Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools receives funding for two additional complexity teams

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“Because our division hasn’t previously received funding for older students, the board greatly appreciates this targeted support to address classroom complexity in our middle and high schools,” said Chris Andrew, Board Chair of the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division Board of Trustees.

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“Superintendents across the province provided feedback to the Ministry to let local divisions decide how to allocate these funds,” said said Dr. Rhonda Nixon, Superintendent of Schools. “I am grateful that the Ministry listened and built that flexibility into this announcement.”

Red Deer Catholic Schools received a letter from the Ministry that listed the criteria for allocating the new funds:

• Each Grade 7-12 complexity team is made up of one teacher, one EA, and up to two FTEs providing specialized behavioural supports. These complexity teams can move between schools.
• School jurisdictions should prioritize the hiring of teachers, EAs, and behavioural support staff. Funds not specifically allocated to these staffing costs may be used for additional behavioural supports.

“We are committed to working closely with our secondary administrators to identify the unique needs of their school communities,” said Nicole Zimmerman, Associate Superintendent of Student Services. “This collaboration will ensure we allocate these specialized teams exactly where they can make the most meaningful impact for our older students and staff.”