Publications

Well-being and resiliency : a framework for supporting safe and healthy children and families

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention... More ≫

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention continuum of services, identifies desired outcomes, supports decision-making on funding and service delivery and promotes an understanding of how trauma impacts development. The framework captures emerging research and leading practices and reflects the cultural diversity of Alberta. It also incorporates Indigenous perspectives on well-being and resiliency. The framework offers an interconnected perspective by sharing insights about how well-being and resiliency are promoted from both western and Indigenous worldviews.

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Well-being and resiliency : the miyo resource kâ-nâkatohkêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview.... More ≫

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview. This resource supports provincial implementation of the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework by outlining an evaluative framework that recognizes culturally-based practice and assesses program effectiveness and the achievement of outcomes in a meaningful way. The miyo resource was developed recognizing that western-based evaluation practices are generally not effective when working with Indigenous communities. It includes a model for service delivery and outcome and performance measurement that accurately and culturally assesses the impact and value of culturally designed services provided by and for Indigenous client populations.

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Well-being and resiliency : evaluation framework

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports... More ≫

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports provincial implementation of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework by serving as a platform for ongoing monitoring, adaptation and continuous improvement. The Evaluation Framework will ensure the desired outcomes identified in the Well-being and Resiliency Framework are clearly articulated to be specific, measurable, reasonably achievable, relevant and timely. The Evaluation Framework includes indicators and measures for the defined continuum of services; processes to measure and report on outcomes and effectiveness of wellbeing and resilience programs provincially; and supports regular reporting on the achievement of the overarching outcome of helping children and youth be safe and reach their full potential.

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Alberta Sport Connection : mandate and roles document

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Sets out the mandate and roles of the Alberta Sport Connection.

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Student Aid Alberta operational policy and procedure manual

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The Student Aid Alberta Operational Policy and Procedure Manual is intended to provide policy and procedure guidance to Student Aid Alberta staff, stakeholders, educational institutions, and... More ≫

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The Student Aid Alberta Operational Policy and Procedure Manual is intended to provide policy and procedure guidance to Student Aid Alberta staff, stakeholders, educational institutions, and students. It provides the most up-to-date policy and procedural guidelines for both full-time and part-time students – from application through to repayment. It replaces all other previous student aid policies and guides.

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Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program : Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol (APRP)

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The Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol is a policy framework that identifies proactive strategies for preventing abuse and procedures to follow when responding to allegations of abuse,... More ≫

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The Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol is a policy framework that identifies proactive strategies for preventing abuse and procedures to follow when responding to allegations of abuse, including addressing the immediate safety and security needs of the individual. Adherence to the protocol is mandatory for all PDD-funded stakeholders, including community service providers and administrators of Family Managed Services (FMS), as well as services directly run and operated by Persons with Developmental Disabilities program.

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Canada-Alberta agreement on minority-language education and second-language instruction 2013-2014 to 2017-2018

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An agreement signed by Canada and Alberta following the ratification of a protocol, which determines the objectives, initiatives, and areas of intervention that will receive financial support from... More ≫

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An agreement signed by Canada and Alberta following the ratification of a protocol, which determines the objectives, initiatives, and areas of intervention that will receive financial support from Canada for minority-language education and second-language instruction, and sets out the commitments, obligations, and financial contributions of both parties.

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Protocol for agreements for minority-language education and second-language instruction 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 between the Government of Canada and the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada

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A multi-year, multilateral agreement between the Government of Canada and the provinces and territories setting out the key parameters for collaboration between the two orders of government on... More ≫

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A multi-year, multilateral agreement between the Government of Canada and the provinces and territories setting out the key parameters for collaboration between the two orders of government on official languages in education. The agreement provides a mechanism through which the federal government contributes to the costs incurred by the provinces and territories in the delivery of minority-language education and second-language instruction.

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Who pays for highway improvements caused by single developments, multiple developments, or in support of new developments identified by the department as future work

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Alberta Transportation policy requires that municipalities, through the developers, fund improvements to highway connections required as a result of increased traffic caused by subdivision and... More ≫

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Alberta Transportation policy requires that municipalities, through the developers, fund improvements to highway connections required as a result of increased traffic caused by subdivision and development.

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Alberta's nine point bioenergy plan

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This three page plan was developed by the ministry looking after Agriculture in 2006 as a plan to encourage the development of bioenergy in Alberta by using grants and incentive programs. The... More ≫

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This three page plan was developed by the ministry looking after Agriculture in 2006 as a plan to encourage the development of bioenergy in Alberta by using grants and incentive programs. The program implementation was managed by Alberta Energy.

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