Helpful Resources for Parents
The following are resources to help parents support student learning:
Curriculum Handbooks for Parents 2007-2008
Curriculum Handbooks for Parents and Curriculum Summaries contain information for parents on subjects, programs and courses available in Alberta schools. They are updated every year as changes are made to the curriculum.
Curriculum Summaries
Curriculum Summaries provide a quick overview of each grade.
The Journey: A Handbook for Parents of Children Who Are Gifted and Talented.
This handbook offers information and strategies that parents can use to nurture their child's learning and emotional well-being at home, at school and in the community.
The Learning Team: A Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs, 2003
This resource offers information and strategies for parents of children with special needs who want to be more meaningfully involved in their children's education.
Provincial Achievement Tests - Answers for Parents
A 10 minute streaming video for parents to explain why these tests are needed.
Student Health
Some students face challenges due to physical or developmental disabilities. The Student Health Initiative is a joint endeavour of several Alberta government departments.
Related Resources:
Handbook for Aboriginal Parents of Children with Special Needs
This handbook provides Aboriginal parents with information about their rights and responsibilities regarding the education of their children with special needs as well as the education supports and services available to them. Sections include: parents rights, Alberta Education requirements for special education, roles and responsibilities of parents, other family members, community members and school staff members, as well as strategies to enhance communication between home and school. View a brochure.
The Parent Advantage: Helping children become more successful learners at home and school, grade 1-9 (For sale at LRC)
This resource was produced by the department and the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta. This guide offers practical strategies parents can use to help their children develop better organizational, reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, test taking and project skills. French language version is also available.
Our Treasured Children Video (For sale at LRC)
This video complements the Handbook for Aboriginal Parents of Children with Special Needs. It highlights intergenerational stories from members of the Aboriginal community.
Working Together in Mathematics Education
