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FIRST NATIONS CONTROL OVER FIRST NATIONS EDUCATION
First Nations are in the process of establishing standards
for educators, certifying teachers and developing curriculum
under the terms of a new legislative agreement
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PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?
Education partners are working together to recruit
and retain more French language teachers in BC
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
New Council members are needed for zones 1, 3,
8 and 10
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IN FOCUS: SERVING HIS COMMUNITY
in every issue
Greg Louie heads up Maaqtusiis School in the First
Nations community where he was born and raised
Letter from the Chair
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Letter from the Registrar
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Ask the College
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Discipline case summaries
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Informal PISC resolutions
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In brief
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EDITORS’ NOTE
In the winter 2007 issue of TC magazine, we included an article on
the boundary issues associated with Facebook, and we asked for
your thoughts on this popular social networking site. We received
close to 100 responses to our online questionnaire. Due to space
constraints, we were unable to include a summary of the lively discussion generated by the article. The summary will be included in
the summer 2008 issue of TC, along with a new case study and set
of questions for your consideration.
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A message from the Chair
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Three substantial pieces of business at the College have come to fruition. First, the College
has officially concluded negotiations with the Ministry of Education in Alberta to establish
a common set of certification requirements as required under the Trade, Investment and
Labour Mobility (TILMA) agreement. In December 2007, following the signing of the
Memorandum of Agreement for the Teaching Profession between British Columbia and
Alberta, Council gave notice of motion for changes to College bylaws that would reflect
the agreement. In February 2008, after considering feedback from partner groups, the
revisions to the bylaws were approved by council and forwarded to the Ministry of Education.
The agreement is effective April 1, 2008.
Second, I am pleased to report that the College Council approved a new set of Standards
for teachers in BC. Over the last two years, the College has reviewed and redrafted the
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Finally, Council recently commissioned an external audit of College operations and
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annual fees charged by the province’s other self-regulating bodies:
Annual fees of other self-regulating bodies:
Educators
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Licensed practical nurses
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Registered nurses
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Professional engineers
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Occupational therapists
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Forest professionals
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Dental technicians
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Pharmacists
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The College has also compared its staffing levels with those of similar organizations. The
College of Registered Nurses of BC has 70 employees for 35,000 members (1 employee
Developing Educational Programs
EDUC 623: Dr. Robert Koole (3 sh)
Victoria, BC; Note: Some pre–reading required.
per 500 members or 1:500), the Ontario College of Teachers has 162 employees for
204,000 members (1:1,259) and the BC College of Teachers has 42 employees for 65,000
members (1:1,548).
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Letter from the Registrar
A message from the Registrar
The College has been working at the provincial, national and international levels on the global phenomenon of labour mobility.
This refers to the freedom of workers to practise their occupation wherever opportunities exist. Countries around the world are
entering into labour mobility agreements to promote economic and social progress. In fact, the freedom of movement for persons
from one jurisdiction to another is one of the founding principles of the European Union.
In December 2007, the College signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the Teaching Profession between Alberta and British
Columbia, allowing two-way labour mobility for teachers under the Trade, Investment, Labour and Mobility Agreement (TILMA).
TILMA is Canada’s most comprehensive interprovincial trade agreement, but it is only one of many.
The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) was signed in 1994 by the Government of Canada and the provincial and territorial governments to make it easier for people, investments and services to move across Canada. The AIT states that any qualified worker
in an occupation in one province or territory must be granted access to similar employment opportunities in any other Canadian
jurisdiction. It targets three main barriers that prevent or limit the interprovincial movement of workers: residency requirements;
practices related to occupational licensing, certification and registration; and differences in occupational standards.
In 1999, the registrars for teacher certification in Canada entered into an “agreement-in-principle” to conform to the provisions
of Chapter 7 of the AIT aimed at reducing barriers to teacher mobility. This agreement-in-principle allows any teacher who holds
a certificate in one province or territory to have access to teacher certification in any other province or territory. This, in turn,
allows for employment opportunities across Canada.
The registrars have been working since 1999 to facilitate the reconciliation of standards for the profession so that they could
enter into a mutual recognition agreement. This has been a challenge. Education in Canada is a provincial/territorial responsibility
and teacher certification remains within the jurisdiction of each province or territory. The policies and practices of jurisdictions
have evolved over time in response to political, societal and technological changes and are not easily changed.
