Faculty Events
Faculty Professional Development
For our Faculty
Our beloved faculty members are hard at work developing their skills and classroom unit planning. These events are for Faculty only. For more up-to-date information, please visit SharePoint.
Upcoming events for our Educators.
Education Committee Leadership Conference
We are honored that Archbishop Smith, will celebrate Mass and deliver the keynote address at this year’s gathering.
We invite all Executive Committee (EC) members to join us for an opportunity to network, exchange insights, and engage in collaborative learning.
The program features guest speakers who will provide expert guidance and current best practices regarding the roles of Chairperson, Secretary, Facilities and Maintenance, and Hiring.
Cornerstone #1 Inclusive Education Categories
This session outlines expectations of the current funding model, inclusive education categories, file organization and allocation of spending. This is an essential session for those staff teams responsible for the process of identifying students with disabilities or diverse abilities. The afternoon will be spent sharing the expectations around replacement curriculum.
CSL K-12 Reporting Policy Puzzle Piece
About this event
To review key K-12 policy guidelines, practical reporting tips, and documentation criteria, with a specific focus on optimizing the portfolio process by ensuring all entries are accompanied by an assessment rubric, chart, or student self-assessment.
Introduction to the IEP Help Centre (Virtual)
This session is meant to provide an orientation to the CISVA Learning Support Help Centre website, review the learning support teacher “Year at a Glance” and review what supports are available for our learning support teachers. There will be an opportunity for Q & A.
Faith Development Day
Growing in Faith and Mission
The annual Faith Development Day is a day to reconnect as a whole CISVA family, and grow in our understanding of the Gospel and God’s call to build the Kingdom, in our area of education.
Jumpstart to Teaching 2026
Welcome Back, Welcome to the CISVA: Jumpstart to Teaching 2026
Monday, August 31, 2026, marks both a welcome back for CISVA principals and a welcome to the CISVA for new teachers and teachers who are joining our schools for the first time. The day provides an opportunity for school leaders and new teachers to begin the school year together in prayer, fellowship, and professional learning.
High School Faith Team Meet #3
High School Faith Team Meeting #1 will take place on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm.
PATH Training
PATH is a hope-filled approach to assist students with diverse abilities navigate the next steps after their K-12 schooling is complete. It addresses the holistic needs of a student taking into consideration the many interrelated areas of his/her life in the school, community and at home.
Theme Development Day
On this special day, CISVA educators will come together to be introduced to the faith theme for the 2026–2027 school year. Rooted in Scripture and Catholic teaching, the new theme will be unpacked through prayer, reflection, and dialogue.
High School Learning Support Teachers’ PLC #6
High school learning support teachers will continue working toward a common vision of relevant learning for CISVA students with diverse needs. This group regularly meets with the goal of fostering systematic and effective strategies, resources and methods of supports to meet the needs of diverse learners.
File Retention + Transfer Workshop
This workshop will highlight applicable ministry and CISVA policy, ministerial orders and FISA best practice guidelines for file management, retention and transfer. This session will review ministry direction and provide practical ideas for local decision making.
Elementary Faith Development Facilitators (EFDF) Meeting #3
EFDFs meet three times a year to gather information, network with colleagues from other CISVA elementary schools and share experiences and resources that will help support staff members’ faith development needs and assist in the realization of the faith-based goals from the School Growth Plan.
Called to Serve
This retreat is designed to support and enhance the service of those involved with leadership within a school. It will support participants in identifying the qualities of a servant leader by recounting important moments in Jesus’ ministry.
High School Learning Support Teachers’ PLC #5
High school learning support teachers will continue working toward a common vision of relevant learning for CISVA students with diverse needs. This group regularly meets with the goal of fostering systematic and effective strategies, resources and methods of supports to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Foundations of the Catholic Faith (Section II) - Spring
The overarching structure of Foundations of the Catholic Faith is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and is designed to provide teachers with some basic knowledge and tools to become a more effective Catholic educator in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Section II outlines Moral Theology, Scripture, Social Teaching, Teacher as Catechist and, Teacher Resilience.
