Learning Resources for Staff
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In this unique video resource library, our team of ADHD specialists offer bite-sized insights, ideas and strategies to help teachers roll with ADHD in the classroom. It is brought to you by BC Children's Hospital, the Province of BC, and the BC Health Services Authority. It is intended for Teachers and Education Support Professionals.
AllergyAware.ca offers online anaphylaxis courses for the community, developed by leaders in health education – Food Allergy Canada and Leap Learning Technologies – and medically reviewed by Canadian allergists. This course takes approximately 30 minutes.
Free two-part series to support adult well-being in the K-12 education system, developed through the Government of BC and the Ministry of Education and Child Care. Part 1 of MindUP for Educators: The Science and Practice of Self-Care and Mindful Teaching introduces the research and science on well-being and mindful teaching through the lens of MindUP’s four pillars—neuroscience, mindful awareness, positive psychology, and social and emotional learning (SEL). Part 2 is designed to promote well-being and build resilience.
Free course that aims to create a shared understanding of children’s behaviours within early learning settings. After completing the four modules, learners will be equipped with strategies to work with diverse groups and support all children and behaviours. This course is approximately 10 hours and upon completion, participants will receive a certificate.
Follow the links below to explore new learning opportunities!
- Child/Youth Care Worker Focused Courses
- Understanding Behaviour & Inclusive Education
- Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) Learning - Resources
- Virtual Offerings for Staff Working Directly with Students
- Safe Caring Schools
- POPFASD - Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
- POPARD - Provincial Outreach Program for Autism & Related Disorders
- Child and Youth Development Certificate of Completion | Mount Royal University
- Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education
- Learn Mental Health Literacy
- The Science of Well-Being
- Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills
- Compassionate Learning Communities: Supporting Trauma-Informed Practice
- Anxiety Canada - Tools and Resources
- Teen Mental Health: The Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide
- Wellbeing BC
Questions? Contact our Student Support Services Department
Teacher Professional Development
Questions about SOSTU professional development? View professional development opportunities and information below. Includes: SOSTU Pro-D Policies & Procedures, signed agreement, Pro-D Days Explained, Pro-D Plan Actual Expenditure Form, Workshop Funds Request Workshop Fund Actual Expenditure, etc.
- posted in the All Staff Group (Office365) (direct link to Teacher Pro D Documents Click Here)
- on district Events (located on the bottom of our home page), and
- on the BCTF Pro-d webpage (click here).
Questions? Contact Tamara at tnunes@sd53.bc.ca or your school administrator.
Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Resources
HealthyMindsBc provides evidence-informed prevention and early intervention tools and resources, including online courses and an online resource library which is free and accessible to BC residents.
Neurodiversity and Mental Health Video Series and Supplemental Resources found here
Free anti-racism course, Learning To Be Anti-Racist, designed for all employees working in school districts and school across the province of BC.
This online course includes seven modules focused on racism, anti-racism, human rights, privilege, bias, stereotypes, microaggressions and interrupting racism. It is a tool for employees of B.C.'s education sector to support professional learning. It is not part of the K-12 Provincial Curriculum, nor is it a curriculum resource for classroom use.
Support staff can take course on-line, on site and use your Service Improvement Fund hours. https://mytrainingbc.ca/anti-racism_course/index.html (Support staff can take this course on-line, on site and be paid with your Service Improvement Fund hours. Enter your time into the system to be paid.)
