What we're doing

Inclusive Education Work

CEAY is a partner with Yukon Education as our community considers what change needs to happen to address the obstacles and barriers identified through the education review process over the past few years. Communities of Inquiry have been developed and membership is open to anyone with an interest in collaborating and improving education delivery in Yukon.  Connect with a school council member or CEAY to find out how you can be involved. Take a look at the monthly blog for more details and ongoing updates on the process and outcomes.

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.
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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
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​Goal 2 - Build stronger connections Church -Catholic Schools ​
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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
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​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
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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
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Additional goals of the Association for 2022-23
  • Goal 1: to come into compliance with the new Yukon Societies Act and complete transition process by deadline of March 2023​
 
  • Goal 2: Build relationship and understanding with Yukon First Nations

  • Goal 3: Negotiate new funding agreements with the Department of Education
Yukon Party
Liberal Party
New Democrat Party

Association Documents

Constitution

Bylaws

Code of Conduct

Norms for meetings
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​Circle of Caring IV

Circle of Caring III Strategic Plan (2013)

Circle of Caring II  (2004)

Circle of Caring I (1993)
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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)