LEA Provincial Meeting
on Local Education Agreements & Transportation

March 9, 2020, Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Registration

Registration link

*Please note that only representatives of invited BC First Nation communities are eligible to attend.

Event Flyer and invitation for easy printing and sharing

About the Event

Through the BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA), British Columbia, Canada, and the First Nations Education Steering Committee agreed to work together on a strategy and policies to support the negotiation and implementation of Local Education Agreements (LEAs).

LEAs are agreements between one or more First Nations and a provincial school board that outline the terms for the purchase of education services by the First Nation for their students living on reserve and attending public schools. LEAs can also be important accountability mechanisms that First Nations can use to build better relationships with school districts and achieve better outcomes for First Nations students in public schools.

The purpose of this provincial gathering is to support First Nations who have LEAs with an update on recent developments and resources relating to LEAs.

Agenda Highlights

  • Identifying key content of the updated provincial LEA template and how it relates to provincial BCTEA commitments
  • Finding and interpreting relevant education and student data to make informed and timely decisions
  • Sharing experiences and best practices of increased accountability and relationship-building with local School Districts
  • Learning more about the Targeted Indigenous Education Funding
  • Understanding the implications of Bill 41 – 2019: Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in First Nations education
  • Recognizing other provincial and federal commitments related to the draft Ten Principles and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action
  • Reviewing the outcomes and lessons learned for a second year of implementation of the First Nations Student Transportation Fund
  • Getting the latest updates on the First Nations Education Outcome Improvement Teams

Event Contact

Estefania Solis, Administrative Assistant, Communications and Policy
estefanias@fnesc.ca 1-877-422-3672

Eligibility to Attend

Representatives of invited BC First Nation communities with active Local Education Agreements are eligible to attend.

We recommend that 2 representatives per First Nation attend:

  1. a political representative (i.e. Band Council member with the education portfolio or Chief)
  2. an education technical representative (i.e. Education Coordinator)

Travel Expense Reimbursement

Two representatives per BC First Nations community (Band) can claim travel reimbursement.

See the sample travel claim form which includes policies on the reverse.

Schedule

Breakfast 8:30 am
Meeting 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Breakfast and lunch provided

Accommodation

Book by February 21, 2020 for the negotiated rate.

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1133 W. Hastings, Vancouver
Rates from $169+tax
Reservations: 604-689-9211
Quote: 3022703
Online booking link
For those eligible to claim travel reimbursement, hotel is reimbursable up to the negotiated rate of $169+tax.

 

Accountability Strategy Session for First Nations Communities

March 3, 2020, Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Registration

Registration link

*Please note that only representatives of invited BC First Nation communities are eligible to attend.

Event Flyer and invitation for easy printing and sharing

About the Event

The First Nations Education Steering Committee is hosting an Accountability Strategy Session to support First Nations in strengthening accountability with all levels of the public school system to improve student outcomes.

FNESC would like to invite Education Coordinators and councillors with the K-12 education portfolio from First Nations with no signed LEAs who have students living on reserve and attending K-12 public schools in BC.

LEAs can be important accountability mechanisms that First Nations can use to build better relationships with school districts and achieve better results for First Nations students in public schools.

Travel is reimbursable for up to two individuals per invited BC First Nations community. See additional details on the next page.

Agenda Highlights

  • Identifying key content of the updated provincial LEA template and how it relates to provincial BCTEA commitments
  • Finding and interpreting relevant education and student data to make informed and timely decisions
  • Sharing experiences and best practices of increased accountability and relationship-building with local School Districts
  • Learning more about the Targeted Indigenous Education Funding
  • Understanding the implications of Bill 41 – 2019: Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in First Nations education
  • Recognizing other provincial and federal commitments related to the draft Ten Principles and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action
  • Reviewing the outcomes and lessons learned for a second year of implementation of the First Nations Student Transportation Fund
  • Getting the latest updates on the First Nations Education Outcome Improvement Teams

Event Contact

Estefania Solis, Administrative Assistant, Communications and Policy
estefanias@fnesc.ca 1-877-422-3672

Eligibility to Attend

Registration is open to those who represent BC First Nations communities and received an invitation.

Travel Expense Reimbursement

Two representatives per BC First Nations community (Band) can claim travel reimbursement.

See the sample travel claim form which includes policies on the reverse.

Schedule

Breakfast 8:30 am
Meeting 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Breakfast and lunch provided

Accommodation

Book by February 11, 2020 for the negotiated rate.

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1133 W. Hastings, Vancouver
Rates from $159+tax
Reservations: 604-689-9211
Booking Code: 3022453
Online booking link
For those eligible to claim travel reimbursement, hotel is reimbursable up to the negotiated rate of $159+tax.