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Blair Lekstrom, MLA for Peace River South, announced on September 4th that he won't be running in the next provincial election. Mr. Lekstrom was first elected as MLA in 2001. He served as Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Minister of Community Development and Ministry of Transportation.

Mr. Lekstrom voted in favour of Bill 22, the legislation that once again restricted BC teachers' right to strike and negotiating a collective agreement.

Mr. Lekstrom's announcement meant that Christy Clark has lost almost 30 percent of her caucus. A poll by Forum Research on August 30th indicated that the Liberal government has sank to 23 percent support.

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Professional Growth Plans

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Wednesday, 24 August 2011 12:37

The teachers of School District 59 are proud to engage in regular, purposeful, systematic and relevant professional development out of a purposeful need to upgrade - to keep abreast of new development in their respective teaching area; to maintain their effectiveness in their roles as teachers and to provide quality education services.

Professional Growth Plans are due November 1.

Professional Growth Plans Must Include:

1. A self-evaluation of your last year's plan (PGP Assessment)

2. Your growth plan for 2011-2012.

3. Your name, the name of the your school and the name of

your coach.

4. A title for your plan.

Teachers who have been evaluated in the past three years do not have to complete a Professional Growth Plan.

Click on the selection below to see sample PGP formats

Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 October 2011 13:43

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