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Bridging program for foreign-prepared teachers : Calgary model

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The purpose of this report is to identify the specific professional needs of foreign-prepared teachers in Alberta, to describe the essential elements of a pilot program created to address those... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to identify the specific professional needs of foreign-prepared teachers in Alberta, to describe the essential elements of a pilot program created to address those needs, and to offer solutions for comprehensive support for foreign-prepared teachers as they seek to bridge the gap between their previous teaching experiences and those expected in the Canadian context. This report can serve as a resource for teacher preparation institutions and school boards throughout Alberta as they seek to create provisions in their jurisdictions for the certification and employment of foreign-prepared teachers.

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Learning Clicks final report

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Learning Clicks is an awareness program that assists students in junior and senior high, their parents and other interested adults learners about the importance, long-term benefits, and... More ≫

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Learning Clicks is an awareness program that assists students in junior and senior high, their parents and other interested adults learners about the importance, long-term benefits, and opportunities of post-secondary education. The main objective is to engage the students and adults in a dynamic presentation that leads them to current, quality and up-to-date resources, motivating them to start planning for a post-secondary transition. The priority short-term outcomes for the program are that presentation participants have a(n): 1. Better understanding of what post-secondary education is. 2. Better awareness of what post-secondary education options are available in Alberta. 3. Increased understanding of what costs are associated with post-secondary education. 4. Increased knowledge on how and where to access good information on post-secondary education. The long-term outcomes are that more presentation participants are attending post-secondary education and participating in lifelong...

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Campus Alberta Planning Framework 2010 : profiling Alberta's advanced education system

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The Campus Alberta Planning Framework is an annual environmental scan and planning resource meant to serve as a key planning instrument for post-secondary educational institutions. It highlights... More ≫

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The Campus Alberta Planning Framework is an annual environmental scan and planning resource meant to serve as a key planning instrument for post-secondary educational institutions. It highlights key demographic, economic, and societal drivers that impact post-secondary education and thus provides a common foundation for planning, priority-setting, and information sharing across Campus Alberta.

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Managing school transitions : promising practices in Alberta's schools : a support resource

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This resource is intended to help school authorities, administrators, educators, and parents work together to support children and youth during four key school transitions: 1-Home-to-school.... More ≫

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This resource is intended to help school authorities, administrators, educators, and parents work together to support children and youth during four key school transitions: 1-Home-to-school. 2-Elementary-to-junior high school. 3-Junior high school-to-high school. 4-High school-to-post-secondary education and/or employment.

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