Our Strategies
(Nos stratégies)
The Voices in Education Foundation (VIE) turns vision into action through four
interconnected strategies designed to foster inclusion, empowerment, and sustainable
impact. Each strategy reflects our belief that strong communities begin with strong
relationships between families, schools, and the broader society.
1. Community Engagement and Empowerment
• Host bilingual (English/French) parent workshops that demystify Alberta’s education
system.
• Create safe and inclusive spaces where immigrant and Black families can share
experiences and advocate for their children.
2. Culturally Responsive Education and Training
• Deliver professional learning for educators on culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) and
equity-focused assessment.
• Develop bilingual teaching resources that honour identity, culture, and language.
3. Partnerships and Collaboration
• Strengthen relationships with community organizations such as the Diverse Roots
Foundation to amplify shared impact.
• Engage schools, faith communities, and local networks in co-designing family engagement
programs.
4. Sustainability and Capacity Building
• Implement strong governance, fundraising, and volunteer systems to ensure
organizational longevity.
• Nurture youth and parent leadership through mentorship, training, and intergenerational
initiatives.
Together, these strategies move us closer to an equitable education landscape — one where
every family’s voice shapes the future.
Nos stratégies
La Fondation Voices in Education (VIE) transforme sa vision en action grâce à quatre
stratégies interconnectées qui favorisent l’inclusion, l’autonomisation et la durabilité.
Chaque stratégie repose sur la conviction que des communautés fortes naissent de relations
solides entre les familles, les écoles et la société.
1. Engagement et autonomisation communautaires
• Offrir des ateliers bilingues (anglais/français) pour aider les parents à mieux comprendre
le système scolaire albertain.
• Créer des espaces sûrs et inclusifs où les familles immigrantes et noires peuvent partager
leurs expériences et défendre les intérêts de leurs enfants.
2. Éducation et formation culturellement inclusives
• Offrir des formations professionnelles aux enseignants sur la pédagogie culturellement
pertinente et l’évaluation équitable.
• Élaborer des ressources pédagogiques bilingues qui valorisent l’identité, la culture et la
langue.
3. Partenariats et collaboration
• Renforcer les relations avec des organisations communautaires telles que la Fondation
Diverse Roots afin d’amplifier l’impact collectif.
• Mobiliser les écoles, les communautés de foi et les réseaux locaux pour co-créer des
programmes d’engagement familial.
4. Durabilité et renforcement des capacités
• Mettre en œuvre des structures solides de gouvernance, de financement et de bénévolat
pour assurer la pérennité de l’organisation.
• Favoriser le leadership des jeunes et des parents grâce au mentorat, à la formation et à des
initiatives intergénérationnelles.
Ensemble, ces stratégies nous rapprochent d’un système éducatif équitable — où chaque
voix de famille contribue à bâtir l’avenir.
Land Acknowledgement Reconnaissance du Territoire
The Voices in Education Foundation (VIE) acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territories of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples of Alberta.We honour the peoples of Treaty 7 — the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina Nation, the Stoney Nakoda Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw, Wesley), and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.We commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge keepers and working together in the spirit of truth, reconciliation, and respect.
La Fondation Voices in Education (VIE) reconnaît que nous vivons et travaillons sur les territoires traditionnels des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits de l’Alberta.Nous rendons hommage aux peuples du Traité no 7 — la Confédération des Pieds-Noirs (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), la Nation Tsuut’ina, les nations Stoney Nakoda (Chiniki, Bearspaw, Wesley) et la Région 3 de la Nation Métisse de l’Alberta.Nous nous engageons à apprendre des gardiens du savoir autochtone et à cheminer ensemble dans un esprit de vérité, de réconciliation et de respect.
About Us
Voices in Education Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Alberta, dedicated to supporting immigrant families and advancing culturally responsive education. Founded by Yvette Jean-Jacques, a Haitian-Canadian educator and school leader with over 20 years of experience, the foundation was created to bridge the gap between schools and families—especially those navigating the system as English Language Learners (ELLs).
We believe every student deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. That’s why we work with educators, families, and communities to build inclusive classrooms where identity is affirmed and every voice matters.
Through professional learning for teachers, workshops for parents, and advocacy for inclusive assessment and curriculum, we help make education equitable and empowering. Whether it’s through our Teacher Toolbox, our Navigating Alberta Education Together parent series, or community events, we’re committed to transforming classrooms into spaces of belonging and opportunity.
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