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Edmonton Regional Learning

Consortium (ERLC)

Regional Curriculum Implementation Plan

Grant 2008-0653

University of Alberta Faculty of Education

Aspen View Regional Division ♦ Black Gold Regional Division ♦ Edmonton Catholic Schools ♦ Edmonton Public School District ♦ Elk Island Separate Regional Division ♦ Elk Island Public Schools♦ Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division ♦ Fort McMurray Catholic Schools ♦ Fort McMurray Public School District ♦ Grande Yellowhead Regional Division ♦ Greater St. Albert CatholicSchools ♦ Living Waters Catholic Regional Division ♦ Northern Gateway Regional Division ♦ Parkland School Division ♦ Pembina Hills Regional Division ♦ St. Albert Protestant Schools ♦ St.Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools ♦ Sturgeon School Division ♦ Band Schools ♦ Charter Schools ♦ Independent Schools

Alberta Teachers’ Association

Alberta Home & School Councils’ Association

Association of School Business Officials of Alberta

College of Alberta School Superintendents

Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium Curriculum Implementation Plan

Grant 2008-0653

2008-2009 (Year 1 of 3)

Submitted to Alberta Education By

Val Olekshy On behalf of the districts in the

Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium December 2008

Alberta School Boards’ Association

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APPENDICES

A Curriculum Implementation Beliefs B Fall Advisory Committee Summary C Advisory Committee Members 2008-09 D District Contacts Consultation - June 20 email E Month at a Glance Sept to February 2008-09 F Regional Math Plan 2008-09 G Emerging Technologies to Support Regional PD needs H Program Feedback I Budget

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Background Alberta Education has provided an annual grant of $716,000.00 per year for three years (2008-09; 2009-10; 2010-11) for school jurisdictions in the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium (ERLC) region to provide curriculum implementation support, which aligns with Alberta Education’s Curriculum Implementation schedule. The grant deliverables request that a comprehensive plan that meets the expectations of Alberta Education and matches the needs and direction of zone three districts is developed. The regional plan is based on the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC) beliefs surrounding curriculum implementation (Appendix A – Beliefs about Curriculum Implementation) as well as components identified in the Guide to Comprehensive PD Planning (www.erlc.ca). The ARPDC believes that effective implementation requires the development of a plan that focuses on effective collaboration, support for teaching practice that aligns with the content being implemented and learning opportunities that model effective adult learning.

Collaboration and communication are the most essential elements for developing a regional plan to support implementation. Effective curriculum implementation is a shared responsibility for all stakeholders and the ERLC facilitates a collaborative process, primarily through advisory committees, to support stakeholders with their work supporting implementation. Consultative structures that model collaboration lead to deeper understanding about effective implementation approaches and a shared commitment to supporting adult learning for students’ sake.

Learning opportunities provided are designed to build teachers*, (e.g., *all those involved with supporting student learning) capacity and practice. ERLC programs have the potential to support a teacher’s practice and professional growth plan based on the knowledge, skills and attributes required for permanent certification. ERLC programs are based on the content of the program of studies and/or the intent of ministry initiatives and instructional and assessment strategies that have the potential to best support student learning.

Effective adult learning is meaningful, purposeful, timely and provided through a variety of learning opportunities. Adult learning is developmental and contextual, interactive, continuous and reflective. A wide variety of program designs exist and when developed in a comprehensive manner have the potential to form a most effective comprehensive plan. Effective implementation plans must be systemic, systematically planned and sustained to best support adult learning for students’ sake.

Effective Collaboration

Effective Practice Effective

Adult Learning

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Effective curriculum implementation leads to a change in practice that enhances student learning. The ERLC Curriculum Implementation Plan is designed to support teachers and is based on consultation with zone three advisory committees, session feedback and conversations with district contacts. (Appendix B - Fall Advisory Committee Meeting Summary and Appendix C the list of 2008-09 advisory committee members.) We view our work as “support for implementation” being the end result, and use the ARPDC beliefs about successful implementation to guide our work. Planning for effective professional development programs, using the Guide to Comprehensive PD Planning, is the format and process we follow to reach our end. Regional Characteristics The following project plan has been developed with consultation, advice and direction from the regional advisory committees (fall 2008) (Appendix B/C) and a gathering of district contacts in June 2008 (Appendix D). The districts send representatives to the advisory committee – as they are able – dependent on district resources. The ERLC facilitates learning opportunities for eighteen school districts as well as charter, private and band schools in our region. The 18 districts in the ERLC region that had opportunities to be involved with conversation about a regional plan to support implementation and that may have sent representatives to fall advisory committee meetings, June planning meeting for district contacts or the fall curriculum coordinator meeting include:

Aspen View Regional Division Grande Yellowhead Regional Division Black Gold Regional Division Greater St. Albert Catholic Regional Division Edmonton Catholic Schools Living Waters Catholic Regional Division Edmonton Public Schools Northern Gateway Regional Division Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division Parkland School Division Elk Island Public Schools Pembina Hills Regional Division Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division St. Albert Protestant Separate School District Fort McMurray Public Schools St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Separate District

Sturgeon School Division

The region includes:

• A large number of districts with diverse needs including jurisdictional and AISI priorities. • A large geographic area. • Districts that must travel a distance to attend sessions in Edmonton, (e.g., 6 districts

include schools more than 3 – 5 hours away from Edmonton). • District who are increasingly using technology to access professional development. • Jurisdictions with limited access to supply teachers. • Districts that have a significant percentage of new teachers including teachers from out

of province who are not familiar with the Alberta Program of Studies.

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Grant Deliverables and ERLC Planned Actions 2008 -2009 Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium $716,000.00 (each year for 3 years)

Connecting the Dots ERLC Goals Goal 3: Coordinate, broker, and act as a referral centre to assist stakeholders’ access to available professional development resources. Outcomes ERLC coordination services are responsive to stakeholder needs Actions ERLC will allocate funds to hire additional team members (e.g., program coordinators, contractors) to support the region and the work identified in the project plan as well as offset office infrastructure. Metrics

• Audited Budget • Sample of Session evaluations

completed by PD participants - question specific to ERLC services

• Workshop register • Survey of educational stakeholders

contacts. • Survey of Alberta education contacts

Grant Deliverables 1. Annual base funding in the amount of $75,000 will be provided to assist with operational and equity issues. This is targeted for such items as administrative support, coordination, research, staffing, and sustainable human resources funds for teleconferencing and videoconferencing.

Results

Performance Measure Target Result 08-09

Result 09-10

Result 10-11

Audited Financials completed

Agent Board Audit

Sample comments from program participants that indicated satisfaction with ERLC services

Sample of Comments Received

Number of Learning opportunities offered increased (e.g., more team members more services)

675

Variety of delivery approaches for Learning opportunities offered increased

Video conferencing,

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as evident in the workshop register pod casting, archived

video Percentage of stakeholders accessing these services that are satisfied.

95%

Percentage of Alberta Education contacts that are satisfied.

95%

Connecting the Dots ERLC Goals Goal 1 Facilitate professional development, which supports the effective implementation of: The Alberta Education Business Plan, Jurisdiction and school educational plans; and Edmonton Regional School Council priorities Goal 2 Facilitate professional development, which supports the effective implementation of: Curricula, including instruction, Assessment, Resources and Student learning outcomes

Outcomes ERLC offerings align with needs identified through stakeholder (Alberta Education) documents. ERLC facilitated PD supports, effective implementation of curricula (inclusive of assessment and instruction), and student learning outcomes. Actions Programs planned based on implementation schedule, Alberta education business plan, jurisdiction plans and district contacts/advisory committee member’s advice and direction.

General Deliverables 2. Annual proportional funding in the amount of $641,000.00 is provided to the consortium for implementation of new and revised programs of study according to the Implementation Schedule, strategic priorities outlined in the Alberta Education Annual Business Plan, and other priority programs in their respective zones / areas. During the 2008-2009 Consortia year, professional development and support activities will be provided for subjects and grade levels to be implemented are in preparation for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 pre-implementation and mandatory implementation years. Such will be the case for all three years of this grant. Key Deliverables for each of the ARPDC are as follows:

Metrics • Survey of educational stakeholders

(district contacts). • Summary of Session evaluations

completed by PD participants. • Participation Rates • ERLC facilitated PD supports, effective

implementation of curricula (inclusive of assessment and instruction), and

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student learning outcomes. Results


Result 09-10

Result 10-11

Percentage of district contacts who agree that PD offerings align with needs identified in their plans.

95%

Percentage of district contacts that shared overall satisfaction with ERLC

95%

Percentage of program participants that indicated satisfaction that the sessions provided content and activities which matched the intended outcomes.

98%

Percentage of district contacts that share ERLC facilitated PD supports effective implementation of curricula.

95%

Percentage of PD program participants satisfied that they are able to apply the information learned in their classroom

95%

Number of Participants attending

22,000

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Connecting the Dots ERLC Goals Vision: “Partners in Adult Learning for Students’ Sake” Outcomes ERLC will model a responsive service oriented approach through collaborative practices Actions Each School jurisdiction was invited to send a representative to a planning meeting in June (Appendix D). The group provided advice and direction to the building of the regional implementation plan; and will provide ongoing feedback about the plan, communicate the intent of the plan, gather evidence of success within their organizational network, identify future regional needs based on district needs and collaborate together to share lessons learned. ERLC facilitates 8 – 10 different advisory committee meetings that meet between 2-3 times a year. Appendix C – advisory committee list for 2008-09. The fall meetings provided advice and direction for program planning. Appendix B –September 2008 ERLC advisory committee meeting summary. Executive Directors work collaboratively and meet formally between 4 – 6 times per year. Informal meetings, including emails and phone conversations are very frequent!

General Deliverables a. Each consortium, in consideration of the ARPDC goals, will work collaboratively with regional advisory committees (comprised of representatives from school authorities) and with one another to develop implementation plans, strategies and opportunities to meet provincial and locally identified needs in congruence with provincial direction.

Metrics District satisfaction with services provided as evident on the annual district survey and reported in the annual report– specifically these questions and documents:

• “The Consortium was effective in helping us address PD needs identified in our planning documents.”

• Workshop register • Advisory Committee meeting summary

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Performance Measure Target Result

08-09 Result 09-10

Result 10-11

Percentage of district contacts who agree that PD offerings align with needs identified in their plans.

95%

List of advisory committee meetings and participants ( workshop register, meeting summaries)

# of meetings

and participants

Connecting the Dots ERLC Goals Goal 2 Facilitate professional development, which supports the effective implementation of:

• Curricula, including instruction • Assessment • Resources and • Student learning outcomes

Outcomes ERLC offerings align with needs identified through stakeholder (Alberta Education) and jurisdiction documents. ERLC facilitated PD supports, effective implementation of curricula (inclusive of assessment and instruction), and student learning outcomes. Actions See work plan specific to each area listed below

General Deliverables b + c. Each consortium will prepare a professional development / implementation strategy, including a work plan and budget and implementing the work plan for the 2008-2009 school year. This work plan will be inclusive of the following implementation subjects (English, French and other) listed in the Alberta Education Implementation Schedule: Mathematics, Knowledge and Employability, Languages Initiative, French as a Second Language, High School Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). The 2008-2009 work plan will be submitted to Alberta Education by October 31, 2008. In similar fashion, work plans in accordance with the Alberta Education Implementation Schedule will be submitted by October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010.

Metrics • Following work plan submitted ( Executive

director work plan available on request) • Programs offered Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec and

Jan/Feb “month at a glance” program offerings Appendix E (www.erlc.ca)

• Participant feedback • District survey related to costs and use of

funds

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Result 09-10

Result 10-11

Percentage of district contacts that indicate ERLC facilitated PD supports effective implementation of curricula.

95%

Percentage of PD program participants satisfied that they are able to apply the information learned in their classroom

95%

Percentage of program participants that shared overall satisfaction with ERLC.

95%

Percentage of district contacts that were satisfied that ERLC provided services at a reasonable cost.

100%

Percentage of program participants that are satisfied ERLC services are provided at a reasonable rate

95%

Percentage of district contacts are satisfied that ERLC provides good value for the grant dollars which they were provided with to support implementation of curricula.

95%

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Action – ERLC Curriculum Implementation Support Work Plan(s) - Overview

1. MATHEMATICS

Designated Funds $ 431,000.00

See Appendix F for complete Math project plan

ARPDC/ERLC Beliefs about implementation* (Appendix A)

Guide to Comprehensive PD planning www.erlc.ca

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

Collaboration Conduct environmental scan Participants needs assessment

o Session feedback and ongoing needs assessment o ERLC board o ATA Specialist Council – MCATA president participation on

mathematics advisory committee. o ERLC mathematics advisory committee ongoing consultation o Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead Managers and

Directors a minimum of twice during the year Practice Goals o AB Education grant deliverables

o Key program elements of the Mathematics Program of Studies Link back to needs assessment – specific to advisory committee direction

o Regional Goals specific to work of ERLC (i.e. Program of Studies, Instruction and Assessment)

Adult Learning Identify Possible PD Strategies

o ERLC Learning Opportunities– Core sessions of Alberta Education modules for elementary as well as junior high

o PD resources on specific topic areas are to be identified and developed as needed. ( e.g., assessment)

o ERLC will work with publishers and other stakeholders such as the U of A in the planning and development of program offerings to ensure the ERLC region has access to current research and knowledgeable speakers.

o Districts identify teacher leaders, “curriculum facilitators” to develop PD Leadership capacity in relation to support for mathematics implementation. This will include support for release time to attend sessions as well as an expectation for tracking how facilitators are able to share their learning in their district. Some examples of leadership sessions include those by Anne Davies, Joellen Killion and Robin Fogerty.

o Math regional team is based on secondment contracts with EPS and Greater St.Albert Catholic for a total of 1.25 FTE. consultant time. The regional team members provide support to districts in the form of “district days”. This approach assists in getting professional development closer to the district.

