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| Association of Canadian Deans of Education | |
|---|---|
| Name | Association of Canadian Deans of Education |
| Formation | 20th century |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Region served | Canada |
| Membership | Deans and equivalent leaders |
| Leader title | President |
Association of Canadian Deans of Education is a national association of academic leaders from Canadian faculties and schools of teacher education and professional development. It brings together deans and equivalent administrators from institutions such as University of Toronto Faculty of Education, McGill University Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia Faculty of Education, Université de Montréal Faculté des Sciences de l'Éducation, and Queen's University Faculty of Education to address issues affecting teacher preparation, scholarly work, and institutional partnerships. The association engages with provincial ministries like the Ontario Ministry of Education, national bodies such as the Canadian Teachers' Federation, and international organizations including UNESCO and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
The group's origins trace to mid-to-late 20th century meetings among leaders from institutions like University of Alberta Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario Faculty of Education, Dalhousie University Faculty of Education, and Université Laval Faculté des sciences de l'éducation reacting to national conversations prompted by reports such as the Hall-Dennis Report and policy shifts tied to commissions including the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. Early gatherings included representatives from Memorial University of Newfoundland, University of Saskatchewan College of Education, and Simon Fraser University Faculty of Education. Over successive decades, the association adapted through the eras of the Millennium Development Goals, the rise of digital learning influenced by companies such as Blackboard Inc. and platforms connected to MIT OpenCourseWare, and changing accreditation practices shaped by provincial regulators and pan-Canadian initiatives like the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada.
The association promotes leadership among deans from institutions including Brock University Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa Faculty of Education, University of Calgary Werklund School of Education, University of Manitoba Faculty of Education, and Toronto Metropolitan University. Activities include coordinating responses to national frameworks like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action relevant to teacher preparation, engaging with assessment regimes influenced by assessments such as the Programme for International Student Assessment run by the OECD, and advising on credential recognition linked to agencies exemplified by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. It supports initiatives related to diversity led by members drawn from institutions such as York University Faculty of Education, Concordia University Department of Education, Mount Saint Vincent University, and St. Francis Xavier University.
Membership comprises deans and equivalent leaders from faculties and schools at universities such as Huron University College, Redeemer University College, Lakehead University Faculty of Education, and Acadia University. Governance structures mirror models used by organizations like the Canadian Association of University Teachers and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, with elected executives, rotating presidencies, and working groups addressing topics raised by signatories from Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of New Brunswick Faculty of Education, and Brandon University Faculty of Education. Leadership has included individuals affiliated with institutions such as McMaster University and Laurentian University, and the association liaises with provincial regulatory bodies including the Alberta Teachers' Association and national networks like the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education.
Annual meetings and thematic symposia bring together delegations from universities like Bishop's University, Trent University, University of Lethbridge, and Université de Sherbrooke. Events often host panels featuring representatives from organizations such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research when addressing teacher well-being, historians from archives like the Library and Archives Canada when exploring curriculum heritage, and partners from technology sectors exemplified by companies like Google and Microsoft for digital pedagogy sessions. Past conference locations have included campuses associated with University of Victoria, Université du Québec à Montréal, and Newfoundland and Labrador institutions.
The association facilitates white papers, briefing notes, and collaborative research involving scholars from University of Windsor Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University, Mount Royal University, and Capilano University. Outputs engage with journals and presses such as the Canadian Journal of Education, publishers like University of Toronto Press, and thematic reports responding to initiatives from bodies like the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. Research initiatives have spanned topics linked to assessment influenced by PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment), Indigenous pedagogy resonant with work by scholars connected to the First Nations University of Canada, and teacher well-being studies funded in partnership with agencies akin to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
The association provides coordinated advice to provincial ministries including the British Columbia Ministry of Education and federal departments analogous to the Department of Canadian Heritage on matters such as teacher certification, curriculum standards, and systemic equity. Advocacy has intersected with national organizations like the Canadian Teachers' Federation, policy think tanks such as the C.D. Howe Institute, and commissions including the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology. Submissions have addressed topics aligned with frameworks from international bodies like the UNESCO Education 2030 Framework for Action and the OECD.
Collaborative relationships span institutions and organizations such as Indspire, the Assembly of First Nations, provincial teacher federations like the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, research networks including the Canadian Research Centre for Anthropology, and international partners such as UNICEF. The association works with university consortia exemplified by the Maple League of Universities and engages with accreditation and quality assurance bodies similar to provincial quality councils, fostering joint programs with institutions like Teachers College, Columbia University and research exchanges with centres such as the Fraser Institute.
Category:Professional associations based in Canada