Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) has begun planning for future Division calendars. A key component of this work is exploring ways to incorporate time for collaboration for school staff. The Division is considering options for how best to build this collaborative time into the school year, and is looking for feedback from families and staff to help inform that decision. The Division conducted a survey Oct. 10-21, 2024. 

Embedded within the survey were video explanations and related links to additional information to help inform feedback.

• Video transcript: Background information
  • Research Summary: Collaborative Professional Learning and Its Impact on Teacher Efficacy and Student Achievement
  • Research Summary: Sustained Teacher Collaboration and Its Impact on Student Achievement
• Video transcript: Where we are now
  • Calendar Option 1 - One-hour early dismissal every Wednesday (PDF)
  • Calendar Option 2 - Two-hour early dismissal every second Friday (PDF)
• Frequently asked questions

Thank you to all those who took the time to offer your input on EIPS calendar planning. The feedback gathered will be shared with the Board of Trustees to help inform their approval of the final 2025-26 and 2026-27 Division calendars in December 2024.