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and nervous-system-aligned communication is essential for foster-based, relational, and trauma-informed support in today's classrooms. Trina Chivilo brings 14 years of teaching experience across challenging pre-K to 12 environments, 6 years in provincial outreach, and extensive community partnership experience. Participants will gain practical, evidence-informed strategies to help students co-regulate, surface essential strengths, and enhance learning through connection.

DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 

Le DELF Scolaire with Alison Hewitt| On-Demand Learning Feature
Have you ever been interested in preparing your students for the DELF exam? This exam will allow your Immersion or Core French students to challenge themselves by preparing for and earning an internationally-recognized diploma. 

Ukeru Training 2026-2027 | Multiple Dates, 2026-2027 | Register Today!
Special Education Assistants (SEAs) in the Langley School District are expected to renew their Ukeru training every two years. Content of this session includes Trauma-Informed Care, De-escalation Strategies, and Personal Protective Skills. 
This is single-day training. Only register for one day. If you need to change the day you are attending, please reach out to Professional Services (thinklangley@sd35.bc.ca), and they will assist you. Questions regarding the teaching should be directed to Cathy Gracie. This training is open to all district staff to whom these practices may apply.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! AAC In Every Classroom | October 21, November 4, & November 18, 2026 | Register Today!
This practical three-part series helps bridge the gap between AAC theory and classroom practice by giving educators the understanding, mindset, and tools to support communication access throughout the school day. This PD is for the whole team - classroom teachers, EAs, and support staff.
Session 1: Understanding AAC: What it is, who uses it, and why it matters
Session 2: Being a Strong Communication Partner: Practical strategies for everyday interactions
Session 3: Supporting AAC in the Classroom Environment: Routines, structures, and participation opportunities

Red Cross Basic First Aid with CPR/AED Level C for SD35 Staff | October 23, 2026 | Register Today!
This course focuses on the most common and critical life-threatening situations one may encounter. It provides basic first aid knowledge to care for adults, children and infants in case of an emergency. Upon successful completion, participants receive a national Red Cross First Aid Certificate valid for 3 years. A catered lunch will be provided alongside the Connecting the Pieces Conference.

Course Content: 

• Preparing to respond
• The EMS system
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway emergencies - Adult, Child, Infant
• Breathing and circulation emergencies - Adult, Child, Infant
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest - Adult, Child, Infant
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Wound Care

MathUP! Tools for Teaching | October 23, 2026 | Register Today!
Explore the resources, routines, and instructional tools within MathUP! and discover how they can support or enhance K-8 mathematics instruction. Engage in hands-on learning that promotes numeracy, reasoning, and problem solving while exploring additional resources that compliment the program. Leave with practical strategies, classroom-ready ideas, and tools to support meaningful mathematics learning. 

Supporting Autistic Learners Using a Trauma Informed Lens | October 23, 2026 | Register Today!
This half-day workshop explores practical, trauma-informed strategies Resource Teachers/Case Managers can use to create safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments. Participants will learn how trauma and chronic stress can affect behaviour, regulation, relationships, and learning, with a focus on recognizing signs of stress and responding with safety, connection and dignity.
Participants will explore practical approaches for supporting students with autism and diverse learning needs, including strategies for regulation, positive relationships, and responding to distressed behaviour in ways that promote agency, belonging, and meaningful participation. Pick ONE of the following session times.

• Morning Session: 8:30 – 11:30 am
• Afternoon Session: 12:00 – 3:00 pm

ASD: Supporting Student Success | October 23, 2026 | Register Today!
Join us at the Langley Events Centre for a day full of practical tools and strategies to support student learning and success. The District Autism Team will provide hands-on learning and practice that will empower you to support students. Learn effective use of:

• visual supports
• preference assessments
• picture creation
• no demand play/pairing, and
• universal de-escalation strategies

Attendance at this all-day workshop will provide ASD credit to SEAs.

Connecting the Pieces: The Early Years Conference | October 23, 2026 | Register Today!
Connecting the Pieces: The Early Years Conference is our annual conference dedicated to professional development for Kindergarten - Grade 3 teachers, and early childhood educators. Our workshop line-up includes local and internationally recognized experts selected to share their innovative and practical ideas for working with young learners. Registration closes 8:00AM on Friday October 16, 2026.

EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

The Robotics Series is back, and AI is Leading the Way | Logics Academy | October 20, 2026 | More info
Looking to expand STEM, coding, and AI learning opportunities across your schools? AI Robotic Series, hosted by Keith Nelson and featured speakers, offers 6 FREE live virtual PD sessions from October to December designed to help educators bring robotics, AI, and computational thinking into classrooms, libraries, and makerspaces. By sharing this series with your team, you can support educator capacity-building, strengthen STEM initiatives, and provide practical strategies educators can implement right away.

