With more and more #ABed classrooms spending time in the natural world as part of their inquiry studies, input into how gov't moves forward with the use of Crown lands is an opportunity not to be miss. Complete the online survey by Jan. 15, 2021. ow.ly/LzN950CzioQ

Gifting FranklinCovey leadership books to CASS members who requested them at the #virtualconference. If you missed signing up but still want a book, let me know and I will send one your way! #abed #districtleaders @rayhoppins Greg Miller CPHR Ken Sampson #MerryChristmas

Looking for some guidance on Indigenous protocol? Check out Indigenous Corporate Training’s Guide Book to Indigenous Protocol. Covers Land Acknowledgement, Elder, Talking Stick, Potlatch protocols and more! ow.ly/KnK750CzkdB #ABed

Thanks EdCan Network Have a look CASS

Penned by Superintendent for Horizon School Division, Dr. Wilco Tymensen, “Wellness: It Helps Your Students as Well,” speaks to the importance of teachers and support staff maintaining their personal wellness for the benefit of student learning. ow.ly/OEkO50Czjne #ABed

Empowering all staff to thrive as compassionate, healthy and well-balanced individuals, Chinook’s Edge is building a wellness culture through 10 key strategies. Learn more ow.ly/GOQT50CFQs5 An #ABed success story!

Treaty 7 Storytime youtube.com/playlist?list=… via YouTube

EdCan and its partners approached stakeholders from across the country to help identify how workplace wellbeing can be integrated into our education system and the considerations that need to be taken into account to do so. Read our new report: ow.ly/F0Bb50CLgEY

AHS' “Mental Wellness Moment”, features 25 videos covering a wide-range of topics such as social isolation, household tensions, loneliness, managing cravings, and self-care. Each video is under 3 minutes. ow.ly/VMCq50CJoUv A good resource for Alberta's circuit break. #Abed

WATCH: Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health, explains the decision to return to in-class learning for all students as planned, on Jan. 11. Read Minister Adriana LaGrange's letter to parents about the return to in-person learning at alberta.ca/article-letter…

Register for CASS's March 18/19, 2021, Annual Learning Conference today! Several Alberta Stories of Practice will be featured! Look to the handy Program-At-A-Glance to see the outstanding lineup! ow.ly/N3gI50DGRPS #ABed

I would like to give a shout out to the College of Alberta School Superintendents’ CASS Women in Leadership Committee, who are committed to honouring and promoting the skills and talents of all women, on this very special day! rdpschools CASS Della Ruston

We are so grateful to Tomas Jirousek for his amazing keynote this morning at the CASS Indigenous Gathering! By all accounts, it was very inspirational! Tomas did a remarkable job! nationalpost.com/news/canada/ca…

CASS is appreciative of the ratification of Bill 55: College of Alberta School Superintendents Act, Apr. 21, 2021. The legislation will help elevate the profession of system leaders, ultimately strengthening K-12 education & providing better outcomes for students. #ABed

Released at the Annual Learning Conference, CASS’s Workplace Wellness Playbook offers system leaders a menu of workplace wellness practices to consider when building their wellness plans. ow.ly/jnBb50Eskzl #ABed

System leaders are encouraged to sign up for CASS's Workplace Wellness Webinars! Uncover the why, how, what and how through this three-part series. The first webinar takes place tomorrow at 8:30 a.m! Register now. cassalberta.ca/conferences-wo… #ABed #workplacewellnessleaders

Dr. Sean Lessard's keynote address at CASS Annual Gathering spoke to the importance of co-creating space for Indigenous voices - in particular those of our youth. Witness his powerful insights, via YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=EI7gm4… #Abed #indigenouslearning

Summaries of CASS's Annual Conference Role-Alike Sessions are now accessible on the conference site. This growing list of resources demonstrates the strong commitment Alberta system education leaders have to working & learning together. ow.ly/9f9g50Ey2Ng #ABed

Read the CASS Connection magazine fall edition. cass.ab.ca/the-cass-conne… This edition includes stories of practice on how school authorities address students' learning needs as we emerge from the pandemic. Enjoy!

Trails are set! This is not a drill! I repeat, this is not a drill! Groomers are out on the Kingswood River Loop and the section east of the lower Riverlot 56.