Families and Schools Together – Supporting Learning through Early Intervention
Early Childhood Learning Specialist – Did you know Rocky View has a team of Early Childhood Learning Specialists? We are Kelsey, Kelly, Kirsty and Tam. We provide support to all Rocky View elementary...
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Enhanced Support at Rainbow Creek
Students grocery shopping at No Frills. RVS Learning Support Teacher, Rainbow Creek Elementary – What do you know about Enhanced Support? When I was given the chance to share about the Enhanced Support...
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The Need for Balance
“Focused” (high content wolf-dog) taken at Yamnuska Wolf-Dog Sanctuary, October 2017. Photo: Sharon Rhodes. Director of Schools – As an educator, I have always believed in the concept of “lifelong...
View ArticleMaking Learning Meaningful
Director of Schools – For generations, learners have been asking the questions, “Why do I need to know this?” and “When am I ever going to use this?” I am convinced that if we wish to engage our...
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Girls in STEAM
Technology Learning Specialist – On Nov. 23, my colleagues and I had the opportunity to work with an amazing group of 50 girls, their teachers and guests at the Girls in STEAM Day. STEAM is the...
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What Do You Make?
Learning Design Specialist – In preparation for the Learning Design Maker Cohort, we thought it would be interesting to ask teachers, “What do you make and why?” Tough question! Immediately I put on my...
View ArticleRegular School Attendance: Building the Habit Early
Project Lead for the Attendance Innovation Campaign – It should not be surprising that regular school attendance is important in fostering academic success, positive relationships, and a sense of...
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Teaching About My Old Hometown
Superintendent of Schools – This week I had the absolute pleasure of teaching for a bit! Okay, to be honest, it was more like I got to be a guest speaker. How did this happen? About eight weeks ago, I...
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Girls in STEAM Day
Technology Learning Specialist – Rocky View Schools’ fourth Girls in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) Day on March 5 was a resounding success! Over 55 girls met with 14...
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Living Local Gala: Making Learning Visible
Learning Design Specialist – John Hattie said, “When teaching and learning are visible, there is a greater likelihood of students reaching higher levels of achievement.” The RVS Learning Design Team...
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