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Living literacy : a literacy framework for Alberta's next generation economy : the report 2009-2013

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In 2009, the Government of Alberta released a document, Living Literacy: A Framework for Alberta’s Next Generation Economy, to respond to the need for greater awareness and coordinated actions to... More ≫

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In 2009, the Government of Alberta released a document, Living Literacy: A Framework for Alberta’s Next Generation Economy, to respond to the need for greater awareness and coordinated actions to ensure that Albertans have the literacy competencies to participate fully and successfully in living, learning and work. This report describes the results to date of the implementation of the priority actions identified in the Framework.

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Literacy first : a plan for action

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Outlines the strategies and priority actions that Alberta Education will undertake to support the provincial literacy framework, Living Literacy: A Literacy Framework for Alberta’s Next Generation... More ≫

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Outlines the strategies and priority actions that Alberta Education will undertake to support the provincial literacy framework, Living Literacy: A Literacy Framework for Alberta’s Next Generation Economy, released in September 2009. and the Literacy Action Plan, released in 2007 by the Council of Ministers of Education Canada. It also supports key Alberta Education initiatives, including Setting the Direction, Inspiring Education and the Government of Alberta response Inspiring Action on Education.

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Supporting the literacy learner II : promising literacy strategies in Alberta from cycle 2 and cycle 3 AISI projects

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The review of AISI projects for this 2010 document began in January 2009. All 462 AISI Cycle 2 projects and all 388 Cycle 3 projects were reviewed with the broader definition of literacy as the... More ≫

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The review of AISI projects for this 2010 document began in January 2009. All 462 AISI Cycle 2 projects and all 388 Cycle 3 projects were reviewed with the broader definition of literacy as the focus. Seventeen projects were selected and grouped into five categories, which emerged during the review process: Creative and Critical Thinking, Cross-curricular Connections, Diversity-Addressing Multiple Literacies, Professional Development, Technology/Digital Literacy.

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Living literacy : a literacy framework for Alberta's next generation economy

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Living Literacy provides a framework for action that coordinates the efforts of the Government of Alberta and its many partners to improve literacy levels for Albertans so that they can thrive and... More ≫

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Living Literacy provides a framework for action that coordinates the efforts of the Government of Alberta and its many partners to improve literacy levels for Albertans so that they can thrive and contribute to the next generation economy. The Framework is the result of research and consultation with adult literacy learners, parents, and representatives from early learning, Kindergarten to Grade 12 learning system, public post-secondary institutions, community organizations, libraries, employers and industry associations and Alberta government ministries.

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Outreach programs handbook 2009

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The purpose of this Outreach Program Handbook is to assist school jurisdictions in establishing and operating Outreach Programs. The Handbook is also designed to help educators, parents and the... More ≫

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The purpose of this Outreach Program Handbook is to assist school jurisdictions in establishing and operating Outreach Programs. The Handbook is also designed to help educators, parents and the community at large understand the practices and expectations of Outreach Programs.

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Supporting the literacy learner : promising literacy strategies in Alberta

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This document contains a sampling of literacy projects from AISI Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 that illustrates the terrific work being done in schools across Alberta. The projects highlighted represent... More ≫

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This document contains a sampling of literacy projects from AISI Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 that illustrates the terrific work being done in schools across Alberta. The projects highlighted represent only a small cross section of the many innovative literacy projects taking place in Alberta schools. This document serves to inform teachers, curriculum coordinators, AISI coordinators, school administrators, central office staff and others involved in the education process about successful literacy strategies currently in use in Alberta schools. More information on each of the projects highlighted in this document can be obtained by contacting the AISI coordinator for each school authority.

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Outreach programs handbook [2003]

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The purpose of this Outreach Program Handbook is to help school jurisdictions (administrators, teachers, trustees), parents and community members understand the expectations and practices related... More ≫

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The purpose of this Outreach Program Handbook is to help school jurisdictions (administrators, teachers, trustees), parents and community members understand the expectations and practices related to Outreach Programs.

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