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oard of Trustees
Public Board Meeting Agenda 2015-2016: #11
Date: March 15, 2016
Time: 4:00 p.m.Location: Board Room, Catholic Education Services
9807-106 Street
Phone: 780 441-6002
Web: www.ecsd.net
1. Call to Order
1.1 Opening Prayer Father Dean Dowle
1.2 Roll Call
1.3 Comments from the Public
1.4 Consent AgendaA. Edmonton Catholic Schools Foundation Report C. Olsen, M. Barylo
B. Homeward Trust Youth Systems Committee Involvement J. Carr
1.5 Presentation
1.6 Agenda
2. Minutes
2.1 Minutes of the Previous Meeting
A. January 19, 2016
2.2 Matters Arising from the Minutes
A.
3. Business of the Meeting
3.1 Administrative Business
A. Reports for Information
(i) District Recognition – Alberta’s Top 70 Employers J. Carr
(ii) EXL Award Excellence Among Members of the
Superintendency, Canadian Association of School
System Administrators and Xerox
Barry Litun Executive Director
Council of Alberta School
Superintendents
B. Reports Requiring Action
(i)
3.2 Board Business A. Reports for Information
(i) Community Conversation on Inclusive Education Summary Report L. Kowalczyk
J. Acheson
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Patricia Grell Ward 71 Cindy Olsen Ward 73 Marilyn Bergstra Ward 76
Larry Kowalczyk Ward 72 Debbie Engel Ward 74 Laura Thibert Ward 77
John Acheson Ward 75
SUPERINTENDENT
Joan Carr Page 1 of 2
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3.2 B. Reports Requiring Action
(i) First Reading, Governance Policy, GP#15 Basic & Supplemental
Education Costs
J. Acheson
(ii) Amendment to GP#14, Commitment to Inclusive Communities in
Edmonton Catholic Schools
J. Acheson
Media Break
3.3 New Business
A. Notices of Motion Not for debate
B. Trustee Inquiries Not for debate, for vote only
C. Schedule Special Public Meeting of the Board March 24, 2016 9:15 a.m. J. Acheson
3.4 In-Camera
A.
4.0 Adjournment
4.1 Closing Prayer Father Dean Dowle4.2 Motion to Adjourn
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Patricia Grell Ward 71 Cindy Olsen Ward 73 Marilyn Bergstra Ward 76
Larry Kowalczyk Ward 72 Debbie Engel Ward 74 Laura Thibert Ward 77
John Acheson Ward 75
SUPERINTENDENT
Joan Carr Page 2 of 2
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Report to Trustees of the Edmonton Catholic School BoardFebruary 16, 2016
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Edmonton Catholic Schools Foundation, I am pleased to provide a brief update on the recent direction and activities of the Foundation.
Comprising our Board of Directors are:
Dr. Mona-Lee Feehan (Chair) Dr. Christopher LeungHenry Yip (Vice Chair) Trustee Cynthia OlsenOwen Edmondson (Past Chair) Jackie Fetter
Cory Almquist (Treasurer) Fr. Romano VenturelliKelly Forner (Secretary) Judge Rosanna SaccomaniMary Molloy Cecilia Fenrich (ex-officio)
In 2015, the Foundation affirmed that its ‘raison d’etre’ are the children and youth who attendEdmonton Catholic Schools (ECS). The fundamental platform supporting all that the EdmontonCatholic Schools Foundation wishes to accomplish is based upon Catholic social justice principles and practises. As such, the Foundation refocused its mandate and fundraising efforts to
reflect this reality with a more tangible and meaningful brand: Dreams for Kids Inspired by faith,
embraced by love, and empowered by hope, Dreams for Kids raises funds in support of the Edmonton
Catholic Schools Foundation.
The Edmonton Catholic Schools Foundation wants every child—especially those in need--to have anequal opportunity to succeed in school and in life. Our primary role is to provide additional financialassistance which can help address the challenges our children and youth face today that often prevent
them from attaining the best Catholic educational experience possible. Donations to an annual Dreams
for Kids fundraising campaign are to be directed to the following six Funds, which were created by the
Foundation after consultation with ECS administration, principals and staff:
Guardian Angel Fund – providing support for students with mental health needs Conquer Hunger Fund – supporting healthy school lunch and snack programs
Helping Hands Fund – providing resources to assist schools in addressing student ‘emergencyneeds’ including clothing, shelter, transportation, food, and poverty relief Dream Maker Fund – providing financial support/subsidies to students so they may equitably
participate in school-based retreats, as well as recreational, educational, and socialevents/activities
100 Voices Fund - funding socially and educationally disadvantaged young children whowould significantly benefit from early childhood education, but who do not qualify forgovernment support
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Champion Projects Fund – financial assistance for student-generated short-term projects,which are supported by school administration.
