Services
Best Practices & Policy Manuals
Manuals and policy templates for all areas relevant to school operations. The documents in this section are intended for use by Edvance Affiliate schools only and may not be used in whole or part by any other organization without the permission of Edvance Christian Schools Association.
COVID-19 Documents
Back to School Documents
Clarity Through Uncertainty
A JK-8 Responsive Learning Framework
Clarity Through Uncertainty
A Secondary School Responsive Learning Framework
Planning for September
Working Document as of 2020-06-08
Guidelines for Reopening Schools for the 2020-21 School Year
From Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), 2020-07-15
Parent/Guardian Screening Protocol
2020-07-14
Reinstatement from Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Letter
2020-07
Return to School Parent Communication Template
Bulletin Updates
COVID-19 Update 1 - Being Prepared
2020-03-09
COVID-19 Update 10
2020-04-17
COVID-19 Update 11
2020-05-06
COVID-19 Update 12
2020-05-13
COVID-19 Update 13
2020-05-15
COVID-19 Update 14
2020-05-19
COVID-19 Update 15
2020-05-27
COVID-19 Update 16
2020-05-28
COVID-19 Update 17
2020-06-03
COVID-19 Update 18
2020-06-19
COVID-19 Update 19
2020-07-22
COVID-19 Update 2
2020-03-12
COVID-19 Update 20
2020-07-30
COVID-19 Update 21
2020-08-10
COVID-19 Update 22
2020-08-27
COVID-19 Update 23
2020-09-16
COVID-19 Udate 24
2020-09-30
COVID-19 Update 25
2020-12-21
COVID-19 Update 26
2020-01-07
COVID-19 Update 27
2020-01-13
COVID-19 Update 28
2021-01-21
COVID-19 Update 29 - March Break
2021-02-11
COVID-19 Update 3 - School Building Closure Recommendation
2020-03-12
COVID-19 Update 30
2021-03-03
COVID-19 Update 31
2021-03-31
COVID-19 Update 32
2021-04-19
COVID-19 Update 33
2021-05-19
COVID-19 Update 33b
2021-05-20
COVID-19 Update 34
2021-06-07
COVID-19 Update 4
2020-03-13
COVID-19 Update 5 - Learning Continuity
2020-03-17
COVID-19 Update 6 - Business Continuity
2020-03-19
COVID-19 Update 7
2020-03-23
COVID-19 Update 8
2020-03-26
COVID-19 Update 9
2020-04-02
Business Continuity
School Membership Meetings Considerations
2020-04-16
Personal Property Retrieval Guidelines for Schools
From Ontario Ministry of Education 2020-05-27
Responding to a COVID-19 Diagnosis
2020-09-30
Canada Emergency Business Account
2020-05-13
Letter for Essential Employees to Travel
From BLG Law Firm 2021-01-31
Planning for September
Working Document as of 2020-06-08
Employment and Business Issues Resulting from COVID-19
Updated: 2020-05-15
Advisory Note: Employment Law Issues in Uncertain Times
From Dentons Canada LLP
Para-Educator Hybrid Position
2020-08-04
Example Protocol: Re-entry of Staff in School Buildings
2020-05-26
School Building Closures and Business Continuity
2020-03-18
Learning Continuity
Assessment and (Emergency) Home-based Learning
Elementary Schools Recommendations
Assessment and (Emergency) Home-based Learning
High School Recommendations
Clarity Through Uncertainty
A JK-8 Responsive Learning Framework
Clarity Through Uncertainty
A Secondary School Responsive Learning Framework
Assisting Families with Specific Needs
Edvance Remote Learning School Plan
High School Remote Learning and OSSD Checklist
Return to School Parent Communication Template
Teacher Professionalism and Maintaining Safety in Online Learning Interactions
2020-04-01
Leadership Continuity
Counselling Support for Christian School Staff During COVID-19
From Shalem Mental Health Network
Leader Self-Care and Mental Wellbeing in Times of Crisis
From Shalem Mental Health Network
Shared Resources (*Documents shared by affiliate schools; have not been reviewed by Edvance)
Edvance Notice Newsletter
Finance
Financial Books and Records
2019-05
Mandatory Volunteer Hours Programs
Updated 2021-07
HST and the Christian School
2021-06
Home Office Tax Deductions
2020-07
Taxable Benefits
2020-09
Thrift Stores and Christian Schools
2020-09
Governance
Use of Email for Board Business - Advisory Memo
2019-10
Board Governance and Policy Manual
2020-09
Board Meeting Evaluation - Template
2019-10
Board Member Annual Self-Evaluation - Template
2019-10
Board Member Code of Ethics - Template
2020-09
Board Member Orientation
2020-09
Board Member Recruitment
Expectations and Application Process - 2019-12
Board Member Recruitment
Overview Presentation - 2020-09
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda - Template
2019-10
Confidentiality Agreement for Board of Directors - Template
2019-10
Conflict of Interest Policy
2019-09
Constitution and Bylaws - Template
2019-09
Due Diligence and Risk Management Documents for Christian Schools/Societies
2020-01
Governance Committee Mandate
2020-04
Principal's Report to the Board - Template
2019-10
Membership Application Form
Human Resources
Employment Contracts
