Think about running for school board
Sign up for a free candidate information session. Register for Campaign School – a workshop that will teach candidates how to organize a campaign – in Red Deer on June 9. Find out more about the October 18 school board elections and how you can get involved. Read more>>
Encouraging public involvement in public education
Enhancing school boards’ connections with their local communities is a strategic focus for the ASBA. See these resources and research to support your local board’s efforts. Read more>>
Advocacy priorities and education trends
The ASBA Board of Directors is focusing its advocacy efforts on transportation, infrastructure and high school completion. The board has also created a partnership with Alberta Education aimed at identifying emerging trends in education. Read more>
Hot News
ASBA toolkit to promote school board elections online; dates for candidate info sessions and read the minister of education’s comments about teachers’ salaries and the budget.....in the February 18 Hot News. Previous editions
Calendar highlights
- Mar 11, 2010: Board of Directors Meeting
- Mar 12, 2010: Board of Directors Meeting
- Mar 19, 2010: Inclusive education workshop
- Mar 22, 2010: Board Chairs Meeting
- Mar 22, 2010: Zone 4 Meeting
- Mar 25, 2010: Zone 1 Meeting
- Mar 26, 2010: Zone 2/3 Meeting
Education in the news
- Rocky View to seek ASBA action re school boundary rules and special education funding
- Open boundaries impact neighborhood schools
- U.S. grapples with setting national standards for education
- Minister muses about “health” report card for elementary students
- Alberta Transportation considers province-wide standard for school zones: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Need a graduation speech? Contact us
See the March 2010 edition of Communications Now for a graduation speech you can modify for local use. We have several speeches on file. Contact . Appropriate for trustees and senior administrators who are called on to make remarks at graduation ceremonies. See this index for a listing of previous Communication Now articles.
The Board Learning Centre provides online professional development for school trustees. Please contact .
