Education Committee
Alternative Program Review
Update and Discussion
Thursday, September 24th,
7 to 8:30pm
3rd floor @ Lady Evelyn
63 Evelyn Ave, Ottawa ON
Join us for this important update of the school board's ongoing review of the alternative program.
Without widespread parental support and involvement, it is unlikely that the alternative program will continue to exist. If the program is shut down, the alternative schools will not be able to continue as they are. On a practical level, the catchment area will become smaller and busing will be impacted. On a more profound level, the non-competitive, sympathetic, multi-age, community-oriented atmosphere will change. If the program is saved, it is very likely that its delivery and locations will change. "Weak" alternative schools may close and those that remain may be asked to develop independent philosophies and provide accountability structures. Parental involvement and support will be key for this to work.
We encourage students to attend (and participate) in the evening's discussion, as the review has the potential to impact them most of all. As such, we will not be providing childcare.
Snacks, however, will be provided.
Background
The school board regularly conducts reviews of its’ various programs. A program review of alternative education began at the end of June. A final report will be produced by the end of January.
The school board's description of the process can be found at
http://www.ocdsb.ca/au_hi_
The Alternative Schools Advisory Committee (ASAC, representing all alternative schools in the board and comprised primarily of alternative school parents) has a number of concerns regarding the review. The time that has been given to conduct the review is short. Although the steering committee has a diverse membership, they have no power to produce a report or even make recommendations. The review's objectives are fairly negative. And consultation is somewhat limited.
See also:
Alternative Schools Advisory Committee program review page
http://www.facebook.com/l/
On Facebook: Alternative Schools in Ottawa: More Choices
For further infomation:
email: education-chair@ladyevelyn.ca
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