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

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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 ≫

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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.

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Focus on inquiry : a teacher's guide to implementing inquiry-based learning

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This document is an update of Focus on Research: A Guide to Developing Students' Research Skills (Alberta Education, 1990). Focus on Research was developed in response to suggestions from Alberta... More ≫

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This document is an update of Focus on Research: A Guide to Developing Students' Research Skills (Alberta Education, 1990). Focus on Research was developed in response to suggestions from Alberta teachers during the implementation of Focus on Learning: An Integrated Program Model for Alberta School Libraries (Alberta Education, 1985). Research, as well as suggestions from teachers and teacher-librarians, indicated that it was time to enhance and rethink the 1990 research process model. Although the essential elements of the Focus on Research model are strong, changes in curriculum, students, technology, professional development, research findings and the world of work all point to the timeliness of this update. Additionally, research and practice point to a need for a deeper consideration of the implications of technology and the implications of the affective nature of inquiry-based learning. With the support from teachers and teacher-librarians across the province, this update...

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The journey : a handbook for parents of children who are gifted and talented

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This handbook is a compilation of information and sample strategies for parents. Information is aligned with current legislation, Alberta Learning policies and the Standards for Special Education... More ≫

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This handbook is a compilation of information and sample strategies for parents. Information is aligned with current legislation, Alberta Learning policies and the Standards for Special Education (2003). This handbook is a companion to Teaching Students who are Gifted and Talented (2000), Book 7 in the Programming for Students with Special Needs series. It also complements The Learning Team: A Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs (2003).

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Le voyage : guide à l'intention des parents ayant un enfant doué et talentueux

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Le voyage est un document qui tient compte des normes établies par Alberta Learning en matière d’adaptation scolaire. Il vient compléter les documents intitulés : Enseigner aux élèves doués et... More ≫

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Le voyage est un document qui tient compte des normes établies par Alberta Learning en matière d’adaptation scolaire. Il vient compléter les documents intitulés : Enseigner aux élèves doués et talentueux (2002) et L’équipe d’apprentissage (2004), publiés par Alberta Learning.

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Senior high school English language arts : guide to implementation

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This guide to implementing the senior high school English language arts program is intended to assist teachers in planning for instruction and assessment to support student achievement of the... More ≫

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This guide to implementing the senior high school English language arts program is intended to assist teachers in planning for instruction and assessment to support student achievement of the prescribed learning outcomes. It gives suggestions for monitoring student progress in achieving the outcomes and provides planning, teaching and assessment strategies.

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Health and life skills for kindergarten to Grade 9 : guide to implementation

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The Kindergarten to Grade 9 Health and Life Skills Guide to Implementation is intended to assist teachers with implementation of the prescribed outcomes in the Program of Studies for Health and... More ≫

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The Kindergarten to Grade 9 Health and Life Skills Guide to Implementation is intended to assist teachers with implementation of the prescribed outcomes in the Program of Studies for Health and Life Skills, Kindergarten to Grade 9 (2002). The goal of this program is to enable students to make well-informed healthy choices and to develop behaviours that contribute to the well-being of self and others. This K–9 program of studies (2002) replaces the Elementary Health (1989), and the Junior High Health and Personal Life Skills (1987) programs of study.

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Unlocking potential : key components of programming for students with learning disabilities

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This resource provides concise information to assist in developing and monitoring programming for students with learning disabilities. Students with learning disabilities have the potential to be... More ≫

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This resource provides concise information to assist in developing and monitoring programming for students with learning disabilities. Students with learning disabilities have the potential to be successful in school and in life. Success is highly dependent upon identifying and understanding an individual’s strengths and needs, and providing appropriate support during the school years. The key components of programming described in this resource are based on research and best practices in the education of students with learning disabilities. Sample outcomes are provided for each key component. Outcomes are the results expected from implementing the suggested strategies, activities and practices.

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Orientations for ICT in French immersion schools

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The Pratiques exemplaires en technologies de l'information et de la communication series for francophone and immersion schools is an initiative of the French Language Services Branch, in... More ≫

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The Pratiques exemplaires en technologies de l'information et de la communication series for francophone and immersion schools is an initiative of the French Language Services Branch, in cooperation with the Skateholder Technology Task Group of Alberta Learning. The series has a dual purpose: 1- To provide information on aspects of implementing the information and communication technology (ICT) program of studies, aspects that are unique to the French First Language and the French Immersion programs, and 2- To offer examples of best practices to support the effective implementation of these programs.

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