Saskatchewan government is increasing its focus on early education outcomes by significantly expanding specialized support classrooms and new student assessment evaluations while facing questions about standardized testing for higher grades.Premier Scott Moe said the province will dramatically increase its specialized support classroom program from eight to 200 classrooms across Saskatchewan. These dedicated spaces serve students with behavioural challenges and special learning needs, providing additional staff and resources to help develop problem-solving, communication, and self-regulation skills before students transition back to regular classrooms.The expansion is part of a broader educational strategy emphasizing early literacy and core subject performance..EXCLUSIVE: Moe calls for immediate federal election, Trudeau outlived mandate.The government is implementing a new Saskatchewan Student Assessment Program, with particular attention to reading skills development from Kindergarten through Grade 3.“The Student Assessment Program that was released here not long ago. There is a focus in that Kindergarten to Grade 3 space,” Moe told the Western Standard in an exclusive interview.“I think you're going to see an increased focus on the conversation around complexity and supports, and the expansion of the specialized support classrooms is really going to not exclusively be focused in that Kindergarten to Grade 3 space.”When questioned about the absence of standardized testing for grades 4 through 12, similar to systems used in other provinces, Moe emphasized the strategic importance of early intervention. .EXCLUSIVE: Moe shifts approach on school female changing room policies.“We are going to set targets on outcomes, starting at that Grade 3 level,” said Moe.“I think we can all agree that if you're reading and writing and adding at a Grade 3 level, upon completion of Grade 3. Grades 4 through 12 your opportunities for success are much higher and throughout life. I would say we are going to set targets in that space. We're going to make the investments which we indicated in the Speech from the Throne.”The government's approach reflects a post-election shift in focus, addressing specific challenges identified during the campaign period. “I would say that maybe a little bit of difference post-election versus pre-election when it comes to health and education is the focus of which we are approaching,” said Moe..Saskatchewan rejects Trudeau’s Clean Electricity Regulations, violates constitution, threatens economy.“A few challenges that we heard about during the campaign and the lead up to and since.”Rather than implementing province-wide standardized testing at multiple grade levels, Moe’s government is concentrating on establishing strong foundational skills in the early years.The new assessment program will gather data to inform decisions about instruction methods, curriculum development, and educational policies. Moe said this evidence-based approach will help ensure resources are allocated effectively and support programs deliver meaningful results..Saskatchewan to cut taxes, Trudeau’s gov’t raises taxes.Moe acknowledged the need for continuous evaluation of educational initiatives. “We're going to measure the outcomes of which we've indicated as well, not only in that space, but I think, beyond, as we find our way through time, and then I think it's fair for us as well to evaluate what's working and what isn't,” said Moe.“And that's cross-government. We need to ensure that as we're making these investments that we're evaluating what's working, doubling down on what is.”
Saskatchewan government is increasing its focus on early education outcomes by significantly expanding specialized support classrooms and new student assessment evaluations while facing questions about standardized testing for higher grades.Premier Scott Moe said the province will dramatically increase its specialized support classroom program from eight to 200 classrooms across Saskatchewan. These dedicated spaces serve students with behavioural challenges and special learning needs, providing additional staff and resources to help develop problem-solving, communication, and self-regulation skills before students transition back to regular classrooms.The expansion is part of a broader educational strategy emphasizing early literacy and core subject performance..EXCLUSIVE: Moe calls for immediate federal election, Trudeau outlived mandate.The government is implementing a new Saskatchewan Student Assessment Program, with particular attention to reading skills development from Kindergarten through Grade 3.“The Student Assessment Program that was released here not long ago. There is a focus in that Kindergarten to Grade 3 space,” Moe told the Western Standard in an exclusive interview.“I think you're going to see an increased focus on the conversation around complexity and supports, and the expansion of the specialized support classrooms is really going to not exclusively be focused in that Kindergarten to Grade 3 space.”When questioned about the absence of standardized testing for grades 4 through 12, similar to systems used in other provinces, Moe emphasized the strategic importance of early intervention. .EXCLUSIVE: Moe shifts approach on school female changing room policies.“We are going to set targets on outcomes, starting at that Grade 3 level,” said Moe.“I think we can all agree that if you're reading and writing and adding at a Grade 3 level, upon completion of Grade 3. Grades 4 through 12 your opportunities for success are much higher and throughout life. I would say we are going to set targets in that space. We're going to make the investments which we indicated in the Speech from the Throne.”The government's approach reflects a post-election shift in focus, addressing specific challenges identified during the campaign period. “I would say that maybe a little bit of difference post-election versus pre-election when it comes to health and education is the focus of which we are approaching,” said Moe..Saskatchewan rejects Trudeau’s Clean Electricity Regulations, violates constitution, threatens economy.“A few challenges that we heard about during the campaign and the lead up to and since.”Rather than implementing province-wide standardized testing at multiple grade levels, Moe’s government is concentrating on establishing strong foundational skills in the early years.The new assessment program will gather data to inform decisions about instruction methods, curriculum development, and educational policies. Moe said this evidence-based approach will help ensure resources are allocated effectively and support programs deliver meaningful results..Saskatchewan to cut taxes, Trudeau’s gov’t raises taxes.Moe acknowledged the need for continuous evaluation of educational initiatives. “We're going to measure the outcomes of which we've indicated as well, not only in that space, but I think, beyond, as we find our way through time, and then I think it's fair for us as well to evaluate what's working and what isn't,” said Moe.“And that's cross-government. We need to ensure that as we're making these investments that we're evaluating what's working, doubling down on what is.”
