AP 110: Education Planning
Administration of Policy and Legislation
Background
Educational planning ensures all students have equitable opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to thrive and make a positive impact. It also optimizes resources to meet Alberta’s educational needs.
The Division’s annual Education Plan sets student learning priorities, guides budget development, and informs progress reporting. Updated annually, it reflects emerging trends in education.
System Planning Guidelines
1. The Superintendent shall establish a collaborative process for developing an annual Education Plan that addresses local needs and meets provincial accountability requirements.
2. The vision, mission, values, beliefs, and the guiding principles for decision-making in the Division shall guide the overall direction for system planning.
3. The Division and its schools shall be guided by effective planning processes that ensure:
3.1. Stakeholders have meaningful opportunities for input and involvement;
3.2. Formal mechanisms are in place to develop, revise, and extend the Plan; and
3.3. Local priorities are considered where appropriate.
4. The Education Plan shall:
4.1. Be kept current to ensure focused, efficient and effective change and improvements;
4.2. Be updated annually and in full alignment with Alberta Education’s planning instructions as set out in the Funding Manual for School Authorities;
4.3. Identify priority areas for improvement each year;
4.4. Include the provincially mandated priority areas.
4.5. Outline the deployment of fiscal resources and be consistent with the provincial funding framework;
4.6. Include other strategies and measures to reflect local needs.
Process for the Submission of the Plan:
5. As required by the Funding Manual for School Authorities, the Board of Trustees shall approve the Education Plan on an annual basis.
6. Following Board approval:
6.1. The Board approved Education Plan shall be submitted by the Superintendent or designate to Alberta Education in a form and at a time that meets requirements; and
6.2. The Board approved Education Plan shall be made publicly available on the Division website.
Regarding timely review of the Plan:
7. Progress reports that include areas of success and areas for improvement on the Plan shall be presented to the Board through Administrative Reports and updates, and in accordance with the annual Board Work Plan and as deemed necessary.
