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Welcome to Chinook’s Edge!
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Chinook’s Edge is one of the largest school divisions in the province, serving over 11,000 students in 43 Central Alberta schools between Calgary and Red Deer.
Our schools are located in 13 small communities that sprawl east and west from the Highway 2 corridor, conveniently providing Chinook’s Edge staff and families with the best of both worlds: a friendly, healthy and affordable small-town lifestyle combined with the proximity to big city amenities! Plus, the world famous Rocky Mountains are a short drive away.
The Chinook’s Edge reputation for staff and student wellness, our family-friendly communities that boast easy access to exciting cultural and recreational opportunities, and our highly regarded quality learning environments make us a desirable division in which to live, learn, work and play!
- VISION
- Chinook's Edge School Division will be universally recognized as a collaborative learning community where learning is personalized for all students to achieve success as compassionate and innovative global citizens.
- MISSION
- Chinook's Edge School Division will engage every student in meaningful learning by challenging, encouraging and believing in them.
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- BOWDEN
- Bowden Grandview School
- CARSTAIRS
- Carstairs Elementary School
- Hugh Sutherland School
- Neudorf Hutterite
- CREMONA
- Cremona School
- DELBURNE
- Delburne School
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- OLDS
- École Deer Meadow School
- École Olds Elementary School
- Horizon School
- Off Campus Learning Centre
- Olds Career High School
- Olds High School
- Olds Koinonia Christian School
- Reed Ranch School
- PENHOLD
- Jessie Duncan School
- Penhold Crossing Secondary
- Penhold Elementary School
- RED DEER COUNTY
- Gasoline Alley Career High
- Pine Hill Hutterite School
- Poplar Ridge School
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- GENERAL
- COVID-19 Information
- 2019-2020 Exam Calendar
- AB Government Letter - Bill 1
- Alberta Education Website
- Destiny
- Fentanyl Information
- Inclement Weather
- Kids Plus Accident Insurance
- LearnAlberta.ca
- Moodle
- myBlueprint
- Out of Area Request
- PowerSchool
- QuickPay - Online Fee Payment
- QuickPay - Terms of Use
- Safety Response Summary
- School Fees
- Technology Use Agreement
- Trustees at work for students
- Weekdays 'til 6
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- EMPLOYMENT
- Contact
- CESD73 Careers (Twitter)
- Employment Opportunities
- EMPLOYEE SERVICES
- Contact People Services
- Benefits
- Calendars
- Employee Information Form
- Employee Self Services
- Evaluations
- Grids
- Handbooks
- Homewood Health
- ID Card Requests
- Interview Information
- LAPP
- Maternity/Adoption Leave Request
- Medical Leave Notification Form
- People Services Forms
- Record of Employment
- Staff Links
- Staff Health & Wellness
- Support Staff Request For Time Off
- Teacher Leave Day Request
- Teacher Supervision & Evaluation
- Timesheets
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- LEARNING SERVICES
- CESD Hub
- Contact Learning Services
- Assessment
- Career Connections
- CTF Site
- Destiny
- Ed Tech Framework
- Essential Outcomes
- French Immersion
- Indigenous Education
- Instructional Media Centre
- Learning Support Teams
- Literacy Framework
- Locally Developed Courses
- Mentorship
- PLCs
- Quality Learning Environment
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- STUDENT SERVICES
- CESD Hub
- Contact Student Services
- Assistive Technology
- ESL
- Family School Wellness
- Learning Support Teachers & Admin
- Learning Support Teams (LSTs)
- PAT/Diploma Accommodations
- Referral Forms
- Success in Schools
- Violence Threat Risk Assessment
- REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE SERVICE DELIVERY
- Central Alberta RCSD Information
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- SYSTEM SERVICES
- 2019-2020 Exam Calendar
- Administrator's Handbook
- Contact System Services
- Purchasing Technology
- Student Information
- Tech Advisory Group (TAG)
- Tech Help Ticketing System
- Transition to Chromebooks
- CORPORATE SERVICES
- Facilities Services
- Financial Services
- Health & Safety
- On-line Field Trip Information
- Out of Province PD Form
- Records Management
- Relocatables - Photo Tour
- Transportation Services
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
Listen to 96.5 CKFM's conversation with Superintendent Kurt Sacher
Thank you to Olds Radio ROCK 104.5 and 96.5 CKFM for permission to share this interview with Superintendent Kurt Sacher
Prevention
To help protect you and your family against all respiratory illnesses, including flu and COVID-19, you should:
- Wash your hands often and well
- Avoid touching your face, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Stay at home as much as possible, and practice physical distancing when you do leave home: keep at least 6 feet from others when going out for groceries, medical trips and other essential needs
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched
- Stay at home and away from others if you are feeling ill
- Contact your primary health provider or Health Link 811 if you have questions or concerns about your health
- When sick, cover your cough and sneezes and then wash your hands
Important Update March 15, 2020:
The Government of Alberta has canceled all K-12 classes in Alberta effective immediately and students are expected to stay at home. Our school and division leaders will continue monitoring this situation and guiding how we move forward. We know this is a challenging time - please take care of yourself and each other.
Kurt Sacher, Superintendent of Schools
- For the most recent information, please visit Alberta Health Services website through this link: Alberta Health Services
- For support and resources 24 hrs/day: Kids Help Phone - (1-800-668-6868) TEXT: CONNECT (686868) https://kidshelpphone.ca/
- For information on talking to your child about this global situation, we have collaborated with another division on the following resources:
Talking with your child about COVID-19
Helping your child cope with change
Understanding COVID-19 for Teens and Parents
Simplified Storyboard info for young children and students with complex needs
- In Chinook’s Edge, our Central Office Leadership Team will provide updates here as information becomes available, and we encourage you to check back regularly. As always, our efforts are directed to supporting the health and safety of our students and staff:
Superintendent’s Message
- May 13, 2020
- April 30, 2020
- April 8, 2020
- Chinook's Edge outlines plans to support its staff
- March 25 Superintendent's newsletter message
- March 20, 2020
- March 20, 2020 Letter from Education Minister
- March 19, 2020
- March 17, 2020
- March 16, 2020
- Government cancels all K-12 classes
- March 15, 2020
- March 13, 2020
- March 12, 2020
- March 10, 2020