FIT 2026 Program by BC Teachers' Federation

Ro Facilitators’ Institute Training August 22–24, 2026 University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC

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Contents Welcome––Carole Gordon, President Welcome––Henry Lee, Assistant Director, Professional and Social Issues Division 2026–27 Leadership Priorities/Priorités pour 2026–27 Commitment to Solidarity Déclaration d’engagement pour la solidarité BCTF Code of Ethics Code de déontologie de la FECB Statement of Principles on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Organizational framework of the BCTF

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BCTF Workshops Workshop program coordinators/Contributing BCTF staff Purpose of BCTF workshops Workshop program contacts Ateliers (PSI ou SURT) du Bureau des dossiers professionnels et sociaux disponibles en français Health and Safety program Professional and Social Issues (PSI) program School Union Representative Training (SURT) program Copyright guidelines for material used in BCTF workshops and presentations BCTF acronyms

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Venue information Getting to, and around, UBC campus UBC driving, parking, road closures, and construction UBC FIT venue site map UBC Walter Gage Residences map UBC Orchard Commons Residences map UBC campus map UBC campus eateries, and cafés

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FIT information Information to help you fill out your expense voucher at FIT FIT program overview FIT discrete training schedule FIT refreshments Notes UBC emergency information

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President’s Message Dear colleagues, Welcome to the 2026 Facilitators’ Institute Training (FIT)! And an extra-special thank you for giving up precious vacation days to be here. No one appreciates summer quite like a teacher, and your presence is a testament to your commitment to supporting your colleagues, strengthening your union, and advocating for public education. It’s been a busy year for BC teachers. After nearly a year of collective bargaining, we came inches from calling a strike vote. But our members stepped up in remarkable ways and turned the tide. You wore red. You wrote letters to government. You held walk-ins and demonstrations. You spoke to friends and family about the importance of improving classroom conditions. Together, we showed what is possible when teachers act collectively. That solidarity helped secure a new collective agreement with meaningful gains for members and important investments that will improve support for students in the years ahead. But our work is never finished. This fall, British Columbians will elect school board trustees who make decisions about school policies, programs, services, and where to spend limited funds. It’s not an easy job, and we need trustees with the courage to stand up for safe and inclusive schools for all students and staff. So please vote, tell your friends and family to vote, and take some time to learn about the candidates in your district. Because the work of school trustees isn’t abstract—it affects life every day for our colleagues and students. That same spirit of engagement and leadership is what brings us together this week. The purpose of FIT is not simply to learn new content. It is to build the Federation’s capacity to support members across the province. The workshops you facilitate in the months and years ahead will help colleagues strengthen their professional practice, deepen their understanding of union issues, and build the relationships that sustain our collective work. Just as importantly, I hope this week provides an opportunity for you to build lasting connections with colleagues from across BC. The networks you create here can become valuable sources of support, inspiration, and collaboration long after the institute ends. Thank you for everything you do for your students, your colleagues, your local, and the Federation. I wish you an engaging, rewarding, and enjoyable week at FIT, and all the very best for the coming school year.

Carole Gordon BCTF President

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Welcome to Facilitators' Institute Training 2026 I am pleased to welcome you to the 2026 Facilitators’ Institute Training. Your involvement as a BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) workshop facilitator is of immense value to Federation members. Your willingness to present workshops, participate in training sessions, and collaborate with colleagues is instrumental in sustaining the BCTF workshops program as engaging, relevant, and vibrant. The FIT is an annual three-day training program dedicated to BCTF workshop facilitators. Through our workshop initiatives, we promote ongoing teacher-learning opportunities. The sessions are facilitated by experienced classroom teachers who have received BCTF training. The workshops offered at FIT fall under the BCTF workshop programs. There are two categories of workshops available. The first category includes Professional and Social Issues (PSI) workshops. These are available to school staff, districts, locals, parent groups, conferences, and Professional Development (PD) days. Topics covered in PSI workshops may include Aboriginal Education, School and Classroom Issues, Social Justice, and TTOCs. Some of these PSI workshop topics are available in French. Additionally, we offer some workshops to both the Parent and PAC groups. The second type of workshop training at FIT is School Union Representative Training (SURT). This specific union-related training aims to provide basic knowledge to local union representatives, including school staff representatives, professional development chairs, social justice contacts, Aboriginal education contacts, TTOC contacts, and health and safety representatives. Some of these SURT workshop topics are available in French. BCTF workshops may be delivered through school workshops, onsite training, and district and agency partnerships. For additional details, please visit bctf.ca/topics/services-information/trainingand-education and select Request BCTF workshops. If you have any further questions about the BCTF workshops program, please feel free to contact me by email or phone. I wish you an enriching experience as you connect with and learn from your colleagues across the province during FIT. Thank you once again for your dedication to supporting the BCTF workshops program. Sincerely, Henry Lee Assistant Director, Leadership and Member Training Email: hlee@bctf.ca Phone: 604-871-1849 Toll-free: 1-800-663-9163, local 1849

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2026–27 Leadership Priorities Priorities for 2026–27 (as set by the 2026 Annual General Meeting) That the following be the 2026–27 leadership priorities: 1. Continuing to support decolonization both within and outside of our structures and advocate for Indigenous Peoples’ struggles for justice around the world. 2. Reclaiming professional dignity to reconnect to joy, purpose, and worker solidarity. 3. Asserting trust in teachers as experts in education. 4. Enhancing local and member political organizing capacity toward electing progressive school trustees and mobilizing on working conditions especially in preparation for bargaining. 5. Responding to immediate member needs related to excessive workload, violence in classrooms, and the influence of the far right. 6. Enhancing support and protection for members experiencing marginalization and applying a decolonizing and anti-oppression lens to practices and accountability processes.

Priorités pour 2026–27 (adoptées à l’Assemblée générale annuelle de 2026) Que les priorités de leadership pour 2026–27 soient les suivantes: 1. Continuer à soutenir la décolonisation à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur de nos structures et défendre les luttes des peuples autochtones pour la justice dans le monde entier. 2. Retrouver sa dignité professionnelle pour renouer avec la joie, le sens du travail et la solidarité entre travailleurs. 3. Affirmer la confiance envers le personnel enseignant en tant qu’experts en éducation. 4. Renforcer les capacités d’organisation politique des sections locales et des membres afin d’élire des conseillers scolaires progressistes et de mener des actions de mobilisation sur les conditions de travail, notamment en vue des négociations collectives. 5. Répondre aux besoins immédiats des membres 6. concernant la charge de travail excessive, la violence en classe et 7. l’influence de l’extrême droite. 8. Renforcer le soutien et la protection des membres victimes de marginalisation et adopter une approche décolonisatrice et anti-oppression dans les pratiques et les processus de responsabilisation.

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Commitment to Solidarity That the following Commitment to Solidarity guide the conduct of members participating in BCTF meetings: 1. We believe that union solidarity is based on the principle that all members are equal and deserve mutual respect. 2. We understand that an inclusive union is a stronger union and commit to embracing both unity and diversity. 3. We commit to ensuring that members of equity-seeking groups are welcomed, fully included, and treated equitably and respectfully at all Federation meetings and events. 4. We believe that all members have the right to feel safe and be treated with dignity at BCTF meetings. 5. We commit to conducting all Federation meetings in an environment free from harassment, discrimination, and intolerance. 6. We undertake to give our full attention to members, presenters, and invited guests who are addressing our meetings. 7. We value vigorous discussion, welcome active participation, and encourage members to share perspectives and debate positions because through such debate we develop strong policies and practices. 8. We appreciate that our union has a long and spirited tradition standing up for firmly held views, and that we do this internally with each other and externally as a collective. 9. We respect our democratic processes and understand that, once our decisions are made, the collective position prevails.

