First Nation, Métis and Inuit (Aboriginal Student Success)

FIRST NATION, METIS AND INUIT (ABORIGINAL STUDENT SUCCESS)

Designated Funds
$5,000.00

ERLC plan to support implementation based on regional needs and grant deliverables

Collaboration/Environmental Scan/Needs Assessment

• Session feedback and ongoing needs assessment.
• ERLC board direction.
• Advisory committee continues to provide input.
• Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead Managers and Directors a minimum of twice during the year.

Practice/Goals

• Alberta Education grant deliverables.
• Regional Goals specific to work of ERLC (i.e. Program of Studies, Instruction and Assessment).

Identify Possible Strategies Fall 2010 Advisory Committee Direction

• Book a session on the FNMI Literature Box with Thalia Hartson. Purchase an FNMI literature box for each district and make available for district leaders that attend the session. Once session planned we will forward information to advisory committee.
• FNMI sessions planned to date available at www.erlc.ca click on FNMI focus.
• Your advice and direction for future learning opportunities:
• Book a session on aboriginal games, as well as learning opportunities suggested by Earl Choldin
• Dwayne Donald Aboriginal history of the river valley. Apply technology to the walk so teachers can access later - what are the correct terms to use here for what Leanne asked us for Jann?
• A session on the significance of treaties – access interview with Perry Bellegarde from Debbie Mineault
• A panel identifying current FNMI issues. (Perhaps most suitable for a conference?)
• A workshop on how to integrate FNMI perspective in math and science
• A guided tour of the Bearclaw gallery and link to art program of studies.
• Explore who is offering Aboriginal Studies course – offer support network.
• Explore services of Métis Nation Alberta http://www.albertametis.com/MNAHome/Home.aspx
• Explore services of Métis Nechi Centre http://www.nechi.com/
• Explore videotaping Paula’s classroom environment in Wetaskiwin to model effective/inviting classroom environment and learning center.
• Refer to appendices N-2 and N-3

Action Plan and Measures

• Use program feedback form as primary measure.
• Sessions are attended.
• Ongoing consultation with Advisory Committee.

Implement Action Plan

• Budget - $5,000.00 as well as infrastructure support provided from grant.
• Facilitate coordination of workshops in January
• Facilitate coordination of Learning Together for Success workshop in March
• Pd leadership capacity support provided to the region.

Summative Evaluation

• Program feedback. Refer to appendix N-1
• ERLC Board, District contact, and potential Advisory Committee  feedback.
• Summary report to Alberta Education.