Mandate
To review, consider and make recommendations to the Council of Commissioners on all aspects of curriculum, student evaluation and promotion, pertaining to students registered in pre-school, elementary, secondary, adult general education as well as vocational training.This would include:
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Issues specifically referred by Council;
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Changes and innovations brought to it by the Administration;
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New programs and/or legislation proposed by the Ministry of Education, Leisure and Sports that may affect the curriculum and/or pedagogy and implementation in the classroom;
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Development and implementation of educational matters related to the Board Strategic Plan;
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Local programs made available to students in Riverside School Board and their implementation;
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Programs and support services for students with special needs;
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Professional development provided to teaching staff, administrators and support staff;
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Pedagogical materials made available or required by schools;
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Adult programs offered by the School Board to ensure that they are appropriate; and
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Introduction of additional programs / options to meet the needs of the community.