Fort La Bosse School Division

This strategic plan outlines the Fort La Bosse School Division's key areas for improvement, focusing on enhancing literacy and numeracy outcomes. It also prioritizes Indigenous Education through the infusion of Indigenous perspectives, promotes Education for Sustainable Development via various projects, and implements a 'Mind Your Health' Mental Health Strategy to improve student well-being, emotional regulation, coping skills, engagement, and reduce aggression. The plan emphasizes the Board's commitment to transparency, accountability, and innovation in providing quality education.

This report for the Fort La Bosse School Division outlines its commitment to preparing students for the future through quality education and lifelong learning in caring environments. The strategic focus areas include improving literacy and numeracy outcomes, enhancing Indigenous education and student attendance, supporting student and staff well-being, and optimizing operational efficiencies. The plan also emphasizes fostering inclusive practices, career development, effective communication, and sustainable development, with the goal of meeting the diverse needs of all students.

The Indigenous Education Framework for Fort La Bosse School Division (2021-2026) focuses on reconciliation through respect and relationships, community engagement, and the infusion of Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum. Key areas include Treaty education for administrators and teachers, cultural activities, and support for Indigenous language programs in collaboration with the Canupawakpa Dakota Nation. The framework aims to address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action by promoting Indigenous knowledge, cultural understanding, and achievement targets for Indigenous students.

The Fort La Bosse Numeracy Plan aims to enhance students' numeracy skills from K-9 to improve their academic success in senior years and beyond. The plan focuses on basic fact improvement and tracking, infusing oral time into every math class for mental math strategies and spiraling curricula, promoting problem-solving skills, implementing common assessment tools, and providing supports such as a numeracy coach and curriculum coordinator. It aligns with the Manitoba Provincial Report Card, emphasizing knowledge, mental math, and problem-solving assessment.

The continuous improvement plan for Fort La Bosse focuses on enhancing student achievement in literacy and numeracy. Key goals include increasing the percentage of students meeting grade-level outcomes in English Language Arts and Mathematics across various grades, implementing intervention plans for students below grade level, and tracking student progress using report card data. The plan also addresses broader initiatives such as Indigenous education, mental health, sustainable development, technology education, career development, and support for at-risk students.