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2. Specific Policy Directions Documents will include specific policy statements on transition years, Junior Kindergarten, integraâ€" tion of special students, transition years, and specialization years. 1. Comprehensive Framework Document is a Cabinet document and will set the government‘s vision for education centred around the principles of excellence, equity, accountability, and partnerships. * Implementing a comprehensive benchmarks program for Grades 3, 6,and 9 There are five components of the government reform process which will be implemented over the next year. * Integrating special education students During the last two years, all of the program components of the eduâ€" cation system relating to the early years, formative years, transition years, specialization years, and technological education have been analyzed. Also debated have been various ways in which students are assessed to ensure the system is accountable to the public. 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Please call today. Enroliment is limited. Sample the Magic Free! 4. Benchmarks Document which defines broad standards against which student learning can be assessed has commenced with the development of mathematics benchmarks. New drafts are being developed in response to public and Boards of Education feedback. 5. Training and Adjustment (OTAB) proposals establishing one Policies other than the implementaâ€" tion of transition years including destreaming may be referred to the newly appointed Education Commission. 3. Common â€" Curriculum Document which.outlines the learnâ€" ing outcomes for Grades 1 to 9 in the areas of language, arts, self and society, and mathematicsâ€"scienceâ€" technology has undergone several drafts and currently sitting in Cabinet awaiting decision on how and when to proceed. This could be referred to the new Education Commission for consideration delaying its release. i Give Your Child an Everlasting Gift COMMERCIAL POINT 481 North Service Rd. W. Unit #HA10 (between Dorval Dr. 4th Line) § Magic and Power The seemingly magic combination of computers and kids is brimming with hopeful possibilities for learning. Futurekids turns many of these endless possibilities into powerful realities that can change kids‘ lives. Recent research shows that computerâ€" based learning promotes unique personal! competencies â€" like selfâ€"confidence, independence and a positive orientation to the future â€" that can make a big difference in "real life". It also affects how kids actually learn and how they think about learning. At Futurekids, we put the power of computers to work to help kids build a solid foundation of fundamental learning skills, afttitudes and knowledge. Tools that can truly empower their lives. Our teachers use guided discovery and exploration in a coâ€" operative setting with other children. Specially trained teachers and small classes â€" only four students per group â€" ensure that kids get lots of high quality, individual attention and handsâ€"on computer time. The Power to Empower â€" 847â€"KIDS (s47â€"5437 Computer Literacy Plus The key recommendation called for an increase in provincial support to education to reduce dependence on the property tax. The Property Tax Working Group, however, did not support the option of the province assuming any portion of the property tax base for redistribuâ€" tion for social services and educaâ€" tion. If you object to paying for ministry initiatives, then you should make your views known to either your MPP and/or the MOE. These program initiatives are very expensive particularly for the local ratepayer when you take into account declining provincial educaâ€" tion funding. The Fair Tax Property Tax Working Group Report was released in December 1992. Their findings include identifying the property tax as a regressive form of taxation that is more of an educaâ€" tion tax than a municipal tax. It is, also, the second largest tax source after personal income tax. provincial board and 22 local boards over a three year period to coordinate all training activities in the province. These proposals are not restricted to the Ministry of Education (MOE) and will impact on the way which education proâ€" grams are delivered and financed. Thehot debate on where education ends and trainine begins has started. SE CE RD w Futurakids N 14 PT. MAINTENANCE CHECK SAVE with Coupon Lube, Oil Filter CA* plus + 14 pt. Cw Maintenance Check Includes written estimate and road test We check: e Radiator hoses, belts » Battery cables (visual) * Lights, horn, wipers * Tires â€" condition and pressure e Steering and suspension * Exhaust » Brakes * Uâ€"joints, CV joints and boots e Fluid levels » Seals, gaskets and motor mounts * Fuel System.. 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