PPTS for modules for:
-Modelled reading
-Shared reading
-Guided reading
-Independent reading

Within the attached document, you will find several links to "personal development" resources crafted over the years by Leanne Hintz, Regional Teacher for the Sun West Distance Learning Centre.Maintaining her blog entitled, Our Life Well Lived - Leanne Hintz, as well as publishing two books in 2020, has been Leanne's "side gig" for the last number of years. As she has learned and grown as a mother and as a human being, she's shared her reflections and her journey within the pages of this blog!  

This guide has been created to support schools with developing and monitoring personalized goals (PGs) for students.Watch the video "What's New in 2022?" (most recent video) to get started this year. 

The following resource includes the PowerPoint presentation and accompanying handouts for professional learning for PE 20 and 30.

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Explore to find a large number of high impact strategies for your classroom.

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Just released!
This new practice guide provides four evidence-based recommendations that teachers can use to deliver reading intervention to meet the needs of their students in grades 4-9.
The 4 recommendations outlined in the guide included:
(1) multisyllabic word reading
(2) fluency building
(3) comp-building practices &
(4) stretch text.

Access the guide here: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/29

Webinar on New WWC (What Works Clearinghouse) Practice Guide
Apr 13, 2022 09:00 AM
Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register at
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/29?fbclid=IwAR0U_Gvg2b

This professional development covers why reading is the cornerstone of all education and the PeBL philosophy.
Reading is demystified into the components that all students need to read. Then strategies and the transfer of responsibility are used supporting the Saskatchewan Reads framework.
The materials used through out the presentation are included in the folder for this presentation in the PeBL ELA Team group in the folder entitled "Reading PD (PeBL Mentor PD).
Contact any members of the team for further information.

Teaching our students how to use a variety of reading strategies is essential whether you teach in a face to face environment or remotely.  This webinar will showcase the top reading strategies and supporting resources. In addition to sharing resources that can be used with your students, we will also share how these strategies can be used as reading interventions for students who are struggling (behind grade levels & EAL)  during distance learning.  

This is a self-guided PD opportunity from the SK Ministry of Education.

Start by downloading and reviewing the PPT "Reconciliation and Treaty Education: Curricular Connections and Resources"

Then review some/all of the other opportunities including:

Introductory Module - Supporting the Journey Towards Reconciliation (also available here: https://resourcebank.ca/courses/supporting-the-journey-towards-reconciliation)

Module 1 - Starting the Conversation (also available here: https://resourcebank.ca/courses/module-1-starting-the-conversation-from-the-sk-ministry-of-education)

Module 2 - The Sixties Scoop (also available here: https://resourcebank.ca/courses/sixties-scoop)

Concentus Citizenship Education - Moving Toward Reconciliation (also available here: https://resourcebank.ca/courses/k-12-resources-for-citizenship-education-from-concentus)

"Based on the information provided in Renewed Curricula: Understanding Outcomes (2010), this resource may be used in professional learning workshops or meetings to provide an overview of curriculum renewal including examination of student outcomes in an area of study. The discussion questions and suggested activities included in this resource may be adapted to support individual teacher reflection and planning, subject area or grade-alike professional learning groups, an entire school staff, cluster of schools, or school division-wide in-service."

This learning can be completed individually or facilitated with a larger group.

The learning surrounds the Ministry Document "Renewed Curricula" Understanding Outcomes". This can also be found in The Resource Bank by copying and pasting this web address into your browser: https://resourcebank.ca/courses/renewed-curricula-understanding-outcomes

Select one or more of the options below to create your own personal professional learning experience!

Included: PowerPoint Presentation to guide you & choice board to guide your experience, as well a link to the rubrics.

Check out this one-hour-long presentation for an overview of the Science of Reading. This was done for a virtual conference and is a great introduction to this important topic.  Click on the image below to watch the video.  

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Storytelling/Story Acting (STSA) is a simple movement based on the work of Vivian Paley. STSA involves children dictating stories to adults, followed by a teacher-facilitated acting out of children’s stories at meeting times throughout the day. STSA develops narrative fluency, the concept of a story, and the opportunity to express emotions and experiences. There is no need for rehearsal or special props and stories can be acted out anywhere. It is however, important to designate a “stage” and develop a routine around STSA.

This resource explores how we can leverage what we know about Structured Literacy to improve mathematics instruction. A playlist of videos and reflection questions are provided for "The Big 5" of every math class, including:Cumulative mixed reviewStrategy instruction (mental math, number talks)Explicit Instruction including the whyTargetted & mixed practiceRegular reflection & assessment (including The Friday 5)

This is a professional development plan to support face to face teachers with moving to an online environment.  The intent of this framework is to provide a tiered approach to support teachers with their needs to support students and families. There are 4 parts to consider when planning for engaging online instruction.

"This information portal features a repository of resources and intends to provide information to all Saskatchewan educators to support English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners in their classrooms. Whether you're a new teacher or new to the world of EAL learners, you may find useful and practical information on this site.

It may take approximately two hours to complete the five modules in this portal.
You may need additional time to explore the embedded hyperlinks and review the resources in the Helpful Resources sections.
Although the modules are not meant to be sequential, as a first time teacher of an EAL learner it may be helpful to go through the modules in the order they appear. "

This is the presentation by Shannon McJannet from the May SBA meeting on supporting staff mental health.