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! You can check it out in person in the basement of the School Board Office or have kits and resources delivered directly to your school! 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

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

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 (K-5) and middle (6-8). 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: This month – specific date TBD

Mentorship Retreat: October 17-19, 2025 - Executive Suites, Squamish - Must be a part of Mentorship to attend.

HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Nature is in Session Workshop | Cheakamus Centre in Squamish | October 24, 2025 | More info
Provincial Professional Development Day at Cheakamus Centre is nearly full! Join fellow educators on October 24 for a full-day, land-based workshop guided by Indigenous cultural educators and outdoor learning specialists. From forest trails and salmon channels to farm and Longhouse outdoor spaces, the land becomes your teacher. A chef-prepared lunch is included.

PROVINCIAL PRO-D DAY OCTOBER 24, 2025

Connecting the Pieces: The Early Years Conference 2025 I October 24, 2025 I Register
Connecting the Pieces: Pre-K and Kindergarten Conference is our annual conference dedicated to professional development for kindergarten 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 for this event will close at 8:00 am on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 

Middle Years Conference: Empowering Every Learner | October 24, 2025 | Register
Instructional Services is pleased to offer our second annual Middle Years Conference, which will be held at Yorkson Creek Middle School on October 24, 2025. This conference is open to all Grades 6-8 teachers in the Langley School District. This year will focus on the theme of Learning Across the Curriculum: Empowering Every Learner.  This year’s keynote is the incredible Trevor MacKenzie, presenting The One Thing Every Classroom Needs: Curiosity. Registration for this event will close at 8:00 am on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 

Planning for Meaningful Learning: From Backwards Design to Student Choice | October 24, 2025 | Register
Join us for a practical workshop designed to help teachers create unit plans that accommodate diverse learning needs. We'll explore how to use learning intentions and success criteria to guide planning, assessment, and student reflection. You will leave with a variety of strategies to offer students multiple access points to learning. Bring a device and ideas for a new unit. This full-day session will include working time to dig into the curriculum and begin a UDL aligned plan. Registration for this event will close at 8:00 am on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Basic First Aid | October 24, 2025 | Register
The WorkSafeBC Basic First Aid course is an 8-hour program, including coffee and lunch breaks and is designed to provide life-saving first aid skills to workers in industry. Successful candidates must demonstrate competency in practical skills and achieve 72% or higher on a multiple-choice exam. Certification is valid for three years. 

What you will learn: 

• Priority Action Approach
   Primary Survey – Conscious patient / Unconscious patient 
• Cervical spine control 
• Airway and Breathing interventions 
• Hemorrhage control 
• One person CPR 
• Minor injuries which require medical aid 
• Management of soft tissue injuries 
• Records and reports 

Free Literacy Webinar Opportunity | Implementing the Joyful Literacy Legacy Collection | October 24, 2025 | Register | More info
This webinar provides teachers with proven and critical resources they can readily access to make literacy success for all children a reality. Really special is the Teacher’s Guide which provides a sequential monthly plan for each skill at each grade level and a skill tracking system, so no skills are missed. Hundreds of playful games provide easy teacher preparation for children who need extra practice. All attendees will receive digital copies of Janet Mort's two Joyful Literacy Intervention books for free whether you purchase the entire resource or not. The Joyful Literacy staff are presenting a free Implementation Webinar on October 24th from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT.

Roots & Renewal: Reviving the Past, Re-imagining the Present Conference | Learning Environments: Enhancing the Educational Experience BC | October 23-24, 2025 | More Info | Register
Join this fall conference to experience five innovative Vancouver Island schools that showcase the future of learning spaces – from upgrades and replacements to additions, prefabrication, and modular design. Discover how these projects are shaping inspiring, inclusive environments for today's students. The program will include school tours, workshops, engaging topics, networking & Ministry update.

Aboriginal Education Conference | October 24, 2025 | More info | Register
Aboriginal Education Association PSA is hosting a conference on Resistance & Hope – Art, Activism & Allyship on Friday October 24, 2025. The keynote speaker is Charlie Angus at Langley Fine Arts School. Please see the attached poster for more info.

DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Truth, Trauma and a Fractured Landscape Called Reconciliation | On-Demand Learning Feature 
Drawing from a self-awareness model, this keynote will identify trauma in a collective context and examine how it fragments relationships while also offering insight into how the power of witnessing, acknowledging and practising empathy can repair fractures for the benefit of advancing reconciliation.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Expanding K-12 Possibilities Information Session | SD#35 & Simon Fraser University | October 14, 2025 | More info | Sign Up
We are excited to highlight an upcoming information session hosted in partnership with Simon Fraser University (SFU). The information session is designed to discuss Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Expanding K-12 Possibilities. When we invest in our teachers, we strengthen our entire school community. That is why Langley School District is proud to support ongoing learning and career advancement at every stage. The educational offerings are designed for working professionals delivered with localized and relevant curriculum in mind. We highly encourage all interested staff to attend whether you’re considering further education, leadership pathways, or simply want to explore what’s next for you. It will take place at 3:30PM at the School Board Office in the Learning Hub or Online via Teams.

Registration Closing Soon! Last Chance to Register! Infusing Oral Story Telling Through Stop Motion Animation | October 15, 2025 | Register
This engaging workshop introduces educators to the StopMotion app, and shows how stop motion animation can be a powerful tool for oral storytelling and creative expression. You'll explore how this project can support Art, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, and discover how easily it can be adapted to other areas you teach. No tech experience needed! You'll get guided instruction, classroom-ready ideas, and plenty of sandbox time to experiment and create. Whether you're curious or confident, this is a fun, low-pressure space to play, learn, and connect.

SD#35 FSA Coding | Request to Mark: fill out form here | Due by October 22, 2025
We are looking for classroom teachers to mark FSAs. FSA coding will take place on Saturday, November 15 and Saturday, November 22 at the School Board Office from 8:00 am-3:00pm. If you would like to mark the FSAs, please complete the entire form. Priority will be given to grades 4 and 7 classroom teachers and all applicants may not be successful. You will be contacted after the deadline. Questions? Contact Alexandra Baxfield at abaxfield@sd35.bc.ca

Getting Started with Intermediate French | November 3, 2025 | Register
This Workshop is for grade 5 and 6 teachers who are looking for support with teaching French. Shauna Néro will present grade 5 and 6 French units that have been designed by the Office of Franchophone and Franophile Affairs at SFU. All attendees will be provided with a bin that includes lesson plans, resources, and supplies for the first unit.

Save the Date: Odyssey 2026 | February 9, 2026

EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Free Webinar: Agency & Empowerment — Strategies to Bring UDL to Life in Your Classroom | October 15, 2025 | Register
Educators want learners to be motivated, independent, and confident, but building true agency requires more than good intentions. In partnership with ReadSpeaker, CAST invites you to a free webinar that explores practical strategies for weaving UDL into every phase of learning. Learn from a diverse panel of experts how small, intentional design choices can spark meaningful engagement and empower learners to take charge of their education.

Community Education Night: Risky Play with Dr. Mariana Brussoni | October 28, 2025 | More info | Register
Dr. Mariana Brussoni is a Professor at UBC and the Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership. At this in-person Community Education event, she will explore the benefits of risky play, highlighting how unstructured outdoor learning can reduce anxiety, support mindfulness, and enhance classroom outcomes for students with learning differences and ADHD. Her research shows that such play enhances physical health, social skills, and cognitive development by allowing children to explore, take risks, and learn from their environment.

