Connection: Information for Teachers (May 2006)

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

In this edition ...

  • Curriculum and Resources: Subject-area curriculum and resource updates.
  • Provincial Testing: Teacher nomination requests for Achievement Testing Program and Diploma Examinations Program committees.
  • Special Programs: Education standing offers for technology products, Essential Components of Educational Programming series, new publication on assessment, information on Read&Write GOLD.
  • Aboriginal Education: New Aboriginal education Web page and new Aboriginal education manager, the Aboriginal Learner Data Collection Initiative, Aboriginal studies resources, Blackfoot and Cree language and culture updates, collaborative partnerships, the FNMI Community Liaison Certification Program.
  • Technology Integration: Education standing offers, emerging technologies, Regional Leads Network.
  • Career Initiatives: Apprenticeship News electronic newsletter, E-CareerShop newsletter, ALIS resources to facilitate student transitions.
  • Learning Resources Centre: Extended Early Order Discount for social studies resources.
  • Other News: Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI) update, Alberta's Bullying Prevention Strategy.

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Next edition: October 2006


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