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The Guide to Education

and

Foundations of Education

Programming in Alberta

PSBAA Presentation - December 12, 2008



Outcomes for Today’s Session

• Development of a working knowledge of the

foundations of education programming in

Alberta, as outlined in the Guide to Education

• A context for discussion topics related to

PSBAA’s Standing Committee on the

Foundation Program Mandate

Purposes of the Guide to

Education: ECS to Grade 12

• To support Alberta Education’s objective of providing

consistent direction while encouraging flexibility and discretion

at the local level

• To provide information and requirements for the Kindergarten

to Grade 12 programs, education delivery and achievement

standards for students enrolled in Alberta schools

• To communicate information useful in organizing and operatingschools to meet the needs of children and students

• To provide a repository for the Ministry’s key policies

• Alberta Education Vision

• Alberta Education Mission

• School Act

• Regulations

• Standards

• Pol ic ies

• Business Plan

• Programs of Study

• Funding Manual for School Authorities

• Guide for Education Planning and Results Reporting.

Key Information and Requirements in

the Guide:

Foundations of Education

Programming

Alberta Education VisionThe best Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system in the

world.

Alberta Education MissionThe Ministry of Education, through its leadership, partnerships

and work with the public – including stakeholders – inspires,motivates and provides the necessary tools and opportunities

for every child to attain the knowledge, skills and attributes

required for lifelong learning, self sufficiency, work and

citizenship.





The Minister may prescribe courses of study or education

programs – Section 39(1)(a)

Examples of “what we have”:•Prescribed Programs of Study and courses including:

-Career and Technology Studies

-Green Certificate Program

-Knowledge and Employability Courses

-Registered Apprenticeship Program

-Work Experience

-International Baccalaureate

-Advanced Placement

-Music Private Study

The School Act

Examples of “what we have” (cont’d):•A range of education programs and delivery options:

!Outreach Programs

!Online Delivery

!Distance Education

!Work Place Learning

!Distributed Learning Environments

The School Act

Minimum total hours of instruction a board must make

available in a school year – Section 39(1)(c)

“What we have”:•475 hours ECS

•950 hours Grades 1 – 9

•1000 hours Grades 10- 12

The School Act

The Minister may make Regulations as specified

by the School Act .

•Charter Schools Regulation

•Early Childhood Services Regulation

•Home Education Regulation

•Practice Review of Teachers Regulation

•Private Schools Regulation

•School Councils Regulation

•Student Evaluation Regulation

•Student Record Regulation

Regulations



Policies

Policies are mandatory. Those responsible for

implementing policies have some flexibility in

choosing the methods of implementation.

•Daily Physical Activity

•Educational Placement of Students with Special Needs

•English as a Second Language

•Human Sexuality Education

•Services for Students and Children

Policies

Policies are mandatory. Those responsible for

implementing policies have some flexibility in

choosing the methods of implementation.

•Special Education

•Student Evaluation

•Teacher Growth, Supervision and Evaluation

•Use and Reporting Results on Provincial Assessments

Standards specify compulsory acceptable standards

of education program delivery.

•Goals and Standards Applicable to the Provision of

Basic Education in Alberta

•Standards for the Provision of Early Childhood

Education

•Standards for the Provision of Special Education to

Students in Alberta

•Teaching Quality Standard Applicable to the Provision

of Basic Education in Alberta

Standards

• Statements about basic education

• Attainment of provincial graduation requirements

and entry into the workplace

• Student learning outcomes

• Standards for student learning

• Education delivery

Goals and Standards Applicable

to the Provision of

Basic Education in Alberta



Documents

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