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Updated - July 16, 2007

Action Plan for Regular Programs
2005-2006 to 2008-2009

Education in the Language of the Francophone Minority

1: Support and administration of education

Desired Outcomes

Measures

Performance Indicators

Expected Annual Investment
1.1 Maintain provincial management of minority-language curricula.



Administration and coordination of programs and policies on first-language instruction. This will be the Department of Education's responsibility.



  • The number of courses and programs offered
  • The number of graduates
  • The rate of dropouts and of transfers to English schools
Federal contribution $85,898
Provincial contribution $113,166
Subtotal $199,064




1.2 The French Language School Board can increase access to minority-language education and offer instruction of comparable quality to that in the majority language. Quality support services become more and more available.
Subsidy to the French Language School Board to defray extra costs related to administration and minority-language instruction at the elementary and secondary levels.


  • Rates of participation by those entitled to education in French
  • The number of courses and programs available
  • The dropout rate

Federal contribution $334,583
Provincial contribution $149,025
Subtotal $483,608





1.3 The French Language School Board can increase access to minority-language instruction and partnerships are created with the community.
Promotion of La Francophonie among and by board members, advisors, parents and the community






  • Rates of participation by those entitled to education in French
  • Projects implemented in collaboration with the community and the French Language School Board
Federal contribution $1,250
Provincial contribution $3,750
Subtotal $5,000






1.4 Programs and policies are supported by recent research and statistics.
Support for research into minority-language education


  • Updating provincial databases on minority-language instruction
Federal contribution $1,250
Provincial contribution $3,750
Subtotal $5,000















Total federal contribution $422,981
Total provincial contribution $269,691
TOTAL: $692,672
 
2: Program development
 
Desired Outcomes

Measures

Performance Indicators

Expected Annual Investment
2.1 One-time programs based on the newest research.
Creation and updating of curricula for French, social studies, mathematics, health, personal and social education, physical education, technology and careers.



  • The number of new courses and programs available






Federal contribution 05-06 $190,087
Federal contribution
06-07, 07-08, 08-09 $170,785
Provincial contribution $117,623
Subtotal 05-06 $307,710
Subtotal 06-07, 07-08, 08-09 $288,408
2.2 Teaching material that better meets needs. More minority-language resources available.
Update, purchase or development of teaching resources, including support for school libraries.





  • The quantity of material available
  • The availability of material containing a local, regional and national Acadian/Francophone cultural component
Federal contribution $40,000
Provincial contribution $60,000
Subtotal $100,000




2.3 Improved learning. Better access to linguistic resources in French. Better choice of courses for students in small schools.
Integration of new technologies in instruction and learning and development of learning outcomes.




  • The use of new technologies by teachers and students
  • The number of technology specific training initiatives available
Federal contribution $1,852
Provincial contribution $2,778
Subtotal $4,630





























Total federal contribution 05-06 $231,939
Federal contribution
06-07, 07-08, 08-09 $212,637
Total provincial contribution $180,401
Total 05-06: $412,340
Total 06-07, 07-08, 08-09: $393,038
 
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3: Teacher training and development
 
Desired Outcomes

Measures

Performance Indicators

Expected Annual Investment
3.1 Teachers who are better trained in teaching and know more about culture and identity.
Individual and joint scholarships for teachers to participate in courses or professional internships



  • The number of scholarship recipients or projects
  • Teachers' level of education
Federal contribution $9,200
Provincial contribution -
Subtotal $9,200



3.2 Teachers who are better trained in teaching and know more about their culture and identity. Teachers who are better qualified to be leaders in educational development (as mentors, for example).
On-the-job training of teachers to develop projects for minority-language instruction




  • Mentoring or exchange projects among teachers
  • Employees' level of personal satisfaction


Federal contribution $15,200
Provincial contribution $23,325
Subtotal $38,525



3.3 A wider choice of training opportunities and research is available. A support system is in place for interveners in the schools.
Support for teachers' associations





  • Participation in conferences and seminars
  • Information and communication networks
Federal contribution $750
Provincial contribution $2,250
Subtotal $3,000













Total federal contribution $25,150
Total provincial contribution $25,575
Total: $50,725
 
4: Student aid
 
Desired Outcomes

Measures

Performance Indicators

Expected Annual Investment
4.1 Better access to training programs in the student's mother tongue. Increased mastery of the mother tongue and knowledge of the related culture.
Better integration of graduates into a work environment where the minority language is used.
Scholarships and trips for minority students to study in their mother tongue and support for projects allowing minority students to participate in training projects.




