Publications

Teaching students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder : building strengths, creating hope.

Description

This guide offers teachers information and specific ideas to better meet the learning needs of students with fetal alcohol syndrome. It is a revision and expansion of the 1997 resource, Teaching... More ≫

Description

This guide offers teachers information and specific ideas to better meet the learning needs of students with fetal alcohol syndrome. It is a revision and expansion of the 1997 resource, Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Possible Prenatal Alcohol-related Effects.

Tags

Career Internship 10 : program rationale and philosophy

Description

Career Internship 10 is a workplace-based curriculum designed to assist students in making informed decisions about their school-career transitions.

Tags

Removing barriers to high school completion : final report

Description

Completion of high school is an important objective for the individual and for society. This report outlines outcomes to achieve the target in Alberta Learning's 2000-2003 business plan of... More ≫

Description

Completion of high school is an important objective for the individual and for society. This report outlines outcomes to achieve the target in Alberta Learning's 2000-2003 business plan of improving high school completion rate within six years of entering Grade 9 from 70 per cent to 75 per cent. The suggested outcomes include: enhancing early childhood development supports; listening to and supporting students; managing student alienation; increasing opportunities for success among Aboriginal students; increasing students' knowledge of self and effects of labeling; increasing program flexibility; enhancing cooperative education opportunities; tracking students; and building on best practices.

Tags

2003-2004 school authorities audited financial statements

Description

Individual audited financial statements for each public, separate, francophone and charter school authority in the province for the 2003-2004 school year.

Tags

2003/2004 satisfaction with education in Alberta survey : summary report

Description

Presents results for 2003-2004 of an annual telephone survey conducted on behalf of Alberta Learning to obtain feedback regarding stakeholders’ perceptions of the province’s education system.... More ≫

Description

Presents results for 2003-2004 of an annual telephone survey conducted on behalf of Alberta Learning to obtain feedback regarding stakeholders’ perceptions of the province’s education system. Respondents include senior high school students, parents, teachers, principals, school board trustees, superintendents, and the general public.

Tags

Learning and technology policy framework [2004]

Description

The Learning and Technology Policy Framework is proposed to provide direction and coordination for the use of technology in Alberta’s learning system. The Framework will inform Ministry decisions... More ≫

Description

The Learning and Technology Policy Framework is proposed to provide direction and coordination for the use of technology in Alberta’s learning system. The Framework will inform Ministry decisions by: - establishing a context for the assessment of trends, needs, best practices, and new initiatives. - ensuring that investment in technology is consistent with learning system objectives/priorities and optimizes benefits to learners. - clarifying Ministry and stakeholder roles in the area of technology.

Tags

Standards for special education

Description

Requirements contained in this document apply to grades 1-12 special education in public and separate school boards, including Francophone regional education authorities, but excluding charter... More ≫

Description

Requirements contained in this document apply to grades 1-12 special education in public and separate school boards, including Francophone regional education authorities, but excluding charter schools, in accordance with Ministerial Order 015/2004 and are effective September 1, 2004. Standards for Special Education, Amended June 2004 supports Alberta Learning's Business Plan goal to have high quality learning opportunities that ensure the learning system meets the needs of all learners and society.

Tags

Les normes en matière d’adaptation scolaire, modifié en juin 2004

Description

Selon Les normes en matière d’adaptation scolaire, les conseils scolaires sont tenus d’adopter des programmes efficaces pour les élèves de la 1re à la 12e année ayant des besoins scolaires... More ≫

Description

Selon Les normes en matière d’adaptation scolaire, les conseils scolaires sont tenus d’adopter des programmes efficaces pour les élèves de la 1re à la 12e année ayant des besoins scolaires spéciaux, puis d’en assurer la prestation. Dans ce document, des pratiques d’enseignement uniformes et de plus grande qualité sont préconisées pour les élèves de notre province, de sorte que, peu importe où se situent les élèves, les élèves ayant des besoins scolaires spéciaux puissent avoir accès à des programmes et à des services pertinents.

Tags

2002-2003 school authorities audited financial statements

Description

Individual audited financial statements for each public, separate, francophone and charter school authority in the province for the 2002-2003 school year.

Tags

French as a second language : nine-year program of studies (Grade 4 to Grade 12)

Description

The nine-year program of studies for French as a Second Language (FSL) is a legal document that specifies, from Grade 4 to Grade 12, what Alberta students are expected to acquire as attitudes, and... More ≫

Description

The nine-year program of studies for French as a Second Language (FSL) is a legal document that specifies, from Grade 4 to Grade 12, what Alberta students are expected to acquire as attitudes, and linguistic, cultural and strategic knowledge as they develop and demonstrate their communicative skills. This document contains an introduction, a rationale, philosophy statements, and general and specific outcomes.

Tags