In 16 months and three grant periods, the Foundation distributed nearly $51,000 to 31 schools insupport of their Champion Project submissions. These Projects reinforced Catholic social justice in action, nurtured student leadership skills, and/or supported the spiritual developmentof ECS youth. It is guestimated that the 31 Projects have impacted more than 12,000 students,staff, and community members!
For example,
St. Bonaventure Elementary School’s Friend in Need project received $2,500 to organizeand host a student-centred Faith Development Day.
St. Augustine School received $1,000 for their Helping Hands project. The moniessupported the students in getting out to various charitable organizations to volunteer theirtime in serving community members in need.
St. Timothy’s School was awarded $2,500 for their Faith Friends project which supportsresiliency in students who have been identified as needing extra help because they strugglewith anxiety, may have low self-esteem, and who would benefit from developing strongconnections with supportive staff and fellow students. The funds covered transportation andmaterial costs for service activities, and the creation of a Faith Space for students.
Holy Trinity High School’s Mission Possible project provides students with opportunities tosupport Edmonton communities in a wide variety of ways including: sorting donations atthe Mustard Seed PAC Centre; participating in the River City Clean-up; gift wrapping forthe Salvation Army; attending a Development and Peace seminar; teaching seniors aboutusing computers; and working with Habitat for Humanity. The $2,500 award went towardstransportation costs for students, and to help fund the cost of a meal at Mustard Seed Centre,that was prepared and served by the students.
St. Justin Elementary School received $2,500 towards the construction of a Rosary Garden, which serves as an outdoor place for prayer, while visually highlighting the School’sCatholic identity.
St. Justin’s Rosary Garden
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The Foundation’s fundraising and marketing strategies are based upon the building and nurturing oflong-term relationships with individuals and community stakeholders. Our fundraising efforts are notfocusing on special events such as dinners, auctions, or golf tournaments but rather, in meeting face-to-face with individuals, businesses, community organizations and institutional donors to ask for their‘investment’ in the children and youth being served at Edmonton Catholic Schools--especially thoseaffected by the barrier of poverty.
During the past year, and with the support of staff from the Edmonton Catholic School District,communication and fundraising materials were developed for the Foundation. As well, a fundraisingsoftware system was purchased and implemented. The web-site for the Foundation was also completelyredesigned and rebranded (www.ecsfoundation.ca). On average, each day we have 100 page views and30 new or unique visitors, which is a two-thirds increase over 2014.
Through a limited direct mail Dreams for Kids campaign combined with personal meetings with
prospective supporters over the last few months, the Foundation has been successful in securingapproximately $300,000, of which $135,000 has been designated to the 100 Voices program.
In 2016, we hope to roll-out a comprehensive annual Dreams for Kids public fundraising campaign.
The Foundation has also been successful in establishing more than $85,000 in endowed gifts.
Going forward, the Foundation is cognizant that its long-term financial sustainability must beaddressed. Leadership at the Foundation is reviewing various models being successfully used by other public and separate educational Foundations in the country. Within the current calendar year anappropriate model of sustainability will be presented to the Foundation Board--one which will likelysupport greater collaboration and resource sharing with the Edmonton Catholic School District.
In conclusion, we as Catholics, have much to be proud of, and certainly the Edmonton Catholic School
system is one of them. The Foundation is proud to be a partner in offering its support to ECS and itscountless hard working and dedicated staff.
On behalf of Dr. Mona-Lee Feehan, our Chair, the Board, and the staff of the Edmonton CatholicSchools Foundation, I express our debt of gratitude to the Board of Trustees for their continued support,to Joan Carr and her senior leadership team for their wisdom and generosity, and finally, to the principals and staff of ECS for their selfless and exemplary leadership.
Marc Barylo
Executive Director
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oard of Trustees
Public Board Meeting Agenda 2015-2016: #9
Date: January 19, 2016
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Board Room, Catholic Education Services9807-106 Street
Phone: 780 441-6002
Web: www.ecsd.net
1. Call to Order
1.1 Board Chair Bergstra called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Father Julian began the meeting with the Opening Prayer.
