Minister Singh's Perspective: Supporting BC School Communities
Do you know about the recent work of BC’s Ministry of
Education and Child Care? Minister Rachna Singh writes about the
Indigenous-Focused Grad Requirement, Feeding Futures program, and more.
Demystifying Compensation
Compensation for exempt employees remains a challenging and
confusing topic for many. Chris Beneteau from the BCPSEA sheds a light on some
of the key pieces of exempt compensation.
PLD Workout Plan
Just as a workout plan strengthens the body, and a dietary program nourishes it, PLD enhances the professional capabilities you have in your roles as Principals and Vice-Principals. Read this article to discover your PLD Workout Plan.
Tips for Early Career Vice-Principals
Putting people first, asking questions, being transparent about your decision-making processes, are some tips from Vice-Principals for new Vice-Principals to excel in the job.
Recruitment: Where Talent Meets Opportunity
Are you thinking of moving to another district in BC?
Remember to consider carefully the terms and conditions of your new contract!
Your Stories: Anti-Racism
Want to know what anti-racist schools are doing as part of
this important work? Read from leaders in SD62 (Sooke) and SD 23 (Central
Okanagan)
From Surviving To Thriving
If you were a school administrator during the COVID-19
pandemic, you know how challenging it was to execute your plans during this
time. Jacqueline Taylor joined Silver Star Elementary in SD22 shortly before
the pandemic, and reflects on her experiences during and after.
Reflections on a Leadership Journey
Kevin Reimer became a school leader in 1999, later becoming
BCPVPA President in 2016 and Executive Director in 2018. “It’s not just about
the numbers, but the people behind them” he writes when explaining the success
of K-12 students in BC.
Nutsa'maat
Darren Danyluk sat down with Colleen Mullin, Principal of
Instruction at First Nations Stz’uminus Education Society School Colleen Mullin,
to talk about the transformative partnerships between First Nations and Public
Schools and decolonizing education.
What Keeps You Up At Night?
Last night was the same as usual. You got ready for bed,
crawled under the covers a bit too late, and finally drifted off. Several hours
later, you are awake, staring at the ceiling, brain spinning, with little hope
of sleep.
Who We Are – The BCPVPA Member Census
How many years of experience do PVPs in BC have? What do
they feel is the biggest hindrance to school’s capacities to support students?
Read this summary of our census to learn this and much more about our members!
Take 3
How do you take care of yourself when work starts getting
busier and the pace takes off? Darby Barnes from humanworks writes three tips
to help you.
Mitigating the Impact of Vicarious Trauma
It’s not widely recognized, but PVPs are widely exposed to
others’ trauma – students, their families, staff. If you find yourself exposed
to trauma on a regular basis, read on to learn how to mitigate the effects of
this.
Split the Pie: A Radical New Way to Negotiate by Barry Nalebuff
Whether you’re negotiating terms of engagement within a
relationship, terms and conditions of employment at work or otherwise, the
process can become taxing and adversarial. Carmen Eberle reviews Barry
Nalebuff’s book on a new approach for
negotiations.
Finding a Voice in Art: ArtStarts in Schools
On this community feature we highlight ArtStarts in Schools, an organization that brings the work of various artists closer to students in schools across BC.