Implementation Activities
Information for Educators
Language Programming Supports
Alberta Education is undertaking a variety of activities in the areas of language program and resource development.
In addition to a variety of current programs of study, Alberta Education is now in the process of developing new programs of study and support resources in several languages specifically for the Grade 4 entry point. Blackfoot, Cree, Chinese, French as a Second Language, German, Japanese, Spanish and Ukrainian are available as a nine-year course series beginning in September 2006.
Additionally, resources for bilingual programs and programs with early entry points, such as Spanish Language Arts K–6, Ukrainian Language Arts K–12, and Cree and Blackfoot K–9 continue to be available.
For additional information about current implementation activities and field validation, please send an inquiry to comm.contact@learning.gov.ab.ca.
The School Administrator's Guide to Implementing Language Programming will be of interest to administrators responsible for implementing and delivering language programming [includes April 2007 revisions]. 
April 2007 Revisions [Note: Minor revisions to pages 25 and 57–72.]
| Do you wish to inform your school community about programming available in your school? The following brochures may prove useful: | Starting a new language program? Teachers and administrators will find the following information sheets informative: |
| Chinese | Chinese |
| Cree | Cree |
| German | German |
| Japanese | Japanese |
| Spanish | Spanish |
| Ukrainian | Ukrainian |
International language advisors who are posted to Alberta Education continue provide support to the field.
- Mr. Wieland Petermann, German Language Consultant (Central Agency for German Schools Abroad)
- Mr. Shunko Muroya, Japanese Language Education Advisor (Japan Foundation)
- Dr. Xinxin Fang, Chinese Language and Culture Special Advisor (Office of Chinese Language Council International–Hanban)
- Mr. Andrés Sánchez, Spanish Education Advisor from the Government of Spain, Ministry of Education and Science
- Ms. Romana Bedriy, Ukrainian Language Advisor, Lviv Region Board of Education and Science
More information about…
- newly authorized Aboriginal languages programs of study may be viewed at /teachers/com/aborlang.aspx
- new programs of study and new learning and teaching resources to support the International Language and Culture Programs are available at /teachers/com/interlang.aspx
- classroom assessment materials for Grade 4; benchmarks for grades 6, 9 and 12; and performance standards for Grade 4 may be viewed at /teachers/com/interlang/assessment.aspx
- upcoming Calls for Resources, field testing and community validation activities are available at /teachers/com/interlang.aspx
- digital language learning resources may be viewed on the LearnAlberta Web site at http://www.learnalberta.ca; e.g., ¡Hola amigos!; Bonjour les amis!; and Konnichiwa!
- curriculum-orientation sessions for teachers that are supported by Alberta Education and are hosted Alberta are available from the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia.
Send any inquiry to comm.contact@learning.gov.ab.ca.
