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B.C. Teachers' Institute on Parliamentary Democracy

Sponsored by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the annual British Columbia Teachers’ Institute on Parliamentary Democracy is an intensive four-day professional development opportunity for teachers of social studies and related subjects in elementary, middle and secondary school. Participating teachers return to their schools with an enhanced understanding of parliamentary democracy and political process in B.C.

Upcoming Session

The next session of the B.C. Teachers' Institute on Parliamentary Democracy will be held from October 22 to 26, 2019 in Victoria.

Applications are being accepted until June 28, 2019.

Thank you to the 25 teachers from across the province who participated in the October 2018 session of the B.C. Teachers' Institute on Parliamentary Democracy. During an intensive four days in Victoria, the teachers collaborated to produce four engaging new lesson plans on topics related to governance, parliamentary procedure and democracy.

Benefits of the Teachers' Institute

Attendees can expect to:

  • Develop in-depth knowledge of B.C.'s parliamentary system;
  • Meet with MLAs and key Legislative Assembly staff;
  • Engage in discussions to further promote understanding of and appreciation for parliamentary democracy and the work of the Legislative Assembly;
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues from across the province to develop new lesson plans or classroom activities; and,
  • Share and receive resources on B.C.’s parliamentary system.

Eligibility

Both new and experienced teachers are invited to apply; however, all applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Applicant has not previously participated in a session of the B.C. Teachers’ Institute;
  • Applicant is a certified teacher and is currently working in B.C.’s K-12 education system;
  • Applicant will continue working in B.C.’s education system in the next school year.

Please Note: applications from learning assistance teachers, administrators or educators who are not currently working in a classroom setting will also be considered.

Cost

A registration fee of $175.00 includes all meals, accommodation and resources. Travel subsidies are available for teachers who reside in distant or remote locations outside Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

Teachers are responsible for arranging coverage of Teacher Teaching on Call costs through their school or district.

Download a brochure about the B.C. Teachers' Institute on Parliamentary Democracy.​

Info

​Step 1:

Complete your application form online. You will receive an automatic response advising you of your individual tracking number.

Step 2:

Determine who will complete your reference form and provide him/her with the website and your individual tracking number. Once the reference form is received, you will receive an automatic email response advising that your application is complete.

Step 3:

If your application is approved and you are selected to attend, you will be required to complete an online registration form. Please ensure to keep your individual tracking number for this purpose.

Please note that completed applications are due June 28, 2019

Facilitators

Teachers who have attended a prior session of the B.C. Teachers’ Institute on Parliamentary Democracy are eligible to apply to return as a facilitator.

Facilitators are the first point of contact and provide ongoing guidance and support to participants. Facilitators are expected to be approachable, knowledgeable and to have excellent organizational and leadership skills. In addition, facilitators will have the ability to promote discussion and critical inquiry into key aspects of parliamentary democracy. Successful applicants will have their travel, accommodation, meals and Teacher Teaching on Call costs paid for by the B.C. Teachers’ Institute.

We are currently accepting facilitator applications for the fall 2019 session of the B.C. Teachers’ Institute on Parliamentary Democracy, which will be held in Victoria from October 22-26, 2019.

Step 1:

Complete your facilitator application form on-line.

Step 2:

If your application is approved and you are selected to attend, you will be required to complete an on-line facilitator registration form. Please ensure to keep your individual tracking number for this purpose.

​B.C. Teachers' Institute Alumni Corner

To update your Alumni contact information with the Parliamentary Education Office, please contact us by email at PEO@leg.bc.ca
Parliament Buildings, Victoria BC V8V 1X4 Canada
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