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Setting the Direction for Special Education Phase Two (Completed)

Call toll-free. Dial 310-0000.

To connect toll-free in Alberta to any Alberta government office, dial 310-0000 followed by the area code and phone number of the office you wish to reach.

Outside Alberta, call long distance 780-427-2711 to reach the government call centre.

This consultation is now closed. For further information relating to this consultation please contact the ministry.

Opening date: Monday, February 23, 2009

Purpose: Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta is an initiative of Alberta Education. The project will create a new special education framework that includes vision, principles, policy, accountability measures and a funding distribution model.

How to participate:


  • Fax: Completed consultation submissions and surveys can be faxed to: 780 422-2039


  • Mail: Completed consultation submissions and surveys can be mailed to:
    Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta
    c/o Special Programs Branch, Alberta Education
    10044-108 Street
    Edmonton, AB T5J 5E6


  • In Person: Consultations will be held February 27 to March 21 in the following communities:
    • Calgary
    • Edmonton
    • Red Deer
    • Lethbridge
    • Medicine Hat
    • Edson
    • Fort Vermillion
    • Fort McMurray
    • Grande Prairie
    • Cold Lake 
    • Complete schedule

RSVP your attendance now.

More Information:

www.settingthedirection.alberta.ca

Opening Date: Monday, February 23, 2009

Closing Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Ministry: Education

Contact: For more information on Setting the Direction e-mail your question to setting.direction@gov.ab.ca or call 780-643-0834.

News: Alberta’s special education program to be reviewed (July 10, 2008)