Implications for Curriculum delivery
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Alberta Assessment Consortium 
District Student Assessment 

Learner Assessment - Diploma Exams Update

• Updated Information Bulletins and Assessment Highlights for each diploma examination subject available at www.education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams.aspx  and www.education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams/diplomabulletin.aspx 
• There are many other support documents for the diploma examination program on the website, including Guides for Students, subject-specific projects, and practice questions (for some diploma examination subjects) using the online Quest A+ application.
• For further information, contact Tim Coates in Diploma Examinations, Learner Assessment Sector, by email at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or by phone at 780-422-5160

The Framework for Kindergarten to Grade 12 Wellness Education is available online at www.education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/pe.aspx (English) and www.education.alberta.ca/francais/teachers/progres/core/edphys.aspx (French).

The framework outlines the fundamental concepts and inherent values of wellness education and provides guidance for the future development and implementation of Kindergarten to Grade 12 wellness education programs of study in Alberta.

The framework responds to the growing concern for the health of children and youth in today's society and the implications for the significant role that curriculum can play in improving student learning and health outcomes.

The framework examines the following:

• improved learning and wellness outcomes for Alberta students;
• the vision of wellness education in Alberta; and
• the role of a comprehensive school health approach to support and maintain a culture of wellness in school communities

Wellness education nurtures the whole child and enhances students capacity for achieving their full potential-intellectually, physically, socially, spiritually and emotionally. The new wellness education program will introduce a holistic approach to student wellness that incorporates the needs and priorities of Alberta students living and learning in the 21^st century and provide a continuum of wellness education from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

The framework reinforces the Minister's commitment to enhancing the health and learning outcomes of all students and supports government ministries, schools, families and communities in working collaboratively to create and maintain a culture of wellness in school communities in Alberta.

If you would like further information on the information contained in the Framework, please contact Karen Fetterly, Team Leader, Kindergarten to Grade 12 Wellness Education, Curriculum Sector, Program Development and Standards Division. Ms. Fetterly at 780-422-5079 (toll-free by first dialing 310-0000) or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

February 2011 edition 
Our quarterly notice of special products and opportunities hosted by our decision units (Curriculum, the History Centre, the Skill Centre, the Institute for Innovation in Second Language Education, Research Support Services, and Resource Development Services)