Beginning in 2002, administrators, teachers, and others had the opportunity to attend professional development sessions to learn about the renewed Elementary Level English language arts curriculum guide. It is anticipated that professional development opportunities will be provided annually at the provincial and local level to support the effective implementation and ongoing renewal of English language arts for grades 1-5. See Appendix B for ideas related to local professional development opportunities.
Actualization of Core Curriculum, and specifically English language arts, will happen only through the participation and involvement of many different people: students, teachers, parents and caregivers, Elders, administrators, trustees, and other community members. These people make the difference in the success of any educational undertaking. All actualization activity should be based on the recognition that curriculum documents and initiatives become meaningful only when they become part of a school community. It is the people in each school community who are in the best position to plan and take responsibility for the continuous renewal of Core Curriculum, including English language arts programming.