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Déclaration d’engagement pour la solidarité Que la Déclaration d’engagement pour la solidarité suivante, guide la conduite des membres participant aux réunions de la FECB :

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Nous croyons que la solidarité syndicale est fondée sur le principe de l’égalité des membres et de leur droit au respect mutuel. Nous comprenons qu’un syndicat inclusif est un syndicat plus fort et nous nous engageons à accepter à la fois l’unité et la diversité. Nous nous engageons à nous assurer que les membres des groupes en quête d’équité se fassent accueillir, inclure et traiter de manière équitable et respectueuse lors de toutes les réunions et de tous les événements de la Fédération. Nous croyons que l’ensemble des membres a le droit de se sentir en sécurité et de se faire traiter avec dignité lors des réunions de la FECB. Nous nous engageons à mener toutes les réunions de la Fédération dans un environnement libre de toutes formes de harcèlement, de discrimination et d’intolérance. Nous nous engageons à accorder toute notre attention aux membres, aux personnes qui présentent et aux personnes invitées à nos réunions. Nous valorisons les discussions dynamiques et la participation active. Nous encourageons les membres à partager leurs perspectives et à débattre de leurs positions, car grâce à ces débats, nous élaborons des politiques et des pratiques solides. Nous apprécions que notre syndicat ait pour longue et solide tradition de défendre fermement ses opinions à l’interne ou à l’externe en tant qu’organisation. Nous respectons nos processus démocratiques et comprenons qu’une fois que nos décisions sont prises, la position collective l’emporte.

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Workshop Program Coordinators Michael-Don Borason mborason@bctf.ca 604-871-1891 Health and Safety (H&S) Program SURT H&S workshops Field Service Division

Daniel Shiu dshiu@bctf.ca 604-871-1821 SURT PD Rep workshops Teacher Inquiry Program (TIP) Professional and Social Issues Division

Karen Chong kchong@bctf.ca 604-871-1871 PSI Social Justice workshops Professional and Social Issues Division

Jennie Slack jslack@bctf.ca 604-871-1812 Adult Education PSI PSA workshops Professional and Social Issues Division

Heather Kelley hkelley@bctf.ca 604-871-1850 PSI Social Justice workshops Professional and Social Issues Division

Gail Stromquist gstromquist@bctf.ca 604-871-1854 PSI Aboriginal Education workshops Professional and Social Issues Division

Henry Lee hlee@bctf.ca 604-871-1849 Parent Presentations PSI School and Classroom Issues workshops PSI Teacher Teaching on Call workshops SURT Staff Rep workshops Professional and Social Issues Division

Suzanne Hall shall@bctf.ca 604-871-1838 Women in Leadership (WIL) Field Service Division

Sherry Payne spayne@bctf.ca 604-871-1803 Internal Mediation Judicial Council Peer Support Professional and Social Issues Division

Carmen Woo cwoo@bctf.ca 604-871-1809 PSI workshops in French SURT workshops in French New Teacher Support Professional and Social Issues Division

Graham Rainey grainey@bctf.ca 604-871-1845 Assessment and evaluation

Contributing BCTF staff Christine Stewart cstewart@bctf.ca 604-871-1800 Director Professional and Social Issues Division Facilitators’ Institute Training 2026

Purpose of workshops—An overview Each workshop developed by the BCTF has defined objectives that reflect its purpose. These should be respected when adjusting due to particular issues (time, audience, etc.). Please remember to keep a balance between process and content. Always provide time for participants to discuss and process the topic in relation to their own teaching context. For more information, please visit bctf.ca/services-guidance/training-and-education.

1. Health and Safety Training Workshop Program Health and safety workshops can either be requested as a SURT, or as a tripartite, when booked by the school district. If the district is booking the workshop, it will be booked as a tripartite and billed to the district. Full listings of titles and descriptions are available on the BCTF website.  

SURT Tripartite.

2. Professional and Social Issues Workshop Program These workshops are available for school staff, groups of teachers, districts, locals, parent groups, conferences/PD days, and PSA days. Full listings of titles and descriptions are available on the BCTF website.      

Aboriginal education School and classroom issues Social justice Teachers teaching on call Provincial Specialist Associations Parent/PAC presentations.

3. School Union Representative Training Workshop Program These workshops are intended for school union representatives and are financed by a BCTF grant which releases school union reps for up to four days. The BCTF website provides a full listing of titles and descriptions.       

Staff rep workshops PD rep workshops Social Justice rep workshops Health and Safety rep workshops Leadership team workshops Professional and Social Issues workshops––may also be accessed to supplement SURT training days Special requests−contact Henry Lee hlee@bctf.ca.

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4. Ateliers en français La FECB offre des ateliers PSI ou SURT en français et en anglais, animés par une équipe possédant une expertise reconnue et une formation spécialisée.

Workshop program contacts Henry Lee Workshops program co-ordinator

hlee@bctf.ca 604-871-1849, toll-free 1-800-663-9163, local 1849

Evie Lin PSI workshop bookings

elin@bctf.ca 604-871-1806, toll-free 1-800-663-9163, local 1806

Giannina (Nina) Lopez SURT and tripartite workshop bookings

glopez@bctf.ca 604-871-1810, toll-free 1-800-663-9163, local 1810

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Ateliers (PSI ou SURT) du Bureau des dossiers professionnels et sociaux disponibles en français Introduction La FECB a pour fière tradition de soutenir les membres et les syndicats locaux avec des ateliers et des formations. Ces ateliers sont animés en français et en anglais par l’équipe d’animation détenant une expertise et une formation spéciale. Les ateliers sont disponibles pour le personnel des écoles, les conseils scolaires, les syndicats locaux, les associations de parents, et lors de conférences/journées pédagogiques. Les demandes spéciales: Parfois les régions où les écoles et les syndicats locaux ont besoin d'un atelier ou d'une séance de travail qui ne figure pas dans notre liste actuelle d'ateliers. L’équipe d’animation de la FECB est souvent capable d'adapter et d’étendre ses services pour répondre à ces besoins. En outre, les syndicats locaux et/ou les écoles qui sont géographiquement adjacents peuvent souhaiter co-parrainer des ateliers de la FECB. Carmen Woo, la coordonnatrice des programmes et services en français, travaillera avec les syndicats locaux et les écoles dans l'organisation et la logistique d'ateliers co-parrainés. Les sessions répondant aux critères et orientations budgétaires des ateliers de la FECB seront entièrement financées par la FECB. Le partage des coûts avec les conseils scolaires et les organismes est également négociable. Si vous avez une idée, une circonstance spéciale, ou une demande particulière, merci de contacter Carmen Woo au 604-871-1809 ou 1-800-663-9163, poste 1809 ou cwoo@bctf.ca. Exemples de demande spéciale d'ateliers  Démonstrations en salle de classe;  Présentations aux conseils consultatifs de parents;  Introduction à la recherche-action locale ou à des groupes régionaux de recherche-action, l'examen de la pratique de l'enseignement et des questions pédagogiques;  Associés en justice sociale, en lien avec des coalitions communautaires pour parrainer des évènements locaux relatifs à des questions sociales. Critères de réservations d’un atelier délivré en français  Ils doivent être réservés au moins un mois à l’avance.  Le nombre minimum de participant·e·s est de 7.  Les ateliers sont d’une durée minimum de trois heures, mais la durée des ateliers peut varier. Nous demandons également à l’équipe en charge de l’organisation de respecter les durées établies lors de la réservation des ateliers.  L’équipe d’organisation en charge de la demande d’atelier est responsable de la salle, des fournitures et de l’accueil de l’équipe d’animation.  Il n'y a pas d'honoraires. La FECB se charge des dépenses de l’équipe d’animation.

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Health and Safety program The purpose of this program is:  to prevent worker illness and injury in the public education system.  to ensure that the BCTF has effective courses available for joint health and safety committee members who take educational leave under Section 135 of the Workers Compensation Act.  to provide health and safety training to joint health and safety committee members and school union representatives.