In BC and Ontario, the responsibility for teacher certification rests with a College of Teachers, a professional regulatory body
created by legislation. In all other provinces and territories, teacher certification is the responsibility of the Ministry/Department
of Education. This discrepancy, in itself, has created its own set of challenges because of the different philosophies that were used
to set policy and practice in each jurisdiction.
The question to answer is this: how do we, as a professional College, develop a mutual recognition agreement for the teaching
profession in Canada that honours the teacher certification policy and practices of the provinces/territories and protects the public
interest mandate of the College? There has been a great deal of discussion. As a result, I have on my desk a draft agreement that
follows a series of previous drafts. The latest draft provides for more transparency by articulating within each jurisdiction a set of
minimum requirements that allows for mobility and access to employment and the requirements of each province/territory for
unconditional certification. This agreement is not yet fully compliant with the AIT but includes a commitment by the provinces and
territories to “continue to work toward establishing a higher degree of commonality in requirements without the use of accommodation mechanisms.”
The next meeting of the registrars takes place in June 2008, when further discussion and debate will occur. I will provide you
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MARIE CROWTHER
FEATURE – First Nations control over First Nations education
First Nations control over
First Nations education
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It’s been a long journey from the days of the residential schools that removed First Nations
children from their families and communities. Now, new legislation gives BC’s First Nations
responsibility for overseeing the education of their students at First Nations schools – a change
that is hoped will usher in a new generation of student success.
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December 12, 2006 was an historic day. It was then that Bill C-34 received royal assent in the Senate and passed
into law. The First Nations Jurisdiction Over Education in British Columbia Act was described by the Honourable
Jim Prentice, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, as “some of the most important legislation
that has ever seen the inside of the House of Commons in terms of the future of Aboriginal communities. This
legislation is what will drive healthy young people, healthy communities...and will make this country a much
better place.”
One year later, the First Nations Education Act was passed in the BC Legislature, formalizing the province’s
recognition that First Nations communities should have jurisdiction over education from kindergarten to
grade 12 on reserves.
For Nathan Matthew, a member of the negotiating team, First Nations control over education is a crucial
step in the movement towards self-governance. “Beginning in the early 1970s, schools were established on
reserves that were controlled by First Nations,” he says. “But these schools still operated under the Indian Act.
The new legislation removes First Nations from the education sections of the Indian Act and recognizes the
movement toward self-governance.”
The legislation empowers First Nations communities to create two new legal entities that will oversee education. “Band councils can delegate their legal authority over education to a Community Education Authority,”
says Matthew, “which has powers similar to the Ministry of Education. And we’ll also create a provincial body,
the First Nations Education Authority, to take responsibility for establishing standards for educators, certifying
teachers and schools, developing curriculum and creating graduation requirements comparable to those of
the Dogwood Diploma.”
Developing standards for educators
The First Nations Education Authority will be responsible for establishing standards for educators working
in First Nations schools. Sue Gower, principal of Chalo School near Fort Nelson, has been a key player in
developing the new standards. “We knew that if we wanted our schools to be better, we needed to improve
the level of instruction in the classroom. One way to work towards this was to create a new set of standards
as a benchmark for educators in First Nations schools. So a core working group got together to revise the
College’s standards in light of First Nations criteria.”
Each of the new standards includes a set of competencies and performance indicators that outline expectations for educators. In Gower’s view, these standards blend the best of the BC College of Teachers standards
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“These standards will enable teachers in First Nations communities – no matter what their background – to understand
the context and culture of education in that particular area,” says Gower.
An important element of the standards is a formalized process to ensure ongoing professional development. Each educator in a First Nations school will be required to develop an annual professional growth plan that clearly articulates how
they will strengthen their competencies in a specific area. And regional principals will be responsible for assisting local
principals in coaching and mentoring teachers to help them grow and develop professionally.
The standards are still under review. All First Nations principals met in Vancouver in late February to see the standards
for the first time; the standards and their associated process for professional development will be piloted in a select number
of schools next year.
