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Safety guidelines for physical activity in Alberta schools

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The intent of this resource is to support schools and school authorities in the development of policies, plans and procedures for the safety and security of students, and to focus teacher... More ≫

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The intent of this resource is to support schools and school authorities in the development of policies, plans and procedures for the safety and security of students, and to focus teacher attention on safe instructional practices. NOTE: This resource was replaced by the SPHEReS website at https://myspheres.ca/.

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Dendroctone du pin ponderosa : ressource pour le secondaire

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Cette ressource a été cconcue pour presenter la biologie et les problèmes lies au dendroctone du pin ponderosa aux élèves de sciences au secondaire en Alberta et en Columbie-Britannique.

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Mountain pine beetle : junior high school resource

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This resource was designed to bring the biology and issues surrounding the mountain pine beetle into the spotlight for junior high science students in Alberta and British Columbia.

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Kindergarten to Grade 12 English as a second language : literature review update

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This document examines literature published between 2005 and 2009 related to English as a Second Language (ESL) for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, in five thematic areas: predictors of ESL... More ≫

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This document examines literature published between 2005 and 2009 related to English as a Second Language (ESL) for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, in five thematic areas: predictors of ESL student achievement; evidence regarding the effectiveness of various program delivery models; evidence and best practice suggestions for various instructional methods; various dimensions of school leadership practices for creating an optimal ESL environment; and best practice recommendations in diagnostics and assessment for ESL students. The document updates and supplements an earlier literature review included in the 2006 resource A Review of K-12 ESL Education in Alberta: Final Report.

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The common curriculum framework for K-9 mathematics : Western and Northern Canadian Protocol

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The Common Curriculum Framework for K–9 Mathematics was developed by the seven ministries of education in collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents, business representatives,... More ≫

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The Common Curriculum Framework for K–9 Mathematics was developed by the seven ministries of education in collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents, business representatives, post-secondary educators and others. The framework identifies beliefs about mathematics, general and specific student outcomes, and achievement indicators agreed upon by the seven jurisdictions. Each of the provinces and territories will determine when and how the framework will be implemented within its own jurisdiction.

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A review of K-12 ESL education in Alberta : final report

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In October 2004 Howard Research & Management Consulting Inc. was contracted by Alberta Learning to study the factors that influence and predict academic success of English as a Second... More ≫

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In October 2004 Howard Research & Management Consulting Inc. was contracted by Alberta Learning to study the factors that influence and predict academic success of English as a Second Language students, and to assist the ministry with decisions related to curriculum development, resource allocation, and support provision. As a result this study presents the state of affairs of K-12 ESL education in Alberta. A synthesis of findings has culminated in identification of factors and predictors of academic achievement of ESL students. A set of recommendations is offered as a starting point for the development of an action plan for kindergarten to Grade 12 English language learning in Alberta.

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The common curriculum framework for social studies : kindergarten to Grade 9 : Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education

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The Framework is primarily intended as a guide for curriculum developers and ministries of education in western and northern Canada. It provides a common foundation for the development of programs... More ≫

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The Framework is primarily intended as a guide for curriculum developers and ministries of education in western and northern Canada. It provides a common foundation for the development of programs of study and learning resources for social studies. As intended by the Western Canadian Protocol agreement, each jurisdiction will decide how and when to use the Framework to accommodate provincial or territorial needs.

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The common curriculum framework for aboriginal language and culture programs : kindergarten to Grade 12

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The Common Curriculum Framework for Aboriginal Language and Culture Programs, Kindergarten to Grade 12 is intended to be a support document for schools or regions within the western provinces and... More ≫

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The Common Curriculum Framework for Aboriginal Language and Culture Programs, Kindergarten to Grade 12 is intended to be a support document for schools or regions within the western provinces and the territories wishing to develop curricula, learning resources or strategies dealing with Aboriginal languages. The outcomes provided are to be interpreted and specified by local developers based on the strength of their language, the availability of cultural resources and the expressed language goals of their community.

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