Overview
As classroom environments grow increasingly complex, teachers and school leaders across Alberta have expressed concerns about the impact on safety, learning outcomes and overall well-being.
To address these concerns, we established an Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team to find ways to reduce disruptions and strengthen supports for both students and educators within their learning environments.
Mandate
The action team will develop recommendations for the Minister of Education and Childcare on both immediate and long-term actions to better support students and educators across the province.
Over the coming months, the team will examine:
- policies
- teacher training
- inclusive education supports
- funding considerations
- coordination across sectors
To inform this work, they may invite frontline professionals and experts to share insights as subject matter experts.
Members
The 25-member action team brings together education leaders, including representatives from school boards in Edmonton and Calgary, the Alberta Teachers’ Association and other key education partners. They will work closely with teachers, education support workers, school resource officers, as well as student and family advocacy groups.
Outcomes
By fall 2025, the action team will deliver a report to the minister with practical recommendations and policy advice aimed at addressing classroom aggression and complexity. Some recommendations may be implemented as early as the 2025/26 school year.
The team may also continue to provide guidance to the minister on the implementation of policies or programs resulting from their recommendations to ensure ongoing support for Alberta’s education system.
News
- Taking action to improve classroom safety (July 23, 2025)
- Addressing classroom aggression and complexity (June 30, 2025)