Provincial government hosting virtual feedback sessions for K-6 curriculum

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 28, 2022.

kking@medicinehatnews.com

The Government of Alberta will be hosting virtual sessions throughout February in which the public can provide feedback on the proposed K-6 curriculum.

The sessions were originally schedule for fall of 2021 but were cancelled due to the pandemic. Subject-specific sessions will now be held between Jan. 31 and Feb. 28, with each session open to a specified region of the province. Sessions for the South region are as follows:

Feb. 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. – English language arts and literature

Feb. 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Physical education and wellness

Feb. 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Mathematics

Feb. 12 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Science

Feb. 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Fine arts

Feb. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. -French first language and literature

Feb. 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. – French immersion language and literature

Feb. 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Draft social studies design blueprint

All Albertans are invited to participate, however there is a limit of 120 per session. Individuals under the age of 18 may participate but must be accompanied by a parent. Registration is recommended.

To register visit https://www.alberta.ca/curriculum-have-your-say.aspx.

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