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Are volunteers and students workers? OHS information for employers and non-profit agencies

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This fact sheet explains when volunteers and students are considered to be workers under Alberta’s occupational health and safety legislation.

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Are students and volunteers workers? : occupational health and safety (OHS) information for employers and nonprofit agencies

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This fact sheet provides information on the conditions under which the Occupational Health and Safety Act applies to volunteers and students.

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Regional Collaborative Service Delivery regions

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Regional Collaborative Service Delivery (RCSD) is an approach to enable collaboration at local and regional levels between Alberta Health Services, Alberta Human Services, school authorities and... More ≫

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Regional Collaborative Service Delivery (RCSD) is an approach to enable collaboration at local and regional levels between Alberta Health Services, Alberta Human Services, school authorities and community partners to better meet the needs of children, youth and their families. This map presents the area of Alberta covered by each of the 17 RCSD regions across the province.

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Every student counts : keeping kids in school report

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This report is the result of a two-year project that reviewed research related to school attendance and truancy, and is intended to help school authorities in Alberta keep students engaged and... More ≫

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This report is the result of a two-year project that reviewed research related to school attendance and truancy, and is intended to help school authorities in Alberta keep students engaged and attending school. The report focuses on the reasons students are at risk for non-attendance and provides effective prevention and intervention strategies to re-engage students. It also includes reflection questions that school leaders can use to help enhance staff understanding of issues behind student non-attendance.

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High school flexibility enhancement pilot project : a summary report

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Since the publication of Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans, the discourse among education stakeholders in the province of Alberta has fundamentally shifted. This document has... More ≫

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Since the publication of Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans, the discourse among education stakeholders in the province of Alberta has fundamentally shifted. This document has described a compelling vision of the possibilities of a hopeful future of education in our province that has captured the attention and the imagination of those who serve Alberta students. More importantly, Inspiring Education has redefined the boundaries of what we must consider in our deliberations about the transformation of our education system.

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Alberta's high quality curriculum : development and implementation

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Alberta has one of the best education systems in the world. One of the many reasons is that it has a centralized, high quality curriculum that outlines what students are expected to learn and be... More ≫

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Alberta has one of the best education systems in the world. One of the many reasons is that it has a centralized, high quality curriculum that outlines what students are expected to learn and be able to do, in all subjects and grades. Alberta's curriculum is designed to help students achieve their individual potential and create a positive future for themselves, their families and their communities.

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AISI Conference . . . : conference report

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Report of the annual conference of the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement.

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High school completion strategic framework [2012]

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High school completion is a fundamental building block on which other educational and life goals are built; so when students do not complete high school, the toll on the quality of their... More ≫

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High school completion is a fundamental building block on which other educational and life goals are built; so when students do not complete high school, the toll on the quality of their individual lives is significant. To assist Alberta School Jurisdictions in successfully increasing their high school completion rates, Alberta Education has designed the High School Completion Strategic Framework around five areas for action: Student Engagement, Successful Transitions, Collaborative Partnerships, Positive Connections and Tracking Progress.

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Speak out : summary of major themes and 'notable quotables': online forums, April 1, 2011-March 31, 2012

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Speak Out - the Alberta Student Engagement Initiative was officially launched on November 26, 2008, and has created both a space and a means to allow students ages 14 to 19 from across Alberta to... More ≫

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Speak Out - the Alberta Student Engagement Initiative was officially launched on November 26, 2008, and has created both a space and a means to allow students ages 14 to 19 from across Alberta to reflect on and discuss their education with each other and with key stakeholders who can actually make a difference.

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Developing possibilities and potentials : a mentorship journey

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This document resulted from a two-year action research study, funded by Alberta Education and conducted by researchers at the University of Lethbridge. The study, entitled Implementing a... More ≫

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This document resulted from a two-year action research study, funded by Alberta Education and conducted by researchers at the University of Lethbridge. The study, entitled Implementing a Coordinated and Comprehensive Professional Learning Plan, gathered data regarding processes, structures and conditions that enhance the professional learning and practice of Alberta educators.This document discusses the findings of the study and explores the benefits and challenges of mentorship, various mentorship models and the essential elements of effective mentorship programming.

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