Connection: Information for Teachers (May 2004)

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Welcome to Connection, Alberta Learning's online newsletter for teachers.

In this edition ...

  • Curriculum and Resources: Subject and resource updates, student and teacher opportunities, languages initiative update, Beyond an Apple a Day Project results, off-campus education, distance learning, Student Vote 2004.
  • Provincial Testing: Teacher resources to support use of diploma examination results.
  • Special Education: newsletters (Building the Future Together and Effective Practices in Special Programs), new resources (Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and The Journey: A Handbook for Parents of Children Who Are Gifted and Talented).
  • Aboriginal Education: Aboriginal languages programs and resources (2004-2005), Aboriginal Studies 10-20-30 student textbook update, FNMI Curriculum Infusion Project, Learning Together for Success and National Aboriginal Day, School Program Declaration Information Sessions, What's Happening in Aboriginal Education (information brochure).
  • Technology Integration: Leadership Link summer institute, LearnAlberta.ca update.
  • Career Initiatives: ALIS Web site, Apprenticeship News (Spring 2004 issue), AWAL (Applications of Working and Learning) project and handbook, careers in plastics.
  • Learning Resources Centre: Learning Resources Credit Allocation, international languages resources, presentations, services.
  • Other News: Guide to Education: ECS to Grade 12.

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Next edition: October 2004


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