  • The number of scholarship recipients or projects
  • Students' level of education




Federal contribution $30,080
Provincial contribution -
Subtotal $30,080







4.2 Increased mastery of the mother tongue and knowledge of the related culture.
Cultural exchanges and activities.



  • The number of cultural exchanges and activities.

Federal contribution $4,500
Provincial contribution $4,500
Subtotal $9,000










Total federal contribution $34,580
Total provincial contribution $4,500
Total: $39,080
 
Minority Language (2005-2006 to 2008-2009)
 
Total transfer to Accent and Odyssey Programs
$31,300
Total federal contribution – 05-06
$715,000
Total federal contribution – 06-07
$695,698
Total federal contribution – 07-08, 08-09 ($695,348/fiscal year)
$1,390,696
Total federal contribution (over four years)
$2,801,394
Total provincial contribution (over four years)
$1,920,668
Overall Total (Over Four Years)
$4,722,062
 
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Second Language Learning

1: Support and administration for education

Desired Outcomes

Measures

Performance Indicators

Expected Annual Investment
1.1 Maintaining provincial management of second language curricula.
Administration and coordination of programs and policies for teaching in a second language. The Department of Education will be responsible for this activity.


  • The number of courses and programs offered
  • The number of graduates
  • The rate of dropouts and of transfers to programs in English
Federal contribution $85,898
Provincial contribution $113,166
Subtotal $199,064




1.2 Programs and policies are supported by recent research and statistics.
Support for research into education in a second language.


  • Updating provincial data bases on teaching in a second language
Federal contribution $1,250
Provincial contribution $3,750
Subtotal $5,000
1.3 Parents and students are better able to make enlightened decisions. School Boards are better able to recruit teachers.
Promotion of teaching and learning a second language among board members, advisors, parents and the public.
  • The number of information meetings
  • The enrolment rate

Federal contribution $1,250
Provincial contribution $3,750
Subtotal $5,000










Total federal contribution $88,398
Total provincial contribution $120,666
Total: $209,064
 
2: Program development
 
Desired Outcomes

Measures

Performance Indicators

Expected Annual Investment
2.1 One-time programs based on the latest research.
Creation and updating of curricula in French second language and immersion, social studies, science, mathematics, etc.
  • The number of new courses and programs available

Federal contribution 05-06 $176,434
Federal contribution 06-07, 07-08, 08-09 $175,336

2.2 Teaching material that better meets needs. More resources available.
Updating, purchase or development of teaching resources, including support for school libraries





  • The quantity of material available
  • The availability of material containing a local, regional and national Acadian/Francophone cultural component.
Provincial contribution $117,623
Subtotal 05-06 $294,057
Subtotal 06-07, 07-08, 08-09 $292,959




2.3 Improved learning. Better access to linguistic resources in French.
Integration of new technologies in teaching and learning and development of learning outcomes



  • Specific training initiatives in technology.
  • Use of new technologies by students and teachers.
Federal contribution $100,000
Provincial contribution $300,000
Subtotal $400,000













Federal contribution $10,418
Provincial contribution $3,473
Subtotal $13,891


















Total federal contribution 05-06 $286,852
Federal contribution 06-07, 07-08, 08-09 $285,754
Total provincial contribution $421,096
Total 05-06 $707,948
Total 06-07, 07-08, 08-09 $706,850
 
3: Teacher training and development
 
Desired Outcomes

Measures

Performance Indicators

Expected Annual Investment
3.1 Teachers who are better trained in language and in teaching. Teachers who are better trained in culture.
Individual and joint scholarships for teachers to participate in professional or language courses or internships.



  • The number of scholarship recipients or projects
  • The educational level of teachers
  • Employers' feedback
Federal contribution $36,800
Provincial contribution -
Subtotal $36,800




3.2 Teachers who are better trained in language and in teaching. Teachers who are better trained in culture. Teachers who are better able to be leaders in educational development (mentor, etc.).
On-the-job training of teachers through professional or linguistic development projects.





  • Mentorship or exchange programs among teachers
  • Employees' level of personal satisfaction



Federal contribution $64,180
Provincial contribution $96,795
Subtotal $160,975




3.3 A greater choice of training opportunities and research is available. A support system is in place for interveners in the schools.
Support for teachers' associations.




