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Parents are children’s first and most important teachers. Families motivate learning through example, encouragement and discussion. They foster self-discipline and positive values. Research demonstrates that children’s attitudes toward school and their success in school are directly influenced by their families’ involvement in their education. Families also require supports from the education sector and the community to ensure the success of their children, from the early years through early childhood education, through the Prekindergarten to grade 12 education system and in their adult years through the provincial library system and literacy supports.

		Éducation française / French Education The French Education Branch provides French language educational services for Francophone, French Immersion and Core French programmes in Saskatchewan schools.

		Assessment for Learning Unit Following principles of fair assessment practice, the Assessment for Learning and System Information and Accountability unit monitors and reports on curriculum implementation, student learning and the K-12 school environment in which they occur. These activities are undertaken with a view to improve programs and professional practice and inform policy and decision making for the good and equitable education of all Saskatchewan students.

		Attending School in Saskatchewan Canada comprises ten provinces and three territories. Under the Canadian constitution, education is a provincial jurisdiction so each province establishes its own legislation and policy for the governance and administration of the educational system.

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		Caring and Respectful Schools - Bullying Prevention The Ministry of Education's Caring and Respectful Schools Initiative provides the conceptual framework for strengthening schools as caring, respectful and safe learning environments where all children and youth have the right to an education free from all forms of bullying and violence.

		Changes to Copyright Law – Bulletin #1 In the federal government’s attempt to modernize our country’s copyright laws, it must address the educational use of the Internet.

		Changes to Copyright Law-Bulletin #2 Education organizations are asking the federal government to change the existing copyright law in order to make it clear that educational use of publicly available Internet material is not an infringement of copyright.

		Changes to Copyright Law - Bulletin #3 Educational institutions and their students, teachers, and staff use the Internet in unique ways, some of which may be infringing copyright. Educational users require an amendment to the Copyright Act making it clear that no infringement occurs when publicly (i.e. freely) available Internet material is used for educational purposes.

		Changes to Copyright Law - Bulletin #4 Education organizations are asking the federal government to change the existing copyright law by introducing a new education amendment to clarify that the educational use of publicly (i.e. freely) available Internet material is not an infringement of copyright. Current Canadian copyright law is unclear about the extent to which teachers, students, and other educational users can legally engage in routine classroom activities involving the use of text, images, or videos that are freely available on the Internet.

		Changes to Copyright Law - Bulletin #5 Education organizations are asking the federal government to change the existing copyright law in order to make it clear that educational use of publicly available Internet material is not an infringement of copyright. Publicly available Internet material is defined as material posted on the Internet without restrictions on access, such as a password, and with the intention that it be copied and shared by members of the public.

		Distance Learning Technology Supported Learning: exciting new learning opportunities and exciting new alternatives for students. As the 2007-2008 school year begins, we look forward to a year of achievements and innovation. In our evolution from print to online courses, we embrace the diverse possibilities that technology provides to enhance learner outcomes while remaining grounded in the fundamental principles of effective teaching and learning.

		Drug Awareness A Comprehensive School Health approach features a sharing of responsibility among the school, the home and the community. Learning is committed to helping Saskatchewan youth, parents and teachers extend their knowledge base and decision-making skills related to drug use and abuse.

		Early Childhood Intervention Programs Early Childhood Intervention Programs (ECIPs) utilize a strength-based approach to deliver family-focused, home- and centre-based services to families of children who are developmentally delayed or who are at risk for developmental delay.

		Early Learning & Child Care The Early Learning and Child Care Branch provides policy and program direction, financial, professional and evaluation supports and community partnerships related to early childhood development, licensed child care, KidsFirst and PreKindergarten programs and services.

		Independent Schools and Home Based Education The Independent Schools & Home-based Education Unit under the direction of the Director registers, inspects and supervises independent schools, monitors the registration of home-based education programs with school divisions, and ensures compliance with the legal requirements for the operation of independent schools and home-based education programs.

		Online Journals, Magazines, Newspapers and reference materials Saskatchewan libraries, coordinated by Provincial Library, cooperatively purchase province-wide access to dozens of online information databases. All libraries in the public, post-secondary education, school and special library sectors are entitled to access these databases.

		Provincial Examinations Departmental Examinations are administered by Saskatchewan Learning for Grade 12 students instructed by non-accredited teachers.

		Provincial Library The Provincial Library is entrusted, through The Public Libraries Act, 1996, to coordinate the province-wide public library system. It fulfils this role by developing province-wide library policies, maintaining an electronic library information network, co-ordinating resource sharing activities, and providing cost-effective centralized services.

		Request for High School Transcripts Transcripts can be picked up at our office at 1840 Lorne St, 2nd Floor, Regina, SK. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

		Respect for Diversity Saskatchewan Learning is committed to helping Saskatchewan youth, parents and teachers extend their knowledge base and decision-making skills related to respect for diversity.

		Saskatchewan Libraries: Ask Us! The province-wide Ask Us! service will email your question to the librarian best suited to provide your information, from one of the Saskatchewan public library systems. Your answer will be supplied in 48 hours or less. This virtual reference service is a cooperative project between the ten public library systems in Saskatchewan and the Provincial Library.

		School Community Councils School Community Councils across the province provide a province-wide mechanism for parents, community members, school staffs and students to be actively involved in local initiatives that positively impact student learning and success, including school-level learning improvement plans and career development initiatives.

		SchoolPLUS School^Plus is a province-wide initiative led by Saskatchewan Learning and the provincial education system that promotes learning success and well-being for every child and young person. It envisions a province where every school is actively improving student outcomes through the delivery of a strong learning program and serving as a centre for social, health and other services for children and their families.

		Student Services Administration of policies related to credit requirements for secondary level completion

		Youth Career Discovery Tired of people asking, "What do you want to do after you graduate?" It is hard to decide on the next step in your career when there are so many exciting opportunities to choose from. When trying to make a career decision, this website is a good starting place for you!

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