Welcome to the Corporate Partnership Department website. The Calgary Board of Education encourages and supports the development of innovative ways of working with organizations and individuals who are committed to helping us meet the learning needs of CBE students and achieve the Educational Ends. We value our successful partnerships with community agencies, business organizations, service groups, not-for-profit organizations, government, and post-secondary institutions that connect with us to support our students’ learning. Our partners share our commitment to “Educating Tomorrow’s Citizens Today”.

The Calgary Board of Education is committed to developing respectful and effective relationships that benefit our students. This set of principles guides us in our practice and enhances the integrity of our educational partnerships.

We value and participate in partnerships that:

• are mutually beneficial and provide opportunities for all partners to meet their shared social responsibilities for public education;
• enhance the quality and relevance of education for students;
• protect the welfare of students and the integrity of the learning environment;
• treat students fairly and equitably;
• serve an identifiable educational need;
• are action oriented for children;
• are based on clear expectations, shared or aligned objectives and defined roles and responsibilities;
• acknowledge and celebrate each partner’s contributions through appropriate forms of recognition;
• routinely reflect on performance related to goals and objectives to ensure continuous improvement;
• recognize and respect each partner’s expertise; and
• are consistent with corporate policies and regulations.

Adapted from The Conference Board of Canada’s: Ethical Guidelines for Business – Education Partnerships and other sources.

• Department within Learning Innovation
• System Principal and two Specialists dedicated to supporting the system and schools in working with outside organizations.
• Focus Areas:
  • In-kind and financial donations
  • Collaborative agreements
  • Practicum agreements with post-secondary organizations
  • Fuel for School breakfast program
  • Coordination of Lighthouse Awards
  • Partnership recognition
  • Ongoing support for partners, donors, sponsors
• Athletics Specialist facilitates Calgary Senior High Athletics Association
• Work Experience Placements

The Calgary Board of Education is pleased to accept financial donations to support enhanced educational opportunities. Any member of the Corporate Partnerships department would be happy to discuss and accept donations from individuals, community groups or business. The Calgary Board of Education is a registered charity under the Income Tax Act of Canada. Schools and Service Units receiving monetary donations to their schools or programs can request that a receipt be issued by Corporate Financial Services for donations of $25 or more. All donation cheques are to be made out to the Calgary Board of Education. Donations of items such as school supplies or equipment can also be arranged through this department or with individual schools. We value your support of the CBE and will work with you to acknowledge your contributions.