1. Curriculum and Resource Implementation Spring 2007

2. What one initiative do you feel contributed most significantly to building capacity in your educational community this year? What one aspect of implementation made the difference?

3. http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/special/aisi/cccorner/ +

4. Ministerial Priorities

5. A summary report of the High School Completion Symposium will be released in the coming weeks. Government’s long-term goal is to have 90 per cent of students complete high school within 5 years of starting Grade 10. 1. High School Completion

6. Related Alberta-based Research Moving Beyond Achievement Data: Assessing Students’ Orientation to School to Remove Barriers to High School Completion

7. Communication strategy to better inform Albertans Identification of service gaps Access to funding Organization of small screening pilots 2. Options for Early Learning Opportunities

8. For More Information Contact: High School Completion: Mark Whetstone Education Manager Zone 2/3 Services 780 422 8554 mark.whetstone@gov.ab.ca Early Childhood Opportunities: Pat Hauck Manager Phone: Alberta Children and Youth Initiative 780 644 2285 pat.hauck@gov.ab.ca To be connected toll-free inside Alberta dial 310–0000

9. Support for Implementation ~ Budget 2007 Social Studies – 3 years, comparable Mathematics – 1 year Science

10. New English as a Second Language (ESL) and Francisation programs Funding $7 million to help school jurisdictions build language skills students 3.5 years age

11. For More Information Contact: Jennifer Jackson Program Manager, Curriculum 780 422 0624 jennifer.jackson@gov.ab.ca To be connected toll-free inside Alberta dial 310–0000

12. CTS $4.5 million to help Alberta schools enhance and improve existing facilities and equipment used for Career and Technology Studies (CTS) Course Articulation: A+ Certification – 4 CTS modules (CUE monitoring approved ) Professional Development: Job Safety Skills Society Red Deer College – fabrication and construction, Aug 2007

13. For More Information Contact: Barbara Jacobson Program Manager, Curriculum 780 - 422-3275 jennifer.jackson@gov.ab.ca To be connected toll-free inside Alberta dial 310–0000

14. Knowledge & Employability

15. New funding codes were sent to Superintendents and Senior High School Principals for courses to be implemented in September 2007. Symposium planned K&E Implementation

16. September 2007 Social Studies Grade 8 and 10-4 Natural Resources Fabrics Grade 10 -12 Corresponding IOP courses will be withdrawn. K&E Implementation

17. September 2008 Social Studies Grade 9 and 20-4 Corresponding IOP courses will be withdrawn. K&E Implementation

18. September 2007 All IOP 26-level Occupational courses EXCEPT Agricultural Production, Natural Resource Services and Fashion and Fabric Services. K&E Withdrawals

19. September 2008 All IOP 36- level Occupational courses and 26-level Agricultural Production, Natural Resource Services and Fashion and Fabric Services K&E Withdrawals

20. September 2009 Agricultural Production, Natural Resource Services and Fashion and Fabric Services 36. K&E Withdrawals

21. For More Information Contact: Michelle Micklich Program Manager Knowledge and Employability michelle.micklich@gov.ab.ca 780-415-4508 To be connected toll-free inside Alberta dial 310–0000

23. UserIDs/Passwords 2007 – 2008 school year LearnAlberta.Contact@edc.gov.ab.ca ~ your school name and authority will be required.LearnAlberta.Contact@edc.gov.ab.ca License agreements prohibits publishing the information on any publicly accessible website (including PDF) UserIDs and passwords should be shared with teachers, students and parents

24. New Resources Watch for requests in the fall for Biology 20/30 teachers to be part of a digital resources development validation group

25. New Resources Moi, je fais de l'art comme Emily Carr Grades 4, 5 and 6 Video on the life and art of Emily Carr Video Space: Social StudiesVideo Space: Social Studies Grades K-7 & 10 and Espace vidéo : Études sociales Grades K-5, 7 &11 Videos in English and French to support outcomes identified in the Social Studies Program of Studies

26. New Resources Career Search Tool: Learner Pathways Career Search Tool: Learner Pathways Grades 8- 12 Shows the relationship between high school courses & employment Identifies training and educational requirements for different occupations ¡Hola Amigos! (Hello Friends)¡Hola Amigos! (Hello Friends) (Grades 4 & 5) Interactive digital resource to support the Spanish Language and Culture Nine-Year Program of Study

27. New Resources To be informed about new resources subscribe to LearnAlberta’s e-mail list. http://www.learnalberta.ca/Browse.aspx?View=Subscribe http://www.learnalberta.ca/Browse.aspx?View=Subscribe The e-mail that you receive is easily re- distributed to PLCs or other interested teachers in your area.

28. For More Information Contact: Cathy Simpson Stakeholder Involvement Manager Learning Technologies Branch Cathy.simpson@gov.ab.ca 780 415 0323 To be connected toll-free inside Alberta dial 310–0000

29. Locally Developed Courses

30. Locally Developed Courses School authorities should be following current policies 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. A checklist has been sent to Superintendents to assist in completing submissions. A procedures manual for completing course submissions is planned for release in the fall, and an online submission database is being developed.

