About Us
The Central Alberta Regional Consortium offers the educational community in Central Alberta inservice, training and professional development activities to administrators, parents, teachers, trustees, school councils and support staff.
By working together and with one another, we offer opportunities for growth through a variety of programs which are cost effective. We pool our resources, seek the expertise from within and work toward an improved service to our students and staff.
Mission Statement:
To facilitate and support, through collaborative networks, the learning opportunities for all individuals and groups having an impact in student learning in Central Alberta.
Our Vision:
Working Together: Making a Difference
Our Beliefs:
The Central Alberta Regional Consortium believes our partnership will best be served through sharing resources, recognizing expertise within the region and designing professional development, in-service, and training activities that are ongoing in nature.
Our Goals:
- Support Alberta Education's three year plans
- Identify our partner's and potential users' priorities and needs
- Obtain feedback and follow-up
- Network with other consortia
- Avoid duplication of service
- Evaluate and redirect
Guidelines for Program Development:
- Based on Identified Needs of Consortium Members
- Involve Consortium Partners in Planning
- Opportunity for Ongoing Development & Support
- Open to all Consortium Members
- Ongoing and Follow Up Evaluation
- Interactive and Focus on Practical Application
- Multiple Site Locations
- Central to a Number of Consortium Members
- Utilize Local Expertise and Resources
- Incorporate a Variety of Presentation Models