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 sysThistem | 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:

Secondary Literature Circle | More info
These secondary literature circle titles feature diverse, thought-provoking stories that explore themes of identity, justice, and the human experience. Each title inspires meaningful discussion, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to the world beyond the page. Explore these brand-new secondary titles and many more at the DLC under SECONDARY LITERATURE CIRCLE.

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.  

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education | UBC | More info
Educators can immerse themselves in the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) free six-week, self-paced, online course “Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education,” designed to deepen understanding of Indigenous histories, perspectives, and worldviews. Running until Nov. 4, 2025, the program encourages participants to re-examine assumptions, strengthen relationships, and envision practices that create inclusive and equitable learning environments. System education leaders will gain insight into approaches that respond to current reforms, while learning alongside Indigenous Elders, educational leaders, and culturally grounded resources. They will also explore strategies that enhance classroom practice, community engagement, and institutional policies in ways that honour reconciliation. An optional certificate of completion is available, adding recognition to this professional learning journey. 

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

Kamloopa: An Indigenous Matriarch Story with Kim Senklip Harvey | On-Demand Learning Feature
As contemporary educators, we have a responsibility to share diverse stories and varied perspectives with our students.
To do so, it’s integral that we first listen to and learn from those voices ourselves. Join us as we learn from these diverse Canadian authors!
Join us for a virtual session with Indigenous author & playwright, Kim Senklip Harvey as she discusses her award-winning play, Kamloopa: An Indigenous Matriarch Story. The play tells the story of three Indigenous women on their journey to reclaim Indigenous matriarchal power.

Save the Date: Odyssey 2026 | February 9, 2026

EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

 CAfLN Conversations 2025-2026 | More info | Register
This year's CAfLN Conversations series is "Leading Authentic and Healthy Assessment Practices". This series offers meaningful opportunities to share and collaborate with colleagues from across Canada. Please note that you must be a member of CAfLN to attend for free. All sessions begin at 5:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM EST and will focus on the following topics:

• Monday, November 3, 2025 – Nurturing Safe Classroom Culture
• Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – Managing a Feedback Practice
• Monday, March 2, 2026 – Building the Habit of Reflection in Students
• Monday, April 13, 2026 – Organizing and Using Data Well

Master of Education in Teaching English As An Additional Language | Simon Fraser University | November 6, 2025 | More info
SFU is hosting an information session for their upcoming MA, MEd in Teaching English as an Additional Language on November 6th. The program is designed for educators working with English as Additional Language learners and provides students opportunities to advance their knowledge of theoretical, research and practical issues in teaching English language learners.

Leadership Academy for Black Educators | BC Black Educational Leaders Association | Applications close November 15, 2025 | More info | Apply
The Leadership Academy is a transformative professional development initiative designed to support, elevate, and connect Black educators across BC, grounded in culturally responsive leadership and equity-centered practice. Black educators currently working in K-12 settings across BC are eligible. Program goals include:

• Build Leadership Capacity
• Foster Community & Connection
• Center Cultural Identity
• Advance Equity & Justice

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES

Royal Tyrrell Museum Virtual Tour | December 3, 2025 | More info | Register
The Fraser Valley Regional Library is hosting a virtual tour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum which is designed for children in grades 4, 5 and 6. This allows you to take a tour without leaving your classroom! During this interactive virtual visit, you'll be guided through the galleries and exhibits. Marvel at creatures from ancient seas, explore Dinosaur Hall, and discover how life carried on after the asteroid impact that marked the end of the Age of Dinosaurs.

Skills Canada BC Provincial Competition | April 15, 2026 | Highlights Video | Register  | Bus Subsidy
The Abbotsford Tradex is hosting the Skills Canada BC Provincial Trades & Technology competition on April 15, 2026! Watch 500+ competitors compete in 50+ leading trade and technology competitions including electrical, culinary, plumbing, hairstyling, robotics, carpentry, animation and much more! Event admission is free and open to the public, individual registration is not required, however free class registration is highly encouraged! If you are bringing a school bus with student spectators, the 2026 spectator bus subsidy is now open and applications can be submitted at the link above. If you are bringing students, but not requiring the subsidy, register your class, for free at the link above.

2026 Prime Minister Awards for Teaching Excellence | More info
Do you know an inspirational educator? Consider nominating them for a 2026 Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM, and Excellence in Early Childhood Education now. From Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada see the more info link for details on how to nominate a teacher or Early Childhood educator including a template that can be used.