Father Jullian
1.2 Present: Absent
Marilyn Bergstra, Board ChairJohn Acheson, Vice-Chair
Debbie Engel
Patricia Grell
Larry Kowalczyk
Laura Thibert
Cindy Olsen
1.3 Comments from the Public
There were no comments scheduled.
1.4 Consent Agenda
Trustee Grell moved that the Consent Agenda that includes the following item be approved as
circulated.
A.
Update February 6, 2016 Community Conversation on Inclusive EducationCarried
1.5 Presentations
There were no presentations scheduled.
1.6 Agenda
Trustee Grell moved that the agenda of the January 19, 2016 Public Meeting of the Board be
approved as circulated and as follows:
• a recess be called at 5:30 p.m.
• the Board go in-camera following the meeting.
Carried
2. Minutes
2.1 Minutes of the Previous Meeting
A. December 8, 2015
Trustee Thibert moved that the Board approves the minutes of the December 8, 2015 Public
Meeting of the Board as circulated.
Trustee Grell moved to reword the motion by her in 2.2A.
The Board Chair ruled that the minutes would remain as circulated.
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On the question by the Chair, the Board supported the ruling by the Chair.
Opposed: P. Grell In Favour: J. Acheson
D. Engel
L. Kowalczyk
L. Thibert
M. Bergstra
The motion to approve the minutes as circulated was……. Carried
Opposed: P. Grell In Favour: J. Acheson
D. Engel
L. Kowalczyk
L. Thibert
M. Bergstra
B. January 12, 2016 Special Meeting
Trustee Kowalczyk moved that the Board approves the minutes of the January 12, 2016
Special Public Meeting of the Board as circulated.
Carried
2.2 Matters Arising from the Minutes
There were no matters arising from the previous minutes.
3. Business of the Meeting
3.1 Administrative Business
A. Reports for Information
(i) End Poverty in a Generation Analysis and Recommendations
Trustee Kowalczyk moved that the Board receives as information the report End Poverty
in a Generation Analysis and Recommendations. Carried
(ii) Five Marks of Catholic School Identity Implementation Plan 2015 - 2018
Trustee Kowalczyk moved that the Board receives the report “Five Marks of Catholic
School Identity Implementation Plan 2015-2018” as information.
Carried
(iii) Walking Distance to Bus Stops
Trustee Engel moved that based on the analysis and review of the impact of moving bus
stop locations, as well as previous experience with this issue, that the current
transportation practices regarding bus stop locations are maintained as status quo.
Carried
Opposed: L. Kowalczyk In Favour: J. Acheson
D. Engel
P. Grell
L. Thibert
M. Bergstra
At 5:30 p.m. the Board Recessed.
At 5:35 p.m. the Chair called the meeting to order.
B. Reports Requiring Action (i) Declaration of Surplus Site (Matt Berry)
Trustee Acheson moved that the Board of Trustees declares the Matt Berry school site
surplus to the needs of the Edmonton Catholic School District.
Carried
Opposed: P. Grell
M. Bergstra
In Favour: J. Acheson
D. Engel
L. Kowalczyk
L. Thibert
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(ii) Appointment of External Auditor for the 2015-2016 Year
Trustee Engel moved that the Board of Trustees appoints Grant Thornton LLP as external
auditor for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2016.
Carried
3.2 Board Business
A. Reports for Information
There were no reports scheduled.
3.2 B. Reports Requiring Action
There were no reports scheduled.
3.3 New Business
A. Notices of Motion
Trustee Bergstra placed the following Notice of Motion on the table:
That a collaborative initiative between municipal and provincial governments, not-for-profit
stakeholders, and our school district to address youth homelessness. The vision is the
development of a comprehensive wrap-around model of supports
Trustee Grell placed the following Notice of Motion on the table:
That at the earliest convenience, the Board of Trustees takes the recommendations provided bythe Administration on the End Poverty Report and do its own study of how the Board can
support the City’s Initiatives and implement the recommendations in our District from a
governance perspective.
B. Trustee Inquiries
There were no inquiries.
C. Public Meeting of the Board Minutes
Trustee Kowalczyk moved that:
• the minutes of the Public Board Meetings be posted on the web within three business
days after the meeting and further,
• that the notes of the Audit and Finance Committee and the Governance and Priorities
committee meetings be posted on the Board’s portal, DRAFT form, within three business
days.