Certifying teachers in First Nations schools
Another element of jurisdiction is teacher certification, which is currently overseen by the BC College of Teachers. Under
the legislation, the First Nations Education Authority will have the power to grant certificates of qualification to educators
working in First Nations schools. According to Gower, this will enable First Nations schools to issue certificates to individuals who may not meet the qualification requirements of the College, but who offer a depth of experience unavailable
elsewhere.
“If I felt one of our educational assistants met the fitness and eligibility requirements, I could grant her a certificate to
teach in my school. She would also have to follow the professional growth plan, so if there were areas of weakness, I as
her principal might require that she complete long-distance courses or other professional development activities.”
Next steps
It’s up to individual First Nations communities to decide whether they want to opt in to the new system and take control
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of the education of their children. Close to 50 communities have indicated that they are interested in opting in, and of these,
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13 are currently negotiating funding agreements with the federal government.
“First Nations jurisdiction over education is
not a fait accompli,” says Matthew. “Funding
remains a real challenge. Our schools have
been underfunded by 20 to 25 percent
compared to similar public schools. We’re
hoping to get a funding agreement in place
this year.”
There are many details that still need to
be resolved. Yet everyone involved is hopeful that the new system will provide the
basis for offering on-reserve First Nations
children a quality and relevant educational
experience that reflects their unique culture
and history. As Nathan Matthew says, “We
strongly believe that the quality of education in the classrooms will increase when
we can place responsibility for education in
the hands of parents and communities.”
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Many of our members have questions about TILMA. The Memorandum of Agreement
for the Teaching Profession (or Teacher Mobility Agreement (TMA)), signed in November
2007, allows teachers to move more easily between Alberta and British Columbia. The
TMA outlines a common set of requirements for certification and requires that, after
April 1, 2008, new processes and procedures be in place in both Alberta and BC. The
following questions reflect recent member queries. Further information on the TMA
and new requirements can be found on the College website at www.bcct.ca.
What was the process that resulted in the final Teacher
and BC representatives signed. The College shared
Mobility Agreement?
copies with education partners, and on December 17,
In April 2006, the governments of BC and Alberta signed
2007, a joint media release between the BC College of
the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement
Teachers and the BC government announced the Teacher
(TILMA) to eliminate employment barriers between the
Mobility Agreement.
two provinces by April 1, 2009. At the public College
Council meeting on June 1, 2006, the Registrar reported
on the signing of that agreement, and a brief announcement regarding TILMA was printed in the fall 2006 issue
of TC magazine.
College representatives began meeting with Alberta
I currently hold an interim certificate from the BC
College of Teachers. Is it true that I may qualify for a
non-expiring certificate? What is the process to receive a
non-expiring certificate?
After April 1, 2008, course requirements for all applicants
counterparts, representatives of ministries from both
for a BC College of Teachers certificate will change.
provinces and BC education partner groups to discuss
Some of the courses specified in the initial evaluation for
the agreement’s implementation. Meetings with partners
certification in BC may no longer be required. If you are
were held in November 2006, January 2007 and April 2007.
an interim certificate holder whose certificate expires
Between meetings, the College and education partners
June 30, 2008, you should have already received corre-
shared and exchanged written materials and feedback
spondence from the College. The correspondence asked
regarding the ramifications for teachers and recommen-
that you complete an enclosed form and return it to the
dations pertaining to certification requirements.
College. This form indicates to College evaluators that
Throughout the process, information on TILMA was
you want your qualifications re-assessed and your status
reported in the winter 2006, summer/fall 2007 and winter
updated. If your interim certificate expires June 30, 2008,
2007 issues of TC magazine, and updates were announced at
and you have not received correspondence on this matter,
the public Council meetings held in October and December
please contact the College. If your interim certificate expires
2006 and in February and April 2007.
in 2009, the College will contact you in due course.
In June 2007, based on feedback received from education partner groups, the Council approved 13 recommendations, which formed the College’s position for further
Do you have a question about the College?
negotiations with Alberta. The result of the negotiations was
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a set of principles used to develop the TMA, which Alberta
FEATURE – Parlez-vous francais? Addressing the demand for French language teachers
Parlez-vous francais?
Addressing the demand for French language teachers
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The advocacy organization Canadian Parents for French says that there “is no
greater challenge for French Immersion and Core French than the current and
growing teacher shortage.” So what’s being done to ease the pressure?
