| Section | Change |
|---|---|
| References to English as a Second Language | References to “English as a Second Language” have been replaced with “English as an Additional Language” to align with changes to the Funding Manual for School Authorities and the new Alberta K-12 English as an Additional Language (EAL) Proficiency Benchmarks (Benchmarks 2.0). |
| LearnAlberta.ca new.LearnAlberta.ca |
The descriptions have been updated to reflect new curriculum. An updated email address has been provided for LearnAlberta.ca. |
| New Curriculum Subject Names | Updates have been made to several sections to include the new Kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum subject area names as part of the implementation of the new curriculum. For example, Kindergarten to Grade 6 English Language Arts is now called English Language Arts and Literature. |
| Education Act – Introduction/ The Teacher/ The Principal Amended January 2023 Teaching Profession Act Amended January 2023 Regulations – Professional Conduct and Competency for Teachers and Teacher Leaders Regulation Amended January 2023 Standards – Professional Practice Standards for the Teaching Profession Amended January 2023 Program Administration and Delivery/ Considerations for Program Delivery and School Operations – Duty to Report |
Information in these sections have been updated to reflect legislative amendments effective January 1, 2023, that have been implemented. The consolidation of the Students First Act and the Reforming Teacher Profession Discipline Act into the Education Act was complete as of January 1, 2023. Current versions of the Education Act and regulations are available on the King's Printer website. |
| Education Act – Review by Minister |
Additional information has been added in this section to provide clarity and align with the Education Act. |
| Other Legislation – Children’s First Act | Updates have been made to this section to include links to information sharing training for those responsible for providing services under the Children First Act. |
| General Information Bulletins for the Diploma Examinations Program and Provincial Achievement Testing Program | Replacement links have been provided throughout the Guide to make information more manageable and accessible for users. |
| Program Planning/ Introduction – First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education | Information has been added on the Education Services Agreement Standards (in effect September 2022). The division name for the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Directorate has changed to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Division. |
| Program Planning/ Courses and Programs – Physical Education | The section description has been updated to align with the new K-6 Physical Education and Wellness curriculum, implemented fall 2022. |
| Program Administration and Delivery/ Program Delivery Options – Home Education | Information has been added on the Home Education Kindergarten Pilot for the 2023/24 school year. |
| Program Administration and Delivery/ Student Placement and Promotion – Visiting or Exchange Students | Additional information has been included on student exchange programs to differentiate between Alberta Education student exchanges and private exchanges. |
| Appendix 1 – Alberta Education Contacts | Department contact information has been updated in this section and throughout the Guide. |
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