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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, initiatives and professional development opportunities.
- Provincial Testing: Marking achievement tests and diploma examinations, national and international studies of achievement.
- Special Programs: Canadian DVD on Asperger's syndrome available, FASD learning sessions to support educators, update on Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta.
- Aboriginal Education: New Aboriginal studies resource on LearnAlberta.ca.
- Technology Integration: LearnAlberta.ca update.
- Career Initiatives: Specialized features of the ALIS Web site, Building Tomorrow Today consultation, raising awareness about planning for post-secondary studies.
- Learning Resources Centre (LRC): Source for learning resources, Early Order Discount (EOD) Program, 2009 EOD Specific Catalogue, specialized services for students with visual impairments.
- International Education: New resource: A Guide to International School Partnerships.
- WorldSkills Calgary 2009: Update, World of Skills resource to support WorldSkills 2009, skills road show.
- Other News: Changes to the Guide to Education, why do kids skip or drop out of school?
Next edition: May 2009
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