Strategic Action 3.5: Specialized Learning Spaces
Create a flexible, short-term learning and therapeutic space for students needing to be away from their home school to support their successful return to a classroom.
Land-Based Learning
We have launched an afternoon enrichment program for Grade 6-8 students, focusing on Indigenous Land-based learning and experiences. This holistic program centers on reciprocity, relationality, identity, and community, providing a unique educational path grounded in positive relationships and wellness.
A Path to Re-engagement
Our goal is to create in-division alternate spaces for students who are currently outplaced. By establishing a working group and identifying key resources, we are defining a targeted approach to provide specialized, short-term support that helps students successfully return to their home schools.
What We've Accomplished
Afternoon Enrichment
- Engaged 13 Grade 6–8 students in land-based reciprocal learning focused on identity and community
- Provided holistic programming centered on relationships and wellness
Resource Mapping
- Established a working group and identified external resources for in-division alternate spaces
- Defined target audience as division–outplaced students needing specialized support
Implementation Phases
- Launched first project phase by September
- Implemented land-based programming for student enrichment
Where We're Going
Holistic Family & Student Support
- Create wrap-around family support approach
- Provide holistic student support including after-school programs, meals, and family activities
Strategic Overview
- Launched an afternoon enrichment program for Grade 6-8 students focused on land-based learning.
- Established a working group to map resources for in-division alternate spaces.
- Defined the target audience as outplaced students needing specialized support.
- Implemented the first phase of land-based programming.
- Create a wrap-around support approach for the whole family.
- Provide holistic student support, including after-school programs, meals, and family activities.