Monday, June 22, 2020

LK Launch 2020 (An online conference)


August 24 - 28, there will be some great professional learning taking place for educators.  We will be 'launching learning' in an online format.  

You will be able to just click and join from anywhere (your backyard, breakfast table, or poolside).

All keynotes will be live closed captioned by Canadian Hearing Services.

Sign up for as many or few as you'd like. The LKDSB is providing this learning at no cost for everyone.  Just fill out the form below. 

The links for each session are below.




Schedule:

*Tentative schedule: speakers, topics, and times are subject to change.*

How do I access each session? Click on the links below.

Monday, August 24th

9:00am 
Remote Learning and the Pedagogy of Care
Dave Cormier

11:00am

1:00pm
Opening Mathematics and Opening Minds
Jo Boaler

2:30pm 
Discussing Boaler
w/ Tien & Denise

Tuesday, August 25

9:00am
The Importance of Truth, in Truth and Reconciliation
Bob Joseph

11:00am
Discussing Joseph
w/ Gretchen & Sally

1:00pm
Productive Math Talks
Heather Wark

2:30pm
Discussing Wark
w/ Tien & Kate


Wednesday, August 26

9:00am
K-3 Math Task and Progression
Graham Fletcher

11:00am
Gr 4-8 Math Task and Progression
Graham Fletcher

1:00pm
Healthy Habits in a Time of Unknown
Laurie Santos

2:30pm
Discussing Santos
w/ Janna & Alicia


Thursday, August 27

9:00am
Self Regulation and Re-Entering School
Stuart Shanker

11:00am
Discussing Shanker
w/ Pam & Denise

1:00pm
So You Want To Talk About Race
Ijeoma Oluo

2:30pm
Discussing Oluo
w/ Stef and Teresa


Friday, August 28

9:00am
Tending to Inclusion in the Language Classroom: Planting Seeds for Conversation and Action
Katy Arnett

9:00am
Math Instruction in Uncertain Times
Christine Suurtamm

11:00am
Discussing Arnett
w/ Angela, Stef, and Teresa

11:00am
Discussing Suurtamm
w/ Kate & Janna




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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Indigenous Peoples Day

Boozhoo! What a year it has been!
We are now well into June, which is National Indigenous History Month. Did you know that June 21st is also National Indigenous Peoples Day?
Indigenous Peoples Day is a day for all Canadians to honour and celebrate the unique heritages, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Around the LKDSB
This video celebrates the relationships that are being formed between students and staff in the LKDSB and community members from First Nations within the LKDB area.  
Since the school year was a bit different this year, we decided to share moments from the 2018-2019 school year as well. 

Resources for remote learning
If you are looking for a resource to share with your students to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, I have created a “Outdoor Virtual Learning Commons” that includes links to videos, stories, artwork, lessons and information on Aamjiwnaang, Eelünaapéewi Lahkiiwéet, Kettle and Stony Point and Bkejwanong. Click on the picture below to go to the virtual classroom. 


Usually around this time some Indigenous people would be planning events in their communities to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, but because of Covid-19, these celebrations will not be happening this year. The Summer Solstice Indigenous Peoples Day Festival Virtual Edition is helping to take care of that this year. Throughout the month there are live events happening, as well as some on-demand activities. This would be a great link to share with your students. 
Miigwech for all that you do to help centre Indigenous voices in your classroom and school community.  This is just a reminder that Indigenous voices and perspectives should be shared all year long to show that there is value in Indigenous knowledge, languages and voices.

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