Community Class Series 2026 | October 26-28, 2026 | Register
Three nights. Three powerful books. One community. Join DR.ABC for a FREE virtual learning series that will help you transform your classroom in important ways. Each evening opens with a lecture by DR.ABC, followed by invited guests who bring their chapters to life through teaching and guided conversation.

• Stop the Hate for Goodness Sake | October 26, 2026 | Free Preview
  How can classroom teachers disrupt discrimination and promote hope, foster healing, and inspire joyful learning? Find out in this thoughtful examination of today's complex world. 40 step-by-step lessons involve discussion, oral and written narratives, case studies, assumption charts, and more.
• Active Brave Conversations | October 27, 2026 | Free Preview
  Discover a multitude of classroom voices that support and advocate for belonging and  inclusion. Full of practical strategies and activities to add to a teacher's toolbox, this unique guide deals with many aspects of inclusion, diversity, and much more. Joyful real-life stories and examples complement the book.
• The ABCs of Blackness in Our Schools | October 28, 2026 | Free Preview
  Conceived, planned, and written in conjunction with the Centre for Black Studies in Education (CBSE) at OISE-UofT, this special project features the voices of experts in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Become a champion for the lesser-heard voices of marginalized students with the lessons in this important book.

Harvard Grad School Information | Harvard Graduate School of Education | October 29, 2026 | Register
Jackie Spencer who is the Assistant Director of Admissions at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) will be in Vancouver on Thursday, October 29 to host an in-person information session for prospective HGSE applicants. The session covers HGSE's Master's in Education Leadership, which is fully online and career-embedded, so educators can build new skills and earn a Harvard credential while staying in their current roles and classrooms in the district, alongside their residential master's programs and their Ph.D. in Education.

Opportunity for French Immersion Educators | University of Victoria | Application Deadline Nov 1, 2026 | More info | Handout
In response to needs identified through consultation with school districts across British Columbia, the University of Victoria’s Division of Continuing Studies is pleased to introduce the new Micro-Certificate in Teaching French Immersion. Designed specifically for educators working in the K-12 French Immersion context, this flexible, credit-bearing program is delivered entirely online, making it accessible to educators throughout British Columbia. It combines advanced French-language development with evidence-based pedagogical strategies aligned with the British Columbia K-12 curriculum. The first courses begin in January 2027.

Going Deeper with Compassionate Systems | Compassionate Systems BC | November 8, 2026 | Register
This year-long program deepens your understanding of Compassionate Systems, building your capacity for self, relational, and systems leadership. Sessions make compassionate systems “visible” so you can apply what you learn directly to your own context, while nurturing equity-oriented lenses and Indigenous perspectives that strengthen the work. An experienced team of Compassionate Systems practitioners leads the way. The program launch is on November 8, 2026 in person, however a virtual option is available.

Free Teacher Workshops | Fraser Institute | Nov 13, 2026 | Register
These free webinar and in-person programs offer the tools you need to teach economics in your online, in-person or hybrid classroom. Each webinar program is hosted over a series of short modules, while our in-person programs take place over the course of one day. These teacher workshop programs are developed and presented by economic experts, offering teachers the opportunity to actively participate in interactive sessions, as well as take home a wealth of resources, including detailed lesson plans, activity outlines and readings. These programs are catered to a Canadian high school level curriculum and include concepts that range from basic to advanced.

Webinar - Social Studies Lessons from the Essential Scholars | Fraser Institute | November 18-19, 2026 | Register
Explore key social, political, and economic ideas that continue to shape Canadian and global society. Through a combination of readings, videos, discussions, and interactive activities, these lessons provide adaptable tools to promote critical thinking, connect abstract theories to real-world issues, and enrich social studies instruction with a mix of philosophical, economic, and political perspectives.

• MEd in School & Applied Child Psychology
• MEd in Early Childhood Education
• MEd in Indigenous Education
• MEd in Supporting Inclusive Education
• Med in Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

• MEd in Educational Leadership & Administration
• MEd in Social Studies Education
• MEd in Sustainability, Regeneration & Resilience

Masters in Educational Leadership and Mentorship 2027-2029 | University of the Fraser Valley | More info
University of the Fraser Valley is currently accepting applications for UFV's  Master of Education in Educational leadership and  mentorship, a  professional learning program designed to support teachers in their local context. This cohort-based graduate program features blended learning (mostly in person), offering MEd candidates the opportunity to develop as leaders and mentors within a powerful community of practice.  The focus on local issues, and contexts allows educators to immediately apply new strategies directly within their own classrooms and schools. They are offering online and in-person information sessions on the following dates:

• Wednesday Oct 21, 2026  (4:00-5:00 pm) online
• Thursday, Nov 5, 2026      (4:00-5:00 pm) online
• Thursday Nov 12, 2026 (5:00-7:00 pm) in person at UFV Mission Campus | Register
• Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026     (4:00-5:00 pm) online

Literacies Today and Tomorrow | Wilfrid Laurier University | More info | Register
Literacies Today and Tomorrow is a free online professional learning series for Ontario and British Columbia K-4 educators, support teachers, literacy coaches, administrators, school board leaders, and teacher education faculty who are interested in deepening responsive, comprehensive, and research-informed literacy practices.

Across five Saturday sessions, we will explore how to create literacy learning ecologies that respond to the complex needs of today’s classrooms. Each session will include a focused provocation, video/annotated photo case study deconstruction, collaborative break-out conversations, a brief expert presentation, and time to consider how the learning can be translated into classrooms and school contexts.

Session themes will include:

Session 3: (October 31)- The Reciprocal Relationship Between Reading and Writing- Part 1

Session 4: (November 14)- The Reciprocal Relationship Between Reading and Writing- Part 2

Session 5: (November 28)- Comprehensive Literacy in a Structured-Heavy Program- Interdisciplinary Literacy Connections Across Subjects and Programs

Sessions will be held online through Zoom on the following Saturdays: October 17 & 31 and November 14, and 28, 2026 from 7:00-9:00 am (British Columbia- PST) OR 10:00 am-12:00 pm (Ontario- EST). Participants may register for all five sessions or for one or more sessions within the series.

This professional learning opportunity is also connected to a research study led by Dr. Keri Ewart and Dr. Tara-Lynn Scheffel at Wilfrid Laurier University in collaboration with colleagues connected to the University of British Columbia and the West Vancouver School Board. The research examines how virtual professional learning supports educators’ literacy learning, reflection, and classroom planning. Participation in the research component of this series is voluntary. Educators may attend the professional learning sessions without consenting to the research component. Please register no later than, September 30th, 2026 in order to be added to the LMS and receive the Zoom link associated with this series.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES

Bring the Wonders of Birds Into Your Classroom This October | VARC | Book Now
For the month of October the Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC) is offering FREE virtual bird and nature presentations for students, bringing engaging, curriculum-connected learning directly to your classroom through Zoom.
Their interactive, 60-minute presentations are designed to spark curiosity, encourage questions, and help students discover the incredible world of birds and the environments they depend on.

What can you expect?

• Engaging, age-appropriate presentations for a variety of grade levels
• Interactive discussions and opportunities for students to ask questions
• Fun activities, including wiggle breaks for younger learners
• Teacher resource packages with crafts, activities, and additional learning materials.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Sexual Health Teaching Toolkit from Fraser Health | More info
 This online toolkit brings together trusted resources to support a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach to sexual health education that aligns with BC Curriculum and best practice guidelines. It provides educators and school staff with easy access to reliable information, classroom materials and supports all in one place. Resources in the toolkit support learning about healthy relationships, consent, personal safety, identity, communication and decision-making in developmentally appropriate ways.

• Keynote and Inquiry Graphics | More info
• Follow Up Video #1 | Question Continuum
• Follow Up Video #2 | Feedback
• Follow Up Video #3 | Structures for Independence
• Follow Up Video #4 | Follow Up Video #4   - Co-designing Success Criteria

• Create your TC² account: (link above). Setting up your account is quick and easy, and it’s the key to accessing your benefits. 
• Explore and bookmark resources: Discover tools and materials that meet your teaching and learning needs, and build a personalized collection by bookmarking your favourites.

• Unlimited free online resources, including competency tools, inquiry units, lesson plans and ready-to-use teaching and student materials. 
• A Professional Library filled with articles, podcasts, videos, and other resources for teaching and learning. 
• The ability to bookmark and save resources to create a personalized collection. 
• Discounts on TC² publications and professional learning services. 
•  To learn more about TC² and explore additional offerings, visit tc2.ca. If you have any questions, feel free to contact The Critical Thinking Consortium at mail@tc2.ca.  

November is Financial Literacy Month | Everfi | More info
November is Financial Literacy Month, making now a great time to help educators plan meaningful financial education for their students. Share these now so teachers have time to incorporate these resources into their November plans. As classes settle into their routines, this is a great time for educators to remember that Everfi resources can support learning throughout the school year, not just at back-to-school.

• Resources for Grades 4-8
• Resources for Grades 9-12
• Resources to keep Educators engaged

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL READINGS

TECH TIPS