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Director of Education
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June 6, 2013 For a number of years, our school district has been focusing on safe and caring schools initiatives. We have developed Board policy, and perhaps more importantly, staff, students, school councils, and community partners are working together to make sure that the vision outlined in the Board policy is visible every day in our schools. Last month, we asked students in our district how they feel about their school. The Tell Them From Me survey acknowledges the importance of student voice and will provide us with valuable insight on how we can move forward in creating the most safe and inclusive schools in the world.
And other jurisdictions are interested in our work! Recently, the OCDSB and the Ottawa Police Services were invited to Ivano-Frankivsk in the Ukraine to share our approach to police-school cooperation, progressive discipline, and restorative practices. Associate Director Walter Piovesan, Principal of Safe Schools Brett Reynolds, Vice-principal Dorothy Penney of Goulbourn Middle School and retired Youth Sergeant, Mark Holdsworth from the Ottawa Police Services met with Ukrainian police and educators. Our team focused on the value of building of relationships, creating a sense of belonging for students, understanding our biases and how we deal with things that are different from what we are used to.
Ottawa is regarded by many as one of the safest cities in the world. As a district, we work closely with our community partners, including the police to develop strategies that improve school safety and student accountability.
In the Ukraine, the level of youth crime is high: each year, approximately 22,000 young people under the age of 18 come into conflict with the law. Many of these young people already have previous convictions. The Ukraine government and civil society organizations recognized the need for change and as such, the Ukraine Juvenile Justice Reform Project (UJJRP) was formed in 2012.
The goal of the UJJRP is to develop a more effective system of justice for young people that have committed crimes. They hope to reduce crime levels among minors, better protect the rights of minors and when they do get into trouble, support their rehabilitation and reintegration into their communities. The ultimate goal -- to give at-risk students a second chance to improve the quality of their lives.
It was an honour for us to be part of the conference and to know that leaders from around the world are looking to our school district as a role model in the field of restorative practices. These experiences allow us the opportunity to reflect on our own practices, to learn from others, and to support our colleagues in other jurisdictions. We have learned that all of us are doing similar work – finding ways to ensure that our schools are focusing on the well-being and achievement of every one of our learners.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Marie Bulgin
Executive Assistant
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Dr. Jennifer Adams became Director of Education/Secretary of the Board for the OCDSB on July 1st 2011.
Dr. Adams has been a leader in public education throughout her distinguished 27 year career. She began her teaching career with the Lakehead District School Board, followed by promotions to curriculum coordinator, elementary principal and superintendent. In 2005, Dr. Adams joined the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board as a Superintendent of Instruction and until becoming Director of Education, served as the Executive Superintendent.
Throughout her career, Dr. Adams has been passionate in her focus on student learning. She is recognized for developing strategies to improve student achievement through research, instructional practice, and strong academic leadership.
A mother of two and married to a teacher, Dr. Adams is dedicated to fostering well-being, engagement, leadership and learning, both at home and at the OCDSB. |
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Supporting our YouthThe OCDSB is committed to providing learning and working environments where all individuals feel safe, valued, respected, and welcome. |
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