Connection: Information for Teachers (January 2010)

Curriculum and Resource Updates

  • Career and Technology Studies (CTS)

    Program Development
    Communication Technology:  Communication Technology has undergone further revisions since the drafts were posted last March on the Alberta Education Web site.  A number of courses have been added to accommodate Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) pathways, courses that specifically deal with the two types of graphic standards used in the industry:  vector and raster.  A new prerequisite for all Communication Technology courses has been added—COM1005:  Visual Composition.  This new course focuses on foundational skills that students will need for all courses in the Communication Technology area.  Printing courses have been updated and Client Service courses have been added to provide more flexibility for students and schools to offer more possible pathway choices.  Revised drafts for Communication Technology are scheduled to be posted on the Alberta Education Web site by the end of January.

    Learning and Teaching Resources
    Recently Authorized Resources:  Review new CTS resources authorized between October 8, 2009, and January 11, 2010:

    Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology
    Computing Science
    Financial Management

    Health, Recreation & Human Services
    Cosmetology
    Foods
    Health Services
    Legal Studies
    Tourism

    Media, Design & Communication Arts
    Communication Technologies
    Design Studies
    Fashion Studies

    Natural Resources
    Agriculture
    Energy and Resources
    Environmental Stewardship
    Wildlife

    Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation
    Fabrication

    Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology (BIT) and Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation (TMT):  The collection of authorized learning and teaching resources for the BIT and TMT clusters has been reviewed to ensure that all courses are supported with quality resources.  Published resources to enhance the BIT and TMT collection are currently under review and will be authorized by March 2010.  All authorized learning and teaching resources for the BIT and TMT clusters are listed in the Authorized Resources Database and are available for purchase from the Learning Resources Centre.  Please check often as resources are authorized on a monthly basis.

    Health, Recreation & Human Services (HRH), Media, Design & Communication Arts (MDC) and Natural Resources (NAT):  Learning and teaching resources for the HRH, MDC and NAT clusters were reviewed in August 2009, are currently undergoing validations for social consideration, safety standards and technical compliance and are expected to be authorized by March 2010.  All authorized learning and teaching resources for the HRH, MDC and NAT clusters are listed in the Authorized Resources Database and are available for purchase from the Learning Resources Centre.  Please check often as resources are authorized on a monthly basis.

    LearnAlberta.ca:  The BIT and TMT clusters of the revised CTS program are now posted at LearnAlberta.ca and are being populated with digital resources as authorized.  Digital resources can be searched for by key terms or by programs of study.  Teachers who had previously logged on to LearnAlberta.ca received an e-mail notice advising of a password change for the 2009–2010 school year.  Please contact your administrator if you did not receive a password.

    Distributed Learning Resources:  View details regarding new CTS distributed learning courses that are available or are in development. 

    CTS Learning and Teaching Resource Review Centres
    The establishment of the CTS Learning and Teaching Resource Review Centres is the result of collaboration between Alberta Education and the Calgary Board of Education and between Alberta Education and the Red Deer Public Board of Education.  Both the Calgary and Red Deer review centres have a mandate to:

    • function as a provincial access point for CTS teachers to view resources
    • work with the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC) to support implementation
    • provide opportunity for CTS teachers to develop sustainable professional communities of practice.

    Calgary: An open house for the CTS Learning and Teaching Resource Review Centre located in Calgary was held on November 25, 2009, celebrating the official launch of the Centre. CTS teachers are now able to view the collection of resources authorized for the BIT and TMT clusters.  Resources will be acquired for the HRH, MDC and NAT clusters after the implementation date of September 2010.

    The CTS Learning and Teaching Resource Review Centre – Calgary is located at:
    Juno Beach Academy / Lord Shaughnessy High School
    2336 – 53 Avenue SW
    Calgary, AB

    Contact: Deborah MacFadyen (damacfadyen@cbe.ab.ca, 403–777–7971, Ext. 2345)

    Red Deer: The CTS Learning and Teaching Resource Review Centre located in Red Deer is currently reviewing published resources and is working on plans to support implementation of the HRH, MDC and NAT clusters.  This Centre is expected to be open prior to June 2010 and will house the complete collection of resources for all clusters of the CTS program.

