Have a wonder-filled summer. For information on start up in September, please contact Brandon Curr (Brandon.Curr@burnabyschools.ca).
Category: News
Welcome Back
Hi Everyone Welcome back to a new year. Hope you had a great summer. Some items to be aware as we work through the year. New review or intro sessions are in the Staff Development calendar: https://learn.burnabyschools.ca/ If you are in need of a refresher or are brand new to the program, please consider this….
In Unique Times
Hi Everyone, We are certainly in unique times as we try to negotiate our way through this year. Just a reminder to all sites using Fast ForWord to support our students – this program continues to be online. Students can continue to work through the exercises assigned by teachers. And teachers will continue to see…
Summer Time
One thing we’re always doing is reflection. The end of year offers a chance to review our year and think about next steps. What is front and center is the work you’ve all done to support students. In whatever role you do, our students are the heart and center of everything. It is why we…
Thinking Math Supports?
In partnership with Ron Coleborn (Math consultant), we are pleased to announce two Math softwares available for teachers: Dreambox Learning (Math) Skoolbo (Math and Literacy basic skills) (Canadian version) DreamBox is an online Math resource (K-8) intended to support personalized instruction for students from intervention to enrichment. The ongoing formative assessments within the program can align…
“Citizenship” is Everyone’s Business
February 1st is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, the day before Groundhog Day, the day (1920) of the newly established Royal Canadian Mounted Police. But more importantly, it is the official launch of our Digital Citizenship Initiative (K-7). While some may hone in on the word, “digital” implying that it is…
Welcome Back!
Starting a new year is always exciting and this year cannot be any different. We’ve done some updates to the blog – please take time to familiarize yourself with the organization (you’ll find new consent templates, Admin section now under Program…). New training sessions (for new sites and any teachers new or nearly new to program)…
New Beginnings
A huge welcome to our new sites – South Slope, Marlborough, Buckingham, Burnaby South Access Program and Moscrop Access Program. A great time of learning with all teams and we continue to have more gatherings in the near future to continue the conversation of supporting our students. The days of January have been whizzing by,…
Nov-Dec Newsletter is Out
Our November-December newsletter is now published. Read what’s new and exciting in our district. As well, you might not have been aware that you can take advantage of purchasing MS Office at home (for only $11). Click here for this edition. Or select the tab > News to find all issues.
A New Year – New Opportunities
Welcome back! It’s been a fabulous summer, especially with the spectacular weather offering lots of opportunities to rest, rejuvenate and re-energize. We anticipate a very exciting year filled with new connections and new ways to look at past practices. This summer, some schools were upgraded to the new Active Directory – School Connect structure [replacing…
Discovery and Relationships
It’s June and I’m really not sure what happened to this year. The ten months prior have whizzed by and here we are again. I wanted to take this moment to share some reflections of the year. Our Fast ForWord teams saw a boost and challenge in the delivery of this Tier 3 intervention program. The move…
Reading Connections and Interventions
Many of you have taken advantage of accessing Reading Levels. These products focus on elements that bridge to reading – decoding, spelling, sentence and paragraph comprehension. As well, practice with word play, categorization and comprehension strategies serve to enhance areas that are weak. The program follows the same protocols as Fast ForWord and interventions are…
iPad/iPod Apps ShootOut – Multisensory Blitz
District Pro-D arrived on February 22nd. Offered at two sites (Byrne Creek and Taylor Park) complete with video feed of our keynote to Taylor Park, it served as a reminder that connection, collaboration, ideas generation happen when we all come together. With over 110 sessions, it was an electrifying event. No small feat for a…
Mid-Year Milestone
It’s February. Congratulations everyone – You’ve reached the mid-year point! Those of you who started this journey in October are now well underway. We’ve had some huge challenges with the full conversion to the online platform. Much of it was technical – thank you for all your patience through the growing pains as we continue…
Reading and Adolescent Brain webinar
Sometimes you think … what is happening in that adolescent brain! Even after repeated intervention, there appears a lack of improvement. Dr. Martha Burns of Scientific Learning will be sharing some insights on Tuesday February 5 (12:00pm) via live webinar. Sign up via your Fast ForWord (teacher) link and click in Events.