mission vision
The Outreach Education Council, as the organization of outreach educators, promotes and advances outreach education by supporting and advocating for its members, creating a professional outreach community.
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The Outreach Education Council is the metaphorical staffroom for practitioners of student centered learning.
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goals
what are outreach schools?
Outreach schools are special schools developed to support students who cannot or do not wish to attend mainstream schools. These schools are often integral components of a jurisdiction’s high school completion strategy. The programs in outreach schools respond to students’ particular circumstances and are flexible so that they can adapt to students’ diverse requirements.
Outreach schools operate outside of traditional school environments. In fact, Alberta Education policy stipulates that outreach schools must operate in stand alone sites. Thus, outreach schools can be found in shopping centers and office buildings.
Outreach schools are staffed by small cadres of dedicated teachers who teach a range of high school and, in some cases, junior high courses. Students complete their work independently or in small groups with the support of certificated teachers using a variety of distance learning and locally designed materials.
The foundation of outreach education is the personal relationship that students develop with the school staff. Because students typically work with teachers one-on-one or in small groups, a trusting working relationship often forms. This relationship ensures that students who have often not experienced success in school are able to develop a sense of security and connection that will help them achieve success.
Outreach schools operate outside of traditional school environments. In fact, Alberta Education policy stipulates that outreach schools must operate in stand alone sites. Thus, outreach schools can be found in shopping centers and office buildings.
Outreach schools are staffed by small cadres of dedicated teachers who teach a range of high school and, in some cases, junior high courses. Students complete their work independently or in small groups with the support of certificated teachers using a variety of distance learning and locally designed materials.
The foundation of outreach education is the personal relationship that students develop with the school staff. Because students typically work with teachers one-on-one or in small groups, a trusting working relationship often forms. This relationship ensures that students who have often not experienced success in school are able to develop a sense of security and connection that will help them achieve success.
Where can I learn more?
Check out the 2009 Outreach Programs Handbook for more details!
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Get in touch with the OEC to learn more.