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Alberta Child and Youth Well-being action plan

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Sets out the 10 recommendations established by the Child and Youth Well-Being Panel to help support the well-being of children and youth impacted by COVID-19. The expert advisory panel was... More ≫

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Sets out the 10 recommendations established by the Child and Youth Well-Being Panel to help support the well-being of children and youth impacted by COVID-19. The expert advisory panel was appointed in May 2021 to better understand the full scope of the psychological, social, educational, and physical effects on children and youth of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2021-2022 school year plan

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This plan is focused on a normal return to school, with in-class learning for the majority of students, in fall 2021. The plan outlines key elements for the resumption of learning. Recognizing the... More ≫

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This plan is focused on a normal return to school, with in-class learning for the majority of students, in fall 2021. The plan outlines key elements for the resumption of learning. Recognizing the dynamic nature of COVID-19, the appendix contains two contingency plans in the unlikely event that they may be needed.

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A mental health and well-being continuum of supports and services : 2021-2022 school year

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COVID-19 impacts the mental health and well-being of Albertans. This resource is intended to support school authorities in their development of a mental health and well-being continuum of supports... More ≫

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COVID-19 impacts the mental health and well-being of Albertans. This resource is intended to support school authorities in their development of a mental health and well-being continuum of supports and services to recognize the fact that students need to feel physically and psychologically safe in order to fulsomely engage in learning. NOTE: this document is also available in French (see Related tab).

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Un continuum d’appuis et de services en matière de santé mentale et de bienêtre : année scolaire 2021-2022

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Un continuum d’appuis et de services en matière de santé mentale et de bienêtre – Cette ressource permet aux leadeurs en éducation d’améliorer le soutien en matière de santé mentale pour les élèves.

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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 : 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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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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