Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This, too, is something that I have discussed with the chairs for the divisional educational councils over the past couple of years. There are a number of different initiatives, depending on the community, ranging from elders who act as mentors or counsellors for families to homework clubs and assistance in after school programs to learn how to do things like homework and how to help out. So, yes, it is something that almost needs to be handled on a community-by-community basis. I know that from talking to divisional educational councils, they are interested in looking for whatever works. In some communities that is finding counselling services to help. In others, it is by finding assistance with childcare. So this is an area that, yes, all divisional educational councils are aware that there is a need to work with individuals and families to support parents getting their kids into school. Thank you.
Charles Dent on Question 52-15(5): Results Of The Alberta Achievement Tests In Rural Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on June 5th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 52-15(5): Results Of The Alberta Achievement Tests In Rural Communities
Question 52-15(5): Results Of The Alberta Achievement Tests In Rural Communities
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 4th, 2006
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