Framework for Enhancing Student LearningSchool District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North)

Revised: November 2019

This Framework for Enhancing Student Learning reflects our commitment to work to continuously improve student learning for every student.

It has been developed in consultation with provincial education partners, and represents a shared responsibility for student learning through meaningful partner involvement.

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BC Ministry of Education, BC Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

What Does it

Replace?

On July 1, 2015 what was known as the Accountability Framework, underwent significant changes. The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning replaces the former Accountability Framework.

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BC Ministry of Education, BC Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

Value the learner as a whole - going beyond intellectual to include human, social, and career development

Generate a cultural shift - regarding accountability – from compliance to genuine shared responsibility for student learning

Continuous improvement - increase focus on continuous improvement & system-wide capacity building

Implementation - together, implement what we have developed

What is the Framework

for Enhancing

Student Learning?

Guiding Principles

Addresses differences in performance among groups of students – indigenous, children in care, diverse abilities and disabilities

Strength > support > evidence > and results-based

Commitment to continuous improvement and results-based

Commitment to continuous improvement and life-long learning

Continue to build confidence in public education

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Purpose of the Framework

Guiding Elements

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BC Ministry of Education, BC Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

Timelines: Reviewing

Student Learning

September• Provincial exam results from June

assessments• Review class and provincial exam mark

differential• Classroom student achievement profiles

October• Operational Achievement Tool • Trajectory aggregates

school/class/district• FSA Assessments• Literacy and numeracy triangulations• 1701; confirmation of adapted/modified

November• School-based assessments• FSA Participation & Completion Reports

January• Future completion rates cohort• Provincial Grade 10/12 Numeracy &

Literacy Assessments• Required provincial exam summary reports• Six-year completions & grade 12 grad

reports February

• 1701; confirmation of adapted/modified• Edudata FSA item level response and

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• Provincial exam results from January assessments

• Review class and provincial exam mark differential

• Literacy/numeracy – assessment triangulation

• Annual Committee of the Whole: Student Achievement – Student Results Booklet

March• Student demographic statistics

April• Grade-to-grade transition reports from

previous year• Student Learning Survey completion

May• Special needs ‘How Are We Doing?” 5

year trends• Student Learning Survey results

June• School-based assessments• Provincial Grade 10/12 Numeracy &

Literacy Assessments July

• Satisfaction Survey reports• Engagement questions

Guiding Principles

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SD85 Strategic Plan: Learning, Engagement, and Access

SD85 Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

SD85 Leadership Team Guiding Principles and Emerging Values

What Does Good

Planning Look Like?

Good planning sets a strong foundation for success.

First Nations Education CouncilStrategic Plan

Learning Access Engagement

Articulate Goals and Vision All students will be meeting or exceeding in reading by end

of grade 5 Equity of course/classroom and provincial assessments Student reporting and next steps

Board-approved School PlansCommittees of the Whole District Professional Development Committee

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District Resources

• Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom

• Grade Level Reading Strategy Map (5x5)• 4 Key Questions:

Where are you going with your learning? How is it going (with your learning)? Where to next? Can you name two adults in your school who believe

you will be a success in life?

• First Nations Principles of Learning• Student Achievement Booklet

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How Does a Strong

Education Community

Work Together?

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• First Nations Education Council (FNEC)• Community Partners

MCFD, Child and Youth Mental Health, RCMP, North Island Crisis and Counselling

• First Nations Elders in Residence and Role Model Programs• Sophisticated Use of Student Data

Triangulation: District– FSA – Classroom Students on/off track Equity Scan task group

• Changing Results 4 Young Learners• Thoughtexchange – Community Consultation• Local First Nations Chiefs and Councils• School and District PACs• A Strong Belief in the Success of all Students

Innovation Through Inquiry

• What is going on for our learners? How do we know? Why does this matter?

Scanning: What is going on in our district that supports our learners?

Focusing: What does our focus need to be?

Developing a Hunch: What is leading to this situation?

Learning: How and where can we learn more about what we do?

Taking Action: What will we do differently?

Checking: Have we made enough of a difference?

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Spirals of Inquiry - Dr. Judy Kaser and Dr. Linda Halbert

Great Learning!

What Does it Look Like

and How do we Know?

• Inquiry Celebrations• District Science Fair• Galtam Canoe Experience• S.T.E.A.M. Challenge• “How are we Doing?” Ministry Reports• Rich Assessment and Feedback

Formative and self-assessment On-going parent communication

6 Year Completion Rates

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More… “How do

we know?”

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Recognizing the Diverse Needs of all

Students

• Students with Aboriginal Ancestry Aboriginal Programs First Nations Support Workers / Connections

Workers• English Language Learners

ELL programming and supports• Children in Care

Community Links• Students with Exceptionalities

School-based teams / RTI Education Support Workers / Child and Youth

Care Workers

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Social Emotional Learning

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• Roots of Empathy

• Peer Tutoring / Peer Support Groups

• Zones of Regulation

• Learning / Support Zones

• RTI (Response to Intervention)

• One-To-One Community Reading Support

• School Gardens

• Sexual Orientation Gender Identity (SOGI)

• Extra Curricular Activities

Preparing Students

for the Future

• Forestry Academy• Connections Program• Work Experience• Dual Credit Courses• Secondary School Apprenticeship Program• Training-In-Trades • Skills Exploration / Yes 2 IT• Young Entrepreneurs Programs• Outdoor Education

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Links

SD85 Strategic Plan: Learning, Engagement and Access

SD85 Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Eke Me-Xi Student Videos SD85 Board Policy

4 Key Questions Brochure

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action (2015)

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Links

Grade Level Reading Strategy Map (5x5)

First Nations Principles of Learning

Aboriginal World Views and Perspectives in the Classroom

SD85 Board Approved School Plans

SD85 Aboriginal Programs

Student Achievement Results

SD85 Leadership Team – Guiding Principles and Emerging Values

Ministry Reports SD85

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Bringing Learning to Life!

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