Cost of workshops for joint committee training:

As part of its commitment to provide cost-effective training, the BCTF will bill the school district a flat fee of $1,000 per day or $500 per half-day, to cover all the costs of our facilitators. The school district is responsible for any reasonable travel, meal, and room costs of participants. In addition, the school board is expected to pay for the photocopying of all workshop materials. Education leave for health and safety training Section 135 of the Workers Compensation Act states: (1) Each member of a joint committee is entitled to an annual educational leave totaling 8 hours, or a longer period if prescribed by regulation, for the purposes of attending occupational health and safety training courses conducted by or with the approval of the Board. (2) A member of the joint committee may designate another member as being entitled to take all or part of the member's educational leave. (3) The employer must provide the educational leave under this section without loss of pay or other benefits and must pay for, or reimburse the worker for, the costs of the training course and the reasonable costs of attending the course. The BCTF and WorkSafeBC have signed a Letter of Understanding that allows the Federation to produce and facilitate health and safety workshops which meet the educational leave requirements of Section 135 of the Act. In addition, all workshops are suitable for School Union Representative Training (SURT). What if the employer refuses to allow a member an educational leave to attend BCTF courses? Contact the BCTF Health and Safety Officer immediately at 604-871-1891 or 1-800-663-9163, local 1891. Emergency procedures In the event of an emergency (flight problems, illness, etc.), contact: PSID support staff, Nina Lopez, immediately at:  glopez@bctf.ca  604-871-1810; toll-free 1-800-663-9163, local 1810. If a problem occurs after business hours, use your judgement regarding booking accommodation, etc. To contact W.E. Travel, call 604-969-5585 or 1-800-663-4703. Requests may be emailed to any of the agents, and they will respond to the emails within 24 hours (excluding weekends): Carolyn Corda Jaime Janzen Maureen Gorospe Oralee Hawley

carolyn@weuniontravel.ca jaime@weuniontravel.ca maureen@weuniontravel.ca maureen@weuniontravel.ca

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Professional and Social Issues (PSI) program Introduction The BCTF has a proud history of supporting members and locals with workshops and training. Workshops are led by classroom teachers (facilitators) with special expertise and training. Workshops are available for school staff, districts, locals, parent groups, and conferences/PD days. Special requests: Sometimes schools, locals, or regions need a workshop or study session that is not covered by our current list of workshops. BCTF facilitators are often able to adapt and extend services to meet these needs. Further, locals and/or schools that are geographically adjacent may wish to co-sponsor a BCTF workshop together. Henry Lee, the workshop co-ordinator, will work with locals and schools in the organization and logistics of co-sponsored workshops. Sessions meeting BCTF workshop criteria and budget guidelines will be fully funded by the BCTF. Cost-sharing with school districts and agencies is also negotiable. If you have an idea, special circumstance, or request, please contact Henry Lee at 604-871-1849, or 1-800-663-9163, local 1849, or hlee@bctf.ca. Examples of special request workshops  classroom demonstrations  onsite school district and local training to build local capacity  presentations to parent advisory councils  introduction to regional teacher inquiry or action research groups, examining teaching practice, and curriculum questions  social justice associates, linking with community coalitions to sponsor regional/local social issues events. Booking criteria for workshops  booked through the Professional and Social Issues Division  facilitated by BCTF facilitators who are classroom teachers  require at least three weeks’ advance notice  for groups of 15 to 30 (special circumstances and small schools exempted)  for intact teacher groups, school staffs, etc. For in-person workshops, preference is given to workshops that are three to five hours in length. Some workshops cannot be presented in less than five hours. Workshops require no honorarium as the BCTF covers the costs for the facilitator. The organizing local or school is responsible for facilities and supplies. Criteria for PD days or conferences  no more than five BCTF-led workshops may be presented on a PD day  preregistration is preferred, with cancellation two weeks in advance if the workshop is undersubscribed.  minimum length of in-person workshops is two to three hours each (a few workshops are five hours in length).  virtual workshops are 90 minutes to three hours each.

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Booking process 1. The workshop organizer completes the request form on the BCTF website. 2. PSID Training Department (Giannina Lopez) contacts facilitators by email to see who is available, with a geographic match where possible. 3. Workshops are confirmed by email to the organizer and the facilitator. PSID emails the facilitator a copy of the confirmation, the workshop material participants’ handouts, a facilitator feedback form link, and an expense voucher link. 4. Responsibilities of facilitators: a. Confirm the workshop details with the organizer • date and location • start and end time, lunch, and break times • room location and set-up (theatre, classroom, boardroom) • equipment (computer, projector, flip chart, felt pens, masking tape, etc.) • number of participants, composition of group • what, if anything, participants should bring • consider asking the organizer the following questions: o how was the topic chosen? o who had input? o what was the process? o what focus would you like the workshop to have? o are there specific issues that you would like addressed? o who is the audience? o does the audience have any prior experience in this area? o what skills do they bring? o what kind of group is this in terms of interest, collegiality, etc.? o has any follow-up been contemplated? o any other relevant information? b. Leave of absence (LOA), if required Ask PSID support staff to prepare a LOA, with time for travel if necessary. Arrange for a teacher teaching on call. A copy of the LOA will be sent to you, your principal, and superintendent. c. Workshop materials Facilitators should be in contact with the organizer to ensure that there are sufficient copies of the participant handouts and feedback forms. If this is not possible, facilitators can either make the copies themselves, or contact the booking staff at the BCTF to do this. Photocopying and consumable supplies costs can be added on your expense voucher (not to exceed $60 without prior clearance from PSID staff. Receipts for these expenses are required). All BCTF workshop materials have received copyright approval. Do not use materials from external sources that have not been processed by the BCTF. (Please see “Copyright Guidelines” at the end of this document.)

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Prior to/after the workshop Prior to  Send a brief agenda and summary of requirements to the workshop organizer.  Check LOA arrangements and travel arrangements.  Two weeks prior to the workshop, confirm with organizer the minimum number of registrants (15). If fewer than 15 participants, contact the PSID support staff to determine whether or not to proceed. The day of  Arrive 30 minutes early and set up.  Check audio-visual requirements.  Introduce yourself as a BCTF facilitator and the workshop as a BCTF service paid for by members’ union dues.  After the workshop is over, distribute and collect participant feedback forms. After Review that the participant feedback forms have been completed, fill out a facilitator feedback form, and send these and your expense voucher to PSID support staff. 5. Emergency procedures In the event of an emergency (flight problems, illness, etc.), contact: PSID support staff Evie Lin immediately at:  elin@bctf.ca  604-871-1806, toll-free 1-800-663-9163, local 1806 If a problem occurs after business hours, use your judgement regarding booking accommodation, etc. To contact W.E. Travel call 1-800-663-4703. Requests may be emailed to any of the agents, and they will respond to the emails within 24 hours (excluding weekends): Carolyn Corda Jaime Janzen Maureen Gorospe Oralee Hawley

carolyn@weuniontravel.ca jaime@weuniontravel.ca maureen@weuniontravel.ca maureen@weuniontravel.ca

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School Union Representative Training (SURT) program Introduction Just as the President and the Executive Committee are the head of the union and the general membership is the heart, the school union representatives are the legs of the union. No policy, action plan, or communication vehicle will be brought to life in a school without the onsite skills, knowledge, and analytical capabilities of school union representatives. The Professional and Social Issues Division offers high-quality training programs to assist school union representatives in their ongoing work. The SURT Program co-ordinates the development, delivery, and evaluation of all SURT workshops for school staffs and teachers teaching on call, new teachers, professional development chairs, social justice representatives, health and safety representatives, staff committee chairpersons, and local executive committee members. Workshops for school staffs, other teacher groupings, and district professional days can be accessed through the BCTF Professional and Social Issues Workshop program which is different and separate from the SURT program. The School Union Representative Training program is largely financed by a BCTF grant, which releases school union representatives for up to four days of intensive and practical training. The SURT program is intended to develop the school union representative’s hands-on, experiential knowledge and understanding of Federation and local issues, and the skills needed to ensure local and Federation policies and procedures are actualized within schools and amongst the teachers who work there. The title School Union Representative Training Program reflects the fact that the training program covers the different union representatives. You may wish to copy the workshop selection pages for distribution to school union representatives and/or executive members. Planning school union representative training Initial considerations Careful planning is the key to a successful and enjoyable training day. What are the desired outcomes for the day? Through the local strategic planning process, the desired outcomes to meet both local and Federation needs are determined. For staff representatives, training needs are often determined through a feedback survey from a previous training, or a meeting of a staff representative assembly. PD representatives generally work through the local PD chairperson to determine their training needs. Other representatives, such as social justice, health and safety, and school staff committee chairpersons should work with their local association committees to determine their training needs. Who needs to receive the training? That is a local decision, addressing a specific need in the local. Examples include:  a specific group (school PD or SJ representatives, executive committee, etc.) wishing a planning session  members new in their role as teacher representatives (rookie staff representatives, rookie PD or SJ representatives, school staff committee chairpersons, etc.)  new teachers, including TTOCs  those who wish training on an issue of local concern (professional ethics, health and safety, social justice, etc.). Facilitators’ Institute Training 2026

