The education ministry is dents, and $15 per student 1977-78 expenditures, is too low textbook expenditures ($7.5 cate $17 per student for the going ahead with its new Credit beyond that number. The plan to allov/ that flexibihty. A million) by the province's first 1,000 students in each dis• Allocation Plan for textbook went into effect in April. BCTF study has also found that 500,000 students. "This, by trict in recognition of the fact replacement despite advice Ministry officials say CAP is the forrnula favors districts simple division, allows $15 per that, because of economies of from the BCTF to stop it or de• designed to allow more flexi• with declining enrolment and student as the expense of build• scale, per-student costs are lay implementation. bility in textbook purchasing handicaps rapidly-growing ing school inventories with re• higher for smaller districts. BCTF President Pat Brady than existed under the rental districts. orders and new prescriptions," The plan allows decentral• has told Deputy Education and free-issue plan with which CAP was first proposed in notes D.W.C. Huggins, the ization of choice of priorities Minister Walter Hardwick that the province has operated for 1976 and has been under study ministry's director of publica• within general province-wide teachers will monitor opera• 25 years. since then. tion services, in a recent letter guidelines, ministry officials tion of CAP, and publicize Critics of the plan fear that The funding level was to the BCTF. say. problems that arise. the funding level, based on by dividing 1977-78 The ministry decided to allo- BCTF Professional Develop• He has also asked Education ment staffer John Church, in Minister Pat McGeer for an analysis of the ministry's assurance that if the plan can• reply to an earlier BCTF brief not satisfy each district's text• on CAP, says the $15 per stu• book needs, more money will dent figure does not take infla• be allocated. tion into account. Under the new plan, school Church estimates that infla• districts are allocated credit to tion of at least 8 per cent per be used for textbook purchases year affects textbook pur• according to a formula that chases. "If $15 per student was gives them $17 per student considered to be a 'reasonable (previous year's enrolment amount' in 1977-78, then a figures) for the first 1,000 stu- 'reasonable amount' per stu• dent in 1978-79 would be $15 plus 8 per cent ($1.20) — $16.20 (and) a 'reasonable amount' I^r student in 1979-80 would be $16.20 plus 8 per cent ($1.30) ~ $17.50." Only the province's smallest districts, such as Kettle Valley, would receive credit alloca• tions for the next year close to The BCTF's administrative Continued on page 7 staff has been brought up to strength as a result of appoint• ments made by the Executive Committee at its April and May meetings. The staff has been function• ing with less than its budgeted complement of 26.9 persons throughout the year as a result of a combination of retirement resignation,,, termination, ill• Six of the 21 teachers who ness and accident. were candidates in the May 10 The hew appointments will provincial election won seats in bring the administrative staff the legislature. up to a total of 26.5 persons; Tony Brummet, principal at The staffing needs of the Bert Bowes Junior Secondary organization have been dis• in Fort St. John; was an easy cussed at ^ngth by the winner for the Social Credit /Management Conmiittee and party iii Nortli Peace River, the Executive Committee over and is One of two teachers who the last several months. will be newcomers to the PresidentPat Brady said the house. The other is the NDP's appointments are intended to Alan Passarell, whose narrow strengthen the staff in order to victory over Frank Calder in meet the growing demand for Atlin is still in doubt. services to the membership. They will join re-elected TTie increased demand results NDB teachers Eileen Dailly from such problems as declin• (Burnaby North); Lome Nicol- ing enrolment, attacks on the son (Nelson-Crestoh), Bob Continued on page 4 Skelly (Aiberni) iand Karen Sanford (Comox) in Victoria. Coileen Gasslen, , is one of 190 handicapped students at unique Simon Cunningham school One incumbent teacher, Lyle in Surrey. She is a regular Grade 5 and 6 class, one pf 17 handicapped students already Kahl (SO, was dumped by his integrated in the lasses at the schooL She's one of many success stories but the schooi constituents. stii! has problems Continued on page 7,

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By RALPH ?TIAUR,EE...... last; and many more handicapped child• tion ministry made mainstreaming a

0) Next to the final day of classes, sports ren in the years ahead will lead fuller, policy — that handicapped kids would > day is the highlight of every elementary happier lives than would ever before have benefit greatly from an education in a 8 student's spring term. During the week been possible for them. school of "normal" kids. . • e leading up to their recent sports day, stu• "The local community r;aised quite a dents at i^urrey's Simon Cunningham But Simon Cunningham is just a start in the proper direction. Ken Robinson, the fuss about retarded kids coming into the Elementar^: School were alive with an- school," Robinson recounts. '^That took . ticipation and excitement. Young athletes school's tough and not always tactful- principal, wants niore help and more some years to die away, and qiiite the I. practiced theu* skills in Phys. Ed., and money for the school, but he can't con• q)posite lias now happened." Parents of im bragged about them in recess. the regular children are discovering that OQ vince people that Simon Cunningham isn't tn the handicapped kids aren't alone In ft What makes Simon Cunningham liiiique already fulfilling all its goals. After eight CM is that half of its pupils are severely re• years of growth and improvement, Simon benefiting from the atnaosphere created tarded, autistic, epileptic, blind or brain• Cunningham is in danger of running onto in the mixed school; the experience is good for their own kids too. S damaged; suffer from cerebral palsy, the same reefs that threaten the rest of • im spina bifida, tachycardia, hydroencepha- the school system: a weak economy, and "They grow up with quite a different •s litis, brittle bones, muscular dystrophy or the taxpayers' reluctance to spend more attitude toward handicapped people," Q severe allergies. money on something Uiey are satisfied Robinson says. He tells the story of a blind student who drbpg^d a counting US Those handicaps would have kept all with, no matter how unsatisfied the people m directly involved are. stick on th^ floor. One of the regular > but a few of those children out of the children sitting near by, not by a long shot school system even a few years ago, and Simon Cunningham is located on 140th a model pupil, wai^hed as his blind class• UJ for many of these kids, it was their first Q Street near the Fraser Highway in the mate groped for the stick, unaware thatit sports day ever. heart of Surrey. It has grown rapidly had rolled well out of her reach. '*He Unless the lessons of Simon Cunning• since the district's school board decided didn't pick it up and hand it to her; he ham are lost on all of us, it won't be their eight years ago — long before the educa• Continued on page 8 • for many countries: reduced North Vancouver teachers Van trustee, and Ted Archi• The main problem facing ^^ree miMion. class size. are part of a community ef• bald, as. lead-in shows to the teachers in all industrialized Braconnier has been coming (The BCTF has been arguing fort in taking the schools to half-hour series that begins in Differences of opinion over comities, accordmg. to Andre ^ ^^^^^^ 1^5^ tliis that declimng enrolment offers the public through a TV series September. and most members of the task an opportunity for smaller the appropriate curriculum force." BracoMuer, is declimng enrol- ^^^^ l^lg ^^^^ ^gjt to B.C., to be shown on community An 11-member committee classes.) materials for immigrant child• Executive member Doug ^f^l\ , , ^ iLt- . mainly because he teods to television this fall. overseeing the project has re• Braconnier says teachers in ren were evident at the Execu• Steinson supported Brady. He . "Wot many have lost tbeir deal directly with the Canadian The programs will stress ceived financial assistance Europe have been active in tive Committee meeting May said the task force's proposal jobs but there is a worry for Teachei-s' Federation, the quality of teaching and from the Young Canada protecting jobs with demon• 11. would make adjustment to the future, he said m a recent variety of learning styles Works Program to hire six strations in the streets, strikes, The differences arose during Canadian society more diffi• interview at BCTF l^adquar- He says that declimng enrol- taking place in different university students to work and pressures on governments, discussion of the program cult for immigrant students. ters. ment will be discussed by the North Vancouver schools as on filming, editing and Braconnier is the secretary- Organization for Economic Co- particularly in Belgium and graphics. statement of the Task Force on Brady said the curriculum well as Capilano College. Racism. * general of the International operation and Development Francfe. He foresees an al• The North Van School should make students aware of One of the evaluative criteria Federation of Free Teachers' (OECD) in September. And he liance of eight million workers Says Ted Archibald, presi• Board has short-term an cultures, not just that of gcmted proposed by the t<;.sk force was Unions (IFTU), which has a says the solution is the .same with a common policy to dent of the North Vancouver leave to three teachers quali• their own ethnic group. The that "immigrant children re• defend jobs on behalf, of the Teachers' Association: "The fied in TV programming to emphasis should be on multi- ceive improved services, such rationale behind the pro• produce the shovi's. The board culturalism. as smaller ESL classes, more •The international has affil• grams is that if the public is and Capilano (Ilollege have Executive member Larry translation services, less har- iates in Europe, Asia, Africa made aware of the excellence also helled wiith funding, Kuehn said that to