Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education

The 2023-2024 Business Plan for the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education focuses on improving student achievement and well-being by providing high-quality learning opportunities within a culturally responsive setting. Key priorities include focusing on equity by providing culturally responsive learning environments, diversifying the workforce, and implementing accessibility plans. The plan also emphasizes leadership development, provincial alignment through fraud risk management and cybersecurity, and overall well-being and success by efficiently allocating resources and improving student attendance and achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics.

The business plan for the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education focuses on administering the public school system within Cape Breton and Victoria counties, serving over 13,000 students across 38 school sites. Key priorities include improving student achievement and well-being through the implementation of the Regional Improvement Plan and adhering to the principles of the Inclusive Education Policy. Strategic actions involve examining resources for efficient services, supporting schools to improve student attendance, enhancing student well-being, and improving achievement in literacy and mathematics. The plan also emphasizes equity, leadership development, provincial alignment, and newcomer student support.

The 2021-22 Business Plan for the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education (CBVRCE) focuses on supporting student and staff well-being and achievement through the principles of inclusive education. Key priorities include ensuring equitable and culturally responsive education, developing leadership, aligning with provincial policies, and promoting overall well-being and success. The plan addresses challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasizes the importance of adapting and improving educational practices to meet the diverse needs of all students.

The budget includes new and continued supports for students and families, such as Pre-primary programs with outdoor learning environments, Student Support Workers for African Nova Scotian and Indigenous students, and literacy and numeracy support for African Nova Scotian students. The budget assumptions are based on projected information, and the impact of COVID-19 and inflationary pressures are being monitored. The budget also details revenue and expenditure breakdowns, including provincial funding, municipal contributions, and school-based funds.

The budget includes technology refresh funds to maintain instructional devices for students. The new Breton Education Centre will open in September 2024, as a "hub school" model in Cape Breton, integrating Education and Health services in New Waterford. Investments continue in school-based staff to accommodate increased enrollment, with additional classroom teachers, teacher assistants, early childhood educators, and student support workers. The budget aligns with provincial initiatives by adding Schools Plus Facilitators and Community Outreach Workers. Support is provided for the growing newcomer population through a Newcomer Support Social Worker and English as Additional Language support.