Strategic Priority 3: Teaching and Learning
"Catholic Schools which always strive to join their work of education with the explicit proclamation of the Gospel, are the most valuable resource for the evangelization of culture" - Evangelii Gaurdium, 134
Actions to be Taken
- Identify strengths and needs to better inform our teacher Professional Development and student supports in order to increase success for marginalized students.
Note: this process is continuing into the 2023-2024 school year. - Capacity building session targeting Grade 10 Math teachers with a focus on the Curriculum Addendum with the goal of streamlining student transition from de-streamed math courses to levelled math courses.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers of de-streamed courses.
- Collect course selection data for current Grade 9 students to compare pathway choices pre- and post- implementation of de-streaming.
Note: data will continue to be collected and analyzed in the 2023-2024 school year. - Collection and comparison of success rates between de-streamed classes and previously streamed courses disaggregated by demographic census information.
Note: success rates were collected and compared, however, a larger demographic data set is required. We will work in the 2023-2024 to disaggregate the demographic data and apply to the success rates.
Actions to be Taken
- Implement a variety of tutoring opportunities for K-12 students.
- Explore and identify resources and screening tools to support structured literacy in the primary grades.
Note: this is complete and part of an ongoing process. - Build awareness and capacity in the science of reading through targeted professional development for Primary Educators - September 23, 2022 Professional Activity Day Sessions.
- Build capacity in structured literacy, through targeted training of Grade 1 & 2 educators:
1. October 6, 2022
2. October 11, 2022
3. October 19, 2022
4. November 3, 2022
5. November 10, 2022
6. November 17, 2022
Note: supply staff shortage resulted in these inservice sessions having to be cancelled. Instead funds were provided on an application basis for teacher inquiry for after school training and resource acquisition. Over 25 schools accessed these funds and began learning on structured literacy.
Actions to be Taken
- Numeracy Resource Teacher deployment to identified schools in support of job-embedded learning and coaching to enhance Math instruction in the Junior Grades.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process. - Purchase Math Resources (Zorbits Math) for all primary classrooms.
- Targeted professional learning in Mathematics.
Note: Supply teacher shortage prevented release of teachers for regular training at each grade level. Instead, STEM leads at each school were trained on facilitating student learning in coding and provided robotics and digital resources for each school. Time was allocated during the professional activity day on February 17, 2023, to demonstrate the use of robotics to address curriculum expectations in coding.
- Support STEM learning in every school through capacity building for identified lead educators.
- Purchase and distribute coding kits, tools and resources for all schools.
- Roll out of new elementary Science and Technology curriculum.
Indigenous Education
Actions to be Taken
- Work with the communications department to highlight days/seasons of significance on social media platforms and the Board website.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process.
- Communicate to staff through numbered memos and the Weekly Buzz.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process.
- Build staff/system capacity through mini-learning sessions in schools and Sharing of Excellence Sessions.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process.
- Incorporate learning into Professional Activity days for all school staff.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process.
Actions to be Taken
- Focus for staff learning - unpacking the papal visit.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process. - Continue to be guided in learning and action by the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process.
- Building knowledge about the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process.
Actions to be Taken
- Indigenous Education Circle meetings:
1. October 19, 2022
2. December 13, 2022
3. February 15, 2023
4. April 19, 2023
5. June 7, 2023
- Facilitate presentations by Indigenous Community Members.
Note: the presentations by Indigenous Community Members are continuing and ongoing.
- Consult Indigenous Community and provide opportunity for input and feedback on initiative and learning opportunities.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process. - Welcome community members to lead special celebrations and learning.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process. - Build capacity with school leadership to foster positive and active relationships with Indigenous Community members.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process.
- Continuing to provide learning opportunities around Indigenous protocols.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process.
Actions to be Taken
- Provide training and networking opportunities for Grade 12 teachers:
- Indigenous Consultants to support learning sessions
- Purchase resources to support course delivery
- Gather feedback from staff and students with regards to the course for continuous improvement.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process.
Actions to be Taken
- Establishment of Indigenous Resource Teacher Positions (3.0 FTE) to work directly with educators in schools on areas need.
- Elementary Focus on Grade 5 and 6 - interweaving Indigenous perspective into the curriculum.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process. - Secondary Focus - Indigenous Studies Courses.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process. - Develop resources to support educators embedding voice.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process. - Continue capacity building of Principals/Vice-Principals, educators and system leaders
Note: this is part of an ongoing process. - Continue to build capacity for on the land learning.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process. - Focus on exploring and expanding French Immersion/Core French resources to support Indigenous Education Learning.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process.