delete, the rassment, and curriculum and the Western Hemisphere. and the value of tlie programs working space and equip• reference to the student's materials that recognize their A recer/c cabinet order en• Educators' Association for Braconnier explained ihat, in in our schools, there will be ment.. culture would mean that "all many countries, teachers are positive support for ecuation culture." we teach them is the dominant ables teachers to maintain failure to recognize the The BCTF Executive com• still struggling for the right to m the district." President Pat Brady moved culture in this country and that their pension cr^t wMle on NWTTA as the official bar• mittee has approved a grant organize and the right to to delete the last four words of we don't even recognize that maternity leave. To do this the gaining agent and professional Channel 10 in North Van- of $3,000 to enable teachers teacher Would have to pay both association for 19 teachers em• negotiate contracts. I couver has been carrying 15- that statement. He argued that other cultures exist. . . This is who will be working on the it was not the responsibility of l^r own and her employer's ployed by the society. The The main concems reaching minute interview programs absolutely incredible to me." nine half-hour programs the schools to teach immigrant share of her pension contribu- recognition was granted to the the IFTU secretariat from on education, hosted by Bass said racism stems not through July to complete students about, their own cult• fions, or a total of 13 ^r cent of NWTTA by the territorial around the world have to do Vema Smelovsky, a North their work. M'-w.i^' ^^^^ so much from deliberate cruel• her salary, for the period of her council in October, 1976. fu"st with "a demand for a ure. ty as from ignorance "both on leave (up to six montli for any The NWTTA is also taking moral and material re• Task force chairperson Jeri the part of the white dominant one pregnancy). court action against the schcwl valorization of the teachmg Bass objected to the deletion. students and those of ethnic If the teacher subsequently principal for allegedly interr condition" in reference to Logician George Boole isn't amused by joke shared by Rita Bourcet, Therese Bourcet, Deborah She said it was indicative of "a groups that don't know their resigns and applies for a re• fering with the right of 12 traditional and new responsi• Sarjent, and teacher Jeff Mellows. These students, from Lumby, were among 170 top B.C. high distinct philosophical differ• background." school students at Simon Fraser University for a recent two-day orientation program. ence between (Brady) and I fund, she will get back only her teachers to affiliate with the bilities. First Vice-President Al own contribution for this association of their choice. Second, there is a demand, We request that the enclosed published in the Newsletter on Blakey said the problem is to period, not the amount she has "It is of utmost importance coming also from many two letters be publisted in the Jan. 12. help minority-group students contributed in place of the em- that no teacher accept employ• countries, for an organized, NewsleUer. They are in res• My sole intention in writing to be proud instead of ashamed ment with the Rae/Edzo direct, daily, and responsible ponse to a demand for a retrac• to the Newsletter was merely of their ethnic and cultural The new provision is effec• School Society prior to contact• participation in the elaboration tion and apology for certain to express my grave concern, background. The outlines of a system for tive only for leaves granted ing our office at (403) 873- and implementation of new statements published in the as a concerned BCTF member, There are about 65 local IMCC, which in turn may refer Dawson Creek, B.C. VlG 2L3 Steinson said the job of instil- after April 16,1979, the date of 8501," says Ai Wolitski, educational and training poli• NewsleUer of Jan. 12, 1979. at the decision itseli; and I re- pulling together the resources IMCCs. Each consists of at it to the provincial committee. (782-5931) (loc.279) needed to enable handicapped ling pride in one's heritage the cabinet order; it is not NWTTA president. cies. The responses are directed ^et the personal ireferences least one representative from The IMCC network deals not children to cope in the main• Kamloops should be done, and in some retroactive. to counsel engaged after m- Biat were inappropriately in• Health, Human Resources, the only with handicapped child• stream of school life are be• Dr. John Carmichael ethnic minorities is done, by To take advantage of the new dividual demands for a retrac• cluded. Attorney-General, and the ren, but also with children with ginning to emerge. Chairperson the home and the church. He provision, a teacher should tion and ap^oiogy received l^s Joan Glover, local school board, and may severe behavioral problems, Regional IMCC applauded the racism task Whether the system will be apply to the Commissioner of than satisfactory responses. .Burnaby. include judges, physicians, children in conflict with the Mental Health force for "helping the children Teachers' Pensions, 544 adequate is an open question. poUce and private agencies. law, and victims of child We now consider the matter In the interest of maiintainuig 519 Columbia Street of parents who are too stupid, Michigan Street, Victoria, VSV Even Education Minister Pat The mandate of the local abuse! lazy or uninterested to do the Friends and former schools, and is currently the closed. harmony within the B .C. Kamloops, B.C. 4R5. The contributions must be McGeer admits it's not yet IMCCs is to "co-operate in The emphasis in the IMCC job," but warned that it should colleagues of Cliff Pincott are Vancouver School Board's G.W. Broadley Teachers'Federation, I hereby (372-5212) made during the leave or fully functional.' But it's a providing the best resources network is on the regional do this "pragmatically/' He invited to a retirement party in assistant superintendent in on behalf of retract the allegation I made in Ms. Beverely Knowles within a year of the teacher's start. " for children whose needs can• committees. Contact persons said that in the past the task his honor from 7:30 to 10 p.m. charge of teaching personnel. P. T. Brady my letter of Jan. 7, 1979, in Co-ordiriator returning to work. Mainstreaming has placed not be met through the usual for these regional IMCQ; are: force had looked "like a sub• on June 5 at McBride School, For more information, con• Pauline Galinski reference to the termination of Regional IMCC unprecedented pressures on channels of individual minis• versive activity" because of 1300 East 29th Avenue in Van- tact any Vancouver principal, DougStemson the appointment of Ralph Okanagan Human Resources . teachers and the public school tries" and to "co-operate in blind adherence to "an coiyi^er. or phone 433-0516, 327-0277, 321- G.J.RetalUck Sundby, that the majority of Mr. G.A. Reed Box 6000 system. Children with a wide facilitating ^ the development ideology that doesn't stand the Pincott has been teaching in 0515 or 255-5174. At any one of P. Van Seters the Executive Committee Regional Manager Tranquille,B.C.V2C6C4 Teachers who have taken the variety of handicaps, who and utilization of services for test of common sense." Project TEACH course are Vancouver since 1948. those -numbers, a member of K.J.Smith "think that fair personnel formerly were cared for and children." Ministry of Human Resources practises are inconsequential * Vancouver Island Brady's proposed amend• enthusiastic about it. Blany of If you plan to be there, please the Bill McLachlan retirement educated in specialized central 209-3205 32nd Street In response to a requested compared to vindictive poli• There are also 13 regional Miss I.R. Woodward ment was defeated. The them have said that the course let Vema Fountain know at committee will give you de• mstitutions, are now being Vernon, B.C. V1T5M7 retraction of any allegation tical and personal vendettas." IMCCs, structured in much the Regional Manager Executive Committee even• has helped t^em to make bet• 874-9395, or by sending her a tails. integrated into regular class• same way as the local commit• (542-4034) Ministry of Human impugning the honesty and As stipidated in your letter of tually amended the task for• ter decisions in their class• letter at McBride school. A rooms throughout B.C. tees. And at the top of the Kootenay Resources integrity of the majority of the April 6, 1979, I also apologize ce's criteria in accordance rooms. donation of $5 submitted to The underlying philosophy — pyramid is the provincial Mr. Joel Vinge Room 205 - 435 Trunk Road Executive Committee who both to the majority of the with a compromise amend- They add that they now McBride school would be that mainstreaming should IMCC, consisting of senior Chairperson, Regional IMCC Duncan, B.C. V912P5 voted to terminate Ralph Executive Committee collec• meijt proposed by two mem• spend more time teaching, and appreciated. provide "the most appropriate representatives from each of Corrections Services (746-6183) (ioc.265) Any teachers who taught in Sundby, I hereby rehract any tively, and to your clients ~ G. bers-elect, Doug Smart and Al less m disciplining students. education for each child in the the four ministries. 