Locally-developed training Occasionally, a local may wish to design and develop a training workshop not offered by the BCTF. It is possible for a local to use the SURT grant for that purpose, but it is essential that such training be planned with Henry Lee at hlee@bctf.ca before the workshop is given, if the local is to qualify for the BCTF grant. Further, geographically adjacent locals may wish to jointly sponsor SURT workshops. Henry Lee can assist locals with the organization and logistics of co-sponsored SURTs. Note: Policy 10.J.10 of the Members’ Guide to the BCTF requires that the local jointly plan leadership training with the Federation to qualify for the grant. Planning with the facilitator After booking through PSID, the local organizer will get:  a confirmation by email providing the name and contact information of the facilitator. The facilitator will contact the organizer to co-plan the training.  an organizer’s checklist to be completed and returned. Who can attend? Each local is entitled to a grant for up to four days of release time for each school staff representative, including the local TTOC contact (see 10.J.10, Members’ Guide to the BCTF bctf.ca/topics/services-information/members-guide-to-the-bctf. The release days are dedicated as follows: 1. two days of training for the school staff and teachers teaching on call representatives 2. one day of training for the school PD representatives 3. one day of school/local leadership training for school staff representatives, school PD representatives, staff committee chairpersons, school social justice representatives, school health and safety representatives, local executive committee members, or some combination of these. Grants for the fourth day of training may instead be used to release additional school staff and teachers teaching on call representatives for part 1 above. Further, locals may use up to one day of their four-day SURT allotment for the purpose of union training and collective agreement awareness for newly hired teachers. Who pays for what? The SURT program will pay for release time and travel for school union representatives according to the grants procedure; the SURT facilitator’s accommodation, per diems, travel, release time, and materials for the workshop. The local covers facility expenses, meals, and other expenses related to school union representatives’ attendance at the session. Follow up—Taking it back to the schools School union representatives should always be seen as members of a team of union activists who work together in each school on behalf of the members—to communicate with, advocate for, or organize and lead on union issues. Training is effective if school union representatives plan to work together as a team and take it back to the school. They put the training to practical use by sharing information/knowledge and implementing ideas with members. Discussing and planning how this is to be done is a component of every workshop. Locals can assist in the follow-up through progress reports at staff representative assemblies, newsletters to members, etc.

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Staff representative workshops Objectives—BCTF Procedure Statement 25.H.08—That the Staff Representative Training Program: 1. Provide staff representatives with the skills and knowledge to fulfill their role as communicator, advocate, and union leader in the school. 2. Ensure that staff representatives have a current knowledge and awareness of the collective agreement including specifically those processes that require school-level representation and/or advocacy. 3. Familiarize staff representatives with current local and BCTF priorities and communications vehicles relevant to union members in the school. Booking school union representative training days—A checklist  The local organizer co-plans and/or discusses training needs and ideas with Henry Lee, co-ordinator, School Union Representative Training Program.  PSID selects and contacts the SURT facilitator.  The PSID staff, Nina Lopez, confirms the details of the workshop, by email, with the organizer and the facilitator.  The organizer welcomes, introduces, and at the end of the day, thanks, the facilitator.  The local sends its release-time grant application to the Senior Accountant Financial Planning, Analysis and Grants, at the BCTF Treasurer’s office, attaching a copy of the SURT workshop confirmation form.

Emergency procedures

In the event of an emergency (flight problems, illness, etc.), contact: PSID support staff Nina Lopez immediately at:  glopez@bctf.ca  604-871-1810; toll-free 1-800-663-9163, local 1810. If a problem occurs after business hours, use your judgement regarding booking accommodation, etc. To contact W.E. Travel call 604-969-5585 or 1-800-663-4703. Requests may be emailed to any of the agents, and they will respond to the emails within 24 hours (excluding weekends): Carolyn Corda Jaime Janzen Maureen Gorospe Oralee Hawley

carolyn@weuniontravel.ca jaime@weuniontravel.ca maureen@weuniontravel.ca maureen@weuniontravel.ca

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Copyright Guidelines for Materials Used in BCTF Workshops and Presentations BCTF Information Services Prepared by Emily O’Neill Introduction In developing workshops and presentations for teachers, it is common practice to include materials that are created by others and are therefore protected by copyright legislation. Our objective in preparing copyright guidelines is to alert BCTF staff and members to copyright issues, and to illustrate the steps required in obtaining clearance to use or reproduce materials. When is copyright permission necessary? Unless specified, we should assume that any item is copyrighted, even if the copyright symbol is not used. Permission to use copyrighted material is required for anything that a BCTF staff member did not produce and that is longer than a short excerpt, regardless of the format of intended use (photocopies, reprints, PowerPoint slides, etc.). This includes entire articles, chapters of books, papers (or parts thereof), letters to the editor, cartoons, and photos or graphics that accompany an article. Fair dealing is a provision in the Canadian Copyright Act that allows for some exceptions in the copying and use of copyrighted material. In other words, fair dealing places limits on the rights that copyright holders have. Unfortunately, fair dealing is not clearly defined in the Act, and determining whether a particular use falls under this provision can be very tricky. According to the law, fair dealing allows for the use of copyrighted materials for the purposes of:  Research or private study  Criticism or review  News reporting  Parody or satire, or  Education, as long as proper attribution is given to the copyright holder. This does not mean, however, that you can use the material in any way that you like, even for these exceptions. In her book, Canadian Copyright Law, noted copyright expert Lesley Ellen Harris suggests three factors to consider when trying to determine whether a particular use of copyrightprotected material constitutes fair dealing: 1. “First, consider whether a substantial part of a work is being copied.” 2. “If a substantial part of a work is being copied, one must then consider whether that copying would be considered fair. Fairness is determined in terms of quality (the value of the amount taken in comparison to the rest of the work) and in terms of quantity used (the amount copied).” 3. “Finally, the use of the copied portion must be for one of the eight purposes set out in the fair dealing provision” [see above]. (3rd edition, 127–128).

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The Copyright Act allows BCTF Information Services staff to make a single copy of an article from a scholarly, scientific, or technical periodical for a person engaged in research or private study, but we may not reproduce articles published in newspapers or general periodicals that are less than one year old without permission. Copyright permission is required for any other use. Certain items or documents, such as government materials or old photographs, are often assumed to be in the public domain, but this is not necessarily the case. It is important to always double check the copyright status of a work. Contrary to popular belief, Federal government materials fall under Crown copyright. Each Government of Canada department or agency administers Crown Copyright and Licensing for the materials they produce; you must contact the creating department or agency when seeking permission. The exceptions are legislation and court judgments emanating from the Federal government and the Ontario government. The public was given permission by a 1997 order-incouncil to use these materials as long as accuracy is ensured and it is made clear that the reproduction is not an “official” version. The BC Government has loosened its copyright restrictions around provincial legislation. All documents found on the BC Laws website are published under the Queen’s Printer License, which allows for both commercial and non-commercial use of the legislative materials on the site. (A few restrictions apply – please read the license for details.) Electronic information, accessible through the Internet, is very susceptible to copyright infringement. It is very easy to download graphics (photos, cartoons) and documents and copy them without permission from the copyright holder. It is important to remember that the creator of the website where you found the material might not be the copyright holder for all of the materials included on that site. You must go to the original source for permission. Charges for copyright permission We are not exempt from copyright clearance charges because we are a non-profit organization, or because our material may be deemed socially responsible. We often receive gratis permission for newspaper articles written by staff reporters and writers, but articles from Postmedia newspapers (The Vancouver Sun, The Province, etc.) are almost invariably subject to a licensing fee. With graphics (such as cartoons) and photos that accompany newspaper articles, a charge is often incurred. Similarly, freelance writers of newspaper or journal articles generally hold the copyright for their material and often expect compensation for their intellectual property.