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French Immersion is hot. Each spring seems to bring with it stories of parents camping out to secure a space for
their children in kindergarten or reports of lottery systems to decide which students will be admitted into increasingly popular French Immersion programs.
Between 1995 and 2006, there was a 32 percent increase in French Immersion enrolment, even as total enrolment in the public system declined by 3.5 percent. There was a 40 percent increase in the number of students
enrolled in schools in the conseil scolaire francophone program (which provides instruction for students whose
first language is French). And it’s likely that these numbers would be even higher were it not for the difficulty
districts face recruiting and retaining French-speaking teachers.
How serious is the problem? A research report published in November 2007 by Canadian Parents for French
suggests that BC will need an additional 300 bilingual teachers by 2010. In a labour market assessment study
conducted by the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA), school districts across the province stated
that when trying to fill positions for French language teachers, qualified candidates were in short supply, applicants
had minimal qualifications or districts had concerns about the quality of the candidates.
Further complicating the issue is the high turnover rate among French language teachers. “Many young teachers
move to BC without really knowing what they’re getting into,” says Ron Pound, seconded director of human resources
at the BCPSEA. “They may find themselves in remote areas and can feel quite isolated because of cultural and
language issues. As a result, many leave their positions.”
Mohamed Chelali, coordinator of French programs and services at the BCTF, suggests that the situation is even
more acute for teachers in the francophone program, where annual turnover can be as high as 25 percent. “Some
of these teachers are moving to French Immersion programs, but others are leaving the profession or returning
home. The teaching environment can be quite stressful, particularly at the secondary level where they often have
to teach many subjects with no additional prep time or in some remote communities where they must teach
multi-grade classes at the elementary level.”
The demand for French language teachers is likely here to stay. Parents continue to embrace French Immersion
programs for their children. And as part of the Federal Action Plan on Official Languages, the province is hoping
to double the number of students graduating with a bilingual Dogwood by 2013. Unless a coordinated and integrated approach is used to both recruit and retain French language teachers, we’ll continue to hear of shortages
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in this particular area.
Recruiting French language teachers
Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted strategy. The BCPSEA is creating an
online recruitment portal to make it easier
for districts to recruit new teachers, including
French language specialists, while providing
teachers with a much better understanding
of the district to which they are applying.
Accessible at www.makeafuture.ca starting
in the spring of 2008, the website will enable
school districts to list all open positions and
differentiate and market themselves to
applicants. Those seeking positions can post
their resumes and other documents for
evaluation by potential employers. And the
recruitment site will also make it easier for
qualified teachers around the world to apply
for positions here in BC.
“The portal – along with other workforce
planning tools we’re developing – will help
districts address some of the shortages
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less likely to be an issue for French speakers already living in BC. Students themselves represent a large pool of
potential French teachers, and many educators are encouraging graduates of French Immersion programs or the
francophone program to pursue careers in education. Since 2003, SFU has doubled the number of seats in the
French module for its professional development program, with 64 students studying in French and completing
practicums in Core French, French Immersion or the francophone program. The university’s Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science and French enables students to take three-quarters of their courses in French, providing a “great
bridge for French Immersion students who wish to continue their studies in French and perhaps eventually
complete the teacher education program,” says Danielle Arcand of SFU’s Office of Francophone and Francophile
Affairs.
Making it easier to retain French language teachers
Recruitment is only half the equation. Retention is essential, and to that end, the BCPSEA is working with school
districts to develop integrated strategies for retaining teachers. This currently involves encouraging districts to
think about their employment value proposition, and, starting in the fall of 2008, will incorporate training and
capacity development programs.
Recent changes to qualification requirements have also made it easier to retain educators who completed their
teacher training in other provinces. In the past, a teacher needed to have two secondary teaching areas to obtain
a BC College of Teachers certificate of qualification. Because many Quebec education programs only focused on
one teaching area, teachers from Quebec needed to complete academic studies and methodology for a second
area if they wished to stay in BC beyond the four years of their first certificate. This requirement has since been
removed for all teachers, thus lifting a major obstacle for retaining French educators. In addition, those teaching
in the French language no longer need to demonstrate proficiency in English in order to keep their certificates –
a change that also supports francophone teachers wanting to stay in BC.