1601-1st Street the Williams Lake Junior / Sen• suggestion of a lack of honesty W. Broadley, Patrick Brady, Victoria and area Cornes. So that all teachers can or integrity on the part of the least restrictive setting" — These committees have no Cranbrook, B.C. VlC 1B7 ior High School during the Pauline Galinski, Douglas can't be faulted. Mr. J.A. Mollberg The criteria now call for benefit from the techniques Bill McLachlan, a teacher majority, and on the part of money of their own. Their role, Mr. Lou-Violini improved services to immi• years l%l-65 and are mter- Steinson, Gerry Retallick, The problem is that teachers Regional Manager covered in the course, Ths B.C. and administrator in Vancou• each individual involved in the according to a government Co-Chairperson, grant children to include ested in attending a reunion PMlippina Van Seters, and Ken have not been adequately pre• Ministry of Human Resources TsGcher will begin, with the ver since 1937, is retiring in decision. background paper, is "mainly Regional IMCC ' "curriculum materials tha t • August 3-5 should contact Smith — individually. pared to deal with the prob• 4573 Blenkinsop Road September-October issue, a June and friends are throwing that of co-ordination and Ministry of Human Resources recognize their culture and its Walter Cobb at 1315 - 12th I also wish to apologize to the Maureen L. MacDonald, lems of handicapped children, Victoria, B.C. V8X2C7 regular series of articles con• a party to libnor him. communication. They provide Room 308 - 310 Ward Street role in a multicultural Avenue, Williams Lake, who majority and to each in• Vancouver. and that school boards have ^ (598-5121) taining practical teaching tips, reception for McLachlan a system whereby local work• Nelson, B.C. V1L5S5 society." will forward full particulars. dividual in the niajority for any not been given the resources to Fraser South written by Project TEACH will be held at 7:30 p.m. ori Registrations must be in by ers can have ready access to (352-2211) (loc.219) instructors or teachers who June 19 at the Delta River Inn offence that may have been meet the non-educational Mr. T. Pollard June 1. taken as a result of my letter information about resources of have taken the course. (formerly the Vancouver Air• The members of the B.C. needs of these children. other ministries in their own Prince George / Cariboo Regional Manager port Hyatt House), 3500 Cessna Retired Teachers' Association * The Ministry of Education regions and in other regions of Mr. E.T. Hoogstraten Ministry of Human Resources Drive, Richmond. If you would very much appreciate the sup• has taken the brunt of the criti• the province. They also prov- Regional Manager 4857 Elliott Street like to go, let organizers know port which active teachers cism for this situation. But the ide a consistent route for re• Ministry of Human Resources Delta, B.C. fact is that the necessary re• 409-280 Victoria Street The Northwest Territories by phoning Waverly Ele• Learning assistance teach• assistance teachers and princi• gave to pension matters at the quests for services of an un• (946-1261) sources — financial, material, Prince George, B.C. Teachers' Association has de• mentary School at 433-0516 by ers in B.C. tend to feel under• pals in 67 school districts. The 1979 BCTF Annual General usual, inter-ministerial nature The Executive Committee on human — that were formerly V2L4X3 Bumaby / New Westminster clared the Rae / Edzo School June 1. used, according to a just-coni- response rate was 65 per cent. Meeting. The quality of de• and for policy decisions to May 12 recognized the Hospi^ provided by other ministries (562-8131) Mr. K.Levitt Society in dispute. As well as teaching, pleted Learning Assistance Free copies of the study will be bating was outstanding. cover exceptional cases." Regional Manager tal/Homebound Teachers' The association is taking McLachlan has been vice- distributed to school districts Pensioners of other organ• such as Health and Human Specialist Association, bring• study carried out by the The entire IMCC network Fraser Valley Ministry of Human Resources court action against the society principal, principal, director of and other education organiz• izations show great interest Resources have not been mg to 24 the number of PSAs Educational Research In• has been deliberately kept Mr. A.E. Bingham No. 270 - 550 Sixth St and against the Rae/Edzo instruction, inspector of ations and institutions. Addi• when we describe the co-opier- transferred to the Ministry of within the BCTF: stitute of B.C. under wraps by the govern• Regional Manager New Westminster, B.C. tional copies will be available ation on pension matters be• Education and the schools ment because "too much Ministry of Human Resorces V3L3B7 However, the Executive re• The study, available in early for $6 from ERIBC, 400-515 tween the active teachers of along with the handicapped ferred the application of the BRITISH COLUMBIA TEACHERS' FEDERATION June, shows that classroom children. emphasis . . . could give the 33820 South Fraser Way (525-0127) West 10th Avenue, Vancouver the BCTF and the Retired Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2C5 B.C. Chief Instructor's Assoc• 105 - 2235 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 3H9 teachers tend to seek advice or impression that these commit• WestCoast V5Z 4A8.- Teachers' Association. The Under pressure from teach• (853-9477) iation back to the PSA Council assistance in dealing with chil• tees were established to prov• Mr.S.Abma Both learning assistance teachers' pension plan is one of ers, school trustees and because itwas not satisfied the dren with learning disabihties ide direct services to all child• Prince Rupert / Bulkiey Valley Regional Manager 0 0. Q teachers and principals res• the better ones. One of the rea• parents' groups, the govern• chefs had sufficiently explored On Member only sometimes in elementary ren," whereas they "were Mr. John Bogelund Ministry of Human Resources Ul Cn ponded that diagnostic assess• sons is that the active teachers ment has been groping toward the possibility of working schocls, and even less often in a solution. intended to be used as a last re• Family and Children's Room 211-800 Cassiar St. Editor ment and testing was the have always taken such a keen sort" through an existing PSA, the secondary schools. Learning interest in the affairs of their As its first step it has set up Services Vancouver, B.C. V5K 4N6 Home Economics Specialist AFiNIEJ/IYERS assistance teachers feel that second-most important duty of Coordinator learning assistance; it oc• retired colleagues. committees of officials of the If a mainstreamed child can• (2^-9131) Association. Editorial Assistant consultation and working with No. 4 - 4642 Lazelle Ave. RALPH I^AURER cupied 8 to 10 per cent of their Continued co-operation will Ministries of Education, not be adequately provided for Vancouver In addition, the PSA council classroom teachers is more in a school, the school district Terrace, B.C. V8G1S6 Letters to the editor must be signed by and bear the ad• time now. But 60 per cent of the ensure a strong organization Health, Human Resources, and Dr. Dante Lupini has recommended a fifth cri• important than direct instruc• the Attorney-General at the can make a case to the local (638-1151/2) dress of the writer. The Newsletter may edit letters for tion to students, which takes up learning assistance teachers working for the interests of all Chairman, Regional IMCC terion to be applied to prc^i^- brevity, clarity, legality or taste. Letters to the editor and provincial, regional and local IMCC for interministerial sup• Peace River 60 per cent of their time. also listed diagnostic assess• teachers, and you can count on School District No. 39 tiv^ PSAs. The new criterion signed articles contained herein reflect the views of the ment and testing, and learmng us to do our part. levels. port Mr. R.E. Phillips (Vancouver) would require that an existing authors and do not necessarily express official policy of These bodies are called If the local committee can't the BCTF. Unsigned articles are the responsibility of the The study draws from an• disabilities, as areas w-aere C. M. Lockridge, President ' 15S5 West 10th Avenue PSA has made a concerted ef• editor. swers to a 16-page question• they most need acMUional The B.C. Retired Teachers' Inter-Ministry Children's cope with the problem, it can Ministry of Human Resources Vancouver, B.C. V6J1Z8 fort to accomm^Klate the new naire distributed to learning training. Association Committees (IMCCs). refer the case to the regional 1017 B-l(^^ Avenue (731-1131) gr(Hip and has failed. 2 —^AY, 24,1979 if£i] Li

From page 1 Ken Smith of Kamloops who ation of B.C. She has tliree m. will work in the Economic Wel• grown children, 1 i public school system by the ^3 jTtm*-^ 1 minister of education and other fare Division. Nancy Flodin has nine years" ' -I 1 1 1 f / j 1 - critics, and a growing number Mavis Guretzki, who has experience as a primary 1 I [ teacher and as a faculty - I \ of tenure and relations cases. been on a term appointment El C. 1 u : nm ia He said the ippointments since Jan. 1, has now been associate at SFU. She is can be covered by a budget placed on a continuing appoint• currently teaching Grades 2 which remains v/ith the .86 per ment in the Learning Condi• and 3 at Stride Avenue Com• By MARDEE GALT cussion groups that are part of the school program. cent fee level set by this year's tions Division. munity School in Burnaby and "Our children won't pick up after themselves, do The parents explain the problems they face, per• chores or get dressed on time, and are always haps sketching the scenario of a typical day, then Annual General Meeting and All of the above appoint• working part-time on a which is within the .86 per master's degree at UBC. fighting." give an analysis of what tliey consider their child• ments are subject to review ren's and their own strengths. objectives set by the AGM and within 18 months and to a deci• She has a Bachelor of Home That line is a guaranteed conversation-stopper at the Representative Assembly. Economics degree from the most gatherings. No all. At a "school" for parents The audience produces "Why don't you -" and sion as to continuation within "This is what we did --" suggestions to help head 1'he budget will >8 recom• two years. University of Manitoba and a in Surrey's Discovery Elementary, it's more likely mended to the RA at its May diploma in early childhood to touch off a lively debate on family relationships. the family away from the impasse. Nor are the ses• In other staff developments, This year the unique Discovery program won one sions too serious; there is plenty of laughter. 31-June 2 meeting. education from UBC. She spent EH "! am pleased that we have the Executive Committee has the summer of 1977 on a UBC of four national Hilroy awards, worth $3,800 each, For example, if nagging, raging at, or finally %- - been able to add such quality granted Elaine Darnell's re• overseas program studying as well as a provincial Hilroy award, worth $1,200. dressing a dawdling child doesn't appear to solve anything, the parents and the group might decide j^ople to our staff," Brady quest to be retained on a half- infant schools in Britain, and The Hilroy award is given by the Canadian Teach• time basis in the Professional has participated in and ers' Federation for innovative educational pro• that the child could be given the choice of staying at said. 