The Portage la Prairie School Division employs Winston Hrechka for 50% of his time as the facilitator for the Aboriginal Academic Achievement program to work with the Student Services Administrator in this area. The facilitator provides an important leadership role in looking after the on-going support to resource teachers and classroom teachers regarding effective learning strategies for aboriginal learners. The facilitator assists in identifying professional development needs and tries to match those with in-service opportunities. The facilitator also assists with school and division planning, and coordinates the annual division report on Aboriginal Academic Achievement. He can be contacted at Portage Collegiate Institute at 857-6843 extension 11115 or by e-mail at: whrechka@plpsd.mb.ca