Collaboration Practice Adult Learning

Action plan and measures

o Develop and deliver programs during 2008-09 that are responsive and flexible and that offer a variety of approaches and opportunities which would include provision for such activities as capacity building, familiarity with the program of studies. See Math Theme at www.erlc.ca

o Use program feedback form as primary measure

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o Sessions are attended Implement action

plan and Revise/adapt as needed

Budget of $431,000.00 as well as infrastructure support provided from the grant

o Programs adapted as needed


Summative Evaluation

o Program feedback o ERLC Board, District contact, and Mathematics Advisory

Committee feedback o Evidence of changes in teacher KASAB (Knowledge, Attitude,

Skill, Aspiration, Behaviour). Evidence to be gathered. o Summary report to Alberta Education

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2. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Designated Funds $30,000.00





o Session feedback and ongoing needs assessment o ERLC board o ATA Specialist Council o ERLC English Language Learning advisory committee

consultation o Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead Managers

and Directors a minimum of twice during the year Practice Goals o AB Education grant deliverables

o Key program elements of ESL intent o Regional Goals specific to work of ERLC (i.e. Program

of Studies, Instruction and Assessment) Adult Learning Identify Possible PD

Strategies o Promising Practices Day on Feb. 17, 2009 o ERLC will work with community agencies that

support ESL learners and their families. Based on the advice of the regional advisory committee and work with community agencies a “PD” resource may be developed to support families and schools with knowing about the “the culture of our education system”). A series of learning opportunities and more comprehensive plan to support ESL learners will be provided.

o ELL Theme at www.erlc.ca Collaboration Practice Adult Learning


o Use program feedback form as primary measure o Sessions are attended

Implement action plan and Revise/adapt/add/delete as needed

Budget $35,000.00 as well as infrastructure support provided from grant. $15,000.00 provided separately for promising practices day


Summative Evaluation o Program feedback o ERLC Board, District contact, and potential Advisory

Committee feedback o Summary report to Alberta Education

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3. LANGUAGES INITIATIVE/INT’L LANGUAGES and FSL






o Session feedback and ongoing needs assessment o ERLC board o ATA Specialist Council “SLIC” o Consult with CASALT organizing committee and the

EPS institute for innovation in second languages o ERLC advisory committee consultation Appendix B o Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead Managers

and Directors a minimum of twice during the year Practice Goals o Support language competency

o Support understanding of cultural and intercultural awareness



o Learning opportunities based on advisory committee input as well as Alberta Education advice

o E.g.,9 year international language curriculum o Video Conferencing for the Language Classroom

Teacher o Specific language pieces such as Spanish Hola

Amigos. o Common European Framework of Reference for

languages. o Proposal from Ukrainian Language Education Centre

related to intercultural skills o Manage the FSL assessment pd resource project and

support the delivery of these sessions throughout Alberta

o Continued support for 9 year FSL program





Budget $15,000.00 as well as infrastructure support provided from grant. Funds available from separate grants




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4. HIGHSCHOOL SCIENCES (BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY & PHYSICS)






o Session feedback and ongoing needs assessment o ERLC board o ATA Specialist Council o Consult with CMASTE o ERLC advisory committee consultation o Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead Managers


o Key program of studies elements o Regional Goals specific to work of ERLC (i.e. Program


Strategies Learning opportunities based on advisory committee input as well as Alberta Education advice include some of the following items:

• Dan Leskiw – High school Science assessment approaches www.erlc.ca – under science theme

• Hays Lantz has agreed to come in May or June next year

• Gizmos – www. Including Interactive online tools to share in your program.

• Online communities of practice – via vc or other online tools for biology, physics and chemistry focus.

• Art Bauer ( and Frank Jenkins) will offer a session about the oil sands that align with changes in the organic chemistry unit. The session will be offered after school via VC sites in the region.

• Explore CMASTE after school study group sessions, with programs that are posted early and available to access via VC

• Find someone to identify all of the pd sessions available for high school science teachers – post links to other sessions on ERLC site and plan ERLC sessions at times that coordinate dates. (e.g., ATA Science Conference www.

• Plan a session with Learner assessment about changes to the diploma exam

• Explore offering sessions with teachers that model using DL ( emerging technologies) in their classrooms.

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• Work with the ATA science regional and the pd resources they wish to develop based on may 2008 regional. This resource would support implementation of the new program of studies based on the content shared at the session. Hire a contractor to offer the session.





Budget • $24,000.00 as well as infrastructure support

provided from grant. • Funds available from separate grants




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5. KNOWLEDGE & EMPLOYABILITY (ENGLISH & FRENCH)






o Session feedback and ongoing needs assessment o ERLC board o Consult with districts about needs o ERLC advisory committee consultation needs to occur o Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead Managers


o Key program elements o Regional Goals specific to work of ERLC (i.e. Program


Strategies o Workshops, delivery using dl approaches o Need to host an advisory committee meeting to better

identify needs and resources available o Social and Math sessions are being planned for 2009





Budget $35,000.00 as well as infrastructure support provided from grant.




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Alberta Education Strategic Priorities and Initiatives Based on AE’s Priorities & Initiatives

6. LITERACY Designated Funds $5,000.00





o Session feedback and ongoing needs assessment o ERLC board o Consult with districts about needs o ERLC consultation needs to occur o Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead Managers

and Directors to determine direction Practice Goals o AB Education grant deliverables

o Key elements of framework – initial work may be related to awareness of the framework



o To be determined – e.g. workshops and use of DL strategies and approaches



o Need to consult with region and receive direction from Alberta Education


Budget • $5000.00 as well as infrastructure support

provided from grant. • Existing grant from Pan Canadian Literacy

forum Collaboration Practice Adult Learning



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7. First Nation Metis and Inuit






o Session feedback and ongoing needs assessment o ERLC board o Advisory committee continues to provide input o Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead Managers




o Alberta Education workshops ( Our words Our Ways, aboriginal awareness, Language protocols)

o Support the learning together for success conference o Host the FNMI mentoring conference Dec 2008 (

separate grant) Collaboration Practice Adult Learning




Budget $5000.00 as well as infrastructure support provided from grant. Existing grant from hosting FNMI Mentoring Conference




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8. WELLNESS Designated Funds No funds allocated at this time





o Session feedback and ongoing needs assessment o ERLC board o District contacts continue to provide input o Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead Managers

and Directors Practice Goals o AB Education grant deliverables and direction relates to

wellness o Regional Goals specific to work of ERLC (i.e. Program


Strategies o Ever Active programs related to assessment and

differentiated instruction will be offered to provide some service in this area

o Executive Director represent ARPDC on Ever active schools advisory committee

o Executive Director provide support as requested to Alberta Education manager(s).





Budget No funds allocated at this time infrastructure support provided from grant.




9. Information Communication Technology ICT AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING

Designated Funds No funds from this grant allocated at this time – grant exists

( $515,000.00 for ERLC DL plan for 2008-09) that will support implementation of some ICT outcomes and DL strategy.

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10. HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION






o Session feedback and ongoing needs assessment

o ERLC board o Advisory committee continues to provide input o Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead

Managers and Directors a minimum of twice during the year

Practice Goals o Need to consult on this topic and identify jurisdiction needs/plans

Adult Learning Identify Possible PD Strategies o To be determined ( Steve Edwards offered this fall, FNMI mentoring conference offered)


Action plan and measures o Use program feedback form as primary measure

o Sessions are attended


Budget $10,000.00 as well as infrastructure support provided from grant.


Summative Evaluation o Program feedback o ERLC Board, District contact, and potential

Advisory Committee feedback o Summary report to Alberta Education

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11. SAFETY Designated Funds $5,000.00






o ERLC board o Consultation with district contacts o Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead

Managers and Directors a minimum of twice during the year

Practice Goals o AB Education grant deliverables o To be determined in consultation with districts

Adult Learning Identify Possible PD Strategies o Suggested that session be provided on the junior high toolkit and the off site safety standards – need to confirm with districts needs and interests


Action plan and measures o To be determined


Budget $5000.00 as well as infrastructure support provided from grant.


Summative Evaluation o Program feedback o ERLC Board, District contact, and potential

Advisory Committee feedback o Summary report to Alberta Education

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Goal 4 Deliver professional development based on the identification and emerging needs of educational stakeholders Goal 5 Promote and support the development of professional development leadership capacity Outcomes ERLC programs met the identified and emerging needs of educational stakeholders ERLC contributes to the development of PD leadership capacity ERLC facilitated PD supports, effective implementation of curricula (inclusive of assessment and instruction), and student learning outcomes.

General Deliverables d. The consortia plan will be responsive and build in flexibility to best serve the needs of school authority personnel within the area or zone in their efforts of providing quality learning opportunities for students. Consortia would offer a wide variety of learning opportunities and approaches which would include provision for such activities as capacity building, familiarity with programs of studies, facilitating assessment practices, establishing communities of teaching and learning practice based on related research, and assisting school authorities with their implementation plans. Emerging technologies will allow for increased variety for adults to learn.

Action Based on input from the curriculum coordinator meeting (Fall 2008) and the June 2008 meeting with district contacts the zone has requested that support be provided for:

- PD Leadership Capacity ( additional support to join the math and social studies funds)

- Each advisory committee requested that we provide learning opportunities using

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various emerging and existing technologies. (Appendix I). It is expected that the DL grant will offset the costs associated with this pd development work however in the spirit of “connecting the dots” various ERLC team members will be involved.

The districts also requested (June 2008 meeting) that future implementation models and approaches should include these components:

- Flexibility, based on grant deliverables and ERLC mandate, to meet jurisdiction plans to support implementation

- When possible a regional team of consultants that can support “district days”

- Management of project by ERLC ( budget, reporting, coordination, logistics, project leadership including working with the regional team)

- PD Leadership capacity (programs/series to support pd leaders – e.g., adult facilitation skills, development of pd resource and support for district pd leaders to attend session and then return to district to share. ( pd leadership capacity dollars)

- Access of “big names” at the beginning of an implementation project

Metrics

• Survey of educational stakeholders/ workshop register.

• Qualitative measures (descriptions and testimonials)

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Outcomes ERLC facilitated PD supports, effective implementation of curricula (inclusive of assessment and instruction), and student learning outcomes.

General Deliverables e. The Consortia will consult with key Alberta Education Lead Managers and Directors (responsible for main implementation subject areas and priority programs) a minimum of twice during the year as well as on a needs basis. These consultations will help allocate funding parameters and priorities for implementations areas. Additionally Consortia Executive Directors will collaborate with one another to establish relative consistency or commonality across the province with respect to subjects, grades and strategic priorities on the Implementation Schedule and Business Plan.

Actions The first meeting with Alberta Education lead Managers and Directors was held on Sept 29, 2008 and a number of subsequent e-mails have assisted in development of the plan. Executive Directors meet frequently during the year.

Performance Measure* Target Result 08-09

Result 09-10

Result 10-11

Percentage of district contacts satisfied that the efforts of the ERLC contribute to development of professional development leadership capacity

95%

Percentage of district contacts satisfied that the programs met their identified and emerging needs.

95%

Descriptions of services offered. Workshop and Participation Register

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Connecting the Dots ERLC Goals Annual Report Outcomes ERLC Board, districts and participants satisfied with service provided Actions The ARPDC has established a committee representing ASBA, CASS, ATA, AED, ASCA, related to implementation support to begin the work of developing a process to collect and report evidence of success.

Meetings have been held or being planned for Sept 30, 2008, October 31 and January 6th. A series of meetings is planned for the remainder of this school year based on the work the committee chooses to undertake.

General Deliverables f. As part of planning and reporting, the ARPDC will work with stakeholders to develop processes and tools to assist school authorities in the collection as well as tracking and reporting “evidence of success” of effective implementation.”

Results Identification and partner’s acceptance of the “essential conditions” required supporting implementation, with tools and resources developed that assist school jurisdictions and stakeholders in collecting evidence of successful implementation.


Result 09-10

Result 10-11

Percentage of Alberta Education designated leads for conditional grants that are satisfied

80%


Result 09-10

Result 10-11

Work Completed Meetings held

“Resources” developed

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Connecting the Dots ERLC Goals Vision: “Partners in Adult learning for students’ sake” Outcomes ERLC will model a responsive service oriented approach through collaborative practices Actions On Sept 23, 2008, ARPDC invited other provincial PD providers (Galileo, ATA, U of C, U of A, U of L, AE, 2Learn, and ADETA) to a meeting to explore how we could work together, specifically related to technology mediated PD, a second meeting was held in November with additional meetings being planned for the new year. A facilitator was hired to begin the process of establishing a plan of how we can successfully work together. A series of meetings is planned for the remainder of this school year.