'I'm sure they will help home (a babysitter may have to be on hand) or us to improve the services we Development Division and has presented many PD workshop gramming that improves the quality of teaching. confirmed the continuing grabbing what clothes he or she needs, to finish provide to our members." programs. She has been active This schooi for parents features family counsell• appointment of Dennis Rankin in school and district com• ing; individual family discipline problems are liter• dressing in the car — or school bus. Joining the BCTF staff are: in Learning Conditions. The program's motto seems to be: Treat your Peggi Hall of Surrey, who mittee work and is a school ally put "up front." Peggi Hall is currently head representative to the Burnaby Parents who volunteer to become a "family in child as you would your best friend, and don't lose will succeed Pearl Roberts as your temper. co-ordinator of the status of teacher at South Otter Teachers' Association. focus", and their children, discuss — in separate Elementary School in Langley Dale Kelly is an SFU faculty sessions on the same night — current home prob• The idea behind the open counselling sessions is women program for a two-year that the more experts on hand, the better — and all term as recommended by the and is a member of the Lang• associate and for two years has lem situations on stage before the group, usually ley Teachers' Association headed the university's off- consisting of 50 to 60 parents and teachers, and families are considered experts. More ideas, more Status of Women Committee; suggestions for solutions, more encouragement. Nancy Flodin of Bumaby executive. She is doing part- campus professional develop• often additional guests and observers. time studies toward a B.Ed, at ment program at Salmon Arm. Two experienced family counsellors are on hand The feeling prevails that although families have and Dale Kelly of Salmon Arm, different crews, they're in the same boat. both of whom will be assigned Simon Fraser University. He is a BCTF PD associate and to guide the discussion and keep the atmosphere Counsellors Edna Nash and Kaye Saunders flank parents Cathie and Bruce Metzler. to the Professional Develop• She has presented a number an instructor in the federa• supportive and non-judgemental. "It's all just application of common sense and it ment Division; of workshops for teachers on tion's Project TEACH. Only normal, every-day problems — the kind you really works," says Delia Irwin, Discovery staff Tom Hutchison of SparwbtKi, sexism, parenting arni stress, Previously Kelly was a team will find in the average household — are discussed. counsellor who screens potential families-iu-focus fore their children," she says. "Also, absolute the situations. Mom and Dad step out of the room who will work in the federa• and is a member of the Van• teacher of environmental All potential families-in-focus are screened by a before sessions. consistency when working on a specific concern is during these sessions. tion's new Government couver Status of Women and studies at Campbell River Discovery staff member, and those with extra• "Give people confidence in parentmg and make it important." The children are told what their parents have Division; and the Women's Studies Associ- Senior Secondary, for which he ordinary problems can benefit more from observ• as simple as possible for children to feel re• Like Discovery's school for children, the school said, and how they are going to try to solve the won the CTF's Hilroy Fellow• ing family dynamics in the (^en counselling group sponsible for their own behavior. But parents must for parents operates on democratic principles. The particular problem. They are then asked whether ship for educational innovation or by participating in the smaller parent-led dis• feel comfortable with the choices they set out be- children get their turn on stage to tell their side of this is dright with them, or whether they have a in 1975. In 1971 he assisted the better idea. Ghana National Association of Laurie Harding has her say at Discovery session. Exit children, re-enter parents, who are told how Teachers as part of a five- their offspring responded. More suggestions come member Canadian team. from the group, and options are finned up. In subsequent w^ks, progress is charted either Tom Hutchison has held Have you developed an original teaching prac• numerous offices with the in the open counselUng sessions or in smaller, tice that works well for you and might be useful parent-led discussion groups. And less formally in Cranbrook and East Kootenay to other teachers? Why not submit it for con• Teachere' Associations and the playroom too; sideration for a Hih*gy Award? One 7~year-oid was heard to remark to his has served the BCTF in several The Hilroy Fellowship Program is ad- elective offices, including the friends, "My parents are improving — they don't mmistered on behalf of the Roy C. Hill yeU at us any more." presidency in 1968-69. He has Charitable Foundation by the CTF Trust Fund. been chairperson of the provin• Families never go into an open eounseUing Its purpose is to encourage and reward teachers session without prior participation in the large dis• cial Pensions and Discipline who, in the course of active teaching, have devel• Committees and is currently cussions or the smaller workshops. oped promisingjiew ideas for the improvement *'I was somewhat uneasy wten I was up on ttet chairperson of the Representa• of teaching practices, and to disseminate in• tive Assembly. stage," confesses one father, a social worker. "But formation about such ideas as widely as possible. oUiers pointed out to us strengths in our famUy we Hutchison has served on the Recommendations for the award of fellow• Invermere village council and didn't realit were there." A visiting teacher ^rom ships of approximately $1200 each at the provin• Victoria's Sundance School remarked after -rv- the East Kootenay regional cial level will be made by the provincial teacher district and has mn for the ing an open counselUng session, "At first, i felt organizations. The final selections in all cases really uptight for those people on stage, but then I legislature as an NDP can• will be made by the Roy C. Hill Charitable Foun• didate. could feel the support and encouragement coming dation. to them from people out front." He has an M.A. and an M.Ed, Deadline for submissions is October 31, 1979. from Glasgow University, and How does this affect the children's education in More detailed information wOl be provided to all the school? Grade 7 students at New Westminster's 12th Avenue has had a long-standing in• schools in the near future. Elementary School work on their entry in the 11th Annual terest in teacher education. He The aim when Discovery was established as an Student Film Festival, June 6, 7 and 8 at the Vancouver was a faculty associate with altemative school she years ago was to make parents feel they were welcome partners in th^ Community College, Langara Campus. Lisa Escalante and the University of Victoria m Gigi Chen star in the film, All Because of Jealousy, while Sindy secondary internship program education of their children, say staff memters. Gill (left) records and director Leanne Garlough (right) films. in the Fraser Valley and East There were, and are, success stories. Many Kootenay and helped develop pupils are now bused to Discovery school.(15 per the professional component of cent of tte 165 students are classed as atypical the current internship learners) and many parents became curious ateut program. He is now a teacher techniques used by the staff that were getting good results from their children.. and co-ordinator of English By MARDEE GALT At a social studies PSA one day the subject of They also commissioned local photographer and Two scholarships worth up to entering one of B.C.'s three and social studies at Sparwood If democracy worked atschool, why not at home? Robert Duffill was born in England, taught in authentic local history came up and they v/ere ask• author Don Waite, who wrote The Langley Story ^ $6,250 each will be awarded an• public universities in their Secondary School. If school and honrie had similar goals and Montreal, and heard that Fort Langley was very ed, "What is there on Fort Langley?" Illustrated, to produce biographical material on nually to graduating B.C. high graduating year. They will be Ken Smith is a junior second• philosophy, would this ccmsistency lead to more much part of the West Coast's early history long be• Because they had both felt the lack of authentic early pioneers and a slide presentation on inter• school students by the Chris given to those judged to have ary science teacher in Kam• viewing techniques to assist students in information settled and confident children? And what could te fore he came to teach in B.C. in 1975. organized local historical material that could be more logical tten teacters becoming partners in Spencer Foundation of Van• demonstrated the best com• loops.He has served two terms used as part of the Grade 10 and 11 curriculum, they gathering. couver. bination of scholastic ability, as half-time president and one Barrie Southam's grandparents were early resi• the upbringing of their children? dents of the Langley area and he graduated from decided to do something about it. They called a Jack Turpin, an EngUsh teacher at D.W. Poppy, The awards will be made citizenship and participation in term as full-time president of meeting of interested teachers from the district at provided illustrations for the kit. Teachers and parents attended psychology and Langley Secondary School. famUy counselUng discussions and workshops to• each September to students extracurricular activities the Kamloops District the Fort Langley Historical Museum and the pro• The authors' goal was to produce a curriculum during the previous two years. Teachers' Association and has They eventually became heads of social studies gether (individual psychology, with its emphasis on departments at Langley schools, Duffill at H.D. ject just "mushroomed," according to Duffill. package sugg^ting