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Removing barriers to high school completion : final report

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Completion of high school is an important objective for the individual and for society. This report outlines outcomes to achieve the target in Alberta Learning's 2000-2003 business plan of... More ≫

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Completion of high school is an important objective for the individual and for society. This report outlines outcomes to achieve the target in Alberta Learning's 2000-2003 business plan of improving high school completion rate within six years of entering Grade 9 from 70 per cent to 75 per cent. The suggested outcomes include: enhancing early childhood development supports; listening to and supporting students; managing student alienation; increasing opportunities for success among Aboriginal students; increasing students' knowledge of self and effects of labeling; increasing program flexibility; enhancing cooperative education opportunities; tracking students; and building on best practices.

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Social studies kindergarten to Grade 9 : Alberta authorized resource list and annotated bibliography

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The authorized resource lists for social studies courses are organized by subject/occupational strand. In addition to the stated subject area, each list will include Career Awareness and Universal... More ≫

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The authorized resource lists for social studies courses are organized by subject/occupational strand. In addition to the stated subject area, each list will include Career Awareness and Universal Strategies. The resource lists for Knowledge and Employability courses contain learning and teaching resources that have been authorized for use in Alberta schools.

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Cree language and culture kindergarten to Grade 12 : Alberta authorized resource list and annotated bibliography

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This list contains Cree language and culture resources that have been authorized for use in Alberta schools. Alberta Education selects and authorizes the best possible instructional materials for... More ≫

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This list contains Cree language and culture resources that have been authorized for use in Alberta schools. Alberta Education selects and authorizes the best possible instructional materials for the implementation of approved programs of study. The resource authorization categories are student basic, student support or teaching, and the status is noted for each resource.

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Programme d'amélioration du rendement scolaire en Alberta : guide du PARSA pour le cycle 4, 2009-2012

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Le but du présent Guide du PARSA pour le cycle 4 est de communiquer aux autorités scolaires les exigences et les marches à suivre provinciales et locales pour la planification, le financement, la... More ≫

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Le but du présent Guide du PARSA pour le cycle 4 est de communiquer aux autorités scolaires les exigences et les marches à suivre provinciales et locales pour la planification, le financement, la mise en oeuvre, la gestion, l'évaluation, la préparation des rapports et le partage des projets d'amélioration du rendement scolaire.

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The Alberta student assessment study : executive summary

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The purposes of The Alberta Student Assessment Study (ASAS) were to report on optimal assessment theory, policies, and practice; educational leadership practices; and professional development. The... More ≫

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The purposes of The Alberta Student Assessment Study (ASAS) were to report on optimal assessment theory, policies, and practice; educational leadership practices; and professional development. The study emerged from an initial request from Alberta Education personnel to the Deans of Education at the Universities of Calgary, Alberta, and Lethbridge. Alberta Education identified the study objectives and funded the research. The Deans appointed the research team members who had complete academic freedom to design and conduct the study, and to report findings freely. The study commenced July 1, 2007 and was completed March 31, 2009.

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Bow Valley College mandate

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Presents the institutional mandate of Bow Valley College as approved by the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on May 26, 2009. Bow Valley College, located in Calgary, is one of 11... More ≫

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Presents the institutional mandate of Bow Valley College as approved by the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on May 26, 2009. Bow Valley College, located in Calgary, is one of 11 comprehensive community institutions in the province, which provide a broad range of programs that prepare learners for employment or for further study.

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Setting the direction for special education : phase 2 community consultation what we heard report

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Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta is a major Alberta Education project designed to create a new framework that will help students with special needs receive the education they... More ≫

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Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta is a major Alberta Education project designed to create a new framework that will help students with special needs receive the education they need to be successful.

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La communication du niveau de réussite scolaire : guide du personnel enseignant et adminstratif

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Le but du présent guide est d’aider les éducateurs à comprendre le niveau de réussite scolaire des élèves, le rôle qu’il joue dans la communication des progrès des élèves et la façon de mettre en... More ≫

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Le but du présent guide est d’aider les éducateurs à comprendre le niveau de réussite scolaire des élèves, le rôle qu’il joue dans la communication des progrès des élèves et la façon de mettre en oeuvre efficacement la communication, à Alberta Education, du niveau de réussite scolaire des élèves inscrits de la 1re à la 9e année, et ce, en annexe du processus de communication continu entre les parents et les élèves.

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Going somewhere? : live, learn, work : educators' guide : 5 to 45 minutes, ready-to-use activities and assignments supporting the career components of CALM

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This guide will help educators reinforce the topics and concepts in Going Somewhere? Live/Lean/Work to students in engaging, practical ways.

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Guide for accredited-funded private school education planning and results reporting

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Section 16(2) of the Government Accountability Act requires organizations under the jurisdiction of government ministries to prepare business plans and annual reports for each fiscal year "in the... More ≫

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Section 16(2) of the Government Accountability Act requires organizations under the jurisdiction of government ministries to prepare business plans and annual reports for each fiscal year "in the form and at a time acceptable to the Minister." Section 78 of the School Act requires school authorities to use accountability information and report it to students, parents and the public in a manner the minister prescribes. This guide has been prepared to assist Alberta's accredited-funded private school authorities in preparing, updating and reporting on their three-year education plans. Plans and reports for the private schools align with and build on Alberta Education's vision, mission, goals and outcomes for the basic education system. In this way, they help ensure that the entire education system is focused on key priorities that meet the educational needs of Alberta students. At the same time, private school plans and reports incorporate local goals, priorities and outcomes that...

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