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Terms of copyright Copyright permission is usually given on a one-time basis or for a given period such as a calendar year. In either case, the maximum number of copies that may be made is stipulated, and further reproduction is prohibited. It is unusual to be granted ongoing permission to use material. When copyright permission is granted, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that a statement of acknowledgement appears on either the first or last page of the article or excerpt. The statement of acknowledgement typically contains the words, “Reprinted with permission...” Sometimes the copyright holder will specify a credit line that they would like you to use. Frequently Asked Questions Q. I have a couple of articles that I would like to get permission to reproduce. How long does it usually take to get the permission?

A. It may take a couple of days, a couple of weeks, or even a couple of months. The more items you have the more time should be allowed. Also, allow plenty of time during the summer as people are often on vacation. Always try to start the process of requesting copyright permission as early as possible.

Q. We already received permission to make 100 copies of this item for our workshop on multiculturalism. Do we need to get permission to use it again for our other workshop? A. Unfortunately, you do need to get further permission as permission is usually only granted to make a certain number of copies for a particular purpose – or, less often, to make an unlimited number of copies for a certain period of time for a particular purpose. Therefore, when the use of the material changes, further permission is required. Q. I found this article on the web and there was no copyright information or symbol on the web page – so I should be able to print copies for my workshop, right? A. While this is a common assumption, use of this material without permission is not legal. Copyright subsists even when there is no indication of copyright. The only time material can be used without requesting permission is when the author or creator of the work specifically states it is available for use. Obtaining Copyright Permissions: A Step-by-Step Guide 1. Make sure that the source of the item is clear and complete. For example, if it is a journal article, you should have the author(s), title of the article, name of the journal, the volume, issue, date and page numbers. If any of these items is missing, contact Information Services and we will help you fill in the missing information. 2. Find out as much as you can about how the material is to be used. If the material will be used in a workshop, for example: How many copies will be needed in total? How many workshops will take place? For what period of time will the item be used in the workshop? Approximately how many people will be attending the workshops? 3. If the article has photos or other graphics, be aware that these may be under separate copyright. You can usually tell if this is the case if there is a copyright symbol adjacent to the photo or graphic. Facilitators’ Institute Training 2026

4. Determine whether the publisher has a policy that allows for a certain number of copies to be made for educational use without having to request permission. 5. Send an email to the publisher or copyright holder requesting permission to use the material for the purpose required. Provide links or attach the material to the email, if possible. The email should include complete information about the item, its intended use and the number of copies required. It should also be stated that we are a not-for-profit organization and, if relevant, that the material is being used in a free workshop for public school teachers. Finally, it is important to say when copyright permission is required by. 6. If permission is received, it is essential to include a statement of acknowledgment on each copy being made – for example, “Reprinted with permission, ASCD, ©2010.” Sometimes the publisher or author will specify how they want the statement of acknowledgement to read. It is also a good idea to keep a “diary” file to indicate when the permission expires. Sometimes permission is granted for one-time use while other times we are allowed to use the item for a calendar period. A copy of the written evidence of permission granted should be forwarded to Records, along with the original request. The final email in the chain, from request to permission, should be sufficient.

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BCTF ACRONYMS Every organization has its jargon and indecipherable abbreviations. The BCTF is no exception. Here’s a list that we hope will help you find your way through the maze of acronyms that are often used in many documents you receive from the BCTF.

ABCDE Association of BC Deans of Education ABCDE Association of BC Drama Educators ACLP Advisory Council of Local Presidents ADM Assistant Deputy Minister AdEAC Adult Education Advisory Committee AEA Aboriginal Education Association AEAC Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee AGM Annual General Meeting AGPA Advisory Group on Provincial Assessment ACFPS Advisory Committee on French Programs and Services AIC Agreement in Committee AOEC Anti-Oppression Educators’ Collective (formerly PAGE – BC Teachers for Peace and Global Education) APPIPC Association provinciale des professeurs d’immersion et du programme francophone ARAOO Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Office ASGPSAC Agenda Steering Committee of the Provincial Specialist Association Council (formerly PSACSAC – Provincial Specialist Association Council Steering Agenda Committee) BAA Board Authority Authorized BCAEA BC Alternative Education Association BCAMT BC Association of Mathematics Teachers BCAT Bargaining Campaign Action Team BCATA BC Art Teachers’ Association BCATML BC Association of Teachers of Modern Languages BCBEA BC Business Education Association BCCASA BC Culinary Arts Specialist Association BCCPAC BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils BCCT BC College of Teachers BCDEA BC Dance Educators’ Association BCECTA BC Early Career Teachers’ Association BCEDL BC Educators for Digital Learning BCFed BC Federation of Labour BCGEU BC Government and Service Employees’ Union BCLRB BC Labour Relations Board BCMEA BC Music Educators’ Association BCMTPSA BC Montessori Teachers’ Provincial Specialist Association BCPTA BC Primary Teachers’ Association BCPSEA BC Public School Employers’ Association BCPVPA BC Principals and Vice-Principals Association BCSSA BC School Superintendents’ Association BCSSTA BC Social Studies Teachers’ Association BCSTA BC School Trustees Association Facilitators’ Institute Training 2025

BCTF ACRONYMS BCTEA BC Technology Education Association BCTELA BC Teachers of English Language Arts BCTESOL BC Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages BCTLA BC Teacher-Librarians’ Association CAAB Collective Agreement Arbitration Bureau CAHCSF Comite ad hoc pour le Conseil Scolaire Francophone CALL Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers CAPSLE Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education CC Co-ordinating Committee (in-house) CCD Communications and Campaigns Division CCPA Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives CCPSF Comite consultatif des programmes et services français CCRA Canada Customs and Revenue Agency CEP Communications, Energy, and Paperworkers Union Local 464 CI Curriculum and Instruction CIEA College-Institute Educators’ Association CLC Canadian Labour Congress CMEC Council of Ministers of Education, Canada CPI Consumer Price Index CTC Career and Technology Centers CTF Canadian Teachers’ Federation CUEBC Computer-Using Educators of BC CUPE Canadian Union of Public Employees CV Curriculum Vitae CWG Communications Workgroup DM Deputy Minister DPAC District Parent Advisory Council DSLP Deferred Salary Leave Plan (also referred to as Self-Funded Leave Plans (SFLP) EAC Education Advisory Council EASI Educational Assessment, Support, and Intervention Association EC Executive Committee ECE Early Childhood Education ECAT Education Change Action Team EEPSA Environmental Educators’ Provincial Specialist Association EFAP Employee and Family Assistance Plan EFAT Education Funding Action Team EI Employment Insurance (formerly UIC) EI Education International FAS Finance and Administrative Services Division FEA Francophone Education Authority FFWL French as First and Working Language FIPPA Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (also called FOIPPA) FLI Federation Leadership Institute FIT Facilitators’ Institute Training FNESC First Nations Education Steering Committee Facilitators’ Institute Training 2026