General Deliverables g. The ARPDC will collaborate with other P.D. providers and stakeholders (e.g. AAC, Galileo, 2Learn, ATA, ADETA, and Alberta Post Secondary Institutions), when and where appropriate, in the planning and development of program offerings and supports.

Results

Connecting the Dots ERLC Goals Outcomes Report Provided Actions Final reports will be submitted and aligned with reporting requirements identified for the annual report.

Grant Deliverables h. The Consortium Executive Director will provide a Final Report, which is to include financial information, for this conditional grant to Alberta Education on or before November 30th in 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively. The deliverables reported on here, shall be from the “proportional funding” with additional details outlining the expenditure of “base funding”. The report will include information relative to evidence of success along with the key indicators Results


Result 09-10

Result 10-11

Meetings held, collaborative projects developed

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and implementation features supported and accomplished during each of the implementation years.

Report accepted

Connecting the Dots ERLC Goals Goal 3: Coordinate, broker, and act as a referral centre to assist stakeholders’ access to available professional development resources.

Outcomes ERLC coordination services are responsive to stakeholder needs Actions ERLC will allocate funds to hire additional team members (e.g., program coordinators, contractors) to support the region and the work identified in the project plan as well as offset office infrastructure.

Grant Deliverables i. As part of the proportional and / or base funding, each Consortium may employ a subject area(s) coordinator/consultant(s) to help facilitate effective implementation and delivery plans and to suit regional and other stakeholders needs. It is anticipated that ARPDC would collaborate with one another and consult with Alberta Education with regard to the work of such coordinators.

Metrics • Audited Budget • Sample of Session evaluations

completed by PD participants - question specific to ERLC services

• Workshop register • Survey of educational stakeholders

contacts. • Survey of Alberta education contacts

Results Performance Measure Target Result

08-09 Result 09-10

Result 10-11

Audited Financials completed

Agent Board Audit

Sample comments from program participants that indicated satisfaction with ERLC services

Sample of Comments Received

Number of Learning opportunities offered increased (e.g., more team members more services)

675

Variety of delivery approaches for Video

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Learning opportunities offered increased as evident in the workshop register

conferencing, pod casting,

archived video

Percentage of stakeholders accessing these services that are satisfied.

95%

Percentage of Alberta Education contacts that are satisfied.

95%

Targets are set for the 2008-09 as a “baseline” for reporting at the end of the current school year. Targets are set based on a review of current results achieved and reported in the annual report (2007-08) allowing for some adaptation given the increased role ERLC will undertake and the requirement to ensure the team is in place to provide the correct service to the region for these enhanced increased services.

Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia* Beliefs about Curriculum Implementation

Overarching Understanding Effective curriculum implementation leads to a change in practice that enhances student learning.

Our pillars: Effective Collaboration (process)

Effective Practice (content) Effective Adult learning (context)

Enduring Understandings

We have come to understand: • Effective curriculum implementation is a shared responsibility for all stakeholders • Effective curriculum implementation is developmental and contextual • Effective curriculum implementation must be systemic, systematically planned and

sustained. • Collaboration leads to deeper understanding and shared commitment • PD is interactive, continuous and reflective • Effective adult learning is meaningful, purposeful and provided through a variety of learning

opportunities for all stakeholders. Essential Questions

• What strategies lead to change in professional practice for enhanced student learning? • What are the measures of effective implementation? • What does shared responsibility of all stakeholders look like? • What does meaningful and purposeful stakeholder collaboration look like? • How do you address the developmental and contextual variables of communities to achieve

effective implementation?

* ARPDC is comprised of 6 regional consortium across the province including: Northwest Regional Learning Consortium, Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium, Learning Network, Central Alberta Regional Consortium, Calgary Regional Learning Consortium and Southern Alberta PD Consortium. To link to each individual consortium please visit the provincial website at www.arpdc.ab.ca * ARPDC gratefully acknowledges the involvement of the ATA and Alberta Education in the development of these beliefs

APPENDIX A

September 2008 ERLC advisory committee meetings summary Consultation

• 9 Advisory committee meetings hosted – approximately 130 participants (see attached committee members) Distance and human resources limits some districts involvement and ERLC will follow up with districts unable to attend to determine how best to support jurisdictions adult learning needs. Many districts took advantage of vc connections into room 17!

• Emerging needs identified; Knowledge and Employability, delivery of professional development via existing and emerging technology, lack of subs and teachers not wanting to leave classroom, new teachers joining profession.

• Common conversation amongst all ACM related to “Connecting the Dots“and the Guide to Comprehensive PD planning”. Ongoing conversations about how we can connect the dots in relation to:

o Planning professional development using the guide to comprehensive pd o Continue to ask questions about the dots related to – “measures” and summative evaluation” –

with a focus on knowing how support provided for implementation is having an effect. o Sharing stories of how we collaborate – knowing that you should “use” ERLC as one pd

provider – the yellow dot! Communication

• Most often program updates most suitable for sharing directly with your schools, will come from Denise Kay ([email protected]) via the [email protected] account. Hard copies of the month at a glance will come to you to share in your district. The website will include the most current information – www.erlc.ca Please share with us the best ways to communicate with your district.

• If you were unable to attend a meeting, or the summary requires clarification please call Val Olekshy or Harry Wagner at 444-2497.

Distributed Learning – Using existing and emerging technologies to deliver professional development Most advisory committees shared requests for session delivery using various technologies – these requests are in italics and bold in most summaries – with a summary attached at the end.

Mathematics Advisory Committee –shortened summary of meeting See overview of plan – in file and available from [email protected]

• Priority 1 – please revisit www.erlc.ca to see new and existing ERLC math learning opportunities.

Priority 2 – The ERLC Regional Team – Based on advice and feedback from the advisory committee a regional team has been put together to support mathematics implementation in the region. Each district will have access to three days of consulting time from the team. Team members were introduced:

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• Ulana Soletsky, Great St. Albert Catholic. • Edmonton Public – Debbie Windwick-Petkau in attendance but team also includes Carla Kozak, Greg

McInulty, and a consultant currently being hired.

Priority 3 – District Curriculum Facilitator Support - $5000.00 per district

Priority 4 – PD Leadership Capacity • Received direction on Fogerty (November 13th and February 24th focus on facilitation skills) and Killion

(October 20th – focus on resistance to change). Priority 5 – Distributed Learning Information about the grant received to support distributed learning was shared. Strategies group wanted ERLC to pursue: Model lessons – recorded and “packaged” with discussion/reflection questions, SMART board sessions, Videoconferencing of PD sessions, St. Mary’s project (linked to SMART board sessions), Webcasts/Webinars of PD sessions, Podcasts of front matter, etc., Recording of selected ERLC sessions.

Priority 6 – PD Resource Development • A DRAFT of parent newsletters was shared and suggestions were made. The newsletters will be

revised and made available to the region on the near future. The advisory committee indicated their approval of the plan Regional Sharing

• “Challenges”

o Areas we need to support – curriculum facilitator work back in their schools ( e.g., AISI leaders have time in school to share – curriculum facilitators do not have time to share back at a school)

o PD Resources that curriculum facilitators can use in their context (e.g., if I have a one hour time slot on a staff meeting what should I do?)

o New teachers/turn over – ( need to repeat some of the sessions) *As a result of identified needs, priorities and suggestions, ERLC will:

• Distribute the FI PD resources to all ERLC districts as requested. • Ensure that as many SMART board sessions as possible are planned in order to meet teacher need. • Pursue the development of recording model lesions. • Work with the newly formed mathematics regional team to develop a structure that is as responsive as

possible. • Follow up with districts regarding curriculum facilitator’s role and district planning. • Continue to work with districts to make PD Leadership support as flexible as possible. Tracking forms

are provided to record numbers who have benefitted and must be submitted along with an invoice. PD leadership capacity dollars not used in the last school year can be “deferred” up to December 2008.

Next meeting: January 22 – 9 a.m.

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Social Studies Advisory Committee Social Studies 2007-2008 Celebration Districts shared numerous celebrations of social studies implementation:

• More aware of new program – verging on understanding • Acceptance very high K-5 – less acceptance for high school at the moment • Awareness has increased – ready to “change” in grading practices based on understanding • Seeing more of inquiry model – and crossing over in all subjects • Students talking about VC connections -- Sturgeon • Differences in assessment work…..connections between AISI and curriculum • Collaboration between two districts • Teachers are “asking for” PD

Social Studies Plan 2008-2009 – Call Harry at 780-444-2497 ext 226 Priority 1 – ERLC Learning Opportunities

• Please revisit www.erlc.ca to see new and existing ERLC social studies learning opportunities. Request to offer more/some K and E sessions - in all subject areas

o K and E resources from EPS http://rds.epsb.net/cf/series.cfm?nSeriesID=350&nSubjectID=2

Priority 2 – ERLC Regional team

• The ERLC regional team is made up of: o St. Albert Protestant Schools

Catherine Coyne – [email protected] Joni Turville – [email protected]

o Edmonton Catholic Schools Heidi Dempsey – [email protected] Marie Settle – [email protected]

o Edmonton Public Schools o Kim Pender – Elementary Support o Tim Paetkau – Elementary Support o Betty-Lou Ayers – Elementary/JR High Support o Colin Woelfe – Grade 6 Support o David Evans – [email protected] o Rick Stiles-Oldring – JR/Senior High School Support

• Please request the dates you wish to access the regional team as soon as possible Priority 3 – District Curriculum Facilitator Support -- $6 000 per district

• Districts shared that the flexibility allows for contextual parameters in ways each district supports “PD leadership capacity”. ( e.g., curriculum facilitator support, consultant support)

• Check your districts quantitative data that supports how you have used funds to support PD leadership capacity.

Priority 4 – PD leadership capacity

• Received direction on Fogerty (November 13th and February 24th -- focus on facilitation skills) and Killion (October 20th – focus on resistance to change).

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Priority 5 – Distributed Learning Information about the grant received to support distributed learning was shared. Strategies group wanted ERLC to pursue: Model lessons – recorded and “packaged” with discussion/reflection questions, SMART board sessions, Videoconferencing of PD sessions, St. Mary’s project (linked to SMART board sessions), Webcasts/Webinars of PD sessions, Podcasts of front matter, etc., Recording of selected ERLC sessions. Priority 6 – PD resource development

• Social Studies Lit. Boxes grades 6-9 – A book list and facilitator package are being developed on behalf of other consortia. When they are available they will be shared with districts. At that time districts may also wish to order book boxes in a group order. A number of districts also noted that they had developed some literature lists and these will be shared with the region.

The advisory committee indicated their approval of the plan Regional Sharing Districts shared the work they are doing to support social studies implementation

• Resistance is gone – or not very evident ( probably the length of time allowed for implementation – including spreading out the implementation grades/years)

• Meshing of AISI and social studies support…what is the synergy that we see between the two? • Have an ongoing plan to support implementation – can we collaborate and share plans with each

other? • Teachers have a good base – still need time to get deeper with accepting/applying an inquiry model • Need for ongoing support while they are implementing – sustaining implementation support

*As a result of identified needs, priorities and suggestions, ERLC will:

• Pursue ordering of Literature boxes for grades 6-9. • Sessions are planned on the use of SMART boards, Videoconferencing, etc. A number of these

sessions will be hosted at St. Mary’s School in Edmonton where participants will have the opportunity to spend the morning observing and the afternoon planning. The first social studies session supported by VC is on Oct. 8 and ERLC will continue to develop more offerings.

• Plan for regional team access including VC access. Arrange dates with regional team members as soon as possible to ensure availability.

• Update the menu of Learning Opportunities. • Follow up with districts regarding curriculum facilitator’s role and district planning. • Continue to work with districts to make PD Leadership support as flexible as possible. Tracking forms

are provided to record numbers who have benefitted and must be submitted along with an invoice. PD leadership capacity dollars not used last year can be “deferred” up to December 2008.

Next meeting January 22 – 1 p.m. Distributed Learning Advisory Committee District sharing highlighted an increased focus in this area – with some districts hiring “pedagogy technology consultants.”

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o Introduced Janet Bell – ARPDC – role to be able to help with the implementation of the distributed learning proposal across the regions in the province. Most important is the pedagogy of using technology to support learning.

Outline of ARPDC DL Proposal:

• Delivery of PD about the technology and as well as delivery of learning opportunities using technology. • Main goal is enhance leadership and teacher capacity. $515,000.00 for 2008-09 • Two positions being hired – Educational Technology coordinator, technical support. • Alberta Ed. has asked ARPDC to consider how to measure success/impact of implementation. A

provincial stakeholder group will discuss what that might mean and will develop a framework. ATA and ARPDC will co-lead. ARPDC has been asked to develop a business case by end of 2008 to focus on “how will we know” that support for implementation is affecting classroom practice.

Feedback/Suggestions? – Messages from committee

• Noted that the plan really is an attempt to be proactive in meeting needs and how quickly ERLC has been able to follow through on advice from AC received in the last year.

• Plan is ambitious and exciting. • Maybe this will bring some of the sessions offered in Edmonton “out” to more distant sites which is

positive. • Having the ability to train regional leads over a series of sessions to develop local expertise would be

helpful for SMART boards. • Should we pursue training of some people locally as SMART trainers? Does it fit into the pedagogy we

want to pursue as opposed to just the use of the software? We need to find a balance between what we need immediately and what we need in the near/distant future. The initial request ARE the how to’s then people quickly move to the why. It’s an evolutionary process.