teaching strategies and student Winners will get $1,250 each been a member of the BCTF encouragement, responsibility and community, Stafford Junior Secondary and Southam at D.W. He and Southam eventually produced a 160-page activiti^ that would not only assist in learning for the first year of univessity. Executive Committee since about the origins and evolution of -the community, seemed best suited). They also attended a Uni• Poppy Junior Secondary. teaching kit, Langhy Days — Past and Present. It versity of B.C. family counseUing course and If they stay in the top 10 per 1976. He was elected second was used at all secondary schools in the Langley but also bring about an understanding of the prob• cent of their faculty and year vice-president in 1978. lems associated with rapid social, technological studied the workings of a school for parents in Tel Duffill and Southam with students. district this year. They also organized a stock of Aviv. they will receive the same Smith has had considerable resource materials — film strips, maps, books, etc. and urban development. Duffill and Southam say amount for each of their under• experience in collective — to supplement the curriculum package. many imaginative student projects have resulted Edna Nash, experienced family counsellor and a Skicade, a B.C. Ski Council- graduate years. bargaining. He has served six from suggestions in the kit. Vancouver School Board district area counseUor, sponsored program that intro• The project won them the 1979 provincial Hilroy Applicants must be years as chairperson of local Fellowship from the Canadian .Teachers' Federa• Southam and his students also field-tested some accepted the role of advisor andresource person for duced cross-country and down• Canadian citizens, must have agreements committees (in the fledgling school for parents. hill skiing to 4,000 students in 30 tion. The fellowship carries with it $1,200. of the travel projects suggested in the kit. In re• lived in B.C. for nine months Quahcum and Kamloops), two A grant from the Elducational and Research creating a canoe and portage trip from Salmon "You've all conspired to make us partners in our schools this spring, will be prior to their applications, and years as agreements co• children's education," exclaimed one father at the back next fall. Institute of B.C. helped them through the 18-month River to the Fraser tracing the historic route of must be able to pay for the rest ordinator for the Central Main• project. Hudson's Bay Company factor James MacMiUan, Hilroy award ceremony in March. Another parent For more information on of their university education. land, and one year as chair• Southam and Duffill give a lot of ci-edit to Terry the group encountered modern geography and on added, "Thanks for teing friends —- friends to the Skicade, contact Boll Walker For application forms, write person of the provincial Agree• Gusnowski, then the interpretive officer at the Fort one occasion found themselves under attack not whole family." at the B.C. Ski Council, 201-1111 to Publication Services, 878 ments Committee. On four Langley Historic Park, "who opened doors to us, from Indians but from golfers. "Parents here are no longer the missing Unks in West Georgia, Vancouver V6E Viewfield Road, Victoria occasions he has been an advo• gave us access to unpublished materials — old Southam and DuffiU are currently serving on one the education of their cliildren," says Joyce 3G7, or phone him at 685-4633. V9A4V1. cate before arbitration boards. Hudson's Bay Company accounts and the diaries of of the seven provincial teams working on revision (^uackenbush, leader of the Discovery School factors," they say. of the social studies curriculum. parent group. 4— MAY 24,1979 24,1979 — S School IMBtrict No. 4 (Windermere) Spi^ech and Lrtsiguaga TliiirtipJfjt School DJHtrict No. 33 (Chilliwack) Junior Secondary Commerce. FuU-timo itiijerantHpeech and languago Mi<»ra{)ist needed Teacher Resource Technology (Forestry) Program 4. .5 learning Assistant/.2 Home Economics/. 1 Typing - Please apply with .••oferencea and vitae to K. Robinson, ICffective July 1, 1979, a teachor is needed to develop a for I97f)-B0Kchool year. RcaponHibilitie.s include evaluation, in a rural elementary-junior secondary school. Principal. Simon Cunniiigham School, 9380 - 14()th Street, diagnoBiB and remediation of all epecch and language Re.sourc(! Technology (Forestry) Program for implementa• 5. English/Band — for Hudsons' Hope Elementary- Surrey, B.C. V3V 5Z4. Telephone 588-4435. disordtirH. AppUcant,s Hhould have a strong background in tion Sept. 4, 1979. Secondary School. normal language development art well HH KSL planning, Initial enrolment of 12 student.s at Grade 10 level, with 72 6. Teaching couple for a two-room rural elementary material and programming and nhould bo eligible for a B.C. enrolled at the end of the fourth year. This program wil! lead School District No. 76 (Agassiz-Harrison) teaching (certificate to .secondary .school graduation, to enrolment at college, to school ^ one primary 8; the other intermediate .8. OloBing date for applicntxons given in the adver- Interested teachers should apply immediately to F. Koop, Vice-Principal — Agassiz Elementary-Secondary Send letter of application and resume to Ms. K. S. admiaaion to the BCIT Resource Technology Program or to Schoo! ti.sements is date application must be po.stmarked hy. Director of Instruction, School District No. 60, 9803 - 102 Orangor, District Superintendent of Schools, School Diatrict immediate employment. Street, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J4B3. —be able to offer leadership to a number of diverse groups. A vice-principal is required for this school which enrols No. 4, 430. Invermere, B.C. VOA IKO. Submit applications with .supporting documents to J. F. Box All int(!reated applications please .submit a resume and The school enrols grades K to 10 (estimated population approximately 420 students in grades 7 to 12 and which ha.s Kope, Director of Instruction, School District No. 33, 235 letter of application to Ms. K, S. Granger, DiHlrict School District No. 65 (Cowichan) 230 in September and a teaching staff of 20); 75 per cent of a staff of 26 teachers. School Diatrict No. 7 (Neh4on) Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 18, Box 1110, Yale Road East, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P2P9. population of Native Indian ancestry. The successful applicant will be an experienced teacher Junior Seeoiidary Adminletrative Aasiwtant Golden, B.C. VOA IHO. Construction 11-12 (Building) There is a strong focus of developing comprehensive local who has a professional certificate and who has completed or School District No. 45 (West Vancouver) curriculum materials. Applications are invited for tho position of administra• A teacher of Construction 11 and 12 is needed for Cowi• is working towards a graduate degree. Preference will be French Immersion — Grade 1 chan Senior Secondary School beginning September 1979. K-4 is an individualized open area. Individualized pro• given to an applicant who is able to teach some junior or tive a.saiHtant atTrafalgar Junior Secondary effective Sept. School Diatrict No. 26 (North Thompson) School enrolment 1100 students, teaching staff 60, grades 1, 1979. This la one of two' administrative positions which Applications are being accepted for the po.sition of a full- grams are being developed from 5 to 10. Extensive Special senior science courses. Applications are invited for the follov/ing positions effec• 10-12. Education program in operation. fulfill the role of vice-principal. Trafalgar Junior Secondary tive Sept. 1. 1979. time Grade 1 French immersion teacher. Written applications should be submitted immediately Qualifications: The position is currently 80 per cent administrative/20 with full documentation to Charles Hopper, District has a staff of 35 teachers and a student enrolment of approx• Clearwater Secondary School (teaching staff 29; enroling The applicant must be bilingual and preference will be imately 650. The Huccessful applicant will be primarily given to those having training in le Fablier and la Methode B.C. professional certificate. Must be experienced in per cent teaching at secondary level. Applications close May Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 76, Box 69, 480 students in grades 8 to 12) requires: Dynamiquo. 25, 1979. Agassiz, B.C. VOM lAO. responsible for timetabling, textbooks, discipline and stu• —qualified librarian teaching building construction, preferably with prefabri• dent activities. Further information regarding the position Deadline for acceptance of applications is May 25. cated materials. Please send information on background, training and ref• -Home Ec/P.E. teacher (60% H.E. and 40% P.E.) Apply in writing to W. F. Marshall, District Superintend• erences, and indicate position sought, to District Superin• may be obtained from M. B. Slater, Principal. Please send Apply to E. M. Carlin, District Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 81 (Fort Nelson) applicat'one with resumes by May 25, 1979 to Wm. Elementary Special Class Teacher School District No. 45, 1075 - 21st Street, West Vancouver, ent of Schools, School District No. 65, 2557 Beveriy Street, tendent of Schools, School District No. 66, Box 10, Lake Maslechko, District Superintendent of Schools, School Dis• Knowledge of "behavior modification techniques" and B.C. V7V4A9. Duncan, B.C, V9L2X3. Cowichan, B.C. V0R2G0. This dynamic and developing northern school district incites applications from experienced teachers for the trict No. 7, 308 Anderson Street, Nelson, B.C. V1L3Y2. successful completion of course work in Special Education, Francophone kindergarten teacher as well as regular classroom teaching experience is required. School District No. 60 (Lake Cowichan) School District No. 88 (Terrace) following full-time positions: A bilingual francophone teacher, trained in early School District No. 10 (Arrow Lakes) District Co-ordinator of Educational Resources Temporary appointments — Sept. 1979 to June 1980 Supervisor of Special Services District TMR teacher. This small class is located at R. childhood education, is required for French immersion* L. Angus Elementary School in Fort Nelson. Teaching vacancies for September 1979: The successful applicant will be required to carry out the kindergarten. Preference will be given to those applicants Mathematics Applications are invited for this position effective Sept. 1, following duties: 1979. Industrial education and core subject teacher for Nan At Nakusp Secondary Schoo! (enrols 300 students in having training in la Fablier and le Methode Dynamique. Grades 9 to 12, preferably with experience and training in Streeper Middle School in Fort Nelson. This school enrols —direct the operation of the District Educational Itesour- This is a half-time position beginning in September 1979. both senior matli. and physics. Please state extracurricular Major responsibilities: grades 8 to 12 and has a teaching staff of 20): ces Centre, including the areas of budgeting, requisitioning, grades 7 and 8. It is expected that a new school will be built 1) French, grades 8 to 12, L.FJ. program Please submit curriculum vitae and statement of activities you would be prepared to sponsor. 