Resources

We’ve curated practical tools and resources to help you get started on your district’s staff wellbeing journey

Exploring Systemic Approaches to Staff Wellbeing Using the Iceberg Model

In their May 18, 2021 meeting, the Staff Wellbeing Community of Practice (CoP) used the iceberg model as a tool to explore and discuss systemic approaches to staff wellbeing. This PowerPoint slide deck lets you explore the CoP thinking, and use the tool in your own setting.

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Dignity Is the Bedrock for Workplace Belonging

A thoughtful article that discusses moving from a framework of equity, diversity and inclusion to one of belonging, dignity and justice. “Dignity, rather than diversity, is the foundation for building work environments that acknowledge and value the humanity of each person. It is the cornerstone upon which organizations can create environments based in belonging and justice.”

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Ways to Promote Staff Wellbeing

In April 2021, the Staff Wellbeing Community of Practice met to discuss the practical ways to promote staff wellbeing that they had experienced and heard about. The breakout rooms were buzzing with passionate discussions about staff wellbeing.

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Principal Health & Well-being: Time to Move Beyond Self-Care

Gail Marken and Fei Wang’s article from BCPVPA’s September 2020 Leading Back to School Magazine, discusses the need for individual, collaborative and systemic actions that are needed to address the wellbeing of school leaders.

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School District Wellness Committee Mandate

In this document, Milly discusses the shift in Powell River’s District Wellness Committee from a group that planned activities to one that provided information, communication and support for staff wellbeing in the district. The new role of the committee is explained in some detail.

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Graphic Representation of Staff Wellbeing Focus Groups

A few years ago, a BC school district used focus groups to explore underlying staff wellbeing issues. While the focus groups reports contained important details, few people read them. This summary helped communicate the findings to all.

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