Minister of Education's Conference Call Tonight

This is a reminder that tonight from 7-9 pm, Education Minister Jeff Johnson will be hosting a teleconference with school councils and parents to continue the discussion about priorities for Alberta's education system. He will be co-hosting with Brad Vonkeman, President of the Alberta School Councils' Association.

To find out more about the call and to register click here.

Alberta School Council Association - AGM

Every year, the Wilma Hansen School Parents Association sponsors up to two parent delegates to attend the Alberta School Councils’ Association Conference and Annual General Meeting (ASCA AGM) in Edmonton.  This conference is an amazing way to gain an insight into how the Education System functions within the Province. 

Hundreds of delegates from all corners of Alberta meet to exchange ideas, attend seminars and take part in round table discussions on the latest ‘hot topics’.

This year’s session topics include:

·       Online Community Connections

·       The ABCs of Mental Health

·       B.Y.O.B. Workshop (Bring Your Own Bylaws)

·       Anaphylaxis Canada “The First Kiss”

·       Digital Parent Resources

·       Student Wellness

·       School Improvement and Student Success

·       Straight Talk - The Culture of Drugs

·       Education Funding in Alberta

·       What are COSCs and How Do They Help?

·       Student Assessment and Standardized Testing

·       Bill 18 and Education

The ASCA Conference will be held on the weekend of April 20-22.  The event starts on Friday evening with registration and a welcome social. A (very) full Saturday agenda starts with breakfast, plenary and breakout sessions, address from the Minister of Education, preparation for the AGM and an evening banquet.  A resource gallery is presented, with over 25 exhibitors displaying products, services and information of value for parents in public education.  Sunday's business meeting starts early, after breakfast, and continues until all resolutions proposed for policy are debated and voted upon, as well as appointment of the new governing Board.

Please review the AGM package online at http://www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca/  Click on “ASCA 2012 Connection” and “AGM 2012 Information”  for details.  Some of the Resolution topics for this year are:

·       Scheduling of Provincial Achievement Tests

·       Assessment Measures of 21st Century Student Success

·       Single Enrolment Birth date across the Province of Alberta

The Wilma Hansen School Council will be reviewing the 2012 Resolutions starting at our meeting on Tuesday, Feb 21 at 7pm in the library.  Everyone is welcome.  If you are interested in learning more, or want to attend the conference on behalf of our Council, please come to the Council meeting and put your name forward. 

The Conference Registration deadline is April 10, 2012, so don't miss an opportunity to be involved, to be heard, and make a difference in public education.