Keynote Speaker Doug Reycraft, Community Schools Alliance
Growing Innovation.. Learn Local Since 2008, Doug has led the Community Schools Alliance. Drawing upon his leadership this presentation will focus on recognizing the contributions of rural schools, collaborating with education partners and, building capacity for fostering balanced approaches for educational opportunities in rural Ontario.
Interactive Panel Discussion
Hear from innovative rural school leaders who will share their perspectives and experiences.
Tracy Grant, Rural Community Advocate
Marcus Ryan, Zorra Township, Councillor Ward 3
Responsive Dialogue
Remain engaged in conversations that matter. This session utilizes the World Café to stimulate dialogue with a key focus on:
constructing a shared vision for Ontario's rural schools,
creating innovative solutions through grassroots advocacy,
developing provincial networks of rural school leaders.
Daniel West, A. J. Baker Public School Parent Advocate Joined by students and business leaders.