Let’s Talk... The New Education Act! Welcome!
Dec 16, 2015
“It is essential to prepare our students for their future,
not our present.”
The Honourable Dave HancockThe Riverbend Ragg Times (September 2010, p. 9)
1) SPEAK OUT Student Engagement Initiative
Online, forums, Annual Conference, Minister’s Student Advisory Council
What is the New Act based on?
... adults (parents/guardians and teachers) should communicate with them more effectively and frequently and adapt to students’ personalized learning styles
...students should take more responsibility for their own education by studying more, paying attention, and supporting each other (Forum results)
WHAT STUDENTS SAID
2) Setting the Direction for Special Needs Education engagement Initiative
2008 (consultation to create new framework)
2009 (proposed framework presented to the Minister)
2010 (the Minister responds with strategies for Curriculum, Capacity Building & Collaboration)
What is the new Act based on?
3) Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans
This initiative has developed a twenty-year vision of an educated Albertan as someone who is ...
What is the new Act based on?
Through Legislation Through Regulation Through Ongoing Discussion, Creativity, and
Innovation throughout the entire system
Turning the Vision into Reality
Draft of Proposed Framework released for Discussion (October 2010)
Legislation finalized and presented to Caucus (RIGHT NOW)
Early to Mid-February: Session commences.
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
Minister requests permission to introduce the new legislation
First reading (No debate) Second Reading (Debate confined to
principles) Referral to Committee (Detailed
examination & amendments) Third Reading (Debate, Amendments) Royal Assent and Proclamation
During the Legislative Session
To provide some basic “nugget” information on what the Act is expected to contain
To help you begin the process of assessing the Act.
Purpose of Tonight
Will the new Act support making the vision a reality?
What excites you?
What questions do you have?
Ultimate Questions
Preamble1) Access to Education2) Opportunities for Learning3) Student Needs & Dispute Resolution4) Governance and Roles5) Financial Responsibility6) Educational Professions & Occupations.
NEW ACT in 7 parts
Tonight we will look at only three parts of the proposed framework document circulated in early October:
The Preamble (which sets out the Vision) Governance and Roles Financial Responsibility
EXAMINATION OF 3 PARTS
To Listen and Learn With your permission, to collect your
questions and comments at the end and share them with our SW MLAs, with my fellow trustees, on my website, through my Insights e-letter
Any problems with mentioning your presence by name?
Any questions?
My Task Tonight
Individually, read through the information provided and note what excites you and any questions you have.
Share questions and comments around the table. All questions and comments valid. Not trying to reach a consensus.
One person to record the questions on the flip chart.
One person to report back.
Your Task Tonight x 3
INTRODUCTIONS!
Please introduce yourself to your table companions by giving your name.
In one or two sentences… why are you here tonight?
But First…
If the Minister were in the room... What would you tell him that you are
excited about? What questions do you have?
YOUR TURN: The Preamble
If the Minister were in the room... What would you tell him that you are
excited about? What questions do you have?
YOUR TURN: Governance & Roles
If the Minister were in the room... What would you tell him that you are
excited about? What questions do you have?
YOUR TURN: Financial Responsibility
To share what you’re excited about, your comments, and your questions with ...
our SW MLAs, The Honourable Dave Hancock and Mr. Fred Horne
with my fellow trustees With the community on my website and
through my Insights e-letterTo share the model of meeting with other
trustees in the province.
NEXT STEPS (ME)
I encourage you To inform your friends and family, fellow
parents, School Councils about the fundamental importance of the new legislation – this “once in a lifetime” opportunity.
Make time to study the new legislation once it is introduced: What do you support? What excites you? What questions do you have?
Let your MLA know!
NEXT STEPS (YOU)