    Paving Health Pathways
    Ten jurisdictions are completing the first semester pilot of the new Health Services courses.  Teachers, curriculum leaders and administrators from the jurisdictions participating in the pilots have provided input regarding course content, strategies for successful implementation and opportunities for professional development.  As a result, the Health Services occupational area will be divided into four new occupational areas: Human and Social Services, Recreational Leadership, Health Services and Community Care Services.  Courses within these occupational areas are scheduled for provincial implementation in September 2010.   A revised draft of the Health, Recreation & Human Services cluster of the CTS Program of Studies is scheduled to be available on the Alberta Education Web site by the end of January.

    Professional Development Opportunities
    As a result of grants from Alberta Education to support implementation of the revised CTS program, professional development opportunities are being provided by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC).  Contact the consortium in your region for information on learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, conferences, webinars, videoconference sessions) that can support your professional growth plan and implementation.

    CTS Conference 2010
    The annual CTS Conference, hosted by the Alberta Teachers' Association, is scheduled for April 22–24, 2010, in Banff.  This year's conference theme is "Alberta's Future."  The conference will feature speakers, workshops and round table discussions in all five clusters of the CTS program and will focus on introducing pathways to the future.  For more information, and to register for the conference, visit the CTS Conference Web site.

    Skills Canada Alberta
    The WorldSkills Calgary 2009 event has left a lasting imprint, with the Equipment Legacy Program and a Skills Movement that encourages all students to become involved in skills at local, regional or provincial events.  View details regarding opportunities available through Skills Canada Alberta and consider signing up for Skills Canada Alberta's monthly e-newsletter.

    Contact
    For more information regarding CTS, contact Corrinna Burdek at 780–644–2960.  To be connected toll-free inside Alberta, dial 310–0000.

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites.

    Search for authorized CTS resources. 

  • Distributed Learning
    The Distributed Learning Branch (DLB) of Alberta Education provides Learn EveryWare resources for the development and delivery of distributed learning in Alberta's educational institutions.  DLB's Learn EveryWare resources reflect current distributed learning philosophies and can be used at any time, in any place and at any pace.  Learn EveryWare resources can be used by students in a variety of different learning environments—distance learning, classrooms, homeschooling and outreach—and the resources are available in print and online formats to best meet student needs.  As well, Learn EveryWare resources can be used by Alberta educators in the development of their own lessons, print or digital, and/or in preparing for upcoming courses.

    New Distributed Learning Resources
    Several new distributed learning resources are available or are in development, including resources for CTS, mathematics and social studies.  To view details regarding these resources, click the relevant link below.

    How to Obtain DLB Resources
    DLB print resources are available for purchase from the Learning Resources Centre (LRC).  Most of our resources are available free of charge to Alberta teachers at LearnAlberta.ca.  This site provides online courses and multimedia segments and digital versions of print-based resources.  In addition to the resources for students, the site also includes teacher resources, assignments and answer keys.

    For a complete listing of DLB resources, check Resources Available on the Tools4Teachers Web site.

    Professional Development Opportunities
    As a result of grants from Alberta Education to support the implementation of distributed learning, professional development opportunities are being provided by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC).  Contact the consortium in your region for information on learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, conferences, webinars, videoconference sessions) that can support your professional growth plan and implementation.  

    Contacts
    To be connected toll-free inside Alberta to any of the following contacts, dial 310–0000.   

    • For information regarding mathematics and science distributed learning resources, contact Grant Arnold at 780–674–8701.
    • For information regarding humanities distributed learning resources, contact Merlin Flock at 780–674–8757.
    • For information regarding CTS distributed learning resources, contact Tammi Wicks at 780–427–4159.
    • For information on collaborative project development and/or distributed learning development, contact Lori Ristoff at 780–674–8719.

