School Divisions can encourage their school councils to engage in professional development and learning opportunities utilizing the Alberta School Council Engagement (ASCE) grant. The government funds each school council with $500 to support and strengthen engagement with parents.
ASCA School Council Learning Opportunities are ASCE grant eligible.
For School Divisions wanting to coordinate learning for their School Councils, or multiple school councils (CoSCs, etc.) wishing to “pool” their ASCE Grant funding to save money and learn together, ASCA is offering discounted GROUP pricing, based on the number of school councils a school division is required to have (Section 55, Education Act).
Foundation (Level 1) and Enhancement (Level 2) GROUP pricing Learning Opportunities fees are aligned with the ASCE Grant available to each School Council and offer a substantial discount when a significant majority of school councils in a school division participate. ASCA does not restrict the number or roles of individuals who can attend, but capacity may be limited by a school division for an in-person Learning Opportunity (travel, etc. expenses billed separately), depending on the venue space.
$200 Foundation Level 1 Division Wide Learning pricing:
|
Number of School Councils in the Division |
Flat Fee per Learning Opportunity |
# of SC @ $200 |
$ per SC if max participated |
|
0 – 9 |
$1000 |
5 |
$111.11 |
|
10 – 19 |
$2000 |
10 |
$105.26 |
|
20 – 29 |
$3000 |
15 |
$103.49 |
|
30 – 49 |
$4000 |
20 |
$81.63 |
|
50 + |
$5000 |
25 |
$33.33 (based on 150 count) |
$300 Enhancement Level 2 Division Wide Learning pricing:
|
Number of School Councils in the Division |
Flat Fee per Learning Opportunity |
# of SC @ $300 |
$ per SC if max participated |
|
0 – 9 |
$1500 |
5 |
$166.67 |
|
10 – 19 |
$3000 |
10 |
$157.89 |
|
20 – 29 |
$4500 |
15 |
$155.17 |
|
30 – 49 |
$6000 |
20 |
$122.45 |
|
50 + |
$7500 |
25 |
$50 (based on 150 count) |
School councils can choose to further their learning journey by booking additional Learning Opportunities specific to their school community, or by registering to attend ASCA’s Scheduled Learning Opportunities.
ASCA Learning Opportunities for School Councils are offered online, scheduled weekly throughout the year (September 2023 to June 2024) for school councils’ registration. BOOK NOW
ASCA is committed to supporting school division’s goals related to the expectations of the Assurance Framework, engaging school councils and communities to participate in ongoing school and system-wide improvements, contributing to success for all students.