May 2010 Links

1. Improvement verses Transformation see How to Transform Learning in Schools?
2. Public Consultations verses Generative Organic Dialogue see Towards Generative Community Dialogue
3. Comparing FACTnet and Inpiring Education Dialogue Systems

Alberta Education Links A;pril 2010

PLT Days

20 Percent “Free Time” in School

• CTS Options
• Individual Studies
• Outreach Courses
• Distance Education

Character and Citizenship Education

Relates to section 45(8) of the School Act and it states :

(8) A board shall ensure that each student enrolled in a school

operated by the board is provided with a safe and caring

environment that fosters and maintains respectful and responsible

Heart of the Matter document

 http://education.alberta.ca/media/547951/heartmatter.pdf

This document details Character Education suggestions.  Chapter 10 is on Parental Involvement, which has some good suggestions for School Council and Parents As Coaches.

Page 1 of The Heart of the Matter refers to the Guide to Education as outlining key skills, knowledge and attitudes related to character education. I [person from Alberta Education] believe this statement is referring to page 1 of the Guide where it lists the Student Learning Outcomes.  See http://www.education.alberta.ca/media/832568/guidetoed.pdf

February 16th update

See links for information on  Parents as Media (Internet) Coaches