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites.

  • Early Childhood Services
    Resource Update
    New language and literacy resources are available for teachers and parents of young children.  To view these resources, look under Other Resources on the Early Childhood Services–Grade 3 Web page.

    Early Childhood Services Fact Sheets
    New Early Childhood Services Fact Sheets are available through the Special Education section of the Alberta Education Web site.  Included are the following:

    Contact
    For more information regarding Early Childhood Services, contact Natalie Prytuluk at 780–422–6537.  To be connected toll-free inside Alberta, dial 310–0000. 

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
    ESL Proficiency Benchmarks

    A field-test draft of the Alberta K–12 ESL Proficiency Benchmarks is available through the ESL section of the Alberta Education Web site or on LearnAlberta.ca (keyword ESL).

    Section 2 of the benchmarks resource, which includes tracking sheets and sample ESL report cards related to the benchmarks, is scheduled to be available in February 2010 in the ESL section of the Alberta Education Web site.

    Teachers are encouraged to provide feedback on the benchmarks.  An online response guide will be posted in the ESL section from February until March 31, 2010.  Feedback will be used to inform revisions to the benchmarks.

    For more information on the ESL benchmarks and ESL programs and resources, contact Jennifer Bushrod at 780–422–0624 or Mike Ettrich at 780–644–8195.  To be connected toll-free inside Alberta to either of these contacts, dial 310–0000.

    Search for authorized ESL resources.   

  • French as a Second Language (FSL)

    Recently Authorized Resources
    Review new resources authorized between October 8, 2009, and January 11, 2010:

    Three-year Program
    Grade 10–Grade 12 

    Nine-year Program
    Grade 5
    Grade 6
    Grade 8
    French 10-9Y
    French 30-9Y     

    Professional Development through the ARPDC

    As a result of grants from Alberta Education to support the implementation of French as a second language, professional development opportunities are being provided by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC).  Contact the consortium in your region for information on learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, conferences, webinars, videoconference sessions) that can support your professional growth plan and implementation.

    Contact
    For more information on FSL programs and resources, contact Lisa Caouette at 780–422–7792.  To be connected toll-free inside Alberta, dial 310–0000.

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites.  

  • French Immersion
    Professional Development Opportunities

    As a result of grants from Alberta Education to support the implementation of French immersion, professional development opportunities are being provided by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC). Contact the consortium in your region for information on learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, conferences, webinars, videoconference sessions) that can support your professional growth plan and implementation.

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites.  

  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
    Professional Development Opportunities

    As a result of grants from Alberta Education to support the implementation of ICT, professional development opportunities are being provided by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC).  Contact the consortium in your region for information on learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, conferences, webinars, videoconference sessions) that can support your professional growth plan and implementation.

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites.  

    Search for authorized ICT resources. 

  • Interdisciplinary

    Recently Authorized Resources
    Review new resources authorized between October 8, 2009, and January 11, 2010, that can be used to infuse Aboriginal perspectives across subject areas at all grade levels.

    Search for authorized interdisciplinary resources.   

  • Knowledge and Employability Courses

    Professional Development Opportunities
    As a result of grants from Alberta Education to support the implementation of knowledge and employability, professional development opportunities are being provided by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC).  Contact the consortium in your region for information on learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, conferences, webinars, videoconference sessions) that can support your professional growth plan and implementation.  

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites. 

  • Languages Update

    Language Teacher Bursary—February 10, 2010, Deadline
    Teachers are reminded to meet their school authority procedures and deadlines for the Language Teacher Bursary Program.  Applications are to be forwarded by the school authority by February 10, 2010.

