SCHOOL DISTRICT5SOUTHEASTKOOTENAY

Year Five 2025-2026

Year Five of the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

2025-2026 Final FESL

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    Career Development

    The District ensures all students transition successfully from secondary school with core competencies and personalized career pathways.

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    Early Learning and Child Care

    The creation of school age care on school grounds reflects collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning to meet family and community needs.

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    Environmental and Outdoor Education

    The District fosters sustainability and student engagement through place-based and outdoor learning opportunities.

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    Finance, Operations, Transportation and Information Technology 

    The District operates on a budget of approximately $100 million dollars annually. The utilization of these funds are prioritized to ensure equity and transparency.

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    French Immersion Literacy

    The District continues to increase public awareness of the French Immersion programs and support offered.

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    Human Resources

    The Human Resources Department advances equity, inclusion, and the success of each learner through diverse, skilled, and well-supported staffing.

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    Indigenous Education

    The District strengthens belonging and academic success for Indigenous Learners through culturally responsive supports and community partnerships.

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    Learning Services

    The District strengthens inclusive education by supplementing Learning Services to ensure equitable support across all communities.

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    Literacy

    The District is focused on improving students’ ability to be literate at each grade level with an initial focus on the primary years.

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    Numeracy

    The District advances equitable outcomes in mathematics by embedding culturally responsive, student-centred instructional and assessment practices.

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    Transformative Learning – Digital Literacy

    The District will continue to include elements of digital literacy using the BC Ministry Digital Literacy Framework as a guide. 

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    Feedback from Indigenous Education Council (IEC)

    The feedback from the IEC on the 2025 Framework for Enhancing Student Learning.