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Foundation
Tools for Effective School Councils Sept 2012
Obtain some Tools for becoming amore Effective School Council with:
Engagement/InvolvementCommunicationMeetingsAttracting Volunteers
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Foster, develop, maintain and reflect the culture of the school
Provide the opportunity to participate in the advisory role
Create the forum for discussion
Seek and represent school community views
Consider the unique qualities of your school community:Values Demographics Socioeconomic Factors Religion, Ethnicity, Languages LocationGrade ConfigurationUnique Programming
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Join
Represent
Vote
Enjoy
Shape
Enhance
Support
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Topic Specific Surveys: Written or in Person
Suggestion Boxes/Newsletters/Contests
Email Distribution List: Permission to Contact Form or Family Engagement Form
School Council Web Page: ASCA School Council Group Page
Raise the profile
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Social50%
Structure20%
Context30%
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Social50%
Structure20%
Context30%
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Social50%
Structure20%
Context30%
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Social50%
Structure20%
Context30%
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Definition of VOLUNTEER1: a person who voluntarily undertakes or
expresses a willingness to undertake a service:
Definition of VOLUNTARY 7: acting or done of one's own free will without
valuable consideration or legal obligation
Examples of VOLUNTEERVolunteers are needed to help with the bake sale. The school was built by volunteers. Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteer
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Effective School Councils:Understand their purposeRespect/Reflect their cultureAre welcomingEncourage diverse involvementCommunicate wellRun efficient meetingsAttract volunteersEvaluate their effectiveness
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1.800.661.3470
780.454.9867
www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca
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