    Two opportunities exist:

    • Elders/teachers/instructors of FNMI languages in grades 1–12 who plan to take a credit course at a Canadian university focusing on language, culture and/or pedagogical development, e.g., Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute (CILLDI), may be interested in the Language Bursary Program for Teaching FNMI Languages. 
    • Teachers of languages other than English who plan to take a summer program abroad in a language/language teaching methodology other than English may be interested in the Language Teacher Bursary Program.

    Bursary recipients will be chosen by a selection committee, with decisions based on the applicant's statement of program, course rigour, school authority endorsement and the potential benefit for both the applicant and the school authority.  Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application by mid-April 2010.

    Professional Development Opportunities
    As a result of grants from Alberta Education to support the implementation of languages, professional development opportunities are being provided by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC).  Contact the consortium in your region for information on learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, conferences, webinars, videoconference sessions) that can support your professional growth plan and implementation.

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites.

    Search for authorized international languages resources.

  • Literacy

    Family Literacy Day
    Family Literacy Day is on January 27, 2010.  Family Literacy Day was created by the ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation and Honda Canada in 1999 to promote the importance of reading and learning together as a family all year round.  Every year on January 27, families and communities across Canada celebrate this special day at literacy-themed events coordinated by literacy organizations, schools, public libraries and families.  There are 43 events occurring across Alberta; information regarding these events is available through the Alberta Advanced Education and Technology Web site.

    More details regarding Family Literacy Day are available through the ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation Web site.  A planning guide to help you organize your own Family Literacy Day event, teen magazines, print advertisements, logos, banners, promotional posters, bookmarks and videos—all the tools you’ll need to promote Family Literacy Day—are available at the site.

    Professional Development Opportunities
    As a result of grants from Alberta Education to support the implementation of literacy initiatives, professional development opportunities are being provided by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC).  Contact the consortium in your region for information on learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, conferences, webinars, videoconference sessions) that can support your professional growth plan and implementation.

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites.

     

  • Mathematics

    Senior High School Mathematics Institutes
    The first senior high school mathematics institute, Seeing the World Mathematically! Math for All Students, is being held in both English and French on Monday, January 25, 2010, at locations across Alberta (via videoconferencing and face-to-face interaction).  The focus of the day is on the implementation of Mathematics 10C and Mathematics 10-3, which will begin in September 2010.  A second institute, tentatively planned for June 24, 2010, will continue the discussion begun in January.  Senior high school mathematics teachers are encouraged to attend all of the institutes.  These opportunities are sponsored by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia and are being made available at no cost to participants.  Please register through your local consortium.

    Standards Documents for Mathematics 10C and Mathematics 10-3
    Draft standards documents for Mathematics 10C and Mathematics 10-3 are scheduled to be available through the Mathematics section of the Alberta Education Web site in February 2010.

    Digital Resources
    The development of several digital resources has been delayed.  In particular, the Grade 10 mathematics glossary, Grade 11 standards documents and grades 3, 6 and 9 planning guides will not be available as originally planned. Final release dates are still to be determined.

    Distributed Learning Resources
    View details regarding new mathematics distributed learning resources that are available or are in development.

    Contacts
    For information regarding K–12 mathematics programs (English), contact Christine Henzel at 780–415–8958.  To be connected toll-free inside Alberta, dial 310–0000. 

    For information regarding K–12 mathematics programs (French), contact François Lizaire at 780–422–7992.  To be connected toll-free inside Alberta, dial 310–0000.

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites. 

    Search for authorized mathematics resources.

  • Safety

    Professional Development Opportunities
    As a result of grants from Alberta Education to support the implementation of safety initiatives, professional development opportunities are being provided by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC). Contact the consortium in your region for information on learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, conferences, webinars, videoconference sessions) that can support your professional growth plan and implementation.

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites. 

  • Science

    Physics and Chemistry Professional Development Opportunities
    Intensive one-day professional development workshops for senior high school physics and chemistry teachers are being expanded to the following locations because of the positive response received from participants at earlier sessions. Workshops include new program highlights, classroom-ready hands-on activities, assessment strategies and opportunities to network with other science teachers.

