Action Plan to Improve Student Outcomes Progress Tracker

30 total action items

Develop an Early Learning Framework (ELF) and supporting handbook for early childhood educators

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Pilot the ELF and provide ongoing in-servicing to support licensed early learning and child care programs for those piloting ELF. 2021-22: Q4
  2. Finalize the ELF and handbook for early childhood educators based on evaluation results. 2022-23: Q4

Offer professional development (PD) opportunities for early childhood educators

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Develop and deliver an annual PD and training plan to be delivered to licensed program operators and educators. 2020-21: Q4
  2. Increase the participation rate of early childhood educators undertaking training offered by ECE. 2021-22: Q1 to Q4

 

JK-12 Indigenous Language Instructor Employment Plan

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Develop an employment plan that will outline the approaches ECE and education bodies will undertake to address systemic needs for JK-12 Indigenous Language Instructors (ILIs). This plan will examine the current supply, project attrition, & identify strategies to supply instructors.2020-21: Q1 to Q4
  2. Begin introducing specific actions to increase the supply of ILIs. 2021-22: Q1 to Q4

Certificate of Indigenous Language Revitalization (CILR) program

Completed

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Deliver the two year pilot program in partnership with regional Indigenous Governments, Aurora College and the University of Victoria (UVic) 2018-20: Complete

Advance the 2020-21 NWT Mentor Apprentice Program (MAP)

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Pilot the MAP through a partnership with regional Indigenous Governments. 2019-2020 : Q1 - Q4
  2. Based on the 2019/20 MAP evaluation, deliver the 2020/21 MAP in partnership with regional Indigenous Governments. 2020-22: Q1 - Q4

Research and develop a 3-year pilot Indigenous Language Diploma (ILD)

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Research and development of the 3-year pilot ILD program in partnership with Aurora College, University of Victoria and regional Indigenous Governments 2020-22: Q1 to Q4

Increase the number of Indigenous language scholarships

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Increase number of Indigenous language scholarships, i.e. future ILD students 2022-23:Q2

Pilot a program to support training for JK-12 Support Assistants

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Pilot a program to support JK-12 Support Assistants 2020-21: Q1 to Q4
  2. Partner with Aurora College to establish ongoing certification training program 2022-23: Q1 to Q4

Implement the JK-12 Our Languages curriculum (OLC) and Indigenous Languages and Education (ILE) Handbook

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Deliver 2-year large scale JK-12 OLC pilot including development of teaching resources and assessment tools, and continue to provide in-servicing to pilot teachers. 2019-20: complete
  2. Implement OLC in all NWT schools and ensure that all schools are using the ILE Handbook.  2020-24: Q1 to Q4

Explore Grades 1-12 curriculum partnership with an alternate jurisdiction (options and opportunities for adoption and adaptation)

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Prepare a curriculum options paper for the Minister of ECE. 2019-20: Complete
  2. Engagement with Indigenous governments and education bodies. 2021-22: Q1 to Q2
  3. Assuming positive decision, begin adaptation and implementation of new curriculum. 2021-22: Q1 to Q4

JK-4 Literacy & Numeracy Strategy

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Develop a JK-4 Literacy & Numeracy Strategy in collaboration with education bodies. 2021-23: Q1 to Q4
  2. Release, distribute, in-service and implement the JK-4 Literacy & Numeracy Strategy. 2023-24: Q4

Develop Northern Studies 20 curricula with Education Bodies and Indigenous Governments.

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Develop the course scope and sequence, while engaging with education bodies and Indigenous Governments. 2020-22: Q2 to Q4
  2. Small scale pilot of Northern Studies 20 in select schools across NWT. 2022-23: Q2
  3. Full scale pilot in all NWT high schools across the NWT. 2023-24: Q2

Provide distance learning opportunities in all NWT small schools through Northern Distance Learning (NDL)

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Increase the number of small schools with NDL program to 20 from 15 schools in 2019-20.  2020-21: Q4
  2. Increase the number of courses offered through NDL to 27 from 17 courses. 2023-24: Q4

