Director of Adult Education Nian Matoush paints a portrait of the Cree School Board's services for adult students - including general education, vocational training, and guidance services, along with some plans for the future of adult education in Eeyou/Eenou Istchee at the Regional General Assembly in Eastmain.

2. Table of Contents
• Introduction
• 2016-2021 Strategic Action Plan Initiatives
• Theme 1: Educational Success
• Theme 2: Student, Parent and Community Engagement
• 2016-2017 Year in Review
• 2017-2018 Priorities

3. The Sabtuan Adult Education Services (SAES) is a division of the Cree School Board.
SAES provides a wide range of high-quality, community-based, educational and training
opportunities for adults living in the Eeyou Istchee territory.
Our mission is to promote and stimulate the social and professional integration of the
adult population in our territory by offering programs and services that will increase
their skills, expertise and qualifications.
By doing so, each of our students is ready to step in the labor market with the right
tools and confidence.
We respect the Cree’s values and traditions in each and every aspect of our work.
We exist to provide a range of high-quality
educational and training opportunities in
Eeyou Istchee

4. General Education
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•Literacy
•Pre-Secondary
•Cycle One (Secondary 1-
2)
•Cycle Two (Secondary
School Diploma)

6. Vocational Training
ᐋᐸᑎᓰᐅᓈᐦᒡ ᒋᔅᑯᑕᒫᒉᐧᐃᓐ
• Administration, Commerce and
Computer Technology
• Buildings and Public Works
• Food Services and Tourism
• Mining and Site Operations
• Health Services
• Preparatory Courses

9. Student Support
Guidance Counsellor
• Establish goals and an action plan to meet them
Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC)
• Receive official accreditation for skills learned outside of the
classroom
• Student Success Counselor

10. Partnerships
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Partnerships are collaborations between the Cree
School Board and outside entities which offer
students specialized and expanded programs.

11. Our Student
Population
2016-2017

15. Year in Review
2016-2017
Implementation of Key
Initiatives

17. Key Initiatives Overview
1.1 Determine the student population, profiles, and needs for 2016-2021
• Enhance data collection and complete assessment of student’s/application’s file
• Implemented a standardize computerized student attendance
• Student recruitment – engaged in collaborative work and program assessment with PSSS
1.2 Actively motivate and engage students in their learning
• Developed Essential Skills Training for students in Cycle 1. The development of the program was done in partnership with
both internal and external partners (CHB, Director of Communications).
• Essential Skills has evolved and adapted to meet the needs of our clientele in the Vocational sector (primary focus was on
the Construction and Mining sectors).
• Proactive measures and acquisition of tools and equipment to ensure we conform to industry standards
1.3 Effectively communicate with and receive feedback from students.
• Developed an Education Plan in 2016-2017 (1.2 & 1.3)
• Evaluation of course offerings – all students to evaluate the course taken.
1.4 Develop pathways, programs and partnerships that reflect the needs of all students.
• Produce and develop e-learning.
• Further enhancement of the Sociovocational Integration Program.
1.6 Ensure healthy, safe and sustainable facilities.
• 77% of our communities have adequate space

18. Key Initiative 1.4
Develop pathways, programs and partnerships that reflect the needs of
all students
• Student Success Counselor was available to students with learning
disabilities, special needs and/or any risk factors for the first three
months of the school year.
• The Guidance Counselor also met with 63 individuals and held 11
different workshops with different groups in Eeyou Istchee to discuss
planning for the future.

19. Key Initiative 2.5
Enhance visibility and awareness of Sabtuan Adult Education Services
and Post-Secondary Student Services, and access to their programs and
partnerships
• Increased communications using posters, social media, and radio
• Providing every student with a student card
• Worked more closely with Post-Secondary Student Services to
redirect students to proper programs

20. Key Initiative 2.6
Establish and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with employers,
industry and community groups
• CHRD expanded their support in 2016-2017 by providing education
allowances to adults enrolled in general education
• CHRD also collaborated to bring a presentation on success and coping
strategies to staff and participants of Mistissini’s Career Path Program

21. Key Initiative 4.6
Leverage technology effectively to support student outcomes and
improve CSB-wide efficiency
• Student Success in the classroom
• Smartboards and tablets/iPads are available in most cases. This technology
gave us the opportunity to work with the Information and Technologies
department for solutions that will facilitate a distance education program.

22. Priorities
2017-2018

23. Main Priorities and Projects
• Implement the Education Plan for all students in General Education (1.2 & 1.3)
• Implement Essential Skills for all General Education students in cycle 1 (1.2 & 1.4)
• Expand and offer Essential Skills to all students in the vocational sector (1.2 & 1.4)
• Implement the Evaluation Process on course offering (1.3)
• E-learning - on-going process. (1.4)
• Establish partnerships and further expand the Sociovocational Integration Program in the
communities (1.4)
• Train the trainer to ensure we’re at par with industry practices and trends (1.2)
• Implement strategies for recruitment (1.1)
• Expand on General Education Services (Preparation to Vocational Education, Preparation
to Post Secondary Education) (1.4)
• Follow up on graduates (1.1)

24. General Education
• Socio-Vocational Integration Program - enables adults to deal
competently with real-life situations that will make it easier for them
to enter the labour market and remain employed, or continue their
studies. Offered in Chisasibi and Mistissini.
• Preparation for Vocational Studies Program - prepare our students at
the academic level and enable them to enter the job market well
prepared, the preparation for vocational studies program will be
offered in the communities of Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Mistissini
and Chisasibi.

25. General Education
• Healthy Life Choices and Cultural Awareness Project - To meet the
greater needs of the general education students, SAES will develop
and implement a local course aimed at equipping students with the
basic skills necessary for life.

26. Vocational Training
• Develop a strategic plan to meet requests for training
• Offer quality training and develop our own expertise in various fields
• Orientation prior to starting programs so students become familiar
with their chosen field

27. Contact Information
Nian Matoush
Director of Sabtuan Adult Education Services
nianmatoush@cscree.qc.ca
Tel. 514-235-5183
Meegwetch. Thank you. Merci.