Resources for School Councils

  1. Education Act: Refer to Section 55 for information pertaining specifically to school councils.
  2. School Councils Regulation: Outlines specific legal requirements of school councils.
  3. Personal Information Protection Act: The provincial privacy legislation that governs school councils and fundraising societies.
  4. Alberta School Councils Association: A provincewide organization for school councils with a mission to engage and support parental involvement in public education through school councils, and direct parental views and voice into the education system.
  5. School Council Resource Guide (ASCA): Information on the operation of school councils and on key topics of importance to school councils and other education stakeholders. It is a comprehensive tool that will facilitate school council effectiveness which, in turn, will support school improvement.
  6. Personal Information Protection Act Workbook: A workbook for non-profit organizations.
  7. FOIP FAQ: Frequently asked questions for school jurisdictions.
  8. EIPS AP 110: School Councils: Provides guidance on the function, roles and responsibilities of school councils. 
  9. EIPS AP 111: Committee of School Councils: Provides guidance on the role and structure of the Committee of School Councils.
  10. EIPS COSC Operating Procedures: Operating procedures for COSC to assist in functioning effectively.