• As we move along – we will see more “Kelli Holden’s” coming to the forefront and our job will be to identify them and use their expertise for the region. (If districts can share the names of people with expertise as they develop that would be of benefit the region.)

• There is a growing need to have people who have an understanding of what learning in a DL environment looks like and what makes it effective – what’s different between learning in a synchronous and asynchronous environment.

• General consensus that the whole plan is “fantastic” . ERLC will continue to seek advice and input from the group.

• Suggestion of SMART sessions with Kelli using VC/Bridgit! And recording her in some way! Janet Bell PPT Distributed Learning Channels

• Distributed Learning Forum to take place on Nov. 4 – a different form of PD in that it includes and online component that will provide participants a virtual place to share ideas and provide input.

• Website to register located at www.arpdc.ab.ca/dlforum or http://dlforum.arpdc.ab.ca VC sessions

o Connect with Danny Maas at 2learn at [email protected] to discuss how to access the regional vc leads. (780) 486-0380 (office)(780) 862-0029 (cell) http://www.2learn.ca/vcrln

• AC notes that PD about VC might be left with 2Learn whereas PD using VC might be best through ERLC. We want to ensure we don’t compete but rather collaborate. Danny will let us know if it would assist the 2learn facilitators to offer sessions via ERLC.

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Where to from here? • Proposal – Susan Schroeder prepared to facilitate a half day session in ERLC to develop a 5 year

vision. Would like to have participation from the region/committee. Support from committee. District leaders as well as DL representatives. Look for a date in Oct./Nov/Dec

• ATLE conference on Nov. 5 – a worthwhile group and conference. • Visual Literacy – support for speaker – Lynell Burmark – ERLC to pursue

Next meeting

• November/December with Susan Schroeder – date to be set. • Next ACM January 19 – 9:00 am.

Assessment and Differentiated Instruction Advisory Committee District sharing occurred.

• AAC sharing—center piece of the work done is the key visual. Two new resources of 5 produced this year. New this year – The Abbot Adventure & Conversations to Enhance Learning – specifically tied to key visual. Next --The cart before the horse – how do things fit in regardless of the curriculum? Next edition of developing PBA in the classroom. Pamphlet designed for parents on assessment (2009-2010). Website being substantially revamped to be more interactive. New materials for social and math will be on the website soon. A Leaders Companion available by Eaker/Dufour from Solution Tree – a good resource. Fall conference at the end of October -- still looking for poster sessions. * Enhancing Classroom Assessment – 5 point vision developed from stakeholder meetings that took place in 2007-08. AAC has been approached as one among partners to receive substantial conditional grant. ERLC, ATA, AAC will be partners. Proposal will go to minister in Oct. to begin launch of 4 year project. Focus will be on the new mathematics program. Not yet approved. Will be exemplars as well as teacher PD. Importance of working with teachers across the province & MCATA. www.aac.ab.ca

ERLC programs planned –reflective of what the ACM asked for

• Anne Davies – booked – ERLC will be the only consortia she will visit this year and will focus on developing assessment plans in social studies and math as well as sessions on transforming barriers.

• Other – Learner assessment sessions, Deb McFarlane, Noreen Holt & Paddy Zadunayski, Assessment sessions in subject areas – e.g. PE – Tracy Lockwood, Dan Leskiw, French, Social – Catherine Coyne and Math. Www.erlc.ca

• DL grant – one year grant to support technology supporting pedagogy. There are funds to support a

DL project that the assessment ACM might identify. Might the AAC and ERLC work together on a project – e.g. the most recent assessment materials? How do we connect the dots among all the grants? (Voice of the expert/voice of the practitioner/voice of the student/facilitators guide of how to use these clips).

• PD Leadership Capacity Sessions planned: 2 days -- Robin Fogarty/Brian Pete & Joellen Killion & Hugh Phillips. Instructional Coaching with Jim Knight coming in the spring. John Clarke cognitive coaching refresher course. A major purpose is to support AISI lead teachers and district “curriculum facilitators”. (AAC provides funding for assessment specialists to attend ERLC sessions and also pay for their release time.)

• Tom Guskey --Nov. 19, Kathy Nunley – Nov. 4 – DI for high school, Hayes Lantz – Secondary science assessment – potentially June during exam week.

• Need more work in Outcome Based Reporting as well as unpacking the curriculum.

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Next meeting: Meeting via email, suggestion that Assessment and DI continue to be infused into other advisory committee meetings. Continue to communicate sessions via email French Advisory Committee (French Immersion and FSL)

District sharing occurred –highlighting pd needs and interests. 14 attended representing 12 districts. Needs , interests and issues identified:

• Access to learning opportunities via VC • Aim sessions – closer to district ( planned on district pd days) • French vocabulary/vernacular • Dealing with students with special needs for French immersion programs/teachers • Assessment for learning • FSL articulation sessions – focus on program of studies • Smart boards in the second language classroom • Differentiated instruction • Language portfolios • Writers workshop • Need Claudette Sims back re K, 1-2 and 3-6 (Marie Commance-Shulko or Thérèse could be there as

curriculum interpreter • Need program Articulation for 10-12 C’est à toi is resource for grades 10-12, 3-year program • Finding teachers with the language competency ( offering ongoing support for language competency) • Lack of staff and new staff so a need to repeat former workshops • Challenges of planning timetables in schools ( to fit in language programs) • Many part-time leaders in the school district that are supporting language programs: how can ERLC

help support? (e.g., networks, programs, pod casts to support just in time learning? • Work on Guide to Implementation • Portfolios • Junior high AIM • Reader’s theater for 7-12 • Making us of emerging technologies –group requested:

o Taping of FI classroom using “aim” at division one o Explore strategies to support language competency – specifically fsl

Next meeting of ERLC Advisory is January 14, 2009 at 9:00

Second Language Advisory Committee* (FSL and International Language) * Please see French advisory committee summary for FSL information Distinct sharing highlighted the programs currently offered and services available to support teachers with their practice. EPS shared an overview of some of the work of the Institute for innovation in second language instruction. There will be multiple opportunities to support second language students and teachers with the website including details http://languages.epsb.ca/en/about-the-institute Common issues around language competency and fluency for teachers. Discussion about using the regions grant dollars, facilitated by ERLC, in areas that would not overlap existing opportunities.

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Meeting highlights include: (with potential distributed learning projects in bold and italics)

• Sessions on programs of studies, repeating these sessions as there are always new teachers. Consider hosting this fall and every August.

• Explore accessing Alberta Education language advisors, making the best use of their expertise. • Develop a community of practice with second language teachers that teach via VC. • Explore tools such as skype that can support language learning as well as teachers language

competency. • Smart board sessions to support second language classrooms. • Sessions specific to second language classrooms that highlight assessment for and of learning,

differentiated instruction and literacy • Explore developing a generic online tutorial about the second language framework that would

support teachers as another choice for learning, that would be available anywhere and any time. • Explore sessions that address internationalism and intercultural education.

Next meeting planned for January 14th 1:00 English Language Learners District sharing highlighted differences in services acknowledging growing English language learners numbers. Group requested that committee be called “English Language Learners” and highlighted that every teacher is a teacher of language learning. All districts are looking for support for the teacher/school/administrator who has one/few ell student(s). Some districts shared that hearing from districts administrators who have offered programs to support ELL students would be helpful. Programs should be planned with two audiences in mind: the teacher with limited experience and few ELL students, and school and district leaders new to this area who are wishing to plan programs to support growing numbers of ell students. Collaborative opportunities with large districts, who have experiences with pd in this area and who offer extended services for ell students, should be explored to both learn from as well as support with grant dollars available. Goal for all sessions will be to create the confidence and competence for adult learners to best support language learners. Meeting overview and requests for programs include: Program available in early January.

• $15,000.00 grant to offer a “Promising Practices day” the week of February 17, ( depending on finding a site) . An overview of the day includes

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• Morning session for all on cultural competency. Marie Gervais – to request ideas and potential role.

• Group desired the development of a more ongoing plan - including a scan of the environment to determine all that is occurring. ( e.g., large districts and ata specialist council)

• Other requests for learning opportunities: ( Distributed Learning initiatives in bold and italics): o Cultural sensitivity /compentency– specifically a series offered with marie gervais and the

northern Alberta race. Series will include some sessions delivered via VC. Explore the potential to video tape and archive some of these messages.

o Guide to Implementation overview and support o High school program of studies o CBE Resource – Karen Roth o Assistive Technology tools that have the potential to support ELL o Internet resources that have the potential to support ELL o Good use of smart boards to support ELL o Assessment for and of learning (e.g., AAC resrource, Woodcock Munuz o Effective instructional strategies for content teachers

Next meeting planned for January 14th 3:00 pm Aboriginal Advisory Committee

AM – two sessions For those new to the area –a session on “all I really need to know” e.g., what is a general overview of needs of group, basic di strategies and how you need to be aware of language acquisition skills to align DI strategies with needs of students, resources materials available, what bics and calps are, basic intake strategies, community resources. Kerri and Karen have shared they will offer this session *( still to be confirmed with their district)

For those “experienced” in working with ELL. Some of the ideas suggested include: A session on how to best develop oral competencies, writing skills, content specific skills ( e.g., teaching English of content areas)

PM – four different sessions – focused on “promising practices” and existing materials

Assessment materials from AAC – Karen and -----

Instructional Strategies/DI strategies Marilyn Abbott has agreed to offer a session – I will ask if she can bring a practicing teacher. We will ask her for strategies for classroom teachers – concrete examples.

School and district intake Protocols I was going to ask Ray Campbell to offer this session based on the work he has done in the last 18 months. The group agreed that he will be a good model for those admin and central office new to the area

Best use of resources – what are they - how can I best use them - what is on the internet - question and answer type session - Kerri has offered to do this session. And we will consider breaking into two groups – elem/sec

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Connecting the Dots/Comprehensive PD planning • Overview of role of ERLC in supporting implementation and connecting the dots based on your district

direction, the consortium goals, and Alberta Education business plan and grant deliverables. • District sharing highlighted approaches used to support teachers understanding about ways to

support aboriginal student success. Group reinforced that it is “all about relationships” – especially with the aboriginal student, their family, cultural background and community. Conversation about the identification of the variety of adult audiences addressed in pd including: aboriginal liaison team members, teachers with no aboriginal students in class, teachers with a few aboriginal students in class and teachers that have many aboriginal students in class. Important to identify who the Pd is for.

• Those that attended will use “reply all” tool on email to share and network with others on committee. ( e.g., Sharon thanks for sharing EPS website, Trevor thanks for sending the link to the Sask resources, Dorothy thanks for sharing database of resources from FMP, Fred thanks for sharing NG FNMI policy, Karen thanks to you and Paula for anything you will share!)

• ERLC programs planned include: o Cree language and culture sessions based on request to offer “sharing and networking”

opportunities at schools that offer Cree. www.erlc.ca – first session is on October 9th at Prince Charles (most suitable for liaison workers and teachers of Cree language and culture)

o Alberta Education FNMI Mentoring Conference hosted on December 8 and 9th at River Cree. Presenters will focus on mentoring approaches that support aboriginal student success. Program planned to date includes: Susan Aglucark –most suitable for teachers, counselors, administrators, liaison workers and community members of aboriginal students)

o Alberta Education sessions on: Aboriginal awareness an others posted at www.erlc.ca under aboriginal theme. ( most suitable for teachers, counselors, administrators, liaison workers- see individual flyers)

• Request for ERLC to explore the following topics –including via emerging technologies.

o Information about outreach programs – specifically as they model promising practices and approaches to K and E, CTS and the arts. Consider delivering this session from VC sites. (e.g., Fort Vermillion presenters, access to districts in the region.)

o Offer networking sessions for liaison workers, face to face initially and then consider emerging technologies. (e.g., community of practice via VC)

o Martin Brokenleg “follow up” via VC – based on mentoring messages shared at December conference – and how Dr. Brokenleg would respond.

• ERLC shared copies of the FNMI PD Resource developed 4 years ago that focuses on the goals of the

Alberta Education project: o Barriers to community o Student achievement

• Next meeting: January 19th at 1:00 – beginning with a networking lunch served at 12:00 (and available up to the meeting beginning)

High School Science advisory A summary of the meeting……includes an update of various initiatives since the meeting. Items in bold and italics align with requests to offer sessions using emerging technologies to deliver sessions – or sessions about using technologies in supporting student learning. Connecting the Dots/Comprehensive PD planning

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• Overview of role of ERLC in supporting implementation and connecting the dots based on your district direction, the consortium goals, and grant deliverables.

