Chinook School Division Releases 2026–2027 Strategic Plan with New Targets for Students
Chinook School Division has released its 2026–2027 Strategic Plan, outlining new targets and priorities that will shape classrooms and student supports across Southwest Saskatchewan.
Student Learning
Chinook is continuing its work in literacy, math learning, and instruction that adapts to student needs. All Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will be assessed using the province’s new reading screeners, along with Chinook’s early‑reading assessments used in Grades 1–3. Provincial assessments in reading and writing, along with math assessments for Grades 2, 5, and 9, will help teachers track progress throughout the year.
Goal: By June 2027, all required K–3 literacy screeners will be completed and baseline data established.
Teachers will also receive targeted professional development in early literacy, math fluency, and effective instructional practices.
Mental Health and Well‑Being
Mental health remains a major focus for the division. Specialized Support Classrooms will continue to expand, and the Mental Health Capacity Building program will operate at SCCHS and Maverick School. Staff training this year includes Mental Health First Aid, Violence Threat Risk Assessment, Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention, and Social Emotional Learning.
Goal: By June 2027, 85% of elementary students and 76% of high school students will feel connected and supported at school.
Schools will use Level 3 planning tools to identify local needs and build supports that strengthen student well‑being.
Attendance and Graduation
Chinook has set new attendance and graduation benchmarks for the year:
87% of students reaching at least 80% attendance
68% of self‑identified First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) students reaching the same mark
88% of students graduating within three years of entering Grade 10
60% of FNMI students graduating within that timeframe
These targets will rise gradually through 2029 and 2031 as part of the long‑term provincial plan.
Transitions and Family Engagement
The division will place additional focus on key transition points — Pre‑K to Kindergarten, elementary to middle years, and high school to graduation. Complexity Teachers will support students with higher needs, and Chinook will explore before‑ and after‑school programming to help families with scheduling and student readiness.
A new Family Engagement Committee will also work with schools and SCCs to strengthen communication and involvement between home and school.
Indigenous Education
Chinook continues its work under the Inspiring Success: PreK–12 First Nations and Métis Education Policy Framework. This includes partnerships with Elders and Knowledge Keepers and ensuring Indigenous Ways of Knowing are reflected in classroom learning and division initiatives.
Values Update
The division has added Kindness to its list of guiding principles, joining integrity, respect, trust, empathy, excellence, commitment, loyalty, and honesty.
Regular Accountability Reporting
Throughout the year, the Board of Education will receive scheduled accountability reports on transportation, facilities, technology, student services, Indigenous education, and financial performance.
What Families Can Expect
More consistent literacy and math assessments
Expanded mental health supports
Clearer communication around student transitions
Continued focus on attendance and engagement
More opportunities for family involvement
Chinook’s Strategic Plan aims to strengthen learning environments, improve student outcomes, and support well‑being across all schools in the division.
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