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Alberta Education plan triennal [2008 - 2009]

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This business plan outlines the long-term directions that the Ministry of Education intends to achieve through the application of specific Ministry goals, outcomes and strategies.

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Directory of personal information banks : Alberta Education

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Each department of the Government of Alberta is required to have a publicly-accessible directory of personal information banks. A personal information bank is any resource which includes personal... More ≫

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Each department of the Government of Alberta is required to have a publicly-accessible directory of personal information banks. A personal information bank is any resource which includes personal information. This list of personal information banks for Alberta Education lists: the name and location of the information bank; the type of personal information it contains; what categories of individuals the information pertains to; why the information was collected and how it is used or disclosed; and the legal authority for the collection of the information. A personal information bank does not provide direct access to an individual's records.

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Information manual for knowledge and employability courses : grades 8-12, revised 2008

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This manual is for district and school administrators, counsellors, teachers, parents/guardians, students and others involved in the process of implementing the Knowledge and Employability policy... More ≫

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This manual is for district and school administrators, counsellors, teachers, parents/guardians, students and others involved in the process of implementing the Knowledge and Employability policy and courses. It is intended to serve as a starting point as districts and schools introduce the new courses or make the transition from IOP to Knowledge and Employability courses. This manual provides a general overview of the Knowledge and Employability policy and courses and suggests practical strategies that may be useful as staff work with students, parents/guardians and community members/organizations. It is important to consult additional resources for more detailed information, such as school authority policies and practices relating to the implementation of new policy and programs of study.

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Daily physical activity survey report

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A online survey was conducted from March 30 to April 24, 2007, to gather school-level information from teachers and principals regarding their perceptions of daily physical activity (DPA), and... More ≫

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A online survey was conducted from March 30 to April 24, 2007, to gather school-level information from teachers and principals regarding their perceptions of daily physical activity (DPA), and thus provide a greater understanding of DPA implementation in grades 1 to 9. This study aimed to help identify the many variables that influence the attainment of the DPA outcomes and provide an opportunity for feedback on promising practices and challenges associated with the implementation of the DPA Initiative.

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Strategic plan to create healthy Alberta school communities

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The purpose of HASC is to provide provincial leadership in encouraging and facilitating the creation of healthy school community environments in Alberta. HASC signifies the ministries’ commitment... More ≫

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The purpose of HASC is to provide provincial leadership in encouraging and facilitating the creation of healthy school community environments in Alberta. HASC signifies the ministries’ commitment to healthy school communities and provides a comprehensive, multifaceted approach that supports the development and implementation of health-promotion strategies to enhance the wellness of school-aged children and youth. Building on the current context of health and education in Alberta schools, an action plan will be developed to identify current initiatives supported by Alberta Education and Alberta Health and Wellness, as well as future initiatives that can be implemented to strengthen the development of healthy Alberta school communities..

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Objective measures of physical activity levels of Alberta children and youth

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This report provides findings from the pedometer data collection conducted in Alberta from April 1, 2005, to November 1, 2006 (including the oversample collected in the summer of 2006), as part of... More ≫

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This report provides findings from the pedometer data collection conducted in Alberta from April 1, 2005, to November 1, 2006 (including the oversample collected in the summer of 2006), as part of the CANPLAY study.

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L'activité physique quotidienne : 1re-9e année, manuel d'appui

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Alberta Education a préparé la présente ressource d’appui pour les écoles afin d’aider les enseignants et les administrateurs à choisir des activités appropriées à l’âge des élèves qui peuvent... More ≫

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Alberta Education a préparé la présente ressource d’appui pour les écoles afin d’aider les enseignants et les administrateurs à choisir des activités appropriées à l’âge des élèves qui peuvent avoir lieu presque n’importe où et en tout temps. Faire de l’activité physique quotidienne peut être aussi simple que marcher, courir, jogger ou faire des étirements. Elle peut prendre la forme que les enseignants souhaitent lui donner, en tenant compte des conditions locales, de l’âge des élèves et de leurs capacités physiques. En se basant sur les recommandations de Santé Canada, Alberta Education a élaboré la politique suivante relativement à l’activité physique quotidienne..

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Cree Language and Culture 10-6Y, 20-6Y, 30-6Y

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This program of studies is intended for students who began their study of Cree language and culture in Grade 7. It constitutes the last three years of the Cree Language and Culture Six- year (6Y)... More ≫

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This program of studies is intended for students who began their study of Cree language and culture in Grade 7. It constitutes the last three years of the Cree Language and Culture Six- year (6Y) Program. The Cree Language and Culture Six-year Program, Grades 7–8–9, constitutes the first three years of the six-year program.

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Elementary science : program and resource review

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This review process provides direction to the steps that follow in renewal of the program in both the English and French languages. In preparation for the next cycle of renewal, a review of the... More ≫

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This review process provides direction to the steps that follow in renewal of the program in both the English and French languages. In preparation for the next cycle of renewal, a review of the elementary science program was conducted during the 2005-2006 school year.

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Setting targets for education performance measures

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Targets are relevant for measuring performance of Alberta’s education system, including school, jurisdiction and provincial levels of performance. The information provided in this document relates... More ≫

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Targets are relevant for measuring performance of Alberta’s education system, including school, jurisdiction and provincial levels of performance. The information provided in this document relates specifically to jurisdiction target-setting.

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