Training

School council training is a great way to start the new school year. Edmonton Public Schools, in partnership with Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA), hosts a free virtual training session each fall.

About the session

Participants learn the basics about:

• the school council's purpose
  • Understanding the advisory role of school councils through a review of the legislation, exploring rights, responsibilities and choices (including which topics/areas are open for discussion).
• the work of the school council
  • Identifying the types of activities and work school councils should be doing in order to fulfill their legislated role. A brief overview of strategies is also touched upon. 
• partnerships with fundraising associations
  • A brief glimpse into the partnership between school councils and fundraising associations (which are separate legal entities). Positive, collaborative, mutually respectful relationships between the principal, school council and fundraising association are integral to the success of each, and in the best interests of students. Clarity of who has authority for what, is essential.

2024 HANDOUTS

If you were unable to attend or would like to share information with fellow school council members, here are the session handouts. 

• School council orientation presentation slides (PDF)
• School council training handouts (PDF)
• Fundraising association membership form (fillable PDF)
• Insurance options for non-profit organizations (PDF)