Second Level Services (SLS)

Numeracy Development

The Numeracy Coach works directly with the teachers and students of our 6 Tribal Region’s First Nation schools. Teachers learn new assessment and instructional strategies that will engage students in the learning process of mathematics. Teachers are also supported by the Numeracy Coach through professional development opportunities, grade-alike meetings and by planning and assisting teachers in implementing effective instructional practices. More specifically, these are some of the duties performed by the Numeracy Coordinator:

• Numeracy Pre & Post Assessments & Analysis
• Teacher Action Plans – Numeracy Focus
• Training Sessions (eg. Math starters; Curriculum mapping)
• Professional Development Opportunities (Conferences, Learning Network, etc)

Land-Based Development

The Land-Based Education Coordinator supports and empowers Land-Based Education teachers within our six member First Nation schools by providing essential resources and guidance. Through regular meetings, the Land-Based Cohort fosters a collaborative enviornment for sharing innovative teaching practices and celebrating successes. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Collaboration:

  • Convenes and facilitates Land-Based Education Cohort meetings.
  • Collaborates with schools to plan and execute impactful land-based camps.
  • Collaborates with community Elders and Knowledge Keepers to ensure community knowledge is shared in a proper and appropriate manner.

• Logistics and Support:

  • Manages land-based equipment, ensuring timely delivery and setup for school activities.
  • Coordinates cost-sharing for school land-based camp expenses.

• Professional Development and Curriculum:

  • Provides ongoing support and resources for Land-Based Learning.
  • Organizes professional development opportunities (e.g., canoe training).
  • Contributes to curriculum development aligned with land-based education goals.

Student Retention

Student success starts with good attendance and a personal involvement in the learning process. Many of our junior high students disengage from the learning process for a variety of reasons but with successful interventions, these students can become recommitted to the education system.

The HEROES Program is for Jr. High students and focuses on building strengths and teaches students the importance of character development, self-respect, self-dignity and personal growth. As each student learns their gifts, abilities and their own personal value, they begin to accept responsibility for their actions and behaviours, making better choices in all aspects of their lives.

ME to WE is a program where high school students learn about leadership roles and how to make positive changes in their community. The focus is on getting students to think globally but act locally. High school students learn about leadership skills by identifying local challenges and issues and creating projects that work towards improving their social or environmental conditions.