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Minister Adriana LaGrange
Adriana LaGrange was sworn in as Minister of Education on April 30, 2019.
Mandate letter
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Education outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Key information
- Legislation and practices to ensure that schools are welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments..
- Resources to help students prepare to write diploma exams and information for exam administrators.
- Information for educators on Provincial achievement tests administered to Alberta students in grades 6 and 9.
- How to apply for teacher certification in Alberta.
- Information about K to 12 online learning, distance education and blended learning, and home education in Alberta.
- Information on the General Educational Development (GED) including eligibility and where you can write the tests.
- New quality standards and competencies for members of the teaching profession in Alberta.
Our responsibilities
Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education – one of the most important investments we can make in our future.
The Ministry has the following responsibilities:
- develop curriculum and set standards
- evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes
- teacher development and certification
- support students with diverse learning needs
- fund and support school boards
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education
- oversees basic education policy and regulations
Ministry information
Publications
Resources
- Assurance and accountability in Alberta’s K to 12 education system
- K to 12 education financial statements
- Legislation
- List of public agencies
- Media inquiries
- Personal information bank directories
Social media
In focus
Budget 2022 is moving Alberta forward by building health system capacity, getting more Albertans working, and balancing the budget.
Discover the 4 key themes and 8 subjects for elementary grades and have your say.
Online Learning Guides
The new guides will help students and their families assess the strengths of online and blended learning.
Graduation requirements, credentials and credits
Learn about the many ways to finish high school in Alberta.
Diploma exam and Provincial Achievement Test results
Results are available under K to 12 provincial assessment.
Latest news
- Nov 24, 2022
Alberta’s government is providing clarity to school authorities to ensure all students continue to have access to in-person learning and family choice.
- Nov 16, 2022
Alberta’s government is doubling its previous commitment for student mental health pilot projects while also extending funding to close learning gaps.
- Nov 14, 2022
School authorities will receive more than $12 million in additional funding to support newly enrolled students from Ukraine.
Provincial Education Directory
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