6. Director’s message… Student achievement is our core business… “I challenge us to think of student achievement as being a reflection of both academic success and personal well being.” Academic success and personal well-being should not be in competition with each other. In fact, they are synergistic and integrated.
8. Role of the Board, schools, students, parents, family and community… The saying, ‘It takes a community to raise a child’, is perhaps even more a necessity that it was years ago. Together we are preparing our children and youth for life in a complex, and changing world community. To do this requires that they feel supported and connected through relationships that are equitable and inclusive. Parent, family and community engagement in the education of children and youth is necessary to support the achievement and well being of each of our students. This is our collective responsibility.
9. Framework A positive school climate “may be defined as the sum total of all of the personal relationships within a school”. When these relationships are founded in mutual acceptance and inclusion, and modelled by all, a culture of respect becomes the norm.” The Ministry of Education has mandated that each school have a team responsible for developing a positive climate for learning. In York Region, each school has a Positive Climates for Learning and Working Team. These teams will work collaboratively with other school-based teams, students and the community in the creation of safe, caring, equitable, inclusive, and respectful learning and working environments.
10. Framework More specifically, it is the responsibility of each school’s positive climate for learning and working team to: Conduct a climate survey every two years Development of a positive climate for learning that is safe, respectful, inclusive, equitable and caring Consider teaching strategies that focus on developing healthy relationships
11. How does PC4L and Working meet the needs of our learners, staffs and school communities? When schools have a positive climate for learning and working: Sense of belonging leads to inclusive and vibrant learning communities Learning in community increases engagement Increased engagement leads to improved achievement and personal well being
Editor's Notes
Student success is our core businessI challenge us to think of student success as being a reflection of both student achievement and personal well being Academic achievement and personal well-being should not be in competition with each other. In fact, they are synergistic and integrated.
Equity of Outcome - It is not enough to create equal opportunties or ensure equal access for our students. As and education community, we believe that we have a responsibility to ensure, to the best of our ability, that each member can and will succeed. We call that, “Equity of Outcome.”
Student success is our core businessI challenge us to think of student success as being a reflection of both student achievement and personal well being Academic achievement and personal well-being should not be in competition with each other. In fact, they are synergistic and integrated.
A positive climate that supports student learning and success exists when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. Here is a Regional PC4L Team in place that represents …..
A positive climate that supports student learning and success exists when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. Here is a Regional PC4L Team in place that represents …..
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