1. U of R Presentation January 25, 2016

2. The Government’s Vision “ … a strong and growing Saskatchewan, the best place in Canada – to live, to work, to start a business, to get an education, to raise a family and to build a life.”

3. Government’s Role in Education What is the government’s role in education?

4. Education Sector What do you know about the Saskatchewan Education Sector? Size? Budget? Outcomes? Priorities?

6. Outcome: Improve Graduation Rates Graduation Rates Date Prepared: 2015/09/15 Data Contact: Rick Johnson Report Contact: Susan Nedelcov- Anderson Source: Ministry Student Data System Refresh Cycle: Annual Annual Metric

7. Outcome: Improving FN&M Student Engagement and Graduation Rate Graduation Rates Date Prepared: 2015/09/15 Data Contact: Rick Johnson Report Contact: Susan Nedelcov-Anderson Source: Ministry Student Data System Refresh Cycle: Annual Annual Metric

8. Education Sector

9. ESSP Levels

10. National and International Assessments

11. Provincial Assessments

12. Reading Priority

13. Following Their Voices What do students say they need in order to be successful?

14. Following Their Voices Experiences offered three positions: Home and family School structures and systems Relationships and interactions Which is most important to: Students? Teachers? Administrators? Family?

15. Following Their Voices

16. Understanding and Indicators Education that is relational and culturally responsive demonstrates: A focus on responding from within areas of influence A commitment to continuous learning, unlearning and re-learning A change in practice that accelerates achievement for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students learning as First Nations, Métis and Inuit students Indicators: Caring for and believing in First Nations, Métis and Inuit students and their cultures Having high expectations that Métis, Inuit and First Nations students are self- determining, can participate and can achieve Creating secure, well-managed learning environments Engaging in teaching and learning interactions that are responsive to student interests and needs Using a range of strategies to promote accelerated growth Using evidence from Métis, First Nations and Inuit student outcomes for critical reflection and for identifying strategic actions that promote accelerated growth

17. Surveys Observation FeedbackGoal Setting Co- construction Walk- through Critical Learning Cycle Huddle Shadow Coaching Huddle Shadow Coaching Based on the U and I and Innovation Configurations Every school is expected to complete 5 cycles this year