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What we heard report, Alberta draft K-6 curriculum virtual feedback sessions

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In January and February 2022, nearly 600 participants shared diverse viewpoints on each draft kindergarten to Grade 6 subject area and the draft social studies design blueprint during virtual... More ≫

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In January and February 2022, nearly 600 participants shared diverse viewpoints on each draft kindergarten to Grade 6 subject area and the draft social studies design blueprint during virtual engagement sessions. This report details the feedback received during the engagement sessions.

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Draft K-6 curriculum - public feedback survey : detailed report

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Between March 2021 and February 2022, Albertans provided feedback on the draft kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) curriculum through an online survey offered in English and French. This report presents... More ≫

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Between March 2021 and February 2022, Albertans provided feedback on the draft kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) curriculum through an online survey offered in English and French. This report presents an analysis and key findings of the survey.

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Alberta Education school nutrition 2016/17 pilot : summary

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The school nutrition pilot was designed to provide students in select Kindergarten to Grade 6 schools across Alberta with a daily nutritious meal during the 2016/17 school year that adheres to the... More ≫

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The school nutrition pilot was designed to provide students in select Kindergarten to Grade 6 schools across Alberta with a daily nutritious meal during the 2016/17 school year that adheres to the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth. This report presents a summary of the pilot, and includes a two-page profile of each school authority's pilot.

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Kindergarten to Grade 12 English as a second language : literature review update

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This document examines literature published between 2005 and 2009 related to English as a Second Language (ESL) for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, in five thematic areas: predictors of ESL... More ≫

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This document examines literature published between 2005 and 2009 related to English as a Second Language (ESL) for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, in five thematic areas: predictors of ESL student achievement; evidence regarding the effectiveness of various program delivery models; evidence and best practice suggestions for various instructional methods; various dimensions of school leadership practices for creating an optimal ESL environment; and best practice recommendations in diagnostics and assessment for ESL students. The document updates and supplements an earlier literature review included in the 2006 resource A Review of K-12 ESL Education in Alberta: Final Report.

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A review of K-12 ESL education in Alberta : final report

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In October 2004 Howard Research & Management Consulting Inc. was contracted by Alberta Learning to study the factors that influence and predict academic success of English as a Second... More ≫

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In October 2004 Howard Research & Management Consulting Inc. was contracted by Alberta Learning to study the factors that influence and predict academic success of English as a Second Language students, and to assist the ministry with decisions related to curriculum development, resource allocation, and support provision. As a result this study presents the state of affairs of K-12 ESL education in Alberta. A synthesis of findings has culminated in identification of factors and predictors of academic achievement of ESL students. A set of recommendations is offered as a starting point for the development of an action plan for kindergarten to Grade 12 English language learning in Alberta.

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