    Date

    		Subject Location(s)
    January 29 Physics Red Deer, Calgary
    March 8 Physics Lethbridge
    March 9 Chemistry Lethbridge
    March 15 Chemistry Red Deer, Calgary

    For more information on these workshops, or to register, contact the professional development consortium in your area.  Please register early as spaces are limited. 

    Video Encyclopedia of Physics Demonstrations
    View details regarding the availability of this new resource, an authorized library of over 600 video clips that illustrate particular principles of physics for Physics 20–30 and Science 20–30.

    Contacts
    For information about K–12 science programs (English), contact Wes Irwin at 780–422–2928.  To be connected toll-free inside Alberta, dial 310–0000.

    For information about K–12 science programs (French), contact François Lizaire at 780–422–7992.  To be connected toll-free inside Alberta, dial 310–0000.

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites.  

    Search for authorized science resources.

  • Social Studies

    Kindergarten to Grade 12 Resources Update
    Recently Authorized Resources:  Review new resources authorized between October 8, 2009, and January 11, 2010:

    Grade 9
    Social Studies 10-1/10-2
    Social Studies 20-1/20-2
    Social Studies 30-1
    Social Studies 30-2 

    Senior High School Digital Resources: One Grade 11 and two Grade 12 digital resources by The Image Works have received final authorization and are posted on LearnAlberta.ca:  Perspectives on Nationalism (20-1 ExCite), Perspectives on Ideology (30-1 ExCite) and Understandings of Ideologies (30-2 ExCite).  These three digital resources support aspects of the four related issues and general outcomes from Social Studies 20-1, 30-1 and 30-2 and accompany Oxford University Press's authorized related teaching resources for these courses. Students critically explore videos and sources from multiple perspectives and examine issues around the world through four main interactive activities. Students/teachers will need to sign in using their school jurisdiction LearnAlberta.ca passwords to access all aspects of these resources.

    Distributed Learning Resources:  View details regarding the Social Studies 30-1 and 30-2 distributed learning courses that are being developed. 

    Contacts:  For more information regarding social studies resources (English language), contact:

    • Corinne Sperling at 780–422–8906 (Social Studies Kindergarten–Grade 12 and Knowledge and Employability publishers' resources)
    • Ann Marie Lyseng at 780–422–0820 (Social Studies Kindergarten–Grade 12 and Knowledge and Employability publishers' resources)
    • Karen LaRone at 780–422–5231 (Social Studies LearnAlberta.ca digital resources and Alberta Order of Excellence)
    • Rita Lheureux at 780–644–5141 (Social Studies LearnAlberta.ca digital resources)
    • Merlin Flock at 780–674–8757 (Social Studies distributed learning resources).
    For more information regarding K–12 social studies resources (French language), contact Keith Millions at 780–422–1899.

    To be connected toll-free inside Alberta to any of these contacts, dial 310–0000.

    Professional Development Opportunities
    Professional development opportunities to support implementation of the new social studies program can still be accessed through the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC).  Contact the consortium in your region for information on sessions (in English or French).

    For information regarding the social studies curriculum, contact Cheryl Przybilla at 780–422–3282 (K–12 English-language program) or Keith Millions at 780–422–1899 (K–12 French-language program).  For more information regarding social studies implementation support, contact Jim Rubuliak at 780–644–7139.  To be connected toll-free inside Alberta to any of these contacts, dial 310–0000.

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites.

  • Wellness

    Program Update
    Alberta Education has completed the review of wellness-related programs of study (K–9 Health and Life Skills, K–12 Physical Education, and Career and Life Management) and has developed the Framework for Kindergarten to Grade 12 Wellness Education.  The framework is now available online in English and French.

