Professional Development and PSBC
November 2026 PSBC
Nov. 13-14, 2026
Friday Professional Development - November 13
TOPIC: Board Meeting Structure and Governance
Parkland School Division
Parkland School Division is a dedicated provider of quality public education, serving more than 90,000 residents living west of Edmonton. The Division is large in area, spanning almost 2,450 square kilometres, but small enough that students, parents and staff learn each other’s faces and names quickly.
Friday Professional Development - November 13
TOPIC: Primary Health Care and Public School Education
Primary Care Alberta
Primary Care Alberta is a made-in-Alberta solution to improve access to the primary care services Albertans rely on. By delivering coordinated services, Primary Care Alberta enables health care providers to do what they do best—care for Albertans. We meet Albertans wherever they live, work, play and learn, promoting prevention, supporting lifelong health journeys, and serving as a vital entry point to a complex network of care.
Rob Skrypnek, Executive Lead, Planning & Quality | Primary Care Alberta
Rob Skrypnek, BSc, MPH, is Executive Lead, Planning & Quality at Primary Care Alberta. He has extensive experience in primary health care strategy, system planning, integration and quality improvement, including senior roles with Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services. Rob has worked extensively with Primary Care Networks and health-system partners to strengthen primary care and develop provincial policy and strategy. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from the University of Alberta.
Friday Professional Development - November 13
TOPIC: Alumni Promotion Campaign - Where Are They Now?
Buffalo Trail Public Schools
Buffalo Trail Public Schools is committed to maximizing student learning, in a safe and caring environment, supported by a highly effective team.
To be dynamic leaders in empowering students to be caring, responsible, and contributing global citizens with a passion for learning.
Friday Professional Development - November 13
TOPIC: Public School Education from the Unique Context of Métis Students, Staff, Families and Communities
Metis Settlements General Council
The Metis Settlements General Council and the Settlements’ existing responsibilities are of great importance to Settlement members and include building and maintaining housing, roads and bridges, daycare and schooling, recreational facilities, cemeteries and bereavement costs, economic development and job training, social services, delivery of potable water, wastewater treatment and waste management, garbage management, including collection, local landfills and regional transfers, and land tenures and management.
Friday Dinner Guest Speaker - November 13
TOPIC: Alberta's Francophone Education and Opportunities as Education Partners
Tanya Saumure, President | Fédération des conseils scolaires francophones de l’Alberta
Tanya Saumure is President of the Fédération des conseils scolaires francophones de l’Alberta (FCSFA) and a dedicated advocate for French-language education in Alberta. A long-standing leader within the province’s francophone education community, she has served as a school trustee with the Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord and previously served as its President from 2019 to 2022.
Passionate about strengthening French-language education and supporting the vitality of Alberta’s francophone communities, Tanya brings a strong commitment to educational equity, community engagement, and the protection of francophone rights. Through her leadership at the provincial and national levels, she works to ensure that francophone students and families have access to quality French-language education and the opportunity to thrive.
Public School Boards' Council Meeting - Saturday, November 14
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