Connection: Information for Teachers (October 2011)

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

In this edition ...

  • Curriculum and Resources: Action on Curriculum—Curriculum Standards and Process Redesign project, subject-area curriculum and resource updates, professional development opportunities.
  • Early LearningLet’s Talk About the Early Years—a report from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
  • Provincial Testing: Changes to the English Language Arts 30-2 Diploma Examination, Part A Written Response; information on the new diploma examinations for Mathematics 30-1 and 30-2; revisions to the Social Studies 30-1 Diploma Examination, Part A Written Response. 
  • Inclusive EducationAction on Inclusion—change agents and capacity builders. 
  • Technology Integration: Destination Innovation 2012 Conference, LearnAlberta.ca update, stay up-to-date with Tech.News.
  • Career Initiatives2011–2012 post-secondary planning resource available, Alberta Consumer Champion Awards—youth poster competition, ApplyAlberta gets high marks from students, apprenticeship in Alberta, discover post-secondary schools and programs with EDinfo.
  • Learning Resources Centre (LRC): How the LRC can assist you.
  • International Education: Handbook for International Education Administrators.
  • Other News2011–2012 Guide to Education available, High School Completion website, keeping kids in school and engaged. 

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