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As a new teacher in Alberta, and having my training and education in Ontario, I have my work cut out for me in terms of learning a new curriculum.  Also, I am going to teach the Spanish Bilingual program, which is more info that needs to be learned.  I think these sites are going to be very useful.

1. Alberta Education
   Already I have discovered the documents for my program of study, how to integrate languages into the classroom across the curriculum and sites that parents can use to answer some of their questions about Alberta Education.
   
   
2. Learn Alberta 
   This website offers government approved lesson plans, videos, resources, assessment and evaluation, and more that I can access.  One road block I have come across already is that I cannot access some of the info right now; I have to have a code provided to me by the school board.  Since I am new to the board, I do not have access to this just yet.  However, since this program is going to require a lot of new learning on my part, I think these resources (especially planning activities and assessment and evaluations will be very helpful and give me some great examples).
    
3. Alberta Education Literacy    
   This one gives a link to supporting literacy and numeracy, especially in a digital world.  Definitely something to read and think of how to integrate into instruction.
   
   
4. Calgary Catholic School District
   D2L, the platform that is supported by the board.  I have not used this program before and definitely training and support is going to be necessary.  This is the program the board wants us to use to stay connected to students and parents.