The Enhancing Student Learning Report reflects School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) (SD8) strategic priorities for all learners. These priorities are also guided by the district’s vision and values, supported by school learning plans.
SD8’s strategic goals are literacy, numeracy, inclusion and Indigenization. The district vision focuses on excellence for all learners in a nurturing environment. These goals and vision align with the goals of the Ministry of Education and Child Care Service Plan.
In addition, the Aboriginal Education program focus areas of belonging, success, truth before reconciliation, and history and culture are congruent with SD8’s Strategic Plan and the Ministry Service Plan. The district continues to support and implement practices resulting in learning success for Indigenous students and in improved graduation rates for all learners.
For the 2022-2023 school year, the School Learning Plan Framework has been re-envisioned to reflect a new structure with a focus on equity and district-wide alignment with district and ministry goals.
SD8 works together with education and community partners to support student learning. Student success is maximized when relationships are collaborative and focused.
The Enhancing Student Learning Report and continuous learning reports show the data analysis and interpretation of trends over time. Data has been drawn from both provincial and district sources.
Action items have been developed to meet the expected provincial educational outcomes and measures in intellectual, human and social development and career development.
By ensuring that school learning plans, operational plans, and continuous improvement reports support and align with the Board of Education’s strategic plan, there is opportunity for coherence in planning and use of resources to create efficiency and to build towards student success.
Action items will be prioritized for the 2023-2024 school year. SD8 continually monitors these priorities to ensure continuous improvement for all students including Indigenous students, students with diverse abilities, children and youth in care and English language learner students.
Priority areas are addressed by the following:
- Implement 3-year literacy and numeracy plans to improve literacy and numeracy.
- Increase graduation rates for all students and ensure parity between Indigenous and non- Indigenous learners.
- Ensure that all students are supported through social emotional learning and trauma-informed practice.
- Enhance equity for all learners including Indigenous students, students with diverse abilities, English language learners and children and youth in care.
SD8 continues to look for ways to build on strengths and celebrate student success. By referring to data which informs decision making, planning and practices and by working together with education partners, the district can make a difference for all SD8 students.
