Division+Goals

Lord Selkirk School Division Goals for 2009-2010 1. //**Enhance and maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for students and staff**// > 2. //**Improve student academic achievement**// > 3. Enhance school facilities > 4. Build leadership capacity > > 2009/06/17
 * Enhance safety and health in divisional workplaces through the hiring of a Workplace Safety and Health Officer to coordinate activities such as work practices, safety procedures, WHIMS training, job hazard analyses, and policy development. (New)
 * Implement and monitor the LSSD Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan. (New)
 * Implement and enhance the Wellness Plan for students and staff.
 * Continue to offer CPR/First Aid and Defibrillator training for all staff.
 * Collaborate with RCMP to complete S.A.F.E requirements.
 * Approve and implement the revised LSSD Threat Assessment Risk Protocol.
 * **Continue to __offer workshops/presentations for students, staff, parents and the community on the dangers__ of drug/alcohol/gambling addictions and __Internet safety.__**
 * Enhance student achievement on divisional assessments and provincial tests of grade 7 Mathematics and grade 8 English Language Arts, and grade 12 English Language Arts and Mathematics.
 * Plan the final year and the follow-up strategies for the “Understanding Early Years (UEY)” Project.
 * **Focus on positive school culture to increase student engagement and learning.**
 * **Develop a 5-year strategic plan for the integration and expansion of technology in the educational and operational functions of the school division.**
 * Explore the feasibility of full-time Kindergarten in the Division. (New)
 * Increase communication with parents regarding student progress and divisional events/resources.
 * Focus professional development and grade level sharing on the assessment, evaluation and reporting of student achievement.
 * Implement changes to report cards K-12. (New), **Expand the T.A.L.L. (Technology Assisted Literacy and Learning) project to grade 8 and 9 classrooms in the Division.**
 * Increase the retention and graduation rates of aboriginal students.
 * Renovate/redevelop Happy Thought School as the Divisional Early Years Centre for Educational Excellence through the addition of a Daycare and Before-and-After School Facility. (New)
 * Develop more attractive environments through the renovation/restoration of school playgrounds and parking lots.
 * Review storage space and location for confidential documents and information in the Division.
 * Offer the Administrative Internship Program for teachers interested in school administration. (New)
 * Maximize administrative leadership capacity through professional development opportunities.
 * Offer a professional development workshop for Acting Administrators. (New)
 * Implement the “Educational Assistant Skill Development for Working with ASD or At-Risk Behaviour Project” in September- December, 2009. (New)
 * Develop a divisional Mentor/Apprentice program for teacher candidates and their cooperating teachers. (New)