Recently, as part of our ‘school start up’ meetings with school administrators, I had the pleasure of being able to speak with the group. Though there were many themes that would have been relevant to explore, I centered my presentation on a question. The question was “How do we know?”. How do we know whether …
One piece of collective efficacy we wanted to focus on within the Region was celebrating small wins. Talking about data walls meant talking about results. Often times, assessment results meant discussing what our areas for growth were. Intended or not, we created a pattern of thinking through our ongoing professional actions; talking about how students …
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As TCRCE began to prepare its System Improvement Plan in the Spring of 2019, it necessitated a deep look at our existing data and evidence of progress. Several areas for growth related to student achievement were identified. The development of the plan was more than an opportunity to point out what needed improvement, but also …
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TCRCE is embarking on a large scale collective efficacy project. This is intended to bring coherence to a number of initiatives happening within our Regional Centre for Education. In our schools (and regionally) we are doing many things to improve student achievement and well-being. The goal is to align them in a way that takes …
Introduction In December of 2019, the Province of Nova Scotia committed to testing the water in all public schools across Nova Scotia after Health Canada revised its guidelines related to lead concentration levels in water. Health Canada also revised its guidelines related to copper concentration levels in water, and copper tests were also conducted. To …
Dear TCRCE Families: As you are likely aware, many of our local communities have been impacted by the ongoing fisheries dispute. It’s important we take a moment to recognize our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Providing a safe and inclusive learning environment in our schools is always our first priority. We acknowledge that all of …
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Dear TCRCE Families: Hello, everyone. I wanted to conclude our first week back in school in the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education by expressing how wonderful it is to have students back in school. We know this is the best place for children, and TCRCE staff are hard at work creating a rich learning environment …
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September 1, 2020 TCRCE Families: Hello, everyone. We are excited to start a new school year in TCRCE! Our schools will re-open full-time for all students. I wanted to share some brief updates before students arrive back on September 8. After nearly 6 months since school was last physically in session, it is great to …