BCTF ACRONYMS FSA Foundation Skills Assessment FSD Field Service Division FTE Full-time Equivalent FTTO Full-time Table Officers GWL Great West Life HEU Health Employees’ Union IEP Individual Education Plan IMS Internal Mediation Service IRP Integrated Resource Package ISD Income Security Division IWD International Women’s Day LATA Learning Assistance Teachers’ Association of BC LOU Letter of Understanding LOP Letter of Permission LP Local President LR Local Representative LRB Labour Relations Board LSA Local Specialist Association MECC Ministry of Education and Child Care (formerly MOE – Ministry of Education) NEA National Education Association (American) NID Non-Instructional Day NITE Native Indian Teacher Education OL Online Learning OPAT Outreach/Political Action Team PAC Parent Advisory Council PCA Provincial Collective Agreement PD Professional Development PHEBC Physical Health Education BC PIA Privacy Impact Assessment PIAC Professional Issues Advisory Committee PIPA Personal Information Protection Act PIRD Public Interest Research Desk of the CCPA myPITA Provincial Intermediate and Middle Years Teachers’ Association PLAP Provincial Learning Assessment Program PSA Provincial Specialist Association PSAC Provincial Specialist Association Council PSEC Public Sector Employers’ Council PSFS Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills PSID Professional and Social Issues Division PSS Peer Support Service R&T Research and Technology Division RA Representative Assembly RTA Retired Teachers’ Association SAGEBC Specialist Association of Gifted Educators of BC (formerly AEGTCCBC – Association for Educators of Gifted, Talented and Creative Children in BC) SEA Special Education Association Facilitators’ Institute Training 2026

BCTF ACRONYMS SER Student Educator Ratio (formerly PTR - pupil/teacher ratio) SIF Salary Indemnity Fund SIP Salary Indemnity Plan SJ Social Justice Program SFLP Self-Funded Leave Plans STAR Schools Taking Action and Review SURT School Union Rep Training TCA Transitional Collective Agreement THESA Teachers of Home Economics Specialist Association TIEBC Teachers of Inclusive Education British Columbia TIP Teacher Inquiry Program TFEU Teachers Federation Employees’ Union TTOC Teachers Teaching on Call TTOCAC Teachers Teaching on Call Advisory Committee TPP Teachers’ Pension Plan TPBT Teachers’ Pension Board of Trustees TPPAC Teachers’ Pension Plan Advisory Committee TQS Teacher Qualification Service TRB Teacher Regulation Branch TSU Teacher Staff Union WCB Workers Compensation Board WCP Western Canadian Protocol WIL Women in Leadership

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Getting to, and around, UBC campus By Public Transit UBC is easily accessible by public transit from within Vancouver: the R4, 44, 84 and 99 express bus routes run directly to the Vancouver campus. Bus Routes 4 and 14 are slower bus routes which also access UBC. The Trip Planner feature on the TransLink website to find the most efficient routing from anywhere in the Metro Vancouver region. It’s a good idea to pay close attention to where you get on and off the bus at UBC. There are several bus exchanges and many individual stops, and at the end of a long day of exploring it’s easy to lose track of where you should get on board for your return journey. If you do get turned around, check TransLink’s UBC Bus Exchange map for bus stop locations, ask a bus driver for directions—or drop by the Welcome Centre for a nudge in the right direction. Within the campus, Bus Route 68 circumnavigates much of the campus, accessing various locations and attractions on campus, as per the route map below. Note that this is a small community bus, running every 20 minutes, with a maximum capacity of approximately 22 (assuming no wheelchairs are on board). Campus Transit Bus Route 68

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UBC driving, parking, construction, and road closure updates Driving to campus To get to UBC from downtown Vancouver by car, cross the Burrard or Granville Street bridges, and then head west on 4th Avenue, 10th Avenue or 16th Avenue. To get to UBC from the airport, cross the Arthur Laing bridge and then head west on SW Marine Drive. Parking at check in: Attendees staying at Orchard Commons Residence can park in the loading zone out front of Orchard Commons Residence while checking in. Front Desk staff will provide a parking pass and direct delegates to the B4 parking lot located across from Orchard Commons Residences. Park in the loading zone in front of Gage Residence while checking in. Front Desk staff will provide a parking pass and direct delegates to the parking lot (and/or provide a map). North Parkade:  Nearest parkade to Walter Gage Residence. Please note there are no elevators in this parkade.  For up-to-date information about accessible parking, available space at parking lots, and hourly parking rates, go to UBC Parking.  If you plan to park a large or over-height vehicle, like a motorhome or a car with a roof rack, contact UBC Parking at parking.support@ubc.ca or 604-822-6786 before your visit to find the best location that can accommodate your vehicle.  Pay careful attention to signs in parking areas—you will be ticketed or towed if you park in a reserved space, or if you neglect to pay.  Consider downloading the Honk Mobile app to pay by phone and extend your parking time remotely.  If you use a local Vancouver car-share, there are reserved spots for car-shares such as Evo and Modo.

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UBC Facilitators’ Institute Training venue site map 1

Accommodation, BCTF registration desk, breakfasts, lunch (Aug 22)

1 Sauder School of Business, Henry Angus building Meeting locations

1 All facilitators' sessions (Aug 22–all day; Aug 23–all day; Aug 24-all day)— Sauder School of Business, Henry Angus building

1 Discrete sessions—Sauder School of Business, Henry Angus building;

2 Ab Ed Discrete sessions: Fort Camp Lounge (Walter Gage Residences).

Social event

3 Wine and cheese Reception—Room 2306/2309, AMS Nest

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UBC Walter Gage Residences map

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UBC Orchard Commons Residences map

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UBC campus map

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UBC campus cafés and eateries CAMPUS CAFÉS Blue Chip Café The Nest 6133 University Blvd. M–F 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Great Dane Coffee (beside Gage Towers) 6011 Walter Gage Rd. M–F 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Hero | Harvest 1001-6180 Walter Gage Rd at East Mall M–F 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sat/Sun Closed

Starbucks Bookstore 6200 University Ave. M–F 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sat 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sun Closed

Starbucks UBC Life Building 6138 Student Union Blvd. M–F 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Tim Hortons q̓əlɬaləməcən leləm̓ Orca House 5955 Student Union Blvd. M–F 6:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Domino’s Pizza 4426 W 10th Ave

Grand Noodle Emporium The Nest 6133 University Blvd

Great Dane Coffee (beside Gage Towers) 6011 Walter Gage Rd. M–F 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Hero | Harvest 1001-6180 Walter Gage Rd at East Mall M–F 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sat/Sun Closed

Honour Roll The Nest 6133 University Blvd.

Jamjar Canteen (Lebanese) 6035 University Blvd. M–F 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Mercante (Cucina Italiana) Ponderosa Commons 6488 University Blvd. M–F 10:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Pacific Poke Life UBC Life Building 6138 Student Union Blvd. M–F 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Sat/Sun Closed

Perugia Italian Caffè Life Sciences Centre 2350 Health Sciences Mall M–F 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Sat/Sun Closed

Porch (Vegan) The Nest 6133 University Blvd

Subway UBC Life Building 6138 Student Union Blvd M–F 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 10 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Teadot The Nest 6133 University Blvd

Triple O’s David Lam Research Centre 2015 Main Mall M–F 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

CAMPUS QUICK SERVICE Blue Chip Café The Nest 6133 University Blvd. M–F 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sat/Sun 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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CAMPUS GRAB AND GO Avenue C | Gage 5959 Student Union Blvd. Mon–Sun 12:00 a.m.–11:55 p.m.

Corner Store 6200 University Blvd M–F 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sat 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sun Closed

Grocery Checkout The Nest 6133 University Blvd.

Harvest Market Ponderosa Commons Corner of University Blvd & West Mall M–S 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Hero | Harvest 1001-6180 Walter Gage Rd at East Mall M–F 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sat/Sun Closed

The Delly The Nest–Lower Level 6133 University Blvd.

CAMPUS RESTAURANTS Browns Socialhouse 3651 West 10th Ave Sun–Wed 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Thu–Sat 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. Social Hour Daily 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; 9:00 p.m.–Close.

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Information to help fill out your expense voucher for FIT Please read these notes BEFORE filling out your expense voucher.