School districts across the province – and particularly those in less populated areas – are facing significant
challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified French language teachers. As with other areas of shortage, no
one organization has the power to immediately change the situation. What’s clear is that with the increasing popSPRING 2008
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have the opportunity to receive a quality education in French.
In the winter 2007 issue of TC, we published biographical profiles of the members of the College Council.
Here is the profile for Councillor Peter Grimmett,
who was appointed in an open-ended term starting
November 1, 2007.
Peter Grimmett
Councillor Grimmett is a professor of education
in the faculty of education at Simon Fraser
University. A former associate dean, he also
serves as director of the Institute for Studies in
Teacher Education. He has published 40 refereed
journal articles and written 8 books and 38 chapters in books. He served on the SSHRC Education
Committee from 1996-1998 (as a member for two
years and a chair for one) and as assistant program
chair for Division K of the AERA conference in 1997.
He was president of the Canadian Association for
Teacher Education (1988-90) and currently serves
as a member of the Canada Research Chairs’
College of Reviewers and as the associate editor
of two international journals. Mr. Grimmett holds
teaching certificates from the UK, Alberta and
BC, taught for a total of eight years before
becoming an academic, and has been a member
of the College since its inception.
F A LL IN S T IT U T E
October 2008
The Legislative Assembly of
British Columbia offers an
exciting professional
development program for British Columbia
teachers in elementary, middle and high
school. Come to your Parliament Buildings
in Victoria and learn about parliamentary
democracy and the political process.
Eighteen teachers will be selected to
participate and experience B.C.’s
parliamentary system first-hand, returning
to their schools and communities with an
enhanced understanding of democracy.
Deadline is June 30, 2008
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For further information and to apply on-line,
please go to:
www.leg.bc.ca/bcti
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PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Discipline case summaries
Mark Edward Dyck (Certificate issued 2000.06.20) admitted to professional misconduct. Mr. Dyck developed an inappropriate relationship with a
female student through email and engaged in a telephone conversation of a sexual nature with her. The communications included comments about
having sexual intercourse with her as well as sexual fantasies he had that involved her. On July 18, 2007, PISC approved the Consensual Resolution
Agreement and Mr. Dyck’s undertaking to allow his certificate to lapse and not to apply for reinstatement for a College teaching certificate for a
period of two years beginning July 1, 2007.
Michael Rickards Hernandez (Certificate issued 1988.01.01; cancelled in 2006 for non-payment of fees) admitted to conduct unbecoming a member. He
developed an inappropriate relationship with a female child participating in a theatrical program in which Mr. Hernandez was her instructor. During this
time, Mr. Hernandez referred to the female child as his “special friend” and shared private time with her in discreet locations within the facility. Mr.
Hernandez purchased and placed candies on parts of her face and removed them by using his mouth. He initiated greeting rituals that included rubbing
noses, rubbing chins and hugging one another. Mr. Hernandez admitted that his physical contact with the female child was inappropriate and sexual in
nature. He was criminally charged with one count of assault contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code. Mr. Hernandez pled guilty and was convicted on
August 3, 2006. He was granted a conditional discharge following 18 months of probation. On July 18, 2007, PISC approved the Consensual Resolution
Agreement and Mr. Hernandez’s acceptance of a reprimand and his undertaking not to seek readmission to the College at any time in the future.
Member CR-A07-07 admitted to professional misconduct. In June 2006, prior to the Social Studies 11 provincial exam being administered, the member
told approximately ten students what the essay questions would be on the exam and what points to include in their responses. Students confirmed after
writing the exam that the essay questions were those the member had described. On July 18, 2007, PISC approved the Consensual Resolution Agreement
and determined that publication of the member's name be withheld as publication would cause grievous harm to the member and other parties.
Howard Wallace Lee (Certificate issued 1988.09.01) admitted to professional misconduct. Mr. Lee developed and engaged in a personal and inappropriate
relationship with a female international student. Mr. Lee gave the student a card bearing a personal handwritten message expressing his love for her,
corresponded with her through email, gave her gifts and engaged in French kissing with her on two separate occasions. On September 5, 2007, PISC
approved the Consensual Resolution Agreement and Mr. Lee's certificate of qualification was cancelled.