31. For More Information Contact: Kaye Steward kaye.steward@gov.ab.ca 780 422 3220 To be connected toll-free inside Alberta dial 310–0000

32. Stakeholder Technology Branch

33. VC Regional Leads Network

34. Collaborations for VC activities have been facilitated between jurisdictions in support of Second Languages, Math, Science and Social Studies Curriculum. Reach2Teach ~ monthly e-mailed/on line newsletters Classroom Support

35. VC for Curricular Enhancement VC Basics – Potential for Social Studies One to One Mentoring How to Use VC with Smart Boards VC Basics for French Using VCs for Workshops How VC Can Help Small Schools Using Multimedia with VC Multipoint and Bridget VC Implementation and Room Set Up How To’s VC Activities

36. One-to-One Mobile Computing Initiatives in Alberta Schools Theme 1: Enhancing Teaching and Learning for Specific Student Populations 13 jurisdictional projects selected Theme 2: Improving Student Learning in Targeted Areas 7 jurisdictional projects selected Complete list of supported projects is available of the Curriculum Coordinator Corner website

37. For More Information Contact: Daniel Maas Project Coordinator, Video-conferencing Stakeholder Technology Branch daniel.maas@gov.ab.ca 780 415 0820 Karen Shipka Manager, Technology Research Stakeholder Technology Branch karen.shipka@gov.ab.ca 780-427-6961 To be connected toll-free inside Alberta dial 310–0000

38. Administrator’s Guide to Implementing Language Programming

39. Revisions to the Guide In March, complimentary copies were mailed to superintendents, principals and curriculum coordinators. The full document : www.education.gov.ab.ca/languages/Im plement.asp. www.education.gov.ab.ca/languages/Im plement.asp

40. For More Information Contact: Christina Bexte Manager, Languages Christina.bexte@gov.ab.ca 780 415 0820 To be connected toll-free inside Alberta dial 310–0000

41. Evaluations Contribute to the agenda Share your ideas, suggestions and questions Summaries will be posted

42. Mathematics

43. Proposed Structure for Senior High School Mathematics K-9 Common Grade 10 course leading to: Fundamentals of Mathematics and Mathematics for Sciences Grade 10 Trades & Workplace Mathematics Fundamentals of Mathematics Grade 11Grade 12 Fundamentals of Mathematics Mathematics For Sciences Mathematics For Sciences Trades & Workplace Mathematics

44. Will be launched June 29, 2007 From October to December 2007, feedback will be gathered to inform content revisions. Mathematics Online Guide

45. Will have English resources to address: Components of the K-9 Mathematics Program of Studies front matter Outcomes in Kindergarten and Grades 1, 4, and 7. Mathematics Online Guide

46. For More Information Contact: Debbie Duvall Resource Manager, Mathematics debbie.duvall@gov.ab.ca 780 422 3257 Janne Edney Resource Manager, Mathematics and Social Studies Online Guide janne.edney@gov.ab.ca 780 644 3064 Diane Lander Project Coordinator for Online Guides diane.lander@gov.ab.ca 780 422 1024

47. For More Information Contact: Wilma VanHerk Project Coordinator - Elementary Mathematics wilma.vanherk@gov.ab.ca 780 415 8531 Vivian Abboud Program Manager, Mathematics Vivian.abboud@gov.ab.ca 780 422 1988 Jennifer Dolecki Program Manager, Mathematics jennifer.dolecki@gov.ab.caennifer.dolecki@gov.ab.ca 780 427 5628

48. For More Information Contact: Hélène Gendron Mathematics Consultant, French helene.gendron@gov.ab.ca 780 422 1901 Lorne Lindenberg Curriculum Manager, Mathematics Lorne.lindenberg@gov.ab.ca 780 644 5318 Kathy McCabe Program Manager K-12 Mathematics kathy.mccabe@gov.ab.ca 780 644-5296

49. Social Studies

50. Implementation Strategies 2007-2010

51. Summer Institute

52. Registration information and nomination packages sent to Superintendents receipt of nominations for attendance and completion of registration forms are due on or before May 25, 2007. Social Studies Summer Institute Grades 6, 9 and 11 August 14 – 17, 2007 Lister Center, University of Alberta

53. For more information regarding registration and nominations contact: Shirley Douglas (English-language program) Program Manager, Social Studies K-12 shirley.douglas@gov.ab.ca 780 422 3282 Keith Millions (French-language program) Administrateur, Études sociales keith.millions@gov.ab.ca 780 422 1899 To be connected toll-free inside Alberta dial 310–0000

54. Resources Update

55. Grade 8 outcomes and resources have been launched On Line Guide For more information contact: Karen LaRone Resource Manager, Social Studies Learning and Teaching Resources Branch karen.larone@gov.ab.ca Tel 780/422-5231, Fax 780/422-0576

56. Grade 5 Pearson Education Canada

57. Student Resource

58. Kit Package

59. Teacher Resource Package

60. Grade 5 Thomson Nelson’s Nelson-Duval

62. Student Resource

63. Teacher Resource

64. Activity Card Package for Students

65. Grade 8 Thomson Nelson’s Nelson-Duval

67. Student Resource Teacher Resource

68. Grade 8 Pearson Education Canada

70. Kit Package Student Resource

71. Teacher Resource

72. Social Studies 10-1 Oxford

73. Student Resource

74. Teacher Resource

75. Social Studies 10-2 Oxford

76. Student Resource

77. Teacher Resource

78. Social Studies 10-1 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Conditional Authorization May 2007 Pricing details to follow

79. Social Studies Social Studies Resources Contacts Ann Marie Ruddell at 780–422–0820 (Grade 9 andAnn Marie Ruddell Social Studies 10-2, 20-2 and 30-2) Shelley Wells at 780–427–3776 (Kindergarten andShelley Wells Grades 1–4 and 6) Corinne Sperling at 780–422–8906 (Grades 5 andCorinne Sperling 7 and Social Studies 20-1) John Hodgson at 780–415–8192 (Grade 8)John Hodgson Lonnie Hicks at 780–422–2928 (Social Studies 10-1)Lonnie Hicks To be connected toll-free inside Alberta to any of these contacts, dial 310–0000