Border Land School Division

This document presents the Border Land School Division's plan for continuous improvement, building upon its annual report. The plan outlines strategic priorities across several key areas: fostering Indigenous perspectives and engagement, promoting Education for Sustainable Development, enhancing literacy and numeracy, supporting mental health and well-being, strengthening the French Immersion program, and preparing students for future careers through technology education and EAL support. The overarching goal is to drive student achievement and cultivate a comprehensive, supportive educational environment.

The session focuses on the state of equity in education report, addressing diversity in education systems. Discussions include barriers to representation for marginalized communities, the importance of a sense of belonging, and the role of school boards in ensuring community demographics are accurately reflected. The conversation also covers mechanisms for enabling voice and equity, community conversations, and the need for attentive public schools to address the individual needs of all students.

This document outlines the St River School Division's strategy for fostering a culture of continuous change and improvement. Key pillars include a shared mission and vision, aligned budget and personnel policies, a policy-oriented board focused on achievement and well-being, and strong, trusting relationships with staff and stakeholders. The division's mission is to develop literate, innovative, and socially responsible citizens, with a vision of 'learning today and shaping tomorrow.' The strategy emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, a coherent instructional system, leadership development, and job-embedded professional development, particularly focusing on literacy and numeracy, to drive sustained improvement and ensure all children's learning needs are met.

The webinar discusses leading the strategic planning process, focusing on creating a strategic plan that reflects community needs and involves stakeholder input. It reviews the board's critical role in the planning process and emphasizes the importance of engaging stakeholders. The discussion includes the history of strategic planning in Mountain View School Division, the Ontario's model, and the four-step process involving preparing to plan, gathering information, developing the plan, and implementing, monitoring progress, and communicating results.

The Border Land School Division's plan for continuous improvement outlines key strategic areas including fostering relationships, engagement, and relevant learning, with a focus on building a culture of care, integrating Indigenous perspectives, and enhancing educational outcomes for Indigenous students. It also addresses Education for Sustainable Development, comprehensive literacy development across five pillars (culture, instruction, access, early childhood, interventions), and numeracy through the Five Strands of Mathematical Proficiency. Additionally, the plan prioritizes mental health and well-being through social-emotional growth, supportive relationships, and community partnerships, alongside efforts to retain and grow the French Immersion program and improve French reading proficiency.