Expand the Career and Education Advisor (CEA) program

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Create 12 CEA positions distributed throughout NWT regions by 2024. 2023-24: Q4
  2. Increase the percentage of grade 9 to 12 students who met with a CEA from 780 (70%) in 2019-20. 2023-24: Q4

Common JDs for JK-12 Support Assistants

Completed

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Create and implement a common job description for JK-12 Support Assistants. 2019-20: Complete

Update JK-12 Support Assistant section of the Inclusive Schooling Handbook

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Revise and update JK-12 Support Assistant section of the Inclusive Schooling Handbook. 2020-21: Q1 to Q4

Develop greater integration of services for children and youth in the education system through expanding regional capacity

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Explore regional approaches to expand the current capacity of Territorial Based Support Team. 2020-21: Q4
  2. Identify a pilot or demonstration site for the model to be deployed and evaluated. 2021-22: Q4
  3. Collaborate with other departments to finalize a model for integrated service delivery that involves provision to services in schools. 2022-24: Q4

Improve mental health counseling services to children and youth

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. All regions supported by 42 Child and Youth Care Counsellors and 7 clinical supervisors. 2021-22: Q4
  2. Provide classroom-based (Tier 1) and school-wide (Tier 2) mental health training, resources and strategies for prevention. 2019-22: Q1-Q4

Implement an online educator certification and credentialing system for early childhood and JK-12 educators

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Online system in use for all new certification applications. 2020-21: Q3 to Q4
  2. All certification files prior to 2021-22 moved into new system. 2023-24: Q4

Training and supports for small-school principals

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Conduct research on best practices and survey principals of small schools. 2020-21: Q3 to Q4
  2. Develop program of training and supports. 2021-22: Q1 to Q4
  3. Pilot program with interested schools and principals. 2022-23: Q1 to Q4

Training and supports for teachers of multi-grade classrooms

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Conduct research on best practices and survey principals of small schools. 2020-21: Q3 to Q4
  2. Develop program of training and supports. 2021-22: Q1 to Q4
  3. Pilot program with interested schools and educators. 2022-23: Q1 to Q4

Education System Training and Support Plan

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Inventory of planned professional development and training opportunities offered at school, regional and territorial levels. 2020-21: Q3
  2. Offer in-person and distance professional development and training opportunities for education body elected representatives, employees as well as school employees in partnership with education bodies. 2021-22: Q1-Q4

Develop competency-based educator standards and associated accountability mechanisms

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Standards and accountability mechanisms in place by the 2022-23 school year. 2022-23: Q4

Modernize the Education Act in consultation with stakeholders

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Research modernization options that will support Indigenous Government engagement and jurisdiction acquisition and develop discussion paper. 2020-21: Q2 to Q4
  2. Consult and engage with stakeholders. 2020-21: Q3 to Q4
  3. Produce a “What we Heard Report” based on previous engagement. 2020-21: Q4
  4. Using the information gathered through research and consultation, prepare and submit a Legislative Proposal. 2021-22: Q1 to Q2

Review the JK-12 education funding framework in consultation with stakeholders

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. An updated JK-12 funding framework aligns with the updated Education Act. 2022-23:Q4

Develop plans to analyze and share results of the EDI, the MDI and the HBSC surveys.

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Develop and share approach to analyzing EDI data. 2020-21: Q4
  2. Develop and share approach to analyzing MDI and HBSC data. 2021-22: Q1-Q4

JK-12 Planning and Accountability Framework

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Reporting on education outcomes, including graduation rates. 2019-20 and Annually.
  2. Education Body Operating Plans submitted. Annually
  3. Education Body Annual Reports submitted. Annually

Student Behaviour, Referrals, and Intervention Tracking

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Completion of RFP process and confirmation of vendor delivery of platform. 2019-20: Q1 to Q4
  2. Development of data tracking module with vendor and providing education staff training. 2020-23: Q1 to Q4
  3. Launching and using the platform to report. 2023-24: Q1 to Q4

STIP evaluation

On-track

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Submit report to Standing Committee. 2020-21: Q3

5 year review of ERI

Completed

Anticipated Outcome

  1. Complete the 5 year Evaluation of ERI. 2019-20: Complete
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