1. Provide supervisory support, including in-service, pro• in 1980. distribution, inventory, etc. gram evaluation, and guidance re instructional materials to 2) Commerce clerical specialty, giades 9 to 12 —maintain records of resources materials and equipment philo.sophy to E. M. Carlin, District Superintendent of Band/Music Library and secondary teacher for Fort Nelson 3) Girls' Physical Education and Guidance, gradesS to 12 Schools, School District No. 45, 1075 - 21st Street, West programs in the areas of Mental Retardation, E.S.L., Reme• —develop resource programs for schools Grades 6 to 12, preferably with experience and approp• dial/Learning Assistance, Indian Education, Vocational Secondary School (grades 9 to 12). This position is with some English preferred —establish Resource Centre advisory committees Vancouver. B.C. V7V 4A9. substantially a library position. The school is modern and 4) English 8 to 12 with Drama preferred riate training in the levels indicated. Applicant will be and Alternate Secondary Education, Speech Therapy, Hear• —promote activities relating to both Outdoor Education expected to assume some classes in other subject field, pref• ing Impairment, Elementary CounseUing, etc., involving 41 fully accredited. 5) Special Education — approximately half time learn• and Movement Education School District No. 48 (Howe Sound) ing assistant, half time special education erably socials, language arts or mathematics, grades 6 to 8. staff and 20 district schools. Industrial education — metals, power mechanics and —provide preventative maintenance to audio-visual and Industrial Education — Auto Mechanics Apply in writing indicating position sought, enclosing 2. Preparation of reports to the Board of School Trustees automechanics. A modern and very well-equipped shop is 6) Reading Specialist — reading lab using psychotech- other equipment niques available by September. Effective Sept. 1,1979. For Howe Sound Secondary School resume and references, to R. W. Huestis, District Superin• on budgeting, staffing, Special Approvals submissions. provided at Fort Nelson Secondary School. —assist in in-service programs tendent of Schools, School District No. 66, box 10, Lake Cow• At Lucerne Elementary-Secondary School in New Denver in Squamish. Enrols approximately 680 students in grades 8 3. Interagency liaison and committee work related to Industrial education — drafting, woodwork and —act as liaison with other Resources Centres and ichan, B.C. V0R2GO. child welfare. (enrols about 90 students in grades 8 to 12): agencies to 12 and has a teaching staff of 36. construction. A modern and well-equipped shop is provided English teacher, grades 8 to 12, with Drama preferred. Applications with supporting documents may be submit• 4. Consultation with teachers, principals, and parents at Fort Nelson Secondary School. —hold a B.C. teaching certificate and be familiar with all ted to J. P. Hughes, Principal, Howe Sound Secondary School District No. 70 (Alberni) over student emotional/behavioral, developmental, or There may be some possibility of teaching the upper inter• levels of the educational system. The above positions are all located in the village of Fort mediates through trade-offs with elementary teachers. School, Box 99, Squamish, B.C. V0N3G0. Interviews by Principalship — Elementary School learning problems. Direct case involvement for counselling Nelson, the centre of major industrial and commercial Interested persons should apply in writing specifying appointment only; telephone 892-5261. or testing/assessments. District Resource Centre/Elementary position sought and include a detailed resume and referen• Applications are invited for the position of principal- development at Mile 300 on the Alaska Highway. The School Librarian ces to District Superintendent of Schools, School District Speech Pathologist /teacher for Bamfield Elementary School. Qualifications: district is positive and supportive. This is a new position that requires a teacher with librar• No. 26, Box 1314, Clearwater, B.C. VO^ INO. A speech pathologist is needed for Sept. 1, 1979. This position would suit a teaching couple — one position 1. Demonstrated leadership ability. A substantial wage and benefit package is offered. ian qualifications and preferably with classroom experi• Duties: being a principal/teacher combination and one half-time 2. Graduate course work in Counselling, Special Educa• Moving assistance is provided. ence. —to provide diagnostic assessments teaching position in this multi-grade situation with a staff tion, or Educational Psychology. Applications with full supporting documentation should School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) of 3.5, enrolment approximately 50 in the elementary be sent to Paul McMuldroch, Director of Instruction, School Applications with supporting documents should be sub- Special Counsellor -—to plan and administer programs for speech, language 3. Teaching experience in both regular class arid special- mitt«3 to T. (jood, District Superintendent of Schools, and/or hearing handicapped school children grades. /remedial programs is preferred. Some experience at both District No. 81 (Fort Nelson), Box 87, Fort Nelson, B.C. VOC IRO. Telephone 774-2591. School District No. 10, Box 340. Nakusp, B.C. VOG IRO. Effective Sept. 1, 1979. Duties — to provide counselling, —act as a resource person to teachers, parents, and other Applicants with administrative experience would be pre• secondary and elementary levels would be an asset. diagnostic and remedial services to the students in the Willi• relevant personnel ferred. A teacherage is available. 4. Some administrativie experience is desirable as would ams Lake area whose needs go beyond the resources availa• School District No. 12 (Grand Forks) Prefer individual with a B.A. degree in speech/language Applications should be mailed to J. L. Doyle, District be the ability to undertake in-depth psychological assess• School District No. 87 (Stikine) ble at the local school level. To serve as a resource person to pathology. Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 70 (Alberni), ments of students. Co-ordinator of French Program The Stikine School District invites applications from special classes and the learning assistance program. Applications with supporting documents should be sub• 4690 Roger Street. Port Alberni. B.C. V9Y3Z4. 5. Professional teaching certificate. A teacher competent in the French language and with Graduate training in Special Education or Educational Please forward applications with supporting documents experienced teachers for the following part-time and mitted to the District Superintendent of Schools, School Dis• fulltime positions: instructional leadership ability is required to co-ordinate the Psychology and related experience is desirable. trict No. 48, Box 250. Squamish. B.C. VON 3G0. School District No. 72 (Campbell River) to arrive by May 28,1979 to F. M. Hamilton. District Super• French programs in this district which are offered in grades Salary will be in accordance with the district scale plus an intendent, School District No. 88, Box 460, Terrace, B.C. Learning assistance (half-time) Atlin Elementary 2 to 12. Classroom teaching responsibilities at the elemen• French Immersion Grade 1 Junior Secondary School. administrative allowance. . School District No. 50 (Queen Charlotte) V8G4B5. tary grades will also be required. Teacher eligible for B.(IJ. certification who is fluent in the Learning asslBtance (half-time) Dease-Lake Elemetv- Principalship — 100 Mile Junior Secondary School Secondary Principalship French language and has primary teaching experience. Address applications with supporting documents to W. W. Applications are invited for the principalship of 100 Mile School District No. 19 (Revelstoke) tary-Junior Secondary School. Baldry, District Superintendent of Schools, School District Applications are invited for the principalship of G. M. Pupils have already had one year of French immersion in Junior Secondary School, duties to commence Sept. 1,1979. kindergarten. Vice-Principal — Revelstoke Secondary School Learning assistance, (half-time) Telegraph Creek No. 12, Box 640, Grand Forks, B.C. VOH IHO. This school enrols approximately 550 students in grades 8 to Dawson Secondary School at Masset, B.C. This school has Elemen tary-Junior Secondary School. an enrolment of270 pupils, grades 8 to 12, and teaching staff Applications should be forwarded to David E. A. Eldred, The school enrols 820 students in grades 8 to 12 and has a 10 and has a teaching staff of 40. Librarian/district resource centre co-ordinator School District No. 15 (PeiUicton) of 21. The position carries an administrative allowance of District Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 72 professional staff of 49. The successful applicant vrill be an experienced and $9,753.81v ~ (Campbell River), 425 Pinecrest Road, Campbell River, B.C. (full time) Cassiar Elementary-Secondary School. IiTdustriarEducation Woodwork and Construction enthusiastic educator with a demonstrated record of success V9W3N9. Preferred qualifications: Applicants for this position should have teaching and Applications are invited from suitably qualified teachers as an educational leader. Specific qualifications for this Preference will be given to candidates . 