    The framework, based on research and consultation, responds to the growing concern for the health of children and youth in today's society and outlines the significant role that curriculum can play in improving student learning and health outcomes.  The purpose of the framework is to outline fundamental concepts and inherent values and to provide guidance for the future development and implementation of K–12 wellness-related programs of study in Alberta.  The framework is holistic and student-centred, and it meets the needs and priorities of Alberta students living and learning in the 21st century.

    Revisions to the current K–12 programs of study will begin at the senior high school level with the development of the Health and Physical Education (HPE) 10–20–30 Program of Studies.  Many of the concepts from the current CALM Personal Choices general outcome and the four general outcomes of physical education will be considered in the development of HPE 10–20–30.

    Planning is also under way to ensure that concepts related to career education, financial literacy, community engagement and volunteerism will continue to be addressed in the Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum.  Stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide input in this phase of the planning process. More information about these opportunities will be shared when it is available.

    Implementation of senior high school programming is scheduled to begin in 2014–2015, followed by K–9 in 2015–2016.  Further information about K–12 Wellness Education can be found by visiting the Wellness section of the Alberta Education Web site or by contacting Karen Fetterly (English) at 780–422–5079 or Alan Chouinard (French) at 780–422–1983.  To be connected toll-free inside Alberta to either of these contacts, dial 310–0000. 

    Career and Life Management (CALM)
    Free Resources from Service Alberta to Support CALM:  Alberta Education has authorized the following resources for CALM.  These resources can be accessed for free through the Service Alberta Web site.

    • Changing Faces was created by the Government of Alberta and the Edmonton Police Service to educate Albertans on how to spot and prevent identity theft.
    • Reality Choices is an online consumer resource for young adults who are moving away from home for the first time.  It consists of five modules:
      • Dealing with Credit
      • You and Your Money
      • A Roof Over Your Head
      • In the Driver's Seat
      • Shopping for Satisfaction

    Alberta Youth Consumer Champions on Facebook:  In order to help young Albertans become informed consumers, the Alberta Youth Consumer Champions Facebook group was created by Service Alberta.

    Every year, the Youth Consumer Poster Competition is a category promoted in the Alberta Consumer Champion Awards (ACCA).  This poster competition encourages young people to learn about their consumer rights and responsibilities and to protect themselves from the risks of identity theft, renting a place of their own, consumer contracts, Internet shopping and buying a car.  Service Alberta would like to encourage your students to participate in next year's competition.  

    For more information, contact Service Alberta's Consumer Awareness Coordinator at 780–643–1820 (dial 310–0000 for toll-free connection inside Alberta), visit the Service Alberta Web site or check us out on Facebook. 

    Recently Authorized Resources:  Review new resources authorized between October 8, 2009, and January 11, 2010.

    Health and Life Skills
    Recently Authorized Resources:  Review new resources authorized between October 8, 2009, and January 11, 2010:
    Kindergarten–Grade 3

    Physical Education
    Recently Authorized Resources:  Review new resources authorized between October 8, 2009, and January 11, 2010:
    Kindergarten–Grade 2
    Grade 3–Grade 6

    Professional Development Opportunities
    Professional development opportunities are being provided by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC) to support wellness education.  Contact the consortium in your region for information on learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, conferences, webinars, videoconference sessions) that can support your professional growth plan.

    Influenza Prevention and Care
    The Government of Alberta has published a pocket-sized resource booklet entitled It's In Your Hands:  How to Care for Yourself and Others with Influenza.  This resource gives valuable information on seasonal influenza, pandemic influenza, how to prevent influenza, how to help yourself and others when influenza happens, and when to seek medical care.  For copies of this resource, call 780–427–7164 or e-mail health.ahinform@gov.ab.ca.

    For more information about influenza, visit the following Web sites: 

    Note:  Links to other sites are provided as sources of information to users on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.  Alberta Education is not responsible for maintaining these external sites.

    Search for authorized CALM, health and life skills, and physical education resources.