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Emergent Literacy in Mathematics
Currently, the LTK assists students in developing foundational skills for reading, writing, inquiry, and self-regulatory learning strategies. But to this point, the LTK has been missing an important pillar of early childhood learning: the development of numeracy skills.
The CSLP is pleased to announce that in partnership with LEARN, the English Montreal School Board, and two French school boards, (CSRN and CSDM), work has begun on the development of an evidence-based bilingual tool. Emergent literacy In Mathematics (ELM)/Orienter la réussitedes mathématiques émergentes (ORME) will be designed to develop foundational competencies in mathematics using engaging, interactive multimedia.
To read the latest newsletter from CSLP, click here.
Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health Report on Child Obesity
Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term negative health outcomes, and is strongly linked to various chronic conditions, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, gallbladder disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer, including breast and colon cancer. Addressing the factors that contribute to obesity early in a person’s life helps to reduce the likelihood of being overweight or obese in adolescence and adulthood. Health promotion and chronic disease prevention are key in reducing demand on health services and maintaining the sustainability of Canada’s health system.
In September 2010, Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health and/or Health Promotion/Healthy Living (Ministers of Health) strengthened their resolve to work on the Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy by endorsing a Declaration on Prevention and Promotion (Declaration), committing to make the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, disability and injury a shared priority for action.
Summary of the Report can be found here.
Full Report can be found here.
CAP announces partnership with Market Zone Productions
The Canadian Association of Principals (CAP) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Market Zone Productions; a Winnipeg based publishing company.
Under this new agreement, effective immediately, Market Zone Productions will assume the responsibility of publishing and distributing our tri-annual magazine, The CAP Journal.
Read more here.
Jostens New Sponsor of the CAP Distinguished Principal Award
CAP is pleased to announce that Jostens is the new sponsor of our CAP Distinguished Principal Award. We have a longstanding relationship with Jostens and their support of this important award is another example of their commitment to CAP.
CAP Strategic Plan 2011-2012
The Canadian Association of Principals (CAP) has represented the perspective of principals and vice-principals from across Canada since 1977. Provincial and territorial organizations are affiliates of CAP, in accordance with CAP bylaws, with representation on the CAP Board of Directors. The organization acts on behalf of all affiliate members.
Education is a provincial responsibility. However, there are needs and issues that are held in common across our country for students, schools and educators.
Canadian Association of Principals continues to pursue its role as an effective, respected and influential organization working on behalf of its members and education.
CAP is committed to ensuring that the voice of principals and vice-principals is present and impacts on national education issues.
The 2011-2012 Strategic Action Plan guides the deci-sion-making of the CAP board of directors in the interest of enhancing organizational growth fiscally responsible manner.
View the CAP Strategic Plan 2011-2012 here.