Carried
D. Expenditures Over $500,000
Trustee Kowalczyk moved that the Administration, when making an expenditure of $500,000
or more, bring it to the Board’s attention at the first possible Public Meeting of the Board.
Carried
4.0 Adjournment
4.1 Father Julian said the Closing Prayer.
4.2 Trustee Engel moved that the meeting adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Carried
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Edmonton Catholic School Board
Summary Report
Community Conversation on Inclusion
Submitted to: Trustee Larry Kowalczyk (Chair of the Committee)Trustee John Acheson (Co-Chair of the Committee)
Submitted by: Corrie Ziegler, Facilitator, Edmonton Regional Learning ConsortiumThérèse deChamplain-Good, Executive Director, Edmonton RegionalLearning Consortium
Date: February 16, 2016
Appendix I: Invitation to Attend
Appendix II: Agenda
The following information provides a summary of the dist rict sponsored “CommunityConversation on Inclusion” event, held on February 6, 2016, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at theGenesis Center.
Before the Event:
An invitation (see Appendix I) to attend the Community Conversation on Inclusion was sent to allschool council chairs, principals, parents and teachers via district email. 139 people registeredfor the event:
Parents: 69Teachers 23Administrators 15Consultants 14Educational Assistants 7Community Members/Societies 11
During the Event:
The total number of people that attended the event equaled 138. Fifty-three people registered but
did not attend. Fifty-two people attended the event but did not register.
The event began with an opening prayer by Fr. Julian Bilyj and greetings from Trustees Kowalczyk
and Acheson. Participants heard 15-minute presentations from individuals representing six
groups/societies: Alberta Education, Edmonton Catholic Schools, Alberta Teachers’ Association,
Edmonton Down Syndrome, Autism Edmonton, and the Learning Disabilities Association of
Alberta: Edmonton Chapter. Following the presentations, participants engaged in conversation
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around the following question: What did you hear from all six presentations that you believe are
important considerations for creating an inclusive education model for Edmonton Catholic
Schools? After the lunch break, participants engaged in discussion around a second question:
What do you believe are the 5 - 6 key elements of an effective and functional Inclusive Education
Model for the Edmonton Catholic School District? The day ended with closing remarks by Trustee
Kowalczyk and a closing prayer by Fr. Julian Bilyj.
The entire day was facilitated by Corrie Ziegler, from the Edmonton Regional Learning
Consortium. A brief discussion about the purpose for the day, norms for collaboration, and
process for working together created a positive approach for the discussion that followed.
Participants were asked to identify table facilitators, timers, recorders, and use a talking stick to
ensure all voices were heard.
The agenda for the event is included in Appendix II along with a link to the power point usedthroughout the day.
Summary of Participant Responses:
Total number of participants that provided responses to the two worksheets outlined below = 113One parent left very early in the morning, feeling frustrated and commented: “why are we doingthis again?”
Total number of people per “group” that provided responses:
Parents = 31 (one provided an email response)Teachers = 22Administration (Principals and Assistant Principals) = 18
Educational Assistants = 7Community Members/Societies = 4Mixed Group (Combination to teachers, principals, society members, presenters) = 31
Seven Trustees and three Consultants were in attendance, and submitted responses to worksheetA and B. These responses are not included in the total number of responses and are provided forinformation and comparison purposes only.Presenters were in attendance but did not submit responses.
Summary of Responses to Worksheet A
Worksheet A: What did you hear from all six presentations that you believe are importantconsiderations for creating an inclusive education model for Edmonton Catholic Schools?
Considerations are listed in order from the highest total number of comments to the lowest totalnumber of comments related to each consideration.Bulleted phrases under each consideration are examples of responses related to the consideration,and are included to provide deeper understanding of the consideration.