1) with post-graduate work in educational administra• —graduate degree in curriculum and instruction; library experience. The Stikine District Resource Centre is position include: located in Cassiar School; it serves the rural schools of for a position as senior woodwork teacher including Con• tion School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) —administrative experience at the secondary level; struction 11 and Construction 12B. The successful candi• —a professional certificate —background in curriculum development. Dease Lake, Telegraph Creek, Good Hope Lake, Lower Post 2) who show evidence of successful teaching and admi• Applications are invited for the follovring positions, effec• and Atlin. date will be required to take up duties in September, 1979. —administrative and teaching experience nistrative experience Mail applications and supporting documents to O. W. —demonstrated leadership abilities tive Sept. 1, 1979. Teacher ^ Learning Disabled Cl^ss 3) who are^esourceful, energetic and enthusiastic Taylor, District Superintendent of Schools, P.O. Bag 5800, Intermediate teacher (full time) Telegraph Creek Candidates are required to support their applications with Secondary School Counsellor Revelstoke, B.C. VOE 2S0, to arrive no later than Friday, Elementary-Secondary School This is a split 5/6/7 A small class (6-10) of elementary pupils diagnosed as a resume of their professional experience, copies of recent Applications should be submitted to the following no later than May 25, 1979 - N. Keis. District Superintendent of For North Island Secondary School in Port McNeill. The June 8, 1979. assignment. leaming disabled. The teacher will be expected to provide reports and similar recommendations and a brief statement school enrols 425 students in grades 8 to 12 and has a teach• intensive individualized instruction in math and reading of their personal philosophy of the role of principal in a jun• Schools, School District No. 50, Box 69, Queen Charlotte Primary/intermediate teacher (full time) Telegraph City, B.C. VOT ISO. ing staff of 26. Creek Elementary-Junior Secondary School. This is a split with the aim of returning the pupils to regular classes as ior secondary school. School District No. 32 (Hope) Applicants must have 3/4 assignment. soon as possible. Preference given to experienced teachers of Applications will be received by the undersigned until 5:00 Teacher/librarian leaming disabled. p.m. Monday, May 28. 1979. School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) —teaching experience at secondary level General junior-secondary teacher (full time) Please forward detailed applications with covering letter —ability to advise and assist in school programs and A teacher/librarian is needed for the C. E. Barry Middle Telegraph Creek Elementary-Junior Secondary School Ms. B. Naef, District Superintendent of Schools, School The following positions are available for September 1979 career education School. The assignment involves 50% library duties and 50% Junior secondary instruction is a new feature for this school. of application specifying the position sought to A. P. District No. 27, 350 Second Avenue North, Williams Lake, in Port Simpson Community School. Port Simpson is an iso• McKay, District Superintendent of Schools, School District —ability to advise and confer with teachers, parents and teaching English. This modern school in the town of Hope Program materials have been developed. B.C. V2G1Z9. lated community situated on an indian reserve about 20 children vrith problems. enrols approximately 200 grade 7 and 8 studenis and has a No. 15,274 Eckhardt Avenue East, Penticton. B.C. V2A 3 Z4. miles north of Prince Rupert. Because of the limited number staff of 13. The Stikine School District is B.C.'s most northern school Principalship — Alert Bay School district. It offers challenging professional opportunities for School District No. 28 (Quesnel) — of teacherages available these positions must be filled by Written applications should be sent immediately vvith School District No. 18 (Golden) good and outstanding educators. A new school with library, Speech Pathologist teacher couples. Applicants must have supporting documentation io Charles Hopper, District Teacher of Hearing-Impaired —Grade 1 —a B.C. professional certificate gym, industrial education, home economics arid other Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 32, Box 700, specialized facilities is being built at Telegraph Creek; Applications are invited for the position of itinerant --Grade 7 —previous administrative experience Hope, B.C. VOX ILO. Itinerant teacher for hearing-impaired is required. speech teacher to provide direct and indicect services in occupancy will be in 1980. Responsibilities include individual language and speech —Science 8 to 10 plus other subjects —teaching experience at elementary and secondary order that speech-impaired children are appropriately —Social Studies 8 to 10 plus other subjects levels. The Stikine offers high vvages, moving allowance, tutoring, program development, parent and teacher counsel• served. Married couples interested in these positions should apply Applicants must School District No, 36 (Surrey) subsidized, furnished housing, two trips per teacher and ling for hearing-impaired children attending regular classes Qualifications: family to Vancouver per year, and other benefits. in writing to J. M. Lowe, District Superintendent of Schools, —be interested in living and working in a small, relatively Special education at primary to high school level. Children are located in one 1) a valid B.C. teaching certificate; Applications with full supporting documentation should centralized school so travel is minimized. Position also School District No. 52, Box 517, Prince Rupert, B.C. isolated community 2) degree in Speech Pathology/Therapy or equivalent. V8J3R6. An advanced Blissymbolics teacher is needed for multiply be sent fo Paul McMuldroch, Director of Instruction, School involves work wjth children experiencing language and —be able to work closely with community resource handicapped class at Simon Cunningham School District No. 87 (Stikine), Box 87, Fort Nelson, B.C. VOC IRO. reading handicaps. Offered on a 3/5 time basis. Please forward application with resume and references to committees District Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 28 commencing September, 1979. Telephone 774-2591. Please address all correspondence to Ms. K. S. Granger, (Quesnel), 450 Bowron Avenue, Quesnel, B.C. V2J2H5 not School District No. 54 (Smithers) District Superintendent of Schools. School District No. 18, later than May 31, 1979. Speech Therapist Box 1110. Golden, B.C. VOA IHO, A speech therapist is needed for September 1979. Submit Applications are invited for the following secondary school vacancies: School District No. 30 (South Cariboo) resume with covering letter of application to the under• signed. From page 1 Industrial Education (automotive) Principalship — Kumsheen Secondary School (PC) came third in a field of member riding of Vancouver to local school board chairman District Special Counsellor Another teacher, Garry Wat• five in Burnaby North, ahead board chaii ii?an, was unable to This position requires an enthusiastic and motivated Kumsheen Secondary School is located in Lytton, has a South, and Ray Ward of Mer• and Socred candidate Bill Special education requires a district special counsellor for kins, came close to knocking put a dem in Graham Lea's teacher to establish a newly expanded automotive shop. The teaching staff of 12, and enrols 165 students in grades 8 to of Betty Griffin (Communist); ritt was third in the Yale- Strachan in Prince George Sept. 1, 1979. off Bill Vander Zalm in Surrey. popularity in Prince Rupert. teaching assignment may involve Power Mechanics 9, 12. Some administrative experience desirable. Roy Paul (PC) finished third in lillooet contest. South, were the other teachers senior automotive, some junior secondary I.E. courses, and Submit applications with supporting documents by May The district special counsellor will be expected to provide Ruth Parker (PC) came a Kootenay, as did Peter John• counselling and.diagnostic services for special needs stu• Byron Kemp (Cariboo), running unsuccessfully for the ^ And Brian Westwood (PC), trades mathematics. 25, 1979 to H. C. Robb, District Superintendent of Schools, distant third in the Burnaby son (PC) in North Island; School District No. 30, P. O. Drawer 250, Ashcroft, B.C. dents and provide assistance to classroom and learnirig David Menzies -(Chilliwack), NDP. chairman of the Langley Counselling (with a second teaching specialty) VOK 1 AO. assistance teachers in determination of appropriate pro• Edmonds riding won by Rose• David Kilbey (PC) was sixth of Harold Steves (Richmond), school board, was unsuccessful grams to meet needs. mary Brown; Sheryl England ten candidates in the two- Delbert Doll (SO lost to San• This position requires the individual to teach in another and Joan MacLatchy, who lost ford in Comox, and Liberal in Surrey, but is credited with area as well as offer counselling services. It is desirable that A background in career education would also be desirable. contributing to the NDP vic- the candidate have training in counselling and be able to School District No. 31 (Merritt) Applications with appropriate documentation should be leader Jev Tothill was badly beaten in North Vancouver- . tory in the second seat there by assume a leadeship role iri establishing an effective Applications are invited for the following secondary sent to A. V. MacMillen. District Superintendent of Schools, drawing enough votes away counselling program. school positions starting in September 1979: School District No. 54, Box 2890, Smithers, B.C. V0J2N0. Seymour. from Vander Zalm's runnhig Commerce — typing and other subjects From page 1 enrolment, would get the suffer dramatically. Langley, Home Economics (temporary appointment) French In other races of particular mate Dalton Jones. School District No. 60 (Peace River North) that figure. Church's analysis equivalent of $15.74 per student with the fasterst growth in the interest to teachers, Van• A Home Economics teacher with an itnerest in the foods Music — band, choral and guitar maintains. Girls' Physical Education Applications are being sought from persons eligible for next year. Kettle Valley, which province, would get just $14.49 couver school trustee Peter The names of candidates area is required for the 1979-80 school year. Both junior And because credit alloca• Home Economics and senior Home Economics courses are a B.C. certification and who have Canadian citizenship or also has declining enrolment, per student. Westlake (PC) lost in Vancou• Ward, Kemp and Passarell Applications, with covering letter of application specify• landed immigrant status for the following positions: tions are based on the enrol• would get the equivalent of part of the teaching assignment. There is also an ing position sought, accompanied by copies of supporting Local associations are being ver South; former Vancouver were inadvertently left off lists opportunity for the teaching of a Child Care course. It is documents, should be addressed to D. E. McFee, District 1. Learning Assistant for a large city elementary school ment of the previous year, the $17.51 per student next year, asked to report instances trustee Helen Boyce (SO was of teacher-candidates which desirable that the candidate be able to maintain the high (a one year temporary appointment). Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 31, Box 2280, formula favors schools with according to Church. where schools or districts have beaten by a 2:1 margin in Van• appeared in the May 3 News• level of student interest already established. Merritt. B.C. VOK 2B0. 2. Leaming Assistant for a rural elementary-junior secondary school. Teacherage and benefits provided. decreasing enrolment. Van• Districts with rapidly in• to do without texts because of couver East, and Hugh Robins, letter and the Education Elec• couver, because of its declining. creasing enrolment would the plan's inadequacies. former Prince Rupert school tion bulletin number two. 1979 -^7^ r , 1

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From page 1 to the bathroom without assistance, moved it over to wiiere she could find it and just to get around a bit on their iBrself. That's the kind of attitude I own. "There are some things some of • mean." tbem can do now, little tilings that I The two grou|^ don't mix all that notice," she says. "I don't think other much on the playground but the regu• people would notice them." Even these lar students show concern for their Mds are better off here: "Some could handicapped schoolmates without possibly be taught just as well at Wood• condescending to them; are helpful lands, but it's good for them to come without being protective and hovering. out." A couple of them sense the differ• They don't demonstrate any of the ence and appreciate it, she says. cruelty toward the "weird" kids that The school has eight teachers for the you might expect to see. regular classes (17 handicapped Idds "I have yet to handle my first case of are either completely or substantially taunting or teasing, although I won't mtegrated in regular classes) and 29 pretend it doesn't ever go on," prin• special teachers, many of whom are cipal Robinson says. He has, however, prcKiucts of the University of B.C.'s had to handle a number of cases of un• one-year program for training teachers provoked aggression by some of the of handicapped children. In addition, mentally retarded children. there are 12 teacher helpers ~ they just Only about 40 of the handicapped kids won a battle for three more next year can expect to eventually \^ integrated — plus part-time counsellors, thera• in classes of completely healthy kids. pists, and remedial reading teachers. The other 150 handicapped children at Special teacher Sherry Laing praised the school are mentally as well as the UBC course, especially the long physically handicapped and have little practicum, suggesting that the course chance of being integrated. But for could even be a few months longer. eithier group a Simon Cunningham-type Dorothy Townsend learned the job the environment is beneficial. Especially hard way: by working with handi• for children in the furst group, Simon capped kids in the classroom, without Cunnuigham offers an alternative to specialized training beforehand. She tlie ghetto of similarly handicapped now wishes she had had it, and is glad kids to which they were until recently it's available to others. condemned. It's an intense, draining job, and "I like it better here," Lovette Townsend, who prides herself in her Christianson, 12, declares en• ability to take her mind off work when thusiastically. Blind since birth, she's finished her day, has had enough. Lovette attended Jericho Hill School m She's going back to a regular class• Vancouver until this year, and was room next year. "I'm running out of glad of the chance to come to Simon ideas. After three years it gets to be a Cunningham. "There's people closer to little difficult doing the same thing." me. It's not such a long ride from The regular population of the school has grown rapidly as the neighborhood grows, but the school's handicapped population has grown even faster as the school's reputation has spread; about 35 of the school's 190 handicapped kids come from outside Surrey school dis- h*ict. The handicapped kids now make up half the school enrolment. The parents of one Simon Cunning• ham pupU want their spina-bifida- afflicted daughter to attend a regular school near their White Rock home but they're worried about the reaction of the normal kids there. As a result, the parents now would rather send their daughter to Simon Cunningham, where she's fully integrated into a class of regular kids who can handle the pres• ence of a handicapped classmate. The kids require medication and policy of accepting almost all handi• Robinson's dream of more Simon frequently first aid for problems a capped children in its school means the Cunninghan-type schools, with smaller teacher not trained in medicine would IMCC has little application for Simon handicapped populations, isn't likely to not be able to diagnose. Robinson (Dunningham. come true soon. Simon Cumiingham's hasn't been able to convince local proximity to the Variety Gub treat-. health unit officials of the need for a "I think the local board is being ment centre next door makes it an ideal full-time, permanent nurse. The health taken advantage of by the ministries," school for handicapped kids who need ministry has recently bowed to his de• Robinson states bluntly. "I just wrote it therapy. And during the next few years mand for a full-time nurse, but only on (the IMCC) off in terms of being any the degree of severity of the handicaps a 40-day interim basis. During those 40 use to-me, first of all because they is expected to increase, in turn in• days the nurse is supposed to collect didn't have any money, and second, for creasing the dependence upon the medical, files for each handicapped the needs of this school, I'm not in• Variety centre. child and instil some first aid knowl• terested because they are not designed edge in the teachers and staff; after to handle 200 kids (they are designed to Robinson has an answer to that one, consider individual cases). If these too, but like his other answers, it isn't that, the nurse will revert to a part- KEN ROBINSON time basis. Robinson is happy with his several ministries would co-operate cheap. The dependence upon the there wouldn't be a need for any in• ... Cunningham's principal Variety cenfre can be reduced by hir• partial victory; the nurse will very quickly come around to his view that ter-ministerial children's commit• home. It's fun here." She is the only ing more therapists to work with the tees." Mds in the schools. "There's a lot of the job is a permanent one, he says. blind student in a regular class of Dr. Gerald Bonham, senior associate Grade 5 and 6 students. time wasted bussing kids back and The long-term concern is the forth from the centre (a distance of deputy health minister, says the minis• '*The ratio of handicapped to regular financing of the school. Most school tries are in fact working toward a cost- students should be reduced," Robinson maybe 200 yards); the poor little rascal costs — including wheelchairs and is gone an hour and a half to get 20 sharing arrangement for education of states. "There are too many handi• other special equipment for handi• handicapped Idds; he says a proposal capped kids here to allow for maxi- minutes of therapy. But 70 per cent of capped students — ,are paid from the kids could have therapy right in the should be off the drawing board by the mimi integration." If you decentralized education funds. "When it conies to falL the special education system in the dis• comer of the_classroom, on the floor, if special equipment for handicapped trict and dispersed the handicapped the therapist was there." Idds, that should be the responsibility Robinson, who in his year and a half population, "the regular population of another ministry," says Robinson. at the school has agitated hard for im• Lack of in-school therapists isn't the provements, won't see the fruits of his would have more contact with handi• school's most serious problem. "No kid capped people and thus grow up to have The ministries of education, health labors first-hand: he's being trans• is going to die without the therapists," and human resources have established ferred to the principalship of another a better attitude toward the handi• says Robinson. It hasn't happened yet, capped." Inter-Ministry Children's Committees, school in the district this year. He's but he has nightmares of a child dying which consider cases involving child• satisfied with the progress he's made, Dorothy Townsend's class of five because of lack of medical care at the ren whose care is not clearly the but warns of the consequences of ignor• severely retarded boys is probably the school, which currently sees a nurse responsibilify of any one ministry; ing his other recommendations. "It'll most profoundly handicapped group in only half a day a week, the same time these committees seek a solution using be not much more than a glorified tlie school. She has been trying for allotted to a school the same size with whatever resources the ministries babysitting service, and an expensive three yeai^ to teach them to eat and go healthy kids. have available. But the Surrey board's one, too." S —MAY 24, 1979