Member CR-A09-07, in his capacity as a substitute teacher’s assistant, held a student’s hand making her very uncomfortable and also told a male student
in the class that he looked sexy. In a further incident, the member inappropriately touched a female student by reaching into her back pocket as she leaned
over to put something away near his desk. On September 5, 2007, PISC approved the Consensual Resolution Agreement and the Member's undertaking to
participate in and successfully complete a College Boundary Violation workshop and to provide confirmation of registration and completion of the program
prior to December 31, 2007.
Member CR-A10-07 (Certificate cancelled in 2006 for non-payment of fees) acknowledged and accepted that his teaching methodology of identifying student's
ethnic backgrounds carried with it some risk in terms of offending individual student's ethnic sensitivities. While these risks can be mitigated by a teacher
through open and considerate communication and diligent respect for the student's individual feelings, a teacher who fails to take such positive steps as
are reasonable in the circumstances may be engaging in professional misconduct. The member acknowledged that it is the responsibility of each teacher
to ensure that their interactions with students are conducted in an ethical manner free from discrimination with regard to ethnicity. On October 1, 2007, PISC
agreed that the citation be rescinded and publication of the member's name be withheld due to his frail state of health and efforts to pursue medical treatment.
John Albert Johnson (Certificate issued 1991.06.03; cancelled in 2004 for non-payment of fees) admitted to conduct unbecoming a member. He was
charged with one count of sexual interference of a person under 14, one count of invitation to sexual touching and one count of sexual assault pursuant
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to the Criminal Code. On November 7, 2006, Mr. Johnson pled guilty to the charge of sexual assault, was convicted and sentenced to 10 months in
jail and two years probation. On November 15, 2007, PISC approved the Consensual Resolution Agreement in which Mr. Johnson agreed to not be
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issued a Certificate of Qualification for an indeterminate period of time.
Discipline Case Summaries
Chi Yung Luu (Certificate issued 2004.09.01;
cancelled in 2006 for non-payment of fees)
admitted to conduct unbecoming a member
of the College. Mr. Luu was convicted by way of
a guilty plea on two sets of criminal charges:
1) In December 2005, Mr. Luu was charged in
Washington, USA with "voyeurism" arising
out of an incident where he was found to
have surreptitiously videotaped boys while
they were undressing in a change room at a
sports facility. 2) Upon news of the first
charges, a warrant was executed at Mr.
Luu's home in BC and he was charged with
possessing child pornography. On October 5,
2007, a Conduct Review Sub-Committee
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Member CRSC-A11-07 (Certificate issued
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contact with his psychiatrist following his
arrest for uttering threats. On November 24,
2007, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee
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Case summaries of informal PISC resolutions
Case summaries
of informal PISC resolutions
The College receives reports and complaints from school districts, independent authorities, the public, members and the Ministry of
Attorney General. All new matters are reviewed by the Preliminary Investigation Sub-Committee (PISC), which is comprised of three
Council members, one of whom is a layperson.
A large portion of the cases are concluded through the College’s informal resolution process, which can be defined as an opportunity
to resolve a conduct or competence issue through a confidential process which includes professional reflection, understanding and commitment,
while protecting the public interest. In determining whether to proceed informally in a given case, PISC considers the nature of the conduct
or competence, any pattern or previous disciplinary record and the member’s response in any other proceeding related to the matter.
PISC develops a series of questions for the member’s written response that are relevant to the matters raised and that will elicit and
evoke insight and awareness regarding his or her professional role in the education system. Examples of cases considered by PISC and
concluded through the informal resolution process are summarized below.
Case I
The College received a report from a school district, in accordance with section 16(1) of the School Act, advising that it had suspended
a member for two days for the manner in which he disciplined a student who had been misbehaving.
The member noted that he had the attention of the entire class except for two boys, who were talking to each other. He waited a
moment and then approached the boys and attempted to separate them by moving one of the student’s chairs backwards.
The member did not realize that the boy was leaning forward and when he pulled the chair back, the boy fell off the chair and hurt
himself. The member asked the boy to sit back in his chair while he left the room to get some ice. He apologized to the student and
then called the student’s parent to explain what had occurred.
