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School Council Conferences take place every year. These events bring together a diverse range of education stakeholders and are an important aspect of ongoing professional development, sharing and networking of Yukon School Councils from across the territory. In addition to keynote speakers, there are plenary panels, training sessions, presentations, information updates and announcements, and workshops on a variety of relevant topics and issues.

Each of the gatherings are of great benefit to School Councils and others interested in the delivery of quality public education, improved student learning and informed decision-making.

 

School Council Chairs Meeting

A meeting of member School Council Chairs / Representatives took place on January 16th. The meeting was held in person and online. During the meeting, a presentation on the AYSCBC Strategic Plan 2023-2025 was provided. A copy of the presentation and the plan itself can be found below along with a draft copy of the meeting minutes.  

AYSCBC Strategic Plan

AYSCBC Strategic Planning Presentation

School Council Chairs Summary Notes - January 16, 2024

 

2023 School Councils Fall Gathering

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the School Councils Fall Conference on November 3-4, 2023.

The conference, which was held in person as well as virtually, included a diverse array of presentations, remarks from the Minister of Education, Honourable Jeanie McLean as well as a School Council Roundtable. We would like to thank all who attended the conference and for contributing to another successful gathering of school council members. We would especially like to thank each of the organizations and individuals who presented during the conference.

For those who were not able to attend, a list of the presentations can be found below:  

FINAL AGENDA

Territorial Youth Strategy

Student Wellness - Canadian Mental Health Association - Yukon Division

Role of the Student Wellness Specialist

School Capital Planning

AYSCBC 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

Promoting Trades & Technology - Skill Yukon

Promoting Trades & Technology - Yukon University

Promoting Trades & Technology - Yukon Women in Trades & Technology

Performance Evaluations Process

 

Launch of School Council Resource Guide

As part of its work to support school council members, the Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards & Committees is pleased to launch a new school council resource guide entitled, Serving on a School Council - Working together for students, families and school communities. The document provides a detailed overview of the roles and responsibilities of school councils as well as tools, templates and tips to guide and support the work of school council members.  We wish to thank all who attended the online launch event held on December 5, 2020.

A summary of the School Council Roundtable discussions and presentations delivered during the conference are listed below:

Launch Overview

Serving on a School Council - Working together for students, families and school communities

School Councils Roles & Responsibilities

Communication and Conflict-Resolution

School Council Roundtable Overview

Thank you to our partners, Yukon First Nations Education Directorate, Catholic Education Association of Yukon, Department of Education and others for all of their invaluable contributions in support of the development of this important resource. 

 

2020 Yukon School Councils Spring Conference

In consideration of COVID-19 implications and the increasing impact for families, the Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards & Committees has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the 2020 Yukon School Councils Spring Conference. At this time, we are working to ensure that all aspects of the Annual General Meeting are examined and will meet the requirements as outlined in the Association By-laws and the Societies Act. Additional details will be made available prior to the end of March. 

 

2019 Yukon School Council Leaders’ Summit

Thank you to all who attended the 2019 Yukon School Council Leaders' Summit held on October 4-5, 2019 and for making this inaugural event a resounding success! For those who were not able to participate, a list of presentations provided by the department of Education can be found below. 

Final Agenda

Advisory Committee on Yukon Education Update

Education Assessment Committee Update

Student Assessment Survey Report - 2018-2019

First Nations Initiatives Presentation

Teacher Evaluation Committee Update

Teacher Evaluation Presentation Materials

Policy Advisory Committee Overview

Education Audit

French Second Language Advisory Committee - Verbal Update

Following the summit, a letter to the Minister of Education was sent on November 4, 2019. The letter can be found at:

November 4, 2019 Correspondence to Minister McPhee

December 13, 2019 Correspondence from Minister McPhee

 

SPRING 2017 SCHOOL COUNCILS’ CONFERENCE

& AYSCBC Annual General Meeting

was held from

Thursday evening, April 27th through Saturday afternoon, April 29th

at the Yukon Inn in Whitehorse

Spring School Councils' Conference & AGM Schedule

Sessions included a range of topics of importance to School Council members, including:

-Student Panel on Gender Diversity and Equity
-Positive student experiences through good ‘needs-based’ school support
-Why School Councils need to know about Privacy
-Upcoming changes to teaching, learning and assessment for our students and schools
-School Councils involvement with teacher evaluation
-Acting on the TRC Calls toAction

For information and conference presentations and Recommendation, go to Event Reports

For AGM Annual Reports and Workplan, click here.

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"TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE"

SPRING 2016 SCHOOL COUNCILS' CONFERENCE

The Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards & Committees (AYSCBC)
hosted the Spring 2016 Conference at the Yukon Inn in Whitehorse, 
April 7th to April 9th.

Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Debbie Pushor,
University of Saskatchewan
on the topic of authentic parent engagement.

What is the place of parents in the schooling and education of their children?
How might attending to the learning of children in the context of families and communities change the current nature of our school systems, and enhance educational outcomes for students and all other stakeholders?

Click here for Information brief on Debbie Pushor

Some other topics included:

--Understanding and using a Positive Behaviour Intervention Approach

--Update on the New Vision process and plan

--Educational Assistants/Staffing Allocation update

--Student Mental Health and Wellness

--Truth & Reconciliation Recommendations...moving forward

--Learning about and using a Restorative Approach

--School Council Authority—what does actualizing this look like?

--School Councils’ ROUNDTABLE

--Preparing for School Council elections

The AYSCBC Annual General Meeting and Election of Executive Members
also took place during the conference.  For more information, check out the
Annual General Meeting tab.

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SPRING 2015 SCHOOL COUNCILS' CONFERENCE

The Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards & Committees (AYSCBC) hosted the Spring 2015 Conference at the 
High Country Inn in Whitehorse,
April 16th to April 18th.  

Some of the topics included:

~Resolving Conflicts, Building Confidence, Communication and Positive Outcomes
            ~Using Information from our Yukon Youth about Health-Related Behaviours
                        ~Building Strong Families and Communities
                                 ~Guiding Youth in a Connected World
                                             ~Student/Youth Panel Discussion

To read more about our guest speakers & topics click here.  

AGENDA

Many of our speakers' presentations can be accessed by clicking on the documents below.

MARILYN VAN BIBBER
--Working Together to Achieve Healthier Lifestyles in Yukon and NWT Communities

CHARMAINE HAMMOND
--Communication and Conflict Workshop
--AYSCBC Courageous Dialogue Worksheets
--Working Styles Inventory
--Working Styles Inventory Scoring Sheet
--Resilience
-- Bounce Forward Book-Courageous Dialogue
--Bounce Forward Through Stress
--Bounce Forward-the ASK ebook

JOHN FREEMAN
--Health Behaviours in School-aged Children (Yukon) 2015

CHRIS RIDER
--Guiding Youth in a Connected World

SIMON BLAKESLEY
--Attendance and Absenteeism

DICK CHAMBERS/JUDY ARNOLD
--Staffing Allocation 2015-2016

 

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Fall 2014 Yukon Education School Council Conference took place Sept 25-27th in Whitehorse.

Agenda available here

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The Fall 2013 Yukon School Councils' Conference took place in Whitehorse, October 24th - 26th  The theme was 

WHAT KIND OF EDUCATION FOR WHAT KIND 
OF WORLD?

with special guest,
John Abbott President of the 21st Century Learning Initiative

Presentation materials posted here
 
 
 

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Previous Conferences and sessions

"LEARNING FROM OUR PAST, 
BUILDING OUR FUTURE"

Spring 2013 School Councils' Conference
&
AYSCBC Annual General Meeting

was held April 18th evening, all day April 19th & 20th, 2013
at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre

Presentation materials are posted here.
 
The 2013 AYSCBC AGM took place on April 19th at 4pm at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.  Annual Reports and the 2013 Workplan was approved.  All six candidates were acclaimed to the Executive for the 2013-2016 term of office.
 

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DECEMBER 2012

SCHOOL COUNCILS WORKING SESSIONS
Click on the above link for more information

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      STRONG SCHOOL COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
               SUPPORTS STUDENT SUCCESS

Spring 2012 School Councils' Conference and AYSCBC Annual General Meeting 
April 19th - 21st at the Westmark Whitehorse

 Sessions Overview

Agenda at a Glance

The AYSCBC Annual General Meeting took place on Friday, April 20th at 4:15pm at the Westmark Whitehorse.  Presentation of Annual Reports as well as the organization's priorities and the 2012 Workplan were discussed and approved.  There was a supper hosted by AYSCBC following the AGM for its Member School Councils. 

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Fall 2011 School Councils`Conference
WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT LEARNING
October 20-22, 2011
High Country Inn, Whitehorse
FRIDAY will be a shared professional development day-- Yukon School Administrators and School Council members learning together.

This event will highlight the important roles we all have in providing the conditions for learning and leading in our schools and communities.  Sessions will include informative and interactive discussion on resiliency, building on strengths, leadership and more.  See you there!

AGENDA

Registration Form

Conference Sessions Outline

Guest Speakers

Special Public Session Friday, Oct 21st on "The Role of the Community in Nurturing Resilience in Our Children and Youth"  High Country Inn 7pm


 

Spring 2011 School Councils' Conference and
AYSCBC Annual General Meeting
CREATING A POSITIVE CLIMATE IN OUR SCHOOLS
April 14th - 16th, 2011
Westmark Whitehorse

Agenda
Guest speakers
 

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