What's the Advisory Committee for Yukon Education?
The Advisory Committee for Yukon Education was formed in January 2016 to help ensure Yukon’s education system is effective, inclusive, and meets the needs of all students. The committee reviews what’s working in education, identifies areas for improvement, and collaborates on strategies to achieve Yukon's educational goals.
Committee purpose and goals
The committee’s work supports learners from early childhood through to entering the workforce. Members focus on:
- Reviewing key issues and opportunities in education.
- Recommending improvements to help students succeed.
- Advising on curriculum and policies that reflect Yukon and Yukon First Nations perspectives.
Committee work and key accomplishments
In the 2024—2025 school year, the committee’s work focused on:
- recommendations relating to the renewal of the Joint Education Action Plan;
- input on developing the Integrated Outcome Strategy for Yukon Learners; and
- providing advice on the next 10-year plan for Reimagining Inclusive and Special Education (RISE).
Past accomplishments
K – 12 curriculum and assessment changes
Recommended the adoption of British Columbia’s new curriculum with added Yukon and Yukon First Nations content.
Provided recommendations on curriculum changes, student assessment updates, and new standards for cultural inclusion.
Inclusive education review
Participated in a review of inclusive and special education, contributing to the development of a new work plan.
Feedback on education initiatives
Provided input on curriculum redesign, updated assessment guidelines, cultural inclusion standards for educators, and public engagement strategies.
Student safety and wellbeing
Supported the development of the Safer Schools Action Plan and the Ready-to-Learn schools approach, focusing on student safety and mental health wellness.
Pandemic recovery
Assisted with post-pandemic strategies to help students and schools thrive.
Committee members
Committee members include representatives from Yukon First Nations and key education partners, including:
- Association franco-yukonnaise
- Association of Yukon School Administrators
- Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards and Committees
- Autism Yukon
- BCG Yukon
- BYTE
- Catholic Education Association of Yukon
- Child and Youth Advocate Office
- Child Development Centre
- Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon
- Communities Building Youth Futures Yukon
- Department of Education senior leadership
- Educators – appointed by the Deputy Minister for rural, urban, elementary and secondary schools
- First Nation Education Commission
- First Nation School Board
- LDAY
- Yukon Parent Advisory Committee
- School Councils
- Yukon Association of Education Professionals
- Yukon Child Care Board
- Yukon First Nation Education Directorate
- Yukon University
- Youth representatives