College records indicated that this member had previously been issued a letter of discipline by his employer for showing a video
deemed to be inappropriate for his grade 6 class and using inappropriate language during an activity. PISC had proceeded informally
in that matter and upon reviewing the member’s response, took no further action.
PISC considered the current matter and decided to proceed informally. The member was asked to respond in writing to the following
questions:
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What insights have you gained since this most recent incident concerning the use of physical techniques in managing children’s
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How might you conduct yourself differently in similar circumstances in the future?
behaviour?
What reassurances can you provide the College that this conduct will not be repeated?
The member wrote to PISC and acknowledged that his use of physical techniques was contrary to the educational climate he strove
to create in his classroom each year. He stated that his behaviour had the potential of undermining all of the positive gains he had
achieved with his students and, in addition, brought dishonour to his colleagues and the educational system as a whole.
The member stated that he recognized the need to regain some balance between his personal and professional perspectives and
voluntarily attended several workshops and some counselling sessions. If a similar situation arose in the future, he would slow down
the process of intervention and work with the student to respectfully seek a positive resolution.
He assured PISC that this error in judgment has weighed heavily on his conscience and he was disappointed in himself. The member
indicated that he had learned a great deal, both personally and professionally, and he looked forward to continuing to contribute to the
role teachers play in developing youth.
PISC reviewed the member’s response and determined to take no further action in the matter.
Case II
The College received a report from a school district, in accordance with section 16(1) of the School Act, advising that it had suspended
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a member for 15 days for consuming alcohol during a school field trip of high school students.
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Accompanied by other adults supervising the trip, the member left students unattended, went for lunch at a pub and consumed
Case summaries of informal PISC resolutions
alcohol. She consumed alcohol again mid-afternoon while students were left on their own and then on the trip home while in the presence
of students.
PISC considered the current matter and determined to proceed informally. The member was asked to respond in writing to the
following questions:
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- Students in your care;
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- Parents; and
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What reassurances can you provide the College that this conduct will not be repeated?
The member expressed her remorse and sense of guilt over her conduct and acknowledged that she had been a negative role model
for students. She stated her understanding that teachers must act in the best interests of students at all times and that she may have
compromised that duty during the field trip. Parents must also feel that their children are safe in the hands of a teacher and must be
able to trust teachers to provide security and exhibit ethical behaviour. She acknowledged that she had betrayed that trust, a trust that
she described as crucial in the teaching profession.
The member further recognized that as student teachers were also present on this trip, she was an inappropriate role model for
them. She felt that she was misrepresenting the teaching profession that day and for that she was deeply regretful. She also acknowledged that the school and her employer were compromised by her behaviour and that inappropriate conduct over a period of one day
could cause damage to a reputation that was built over a number of years.
The member confirmed that she sought medical advice and attended counselling sessions in order to understand why this incident
occurred and to help prevent a recurrence. She emphasized that she has considered her actions to be shameful and assured the
College that the behaviour in question would never be repeated.
PISC reviewed the member’s response and determined to take no further action in the matter.
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BC COLLEGE OF TEACHERS HOLDS CONFERENCE
The BC College of Teachers is holding a conference on November 20 and 21, 2008
in Vancouver. The conference will focus on Standards, with other sessions on certification, professional conduct and teacher education. More information will be
posted at www.bcct.ca.
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STUDENT AND TEACHER RESOURCES ON THE CBC ARCHIVES
The CBC Archives offer students and educators a variety of material for exploration.
The www.archives.cbc.ca/IDD-1-68-753/arts_entertainment/mordecai_richler/
"Mordecai Richler Was Here page”, for example, has dozens of English and
French language TV and radio clips on this Canadian literary icon which make an
excellent resource for students of literature, French or Canadian social and
political history. The CBC Archives has a special section for teachers. Search the
topic index to find packages of information on a wide range of topics from the
history of the snowmobile to the Air India investigation. Visit www.archives.cbc.ca.
FOUR BC PRINCIPALS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING WORK
Four BC administrators were recognized in January 2008 by the Learning
Partnership as some of Canada’s outstanding principals for 2008. David Betts of
Sooke school district, Carol MacWilliams from KLO Middle School in Kelowna,
Tarjeet Mann of Braefoot Elementary in Victoria and Curtis Schreiber from Rutland
Middle School in Kelowna received the award, along with 29 other principals from
across Canada. The Learning Partnership is a national not-for-profit organization
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We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the
Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of
Education for BC PALS.
