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The Legislative Assembly Office's (LAO) School at the Legislature program gives grade 6 teachers from across Alberta the opportunity to move their classroom to the Alberta Legislature for an entire week. Studies of Alberta's system of governance are made fun and easy through first-hand observation and discovery. Students are able to create meaningful connections to the real world through tours, interviews with MLAs, and LAO staff. These experiences can be directly tied to the grade 6 social studies curriculum.

Teachers must attend a two-day orientation session to visit the site, meet the educational programs co-ordinator and begin planning their program week.

Program Cost

The cost of the program is $600 per class. The Legislative Assembly Office will cover class busing fees to the Legislature site. Meals, accommodations or extra transportation costs that might be incurred during the program are not covered.

Beginning September 1, 2012 the program cost will be increased to $700.

What We Provide

Fully equipped classroom
Computer/Internet access
Extended guided tour of the Legislature Building
Educational materials and resources
Contacts for interviews
Access to the Legislature buildings and grounds
Opportunity for you and your class to observe the Assembly in action during session
Support throughout the planning process and during the week from the SATL educational programs co-ordinator

With the assistance of the educational programs co-ordinator and using our site as a catalyst for learning, teachers prepare a week's worth of lessons. Teachers might also consider additional field trips to nearby sites such as City Hall, McKay Avenue school or Canada Place to study the three levels of government.

Sample Interview and Presentation Sessions

Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
Sergeant-at-Arms
Director of House Services
Parliamentary Counsel
Alberta Hansard
Clerk of Journals
Financial Management Services
Human Resource Services
Library
Information Technology Services
Office of the Premier
Opposition Members
Press
Security Operations
Visitor Services
Legislature Grounds
Department of Infrastructure

Contact Us

The educational programs co-ordinator is available to meet with you to answer any questions to discuss your needs prior to your visit. Please contact Diana Panizzon at 780-415-8935 or e-mail SATL@assembly.ab.ca.