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New HR Programs

June 20, 2025

We have had a busy year in HR in terms of service delivery as well as new program launches.  This year we launched three re-imagined leadership programs: 

  1. New Leaders Induction - a yearlong program for all of our newly promoted, or new to the district leaders

  2. The Leadership Academy - a two-year program for all aspiring leaders from across the district and occupational groups

  3. Mentoring Program - our long-standing Teacher Mentoring Program was expanded to include mentor/mentee pairings from Ops Management and PVPs

Re-vamped Employee Recognition Program

We have also launched a re-vamped employee recognition program, The ABC Awards of Excellence.  The program expands the award categories, and next year we will be awarding 15 different awards across four categories to our employees who deserve to be recognized for their outstanding work: 

Teaching/Educational Support: 

  1. Exemplary Teaching Practice Award 

  2. Supporting Student Success Award 

  3. Excellence in Educational Equity Award 

Leadership: 

  1. Leadership in Education Award 

  2. Leadership in Curriculum Development Award 

  3. Leadership in School/Workplace Culture Award 

  4. Leadership in Indigenous Education Award 

  5. Leadership in Technological Innovation 

Service: 

  1. Community Impact Award 

  2. The Everyday Hero Award 

Teamwork: 

  1. Teamwork Award 

  2. Inclusive Team of the Year Award 

Employees of the Year: 

  1. Educator of the Year Award 

  2. Educational Support Employee of the Year Award 

  3. Operational Support Employee of the Year Award 

Nominations are now open and will be accepted until June 30th, 2025.  Please take some time to highlight the amazing work that you and your colleagues are doing!  ABC Awards of Excellence | Human Resources