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Saskatchewan Association of School Councils (SASC) is the provincial association for parents on school community councils. Committed to enhancing student success through meaningful involvement, the association advocates positive change in public education from the parent perspective. Opportunity for parent input is through school community councils and SASC provides programs, resources and services to promote and support school community council effectiveness. A not-for-profit society, the association is governed by an elected, volunteer Board of Directors representing parents from across Saskatchewan. Parents are members through their school community councils and province-wide membership includes rural, urban, public, separate, charter and francophone schools. Recognized as the voice of parents in public education, SASC presents the parent perspective to government and partners in education. Parents influence legislative, policy or program changes through SASC committee representation, policy revisions and partner inclusion. Goals and Objectives Parental involvement in public education. Resources, services and opportunities to enable parents to confidently advocate for their children. Develop advocacy opportunities. Involvement in parental advocacy results in a better public education system. Parents as meaningful partners in all sectors of public education. Cooperation and support between parents in urban and rural areas on shared issues. Parent satisfaction with public education in Saskatchewan. SASC serves as the provincial advocate for parents and presents the parent perspective in discussions on education issues. Others on school council have professional associations to represent respective views. Committed to partnering with trustees, school boards, teachers and the Ministry of Education, SASC strives to strengthen relationships for positive results. |