About Special Education
Special education refers to the education of students and ECS children identified with mild, moderate, or severe disabilities or as gifted and talented. It is founded on the belief that all children can learn and reach their full potential — given opportunity, effective teaching and appropriate resources.
Instruction, rather than setting, is the key to success. Decisions related to the placement of students and children are best made on an individual basis, in a way that maximizes their participation in the experience of schooling.
Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta
The Setting the Direction project will engage Albertans in creating a framework for special education, including vision, principles, policy, accountability and funding.
Assistive Technology for Learning (ATL)
The primary goal of Assistive Technology for Learning (ATL) is to support all students, including those with special needs, in achieving the learning outcomes of the Alberta curriculum or their individual learning goals.
- Learn more about Assistive Technology for Learning (ATL) under the Technology section.
Special Education Publications and Resources
- Find helpful publications and resources under the Special Education Resources area.
Certificate of School Completion