Schedule H - Community Conduct Standards
Police Record Checks Policy
2019-09
Reinstatement from Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Letter
2020-07
Schedule A - Employment Benefits
Schedule B - Absence and Leave Policy
Schedule C - Teacher Discipline and Termination
Schedule D - Dispute Management
Schedule E - Duties of a Teacher
Schedule G - Teacher Redundancy Policy
Staff Management
COO Limitations Policy
2019-09
Developing a Leadership Team
2019-09
Employment of Relatives Policy
2019-09
Annual Principal Evaluation - Short Form
2019-09
Intellectual Property Policy - Staff
2019-12
Occupational Health and Safety Handbook
2019-19
Principal Oversight Manual
Board Oversight of the Christian School Principal - 2020-09
Principles for Hiring Principals
2019-01
The Principal Personnel File - Access and Content
2019-03
Transition Plan for New COO-Principal
2018-02
Tuition Discounts Policy
2019-09
Compensation Documents - Current
Edvance-Vocate Compensation Report 2021-2022
Administrative Support Personnel
Edvance-Vocate Compensation Report 2021-2022
Paraeducators
Edvance-Vocate Compensation Report 2021-2022
Principals and Vice-Principals
Edvance-Vocate Compensation Report 2021-2022
Educators
Edvance-Vocate Compensation Report Rationale
2021-2022
Compensation Documents - Previous Year
Edvance-Edifide Compensation Report 2020-2021
Administrative Support Personnel
Edvance-Edifide Compensation Report 2020-2021
Paraeducators
Edvance-Edifide Compensation Report 2020-2021
Principals and Vice-Principals
Edvance-Edifide Compensation Report 2020-2021
Educators
Management
Anti-Spam Policy
2019-09
Child Welfare Manual - Preventing and Reporting Child Abuse
2020-02
Custody Policy
2019-09
Emergency Handbook
Offered by Society of Christian Schools in BC
Emergency Response Plan
2019-12
Mandatory Volunteer Hours Programs
Updated 2021-07
Media Presence Policy
2020-09
Exit Interview for Departing Families
2021-03
Policy on Records and Retention, Disposal, and Management of Documents
2021-06
Ontario Student Record Policy
2019-09
Privacy Policy
2019-09
Secure School Policy
2019-11
Trespass to School Property Policy
2019-09
Video Surveillance Policy
2019-11
Visitors to School Property Policy
2019-09
Volunteer Policy
2019-12
Education Law
Education Law Reporter
September 2020 issue
Education Law Reporter
October 2020 Issue
Education Law Reporter
November 2020 issue
Education Law Reporter
December 2020 issue
Education Law Reporter
January 2021 issue
Education Law Reporter
February 2021 issue
Education Law Reporter
March 2021 issue
Education Law Reporter
April 2021 issue
Education Law Reporter
May 2021 issue
Education Law Reporter
June 2019 issue
Education Law Reporter
September 2019 issue
Education Law Reporter
June 2020 issue
Education Law Reporter
October 2019 issue
Education Law Reporter
November 2019 issue
Education Law Reporter
December 2019 issue
Education Law Reporter
January 2020 issue
Education Law Reporter
February 2020 issue
Education Law Reporter
March 2020 issue
Education Law Reporter
April 2020 issue
Education Law Reporter
May 2020 issue
School Program
Student Administration
Application for Subject Exemption
2019-07
Drug Education Policy
2019-07
Field Trip Policy
2019-09
Student Media Consent Policy
2019-09
Supervision Standards for Ontario’s schools
2019-09
Supporting Students with Service Animals Policy
2019-12
Student Health
Anaphylaxis Policy
2019-09
Asthma Policy
2019-09
Communicable Disease and Pandemic Response Policy
2019-09
Concussion and Head Injuries Policy
2019-09
CPR and First Aid Policy
2019-09
Head Lice (Pediculosis) Policy
2019-09
Medication Policy
2019-09
Policy on Healthy Eating and Nutrition
2019-09
Prevalent Medical Conditions Policy
2019-09
Student Immunization Policy
2019-09
Student Code of Conduct
Acceptable Use of Technology - Students
2019-09
Appropriate Dress Policy - Students
2019-09
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy
2019-09
Intellectual Property Policy - Students
2019-09
Progessive Discipline Policy - Students
2019-09
School Code of Conduct Policy
2019-09
Sexual Harassment Policy - Students
2019-09
Suspension and Expulsion Policy
2020-11
Student Support Services
The Christ-Centered Educational Services Standard
from All-Belong Center for Inclusive Education - 2019
Leading Mentally Healthy Schools
A Resource for School Administrators
Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities
from Ontario Human Rights Commission - 2018
Individual Education Plan (IEP) Form
taken from Student Support Services Manual - 2020-05
Student Profile Form
taken from Student Support Services Manual - 2020-05
Student Support Services Manual - Policy and Procedures
2020-05
Supporting Minds: An Educator’s Guide to Promoting Students’ Mental Health and Well-being
from Ontario Ministry of Education - 2013
