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“Alberta is recognized for providing one of the best education systems in the world. Our system is built on a range of educational choices, including public, separate, charter, Francophone and private schools. Our students consistently perform among the best in Canada and around the world. The availability of choice strengthens our education system and supports the right of students and parents to have options that meet the objectives of the School Act. This range of choices continues to bring new ideas and innovative approaches to learning that ultimately benefit all our students.” Education Minister Dave Hancock, in a letter to Janet Wees, Dec. 23, 2010.

The Alberta Association of Public Charter Schools (TAAPCS) is an association comprised of Alberta Education approved charter schools that choose to be members and support TAAPCS objectives. The Association is governed by a Board of Directors.

TAAPCS Objectives:

•To promote and facilitate public charter school education in Alberta

•To speak with one voice on behalf of public charter schools in Alberta

•To promote a forum for public charter schools to meet in support of common goals

•To advocate for continued innovation and choice within public education

FEATURED SCHOOL - Almadina Language Charter Academy

 Almadina Language Charter Academy (ALCA) operates as a charter school with a unique emphasis on English language acquisition.  The charter was granted in 1996 by Alberta's Minister of Education and is mandated to deliver the Alberta Program of Studies (ECS-Grade 9) with English language acquisition as a major outcome.

ALCA has two campuses:

Franklin Middle School and ECS

 225-28th St. S.E., Calgary

(403) 543-5078

Mountain View Elementary

2031 Sable Dr. SE, Calgary

(403) 543-5074

There are plans to move students from the Franklin Middle School/ECS campus to a new site for the start of the 2012-13 school year.