WORKSHOPS FOR HEARTSMART KIDS
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and
Yukon offers free HeartSmart Kids curriculum programs. These programs encourage
elementary school children to make hearthealthy lifestyle choices in a fun and engaging
way within the main areas of heart facts,
healthy eating, active living and being smokefree. They link with the IRPs in the new Health
and Career Education and Physical Education
curricula. The free programs include an
Educator's Guide with lesson plans, a class
set of student magazines and classroom
posters. Educators receive these resources by
attending a free one-hour workshop offered
by the Heart and Stroke Foundation throughout the school year. The Foundation also caters
to professional days, district-wide conferences
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call 1.888.473.4636 (ext. 364) or email
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PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
The Governor General’s Award for Excellence
in Teaching Canadian History was awarded to
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political leaders." Students learn about the
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what they have learned about history and
music. Rhonda's commitment to her work
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SCHOOL SHOWCASE PROJECT
The BC College of Teachers is proud to celebrate the artistic talents of BC’s elementary and secondary students. Quarterly, we showcase the work of students in our
lobby and on our website. The students’ work may often be inspired by work of other
artists or may be original. Most recently, students in grades 8 through 12 from West
Point Grey Academy (Vancouver) participated in the program. If your school is interested in being part of the School Showcase Project, email [email protected] for
more details. The School Showcase Project is free of charge to participating schools.
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Canadian children can draw their way into
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Greg Louie
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best practices and mentoring other administrators
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Greg Louie has deep roots in Ahousaht, an isolated village on Flores Island just
contributions to Aboriginal education, Louie received
north of Tofino. This is where he was born and raised, and it’s where he returned
the Deputy Ministers’ Pride and Recognition Award
when he completed his education degree from UBC more than 20 years ago.
from the federal government in 2004.
Louie was sent away for his education – first to a residential school and then to
For Louie, “education is a passion” and all forms
a public school in Victoria. Today, children in Ahousaht are educated in their home
of student success are worth celebrating. He’s
community in a school that celebrates the traditional culture of the Ahousaht
proud of the students who work hard, day after day,
Nation.
year after year, to pass their classes. He applauds
The Maaqtusiis School reflects the needs and values of its community. “Instead
the commitment of the many young mothers who
of French as a second language, our children learn our Ahousaht language,”
continue to attend school while raising their chil-
says Louie. “Our art program is based on the artistic expressions of our culture.
dren. And he acknowledges the difficulty that some
And we incorporate traditional songs, dances and prayers into the curriculum.”
students have attending school regularly. “Just last
Louie is clearly proud that he and several of the 20 teachers at the school are from
week,” he says, “a boy who has really struggled to
Ahousaht, as well as the dozen educational assistants and all administration
make it to school came in each day on time and
staff other than the vice principal.
and praised him for his effort. And then I sent him
Maaqtusiis reflects the values of Ahousaht. School closes when there’s a funeral
down to our local restaurant for a meal as a well-
in this tight-knit community, and on clear days in the fall, everyone, including
deserved reward.”
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attended all his classes. I called him into my office
Beyond curriculum and the local roots of the staff, there are other ways that
This spring marks a significant milestone for
Louie faced a steep learning curve when he became principal of Maaqtusiis 13
Ahousaht, as the community plans to break ground
years ago. “I was pretty green,” he says with a laugh. “On top of all the usual
on a new $8.6 million secondary school. Enrolment
duties of an administrator – overseeing staff, developing budgets, working with
at Maaqtusiis has grown each year and there are
our school board, addressing student discipline issues and the rest – I had to
plans for a new subdivision that Louie believes will
manage our accreditation process.” He’s since steered the school through three
encourage more members of the Ahousaht Nation
more accreditation reviews and has a close relationship with both staff and stu-
to return home. “Our school has played a strong role
dents. In fact, Louie’s known many of the school’s current secondary students
in the success of our community. And I’m proud to be
since they first entered kindergarten, and this June will see the graduation of a
a part of that.”
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