For further information, please go to https://www.bctf.ca/services-guidance/membership-andexpenses/travel-expense-and-reimbursement-information. 1. Identification Please include your local number and your BCTF member number in the appropriate spaces at the top of the form. To expedite your expense voucher, please indicate in which role you attended the conference, e.g., Health and Safety facilitator, French facilitator, etc. 2. Meals (per diems) All attendees, please do NOT claim breakfast on August 22–24, as it will be provided. All attendees, please do NOT claim lunch on August 22, as it will be provided. All attendees may claim dinners on August 22–23. Some attendees may claim dinner on August 21 or 24 due to travel. 3. Transportation Facilitator's Institute Training (FIT) will be held on August 22, 23, and 24 and Summer Leadership Conference (SLC) will be held on August 25, 26, 27, and 28 at the University of British Columbia. BCTF policy states that travel expenses should be reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, taking into consideration safety, practicality, efficiency, and cost. Special note: Are you attending the BCTF Summer Leadership Conference following FIT?  If driving—Please charge the full amount to 600400–P270–4201 (BCTF Summer Leadership Conference).  If flying—The full amount should be charged to 600400–P270–4201 when booking through W.E. Travel.  Meals—Charge dinner on Monday, August 24, and all subsequent meals to 600400–P270–4201 (BCTF Summer Leadership Conference). Driving (this policy is in effect from July 1 to December 31, 2026) Members travelling from within the Lower Mainland Actual kilometres multiplied by the current Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) per kilometre rate of 73 cents are reimbursed for travel from the member’s home to the event/meeting. Other transportation (10.I.04) Taxis, public transit, ride-hailing In general, staff and members are encouraged to use public transit when possible. From the Vancouver International Airport, they can take the Canada Line to the BCTF building (Olympic Village station), Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre (Broadway station), or to many downtown Vancouver or Richmond hotels. They may claim the cost of public transportation without providing a receipt. Taxi charges must be paid by the staff or member and claimed on an expense voucher. Taxi receipts are required. The cost of ride-hailing expense claims will not be reimbursed without prior special approval due to lack of local, safe alternatives.

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Cycling The bicycle allowance is 26¢ per kilometre. Members travelling from outside the Lower Mainland who choose to drive Please refer to the reimbursement chart below if you are driving from your home to the event/meeting. Ferry costs can also be claimed and are not included in the amounts below. Cost of parking at the venue are also not included in the calculation and can be claimed separately if not already direct billed to the BCTF by the hotel. Please contact your program co-ordinator if:  you live in a remote location  you live in a community that is an outlier  your hometown is not listed  you have any other questions. This travel chart was established based on Procedure 10.I.04. If your total kilometres of roundtrip driving exceeds the reimbursement listed below, then the chart amount will be the maximum reimbursement. If it is less, please claim the actual kilometres multiplied by 72 cents per kilometre to ensure you are not considered to have received a taxable benefit per rules of the Canada Revenue Agency. Driving Reimbursement Chart Home City Bella Bella

Reimbursement Home City Amount *$889.15 Nanaimo

Reimbursement Amount *$35.33

Bella Coola

$855.15 Nelson

$810.82

Campbell River

*$254.19 Penticton

$610.28

Castlegar

$752.50 Port Hardy

*$715.85

Cranbrook

$559.56 Powell River

*$220.17

Courtenay

*$188.49 Prince George

$597.57

Dawson Creek

$717.36 Prince Rupert

$740.16

Dease Lake

$1,608.08 Quesnel

$863.79

Duncan

*$185.71 Revelstoke

$824.90

Fernie

$707.88 Salmon Arm

$674.52

Fort Nelson

$1,182.05 Sandspit

*$870.89

Fort St. John

$617.57 Smithers

$650.65

Fraser Lake

$838.05 Terrace

$767.12

Kamloops

$516.84 Tofino

*$328.65

Kelowna

$496.82 Trail

$748.68

Kimberley

$590.38 Vernon

$554.13

Kitimat

$884.88 Victoria

*$100.16

Masset

*$1023.61 Williams Lake

$684.34

*Ferry costs can also be claimed and are not included in the amounts.

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Members travelling from outside the Lower Mainland who choose to fly  For those who choose to fly, kilometres to travel to and from their home to the airport can be claimed. The amount is actual kilometres from the member’s home to the airport multiplied by the current CRA per kilometer rate of 73 cents.  All air travel must be booked through WE Travel and will be billed directly to the BCTF.  If you live in a city to which there is no returning flight on Monday afternoon, you will need to take the first available flight on Tuesday.  Remember to book air travel as early as possible, in order to obtain the cheapest rates available . Any costs incurred as a result of changing a booking must be paid for by the member. Check your booking confirmation carefully. Baggage  Staff and members may or may not have to pay for checked baggage, depending on the type of fare they are booked on. They may claim baggage fees on their expense voucher. They are required to submit a receipt for one way only (usually the outbound flight), but they may claim baggage fees for the return trip. (This way they can prepare and submit their expense claim prior to the end of a meeting.) Transportation from the airport Taxis and wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available at taxi stands located on Level 2 of the Domestic and International Arrivals area at YVR. To attend FIT, taxi charges can be claimed between the Vancouver International Airport, UBC Gage Residences, and the Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, for those who have accessibility needs or in circumstances where safety considerations are required Taxi fares are between $35–$45 to UBC and can be claimed on your expense voucher. Please submit a receipt for taxi fares. By ferry Ferry receipts are required for a one-way ferry fare only, but fares for the return trip may be claimed. Ferry travel is reimbursed for FIT participants only. 4. Parking  Parking charges may be claimed on your expense voucher in the section marked “Other.” Receipts are required for amounts over $25  Day parking at UBC is available for at various lots on campus—for pricing and locations, refer to this website parking.ubc.ca.  Overnight parking at Walter Gage Residence is $18/night plus taxes.  The nearest parkade to Walter Gage Residence is the North Parkade—parking can be paid at the lot or by using the Honk Mobile app. P  BCTF will not cover parking violation tickets.  When required, parking at the airport can also be claimed. 5. Accommodation Basic accommodation costs for delegates staying at the UBC and BCTF-approved hotels will be billed directly to the BCTF. Any additional costs incurred for family members, late check-outs, pets, or hotel room upgrades are the responsibility of the delegate. Do not claim these charges on your BCTF expense voucher. No-show charges will be billed back to the delegate. Thirty dollars can be claimed per night, if you are staying with friends or relatives, in lieu of hotel costs.

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The accommodation sharing allowance of $20 is not available to FIT delegates, as all accommodation is shared. When members choose to drive to Vancouver rather than fly, any accommodation to and from Vancouver is not covered by the BCTF as per policy 10.2.04. 6. Dependant Care BCTF will reimburse members for the following costs if members choose to bring a childcare provider to FIT and/or Summer Conference:  $21.78 per hour for the hours of care that are required in order to attend the BCTF business sessions only, not to exceed $290 for any 24-hour period.  Accommodation for the caregiver at UBC, if separate accommodation is required.  BCTF per diems (breakfast, lunch, and diner) for the caregiver for the days at UBC, an invoice to be provided by the caregiver for tax purposes.  Members can claim for dependent care in their home community. BCTF Procedure 10.I.28, 4 provides: “A maximum claim of $290 per 24-hour day will be paid for outside daycare services. Where care is required for less than a full day, the amount paid will be based on the number of hours of daycare at $21.78 an hour. The BCTF will only reimburse members for dependant costs that would not otherwise be incurred by the member. Members must submit a receipt with the expense voucher showing the name and address of the caregiver and amount expended. Members must obtain the approval of the program coordinator before incurring daycare costs in excess of the maximum to be reimbursed by the BCTF.”  Dependent care claims require the following to fulfil certain tax requirements from the Canada Revenue Agency:  A receipt from the dependant care provider is required for reimbursement. Receipts written by the member will no longer be accepted. The receipt must include the number of hours, the amount paid, and the name/address of the care provider. The receipt must also be signed by the care provider.  Members are asked to inform the BCTF if the care provider is a relative. Related persons to the member are considered non-arm’s length from a tax perspective. Therefore, the amounts paid by the BCTF to related persons would be considered a taxable benefit to the member. Taxes will be deducted from the member’s claim and reporting to Canada Revenue Agency will be required. This will be in effect once the dependant care costs reach $500 in a calendar year and applied retroactively. Taxes will be calculated based on the payments paid to date with a calendar year.

