Showing posts with label Alberta School Councils' Association. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alberta School Councils' Association. Show all posts
Friday, February 3, 2012
Alberta School Councils' Association Webinar
The Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) is offering a free School Council Best Practices webinar for school councils. You can choose from one of four break out sessions: Advise/Lobby/Decide; Engaging Your School Community; Fundraising; and School Council Governance. Multiple dates are available for participation.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Alberta School Councils' Association Response to Education Minister's 10-point Plan
The Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) posted a media release in response to the Education Minister's announcement:
Education Plan Identifies Significance of the Parents’ Voice
The release of Minister Lukaszuk’s 10‐point plan for education in Alberta includes creating a stronger voice for parents in the system to supplement the work of school councils.
Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) is identified in the plan to work with the department on new initiatives to strengthen parental input and develop supports for online interaction with parents.
“We are pleased that the voice of parents is recognized for its value in education and is incorporated into the plan,” said ASCA President, Marilyn Sheptycki. “Strengthening the role parents play in student success will benefit education and we look forward to implementing strategies with the Minister.”
A result of extensive consultation, including conversations with parents on school councils, produced the plan to affect an immediate difference for students and will form the basis for future legislation.
The 10‐point plan also captures the Association’s perspectives on full‐day Kindergarten, student travel times, provincial achievement testing, supporting First Nations students and parental choice.
Promoting parental involvement in public education through school councils, ASCA appreciates the commitment to opportunities reflecting parents as partners in the education system.
Education Plan Identifies Significance of the Parents’ Voice
The release of Minister Lukaszuk’s 10‐point plan for education in Alberta includes creating a stronger voice for parents in the system to supplement the work of school councils.
Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) is identified in the plan to work with the department on new initiatives to strengthen parental input and develop supports for online interaction with parents.
“We are pleased that the voice of parents is recognized for its value in education and is incorporated into the plan,” said ASCA President, Marilyn Sheptycki. “Strengthening the role parents play in student success will benefit education and we look forward to implementing strategies with the Minister.”
A result of extensive consultation, including conversations with parents on school councils, produced the plan to affect an immediate difference for students and will form the basis for future legislation.
The 10‐point plan also captures the Association’s perspectives on full‐day Kindergarten, student travel times, provincial achievement testing, supporting First Nations students and parental choice.
Promoting parental involvement in public education through school councils, ASCA appreciates the commitment to opportunities reflecting parents as partners in the education system.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
School Councils and Parents: Teleconference with Education Minister, Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk
The following notice was distributed today by the Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA):
PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO ALL PARENTS AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY MEMBERS
The Minister of Education is hosting a teleconference with parents on school councils at 7:45 pm on November 29th to discuss education.
The Minister believes that parents play an important role in the education system, and is interested in hearing directly from them.
Parents and School Council representatives are invited to participate in the conference call with the Honourable Thomas Lukaszuk, Minister of Education to discuss priorities for the next several months for Alberta's education system.
Participants are encouraged to gather as a group to dial in where possible.
The call will begin at 7:45 PM on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 and will take approximately 1 hour.
Please dial in at least 15 to 20 minutes ahead of time to the number listed below, as it will take time for all participants to be queued into the call and ensure participation.
Dial in information: 1-888-789-9572
Conference ID: # 5634664
When participants dial in they will be greeted by a conference operator asking for the conference ID, the person's name, school and school authority. Participants will be able to ask a limited number of questions following the Minister's comments.
All questions and responses will be heard by all participants and the Minister will answer as many questions as possible in the time allotted. If you experience any problems during the conference call, please stay on the line to speak to the operator.
If participants have any questions in the days leading up to the teleconference, please contact Maureen Melnyk, Education Manager, Learning Supports & Information Management, at maureen.melnyk@gov.ab.ca or by telephone at 780-427-6272, or by calling toll free at 310-0000.
PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO ALL PARENTS AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY MEMBERS
The Minister of Education is hosting a teleconference with parents on school councils at 7:45 pm on November 29th to discuss education.
The Minister believes that parents play an important role in the education system, and is interested in hearing directly from them.
Parents and School Council representatives are invited to participate in the conference call with the Honourable Thomas Lukaszuk, Minister of Education to discuss priorities for the next several months for Alberta's education system.
Participants are encouraged to gather as a group to dial in where possible.
The call will begin at 7:45 PM on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 and will take approximately 1 hour.
Please dial in at least 15 to 20 minutes ahead of time to the number listed below, as it will take time for all participants to be queued into the call and ensure participation.
Dial in information: 1-888-789-9572
Conference ID: # 5634664
When participants dial in they will be greeted by a conference operator asking for the conference ID, the person's name, school and school authority. Participants will be able to ask a limited number of questions following the Minister's comments.
All questions and responses will be heard by all participants and the Minister will answer as many questions as possible in the time allotted. If you experience any problems during the conference call, please stay on the line to speak to the operator.
If participants have any questions in the days leading up to the teleconference, please contact Maureen Melnyk, Education Manager, Learning Supports & Information Management, at maureen.melnyk@gov.ab.ca or by telephone at 780-427-6272, or by calling toll free at 310-0000.
Friday, September 23, 2011
STOP the CUTS
At last night's CAPSC meeting, parents expressed interest in connecting with STOP the CUTS. This is a joint advocacy effort supported by the Alberta Teachers' Association, the Alberta School Boards' Association and the Alberta School Councils' Association.The website offers information, advocacy tips and an opportunity to tell your school's story.
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