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Considerations Number of times the consideration was recorded by each groupParent s
Teachers Administrators EducationalAssistants
CommunityMembers/Societies
MixedGroups
Total Trustees Consulta
1. ProvideTeachers and EAsadequate fundingand time duringthe instructionalday to:
developexpertise andinstructionalmaterials
collaborate andconference the
parents engage in
effective,research basedPD
learn about andapply bestpractices
coding anddocumentation
learn to use
technologyeffectively
support new
teachers
increase pay toattract qualifiedstaff
8 19 12 2 1 11 53 12 1
2. Provideadequate, effectiveresources/fundsfor teachers,
students, parentsfor: psycho-
educationalassessments
smaller class
sizes
8 6 3 1 2 7 27 1 1
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specializedsupports
EAs in everyclassroom
ramps and
facilityupgrades
creatingdeeper/broader awareness ofexistingexcellentresources
3. Workcollaborativelywith all
stakeholders: Recognize
parentalexpertise/bias
takes a villageto raise a childapproach
Decisions madelocally
Advocacysupport
8 4 1 1 0 5 19 2
4. Choice ofprograms:
Inside/outsideschool
Congregatedand segregated
Equal access
Revive someprograms
4 2 2 2 2 7 19 1 0
5. Leverage use of
Multi DisciplinaryTeams: Support for
teachers is notequal/consistent (eg. Not allMDT membersoffer the same
7 3 4 0 1 3 18 2 0
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quality ofservices, not allprograms offerthe same levelsof supports
Should work tobuild capacityof EAs
Should work
directly withspecial needschildren
6. Supportstudents’ social
development:
students with
behaviorchallenges posethe greatestchallenge
provide mentalhealth supports
teach life skills provide
behaviorsupport teams
3 5 1 3 2 2 16 0 0
7. Support EAsthrough: Training
increase FTE
allowing theright person forthe job
allowing EA tomove up thegrades with thestudent
1 1 6 1 0 6 15 5 0
8. Need forcommon districtvision and values: High academic
standards See differences
as ordinary Build
5 3 3 0 0 2 13 1 0
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on/celebratestrengths
Remove stigma
9. Need forTransparency
Build trust Spiritual
inclusion(katholos)
School are“truly’
welcoming Not always
about dollars
7 0 3 0 0 3 13 0 0
10. Advocacy andClear
Communicationabout Funding Lobbying AE
Provide
clear/consistent explanationsto parentsabout fundingfor childrenwith specialneeds
6 3 1 0 0 2 12 5 0
11. Leadership Hold teachers
accountable Create plans for
evaluating theeffectiveness ofinitiatives, bestpractices, etc.
Create “families
of schools” that
explore creativesolutions
Advocate for
changes inUNIFORcollectiveagreements
0 6 6 0 0 0 12 0 0
12. Policy vs 0 2 0 0 2 1 5 3 0
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Practice ECSD and AE
alignment – bridge the gap
Should practice
affect policy orthe other wayaround?
Need forflexibility – local decisionmaking
13. Work withUniversities toprovide much moretraining around
inclusion
0 1 0 0 0 3 4 0 0
Top 3 Considerations by Group:
Parents:
1. Provide Teachers and EAs adequate funding and time during the instructional day2. Provide adequate, effective resources/funding for teachers, students, parents3. Work collaboratively with all stakeholders
Teachers:
1. Provide teachers and EAs adequate funding and time during the instructional day
2. Provide adequate, effective resources/funding for teachers, students, parents11. Leadership
Administration:
1. Provide teachers and EAs adequate funding and time during the instructional day6. Support EAs11. Leadership
Educational Assistants:
6. Support students’ social development 4. Choice of Programs1. Provide teachers and EAs adequate funding and time during the instructional day
Community Members
Numbers too small
Mixed Group:
1. Provide teachers and EAs adequate funding and time during the instructional day
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2. Provide adequate resources for teachers, students, parents5. Choice of Programs
Summary of Responses to Worksheet B
Worksheet B: What do you believe are 5 – 6 key elements of an effective and functional inclusiveEducational Model for Edmonton Catholic Schools?
Key elements are listed in order from the highest total number of comments to the lowest totalnumber of comments.
Number of times the key element was recorded by each group
Key Elements Parents Teachers Administrators(Principals andAssistantPrincipals)
EducationalAssistants
CommunityMembers/Societies
MixedGroups
Total Trustees Consulta
1. Choice and
equal access toprograms for allstudents: flexibility to
move in and outof segregatedclasses asneeded
one size doesnot fit all
consistency in
programdelivery foreach programoffered
all programs
focused onlearner needsthat fullyengage thestudents
consistent
funding andsupport for allstudents(including“regular or non-coded” from
pre-school tograde 12)
4 4 4 4 3 12 31 2 0
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flexibility -decisions madeat the schoollevel based onlearner needs
2. Communicationwith allstakeholders Clear and
shared vision
Inclusion is firstchoice
Faith based Removing the
stigma ofchildren with
special needs value based
strength based transparent
trulywelcoming allstudents
8 3 2 1 1 9 24 0 0
3. Ongoing,trusting andmeaningful
collaborationamongst allstakeholders: Alberta
Education Board
ATA
Societies Communities
Parents
Teachers, EAs,
MDT, etc.
