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Evaluation of early learning and child care centres : annual report (2018-19)

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The Government of Alberta has provided operational grant funding to early learning and child care centres to support access to, and affordability of, quality child care spaces in Alberta. This... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta has provided operational grant funding to early learning and child care centres to support access to, and affordability of, quality child care spaces in Alberta. This report by R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. presents the findings of the Year 1 (2017/2018) and Year 2 (2018/2019) evaluations of the initiative. Also included in this record is a summary report from Children's Services which highlights some of the evaluation's key findings and briefly outlines the Alberta government's next steps for initiatives and investments in child care.

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Evaluation of early learning and child care centres : final report - year one (2017-2018)

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The Government of Alberta has provided operational grant funding to early learning and child care centres to support access to, and affordability of, quality child care spaces in Alberta. This... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta has provided operational grant funding to early learning and child care centres to support access to, and affordability of, quality child care spaces in Alberta. This report by R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. presents the findings for the Year One (2017/2018) evaluation of the initiative. Also included in this record is a summary report from Children's Services which highlights some of the evaluation's key findings and outlines next steps for initiatives and investments in child care.

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Alberta teacher workload study

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The Alberta Teacher Workload Study was commissioned to define and understand teachers’ workload in Alberta. The study was carried out to comply with commitments made under the Assurance for... More ≫

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The Alberta Teacher Workload Study was commissioned to define and understand teachers’ workload in Alberta. The study was carried out to comply with commitments made under the Assurance for Students’ Act and the ensuing modified Framework Agreement. The Government of Alberta, the Alberta Teachers’ Association, and the Alberta School Boards Association formed a cooperative venture for coordinating and overseeing the project’s execution. The study provides stakeholders with a common, comprehensive assessment of the reality of teachers’ workload in Alberta to help guide future policy discussions and work negotiations amongst these parties.

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Regional economic overview and outlook for southern Alberta

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This report was compiled to describe the overall sectoral characteristics and trends in economic activity in southern Alberta, to identify key drivers that may determine the future direction of... More ≫

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This report was compiled to describe the overall sectoral characteristics and trends in economic activity in southern Alberta, to identify key drivers that may determine the future direction of the economy, and to give a general description of the types of environmental impacts that might be expected as a result of economic development in key sectors. Data included in this report were collected through a document and literature review and through interviews with social and environmental scientists, economists, industry representatives, and government officials.

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Working, expected to work project

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The Income Support program of Alberta Works provides financial assistance to Albertans who do not have enough money to cover basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing. The Income Support... More ≫

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The Income Support program of Alberta Works provides financial assistance to Albertans who do not have enough money to cover basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing. The Income Support program has three client types: those expected to work (ETW); those not expected to work; and those in need of academic upgrading or training. Many of the ETW clients are employed and receive an income supplement, as they are unable to meet their basic needs. The Working Expected to Work Project was designed to gain a better understanding of the existing benefits and services received by working ETW clients, the challenges and disincentives working ETW clients face in becoming self-sufficient, the characteristics of the client group, the gaps present in the supports and services available to working ETW clients, and best practices related to ETW clients.

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Single parent research project : final report

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The Single Parent Research Project was undertaken to provide Alberta Human Resources and Employment with information on current programming strengths and weaknesses and to identify best practices.... More ≫

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The Single Parent Research Project was undertaken to provide Alberta Human Resources and Employment with information on current programming strengths and weaknesses and to identify best practices. Research activities included interviews with department staff, regional staff and service providers, review of documents government documents and a literature review to identify and review information related to best practices in three other Canadian provinces as well as other comparable jurisdictions. Research focused on single parents who are in receipt of income support as well as single parents who are engaged in employment and training services.

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