Connecting Leaders: - and Vice Principals

Innovation Through Collaboration, the Benefits of Working Within andAcross Networks: Success Stories from the Network of Inquiry andInnovation, the Aboriginal Enhancement Schools Network, and theHealthy Schools NetworkFRIDAYBREAKOUTSession Description:This session will be hosted by representatives from the Network of Inquiry andInnovation, the Aboriginal Enhancement Schools Network, and the HealthySchools Network. These collaborative Networks work to foster the social,physical, emotional, and intellectual engagement of the 21 st century learner.Attendees will experience some of the work of these Networks in influencing the wellbeing of learnersusing a whole-child approach to address health and learning. Attendees will learn about the benefitsof membership in a collaborative Network. Representatives from the Networks will demonstrate howmaintaining a high level of sharing and collaboration between and across the networks allows for greatercapacity to build new and deeper connections at all levels. It is through collaboration and partnershipthat innovative practices are most effectively diffused into schools and the community. Showcased in thissession will be examples of how these Networks have worked to create healthy schools, ensured AboriginalEnhancement Agreement goals are met, and made learning central to schools across the province.Presented by:The presenters will be one representative from each of the Networks of Inquiry and Innovation, theAboriginal Enhancement Schools Network, and the Healthy Schools Network.Roles, Duties and Responsibilities: A Legal ContextFRIDAYBREAKOUTSession Description:Presented by members of the BCPVPA Legal and Contracts Department, thissession will include discussion around the following topics: searches; policeinvolvement; bullying; child custody; parents; expected standard of conduct;and duty of care. All discussions will be grounded within the context ofthe Charter of Rights, the School Act and other laws and legislation.FRIDAY AFTERNOON KEYNOTE : The Networked LeaderGeorge Couros is the Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning for Parkland SchoolDivision (Alberta). He has worked with all levels of school from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and schoolbasedadministrator. He co-facilitates Great Leaders, Great Teams, Great Results leadership training and is the creatorof the Connected Principals blog site and the founder of Connected Canada. His focus is to help schools createoptimal learning environments for innovation. His focus is on the development of leadership and people and what isbest for kids. His session deals with how the role of school/district administrator is essential to what happens in theclassroom, yet they often are unaware of some of the opportunities that social media provides to students, teachers,and administrators. George will show how to effectively use Twitter and blogging to find some of the best ideas inthe world, bring them to your school, and to share the amazing things happening in your own organization.Connecting Leaders: Beyond Innovation & Change