Building a Community of Practice-A Practical Discussion from Saskatchewan Hospital Teachers
Overview

Saskatchewan (Canada) Hospital Teachers have joined together to create a professional Community of Practice. This community of practice includes Kindergarten through Grade 12 teachers on pediatrics, psychiatry, and rehabilitation wards, as well as mainstream teachers of student’s with complex medical and mental health needs. A roundtable discussion will showcase the strengths and challenges of implementing and sustaining a professional community through the three year lived experience of Saskatchewan Teachers. Participants will be provided time to collaborate with others on how a professional community could supported in their communities.

Speakers

MIRANDA FIELD, MED Regina Public Schools

Miranda Field is a student support teacher from Regina, Saskatchewan who co-facilitates a community of practice for Saskatchewan hospital school teachers and classroom teachers of students with medically complex needs. She is currently completing her PhD in Educational Psychology focusing on Indigenous mental heath.

HEATHER LEWIS Regina Public Schools

Heather Lewis is a hospital teacher from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. She provides instruction and educational support for K-12 students in an acute care setting at a General Hospital. Heather is an advocate for student engagement and co-facilitates a community of practice for Saskatchewan hospital teachers and classroom teachers of students with medically complex needs. Connection, differentiated instruction, and smooth transitions are her priorities.

Materials/Handouts

Building a Community of Practice-Field and Lewis-Presentation Slides

Building a Community of Practice-Field and Lewis-Presentation Slides with Note Space

Building a Community of Practice-Field and Lewis-Handouts

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