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Technology is an Equalizer
Last week I watched intently as an autistic grade 2 child exhibited great delight while navigating his way through an exercise that challenged everyone in his class. Using the school’s internal hard...
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Immigrant Family Parent Evening
This past week we invited immigrant families to join us for an evening of conversation and engagement. With the growing number of Image borrowed from schools.hsd.k12.or.us students from around the...
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Oh How Things Have Changed – A Reflection
After 21 years as a teacher and administrator there has never been more to consider. As the societal context continues to shift, a focus on appropriate and relevant skill building in an inclusive...
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Alberta’s New MO on Student Learning
On May 6, 2013, with little or no fanfare, ministerial order #001/2013 (Student Learning) was signed by Alberta Education Minister, Jeff Johnson; bringing into full force all aspects of Inspiring...
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Parents Said No to the Test
Two months ago, before Alberta Education announced that the province will be phasing out grade 3, 6 and 9 Provincial Achievement Tests, I was approached by a couple of parents at my school. Initially,...
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Ask and Listen – An Inclusive Approach
We need to do a better job of asking and listening to our students. Asking students how they would like educators to support them communicates respect and value for their choices. All teachers would...
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The “Attendance” Factor in Student Success
This week I received a phone call from the mom of two brothers who attend my school. This was my first communication with her since mid-September, when Child Welfare removed the boys and placed them...
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