  • Participation in conferences
  • Information and communication networks
Federal contribution $500
Provincial contribution $1,500
Subtotal $2,000












Total federal contribution $101,480
Total provincial contribution $98,295
Total: $199,775
 
4: Student aid
 
Desired Outcomes

Measures

Performance Indicators

Expected Annual Investment
4.1 Better access to training programs in the student's second language. Increased mastery of the second language and knowledge of the related culture. Better integration of graduates into a work environment where the second language is used.
Study and travel bursaries for students to study in the second language and support for projects allowing students to participate in training projects




  • The number of bursary recipients or projects
  • The educational level of students





Federal contribution $16,920
Provincial contribution -
Subtotal $16,920







4.2 Increased mastery of the second language and knowledge of the related culture.
Cultural exchanges and activities



  • The number of cultural exchanges and activities

Federal contribution $13,500
Provincial contribution $13,500
Subtotal $27,000










Total federal contribution $30,420
Total provincial contribution $13,500 TOTAL: $43,920
 
Second Language (2005-2006 to 2008-2009)
 
Total transfer to Accent and Odyssey Programs
$31,300
Total federal contribution – 05-06
$507,500
Total federal contribution – 06-07
$506,402
Total federal contribution – 07-08, 08-09 ($506,052/fiscal year)
$1,012,104
Total federal contribution (over four years)
$2,026,006
Total provincial contribution (over four years)
$2,614,228
Overall Total (Over Four Years)
$4,640,234
 
Total – Regular Programs – Minority Language and Second Language (2005-2006 to 2008-2009)
 
Total transfer to Accent and Odyssey Programs
$62,600
Total federal contribution – 05-06
$1,222,500
Total federal contribution – 05-06
$1,202,100
Total federal contribution – 06-07, 07-08, 08-09 ($1,201,400/fiscal year)
$2,402,800
Total federal contribution (over four years)
$4,827,400
Total provincial contribution (over four years)
$4,534,896
Overall Total (Over Four Years)
$9,362,296
 
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Canada – Prince Edward Island Regular Programs Action Plan for Minority-Language Education and Second-Language Education 2005-2006 to 2008-2009

