Introduction
Fall 2008 marked the fifth anniversary of the 2003 report issued by Alberta’s Commission on Learning.
This anniversary was a good opportunity to reflect back on the work that has been done regarding ACOL. The Commission’s report has had a large impact on Alberta’s education system, permeating the work plans and activities of many parts of the department.
Government alone was not responsible for implementing many of the ACOL Report’s recommendations. All education stakeholders had an important role to play.
This shared responsibility is a reflection of the working relationship between our organizations, and we appreciate all of the work related to the ACOL recommendations, both past and ongoing, done by our partners and stakeholders.
A Five Year ACOL Retrospective Report, focused on government’s responses to the Commission’s work five years ago, was shared with five education stakeholder associations for their comments and reflections.
Representatives from each organization also meet with the 2003 Commission Chair, Mrs. Patricia Mackenzie.
While work related to many of the recommendations is ongoing, the ACOL Retrospective concludes updating and reporting on the ACOL Report.
Background Materials
- About the Commission
Alberta's Commission on Learning was appointed by the former Minister of Learning in June 2002 to conduct a comprehensive review of Alberta's Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system. The nine-member panel was chaired by Patricia Mackenzie. - Final Report and Recommendations
Every Child Learns. Every Child Succeeds. Report and Recommendations by Alberta's Commission on Learning. Issued October 2003 - Archived news releases
Past news releases about the Learning Commission and government progress towards meeting accepted recommendations. - Five Year Retrospective Report
A reflection of the department’s work related to the Commission’s recommendations, including related comments with five education stakeholder associations. While work related to many of the recommendations is ongoing, the ACOL Retrospective concludes updating and reporting on the ACOL Report. Issued May 2009
