Beyond the Buzzwords: Putting Community Schools Into Action
WORKSHOP AND STRATEGY SESSION

Facilitated by Dr. Rick Hesch, Aboriginal Education Consultant

Saskatchewan has a policy that encourages all schools to function as community schools. But what does this mean?  How can we put community voices at the forefront of school planning? What is community-based education? Have community schools lived up to their original intent? If not, why not? How can we ensure our schools genuinely respond to community needs and aspirations?

In this workshop we will look at how active communities have stepped up to take a stronger role in their children's education. Then we'll talk about the future in Saskatchewan: How do we want our community schools to function? How do we achieve schools that are true hubs of our community life? What are the creative possibilities for re-energizing the community school model?        

Saturday, Sept. 25
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Anglican Church
3337 15th Ave., Regina

Who should attend?
Parents, community coordinators, students, academics, community volunteers, education decision-makers, Elders, urban planners, RM/town/band/city councillors, language and culture advocates, adult educators, early educators, childcare workers, community programmers - anyone interested in putting the 'community' in 'community school.'       

Free of charge.
Childcare provided.
Continental breakfast and lunch included.

Seats are limited. Please register early.

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