Alberta Initiative for School Improvement

This page is about the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement. AISI is a bold approach to supporting the improvement of student learning by encouraging teachers, parents, and the community to work collaboratively to introduce innovative and creative initiatives based upon local needs and circumstances.

Resource Links

• Alberta Education AISI
• Brad Volkman Assessment for Learning Video
• University of Lethbridge AISI

Department Documents

• SS Smartboard Handout AISI Conf
• Smartboard Pres AISI Conf
• AISI Cycle 4 Handbook
• AISI Cycle 4 Graphic
• Step 1 Application
• AISI 4th Wave of Change
• Reference Library for Administrators
• AISI_FactSheet.pdf
• AISI Strategy Summaries
• Cycle 4 Roles
• PRSD AISI Cycle 4 approved
• AISI Annual Report 2008-09
• AISI Scoop Newsletter
• Cycle 4 APAR Template
• Step 2 Application

Brian Andjelic

Deputy Superintendent - AISI Administrator

403-527-5516 ext.2304

• Provide the overall vision and leadership for the AISI program
• Report AISI to the Steering Committee and the Board of Trustees
• Liaison with the PRSD PD Council
• Liaison with Alberta Education
• Prepare project plans, budgets and annual reports required by Alberta Education

Dave Blemings / Linda Matsumoto

AISI Coordinators

527-5516 ext.2322

• Formation of PLC groups such as grade and subject teams involved in collective inquiry
• Implementation of classroom projects related to the AISI cycle 4 model
• Model teaching, mentoring and coaching
• Implementation of resources
• Organizing projects
• Supporting the development of long range, unit and lesson plans
• In-service presentations related to the themes of the AISI model

Cammie Kannekens - Curriculum Leader

Year 1 - Social Studies - Cammie Kannekens

Year 2 - Mathematics - TBA

Year 3 - Fine Arts - TBA

• Assist in developing connections among technology (SMARTbaord and SMARTboard notebook software), specific curriculum content as described above) and specific pedagogical approaches
• Build resource capacity at the school level by coordinating and providing opportunites for creating a collaboratively developed digital repository of SMARTboard lessons
• Provide professional learning at the school and division level, creating and delivering central session based and school based professional learning in the area of integration of technology into the specific curriculum area
• Support schools and partnering jurisdictions with leadership and teaching capacity in implementing 21st century skills through the provision of quality professional learning opportunities