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The Guide to Education
and
Foundations of Education
Programming in Alberta
PSBAA Presentation - December 12, 2008
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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.
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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
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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
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