• District sharing highlighted approaches used to support teachers understanding about the new high

school science programs. Conversation about the issue of asking high school teachers to leave their classroom for professional development and as a result the need to explore emerging technologies to deliver learning opportunities – including offering after school or archived

• ERLC programs planned and requests to offer programs

o Dan Leskiw – High school Science assessment approaches www.erlc.ca – under science theme ( and attached)

o Hays Lantz has agreed to come in May or June next year (any advice about booking in June during exam time? – please let me know if you would like that session at that time –it would be specific to physics, biology or chemistry) His focus will be Assessment.

o Gizmos – www. Interactive online tools to share in your program. Sessions will be offered on December 4th with Janet Bell as facilitator. www.erlc.ca and registration flyer attached. This session can be offered in the new year as well – if any district would like it offered in their region during exam break in January please call. We would open it to the entire region based on your requested date for offering.

o Online communities of practice – via vc or other online tools for biology, physics and chemistry focus. ( plan for new year)

o Art Bauer ( and Frank Jenkins) will offer a session about the oil sands that align with changes in the organic chemistry unit. The session will be offered after school via VC sites in the region. ( to be planned)

o Explore CMASTE after school study group sessions, with programs that are posted early and available to access via VC. (Bob and Frank are interested in offering learning opportunities via vc and the cmaste format and will update us on session ideas that most align with the program of studies.)

o Find someone to identify all of the pd sessions available for high school science teachers – post links to other sessions on ERLC site and plan

o Plan a session with Learner assessment about changes to the diploma exam (coming soon!) o Explore offering sessions with teachers that model using DL (emerging technologies) in

their classrooms. o Kathy Nunley will share a session on differentiated instruction and layered curriculum. The

session flyer is attached and we have asked her to model ideas for high school science teachers.

I did meet with the ATA science regional contact Dan Leskiw and will explore support for the work the regional has done in developing the lessons related to the May session they offered. Great work has been done related to the Science Regional session focus in May related to “Traditional Medicines” and a “Foods lab” that align with content changes in the new program of studies. The intent of being involved with this project would be to “Support implementation of the new program of studies” and to:

• Support/collaborate with the ATA science regional in providing materials for teachers/departments heads that model alignment with changes in the program of studies.

• Provide a pd session, following development of the materials, for departments heads and science leaders about the materials.

• Sharing the materials with the potential for them to be posted and available to all via the ATA science council website.

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To do this work ERLC will contract a project manager. We would also seek science leaders involvement – leaders such as your self that have the knowledge and intent of the new program of studies. Involvement in reviewing the materials would be focused on: -alignment with the program of studies - potential inclusion of assessment materials - potential inclusion of instructional strategies that provide for student engagement. (e.g., potentially differentiated instruction approaches) If you are interested in this review I would anticipate a one day commitment with either sub day coverage or a daily stipend (for evening and weekend work). A template for reviewing the document is yet to be developed and the timelines would be to have this work done by December holiday break. Please let me know if you are interested in being involved with this project.

We did not set an additional meeting time for the science committee and will anticipate a gathering in the spring. We will continue to plan programs based on the direction you have provided – thanks!

Advisory committees provide collaborative opportunities for input and direction for ERLC professional development programs and plans. Advisory committees address the following consortia goals: • To facilitate professional development which supports the effective implementation of: Alberta Education Business Plan and jurisdiction and school council education plans, • To facilitate professional development which supports the effective implementation of curricula, including instruction, assessment and student learning outcomes, • To promote and support the development of professional development leadership capacity. • To deliver professional development based on the identified and emerging needs of educational stakeholders.

DISTRICT DISTRICT CONTACT ABORIGINAL ASSESSMENT & DI DISTRIBUTED LEARNING

FRENCH LANGUAGE MATH SCIENCE SECOND

LANGUAGES SOCIAL STUDIES

Aspen View Brian LeMessurier Bernie Giacobbo Tom Wilkinson

Linda Woychenko Mark Francis Joe MacIsaac Brian LeMessurier Bernie Glacobbo Joe MacIsaac Brian LeMessurier

Black Gold

Neil Fenske Faye Gertz

Brenda Nelson Faye Gertz Faye Gertz Chris Peacocke Faye Gertz Faye Gertz Chris Peacocke Faye Gertz

Edmonton Catholic Brenda Willis Pat Lema

Amy Swinkles Marcia Dolinski

Mike Carby Stella Beaudoin Magda Tundak

Lorelei Gibeau Susan Ludwig

Kathy Dekker Magda Tundak

Marie Settle

Edmonton Public June Mielnichuk Tanni Parker Stuart Wachowicz Corrie Ziegler

Sharon Bourque Sandy Forster Lorna L’Hirondelle Stuart Wachowicz

Nurit Reshef Marie Commance-Shulko Michelle De Abreu Valerie Leclair

Debbie Windwick-Petkau Greg McInulty

Donna Brown Morrie Smith Sid Shugarman Corrie Ziegler

Janice Aubry Melody Kostiuk Stuart Wachowicz

Betty Lou Ayers David Evans Colin Woelfle Corrie Ziegler

Elk Island Catholic Maureen Duguay Jeannine Bobrowsky Laurie Kardynal-Bahri

Maureen Duguay Leisa Townsend Maureen Duguay

Karen Antoniuk Maureen Duguay

Maureen Duguay Gerald Knox

Elk Island Public Faye McConnell Lillian Sabo

Eileen Zimmerman

David Harvey Edna Dach Les Sereda

Marie Wood Faye McConnell

Brenda Sproule Tracy Stock Faye McConnell Marie Wood

Suzan Berwald Brenda Sproule

Evergreen Catholic Cindi Vaselenak Cindi Vaselenak Rob Stepaniuk Cindi Vaselenak Cindi Vaselenak Cindi Vaselenak Cindi Vaselenak Cindi Vaselenak Cindi Vaselenak Ft. McMurray Catholic Vic Steel

Monica Mankowski Charlie Weekend Vic Steel Vic Steel Vic Steel Joel Canete

Tammy Mansbridge Julie Williams

Ft. McMurray Public

Ray Campbell Ray Campbell Dorothy Walch

Dorothy Walch Ray Campbell Dorothy Walch

Ray Campbell Lori Weinberger Ray Campbell Ray Campbell Ray Campbell Dorothy Walch

Grande Yellowhead RD Mike Allers Sharon Styles

Sharon Styles

Sharon Styles Gord Booth Sharon Styles Sharon Styles Sharon Styles Sharon Styles Sharon Styles

Greater St. Albert Catholic

Therese deChamplain-Good

Emilie Keane

Emilie Keane Therese deChamplain-Good

Ron Geisbrecht Dean McKinney



Ulana Soletsky




Living Waters Carol Lemay David Quick

Trevor Mitchell David Quiick David Quick Michel Despins Mary Cliff Art Bauer Michel Despins Robyne Wilock

Northern Gateway

Michelle Brennick Roger Lacey

Fred Hines

Leslee Jodry Colleen Johnson

John Lobo

Mario Deluca John Lobo

Roger Lacey John Lobo

Roger Lacey John Lobo

Mario Deluca John Lobo

Roger Lacey

Parkland Ben Beil Judi Holton

Judi Holton Ben Beil

Leah Andrews Helga Wisheu

Leah Andrews Heather Dechant

Carmen Mykula Leah Andrews Carmen Mykula

Carol Caulfield Marcella Rheine

Carmen Mykula Carmen Mykula

Pembina Hills Judy Lefebvre Mark Thiesen

Darleen Olson Judy Lefebvre Paddy Zadunayski

Jason Wiks Karen Green Linda Arndt

Karen Green Cindy Sanford

St. Albert Protestant Lois Gluck Joni Turville

Lois Gluck Joni Turville

Lois Gluck Lois Gluck Francis Blais

Lois Gluck Lois Gluck Lois Gluck

Lois Gluck Joni Turville

St. Thomas Aquinas Pius MacLean Karen Ballhorn Paula Dubois

Pius MacLean Linda Ellefson Nicole York Pius MacLean Karen McMullen Michael Marien

Sturgeon Wolfgang Jeske Leanne McMillan

Leanne McMillan Wolfgang Jeske Mark Lockwood

Ken Stanski Terry Barmby Leanne McMillan Cindy Wilson

Leanne McMillan Terry Barmby Leanne McMillan

Other

Harry Wagner Val Olekshy

Evelyn Good Striker Abinash Mishra Linda Pelly Val Olekshy

Robert Hogg Val Olekshy

Janet Bell Danny Maas Val Olekshy Harry Wagner

Olenka Bilash Christine Bouchard Richard Bonneville Normand Fortin Fred Kreiner Val Olekshy

Sharon Gach, MCATA Val Olekshy Harry Wagner

Bob Ritter Frank Jenkins Val Olekshy

Olenka Bilash Val Olekshy Valeria Palladino

Robert Hogg Joanne Neal Val Olekshy Harry Wagner

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APPENDIX C Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium 2008-2009 ADVISORY COMMITTEES

From: Val Olekshy Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 4:04 PM To: Ben Beil ([email protected]); Brian LeMessurier; Carol Lemay; Cindi Vaselenak ([email protected]); Colleen Mondor ([email protected]); David Quick ([email protected]); Donna Boyd ([email protected]); Emilie Keane ([email protected]); Faye Gertz; Harry Wagner; Joni Turville; Judi Holton; Judy Lefebvre; June Mielnichuk; Karla Satchwell; Leanne McMillan ([email protected]); Lois Gluck; Mark Thiessen; Maureen Duguay; Michael Allers; Michelle Brennick; Neil Fenske; Pius MacLean; Ray Campbell; Roger Lacey; Stuart Wachowicz; Tanni Parker; Therese deChamplain-Good; Val Olekshy; Vic Steel; Wolfgang Jeske Cc: Harry Wagner; Denise Kay Subject: FW: ERLC regional consultation - Grants to support implementation and 2008-09 program -June 18th meeting Thank you to everyone that was able to attend the meeting on June 18th. If you were unable to participate we look forward to touching base with you in relation to hearing your districts views. A copy of the PowerPoint, which identified the conversations and agenda, is attached. A brief summary of the meeting: Historical Scan of Social Studies Model to support implementation Group contributed to a historical scan that highlighted; what happened, reflections on what happened and identification of lessons learned for future implementation models and approaches. Summary shared was that future models and approaches should include these components:

• Flexibility, based on grant deliverables and ERLC mandate, to meet jurisdiction plans to support implementation

• Regional team of consultants that can support “district days” ( see attached “How to use ERLC”) • Management of project by ERLC ( budget, reporting, coordination, logistics, project leadership

including working with the regional team) • PD leadership capacity (programs/series to support pd leaders – ( e.g., adult facilitation skills),

development of pd resources and support for district pd leaders to attend sessions and share in district) • Access of “Big Names” at the beginning of an implementation project • Acknowledgment that this model was supported by significant funds to the region via ERLC,

($2,660,000.00 over 6 years) This does not reflect the funds that districts have invested in supporting implementation.

A summary of the historical scan will be prepared for the fall Social Studies advisory committee meeting. Grant funds to support implementation

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o See PowerPoint slides for specifics about new grants to support implementation - $’s to the region as well as existing grants to the region. Total grant to ERLC region is 716,000.00 minus $75,000.00 for office support= $641,000.00 to allocate directly to implementation support. This does not include existing grants such as social studies. (e .g, 425,000.00 for 2008-09)

o Suggestion from draft grant deliverables that 60% of grant go to support math implementation –that would total 384,600.00

o Group requested that ERLC explore accessing a math regional team. The intent of the regional team is to offer sessions closer to the school site – using the expertise of a “regional team”. Meetings with EPS and ECS will be planned for the next week. ERLC has accessed the expertise of Ulana Soletsky from Greater St. Albert Catholic for .25 FTE. Ulana is a junior high mathematics teacher at R.S. Fowler as well as a math facilitator for the district. Ulana has specific expertise in 7-9 math as well as with K and E programs and expertise at the elementary level. Ulana will be working with the AAC this summer to develop performance assessments in mathematics.

o ERLC is to continue with plans as outlined by the math advisory committee which included continuation of learning opportunities based on modules developed by Alberta Education, bringing big names to the region ( e.g., Larry Buschman, Marian Small, Marcia Tate and Bill McBride), and development of PD resources ( e.g., school newsletter inserts, assessment).

o See attached “How you can make the ERLC work for you. This is a compilation of the ways you are making it work – intended to share your practices (e.g., based on “use of ERLC grant dollars).

o Group reviewed the remaining funds from the grant – approximately $256,400.00 to address new

curriculum and ministry objectives. (approx 13 were listed in the draft grant deliverables) 1. A conversation about lessons learned from the social studies model and how the region

feels that model supported implementation. (note: District needs differed. E.g., depending on how districts developed their district program, making the best use of “Regional grant” dollars and accessing the ERLC programs.)

2. Based on funds available, lessons learned and what the literature shares about effective PD your comments reflected consideration of focusing on some of these areas so ERLC could plan for perceived more effective models. ( e.g., sometimes a one day session is required and sufficient for the content being delivered, other times a more comprehensive model, including strategies closer to the school better support implementation). Depending on dollars available and needs will determine program offerings. ERLC will share with Alberta Education your comments. Generally comments reflected a desire to focus funds on areas such as; K and E, Math, Smart Boards and use of technology to deliver learning opportunities, ( e.g., plc about sharing ideas on the delivery of second language classes via vc). ( please clarify if your focus area is not listed here)

3. Group identified need to meet needs for groups such as high school science teachers that may form a “smaller” group in jurisdictions.

4. ERLC will ask Alberta Education for “degree of flexibility with the list” of new programs needing support as well as government initiatives.

5. Edmonton Catholic Schools and Edmonton Public Schools identified issues about allocation of “new” grant dollars to the region. We will meet with them to explore

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further what might best facilitate equitable access to resources for the ERLC region. The current grant deliverables do not support a “Flow through model”.

