LBPSB Strategic Plan 2010-2015

Theme

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• Improved graduation and qualification Rate.

• Reduction in the number of dropouts

• Improve English and French language skills

• Success and perseverance for students with handicaps and social maladjustments or learning difficulties

• Healthy lifestyle and a safe school environment.

• Increased access for students under the age of 20 into vocational training

Objectives Fixed by the Ministry

LBPSB Strategic Directions 2010-2015

Together We Learn

Partnering for Student Success

Maximizing Student Success in a Culture for Learning

Enhancing School Collaboration and

Community Partnerships

Promoting Wellness in a Safe and Caring Community.

Fostering and Supporting a Commitment to Professional

Growth for All

Strategic Direction 1

Maximizing Student Success in a Culture

for Learning

To increase the graduation and qualification rate

To increase the qualification rate of students with

special needs

To reduce the dropout rate

To increase the level of literacy in

English and French

TARGETSOverall Graduation Rate of 85.5%2% increase in Elementary End of Cycle III Math exam results5% increase in Secondary 4 Math exam results3% increase in Secondary 4 Science & Technology exam results3% increase in Secondary 4 History & Citizenship exam resultsReduce overall dropout rate by 20%Improve Literacy Skills4% increase in Elementary End of Cycle III exam results in English and French3% increase in Secondary 5 French writing exam results5% increase in Secondary 5 French reading exam results

Strategic Direction 2

Fostering and Supporting a

Commitment to Professional Growth

for All

To enlist and recognize the contribution and expertise of all personnel towards

student success

To develop staff capacity to support the (4) strategic

directions

TARGETSProfessional development plans and spending are in-line with the (4) strategic directions.

An increase in the number of professional development activities by each employee group to sustain best practices in-line with the (4) strategic directions.

Recognition and promotion of innovative practices that align with the 4 strategic directions

Strategic Direction 3

Enhancing School Collaboration and

Community Partnerships

To develop opportunities for successful transitions at critical points in schooling

To promote skilled occupations and

trades

To enrich learning opportunities through Global Education and

Community Partnerships

To increase the number of

international students and educators studying in our

schools and centers

TARGETSElementary students are socially and academically prepared for the secondary school experience.Support the K-4 program to improve school readiness in targeted areas.A 10% increase in the number of students registered in career education programs by 2015.Expansion of the International Language Center2 new agreements, letters of intent and/or contracts signed per year by 2015.1 additional school or staff exchange per year by 2015. A 25% increase in the number of students and educators registered in the International program by 2015.

Strategic Direction 4

Promoting Wellness in a Safe and Caring

Community

To develop a culture of pride and respect for the

environment

To support and expand programs

that foster healthy living

To provide a safe, secure, healthy, and welcoming

environment

TARGETSBoard-wide “Green” action plan implemented by 2013.

Increased awareness of school board environmental initiatives.

Implement “Healthy Schools Approach” in all schools by 2015

An increase in the number school-based and Board-wide programs that address violence prevention and conflict resolution.

Yearly portrait of school climate is developed and used in every school to prioritize interventions for the following year.

Summary

• Student success is the force that drives our actions.

• This Strategic Plan is built on the foundation of work accomplished through our 2006-2009 Strategic Plan.

• This Strategic Plan ensures that our goals are achievable, our progress is measurable, and that we are accountable to those who place their trust in Lester B. Pearson School Board schools.

Timeline

Strategic Plan sent to consultative partners week of March 22nd.

Deadline to submit feedback – May 21st.

Revised Strategic Plan adopted by the Council of Commissioners at the regular June meeting.

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