Access free Alberta teaching resources aligned with Alberta Programs of Study. Find lessons, units, and materials for Alberta teachers across all grades and subjects.
Alberta’s education system is built on a foundation of clearly articulated learning outcomes that describe what students should know and be able to do upon completing a course or grade level. The Alberta Programs of Study provide detailed outcomes in core subject areas, organized by grade level, and teachers are entrusted with significant professional autonomy in how they help students achieve those outcomes.
This outcome-based approach gives Alberta teachers flexibility. You might teach the same outcomes as a colleague in another school or district, but your instructional strategies, classroom activities, and assessment approaches might look quite different. That flexibility reflects the trust Alberta places in teachers as professionals who understand their students’ needs and can make informed instructional decisions.
Alberta’s education system has also been responsive to calls for modernization. Recent updates to Alberta Programs of Study in various subject areas reflect contemporary research in pedagogy, the importance of Indigenous perspectives in education, and the skills students need for success in the 21st century. As an Alberta teacher, you’re working within a curriculum framework that continues to evolve.
This resource directory brings together materials specifically designed for Alberta teachers. You’ll find resources aligned with Alberta Programs of Study, subject-specific materials organized around Alberta’s outcomes, professional development opportunities for Alberta educators, and connections to Alberta’s active teaching community.
Alberta’s curriculum framework is organized around clearly defined Program of Study documents for each subject area and grade level. These outcomes specify what students should be able to do, with varying levels of detail depending on the subject and grade. Some programs are very specific about required content; others provide broader frameworks that allow teachers to select appropriate contexts and content.
This outcome-based approach differs from some other Canadian provinces. Rather than focusing on specific content coverage, Alberta’s Programs of Study ask: What should students be able to do? What knowledge, skills, and attitudes do they need? How will we know they’ve achieved the outcomes? This philosophical approach shapes how teachers plan, instruct, and assess in Alberta classrooms.
Alberta has also made concerted efforts to include Indigenous perspectives throughout the curriculum and to ensure that all students, including English Language Learners and students with diverse learning needs, have access to high-quality instruction and support. Resources addressing inclusive practice, Indigenous education, and differentiated instruction are important parts of Alberta’s teaching resource landscape.
Alberta Programs of Study documents are the authoritative source for curriculum expectations in the province. Our resources include direct links to these documents, subject-specific implementation guides, and materials that help you interpret and apply the outcomes to your teaching.
Whether you teach in elementary, junior high, or senior high, whether you focus on core subjects like Language Arts, Mathematics, Sciences, and Social Studies, or specialized areas like Fine Arts, Physical Education, Career and Technology Studies, or other subjects, you’ll find materials that clarify outcomes and provide instructional guidance.
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Alberta schools typically organize around K-6 elementary, 7-9 junior high or middle school, and 10-12 high school levels. Resources are often organized around these divisions, recognizing the developmental stages students move through and the different instructional contexts they encounter.
Find resources designed for your specific grades, including unit plans, lesson sequences, activity collections, and assessment resources. Alberta teachers have created extensive materials supporting instruction at each grade level and within each subject area.
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Alberta teachers engage in ongoing professional learning through school and district-based initiatives, provincial professional development offerings, and professional learning communities organized around specific teaching interests. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your subject expertise, learn about new instructional strategies, or connect with colleagues across the province, professional development opportunities support your growth.
This section includes resources for professional learning, opportunities to connect with other Alberta educators, and materials that support implementation of updated Alberta Programs of Study and emerging areas of focus in Alberta education.
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Teaching in Alberta means working within a curriculum framework that provides clear direction while trusting teachers to be instructional decision-makers. You have significant professional autonomy, and that autonomy comes with responsibility to ensure all students achieve the outcomes and develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need for success.
The resources in this directory support that important work. Whether you’re new to Alberta’s curriculum, an experienced educator, or someone looking for fresh approaches to familiar content, you’ll find materials that support your professional practice and student success.
Your expertise as an Alberta teacher matters. These resources celebrate and build on that expertise.
Free, classroom-tested printable math manipulatives for Canadian K-6 teachers. Base-ten blocks, fraction strips, pattern blocks, and more. Includes setup tips and FAQ.