Program plans for next year

o Plans to date - over 175 days of learning planned for the region, copy sent of overview of all sessions planned. Some district contacts will share this overview of sessions with administrators to support with their planning for the year.

o Flyers will appear on the website as soon as locations are confirmed – we hope by early July. o Program is based on advisory committee input and jurisdiction input. If your jurisdiction needs

have not been met please be in touch with either Harry or myself. o Additional programs are being added daily/weekly. Based on comments this week we will

further plan for K and E sessions and continue to plan for high school science sessions. Pending proposals and requests for funds to support implementation

o A request for funds to support a distributed learning model for PD delivery will be submitted to Alberta Education – on behalf of the region we serve. Based on the needs identified for sessions to be offered that transcend barriers of time and or distance a request for support has been submitted. This was proposed last year and a revised proposal is being submitted at this time. Thanks to Alberta Education ( School Improvement Branch) for supporting the creation of the ERLC VC suite – available for pd delivery and meetings. This new proposal will explore ways to extend offerings about using various technologies ( e.g., VC and smart boards) as well as using these technologies to deliver PD. ( e.g., Ken O’Connor via VC)

Continued thanks for being a “Partner in adult learning for students’ sake”, (and nurturing the seeds that support a regional collaborative plan to support adult learning.) If by chance we do not connect in the next week happy summer holidays – wishing you all a restful and healthy time. Val Olekshy Executive Director Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium "Partners in Adult Learning For Students' Sake" Room 20 - 16325-83 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5R 3V8 Phone 780-444-2497 ext. 227 Fax 780-444-0894 Toll free in Alberta 877-244-2497 Email: [email protected] Website: www.erlc.ca

Learning opportunities provided – Month at a Glance available to view at www.erlc.ca for September – October November – December January – February

APPENDIX E

Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium

Regional Plan

Support for Implementation of K-9 Mathematics 2008- 2009

ERLC Director: Val Olekshy [email protected] Math Coordinator/Consultant: Harry Wagner [email protected] www.erlc.ca (780) 444-2497

APPENDIX F

The following project plan has been developed with input from and consultation with the Mathematics Advisory Committee for the region. Consultations and conversations have also occurred with the ERLC board and other education stakeholders such as the Mathematics Department of the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. The ERLC facilitates learning opportunities for eighteen school districts as well as charter, private and band schools in the region. The 18 districts send representatives to the advisory committee - as they are able - dependent on district resources. The 18 districts in the ERLC region – that may have sent representatives to the advisory committee and developed this plan include:

Aspen View Regional Division Black Gold Regional Division Edmonton Catholic Separate School District Edmonton School District Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division Elk Island Public Schools Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division Fort McMurray School District Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Separate School District Grande Yellowhead Regional Division Greater St. Albert Catholic Regional Division Living Waters Catholic Regional Division Northern Gateway Regional Division Parkland School Division Pembina Hills Regional Division St. Albert Protestant Separate School District St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate Regional Sturgeon School Division

In addition, the president of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers Association is also a member of the advisory committee. The region includes:

• A large number of districts with diverse needs including jurisdictional and AISI priorities.

• A large geographic area. • Districts that must travel a distance to attend sessions in Edmonton, (e.g., 6

districts include schools more than 3 – 5 hours away from Edmonton). • Jurisdictions with limited access to supply teachers. • A large number of mathematics teachers with different levels of experience.

Acknowledging and planning for the differences of the region, the primary audience for this plan is K-9 mathematics teachers. Secondary audiences include parents and administrators.

Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium Regional Plan

Support for Implementation

K-9 Mathematics 2008-09 Our signatures on this page indicate that we have had the opportunity to participate in the process of developing the support for implementation project plan facilitated by our regional consortium - Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium - for 2008 – 2009. NOTE: This page has been signed by district partners and is provided with the hard copy of the plan.

Components as identified in Alberta Education Grant 2008-0653 The ERLC, on behalf of the region it serves, has received grant funding to support mathematics (K-9) implementation for 2008-20011. Grant Deliverables ERLC Support for Implementation of K-9 Mathematics 1. Advisory Committee - ERLC - Zone 3 Mathematics This committee meets regularly to provide advice and direction as to how the grant can best meet the local and regional needs as well as Alberta Education expectations for mathematics implementation as outlined in the grant deliverables. One of the most important aspects of the meetings is district sharing where an overview of districts’ initiatives to support implementation occurs. This provides for potential networking among districts, advice for ERLC programs and opportunities to share lessons learned about implementation support.

Picture of advisory committee meeting of May 15, 2008 The dates for the 2008-09 advisory committee meetings are: September 18, January 22 and April 16. Members of the advisory committee represent rural and urban school jurisdictions and are in central office positions or classroom teachers. Education partners such as the ATA Mathematics

How did the ERLC effectively support mathematics implementation in the region during 2007-2008? What’s one thing the ERLC could do to further support math implementation? From Sept. 18, 2008 advisory committee meeting. Aspen View

• Day sessions on curriculum overviews

• Information provided at advisory committee meetings

Needs • Regional team

support in the form of providing access to presenters at system PD activities i.e. K, 1, 4, 7 support and 2, 5, 8 preparation for next year

Edmonton Public Schools

• ERLC working with EPS to support and collaborate together

Grande Yellowhead –

• Training of a math FRIM teacher as a trainer (will be an invaluable resource for our district)

• Regional team – Yeah!

• Partnerships!

Specialist Council and the Alberta Assessment Consortium (AAC) have been able to participate at different times during the past year. Invitations to attend will continue to be offered to ensure we include a wide range of perspectives as well as include others that are also offering support for implementation initiatives. The region is large and as a result the meeting group is large. Different perspectives come to the table based on the context they represent, their own background and role in the district. We will continue to explore meeting structures that accommodate hearing all voices, and allow for networking and collaboration, including video conferencing. As the picture demonstrates, the advisory committee regularly has members participate via videoconferencing. The installation of the ERLC videoconferencing suite in January 2009 has been very helpful in allowing members to participate without the time and expense of travel to Edmonton. The advisory committee, facilitated by the ERLC, provides a forum to share participant needs and do environmental scans based on representative input and advice. It allows the region to plan in a collaborative manner. Appendix A contains the agenda and minutes of the September Advisory Committee meeting. 2. Regional Consultant/Coordinator- ERLC - Zone 3

Mathematics Project coordination and consultation is provided by the Executive Director of ERLC – Val Olekshy and Harry Wagner (.5 FTE). Harry Wagner is identified as the project coordinator for purposes of:

• To act as key contact for the Mathematics project within the region

• To liaise with the Alberta Education Mathematics team

• To consult with the advisory committees and school jurisdictions, in implementing the elements of the project plan

• To coordinate professional development offerings for ERLC at the regional level

Greater St. Albert Catholic

• Sessions were well presented and attended

• Continue with support from math facilitators

• Support Grades 2, 5 and 8 teachers to prepare for upcoming year

• Partnerships with publishers

• Smartboard sessions for Math

Living Waters

• Many PD sessions offered through the year

• Primary, Elementary and Junior High teachers had many opportunities to attend sessions

• Further support in decentralization of sessions

• Have “evening sessions” (6pm-9pm) rather than after school sessions to allow for travel time

Parkland

• Developing math leaders – knowledge support in the district

• Sessions • Money to support

sessions

• To work with the mathematics regional team created as a result of input and feedback from the advisory committee.

• To assist the Executive Director 3. ERLC - Zone 3 Mathematics Plan and Budget Goals of the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium for Mathematics – Appendix A The mathematics goals for the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium are adapted from the ARPDC beliefs about curriculum implementation, and developed in collaboration with the mathematics advisory committee and the ARPDC mathematics coordinators. They align with our role in support of implementation of the Mathematics Program, and include: Effective Adult learning 1. Provide strategies that lead teachers to refine professional

practice for enhanced student learning. 2. Explore PD approaches that align with the context and

model adult learning principles. Effective Collaboration 3. Collaborate with districts to develop a regional plan to

support implementation. 4. Address the developmental and contextual variables of

communities to achieve effective implementation within the diversity of the region.

Effective Practice 5. Identify indicators of effective implementation Project Plan as part of a comprehensive plan The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium Mathematics Implementation Project Plan consists of a number of activities and components that are interrelated and should be viewed as part of a larger plan, e.g. individual teachers professional growth plans, district plans, other education stakeholder plans. (E.G. Part of a districts “comprehensive” plan for PD) This plan has multiple entry points and various learning opportunities to address the diverse needs of individuals and the context of the region.

St. Thomas Aquinas RCSSD – Pius McLean

• ERLC allowed for VC

• Pertinent Sessions St. Albert Protestant Schools

• Speakers and sessions

• $ (Money) • Flexibility to do

sessions Unnamed Concern

• Effective tools to do the tracking

• Focus on quantitative data rather than qualitative data

• Follow up sessions - $

The ARPDC/ERLC believes that for curriculum implementation to best be supported a collaborative plan, based on effective adult learning principals, and classroom practice specific for this particular subject area must exist. The Guide to Comprehensive PD planning provides a framework for PD planning, with “PD” being a strategy to support implementation.

ERLC Mathematics Implementation Project Plan Overarching Goal: To provide implementation support opportunities to all grades K – 9 mathematics teachers and administrators in the ERLC region, including the specific target audience of Grades K, 1, 4, and 7 who are implementing the new Mathematics Program of Studies in September 2008 as well as Grades 2, 5 and 8 who will implement the new Mathematics Program of Studies in September, 2009.






o ERLC board o ATA Specialist Council – MCATA president

participation on mathematics advisory committee.

o ERLC mathematics advisory committee ongoing consultation (see specifically agenda/minutes of May 15, 2008 and Sept. 18, 2008 Appendices B, C & D.)

o Consultation with key Alberta Education Lead Managers and Directors a minimum of twice during the year (Deliverables section 2E).

Practice Goals o AB Education grant deliverables o Key program elements of the Mathematics

Program of Studies o Link back to needs assessment o Regional Goals specific to work of ERLC -- See

above. Adult Learning Identify Possible PD Strategies o ERLC Learning Opportunities (Appendix G) –

Core sessions of Alberta Education modules for elementary as well as junior high school teachers are in progress.

o PD resources on specific topic areas are to be identified and developed as needed.

o ERLC will work with publishers and other stakeholders such as the U of A in the planning and development of program offerings (Deliverables section 2G) to ensure the ERLC region has access to current research and knowledgeable speakers.

o Districts identify teacher leaders, “curriculum facilitators” to develop PD Leadership capacity in relation to support for mathematics implementation. This will include support for release time to attend sessions as well as an expectation for tracking how facilitators are able to share their learning in their district. Some examples of leadership sessions include those by Anne Davies, Hugh Phillips, Joellen Killion and Ken O’Connor.


Action plan and measures o Develop and deliver programs during 2008-09 that are responsive and flexible and that offer a variety of approaches and opportunities which would include provision for such activities as capacity building, familiarity with the program of studies, etc. (Deliverables section 2D). See Appendix G.

o Use program feedback form as primary measure

o Sessions are attended Implement action plan and

Revise/adapt/add/delete as needed

Budget (Appendix H)


Summative Evaluation o Program feedback o ERLC Board, District contact, and

Mathematics Advisory Committee feedback o Evidence of changes in teacher KASAB

(Knowledge, Attitude, Skill, Aspiration, Behaviour)

o Summary report to Alberta Education

ERLC Mathematics Project Plan Priorities 2008 – 2009 (See Appendix E)

Priority #1 Provide ERLC Learning Opportunities (See Appendix G). In order to be responsive and flexible, learning opportunities are continually being added. The most up to date listing is to be found on the website at www.erlc.ca. Context: The foundation for curriculum implementation support is the program of studies. The learning opportunities outlined in ERLC programming clearly represent that underlying principle. As outlined in the grant deliverables, the learning opportunities offer a wide variety of approaches and opportunities which include provision for such activities as capacity building, familiarity with the program of studies, facilitating assessment practices, establishing communities of teaching and learning practice based on related research, and assisting school authorities with their implementation plans. Emerging technologies within the plan will allow for increased opportunities for adults to learn. Strategy 1:1 Provide implementation support through a series of core workshops. These include:

o Program overview o Alberta Education modules on Patterns and Pre-Algebra, Measurement, 3-D Objects and 2-D Shapes,

Teaching Through Problem Solving, Developing Personal Strategies for grades K-6 and Integers, Fractions, Measurement, Algebra, Number Sense, and Learning Strategies for grades 7-9.

o Learning Opportunities for French Immersion teachers. o Learning Opportunities in all parts of the region, e.g. Ft. McMurray, Hinton, etc.

