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Understanding Inclusive Education in Alberta: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Inclusive Education in Alberta: A Comprehensive Guide

Inclusion is a way of thinking and acting that demonstrates universal acceptance and promotes a sense of belonging for all learners. But what does inclusive education really mean, especially in the context of Alberta? Let's dive in!

Overview

Inclusive education isn't just about learners with special needs. It's an attitude and approach that embraces diversity and learner differences, promoting equal opportunities for all learners in Alberta. The education system here is built on a values-based approach to accepting responsibility for all children and students.

Every learner has unique needs. Some learners have profound and ongoing needs, while others have short-term or situation-based needs. This calls for flexible and responsive learning environments that can adapt to the changing needs of learners.

Responsive Learning Environments

For some learners, the most responsive and flexible learning environment may include:

When teachers use evidence-based instructional practices and strategies to support student engagement, it can lead to greater achievement and success for all children and students.

A Robust Continuum of Supports and Services

Inclusive education involves a robust continuum of supports and services, which include:

Universal supports are applied throughout the continuum. Learners receiving targeted or individualized supports also receive universal supports.

Funding

Inclusive Education funding is allocated to school authorities through a formula that aims to ensure an equitable distribution of funding. Funding is not determined through coding. School authorities distribute the funding they receive based on the needs of students within their school communities.

Principles of Inclusive Education

The following six principles are key to achieving Alberta’s vision for an inclusive education system. These principles can guide and inform value-based and learner-centred decisions related to policies, practices, and actions at every level of Alberta’s education system:

Inclusive Education Policy

Alberta Education’s mission to continue providing inclusive learning opportunities is evidenced in the Inclusive Education Policy in the Guide to Education. Alberta’s education system is built on a values-based approach to accepting responsibility for all children and students. Inclusion is a way of thinking and acting that demonstrates universal acceptance of, and belonging for, all children and students.

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Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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