2 4 2 1 0 9 18 0 1
4. Adequatefunding: Advocate the
province formore funding
Advocate forblock funding
3 3 2 0 0 5 13 4 0
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Use district’s
$18 million tosupportinclusion
Continuation of
funding (nobreaks infunding whenstudent needsto bereassessed)
5. Inclusion shouldinclude:
social goals(recess,working with
others,behavior, etc.)
physical activity
inquiry
universaldesign forlearningapproach
reconsider theimpact of IPPs
2 2 0 1 7 0 12 0 0
6. ProfessionalDevelopment foradministrators,teachers and EAs
ongoing
proactive
mandatory for
some teachers
during theschool day
use of effective
PD models
0 4 2 2 2 3 12 1 0
7. Enhancedsupport forEducationalAssistants: training and PD
increased pay ability to move
1 3 1 2 1 3 11 1 0
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with the childup the grades
genuine
recognition
placement of
EAs in everyclass
8. Hire enoughspecializededucation teachersto meet the rangeof special needs
1 2 2 1 0 2 8 0 1
9. Create Policy:
cross ministry based on
learner needs
in theclassroom
researchedbased
1 1 1 0 0 4 7 1 0
10. Efficient andeffective use ofresources:
effective use of
technology
create deeper
awareness ofexistingresources
training in howto useresourceseffectively
2 1 0 0 1 3 7 0 0
11. Accountability: Board
Teachers
learning
coaches parents
MDT
3 0 1 0 0 1 5 1 0
12. Earlyscreening/coding
appropriatefunding tosupport
0 1 1 1 1 1 5 0 0
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value teacherjudgment
ongoing
13. Support foradvocacy for
parents andstudents – separatefrom the schoolboard
3 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0
14. Work withUniversities tobetter prepareteachers to supportinclusion
1 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 1
15. LearningCoaches
both studentlearningcoaches andteacherlearningcoaches
reduce paperwork solearningcoaches canwork withstudents
0 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0
16. Divide ECSDschools intoregions: provide
support basedon the studentneeds in theregion
share
resources, bestpractices, PD
1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0
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Top 2 Key Elements by Group:
Parents:
1. Choice and equal access to programs for all students
2. Communication with all stakeholders
Teachers:
1. Choice and equal access to programs for all students3. Ongoing, trusting and meaningful collaboration amongst all stakeholders
Administration:
1. Choice and equal access to programs for all students3. Ongoing, trusting and meaningful collaboration amongst all stakeholders (tied with other keyelements)
Educational Assistants:1. Choice and equal access to programs for all students6. Professional Development for administrators, teachers and EAs (tied with other key elements)
Community Members
Numbers too small
Mixed Group:
1. Choice and equal access to programs for all students2. Communication with all stakeholders (tied with other key elements)
End of Session Evaluation Comments:
Overall Comments:
Great opportunity to network with other parents Good community building and sharing
Good idea to have a meeting like this with all stakeholders involved to communicateeveryone’s thoughts and opinions Fantastic initiative from our board
I love the courage of our district even in the midst of considerable controversy
Good start
Thank you!!
It is important to put this into practice
Content/Presentations:
Learned about (new) old resources available that schools have not shared Good learning experience for me – lots of listening
Variety of speakers was excellent
Speakers were short enough and engaging
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Would have been beneficial to have Inclusion Alberta speak generally as opposed to onlyspeaking to 3 specific groups
As an alternative to focusing on 3 individual populations perhaps present a more globalperspective of inclusions. (e.g. Have representation from Inclusion Alberta inform membersabout the future for our inclusive students in our society.)
I was disappointed that mental health wasn’t included in the conversation. This poses asignificant challenge to inclusive education and it was excluded from the conversation.
