There are many useful links for parents to access information on a wide range of topics that they can use to address their child's learning in school.
Derek Taylor Handbook
Important Information including Digital Device Policy and Dress Policy
Derek Taylor Public School
Resources for Parents
Alberta Education
Alberta Education Homepage: https://education.alberta.ca/
Inspiring Education is an educational initiative aimed at addressing the learning needs of the 21st century learner in Alberta.
Alberta Education Current Initiatives: http://education.alberta.ca/department/ipr.aspx
Alberta Education-Inspiring Education: This link provides an overview of the Inspiring Education conversation: https://inspiring.education.alberta.ca/
Alberta Education Parent Resource Page: http://education.alberta.ca/parents/resources.aspx
High School Graduation Information Homepage
http://education.alberta.ca/students/grad/
Career Planning Resources:
http://education.alberta.ca/students/planning/
Alberta Education Publications: http://education.alberta.ca/department/publications.aspx
The School Act and Review Information: http://education.alberta.ca/department/policy/schoolactreview/
Guide to Education- this publication is updated annually and is the “operating manual” for education in Alberta. It contains the regulations that govern education under the School Act/Education Act:
http://education.alberta.ca/admin/resources/guidetoed/
High School Transcripts Information and Ordering: http://www.education.alberta.ca/students/transcripts.aspx
High School Graduation Requirements and Other Information: http://www.education.alberta.ca/students/grad.aspx
Alberta Safe and Caring Schools Tools and Resources: https://education.alberta.ca/teachers/safeschools/
Early Childhood Services (ECS): http://education.alberta.ca/parents/ecs/
Provincial Assessments (Student Learner Assessments-SLA's; Provincial Achievement Tests- PAT's and Diploma Examinations)
Diploma Exam Weighting Change: As of September 2015, the weighting of the diploma examination will shift from 50% classroom mark and 50% diploma examination mark to 70% classroom mark and 30% diploma examination mark. Here is a link to FAQ’s on the Diploma Weighting:
http://education.alberta.ca/media/14442388/q-a-dip-weighting-english_20150318.pdf
Parent Information on Provincial Achievement Exams (PAT’s) and Diploma Exams:
http://education.alberta.ca/parents/resources/exams/
Parent Information on Provincial Achievement Exams (PAT’s) and Diploma Exams (French):
http://education.alberta.ca/parents/resources/exams/french/
Information on Student Learning Assessments (SLA’s)- these are replacing the PAT’s over the next two to three years. Grade 3 Sla’s will be mandatory this fall, grade 6 SLA’s are scheduled for fall 2016.
http://www.education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/student-learning-assessments.aspx