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Teachers cannot create and sustain the conditions for productive development of children if those conditions do not exist for teachers.Seymour B. Sarason The Family of Schools (FOS) Model is the District Learning Services structure to support school development and professional capacity building in the North Vancouver School District. The FOS structure is intended to enable…

A professional educator possesses the knowledge and skills to design both the instruction and the environment for enhanced learning by all students. Pillars of educational practice include: 1) Curriculum design and knowledge; 2) Instructional technique and appreciation of student development and readiness; 3) Quality assessment and evaluation practices; and 4) Management of the learning environment…

For children school is not simply the preparation for life, it is life…John Dewey A great school is often described as a community of learners, encompassing students, teachers, support staff, parents, and community members. Engaging this community of learners in recognizing the many positive attributes of a school, while highlighting future directions and areas for…