Alberta

1. Funding

1.1. Allocated through a formula that aims to ensure equitable distribution

1.1.1. Not through coding

1.1.2. School authorities distribute

2. Inclusion

2.1. Not just about students with special needs

2.2. Values based approach

2.3. Every learner has unique needs

2.3.1. What does that look like?

2.3.1.1. Individualize approach

2.3.1.2. one on one instruction

2.3.1.3. working at same levels as peers with or without support

2.3.1.4. specialized classroom or setting

3. Building inclusive learning environments

3.1. The school welcomes and takes responsibility for all students from the neighborhood/local area

3.2. All staff, students and their families have a sense of belonging to the school community.

3.3. School staff collaborate with one another.

3.4. All new staff are welcomed and oriented to the school community

3.5. Staff and students have positive and supportive relationships.

4. Principles for inclusive education

4.1. Anticipate, value and support diversity and learner differences –

4.2. High expectations for all learners

4.3. Understand learners’ strengths and needs

4.4. Remove barriers within learning environments

4.5. Build capacity

4.6. Collaborate for success

5. Establishing inclusive values and principles

5.1. Diversity is valued as an enriching aspect of the school environment.

5.2. Staff model the use of “person-first” and positive and hopeful language.

5.3. There are high expectations for all students.

5.4. Inclusion is viewed as increasing participation in learning and social engagement for all students.

5.5. Administration and staff work together to establish priority areas for enhancing inclusion at their schools

5.6. Staff, students and parents share a commitment to creating inclusive learning experiences for all students