"Empowering Communities Through Culturally Responsive Education"
Our Program
Discover how our programs empower parents, support students, and transform school communities.
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At Voices in Education, we believe that informed families create thriving students. Our Parent Navigation Sessions are interactive workshops designed to support immigrant, newcomer, and EAL families in understanding how Alberta’s school system works.
From report cards and assessment to school communication and parent-teacher conferences, we walk with families through the everyday realities of education—so no one feels left out or left behind.
Through these sessions, parents gain the tools, language, and confidence they need to advocate for their children, build relationships with teachers, and become active partners in their child’s learning journey.
What You'll Learn:
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How the Alberta school system works (K–12)
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Understanding report cards and assessments
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Your rights and responsibilities as a parent
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Tips for communicating with teachers and principals
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Resources and supports available in your school community
"When parents are informed, children succeed."
Culturally Responsive Training
At Voices in Education, we offer Culturally Responsive Training to support educators, school staff, and community leaders in creating equitable, identity-affirming learning environments for all students—especially English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and newcomer youth.
Grounded in the work of Gloria Ladson-Billings and Alberta’s Teaching Quality Standard, our workshops help participants examine their own biases, understand the impact of culture on learning, and implement strategies that honour student identity in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
What We Offer:
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Professional Learning Series on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP)
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School-based staff development sessions
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Community education and cultural awareness workshops
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Custom coaching for leadership teams
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Tools for equitable and inclusive assessment
Key Outcomes:
✅ Greater cultural awareness
✅ Practical tools for classroom inclusion
✅ Stronger relationships with EAL and Indigenous families
✅ Support for meeting Alberta Education’s competencies
“When students see themselves in what they learn, they begin to believe they belong.
English Additional Language Learner & Newcomer Support
At Voices in Education, we believe that meaningful change in schools begins with evidence and empathy. Our Research & Advocacy work is rooted in the lived experiences of students, families, and educators from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Through community-based research, policy analysis, and public engagement, we advocate for equitable practices in assessment, language learning, and parent inclusion. Whether it’s informing school boards, contributing to provincial discussions, or elevating student and parent voices, our goal is to ensure that identity is never left out of the equation.
What We Do:
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Conduct research on culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP)
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Advocate for equitable EAL assessment and support
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Publish briefs, blogs, and toolkits for educators and parents
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Present at conferences and engage in public education policy
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Partner with school boards, universities, and community groups
"We don't just study the system—we work to transform it."