AP 224: Knowledge And Employability Program
Instruction & Assessment
Background
Knowledge and Employability (K&E) courses are designed for students who meet the criteria and learn best through experiences that integrate essential and employability skills in occupational contexts. K&E courses are for students in Grades 8 to 12 who demonstrate reading, writing, mathematical and/or other levels of achievement two to three grade levels below their age-appropriate grade. The Superintendent supports the provision of K&E courses, where feasible, to provide students with opportunities to experience success and become well-prepared for employment, further studies, citizenship and lifelong learning.
Procedures
1. Knowledge and Employability courses may be offered in middle years and senior high schools where numbers warrant and where students and parents are informed about the nature and intent of the coursework.
2. Teachers shall follow the procedures outlined in the Guide to Education, in Learn Alberta Knowledge and Employability Studio, and the expectations of Alberta Education K&E Programs of Study.
3. Principals shall collaborate with Instructional Services to ensure that appropriate provincial assessments are requested, and provided for those students who are enrolled in grade nine K&E courses.
