a history of curriculum services canada
a history of curriculum services canada
a history of curriculum services canada
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The Curriculum Foundation (TCF) reported on the status <strong>of</strong> 18 projects (10 <strong>of</strong> which had been<br />
completed and launched). Assistive Technologies is a new project funded by foundation money<br />
from Maple Lodge Farms Foundation and E.K. Morrow Foundation. Arrangements for the first<br />
mentoring meeting were being made. Since the last report, there were 27,000 downloads <strong>of</strong> 10<br />
launched Teacher-Developed Resources. Almost 100 downloads <strong>of</strong> the newly-released<br />
Exploring the Work <strong>of</strong> Deaf Artists had been made in less than a month.<br />
April<br />
The April 2, 2004 meeting report <strong>of</strong> the activities <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Learning Services (PLS)<br />
indicated ongoing meetings, liaison, and consultation sessions relating to Private School<br />
Initiatives. Consultations for overseas school development included planning for a web<br />
conference session with Vancouver. Sessions were carried out on Building Effective Programs<br />
from Quality Assessment training with two schools, with others to follow. Again consultation<br />
advice was given to three schools.<br />
In the area <strong>of</strong> e-learning, web conferences were hosted for Co-op educators using NetMeeting.<br />
On the collaborative project with the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education (EDU), the March sessions were<br />
completed, April 13-14 being the next dates.<br />
The Director <strong>of</strong> the Private Career Colleges Branch <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Training, Colleges and<br />
Universities (TCU) requested a follow-up conversation in May regarding possible CSC <strong>services</strong><br />
for Private Career Colleges.<br />
The Curriculum Foundation (TCF) gave a summary <strong>of</strong> the Grants and Awards Program for<br />
Teachers and Teacher Developed resources (16 in total). All <strong>of</strong> the projects in development<br />
support the literacy and at-risk initiatives <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the work noted in the various parts <strong>of</strong> the CRS report at the January meeting was<br />
ongoing. A fiscal 2003/04 to date status report on evaluations/consultations was also presented.<br />
As CSC approaches the close <strong>of</strong> another year, it can look back over the past twelve months and<br />
see all the challenges faced and the ongoing development <strong>of</strong> new initiatives, as well as the<br />
expansion <strong>of</strong> established programs. The staff, under the leadership <strong>of</strong> Kathryn McFarlane,<br />
Executive Director, continues to manifest its commitment, creative energies, and positive vision<br />
for the future.<br />
2004<br />
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