Director of School Operations Kim Quinn is joined by Elma Moses to report on progress in the Youth Sector of the Cree School Board since 2016.

1. June 4, 2018
Cree School Board Regional General Assembly
Presentation by: Kim Quinn, Director of School Operations
Elma Moses, Director of Education Services
Youth Progress
Report
2016-2018

2. June 4, 2018
By: Kim Quinn, Director of School Operations
Part 1: Youth Sector Progress
Report

3. Key Action Areas in Schools,
School Operations, Instructional Services
and Special Education Services
From CAFSI
to Action

4. CAFSI – How well are our students
learning?
1-5%
15-20%
80-85%
4-5%
70%
25%
Expected / Desired CSB in 2007 (CAFSI Report)
*Gr. 6 CAT Results
Mastery of Core
Targeted Supplemental Intervention
Intensive Intervention/Special Ed.

5. CAFSI Highlights
• In 2007-2008, the average graduation rate in Québec,
five years after starting secondary school, was 60.1%.
While in the CSB, it is only 8.6% It continued to drop
each year.
• Only 24% of grade 6 English students and 16% in
French showed mastery of reading at their expected
level on standardized tests.
• In 2006-2007, the average attendance in all schools in
the CSB was 77%. This means that, on average,
students are absent for 43 days of the school year.
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
Québec CSB

6. How did we address it?
2010-2015 SAP
4-5%
70%
25%

7. What is a Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum?
QEP Subject
Competencies
Frameworks for
evaluation
Progression of
learning
GVC

8. 2016-2018 Key Initiatives
• Complete GVC development in Cree, Math, English, and French
• Implement the GVC/ evidence-based literacy instruction in schools
• Build stronger collaborative teacher teams through PLC & RTI training
• Offer additional pathways and programs to meet the needs of all
students
• Increase student engagement & success

9. 2016-2018 Highlights
• GVC completed for Secondary V (Math, French, & English) & Cree
Language (Secondary III)
2010
CSB teams unpack the QEP;
create Cree connections
chart under the direction
and training of McRel
2011
Grades 1 & 2 rolled out in
core subject, Cree, ELA, FSL
Immersion, and
mathematics
2012
Grades 3 to 6 rolled out,
Cree, ELA, FSL immersion,
and mathematics
2013
Pre-K & K and Secondary 1
& 2 rolled out; continued
development ; CSB
assumes full responsibility
of guiding the GVC
development
2014
Elementary Cree, ELA, FSL
Immersion are revised;
Secondary 1 & 2
development continues
2015 Secondary 3
rolled out; Secondary 1 & 2
Cree language
development begins;
Elementary Science
development begins
2016
Secondary 1 Cree language
rolled out; Elementary
Science implementation;
Secondary 4 & 5
development begins
2017
Secondary 2 Cree language
rolled out; Secondary 3
Cree language
development begins;
Secondary 4 & 5 rolled out;
Secondary 5 development
continues
2018
Secondary 5 development
continues target date for
completion is June 30;
Secondary 3 Cree language
development continues

10. 2016-2018 Highlights
• Professional Learning
Communities (PLC) & Response
to Intervention (RTI) training in 9
schools to date
• Increased pathways & programs
for all students (WOTP,CASP,
Challenges, Mikw Chiyam,…)
• Increased success rates & literacy
rates
4-5%
45%
45-50%

11. 2016-2018 Highlights
4-5%
45%
45-50%
• CASP/ Challenges
• Work-Oriented Training Pathways (WOTP)
• Empower Reading
• Speech & Language Pathology (SLP)
• RTI “podding”/ targeted intervention
• Tutoring/ Remedial/ Support
• Graduate Support Programs: Elephant Thoughts,
Intensive French Immersion, Math Help, & Facile
Learning
• Mikw Chiyam
• GVC (Pre-K-Secondary V) – English, French,
Math, & Cree
• High Quality Literacy & Math Resources in
English, French & Cree

12. 2016-2018 Lessons Learned
• Student growth & progress are our
focus and it’s making a difference.
• Collaboration is key to continually
improve both at the school and board
level.
• Staying aligned with our two strategic
action plans have gotten us this far on
our journey.
• With all we have done, there has not
been as much of an impact on student
attendance as desired.
RTI
GVC
PLCs

13. Student Attendance
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
Elementary
Secondary
Overall

14. Growth in Reading
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Grade 3 English Grade 3 French Grade 6 English Grade 6 French
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017

15. 0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
Registered Sec. V
Graduates
Secondary V Success Rate

16. Secondary V Success Rate
21%
64%
42.0% 41%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

17. 4.3%
8.0%
15.7%
10.9%
9.9%
11.1%
9.3%
11.6%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
5 Years
6 Years
7 Years
Graduation Rates

18. Portrait of Our 2016-2017 Secondary Vs
93
49
30
16
41 Graduates
1 Course
2 Courses
3-4 Courses
Add. Year

19. Conclusion
• We are making progress across all
levels with more students reaching
mastery and making gains in their
learning.
• We are continuously working toward
school improvement together.
• Our continued efforts on student, parent,
& community engagement will make the
difference.

20. June 4, 2018
By: Elma Moses, Director of Education Services
Part 2: Youth Sector Progress
Report

21. Key Action Areas in Cree
Programs, Student Services &
Professional Development
Strengthening
Our Cree
Programs

22. 2016-2018 Cree Programs
Highlights
• Publishing of Cree material to support the GVC, Cree Language and
Cree Culture Programs

23. 2016-2018 Cree Programs
Highlights
• Updating of Cree Resource Material (Lexicon, East Cree.org, etc.)
• Collaboration Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Center & Judy Washipabano (New
Paths for Education) on the development of:
Cree Culture Kits & IIUW Program
• Engaging Staff in Cree Language Team Building Activities (Leadership Forum 2017)
• Professional development for teachers in Cree Resources & Tools
• Representation of CSB at Indigenous Language Initiatives

24. 2016-2018 Student Services
Highlights
• Regional Events: Public Speaking, Science Fair, Art Exhibition & Annie
Whiskeychan Day
• Secondary V Orientation Trip
• Bully Proofing School Program
• School Age Program
• Crisis Intervention Training for Schools
• Boarding Home Program
• MEES Round Table on Indigenous Success & Perseverance Member

25. 2016-2018 Professional
Development Highlights
• Cree Literacy (40 students) , Inclusive Education, Bachelor of Education
& Language & Culture (64 students ) – in partnership with McGill
University
• Mentoring & evaluating students
• Collaboration with Judy Washipabano on IIUW
• Review of Cree Teacher Training Program

26. Kimberly Quinn
Director of School Operations
418-923-2764
kquinn@cscree.qc.ca
Questions?
Elma Moses
Director of Education Services
819-855-2230
Elma.Moses@cscree.qc.ca
Meegwetch. Thank you. Merci.