This information session was very informative especially for us newer parents
Presentations were good but a bit repetitive
Would love to find out more of how this helped to make any changes that might need to beput in place to make differences to all
Would have enjoyed hearing what is working/positive as well as negative
Facilitation/Logistics:
Really appreciated the attention to process, including reminders: equity, active listening,and the talking sticks
Greatly organized by the ERLC Corrie did a wonderful job moderating Good as quite fast moving
Amazing format
More time to talk – fewer speakers, more time
Time for table talk was adequate We need more time in between to discuss
More interaction needed
The groups being split was awesome so that everyone had a chance to really share what wefeel
Would have benefited from interacting with teachers, administration and board, not justlike parents
Should have had a larger venue – multiple community conversations are needed. Verysmall representation of all groups/stakeholders
Need to be more specific on who is invited. At our table the invitation was given to one
parent, by a teacher. Another parent was invited by a principal, and another parentreceived the invitation on an old email list.
We registered and have the email to confirm our registration but somehow we did not get
registered. No reminders were sent. This happened to more than one school team
Hosting on Saturday morning is good
Saturday morning was a good time for all involved
Thanks for it not being a full day Thanks for respecting everyone’s time but we would have preferred a longer time
The session was extremely beneficial and could perhaps be held at each school
Awesome lunch, snacks and the warm welcome
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Suggestions for Next Steps:
More sessions so more can attend – perhaps 4 quadrants of the city – incorporate into PAID
PD
Should be done/offered again Please repeat again
More events – the conversation needs to be ongoing
Another session – lots of people were not able to get in
There was a voice for the teachers but not one for what the parents wanted to share
Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium (ERLC) Observations and Reflections:
ERLC was honored and pleased to facilitate the Community Conversation event and wouldwelcome the opportunity to work with the Edmonton Catholic School Board once again as theymake decisions related to the ideas and responses listed in this report.
Should the decision be made to repeat the Community Conversation?ERLC offers the following suggestions and considerations:
Continue to involve ERLC in planning the event, from beginning to end. Consider seating participants in mixed groups (e.g. parents, teachers, leaders, etc.) so
participants can learn from each other and broaden their perspectives. Consider contracting ERLC to manage all logistics: invitations, registration, confirmation of
registration, venue, food and beverages, etc. to enhance continuity, efficiency and avoidconfusion.
As ECSD moves forward with inclusion, ERLC would be pleased to offer tailored and targeted professional learning sessions to various stakeholders’ groups:
Parents: information sessions, etc.
Teacher Assistants and Teachers: professional learning sessions, communities of practice
that could address the range of topics listed in the responses
Leaders: Build a common vision around inclusion, create a culture of trust, etc.
Work with entire school staffs or groups of school staffs to create a culture of inclusion, aclear communication plan, and a collaborative approach to supporting all students.
ERLC could also coordinate professional learning sessions with various societies andagencies, showcasing the supports and resources already available but not used.
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Appendix I - Invitation to Attend
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Appendix II - Agenda
EDMONTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON INCLUSION
February 6, 2016
Agenda
1. Opening Prayer - Fr. Julian Bilyj
2. Greeting - Trustee Larry Kowalczyk (Chair of Committee)
3.
Opening Remarks - Trustee John Acheson (Co-Chair of Committee)
4. Moderator - Corrie Ziegler
5. Presenters:
Kelly Hennig (Alberta Education)
Barb Brochu and Corine Gannon (Edmonton Catholic Schools)
Kathy MacIsaac (Alberta Teachers’ Association)
6. Table Talk: What did you hear from the three presentations that you believe are
important
considerations for creating an inclusive education model for Edmonton Catholic
Schools?7. Presenters:
Rosalind Mosychuk (Edmonton Down Syndrome Society)
Brooke Pinsky (Autism Edmonton)
Karen Popal (Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta: Edmonton Chapter
8. Table Talk: What did you hear from all six presentations that you believe are important
considerations for creating an inclusive education model for Edmonton Catholic
Schools? (One worksheet per table will be handed in to Corrie) 9. Lunch
10. Table Talk: What do you believe are the 5 - 6 key elements of an effective and functional
Inclusive Education Model for the Edmonton Catholic School District? (One worksheetper table will be handed in to Corrie)
11. Closing Remarks - Trustee Larry Kowalczyk
12. Closing Prayer - Fr. Julian Bilyj
Link to power point used at the session: http://bit.ly/1IbEQIJ
http://bit.ly/1IbEQIJhttp://bit.ly/1IbEQIJ
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