Continuous Improvement Unit

About the Unit

The Continuous Improvement Unit works collaboratively with the province's 28 school divisions in the implementation of the Pre-K-12 Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF).  The framework was introduced as part of the Pre-K-12 Renewal Initiative in 2005 to advance provincial and local educational priorities and improve student results.

The CIF provides a common strategic planning mechanism for the Ministry of Education, boards of education and school community councils to advance the Pre-K-12 Renewal Priorities of:

• High levels of literacy and achievement;
• Equitable opportunities to learn and succeed;
• Smooth transitions into and through the system; and,
• Strong system-wide accountability and governance.

In keeping with the Ministry of Education's emphasis on developing the whole child and youth, the CIF supports a core set of broad-based learner outcomes enabling all learners to:

• Attain high levels of literacy and achievement in a broad range of studies commensurate with ability;
• Demonstrate personal and social skills for well being and citizenship;
• Attain high school completion; and,
• Make successful transitions to post-secondary education and/or employment.

For more information on the Continuous Improvement Framework, please access the CIF: Questions & Answers or the CIF Guide under the publications section of this page.

If you have questions or comments on the CIF, please do not hesitate to contact the unit at (306) 787-2494 or the following branch staff: