Overview

To explore explores how system education leaders can strengthen inclusive education practices to support optimum learning for all students from a system perspective, this eLeadership Guide will use the Alberta Government Continuous Improvement Cycle (pp. 32-33) to examine this topic. The Continuous Improvement Cycle includes the key components of explore, develop, take action, and evaluate.

Participants are encouraged to download the eLeadership Guide Reflection Companion, which will guide them through this eLeadership Guide.

Source: This graphic is adapted from the Continuous Improvement Cycle in the Alberta Education Funding Manual for School Authorities 2026/27 School Year (p. 33).

Optimum Learning for All Students: Strengthening Inclusive Education Through a Coordinated Continuum of Supports eLeadership Guide Outcomes

Participants will:

• analyze how inclusive education, student well-being, and system partnerships contribute to optimum learning for all students;
• identify leadership practices that strengthen a coordinated continuum of supports;
• examine how system structures and partnerships influence access to supports for students and families; and
• apply insights from research and Alberta stories of practice to strengthen system education leadership and design.