Next steps for K-6 curriculum implementation
Advice from education system leaders, teachers and curriculum experts will help set the course for implementing a new kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum.
Alberta’s government is establishing a Curriculum Implementation Advisory Group to provide advice and recommendations on the implementation strategy and timelines for a new kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) curriculum. The group will help determine how new curriculums for English Language Arts and Literature, Mathematics, and Physical Education and Wellness will be successfully implemented in September 2022. This includes identifying potential supports that may be needed and options for providing these supports to school authorities. They will also provide advice and recommendations on the continuation of piloting the remaining K-6 subjects beginning in September 2022 and provide strategies for implementing these subjects beginning in September 2023.
“Alberta’s government has been listening to all input from Albertans about the draft K-6 curriculum review process. We are committed to taking a measured and thoughtful approach to ensure curriculum piloting and implementation timelines are manageable for teachers and students. With the expertise of the Curriculum Implementation Advisory
Group, Alberta’s government will carefully consider how to address the implementation timelines and support the education system throughout the process.”
Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Education
The Curriculum Implementation Advisory Group includes members from Alberta Education and education partners who are directly accountable for curriculum implementation. These individuals all have extensive qualifications, expertise and experience working within the education system. This balanced approach will help ensure the best interests of students, parents and teachers inform the group’s advice and recommendations. Meetings will also take place with First Nation school authorities to obtain their advice on curriculum implementation.
“ASBA appreciates participating in this advisory group to provide feedback from member school boards as the voice of their diverse communities. We look forward to a collaborative process working alongside advisory group members in the best interest of all students across the province.”
Marilyn Dennis, president, Alberta School Boards Association
“The College of Alberta School Superintendents is pleased to have representation on the Curriculum Implementation Advisory Group. We look forward to providing a system perspective as it relates to the identification of required supports and resources that would maximize the capacity of teachers to experience a successful implementation.”
Wilco Tymensen, president, College of Alberta School Superintendents
Curriculum Implementation Advisory Group members
Marilyn Dennis, president, Alberta School Boards Association
Representative, Alberta School Boards Association
Wilco Tymensen, president, College of Alberta School Superintendents
Bevan Daverne, past-president, College of Alberta School Superintendents
David Keohane, executive director, College of Alberta School Superintendents
Michael McMann, superintendent, Fort Vermilion School Division
Robert Lessard, superintendent, Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord
Teacher representative, piloting elementary school
Teacher representative, piloting elementary school
Teacher representative, elementary school Principal representative, Calgary Board of Education
Curriculum expert, Edmonton Public Schools
Andre Tremblay, deputy minister, Alberta Education (chair)
Jennifer Flaman, assistant deputy minister, Curriculum Division
Executive director, Early and Middle Years Curriculum
Executive director, Curriculum Coordination and Implementation
Executive director, Learning and Teaching Resources