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CHINOOK School Division School Community Council Board Forum

CHINOOK School Division School Community Council Board Forum. Agenda. Welcome and Introductions -1:30 PM Greetings from the Board of Education Board Goal regarding SCC Ministry of Education Presentation - “Role of the School Community Council” - 1:45 PM Nutrition Break – 2:45 PM

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CHINOOK School Division School Community Council Board Forum

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  1. CHINOOK School Division School Community Council Board Forum

  2. Agenda • Welcome and Introductions -1:30 PM • Greetings from the Board of Education • Board Goal regarding SCC • Ministry of Education Presentation - “Role of the School Community Council” - 1:45 PM • Nutrition Break – 2:45 PM • Opportunity to Learn Data Sharing from the Assessment for Learning (AFL) -3:00 PM • SCC Sharing and Brainstorming -3:30 PM • Closing Comments

  3. Welcome and Introductions The purpose of this forum will be to provide an opportunity for School Community Councils (SCC’s) and principals to learn more about: • The role of school community council • Review the OTL (opportunity to learn) data • Share and generate ways to support your schools learning plan

  4. Greetings from the Board Board Goal – The Board will implement a plan to activate the potential of school community council’s • Learning • Information • Discussion

  5. Saskatchewan Ministry of Learning Presentation on the Role of the SCC • Daniel Bean – Policy Advisor Policy and Intergovernmental Relations Policy, Evaluation and Legislative Services • Questions/Answer Session

  6. Chinook School Division – January 27, 2010 Daniel Bean, Policy Advisor Policy and Intergovernmental Relations Policy, Evaluation and Legislative Services Branch Ministry of Education School Community CouncilsEngaging Parents and Communityin Learning Ministry of Education

  7. Overview of SCCs Questions and Answers Presentation Outline

  8. Local Accountability and Partnership Panel established to address: Need for local voice in new larger school divisions Consolidation of array of existing structures Ensuring authentic engagement of youth, parents and community in learning success Supporting accountability Supporting SchoolPLUS Background and rationale

  9. School-level councils that involve parents and community members to work together on issues that affect student learning and well-being An important and integral part of school division governance What are SCCs?

  10. To work with families and community members to: Develop shared responsibility in the school and community for the learning success and well-being of children and youth Encourage families, community members and youth to be involved in school planning and improvement What is their purpose?

  11. A common provincial framework with an elevated level of engagement and greater accountability in every school established in legislation integral, purposeful and valued component of school division governance What is different about SCCs?

  12. 5 – 9 elected parent (guardian) and community members – majority must be parents (guardians) 1 – 2 high school students 1 or more First Nations representatives – where students living on reserve are attending the school Principal 1 teacher Other appointed members Who is on the SCC?

  13. Other Appointed members: Human Services Other CBOs Faith-based Elders Families of: students with intensive/needs First Nations or Métis student students for whom English is an Additional Language students who have recently immigrated to Canada Business and Industry Geographic Representatives Others – town council, RCMP, recreation director, dual-stream schools, priests and parish workers, regional college (career education) Who is on the SCC?

  14. Duties: Develop a good understanding of needs and goals for student learning in their school and community Develop and carry out school-level Learning Improvement Plans Roles and Responsibilities of SCCs

  15. Duties (continued): Communicate about its work and accomplishments Account for funds it spends Participate in training, orientation and development Roles and Responsibilities of SCCs

  16. Duties (continued): The SCC maynot discuss or be given access to personal confidential information regarding students, families or staff. Roles and Responsibilities of SCCs

  17. Powers: Advice and recommendations to the board of education Advice to the school staff regarding school programs Advice to other organizations Roles and Responsibilities of SCCs

  18. Four Priorities: Higher levels of literacy and student achievement Equitable opportunities for all students Smooth transitions into and through the system Strong system-wide accountability and governance Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF)

  19. Learning Improvement Plan (LIP) SCCs collaborate with the principal and school staff in development of the LIP LIP will align with division Continuous Improvement Plan – addressing division priorities with enabling local flexibility Involve local stakeholders LIP and accomplishments – communicated on annual basis SCCs and School-Level Planning

  20. School divisions each have a senior administrative contact to be responsible for school community councils and to support them in: Orientation Training Development Networking opportunities Support

  21. Communications Process Between Boards and Councils Learning Improvement Plans Involvement in Continuous Improvement Plan Additional Appointed Members Evaluation Currently Underway Increased Ministry supports Next Areas of Focus

  22. Contact Information: Daniel Bean – Policy Advisor Policy and Intergovernmental Relations Policy, Evaluation and Legislative Services Branch Ministry of Education Email: daniel.bean@gov.sk.ca Telephone: 306-787-7598 Fax: 306-787-0277

  23. Nutrition/Coffee Break

  24. Opportunity To Learn Data • The Opportunity to Learn or OTL is perceptual data that is gathered by surveying teachers and students at the time of the assessment. • Reports summarizing the OTL results are included with the AFL reports.

  25. Saskatchewan has adopted a shared responsibility model for opportunity to learn arguing that opportunity arises from the mutual transactions of those individuals in the immediate socioeducative situation. It encompasses classroom practices, student readiness and commitment to learn, and parental support for learning.

  26. Saskatchewan Ministry of Education’s Opportunity to Learn Assessment Program Opportunity to Learn (OTL) is a relatively new concept in educational assessment and measurement. In broad terms, OTL is an attempt to account for the numerous factors that influence student academic outcomes. (source: Saskatchewan Ministry of Education)

  27. Student academic achievement is affected not only by aptitude but also by context. The school and the home as well as the student’s ability and general attitude toward learning all have a significant impact on the development of skills, attitudes, and values in any academic discipline.

  28. (source: Saskatchewan Ministry of Education)

  29. Role of Parental Involvement in Education • The critical role of parental involvement in a child’s education has been examined in countless studies and reports. The research overwhelmingly supports the following conclusions: (source: http://www.publicschoolreview.com)

  30. Parental and community involvement enhances academic performance • Leads to better classroom behavior • Parental involvement is important K-12 • Reading together at home greatly improves reading skills • Parental and community involvement increases teacher moral • Parental involvement benefits children and parents

  31. Read with your child and talk about books and stories • Organize and monitor a child’s time • Attend and actively support school activities • Volunteer in classrooms, on fieldtrips, or for special events • Continue your involvement through middle and high school • Attend parent teacher conferences Tips for Being an Involved Parent

  32. Tips for Being an Involved Parent • Talk to your child about school on a • daily basis • Be and advocate for your child • Meet with teachers about problems or issues • Model life long learning • Get involved in your school community • council

  33. Supporting your schools learning plan • Small group sharing of ideas and strategies (please assign a recorder and reported at your table for this activity) • Large group sharing (reporter to share ideas generated within small groups) *Ideas and strategies presented will be recorded and shared with all participants

  34. Sample Ideas and Strategies • Literacy Nights (book talks, guest readers) • Senior Groups Partnerships • Parent Math Nights (new curriculum, math manipulative, textbook reviews) • Home Reading Programs • Literacy Bags – promotional books for kids • Wellness Survey - activities

  35. ClosingRemarksand Thank You • Thank you for participating in this Board Forum • Please be sure to register you name on the sign in sheet and pick up mileage forms if required • Reminders: • SCC Regional Forum - March 17, 2010 – 7-9 p.m., locations to be announced

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