http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20111110/PRINCEGEORGE0101/311109985/-1/princegeorge/trustee-hopefuls-make-pitch-at-forum The needs of rural schools, the ability of school boards to localize collective bargaining, funding shortfalls and whether teachers should be penalized monetarily for their job action were among the topics discussed Wednesday night at an all-candidates forum for District 57 school trustees. On behalf of DPAC, thank you …
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PGDTA report Nov 2011 The presentation is attached as a PDF, and includes information on the class composition issues that the PGDTA is currently grieving with the district. For more information on individual education plans (IEP) and class composition issues, please read: http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/UserFiles/File/Resources/Individual_Education_Plan_Guide2010.pdf http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/specialed/docs/iepssn.pdf http://bctf.ca/publications/NewsmagArticle.aspx?id=20216
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The District Parent Advisory Council and the Prince George District Teachers’ Association sent three questions each to each trustee candidate, to be returned November 4th. We have posted the answers received below. DPAC Questions: Why are you running for school trustee? What is your position on choice of school and …
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Remote viewing link – https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=7345&password=M.0D5FB01CA3DB211D240C933C5A2089 2011 November – DPAC Agenda DRAFT DPAC October 2011 Meeting Minutes DPAC Income Statement September 2011 DPAC October 2011 Event Report DPAC Income Statement October 2011 DPAC September 2011 Event Report 2011 Nov DPAC chair report Sup Speaking Notes DPAC Nov 8, 2011 AGENDA DPAC …
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Additional information about the school district has been added to the Resources page, as follows: Information about School District 57 The Ministry of Education reports student achievement and demographics in the B.C. K to 12 education system. Each report provides five years of data with the exception of the Class …
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The B.C. government has ordered public schools to prepare and distribute report cards this fall as usual, even though they may contain little more than the student’s name and attendance record due to teacher job action. In an email to school superintendents, deputy education minister James Gorman said regular report …
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/10/26/bc-teachers-college-legislation.html The B.C. government is replacing the B.C. College of Teachers with a new structure that will reduce the B.C. Teachers Federation’s control over disciplinary issues. Education Minister George Abbott introduced the changes with new legislation in Victoria on Wednesday. The new B.C. Teachers Council will still be made up …
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http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2011/10/28/education-reform-in-bc-going-from-good-to-great/ Education Minister George Abbott released details about his plan for reforming B.C. education before a student audience Friday. Find full details here and follow developments on Twitter @bcedplan. Abbott says the plan is intended to make a good education system great. The key features are personalized learning, quality teaching, flexibility …
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Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce and The Rocky Mountain Goat News are sponsoring an All Candidates Forum on Monday Nov 7 at 7p.m. in the Valemount Secondary School Auditorium. All Candidates are welcome to attend. Call Laura Keil at 250-566-4606 to confirm your attendance
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