Information for Publishers, Writers and Editors

Educational Resource Review and Development

Part of the mandate of Alberta Education is to review, authorize and develop quality learning and teaching resources. Alberta Education authorizes and develops print, digital and multimedia resources that:
  • assist teachers in implementing programs of study and educational initiatives
  • enhance learning opportunities for students in Alberta.

Standards for Development and Authorization

Resources are authorized or developed according to rigorous standards, which are captured in the following documents:

Recognizing Diversity and Promoting Respect (RDPR) Guidelines 
Aboriginal Content Validation 

Information for Publishers

When resources are needed to support a particular course, program of studies or educational initiative, Alberta Education invites publishers, producers, developers and suppliers to respond to a Call for Resources, Call for Proposals or Request for Proposals. Alberta Education maintains a database of companies that may be interested in responding. 

Publisher Custom-developed Resources: Review and Authorization Process
Published Resources: Review and Authorization Process  
Calls for Resources / Calls for Proposals / Requests for Proposals 
Publishers' Database Registration

Information for Writers and Editors

Alberta Education develops a select number of resources to meet priority needs when such resources are not commercially available. These resources include special education resources, parent resources and guides to implementation for specific subject areas. Writers and editors of these resources are contracted through the Alberta Purchasing Connection. 

Resource Development Process  
Guidelines for Writers and Editors
Alberta Purchasing Connection