Peter Batt

The meeting agenda includes monitoring reports from the Superintendent regarding asset protection and the maintenance of a positive learning and working environment. Additionally, the Council is scheduled to address business arising from previous proceedings, specifically regarding District Education Council elections and the role of the Student Councillor. A presentation concerning an AI-update will also be conducted.

The New Brunswick Quality Framework (NBQF) serves as a foundational document for early learning and childcare (ELCC) settings, aiming to define quality, improve outcomes for children, and foster continuous improvement through its seven interconnected Quality Areas and Indicators. The ASD-W Early Childhood Services Team implements this framework by supporting inclusion, utilizing quality improvement tools, and delivering professional learning opportunities to enhance pedagogical practice and ensure high-quality ELCC programs.

This report outlines the vision and strategic direction for Wabanaki Education, emphasizing inclusivity, diversity, and the creation of culturally-safe spaces for Indigenous students and families by uplifting Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, and being. Key strategic areas include implementing Enhancement Agreements to support First Nation students, strengthening Wabanaki-centered learning through an Indigenous Education Team, and focusing on Treaty and anti-racism education as part of the District Improvement Plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Future targets for 2026 aim to ensure 100% participation in professional learning for Indigenous student supports, expand Treaty Education, allocate full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for Wabanaki teachers and language courses, and offer Wolastoqey language options for Grade 5 youth. The plan seeks to remove systemic barriers, promote equitable access, and foster respectful relationships.

This discussion paper outlines the strategic direction for improving Anglophone education in New Brunswick, aiming to foster a love of learning from early childhood to graduation and enable all learners to achieve their full potential. The plan focuses on five key areas: refocusing on learning by prioritizing foundational skills such as literacy and numeracy; enhancing learning environments to be safe, positive, and inclusive; addressing student well-being through increased choice and physical activity; enhancing workforce stability by improving recruitment, retention, and professional development for educators; and transforming the education system through initiatives like AI integration, improved teacher preparation, French language programming, mathematics improvement, and level-based learning.

This document presents the results of the "Everyone at Their Best: 10-Year Education Plan," which spans from 2016 to 2026. The plan is structured around nine key priority areas: establishing a culture of belonging and valuing diversity; ensuring pre-school children develop necessary competencies; improving literacy skills; improving numeracy skills; enhancing learning and application in arts, science, trades, and technology; meeting the needs of First Nation children and youth; nurturing healthy values, attitudes, and behaviours; ensuring learners graduate with fundamental French language proficiencies; and fostering learner leadership, citizenship, and entrepreneurial spirit. The report provides measure wordings, targets for 2025-26, and a synopsis of results, primarily for the 2023-24 school year.