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Our children, our future : getting it right : final report on public engagement

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Over the past three years, government has undertaken several province-wide engagement initiatives -- Inspiring Education, Inspiring Action, Speak Out and Setting the Direction, to help shape... More ≫

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Over the past three years, government has undertaken several province-wide engagement initiatives -- Inspiring Education, Inspiring Action, Speak Out and Setting the Direction, to help shape Alberta's vision for education. Each of these initiatives has contributed to the ongoing renewal of Alberta's education system and influenced the proposed new education legislation. The proposed Act is designed to enable the transformation of Alberta's education system by providing a foundation and expectations for educational excellence. Albertans were invited to participate in the process by expressing their views in community meetings, in writing, or through social media (see consultation methods below). All of the thoughts and suggestions Albertans provided are being considered during the drafting of new legislation to govern Alberta?s education system, which will be introduced in the Legislature in spring 2012. This report is a synthesis of all the comments and suggestions expressed by...

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Going the distance : the Alberta sport plan 2014-2024

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Going the Distance provides a coordinated approach to advancing sport in Alberta. It introduces a framework that sets the direction for all stakeholders that are committed to realizing the... More ≫

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Going the Distance provides a coordinated approach to advancing sport in Alberta. It introduces a framework that sets the direction for all stakeholders that are committed to realizing the positive impacts of sport for individuals and communities across Alberta.

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Going the distance : the Alberta sport plan 2014-2024 / DRAFT for consultations

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Renewing the 10-year Alberta Sport Plan provided Albertans the opportunity to share their views, passion and ideas about Alberta’s current and future priorities for sport. Going the Distance: The... More ≫

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Renewing the 10-year Alberta Sport Plan provided Albertans the opportunity to share their views, passion and ideas about Alberta’s current and future priorities for sport. Going the Distance: The Alberta Sport Plan 2014-2024 provides a coordinated approach to advancing sport in Alberta. It introduces a framework that sets the direction for governments, institutions and organizations that are committed to realizing the positive impacts of sport on individuals and communities across Alberta.

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Greening government strategy : 2011-12 progress report

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This report highlights progress in implementing activities that support the Greening Government Strategy in 2011-12. The Greening Government Strategy was implemented in April 2010 to set the... More ≫

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This report highlights progress in implementing activities that support the Greening Government Strategy in 2011-12. The Greening Government Strategy was implemented in April 2010 to set the direction for the Government of Alberta to become a greener organization. The purpose of the strategy is to continuously reduce – in concrete and measurable ways – any detrimental environmental impacts that result from the Government of Alberta’s operations and overall purchasing practices.

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Our children, our future : getting it right

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Over the past three years, government has engaged Albertans in wide-ranging conversations about the future of education in Alberta. Three major initiatives included: Inspiring Education: A... More ≫

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Over the past three years, government has engaged Albertans in wide-ranging conversations about the future of education in Alberta. Three major initiatives included: Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans; Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta, and; Speak Out: The Alberta Student Engagement Initiative. Each of these has played a part in painting a picture of what the future of education should look like. Why is this important to parents and students, to business and the community, to the education system and to government? The upcoming series of meetings are government's opportunity to check in with the public to make certain we are on track to getting the future right for our children.

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Exploring school-based learning coaches in Alberta : for discussion

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Learning coaches are educators who are knowledgeable about inclusion and are skilled at facilitating teacher collaboration and sharing of promising practices. Schoolbased learning coaches should... More ≫

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Learning coaches are educators who are knowledgeable about inclusion and are skilled at facilitating teacher collaboration and sharing of promising practices. Schoolbased learning coaches should be part of the school’s leadership team, facilitating job embedded and ongoing professional development for school staff.

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School-based learning coaches literature review : executive summary

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A school-based learning coach focuses on instruction, student interactions and on the culture and environment provided in schools/classrooms.

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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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Setting the direction for special education : phase 2 community consultation what we heard report

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Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta is a major Alberta Education project designed to create a new framework that will help students with special needs receive the education they... More ≫

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Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta is a major Alberta Education project designed to create a new framework that will help students with special needs receive the education they need to be successful.

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Setting the direction towards a system re-design : phase 2

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Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta is a major Alberta Education project designed to create a new framework that will help students with special needs receive the education... More ≫

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Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta is a major Alberta Education project designed to create a new framework that will help students with special needs receive the education necessary to be successful.This discussion guide is intended to shape our conversations with Albertans in Phase 2.

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