LEARNING RESOURCES

• Indigenous Veterans | History | Secondary Documentary for Remembrance Day
  Indigenous veterans risked everything going to war for Canada. Though they found a brotherhood in the military, they returned home to broken promises. Watch this moving doc for Remembrance Day.
• Murdoch in the Classroom | History | Grades 5-9 | Video + lesson plans
  NEW! Celebrate History Week with Murdoch in the Classroom, engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons built from Murdoch Mysteries. Story-first learning sparks inquiry and primary-source thinking, with ready-to-use clips, rubrics, and teacher supports. Flexible, classroom-tested resources for Grades 5–9, piloted in classrooms and proven to significantly raise grades and engagement.

• Remembrance Ceremony Resource Centre | More info
  School and community ceremonies honouring those who have served our country are a great way to show we care. If you’re looking for ideas on how to organize one, visit the Plan a Remembrance Day Ceremony resource centre today! You will find downloadable videos, music and readings, as well as detailed planning tools, MC notes and a customizable, step-by-step presentation you can play at your event.
• In Flanders Fields Poem | One Poem Many Voices Resource
  Millions of people have heard the famous Canadian war poem In Flanders Fields at Remembrance Day ceremonies around the world. Did you know that this year is its 110th anniversary? Help your students experience the poem in new ways using our multilingual One poem, many voices resources. We have worked with our partners to translate In Flanders Fields into more than 25 of the most spoken languages and dialects in Canada, including Chinese, Punjabi, Arabic and many First Nations, Métis and Inuit languages. Written translations are currently available and over the coming weeks we’ll continue to add new video and audio elements.

NOVA & The Whispering Woods Video Story and Worksheet | FORED BC Society | Video | Worksheet
This inspiring story profiles a young girl named Nov, who loves exploring the Whispering Woods. She notices they look a little sad. Enter Grove, the wise forest guardian! Nova learns that keeping the woods healthy is a team effort. Grove explains they carefully harvest some trees to prevent big wildfires and get wood for their homes. What secret does she learn? Watch the video to find out.

National Forest Week Contest | FORED BC Society | Deadline: November 21, 2025 | More info
The theme for this year's National Forest Week Contest is "Roots of Resilience: From Seed to Canopy". We are an educational charity and hold this art, photography and video contest every year for Canadian youth aged 5-18. There will be multiple $150 cash prizes awarded and the entry is a simple two-minute form.

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL READINGS

Leading with Empathy and Experience | My Legacy Podcast | Podcast
What if leadership wasn’t about power, but about empathy? This week, Congressman Maxwell Frost shares how turning pain into purpose can reshape what it means to lead. He reminds us that real change begins when we listen to ourselves, to others, and to the stories that shaped us.

TECH TIPS

Copilot Tutorial for Beginners | Microsoft 365 Copilot Tutorial
Did you know that Copilot is now completely integrated within other Microsoft365 tools like Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint? Earlier this month, Mike Tholfsen from Microsoft Education posted this comprehensive video guide on Copilot's role in your digital workflows.  
Buckle up for a fast-fire tutorial that demonstrates how Copilot can work directly on its own through the Chat or Create features, or by interacting with files in your OneDrive. You'll be sure to walk away with several tips and tricks for how this powerful integration of Copilot can maximize your workflows and efficiency.

SpacesEDU - Updates in their latest release | More info
SpacesEDU has just released some major updates in their latest release. These updates are meant to streamline workflow and the use of SpacesEDU for both students and teachers.  Please see below for the three key updates in their latest release:

• Feedback Companion | For SpacesEDU Pro Users
  No more hunting through docs or copy-pasting from other documents. With your new Feedback Companion, you can:
  • Upload your existing comment banks, or build new ones right inside SpacesEDU
  • Access your comments, year after year
  • Edit, customize, and personalize comments so they fit each learner
  • Streamline workflows by tying comments to specific subjects, skills, and competencies
  • Access your comment bank right where you give feedback (just type / in a comment)
• Auto-Save Comments | For All Users
  • Ever start writing a comment, step away, and poof, it’s gone? Not anymore.
  • Your comments now auto-save across Portfolio feeds and Space feeds. Pick up exactly where you left off, every time, even when switching between devices.
•  Character Limit Increase | For SpacesEDU Pro Users
  • Need more room to give context, detail, or encouragement? Your message limit just jumped from 1,200 to 10,000 characters.
  • Big ideas, more space, zero compromises. Enough room for the details, context, and encouragement your learners deserve.