Connection: Information for Teachers (January 2012)

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

In this edition ...

  • Curriculum and Resources: Curriculum redesign, subject-area curriculum and resource updates, professional development opportunities.
  • Early LearningEarly Learning Orientation Webcast 2011.
  • Provincial TestingNew diploma examinations for Mathematics 30-1 and 30-2; new practice for lined writing pages—diploma examinations. 
  • Inclusive Education: Inclusive Education Planning Tool; Minerva Deaf Research Lab conference—The Emotional Brain and Child-guided Assessment Strategies; travelling low vision clinic.
  • First Nations, Métis and Inuit Services: Learning Together for Success Conference; meeting the needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners; new digital resource—First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum; professional development opportunities.  
  • Technology Integration: LearnAlberta.ca—Google SketchUp Pro coming, CDX Automotive courses available, support for mobile devices.
  • Career Initiatives: Learning Clicks presentations (2012); New CAREERinsite assessments—abilities and multiple intelligences; RAP scholarships available.
  • Other NewsAlberta Mentoring Partnership—new resources; high school completion—rethinking high school and adolescent reading initiative. 

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