Chinook's Edge School Division by Carolyn McKee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7 en-us 2020-01-09 17:04:45 UTC 2020-01-16 16:52:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Basic Facts jesse_dueck https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429581314 - This school division is located in Innisfail, Alberta and is one of the largest school divisions located within the province.
- composed of 43 schools with 11,122 students.
-  This school division serves communities as far north as Sylvan Lake all the way to Cremona.
- Within the school division there are a variety of French, Hutterite and Christian schools. 
- a variety of K-12, elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as 4 career high schools and a learning centre]]> 2020-01-09 17:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429581314 Teacher Wellbeing carolyn_mckee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429587877 Programs include: 
Each of these programs provide advice and research for the support of physical and mental health for the teachers of CESD. 
]]> 2020-01-09 17:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429587877 Programs for Students carolyn_mckee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429591893 Chinook's Edge School Division provides many platforms and programs for students to encourage their success. Click on the tabs below to find out more about the services they offer their students.  ]]> 2020-01-09 17:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429591893 Specialized Schools and Programs jesse_dueck https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429592115 1. Sundre Learning Centre (part of Sundre High School)  offers flexibility in program and course delivery
2. There are 5 Career High Schools and 1 Off Campus Learning Centre within CESD
- Didsbury, Gasoline Alley, Innisfail, Olds, Sylvan Lake
- part of the off campus learning program within the division that allows students to take core courses off campus, while completing supplementary courses within a school environment
- Three kinds of students:
➢ Full-Time Students (Grade 9-12)
○ Working toward their high school diploma,
Knowledge & Employability Certificate, or
upgrading for post-secondary entrance
➢ Blended Students
○ Enrolled at both Career High and their
traditional school
➢ Adult Learners
○ Upgrading
○ Completing high school diploma or
equivalency 
3. Three Hutterite/ colony schools located within the colonies:
Nuedorf Hutterite school
Pine Hill Hutterite School
Rainbow Colony School 
4. Horizon School (Special needs school) https://www.cesd73.ca/Special%20Needs%20School.php ]]> 2020-01-09 17:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429592115 Central Alberta Demographics carolyn_mckee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429595239 Average Household Income: $82,000
Average Family Income: $94,122
Employment Rate: 63.8%
Language: 95.7% speak English at home
Visible Minority: 7.8% of population who are non-Causasian or non-white and are not First Nations
First Nations: 5.6% of population
Life Expectancy: 80.0 years old

]]> 2020-01-09 17:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429595239 Division Staff and Services carolyn_mckee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429598568 CESD shows its dedication to student wellness and success through the strong presence of significant staff and programs intended to support the students. It appears that most positions are filled at the school level, rather than one individual serving the division at a whole. School population has a large effect on the types of support staff employed, as it is primarily larger schools that have positions such as "Family Wellness Worker" filled.  
These roles are composed of: librarians, Family Wellness Workers, Speech Language Pathologist Assistants, Literacy Intervention teachers,  and Learning Support Teachers. It appears that all schools have at least one Family Wellness Worker, emphasizing the importance that CESD has placed on family wellbeing and its effect on students. ]]> 2020-01-09 17:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429598568 Overview of Schools jesse_dueck https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429608620 - There are 40 different schools within this division with 3 Hutterite/ colony schools, 8 French schools, 1 Christian school, 5 Career High schools and 1 Off Campus Learning Centre 
1. Nuedorf Hutterite School
- population 22 
- grades Kindergarten- 9
2. École Innisfail Middle school (French Immersion)
- population 368;
- grades 5-8
3. Didsbury High school 
- population 295
- grades 9-12
4. Delburne Centralized School 
-population 367
- grades Kindergarten -12
5. Carstairs Elementary School
- population 264
- grades Kindergarten - 2]]> 2020-01-09 17:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429608620 Accountability Pillar Report jesse_dueck https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429631078  Overall, this school division is doing quite well in almost all of the areas covered in this report. There was a recent decline in the Citizenship sector and the parental involvement.  The numbers for these two areas are considered as an "issue" according to the report. Two areas they are considered to be performing "excellent" are "safe and caring" and "education quality". 

With regards to the Accountability Pillar Report for FNMI students, there are a couple areas of concern. First, for grades K-9, the PAT Excellence and Acceptable rates are listed as "low" and as an "issue". Second, the diploma exam participation and Rutherford scholarship and eligibility rate are both rated as "very low" and flagged as a "concern". ]]> 2020-01-09 18:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429631078 I want to work here! carolyn_mckee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429633265 According to press releases in 2019 and 2018, CESD has hired 71 new teachers in the last two years. ]]> 2020-01-09 18:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429633265 Mental Health carolyn_mckee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429642258 CESD shows their support of mental health awareness through their mental health program called YES, which stands for Youth Empowerment and Support. This program is established in schools in Olds, Didsbury, Bowden, Spruce View, Delburne and Elnora. The program provides success coaches who design activities for students and lead group work, however, there was little information about specifics within the program.]]> 2020-01-09 18:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429642258 Social Issues within Central Alberta carolyn_mckee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429646420 Increase in crime rate
Since 2013 there has been a substantial increase in crime rate, with the number of incidents reported increasing from less than 27,000 to almost 35,000. This would indicate that teachers within the area need to be aware of the threats facing families, student safety, and personal safety. it also suggests that it would be beneficial to provide an emphasis on critical thinking, empathy, and actions and consequences within their lessons.

