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Annual Report July 2011-June 2012 Annual Report July 2011-June 2012 Supporting Today’s Students Their Future is our Legacy www.thelearningpartnership.ca Contents Vision/Mission/What we do ......................................................... 2 Financials .................................................................................... 8 President/Chair Message ............................................................. 3 Our Supporters ........................................................................... 9 The Learning Partnership Programs Overview .............................. 4 2011-12 Tribute Events ............................................................. 10 2011-12 Highlights of The Learning Partnership Activities ........... 5 Board of directors/corporate advisor board & Our Programs in Action ............................................................6-7 Advisor committees .................................................................. 11 Vision A strong public education system valued by all Canadians and recognized as the cornerstone of a civil, prosperous and democratic society. Mission Through partnerships, we champion a strong public education system by delivering innovative programs, credible research, policy initiatives, leadership training and public engagement across Canada. What we do Engage all students – so that they can achieve in school and in their future Improve student skills – to enable them to compete in a complex global economy and contribute to Canada’s continued competitive edge Strengthen leadership – for principals and senior education officials because great leaders create great schools Champion public education and engage Canadians in discussion – so that all Canadians understand its value and connection to the country’s future prosperity and well-being. The Learning Partnership Programs across Canada 2 Veronica Lacey Michael Coté President and CEO Chair, Board of Directors Message from the President and Chair Canada consistently ranks as one of the 10 top countries in which to live. Our standard of living, diverse and equitable society, access to health care, safe communities and first-rate educational system make us the envy of the world. An excellent public educational system that is available to all children is not only a cornerstone of our democratic society, but the foundation of our present and future economic well-being. The global economy continues to evolve from one rooted in manufacturing to one relying on technology, information and creativity. The driver of this new global economy is innovation, necessitating that organizations are able to respond quickly to changing market forces. We rely on our public education system to prepare our children for this challenging new economy. However, increasing financial constraints, new demands to change curriculum to meet the needs of a 21st century economy and an ever more diverse student population are challenging our world-class educational system. Our young people deserve and need every opportunity available to help them succeed. Canada’s future well- being rests on their success. It is, therefore, crucial for all of us to collectively support and champion public education in Canada. Your support makes it possible for The Learning Partnership to provide enriching learning opportunities, engage students and recognize individuals who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to public education. Our initiatives are also made possible by the many dedicated volunteers whose support enables us to leverage funds and maximize program delivery while minimizing operating costs. As you will see in the pages of this year’s annual report, together, we are ensuring that students are prepared for their paths to future success – each year, 400,000 students and 18,000 teachers across Canada participate in one or more of the programs we have developed and deliver to students in association with our education, government, business and community partners. Executive leadership training programs offered in association with the Rotman School of Management are helping make outstanding senior education leaders even stronger ones. Enhanced skills and knowledge mean that these individuals can have even more of a positive impact on students, schools, communities and public education as a whole. We are proud of the accomplishments achieved in 2011-2012 through innovative programs such as, Change Your Future; I3 – Investigate! Invent! Innovate!; Entrepreneurial Adventure; Take Our Kids to Work™; and Welcome to Kindergarten™. We look forward to continuing our work on these programs, as well as on our Leadership Institutes and Public Policy initiatives with all of our valued partners in the coming year. Veronica Lacey Michael Coté President and CEO, The Learning Partnership Chair, Board of Directors, The Learning Partnership 3 www.thelearningpartnership.ca Programs Overview Change Your Future Roundtable on Technology Change Your Future is a school-based mentorship program Advancements in information and communication technologies offered to 600 students annually in Greater Toronto, Timmins, (ICT) have transformed the classroom. The challenge is to make Hamilton, and St. Catharines. Trained counsellors work with high sure school administrators, teachers, and students reap the school students at risk of dropping out, helping them through greatest benefits from technology in the classroom. Round difficult situations and giving them the skills needed to reach Table on Technology allows educators to discuss ICT issues with goals and plan for future success. Academic growth is important representatives from other sectors and industries, including but personal growth is paramount. This happens through government, business, and other non-profit groups. Events activities that create memorable experiences, such as class field focus on integrating technology in the classroom to maximize trips, participation in sports, Career Week learning experiences, the learning experience for students and teachers. and visits to college and university campuses. Take Our Kids to Work Entrepreneurial Adventure Take Our Kids to Work™ is an annual, national program in which The Entrepreneurial Adventure program helps develop Canada’s Grade 9 students are hosted by parents, relatives and volunteers next generation of successful entrepreneurs. Working under at workplaces across the country every November. The program the guidance of teachers and volunteer mentors from the local supports career awareness and development by helping students business community, students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 connect school, the world of work, and their own futures. develop business ventures that raise money for local, national, and international charities. Entrepreneurial Adventure teaches The Ultimate Dream Job Contest young people essential business skills, such as marketing The Ultimate Dream Job Contest is a national online photo contest and business planning, as well as the importance of social in partnership with the Scotiabank Group®. It runs in conjunction responsibility. Projects are displayed at annual Entrepreneurial with the Take Our Kids to Work program and leads up to Take Adventure Showcases in Calgary, Fredericton, Halifax, Hamilton, Our Kids to Work day. Students attending Grade 9 submit a Ottawa, and Toronto. photo and 25-word description of their dream job to the contest Since 2003, the BMO Financial Group National Student website. Each week, prizes are awarded to three students whose Innovation Awards have recognized and celebrated the spirit photos have the most public votes. The top finisher based on of innovation and outstanding entrepreneurial achievement of public votes each week advances to the finalists’ gallery and the students in Entrepreneurial Adventure projects across Canada. chance of winning the grand-prize – a trip to Ottawa on Take Our Kids to Work day. The five schools with the most entries win I³ – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! $1,000. Today’s students need a solid foundation in math, science and technology if they are to succeed in the coming decades. Turning Points I³ – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! is an integrated math, science Turning Points is a character development and literacy program and technology program for Grades 7 and 8 students. The goal that provides opportunities for students in Grades 6 to 12 to of I³ – Investigate! Invent! Innovate! is to instill a passion for read, write, and think about their fundamental values. Students math, science and technology and to foster innovative thinking. write an essay about a significant event – a turning point – in their Students identify problems in their daily lives and invent products lives and are encouraged to submit their essays for evaluation, or processes to solve those problems based on concepts they recognition and publication. Those chosen for publication in an learn in class. The program culminates with annual Invention annual anthology also receive a cash prize and are invited to Conventions in Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton where students recognition events in their area. This program is currently offered showcase their work. in both English and French in Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Leadership Institutes Canada’s Outstanding Principals, National Academy of Canada’s Welcome to Kindergarten Outstanding Principals, Ontario Directors of Education Institute A great education begins with a great Kindergarten experience. on Leadership & Strategic Impact, Ontario Supervisory Officer Our
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