Indicators and Evidence o Workshops offered: List of workshops (see Appendix G) o Participant satisfaction: ARPDC session evaluation form o Teacher confidence with key curricular elements and instructional practices

Year End Report and Reflection on Lessons Learned Strategy 1:2 Provide ongoing professional learning opportunities in general mathematics instructional strategies arranged around curriculum topics/themes Indicators and Evidence

o Workshops offered: List of workshops (see Appendix G) o Participant satisfaction: ARPDC session evaluation form o Teacher confidence with key curricular elements and instructional practices

Year End Report and Reflection on Lessons Learned Strategy 1:3 Provide access to current research and best practice through collaboration with publishers and other PD stakeholders such as the University of Alberta. Indicators and Evidence


Year End Report and Reflection on Lessons Learned Priority #2 Provide in-district learning opportunities and support through a regional mathematics team. Context: Based on successful experience with social studies, a mathematics regional team has been created at the request of the mathematics advisory committee to provide in-district learning opportunities and support. Strategy 2.1 The team consists of a .25 FTE math consultant from Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools (Ulana Soletsky) and 1.0 FTE of consulting time from Edmonton Public Schools mathematics consultants (Carla Kozak, Debbie Windwick-Petkau, Greg McInulty, and one additional person). The potential exists to add to this team. Each district in the ERLC region will have access of up to three days of time from this team for support in planning, providing PD in the district. Etc. School districts who work together can combine their time; e.g. if two districts

collaborate they would have up to six days of time jointly. This maximizes the resources available. Indicators and Evidence

o Jurisdiction implementation plans o Summary of contact with districts o Advisory Committee satisfaction with support provided o Participant satisfaction: ARPDC session evaluation form o Regional team reflection

Year End Report and Reflection on Lessons Learned Priority #3 Provide District Curriculum Facilitator Support Context Based on successful experience with social studies, the mathematics implementation plan provides some funding support directed to districts. While this provides greater flexibility to districts, it also requires a comparable shift in attention to the district responsibility to create an implementation plan since there is a shared responsibility and accountability for the Alberta Education grant deliverables. Strategy 3.1 Each district has access to $6 000 in social studies and $5 000 in mathematics for development and support of district professional development leadership capacity as one way to support sustainable implementation. The intent of these resources is to support curriculum facilitators and teacher leaders as they learn about curriculum changes (e.g., by attending ERLC sessions) and then can return to their districts to share with others. PD Leadership Capacity dollars can also be used for time in districts to plan for sharing with others and meeting time with teachers about mathematics or social studies. Indicators and Evidence

o Mathematics Advisory Committee use of funds and tracking of numbers impacted: ERLC tracking forms.

o Mathematics Advisory Committee satisfaction. Year End Report and Reflection on Lessons Learned Priority #4 Build leadership capacity within the ERLC region. Context: The mathematics advisory committee has identified the development of leadership capacity as a critical element for mathematics implementation and sustainability. Project goals for 2008 – 2009 include an exploration of ways to enhance mathematics leadership within the region. Strategy 3:1 Explore models, people and learning opportunities to support development of teacher and administrator leadership capacity.

Indicators and Evidence o Provide implementation support through a series of workshops that specifically focus on the

development of leadership capacity: ARPDC session evaluation form and feedback from Advisory Committees.

o Collaboration with those trained as elementary and junior high facilitators. Year End Report and Reflection on Lessons Learned Priority #5 Provide opportunities for the use of technology to support learning. Context: Emerging technologies are providing greater opportunities for everyone in the ERLC region to more easily collaborate. With the installation of the ERLC videoconference suite in January of 2008 members of advisory committees have been more easily able to participate in meetings and district sharing without having to travel great distances. There has been an increasing demand both to provide learning opportunities about the use of technology as well as to provide learning opportunities via technology. Strategy 5.1 Incorporate emerging technologies such as interactive white boards, videoconferencing, web conferencing, etc. in order to allow for increased opportunities for adults in the ERLC region to learn. Indicators and Evidence


Year End Report and Reflection on Lessons Learned Priority #6 Explore what PD resource development is needed to support mathematics implementation. Context: Based on successful experience with social studies, the mathematics implementation plan provides some funding support directed to the development of PD resources. A number of PD resources were developed to support social studies implementation and these remain as legacy pieces for continued support of social studies implementation that will continue after grant funding ceases. The development of mathematics newsletter inserts aimed at helping schools provide information for parents about the new program of studies has been well received. Strategy 6.1 Collaborate with Alberta Education, other PD consortia in the ARPDC, and other stakeholders to determine what, if any, PD resources should be developed to provide implementation support for mathematics. Indicators and Evidence

o Collaboration with stakeholders and partners including the mathematics advisory committee. o PD resources developed.

MATH - Appendix A ARPDC/ERLC Beliefs about implementation* The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium (www.erlc.ca) is governed by educational stakeholders and operates according to specific goals. Our work is influenced by our beliefs about curriculum implementation and A Guide to Comprehensive Professional Development Planning.

Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia*

Beliefs about Curriculum Implementation

Overarching Understanding Effective curriculum implementation leads to a change in practice that enhances student learning. Our pillars: Effective Collaboration (process)

Effective Practice (content) Effective Adult learning (context)

Enduring Understandings We have come to understand: • Effective curriculum implementation is a shared responsibility for all stakeholders • Effective curriculum implementation is developmental and contextual • Effective curriculum implementation must be systemic, systematically planned and sustained. • Collaboration leads to deeper understanding and shared commitment • PD is interactive, continuous and reflective • Effective adult learning is meaningful, purposeful and provided through a variety of learning

opportunities for all stakeholders. Essential Questions

• What strategies lead to change in professional practice for enhanced student learning? • What are the measures of effective implementation? • What does shared responsibility of all stakeholders look like? • What does meaningful and purposeful stakeholder collaboration look like? • How do you address the developmental and contextual variables of communities to achieve

effective implementation?

* ARPDC is comprised of 6 regional consortia across the province including: Northwest Regional Learning Consortium, Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium, Learning Network, Central Alberta Regional Consortium, Calgary Regional Learning Consortium and Southern Alberta PD Consortium. To link to each individual consortium please visit the provincial website at www.arpdc.ab.ca * ARPDC gratefully acknowledges the involvement of the ATA and Alberta Education in the development of these beliefs

MATH - Appendix B

Mathematics Advisory Committee Draft Summary – Meeting of May 15, 2008

16 were in attendance representing 14 districts: Ft. McMurray Public and Ft. McMurray Catholic attended via VC, Edmonton Catholic, St. Thomas Aquinas, Black Gold, Sturgeon, St. Albert Protestant, Greater St. Albert Catholic, Northern Gateway, Elk Island Public, Elk Island Catholic, Living Waters, Parkland, and Grande Yellowhead. Also in attendance were Sharon Gach, MCATA president, Val Olekshy, ERLC Executive Director & Harry Wagner, Coordinator. Purpose of the meeting: To review and reflect on the status of the current plan and to refocus the regional plan to best support ongoing implementation of mathematics. Introductory reflection – As we prepare for mandatory implementation in September we have already done some work to prepare; how do we know that implementation is occurring? Some initial reflections regarding “I know that implementation of the new mathematics curriculum is happening in my district when . . .”

• Emails from teachers sharing what they have done after a workshop • See what students are doing in classroom • Questions about the changes….and sharing what they are having trouble with. • See curriculum posted on the walls referring to student outcomes in lessons • When we see concepts gone from the curriculum are gone from the classroom • Seeing kids are engaged in alternate ways to solve problems • Math classrooms are more active • Teachers accepting kids response • Lead teacher offering sessions and they are over enrolled…. • All admin attended a workshop • Seeing new curriculum reflected in curriculum mapping • Asking for new manipulative ( admin challenged by cost) • Allowing students to move in room ( see kids working at tables and groups)

Review of Mathematics Plan 2007-2008

• Publisher sessions -- advice to ERLC is to continue to remind publishers that the purpose of ERLC session is not to sell books. We do want to access research and resources that can support teacher learning about content and pedagogy in mathematics.

• ERLC learning opportunities o Alta Ed workshops – repeat the elementary workshops/modules that were

developed by Alberta Education. The junior high modules need to be adapted to better fit the new curriculum and should then also be offered again.

o “Big Names” – there was support from the group regarding bringing in speakers that individual districts might not be able to afford. Initial planning was shared regarding learning opportunities with Larry Buschman, Marian Small, Trevor Brown, Craig Featherstone, etc.

o Planning for summer workshops was shared. Committee members provided feedback and suggestions.

o A suggestion was that regional PLC’s/cohorts might be established to work on projects.

• District Curriculum Facilitators o Continued support for learning opportunities and funding to support PD

Leadership was noted. o ERLC office need stats and invoice by June 15 o ERLC should continue to offer sessions focused on instructional

leadership (e.g., Jim Knight) o Need curriculum facilitators to have content knowledge ( e.g., Alberta Ed.

sessions, more in-depth) • Regional team for mathematics?

o There was support for a regional team in mathematics similar to the social studies regional team. It was noted that the team should have a good understanding of the content of new program of studies and be excellent facilitators and presenters.

o The region indicated that people with junior high expertise would be useful this year and in future, high school. ERLC should consider hiring sooner although grant dollars have not yet been finalized.

• Technology o ERLC will offer Smart Board sessions about using this technology to

support student learning; via ERLC and via St. Mary’s school o Distributed learning – participants indicated that ERLC should explore how

we can address some of the access to learning using technology and explore how to model lessons.

• Resource Development o The proposed list of topics and structure of parent newsletter inserts was

shared and feedback collected. It was noted that Alberta Education will presumably be developing a parent PD package. It was also noted that the NCTM has a general package of information on supporting parents learning about mathematics that could also be useful.

o Other topics that were identified for consideration in resource development were: Assessment, DI, and Literature. ERLC will work on updating junior high modules.

Critical Components – committee members reviewed work being undertaken by the ARPDC on the critical components of implementation and provided written feedback/suggestions on what role districts play. *As a result of identified needs, priorities and suggestions, ERLC will:

• Pursue the development of a regional team in mathematics similar to social studies.

• Sessions are planned on the use of SMART boards, Videoconferencing, etc. A number of these sessions will be hosted at St. Mary’s School in Edmonton where participants will have the opportunity to spend the morning observing and the afternoon planning.

• Pursue the development of parent newsletters over the summer to be shared in September as well as updating of junior high modules and possible development in other areas.

• Follow up with districts regarding curriculum facilitator’s role and district planning. • Continue to work with districts to make PD Leadership support as flexible as

possible. Tracking forms are provided to record numbers who have benefitted and must be submitted along with an invoice. PD leadership capacity dollars not used this year can be “deferred” up to December 2008.

Next meetings (note morning meetings with Social Studies advisory committees to meet during the afternoon):

1. September 18 – 9 a.m. 2. January 22 – 9 a.m. 3. April 16 (need to reschedule because it is part of Spring Break for Ft.

McMurray.

MATH - Appendix C EDMONTON REGIONAL LEARNING CONSORTIUM Math Advisory Committee Sept. 18, 2008 9:00 – 12:00 a.m. ERLC Meeting Room, Elmwood School 16325 – 83 Avenue, Edmonton

MEETING AGENDA Review, Reflect, Refocus

Purpose: To review and reflect on the status or our current mathematics implementation plan and to seek input and approval for the 2008-2009 regional plan to best support ongoing implementation of mathematics. Welcome and Introductions (VC sites) Comprehensive Professional Development Planning

• Connecting the dots in the comprehensive PD Planning model. Mathematics 2007-2008 Celebration (please record on the dots and sign.)

• In your district, what would you celebrate regarding changes in teacher KASAB (Knowledge, Attitude, Skill, Aspiration, and/or Behaviour) over the past year?

• On other side of page: How did the ERLC effectively support mathematics implementation in the region during 2007-2008? What’s one thing the ERLC could do to further support math implementation?

Mathematics Plan 2008-2009 (based on advice from the advisory committee and participant feedback)

• Budget update 1. ERLC Learning Opportunities currently planned in mathematics

a. What support do teachers need in mathematics assessment? 2. NEW: ERLC Regional Team – 3 days per district. 3. District Curriculum Facilitator Support

a. Continued -- $5 000/distict, December and June, invoice and tracking form. 4. PD Leadership Capacity – Joellen Killion, Robin Fogarty etc. 5. Distributed Learning

a. St. Mary’s School b. SMART board sessions c. What other needs? e.g. model lessons, podcasts, etc. – Prioritize 1st/2nd.

6. PD resource development a. Parent newsletters – DRAFT b. AE – Parent Workshop, Number Sense, and ? c. SAPDC Admin. Toolkit. d. What support do teachers need in mathematics assessment?

Regional Sharing Next meeting: scheduled for Jan. 22 @ 9. *Another meeting may be needed prior to that to approve the report/plan.

MATH - Appendix D

Mathematics Advisory Committee Summary – Meeting of Sept. 18, 2008

18 were in attendance representing 14 districts: Sturgeon, St. Albert Protestant, Greater St. Albert Protestant, Elk Island Public, Elk Island Catholic, Living Waters, Grand Yellow head, Aspenview, St. Thomas Aquinas, Edmonton Public, Evergreen, Parkland, via VC Fort McMurray Public, and Fort McMurray Catholic. Also in attendance were Val Olekshy, ERLC Executive Director & Harry Wagner, Consultant/Coordinator. Purpose of the meeting: To review and reflect on the status of our current mathematics implementation plan and to seek input and approval for the 2008-2009 regional plan to best support ongoing implementation of mathematics. Comprehensive Professional Development Planning “Connecting the Dots” was introduced as a theme for the year. Connecting the dots is based on the Guide to Comprehensive PD Planning. Examples of ways we can collaborate and “connect the dots” were discussed with particular emphasis on creating a plan to support implementation including strategies and measures. Mathematics 2007-2008 Celebration In the districts and region, what can be celebrated regarding mathematics implementation in this early phase?

