The highest leverage strategy of educational improvement efforts is the development of staff capacity. In collaboration with the Cariboo-Chilcotin Teachers Association we are making significant investments in quality professional learning for educators in current, research-based practice to increase knowledge and confidence.
Some examples of the work of are:
- Shifting from one-off workshops to a robust learning series with successive professional development sessions and classroom learning rounds, time to practice and reflect in between, and a community of practice network to support one another
- Learning Series with exceptional BC, Canadian, and global leaders in numeracy, literacy, educational research, inclusion, resilience and trauma-informed practice.
- Common district assessments with support for learning how to administer them, analyze results, and use what is learned to plan for instruction
- District mental health plan
- Full program of support for new teachers in their first three years
Explore the ways we are LEARNING BETTER TOGETHER with support for professional learning in Cariboo-Chilcotin School District:
Strengthening Instructional Practice
Mile 108 Elementary
We were fortunate to welcome Bryan Gidinski to our school for an engaging and impactful Professional Development session focused on literacy instruction.
April Professional Development - Focus on Inclusion
Mile 108 Elementary
In April, our Learning Support Teacher, Joy Gammie, led a collaborative professional development session focused on strengthening instructional practices to support inclusion for all learners.
Enhancing Literacy for All
Mile 108 Elementary
This Pro-D provided we had the opportunity to learn practical tips and instructional strategies from our colleagues at 100 Mile Elementary — Tammy Varney, Cindy Craig, Courtney Dolinski, and Stacy Jones.
Strengthening Literacy
Mile 108 Elementary
Twenty-eight educators came together to strengthen instructional practice in literacy. This session is part of our ongoing, collaborative series of professional learning opportunities designed to enhance students’ literacy skills through a consistent, shared, and evidence-based approach that
October Professional Development - Literacy Focus
Mile 108 Elementary
Staff had the opportunity to work directly with Bryan Gidinski, a passionate educator and literacy specialist. Through two in-class professional development sessions Bryan modeled engaging and practical strategies for teaching writing that nurtures student voice, creativity, and confidence.
South End Literacy Focus Group
Mile 108 Elementary
On October 28th, our passionate team of educators gathered after school to deepen our collective understanding of the foundations of literacy. Guided by our focus on Shared Responsibility, Common Tools, and Consistent Instruction we’re uniting our efforts to make a lasting and meaningful difference
Professional Learning - With Bryan Gidinski
Mile 108 Elementary
This week, our staff had the opportunity to work directly with Bryan Gidinski, a passionate educator and literacy specialist, during in-class professional development sessions. Bryan modeled engaging, practical strategies for teaching writing that nurture student voice, creativity, and confidence.
ProD - September's Intentional Learning
Mile 108 Elementary
Our first Professional Development Day of the 2025–2026 school year centered on moving our school goals forward: -Strengthening literacy skills and abilities for ALL learners -Building and maintaining a safe and positive school culture School teams deepened their understanding of foundational