This session introduces school administrators to key provincial priorities and initiatives shaping student learning and supports in Saskatchewan. Grounded in the Provincial Education Plan, the presentation emphasizes a holistic vision in which students are sage, supported, and prepared for their future, with particular focus on the interconnected priorities of learning and assessment, mental health and well-being, Indigenous Education and student transitions.

Participants will explore the Saskatchewan Student Assessment (SSA) program, which provides a consistent, curriculum-aligned approach to measuring student progress in litercy and numeracy at key grade levels. This session highlights how high-quality assessment practices, created by Sasktachewan teachers, can strengthen instructional decision-making, support teacher reflection, and inform system-level planning while reinforcing that provincial assessments complement, rather than replace, classroom assessment.

A significant prtion of the session focuses on early literacy, a central government priority. Delegates will examine why Grade 3 reading proficiency is critical to long-term student success and review provincial actins to improve outcomes, including curriculum renewal, targeted professional learning, and the implementaion of provincial reading screeners to identify students at risk, as well as an intervention strategy to support those learners.

This session also provides updates on curriculum development and renewal, highlighting opportunities for educator engagement and the ongoing evolution across subject areas, highlighted by Social Sciences and language revitalization.

Finally, participants will further investigate the Specialized Support Model (SSM), an initiative designed to address increasing classroom complexity through short-term targeted interventions that promote student self-regulation, build educator capacity, and strengthen inclusive practices. Evidence from pilot and expansion phases demonstrates improved classroom environments, reduced disruptions, and enhanced educator confidence. The 2026-27 school year is highlighted by the expansion of another 50 SSM sites across the province.

Overall, this session is designed to equip administrators with a clear understanding of current provincial directions, practical tools fro supporting student achievement, and a leadership lens for implementing system initiatives effectively within their school communities.