• Examples of collaboration with ERLC and publishers • Flexibility of grant resources best supports local context • Accommodation by ERLC to plan based on regional needs, ( e.g., hosting ERLC sessions in

districts) Mathematics Plan for 2008-2009

• As a result of funds from Alberta education to support implementation, and advice from the advisory committee meeting, the math plan has been developed.

• Total budget will include resources (human and financial) from the distributed learning grant. Total as of today, for planning purposes, will be approximately $405,000.00

Priority 1 – please revisit www.erlc.ca to see new and existing ERLC math learning opportunities. There are many sessions planned for the year including several renowned speakers such as Anne Davies, Larry Buschman, Marcia Tate, Mignon Wood, Trevor Brown, Craig Featherstone, Marian Small, and Bill McBride.

• Assessment was identified as a key area of need. The grant to the AAC to support math assessment capacity was discussed and noted as a potential area of great support. It was noted that examples of assessments developed during the summer were already available on the AAC website found at www.aac.ab.ca. There is still a need for assessment practical examples of “how it looks in the classroom.

• Alberta Education math workshops are being added to and being updated. In particular: o Assessment and numeracy workshops presented to elementary curriculum facilitators in

May are being updated. Numeracy will be available in fall and assessment when copyright issues are dealt with.

o A parent workshop and materials will be available in the fall but a PowerPoint can be provided by Debbie Duvall now if needed.

o A guide for administrators is also under development. o Some PD materials are available for FI teachers – these will be copied and shared with

each district. • Noted: Ensure that sessions meet the range of all levels of understanding • Noted: Make use of publisher’s resources.

Priority 2 – The ERLC Regional Team – Based on advice and feedback from the advisory committee a regional team has been put together to support mathematics implementation in the region. It will function in much the same way as the social studies regional team has. Each district will have access to three days of consulting time from the team. If districts work together those days can be pooled; e.g. two districts working together would have access to 6 days of time in total. Team members were introduced: • Ulana Soletsky, Great St. Albert Catholic. • Edmonton Public – Debbie Windwick-Petkau in attendance but team also includes Carla

Kozak, Greg McInulty, and a consultant currently being hired.

Priority 3 – District Curriculum Facilitator Support - $5000.00 per district • Districts shared that the flexibility allows for contextual parameters in ways each district

supports “PD leadership capacity”. ( e.g., curriculum facilitator support, consultant support) • Check your districts quantitative data that supports how you have used funds to support PD

leadership capacity

Priority 4 – PD Leadership Capacity • Received direction on Fogerty (November 13th and February 24th focus on facilitation skills)

and Killion (October 20th – focus on resistance to change). • Advice to access Jim Knight (spring – instructional coaching). All will focus on the skills

curriculum facilitators can develop to support adult conversations. Region shared that many of the curriculum facilitators share learning at “PLC” and ERLC sessions should reinforce skills and ideas to support facilitators to share in a PLC format.

Priority 5 – Distributed Learning Information about the grant received to support distributed learning was shared. The advisory committee was asked to consider the suggestions that have been made over the past few months and identify priority areas to support mathematics implementation. Choices considered were ranked in the following order:

1. Model lessons – recorded and “packaged” with discussion/reflection questions. 2. SMART board sessions 3. Videoconferencing of PD sessions 4. St. Mary’s project (linked to SMART board sessions) 5. Webcasts/Webinars of PD sessions.

6. Podcasts of front matter, etc. 7. Recording of selected ERLC sessions.

Priority 6 – PD Resource Development

• A DRAFT of parent newsletters was shared and suggestions were made. The newsletters will be revised and made available to the region on the near future.

• SAPDC is developed an administrator’s toolkit for mathematics much like what was developed in social studies.

The advisory committee indicated their approval of the plan and a signature sheet was provided which will be included in the hard copy of the plan submitted to Alberta Education.

Regional Sharing Districts shared the work they are doing to support math implementation

• “Positives” o math curriculum facilitators – collaboration is evident o Communications with parents – a plan exists in some districts to thoughtfully target

messages and learning for parents about the new program ( Ulana will share the GSACRD plan to support parent learning)

o Change of school calendar (e.g. division days/division initiatives) to allow for learning without sub costs.

o Access “Consultant time” to support district pd needs o Working to develop PLC across the division – specifically when there is only one grade

3 teacher in a school

• “Challenges” o Areas we need to support – curriculum facilitator work back in their schools ( e.g., AISI

leaders have time in school to share – curriculum facilitators do not have time to share back at a school)

o PD Resources that curriculum facilitators can use in their context (e.g., if I have a one hour time slot on a staff meeting what should I do?)

o New teachers/turn over – ( need to repeat some of the sessions) *As a result of identified needs, priorities and suggestions, ERLC will:

• Distribute the FI PD resources to all ERLC districts as requested. • Ensure that as many SMART board sessions as possible are planned in order to meet teacher

need. • Pursue the development of recording model lesions. • Work with the newly formed mathematics regional team to develop a structure that is as

responsive as possible. • Follow up with districts regarding curriculum facilitator’s role and district planning. • Continue to work with districts to make PD Leadership support as flexible as possible.

Tracking forms are provided to record numbers who have benefitted and must be submitted along with an invoice. PD leadership capacity dollars not used in the last school year can be “deferred” up to December 2008.

Next meeting: 4. January 22 – 9 a.m. 5. April 16 (need to reschedule because it is part of Spring Break for Ft. McMurray.

MATH - Appendix E Mathematics “At a Glance” Plan based on advice from the ERLC region.

MATH - Appendix G – Overview of Mathematics Learning Opportunities Previewed at Alberta Education’s Summer Institute and at Sept. 18, 2008 Math Advisory Committee. (Complete document available by request from [email protected] or via www.erlc.ca/programs)

MATHEMATICS SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE EDMONTON REGIONAL LEARNING CONSORITUM

Who We Are and What We Do Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium (ERLC) is one of seven consortia in Alberta established to support regional professional development needs in an ongoing, coordinated and cost-effective manner. Our mission: “Partners in adult learning for students’ sake” Our vision: As an advocate for quality professional development and as a service provider, Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium works with its partners to develop, implement and assess professional development programs and comprehensive plans that support adult learning for students’ sake. ERLC creates professional development opportunities for all those who influence student learning. To do this, we work with schools, school authorities and our seven partner organizations: Alberta Home and School Councils’ Association, Alberta School Boards Association, Alberta Teachers’ Association, Association of School Business Officials of Alberta, College of Alberta School Superintendents, The University of Alberta and Alberta Education. The math sessions we have planned (as of Sept. 18th) follow. We offer sessions in a wide variety of areas - please visit our website at www.erlc.ca. For information about programs available from other regional consortia, please visit the provincial website at www.arpdc.ab.ca. The learning opportunities we facilitate must meet the interests and needs of parents and staff in 18 school districts* , as well as charter schools, private schools and band schools in the Edmonton region. One way we ensure that this happens is by seeking the input of district representatives and advisory committees. We facilitate a math advisory group – with invitations to representatives from all districts. If you have input or ideas on programs to support adult learning for students’ sake, please be in touch by: • contacting your district representative • providing feedback on a workshop you are attending through the session evaluation form • contacting our office directly.

* ERLC SCHOOL DISTRICTS ERLC facilitates learning opportunities for eighteen school districts, as well as charter schools, private schools and band schools in the Edmonton region. District representatives from the eighteen school jurisdictions advise ERLC on program interests and needs. The 18 school districts include:

Aspen View Regional Division Black Gold Regional Division Edmonton Catholic Schools Edmonton Public Schools Elk Island Catholic SRD Elk Island Public Schools Evergreen Catholic Separate Fort McMurray RCSSD Fort McMurray Public School Grande Yellowhead Regional Division Greater. St. Albert Catholic Schools Living Waters Catholic RD Northern Gateway Regional Division Parkland School Division Pembina Hills Regional St. Albert Protestant Schools RD St. Thomas Aquinas Sturgeon School Division

…how to reach us: For more information about ERLC and learning opportunities available, please visit our website at www.erlc.ca PHONE 780-444-2497

Harry Wagner Math/Social Consultant/Coordinator Val Olekshy Executive Director

MATH - Appendix H

Budget Revenue

Alberta Education Grant (60% of implementation allocation funding for 2008-2009)

$384 600

Alberta Education Grant (additional percentage of allocation funding)

$46 400

Portion of DL grant in support of mathematics $ 5 000 Deferred amount from 2007-2008 $17 000 $453 000 Expenses

ERLC Learning Opportunities $60 000 ERLC Regional Team

o FTE’s for team members $140 000 o Coordinator Secondment/Expenses $50 000 o Advisory Committee $2 000 o Contingency – additional team members $46 400

District Curriculum Facilitator Leadership Support -- $5 000 X 18 districts

$90 000

PD Leadership Capacity $22 000 Use of technology to support learning $11 600 ERLC Operations & Logistics $25 000 PD Resource Development $6 000 Total $453 000

Professional Development Needs Technologies/Resources Employed

Desired Delivery Method

Second Languages • Develop a community of practice with SL teachers who are using VC • Explore internet-based software tools (e.g., Skype) that support language

learning by students and language competence by teachers • Explore various uses of smart boards in the SL classroom • Explore development of a generic online tutorial about the SL Framework,

that would support anytime, anywhere learning for teachers

English as a Second Language • Create archive of streamed videos of some VC sessions • Explore assistive technologies that support ELL • Explore the use of web-based learning resources that support ELL • Explore various uses of smart boards in the ELL classroom

ATL

French • Taping of FI classroom – using “aim” at division one • Explore strategies to support language competency – specifically fsl

Math • Create archive of streamed videos of model Alberta teachers/classrooms • Create facilitator kit using these video resources to facilitate PLC

conversations • Explore various uses of smart boards in the math classroom

Social Studies • Create archive of streamed videos of model Alberta teachers/classrooms • Create facilitator kit using these video resources to facilitate PLC

conversations • Explore various uses of smart boards in the social studies classroom

Distributed Learning

APPENDIX G

Professional Development Needs Technologies/Resources Employed

Desired Delivery Method

• Group agreed to meet to explore how ERLC can support the implementation of various emerging technologies

Assessment • Keynotes and follow-up sessions with Ken O’Connor • Collaborate with AAC on ELL and math projects

Differentiated Instruction • Keynotes and follow-up sessions with keynote/authors

Aboriginal Student Success • Keynotes and follow-up sessions with Martin Brokenleg • Develop a community of practice – focus on outreach programs

Science • Online communities of practice – via vc or other online tools for biology,

physics and chemisty • Gizmo’s • After school via VC sites in the region. • CMASTE after school study group sessions, with programs that are posted

early and available to access via VC • Identify all of the pd sessions available for high school science teachers –

post links to other sessions on ERLC site o

Other (?)

Key:

– videoconferencing

ATL – assistive technologies for learning

– web-based resources Other emerging technologies to explore may include:

- web conferencing

- pod casting

APPENDIX H Program Feedback & Ongoing Needs Assessment For the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium Workshop Name: ________________________________________________________________ Speaker(s): ___________________________________ Date(s): __________________________ Location: ______________________________ I am a(n) (please one): Teacher Administrator Support Staff Parent Other ____________ Please indicate, by circling the appropriate number, your opinion of the following statements. 1. The Presenter:

Agree Disagree stated the intended outcomes early in the workshop. 4 3 2 1 provided content, materials and activities which matched the

intended outcomes. 4 3 2 1

communicated clearly. 4 3 2 1 used appropriate processes to engage participants. 4 3 2 1

2. The Workshop:

Agree Disagree I am able to apply the information learned to my classroom,

school or jurisdiction. 4 3 2 1

The registration fee was reasonable. 4 3 2 1 Overall, I was satisfied with this workshop. 4 3 2 1

3. The purpose of professional development is to improve student learning. What specific changes will

you make in your practice as a result of this learning opportunity? (English, please)

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

4. Suggestions for future professional development topics and/or ideas to support your further learning on

this topic or other topics. (English, please)

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Other comments for ERLC (e.g. registration process, communications, contact with ERLC staff) (English, please)

____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for participating in this learning opportunity and for your submission.

Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium, Room 20, 16325-83 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5R 3V8 Telephone: (780) 444-2497 or 1-877-244-2497 Fax: (780) 444-0894

Website: www.erlc.ca

“Partners in Adult Learning for Students’ Sake”

Appendix I Curriculum Implementation Support Budget 2008 – 2009 Allocated Funds not spent in 2008 – 2009 will be redistributed in 2009 – 2010.

Base Funding Operational and Equity 2008-2009 Planning assistance/contracts/ Professional Service 25,000.00

Logistics support 40,000.00

ERLC office operations 10,000.00 $75,000

Proportional Funding - Implementation Years 2008-2009

Mathematics 60% 431,000.00

Science 24,000.00

Second Language/International/FSL 15,000.00

Knowledge and Employability 5% 35,000.00

English As A Second Language/ELL 4% 30,000.00

Safety 5,000.00 $540,000.00

Proportional Funding Strategic Priorities and Initiatives 2008-2009

Literacy 5,000.00

FNMI 5,000.00

Wellness 0

ICT (Infused with other areas) 0

Distributed Learning (See ERLC Grant) 0

High School Completion 10,000.00 $20,000.00

Proportional Funding Zone Three Implementation Strategic Priorities and Initiatives 2008-2009

PD Leadership Capacity – 4,500 x 18 districts 81,000.00 $81,000.00

TOTAL $716,000.00

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