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BCTF FIT 2026 PROGRAM OVERVIEW University of British Columbia, Vancouver Saturday, August 22, 2026, to Monday, August 24, 2026 Saturday, August 22 Morning session: for all Facilitators 7:00 a.m.

Registration opens

7:30 a.m.

—Breakfast (served only between 7:30–8:45 a.m.)—

9:00 a.m.

Welcome 1. Acknowledgment of Aboriginal Territories—Daniel Shiu 2. Introduction of staff—Chris Stewart 3. Health and Safety check—Michael-Don Borason 4. Commitment to Solidarity—Henry Lee

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Workshop program basics 10:15 a.m.

—Break (30 min.; coffee and tea service)—

10:45 a.m.

Workspaces, online forms, expense vouchers, workshop requests—Henry Lee, Nina Lopez, and Evie Lin

12:00 p.m.

—Lunch (served only between 12:00–1:30 p.m.)—

Afternoon session: for all Facilitators 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Supporting facilitators in complex discussions —The Neutral Zone —Break (coffee and tea service)— Workshop on Workshops (WOW) booklet review —Lena Palermo and Daniel Shiu Adjourn for the day

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BCTF FIT 2026 PROGRAM OVERVIEW CONTINUED Sunday, August 23 For discrete training and refreshment locations, please see pages 45–48. 7:30 a.m. —Breakfast (served only between 7:30–8:45 a.m.)— Angus 098 Henry Angus 9:00 a.m. Navigating Polarization Building, Sauder —Heather Kelley and Daniel Shiu School of Business 10:15 a.m. —Break (30 min.; coffee and tea service)— 10:45 a.m. Project of Heart-Update/Aboriginal Lens focus —Su Chang, Brian Coleman, and Denise Hendry 12:00 p.m. —Lunch (on your own)— 1:30 p.m. Discrete training—Session I Henry Angus Building, Sauder 3:00 p.m. —Break (coffee and tea service)— School of Business 3:15 p.m. Discrete training—Session I (continues) 4:30 p.m. Adjournment of Session I Fort Camp Lounge, Walter Gage Residences (for Aboriginal Education) 4:45 p.m. Wine and cheese reception The Nest, Rooms 2306/2309 7:00 p.m. Adjourn for the day Monday, August 24 For discrete training and refreshment locations, please see pages 45–48. 7:30 a.m. —Breakfast (served only between 7:30–8:45 a.m.)— Henry Angus Building foyer, Sauder School of Business 9:00 a.m. Discrete training—Session II Henry Angus Building, Sauder 10:15 a.m. —Break (15 min.; coffee and tea service)— School of Business 10:45 a.m. Discrete training—Session II (continues) 12:00 p.m. —Lunch (on your own)— Fort Camp Lounge, 1:30 p.m. Discrete training—Session III Walter Gage 3:00 p.m. —Break (15 min.; coffee and tea service)— Residences (for 3:15 p.m. Discrete training—Session III (continues) Aboriginal 4:30 p.m. Adjournment Education)

FIT will conclude in your last discrete session.

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August 23 and 24, 2026 Discrete training schedule Except for the Aboriginal Education program, all programs' discrete sessions are in the Sauder School of Business building. Please give yourself at least 10 minutes to walk there. PROGRAM PSI—Aboriginal Education

WORKSHOP

LOCATION TRAINER(S) BCTF Staff: Gail Stromquist

August 23 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Project of Heart

Fort Camp Lounge

Brian Coleman

August 24 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Aboriginal Perspectives through the Lens

Fort Camp Lounge

Su Chang Denise Hendry

1:30–4:30 p.m.

Canadian Geographic Indigenous Peoples Floor Map of Canada

Denise Hendry

PSI—TTOCs August 23 1:30–4:30 p.m.

August 24 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

1:30–4:30 p.m.

Dealing with Stress in the Workplace

Angus 354

Ilana Hampton

New Teachers: Learning about the BCTF and Your Local

Angus 350

Nicole Hurtubise

Classroom Management for TTOCs

Angus 350

Matthew Yanko

PSI—PSA August 24 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

BCTF Staff: Jennie Slack Joyful Learning in the Primary Years

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Carol Johns Wendy Adams

August 23 and 24, 2026 Discrete training schedule continued Please give yourself at least 10 minutes to walk to the Sauder School of Business. PROGRAM PSI—Social Justice August 23 1:30–4:30 p.m.

August 24 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

WORKSHOP

LOCATION TRAINER(S) BCTF Staff: Karen Chong Heather Kelley

BCTF Social Justice Facilitation Foundation and Skill Building

Angus 350

Karen Chong Heather Kelley

Antiracist Strategies for Educators

Angus 235

Chanelle Tye

Creating a Gender-Inclusive School Culture

Angus 237

BA Jull Alba Cristoffanini

Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Students and Staff

Angus 292

Christina Billingham Juliet Brown

Strategies for Discussing Controversial Issues

Angus 296

Maryam Adrangi

PSI—School and Classroom Issues

BCTF Staff: Henry Lee

August 23 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Having Conversations

Angus 293

Matthew Yanko Brian Cameron Cindy Wong

August 24 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Classroom Management

Angus 293

Matthew Yanko

Professional Boundary Issues: Teacher/Student Relationships

Angus 293

Jennifer Pinlac

1:30–4:30 p.m.

PSI—French August 23 1:30–4:30 p.m.

BCTF Staff: Carmen Woo Justice Climatique 101

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Celine Kossmann Christian Laroche

August 23 and 24, 2026 Discrete training schedule continued Please give yourself at least 10 minutes to walk to the Sauder School of Business. PROGRAM SURT—Health & Safety August 23 1:30–4:30 p.m. August 24 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

1:30–4:30 p.m.

WORKSHOP

LOCATION TRAINER(S) BCTF Staff: Michael-Don Borason

Ergonomics

Angus 435

Wendy Fontaine

Occupational Health and Safety Program Overview

Angus 435

Larry Dureski

Safety Inspections

Angus 435

Diane Courtney

SURT—Pro-D Rep

BCTF Staff: Daniel Shiu

August 23 1:30–4:30 p.m.

The Role and Function of the PD Rep

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Lena Palermo Jessica Dmytruk Erin Coleman

August 24 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Educational Change—The Big Picture

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Lena Palermo Jessica Dmytruk

1:30–4:30 p.m.

Creating a Culture of Professionalism

Angus 039

Norberta Heinrichs Erin Coleman

SURT—Staff Rep August 23 1:30–4:30 p.m.

BCTF Staff: Suzanne Hall Role of the Staff Rep

Angus 037

Sarah Wethered

Contract Awareness: Know Your Collective Agreement

Angus 354

Jenny Garrels

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Drawing on Our Analytical Toolbox

Angus 434

Brian Cameron

1:30–4:30 p.m.

Is it a Grievance? Problem-solving at the School Level

Angus 037

Janise Nikolic

August 24 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

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FIT refreshments Coffee, tea, and water will be available on the following schedule. Date August 22, 2026

August 23, 2026

August 24, 2026

Time 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.

Location Henry Angus Building Foyer, Sauder School of Business

3:00-3:15 p.m. 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Henry Angus Building Foyer, Sauder School of Business; 3:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Fort Camp Lounge Foyer, Gage Residences (Ab Ed) 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Henry Angus Building Foyer, Sauder School of Business; 3:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Fort Camp Lounge Foyer, Gage Residences (Ab Ed)

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UBC Emergency Contacts

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