Curriculum & Assessment

Alberta Education supports the needs of students, parents, teachers, and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12.

The Ministry has the following responsibilities:

• Develops curriculum and sets standards.
• Evaluates curriculum and assesses outcomes.
• Teacher development and certification.
• Supports special needs students.
• Funds and supports school boards.
• Aboriginal and francophone education.
• Management of the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI).
• Oversees basic education policy and regulations.

Curriculum & Assessment Links

• Alberta Education Ministry website
• Alberta Education Programs of Study
  • What students learn in Alberta's K to 12 education systems and resources to support learning
• Alberta Education - My Child's Learning: A Parent Resource
  • Parent guide for what your child is learning, how they're assessed, and what resources are available to help them be successful from K to 12
• Learn Alberta
  • Alberta Government website with subject and lesson resources for students
• Alberta Assessment Consortium
  • Not-for-Profit organization that advocates for and supports student and teacher assessment
• Alberta Learning Information Services
  • Careers, learning, and employment information