How School Districts Are Driving Real Change
Transforming Literacy Outcomes: How School Districts Are Driving Real Change
What does it take to build a sustainable framework for long-term literacy success? In this session, leaders from Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority and Frontier School Division will share how they’ve tackled the unique challenges of their districts and made significant progress in improving literacy outcomes. Discover the innovative strategies they’ve implemented to build sustainable leadership and instructional capacity, empower educators, and drive measurable gains in student achievement.
We’ll also delve into the barriers these districts have overcome—such as addressing instructional inconsistencies, developing leaders and creating system-wide alignment—and the steps they’re taking to ensure long-term success. Leave with actionable insights to help your district overcome challenges and create a cohesive, sustainable literacy strategy that ensures every student thrives.
Please note the date and time are not yet finalized, however, if you would like to register your interest in this free event an updated date and time will be forwarded to you.
Date: To be confirmed
Time: 14:30 EST
Title: Transforming Literacy Outcomes: How School Districts Are Driving Real Change
Moderator: Karen Power, Leadership Development Consultant
Panelists: Brenda Gabrielle, Superintendent of School, Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority, SK; and Tyson MacGillivray, Chief Superintendent, Frontier School Division, MB
Moderator:
Karen Power, Leadership Development Consultant, The Learning Bar
Karen is a consultant and former teacher, principal, superintendent, and senior advisor for professional learning and leadership. She has won multiple awards and authored books related to her work which focuses on leadership coaching in schools and districts, building collaborative practices through professional learning community (PLC) implementation, district strategic planning, and developing effective instruction, assessment and evidence-based decisions for long-term sustainability.
Karen is now working as a consultant with The Learning Bar to support leadership development within schools and districts.
Panelists:
Brenda Gabrielle, Superintendent of School, Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority, SK
Throughout Brenda’s 30-year career in education she has held several Educational Leadership roles. She has worked as a school-based administrator in elementary, middle and secondary levels and been responsible for curriculum, assessment, innovative program initiatives, technology, and professional development. During this time she also worked with the Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit providing Leadership Training for school-based administrators in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In 2016, she began her work with First Nations Schools in northern Saskatchewan as a Literacy Consultant. Since starting her current position with the Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority in 2020, she continues to work passionately to support opportunities for learning for all staff to ensure all A.D.E.A. students will be successful and have the skills they require to follow the paths they choose.
Tyson MacGillivray, Chief Superintendent, Frontier School Division, MB
Tyson MacGillivray is a seasoned educational leader with a deep commitment to advancing student achievement and well-being across diverse learning environments. He has held teaching and administrative responsibilities for the Shamattawa Education Authority and within Frontier School Division. In August 2024 Tyson started as Chief Superintendent within the division, after serving as the Area 3 Superintendent since 2018. Tyson brings extensive experience in educational administration, curriculum development, and indigenous education.
He has played a pivotal role in implementing programs that support literacy, numeracy, and student engagement, with a particular focus on bridging educational gaps in remote and Indigenous communities. His leadership is marked by a collaborative approach, working closely with educators, students, and community members to create supportive and effective learning environments.
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