Cornerstone #3
This session will address the best practices in inclusive education, Ministry based policy, orders, and protocols, Competency Based IEPs, and assessment practices that support diverse learners. CISVA updates and news will also be a focus.
Foundations of the Catholic Faith (Section I) - Spring
Foundations of the Catholic Faith (Section I) - Spring
The overarching structure of Foundations of the Catholic Faith is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and is designed to provide teachers with some basic knowledge and tools to become a more effective Catholic educator in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Section I surveys the Creeds and the Sacraments of the Catholic Church. This section of the course will commence at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, and will conclude at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026
This is to be completed by newly hired teachers and all CISVA Teachers.
This course is a contractual obligation to complete.
Foundations of the Catholic Faith (Section III)
Called to be Teacher, is section 3 of the Foundations of the Catholic Faith Course. It is designed to offer a peaceful environment for reflection and prayer. Participants will engage in a series of presentations focused on the themes of vocation, prayer, and commitment. There will be opportunities to listen, reflect, share, and socialize, as well as to participate in the Sacraments. This retreat fulfills part of the Foundations of the Faith requirements.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) Day 2
This training focuses on problem solving and decision making when managing a student who presents risk behaviours. It prepares staff to prevent and de-escalate medium to high-risk behaviour, and it includes practical skill development to address a broader range of behaviours and emotions.
High School Learning Support Teachers’ PLC #4
High school learning support teachers will continue working toward a common vision of relevant learning for CISVA students with diverse needs. This group regularly meets with the goal of fostering systematic and effective strategies, resources and methods of supports to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Catholic Educators' Conference
Catholic Educators’ Conference
Mark your calendars for February 12 and 13, 2026, as the CISVA Catholic Educators’ Conference (CEC) returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre for two inspiring days under the powerful theme of “Proclaiming Our Faith.”
This conference is open to office administrators, educational assistants, K-12 principals, and teachers, this annual gathering offers Catholic educators a unique opportunity for spiritual and professional growth, the development of Christian community, and leadership in nurturing a dynamic, evangelistic school system.
Experience uplifting Mass celebrations, and engaging keynote presentations and breakout sessions exploring timely topics such as AI and Catholic Education, plus a vibrant vendor hall showcasing resources to enrich your ministry and classroom.
Join fellow educators in renewing your faith, sharpening your skills, and strengthening the call to proclaim Catholic education boldly and joyfully. Don’t miss this chance to connect, reflect, and grow at the heart of faith and education!
High School Faith Team Meet #2
High School Faith Team Meeting #1 will take place on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) Day 1
This training focuses on problem solving and decision making when managing a student who presents risk behaviours. It prepares staff to prevent and de-escalate medium to high-risk behaviour, and it includes practical skill development to address a broader range of behaviours and emotions.
Elementary Faith Development Facilitators (EFDF) Meeting #2
EFDFs meet three times a year to gather information, network with colleagues from other CISVA elementary schools and share experiences and resources that will help support staff members’ faith development needs and assist in the realization of the faith-based goals from the School Growth Plan.
High School Learning Support Teachers’ PLC #3
High school learning support teachers will continue working toward a common vision of relevant learning for CISVA students with diverse needs. This group regularly meets with the goal of fostering systematic and effective strategies, resources and methods of supports to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Cornerstone #2
This session will address the best practices in inclusive education, Ministry based policy, orders, and protocols, Competency Based IEPs, and assessment practices that support diverse learners. CISVA updates and news will also be a focus.
Elementary Assessment Advocates' Work Bee
This Pro-D session invites the Elementary Assessment Advocates to take the next purposeful step in rubric development—moving from classroom-generated and AI-enhanced success criteria to proficiency language that reflects province-wide calibration as articulated in the BC K–12 Literacy and Numeracy Learning Pathways.