SCHOOL DISTRICT5SOUTHEASTKOOTENAY

2026-2027

Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

The 2025/26 Interim Progress Report provides an update on progress in Year Two of the District’s 2024–2028 Strategic Plan. As an interim report, it highlights key student learning outcomes, areas for continued growth, and strategic adjustments identified through the District’s annual review of local and provincial data.

The report is part of the District’s ongoing Framework for Enhancing Student Learning and supports continuous improvement in student outcomes.

2026-2027 Final FESL

Links to Supporting Documents below:

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Career Development

The District supports students in graduating with purpose and successfully transitioning to education, training, employment, and other meaningful pathways.

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Early Learning and Child Care

The District strengthens early learning and child care through inclusive programming, equitable access, family engagement, and strong community partnerships.

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Environmental and Outdoor Education

The District advances reconciliation, sustainability, student engagement, and well-being through experiential, environmental, and place-based learning.

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Finance, Operations, Transportation and Information Technology

The District supports student success through responsible resource allocation and safe, sustainable, accessible, and effective learning environments and services.

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French Immersion Literacy

The District strengthens French literacy and inclusive access to French Immersion through targeted instruction, professional learning, resources, and increased public awareness.

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Human Resources

The District strengthens student learning through an inclusive, qualified, diverse, and well-supported workforce responsive to the needs of each learner.

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Indigenous Education

The District strengthens belonging, achievement, attendance, and equitable pathways for Indigenous learners through relationships, shared governance, culturally responsive supports, and community partnerships.

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Learning Services

The District strengthens inclusive education through early intervention, timely supports, accessibility, professional learning, and collaborative approaches that support student success and well-being.

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Literacy

The District strengthens literacy from kindergarten through grade twelve through evidence-informed instruction, early intervention, targeted supports, and equitable access to learning.

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Numeracy

The District advances equitable numeracy outcomes through culturally responsive, student-centred instruction and assessment that build mathematical thinking, confidence, and agency.

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Transformative Learning – Digital Literacy

The District strengthens digital literacy through equitable access to technology, hands-on learning, responsible AI integration, and the development of confident and responsible digital citizens.

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Feedback from Indigenous Education Council (IEC)

The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning has been shared with the Indigenous Education Council for review and consideration.