Decreasing Employability
The unemployment rate has increased since 2006 from 3.94% to 10.04% in 2016. Home financial stability contributes to student well-being, consequently, teachers within the division need to be aware of the effects that a potentially unstable home financial environment might cause.  

The attached article includes an interview with the mayor of Red Deer (which is outside of CESD, however a major economic hub within Central Alberta), who elaborates on the issues the community faces with a declining economy and a relatively high crime rate. She provides a sense of hope and positivity, however, as she describes the measures being taken and the changes being made in order to recover from these challenges. ]]> 2020-01-09 18:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429646420 Division's Goals jesse_dueck https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429646955  1. Top priority goal is literacy.  Specifically they have a target of getting 93% of their students reading at grade level.
2. Second goal is academic excellence and to see students reaching beyond the bar currently set. 
3. Third goal is to have each of their students coming out with some sort of a plan for post graduation and to help them with career connections to be "contributing members of society". 
4. Their third goal relates to supporting the staff and the students of the division in their social and and emotional well-being.

]]> 2020-01-09 18:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/429646955 Weekdays 'til 6 carolyn_mckee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/431408432 Weekdays 'til 6 - non emergency emails and texts sent prior to 6pm. Ensures teachers get the rest and break needed to be at their best for their students during the day.]]> 2020-01-14 16:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/431408432 School Division Location (Head Office) jesse_dueck https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/431409133 4904 50th Street
Innisfail, Alberta
T4G 1W4]]> 2020-01-14 16:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/431409133 Staff Health and Wellness Programs carolyn_mckee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/431409148 Wellness Champions for Our Schools and Our Departments 
School Activity and Initiative Planning; Awareness and Staff Support; CESD Wellness Meetings (three/year); Key Resource Distribution
Steering Committee for CESD Staff Health and Wellness
Facilitation of Wellness Champions Meetings; Leadership, Guidance, Support; Strategic planning for CESDD: Analysis and Wellness Surveys
Staff Wellness Worker - Aaryn Manning
Direct 1-on-1 Individual Staff Support; Champions & Steering Committee Support; Professional Learning Sessions; Primary Staff Wellness CESD Contact
Key Partnerships and Resources For Staff Health and Wellness
Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan(ASEBP); ATA Local & Teacher Welfare Committee; Alberta Health Services; Other Jurisdictions
Homewood Health: Our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Immediate Support (24/7); Individual Counselling and Resources; Health, Life Balance, Career Support; Key Person Advice Line
Culture Of Listening, Collaborating, Connecting, Responding, and Celebrating
Teachers Matter, Support Staff Matter; Connecting with Colt School Visits; Mentorship, PLC’s, Cohorts, Teams; Celebrating CESD & Communication
Cultural Norms That Focus on Wellness
Staff Wellness Activity Each Meeting; Relationships Matter at Every Level; Putting Ourselves in the Shoes of Others; Taking Care of One Another
Social Emotional Well-Being For Students and Staff - CESD Goal #4
Social Emotional Framework and Tools; Collective Responsibility; Collaborative Response Model (CRM)Kite Model

]]> 2020-01-14 16:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/431409148 Initiatives for Meeting Goals jesse_dueck https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/431427302 Goals 1 & 2:
- To meet reach their goals of literacy and academic excellence, the Chinook Edge Division has developed a tracking tool within their Literacy Framework looking at areas of challenge and to help with transitions
- using a HLAT (Higher Level Achievement Test) and their conceptually developed math tool (MIPI+) to give teachers "diagnostic information" to use proactively for planning outcomes
http://literacy.cesdhub.com/

Goal 3:
- To assist students in planning for after school, Chinook Division utilizes programs such as MyBlueprint and Dual Credit opportunities with a focus on personalization
- Chinook Division provides students with opportunities to meet with academic counsellors and individuals in the work force
-  Every high school in the division has a "career scope" for the students to focus on planning for future careers 

Goal 4:
- This division has a Social Awareness frame work in place, as well as various programs to provide students and staff with support (Family School Wellness workers, Violence Threat Risk Assessment Support, Students of Concern/High Risk Meetings)
- They also partner with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Child and Family Services as well as various other community support services 
http://selframework.com/

]]> 2020-01-14 17:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/431427302 Issues and Challenges within CESD carolyn_mckee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/431434151 There are four major areas of concern that CESD are focussing on. According to the division's Annual Education Results Report (2018-2019), the areas of inclusive education, transportation, facilities, and staff wellness are all targeted areas for support.
Inclusive Education - CESD emphasizes the increasing and diverse needs of the students, and has provided professional development, classroom supports, and so forth. However, there is a need for further funding, which may not be fulfilled in the coming years.
Transportation - funding for transportation costs has not increased with growing fuel coasts, resulting in inadequate bussing for the school division.
Facilities - with growing communities, school buildings are being pushed to their limits. There are plans to build a new high school in Sylvan Lake, and to then repurpose the current high school as a junior high. There is also a need to do some grade reconfiguration in order to capitalize on the current available space. 
Staff Wellness - CESD places a high priority on staff wellbeing, as indicated by the high number of programs available to the teachers and support staff of the division. Additionally, the division has created a Staff Wellness Steering committee, which is "gathering
data about type of support needed in our schools, aspects of our profession that are causing most challenge, and will
work to determine high leverage strategies to support our educators at all levels" (CESD AERR 2018-2019). ]]> 2020-01-14 17:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/431434151 Carolyn McKee and Jesse Dueck carolyn_mckee https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/432473302 2020-01-16 15:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/carolyn_mckee/3xlp8shvllf7/wish/432473302