ABORIGINAL EDUCATION
| The Ministry of Education is responsible for Aboriginal Education in the BC public school system kindergarten to grade 12. Through the Learning Division, Aboriginal Education, the Ministry is committed to working with education partners, school districts and Aboriginal communities to improve Aboriginal student success. |
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Aboriginal Education - K-12 Funding
Provincial funding for Aboriginal education in the BC public K-12 school system is $61.5 million for the 2010-11 school year. This funding enables school districts to deliver enhanced education programs and services for Aboriginal students who self identify as being of Aboriginal ancestry [see funding policy].
Monitoring and Reporting
To monitor and report on Aboriginal student success in the Province, the following mechanisms are in place:
The Ministry of Education collects data to monitor the performance of Aboriginal students in the BC public school system.
The Accountability Framework includes: Annual School Plans developed by School Planning Councils and Achievement Contracts, supported by Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreements.
Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreements are developed in collaboration with the school district, Aboriginal communities and the Ministry of Education, and include goals to improve Aboriginal student success.
Aboriginal Education Resources
Ministry of Education approved Aboriginal education learning resources and curriculum documents, Aboriginal education research, First Nations map and related links.