Summary Spreadsheet

Minority Language
  2005-2006 2005-2006 2005-2006 2006-2007 2006-2007 2006-2007 2007-2008 2007-2008 2007-2008 2008-2009 2008-2009 2008-2009  
1. Support and administration of education Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Subtotal - Support and administration of education
1.1 Administration and coordination of programs and policies on first-language instruction. This will be the Department of Education's responsibility. 85,898 113,166 199,064 85,898 113,166 199,064 85,898 113,166 199,064 85,898 113,166 199,064 796,256
1.2 Subsidy to the French Language School Board to defray extra costs related to administration and minority-language instruction at the elementary and secondary levels. 334,583 149,025 483,608 334,583 149,025 483,608 334,583 149,025 483,608 334,583 149,025 483,608 1,934,432
1.3 Promotion of La Francophonie among and by board members, advisors, parents and the community 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 20,000
1.4 Support for research into minority-language education 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 20,000
Subtotal - Support and administration of education 422,981 269,691 692,672 422,981 269,691 692,672 422,981 269,691 692,672 422,981 269,691 692,672 2,770,688
2. Program development Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Subtotal - Program development
2.1 Creation and updating of curricula for French, social studies, mathematics, health, personal and social education, physical education, technology and careers. 190,087 117,623 307,710 170,785 117,623 288,408 170,785 117,623 288,408 170,785 117,623 288,408 1,172,934
2.2 Update, purchase or development of teaching resources, including support for school libraries. 40,000 60,000 100,000 40,000 60,000 100,000 40,000 60,000 100,000 40,000 60,000 100,000 400,000
2.3 Integration of new technologies in instruction and learning and development of learning outcomes. 1,852 2,778 4,630 1,852 2,778 4,630 1,852 2,778 4,630 1,852 2,778 4,630 18,520
Subtotal - Program development 231,939 180,401 412,340 212,637 180,401 393,038 212,637 180,401 393,038 212,637 180,401 393,038 1,591,454
3. Teacher training and development Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Subtotal - Teacher training and development
3.1 Individual and joint bursaries for teachers to participate in professional courses or internships 9,200 0 9,200 9,200 0 9,200 9,200 0 9,200 9,200 0 9,200 36,800
3.2 On-the-job training of teachers by means of development projects for minority-language instruction 15,550 23,325 38,875 15,550 23,325 38,875 15,550 23,325 38,525 15,200 23,325 38,525 154,800
3.3 Support for teachers' associations. 750 2,250 3,000 750 2,250 3,000 750 2,250 3,000 750 2,250 3,000 12,000
Subtotal - Teacher training and development 25,500 25,575 51,075 25,500 25,575 51,075 25,150 25,575 50,725 25,150 25,575 50,725 203,600
4. Student aid Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Subtotal - Student aid
4.1 Bursaries and trips for minority students to study in their mother tongue and support for projects allowing minority students to participate in training projects. 30,080 0 30,080 30,080 0 30,080 30,080 0 30,080 30,080 0 30,080 120,320
4.2 Cultural exchanges and activities 4,500 4,500 9,000 4,500 4,500 9,000 4,500 4,500 9,000 4,500 4,500 9,000 36,000
Subtotal - Student aid 34,580 4,500 39,080 34,580 4,500 39,080 34,580 4,500 39,080 34,580 4,500 39,080 156,320
Total – Minority Language 715,000 480,167 1,195,167 695,698 480,167 1,175,865 695,348 480,167 1,175,515 695,348 480,167 1,175,515 4,722,062
Second Language
  2005-2006 2005-2006 2005-2006 2006-2007 2006-2007 2006-2007 2007-2008 2007-2008 2007-2008 2008-2009 2008-2009 2008-2009  
1. Support and administration of education Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Subtotal - Support and administration of education
1.1 Administration and coordination of programs and policies for teaching in a second language. The Department of Education will be responsible for this activity. 85,898 113,166 199,064 85,898 113,166 199,064 85,898 113,166 199,064 85,898 113,166 199,064 796,256
1.2 Support for research into education in a second language. 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 20,000
1.3 Promotion of teaching and learning a second language among board members, advisors, parents and the public. 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 1,250 3,750 5,000 20,000
Subtotal - Support and administration of education 88,398 120,666 209,064 88,398 120,666 209,064 88,398 120,666 209,064 88,398 120,666 209,064 836,256
2. Program development Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Subtotal - Program development
2.1 Creation and updating of curricula in French second language and immersion, social studies, science, mathematics, etc. 176,434 117,623 294,057 175,336 117,623 292,959 175,336 117,623 292,959 175,336 117,623 292,959 1,172,934
2.2 Update, purchase or development of teaching resources, including support for school libraries. 100,000 300,000 400,000 100,000 300,000 400,000 100,000 300,000 400,000 100,000 300,000 400,000 1,600,000
2.3 Integration of new technologies in teaching and learning and development of learning outcomes 10,418 3,473 13,891 10,418 3,473 13,891 10,418 3,473 13,891 10,418 3,473 13,891 55,564
Subtotal - Program development 286,852 421,096 707,948 285,754 421,096 706,850 285,754 421,096 706,850 285,754 421,096 706,850 2,828,498
3. Teacher training and development Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Subtotal - Teacher training and development
3.1 Individual and joint scholarships for teachers to participate in professional or language courses or internships. 36,800 0 36,800 36,800 0 36,800 36,800 0 36,800 36,800 0 36,800 147,200
3.2 On-the-job training of teachers by means of professional or linguistic development projects. 64,530 96,795 161,325 64,530 96,795 161,325 64,180 96,795 160,975 64,180 96,795 160,975 644,600
3.3 Support for teachers' associations. 500 1,500 2,000 500 1,500 2,000 500 1,500 2,000 500 1,500 2,000 8,000
Subtotal - Teacher training and development 101,830 98,295 200,125 101,830 98,295 200,125 101,480 98,295 200,125 101,480 98,295 199,775 799,800
4. Student aid Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Canada PEI Total cost Subtotal - Student aid
4.1 Study and travel bursaries for students to study in the second language and support for projects allowing students to participate in training projects 16,920 0 16,920 16,920 0 16,920 16,920 0 16,920 16,920 0 16,920 67,680
4.2 Cultural exchanges and activities 13,500 13,500 27,000 13,500 13,500 27,000 13,500 13,500 27,000 13,500 13,500 27,000 108,000
Subtotal - Student aid 30,420 13,500 43,920 30,420 13,500 43,920 30,420 13,500 43,920 30,420 13,500 43,920 175,680
Total – Second Language 507,500 653,557 1,161,057 506,402 653,557 1,159,959 506,052 653,557 1,159,609 506,052 653,557 1,159,609 4,640,234
 
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