What we're doing
The Department of Education has updated the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
(SOGI) policy. Find it here. All educational staff received PD training on this in August 2023. The Yukon Government is partnering with a private company from BC, with significant government funding, called ARC Foundation to give resources, lesson plans, and training to educators and implement the SOGI 123 Program in Yukon schools. Contact your school council or MLA for more information. |
The Department of Education is looking for your input
on their work developing a Comprehensive Mental Health and Wellness approach in Yukon schools. What does comprehensive mental health mean to you? What mental health services does your school provide? What mental health services should be provided in schools and why? What are the gaps or barriers preventing the delivery of these services? How can well-being be addressed from a First Nations traditional perspective? As we talk about mental health, what is the most important thing to you that you want to be captured and considered in the discussion? Connect with your school council to provide your feedback by May 15. |
The Department of Education is working on several initiatives
that will affect schools in Yukon, including: Safe and Caring Schools Policy, Student Outcomes Strategy, and Ready to Learn Schools. If you would like more information about these, please contact your school council or CEAY. Yukon Department of Education has adopted new Student Outcome Measures and is developing policy
on the topic. These actions are in direct response to the auditor's report from 2018. The learner outcomes have been developed with primary and extensive consultation with Yukon First Nations. Contact your school council for more details. |
Association Documents Constitution Code of Conduct Norms for meetings Circle of Caring IV Circle of Caring III Circle of Caring II Circle of Caring I Member Resources Yukon Education School Councils Page School Council Toolbox of Resources School Council Dispute Resolution Policy Yukon Education Act Separate School Regulation (Yukon Education Act) Attendance Area (Holy Family) Societies Act Alberta Catholic School Trustees Association (ACSTA) Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards & Committees (AYSCBC) |
CEAY ACTION PLAN 2022-23
Goal 1 - Foster a Catholic learning Environment
1) Identify a Staff Support Lead(s) in each school to assist REC and Admin in faith formation opportunities and resources throughout the year. 2) CEAY to collaborate with PD Planning Committee 3) Initiate opportunities to seek input from clergy about the teachings of the Church and with parish/diocese about on-going local faith formation opportunities. 4) Provide resources on prayer, as relates to liturgical year, to administrators for use as desired in school communications, meetings, and classrooms throughout the year |
Goal 2 - Build stronger connections Church -Catholic Schools
1) Finalize the Roles and Responsibilities document of CEAY and communicate to all members 2) Develop a policy for orientation of CEAY members 3) Facilitate discussion on legal documents and processes within the Catholic Education community in Yukon 4) Regular updates by members to CEAY for consistent communication to Catholic Education community about opportunities for building relationship together (ex: faith formation, social, volunteer, etc) 5) Review process and establish policy and procedure for consistent application of CEAY sponsored student awards 6) Explore ways of partnering with members to annually celebrate staff in their commitment to Catholic education 7) Work with members to coordinate at least one school community mass and one staff social event. Explore options for additional ways to encourage and show appreciation for Catholic education partners. |
Goal 3 - Catholic Education understanding - Communication
1) Review the draft CEAY Communication Policy, update as necessary, and approve a final policy and procedure for CEAY communications both internally and externally 2) Weekly notice in parish bulletins of CEAY events, news, and prayers 3) Monthly sharing of CEAY news in school newsletters 4) Positive public messaging campaign about value of Catholic schools/ education 5) Continue to build collaborative relationships and support for Catholic education in Yukon with partners in government and other organizations 6) Continued support for increased understanding of purpose and value of Catholic education within our school and parish communities through discussions at CEAY around the 5 Marks of Catholic School Identity |
Goal 4 - Capital Needs of Yukon Catholic Schools
1) Review of enrolment projections and current capital needs and priorities of Yukon Catholic Schools 2) Regular communication with Department of Education officials to advocate for needs and explore opportunities for solutions, short and long term, for capital needs Additional goals of the Association for 2022-23
|