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C. Framework Goals
The Kenora Catholic District School Board has established the following goals for Aboriginal education within its jurisdiction.
• To provide high-quality learning opportunities that are responsive, flexible, and accessible to the learner.
• To continue to set high expectations for learner achievement in supported learning environments.
• To improve EQAO test scores for Aboriginal students.
• To increase the retention rate of Aboriginal students.
• To increase the graduation rates of Aboriginal students.
• To ensure that learners are well prepared for participation in post-
secondary studies and the world of work.
• To promote effective, respectful working relationships and partnerships
with Aboriginal parents and the general Aboriginal community.
D. Guiding Principles
This policy will evolve as the boards seek to improve achievement and program delivery for Aboriginal students. For implementation and future refinement of the policy, the following principles will continue
to guide us:
• Transparency
• Inclusiveness
• Innovation
• Learner-centered
• Equitable
• Responsive
• Collaborative
• Respect individual privacy and dignity
• Results-oriented
• Acknowledge and reflect cultural diversity
• Contribute to the knowledge base through research
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