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The
Calgary Board of Education
Learning
Community of Choice
The
Calgary Board of Education is the dynamic learning community of choice.
We provide quality learning opportunities and options. Our learners take
ownership by discovering and developing their potential, passions, and
gifts. They take their place as lifelong learners and make a significant
contribution within a complex, changing world.
Educational Partnerships
One
effective strategy employed by the Calgary Board of Education is the development
of educational partnerships. Educational partnerships are a collaboration
that encourages learning and growth in learners and employees and enriches
the educational environment by tapping the human resources available in
the community.
The partnerships that the Calgary Board of Education has established over
the past 19 years are special relationships that truly make a difference
in our schools and our community. The Partners in Education Program has
shown that members of the Calgary community, despite increased workloads,
will give personal time and energy for Calgary children and public education
in general. There is a tremendous untapped potential to be part of a process
making significant and positive changes to the process of education. These
partnerships have shown how dedication and genuine interest can benefit
all involved.
Wired For Words
Wired for Words is one example of a special partnership among community
members and educators. The concept of having our own web site that promotes
literacy and serves avid student readers is an exciting one and demonstrates
the Calgary Board of Education’s commitment to increasing awareness
of books and the Internet with our students and parents. This initiative
will also enable the Calgary Board of Education to continue its development
of both literacy and technology opportunities for its students and help
serve our community with an educational and fun literacy-based program.
Wired for
Words has been created with the help of professional
teacher-librarians and the creative direction of Media
Services at the Calgary Board of Education.
The Calgary Board of Education believes that by paying greater attention
to the realities of today’s world, we may be able to help students
become more caring, happier individuals, more functional future employees
and better prepared Calgarians.
The Dr. Alison Vaness Public School Library Fund
Dr.
Alison Vaness is a name synonymous with libraries and the  furtherance
of education in Calgary. During her many years as Supervisor of
Libraries, in the employ of the Calgary Board of Education, she
dedicated her energies to bringing quality resources (print and
non-print) to students, K through 12. In recognition of her leadership,
Encyclopedia Britannica twice presented Dr. Vaness and the CBE with
awards for excellence in the development of school library collections.Upon her retirement in 1985, a group of school library friends honoured her achievements by establishing the Dr. Alison Vaness Public School Library Fund. On an annual basis, revenues from the fund support on-going enhancement of school library resources managed by teacher-librarians. |
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The Calgary Foundation
The Calgary Foundation (TCF), established in 1955, facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making powerful connections between donors and community organizations for the long term benefit of Calgary and surrounding area.
| • | TCF is a proactive community leader that promotes and facilitates philanthropy for the long term benefit of Calgary and area. |
| • | TCF is a catalyst and a convener, a meeting place that fosters partnerships and engages citizens. |
| • | TCF is a knowledgeable grant maker that builds a strong and sustainable charitable sector in the areas of Arts & Heritage, Human Services, Education, Environment, Health and Neighbourhoods. |