New Webinar: Students in the Driver's Seat | October 29, 2025 | Book | Register
This important webinar will delve into authors Erin Quinn and Tara Vandertoorn newest book, Students in the Driver's Seat. They will explore the potential and power of student voice and choice in their classrooms by sharing:

• classroom-ready tools for guiding students
• step-by-step routines with strong connections to best practices
• real stories from real classrooms — the messy, funny, joyful ones

 48th Annual Fall Career Conference | Career Education Society of BC | Nov 17 & 18, 2025 | More info | Register
This is BC’s biggest gathering of career educators, counsellors, and leaders — all coming together to share strategies, resources, and inspiration for preparing students for the future of work. What to expect:

• Keynotes from thought leaders in education and workforce development
• Practical workshops you can use in classrooms right away
• Networking with passionate educators from across the province
• Prize Draws - donated by our sponsor, JA British Columbia

Did you know? Research shows students who participate in career education activities are more likely to pursue post-secondary and find meaningful employment.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF/STUDENTS/CLASSES

Hall of Famers on Tour | Beyond the Win | October 8, 2025 | Program Information | Sample Lesson Plan
We are thrilled to announce the panellists for the Wednesday, October 8th edition of Hall of Famers on Tour, featuring Hall of Famer Gareth Rees, and the following two members of Canada's national men's and women's rugby teams:

• Sophie de Goede - 2025 Women's Rugby Player of the Year, World Cup Silver Medallist
  Sophie de Goede is a Canadian international rugby union player, known for her leadership and skill, who plays her club rugby for Saracens in England's Premiership Women's Rugby.
• Ben LeSage - 3x Major League Rugby Champion, Canadian International
  Ben LeSage began his rugby journey with the Calgary Canucks and later excelled at the University of British Columbia, where he balanced varsity rugby with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechatronics Engineering.

The Salmon Journey: Ecology and Tradition | Cheakamus Centre in Squamish | October - December 2025 | Contact
Can’t make it to their Professional Development Day? Bring your own group to Cheakamus this fall for Salmon Journey, a special place-based program rooted in Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) perspectives. Designed for grade school students through to adult professional development groups, this hands-on experience invites participants to explore the salmon life cycle in our spawning channels and teaching hatchery, discovering the deep connections between salmon, people, and the land through story, science, and cultural learning. Programs include a nourishing lunch prepared by our culinary team.

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.

Applications for Shad 2026 are now open | SHAD Canada | Live-in Program | Virtual Program | Apply
Shad offers transformative programs for grade 10 and 11 students across Canada. With live-in and virtual programs, and specialty options like A-Plus and Unplugged, students engage in STEAM learning, mentorship, and innovation, building the confidence and leadership skills they’ll carry into the future. Early Bird Advantage: Apply by November 3. The first 650 accepted applicants are guaranteed placement at one of their top 10 campus choices.

2025/2026 School Programs Brochure | Museum of Vancouver | In-Person English | In-Person French | Online English | Online French
The Museum of Vancouver is pleased to offer enriching interactive educational programs linked to the BC provincial curriculum for students from Kindergarten to Grade 7, promoting hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom. Please see the links for all the details on the 2025/2026 School Programs Brochures for In-Person and Online options.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Veterans' Week | 4edu.ca | Resources
Print and digital resources to help your students learn more about Canada's military history and those who have served in the cause of peace and freedom. Check out their videos, lesson plans and much more at the link above.

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL READINGS

Think Thank Thunk Podcast - Building Thinking Classrooms | Podcast
Join hosts Dean, Maegan, and Kyle on the Think Thank Thunk podcast as they explore Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. Through interviews with experts and teachers, they share practical tips and insights on implementing the 14 optimal practices outlined in the book. Perfect for math teachers of all levels, each episode features chapter summaries and ideas for transforming lessons into engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to teaching math, subscribe to join the conversation and build a Thinking Classroom that inspires your students.

TECH TIPS

• User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive for students of all ages to create and manage digital notebooks. 
• Organized Learning Spaces: Easily structure class notes, handouts, assignments, and student work into organized sections and pages. 
• Real-Time Collaboration: Support group projects, peer feedback, and class discussions by enabling students and teachers to work together in shared notebooks. 
• Teacher Tools: Distribute assignments, provide individualized feedback through audio and comment cards, and track student progress all within OneNote Class Notebook.