Item is a photocopy of a report presented to the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees by M. A. Strembitsky recommending that the Board endorse the concept of International Year of the Child. The involved committees and sub-committees are listed. The appendices include background material about the International Year of the Child and related activities.

Item is a file about the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on 02 June 1939 as it relates to Edmonton Public Schools’ students. Information about the route of the royal procession and how and where students could watch is included.

Item consists of correspondence about funds raised by students for relief and about assistance offered to students in need.

Item consists of correspondence and documents pertaining to the court case of teacher John M. Swain vs. Superintendent McKee, Cedric O. Hicks, A. E. Ottewell and A. T. Cushing.

Item is a file pertaining to the 1974, 1975 and 1978 dinners hosted by the Trustees of Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools to which Alberta MLAs were invited. Some speeches are included. File maintained by Trustee Shirley E. Forbes.

Item consists of letters from R.S. Sheppard, Superintendent of Schools, regarding records of former students.

Item consists of correspondence with the Superintendent of Schools, R.S. Sheppard. Letters consists of requests of information from students residing outside of Edmonton but wanting to attend Edmonton Public Schools. Letters are filed chronologically.

Item is a brief history of Home Economics in both Alberta and Edmonton Public Schools covering the period 1870-1966. Descriptions of key Home Economics supervisors and staff are included. The author was supervisor of Girls’ Technical and Industrial Education at the time of writing.

Item is a publication which outlines the Grade X program offered in Edmonton Public Schools. Each high school is listed with the courses and programs it provides.

Item is a calendar of classes for Edmonton Public Schools Continuing Education.

Item is the authorized text, Social Studies, Gr. IV-VI, 1941-1947 ; Enterprise Activities, Gr. IV-V, 1948-1958.

Item consists of a memorandum to the Superintendent with attached survey and documentation. Item addresses the effectiveness of the Bureau of Child Study Services and its current deployment plan.

Item is an authorized text, Literature, Gr. XI, 1913-1919, Gr. XII, 1923-1937 ; student ref., Literature Appreciation, Gr. X, 1946-1952 ; Literature, Gr. X, 1953-1956.

Item consists of six guides from the Elementary Mathematics Program of Edmonton Public Schools which are labeled A through F. The program materials were designed to assist teachers in the use of a text and activity approach in the teaching of Grade I - VI mathematics. The program was developed, in part, by Edmonton Public Schools’ teachers.

Item consists of reports, minutes and research produced by the Committee on Education in Older Areas of the City. This committee was made up of senior officials in Edmonton Public Schools. It investigated problems associated with educating children in inner city schools and addressed future city development which would affect inner city schools.

Item is authorized text, Office Practice, Gr. XI-XII, 1931-1955.

Item focuses on Dramatics in the Intermediate and High Schools. Included are supply costs, costs for erecting stages with written and sketched plans and correspondence from the Alberta Dramatic League. Intermediate and High Schools offering Dramatics in 1937 are listed with names of the Dramatics teachers. These are McKay Avenue, King Edward, Westmount, Strathcona, McCauley, Victoria, Eastwood, Spruce Avenue, Highlands, Riverdale, Normal Practice, Garneau and H.A. Gray.

Item contains correspondence regarding intelligence tests. Included are letters of concern from parents, a copy of a letter from the Edmonton High School Teachers' Alliance and correspondence with C.B. Willis, Victoria High, regarding the comparison of student I.Q.'s within the city High Schools. Also included is a sample test.

Item is student ref., Atlases, Gr. IV-XII, 1971-1976.

Item is an illustrated copy of Part I, Code of Conduct of the Provincial Human Rights Act. It includes the Province of Alberta crest and an illustration of the Provincial Legislature Building.

Item is a magazine presenting ideas and exercises for teachers to use in grades I to VIII. It also contains articles by experts pertaining to teaching.

Item is a course outline developed by an Edmonton Public Schools’ committee chaired by D.C. Willows. It consists of five units pertaining to Canada and the British Commonwealth and is aimed at the top group of Grade VIII Social Studies students.

Series consists of files created by A. George Bayly, which include correspondence, memoranda, notices and general information to and from Bayly. Most material relates to Elementary curriculum, curriculum development, testing and reading. Bayly’s titles for this period were as follows: Elementary Supervisor or Supervisor, Elementary Education (1946-47, 1947-48), Director of Elementary Education (1948-49 to Oct 1955), and Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Education (beginning 01 Oct 1955).

Series consists of files created by A. George Bayly and include memoranda, tests, reports, and informational documents relating to Elementary Education. Bayly’s titles during this period were as follows: Elementary Supervisor or Supervisor, Elementary Education (1947-48), Director of Elementary Education (1948-49 to Oct 1955), and Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Education (beginning 01 Oct 1955).

Item is a periodical pertaining to Waldorf Education.

Item is a cerlox-bound synopsis of the elementary reading program in Edmonton Public Schools. It is aimed at the parents of students.

Item is a teacher ref., Physical Education, Gr. VII-IX, 1941-1944, Gr. X-XII, 1938-1944.

Item consists of a course outline for music at the Junior High level.

Item is a report which evaluates the Perspectives for Living Program within Edmonton Public Schools. The data upon which the report is based was gathered using a survey. The survey, summary of the information and conclusions are included. The contents of the report cover the 1968-1973 period.

Item is a report which examines Edmonton Public Schools’ research and evaluation policy. It was produced by the Department of Research and Evaluation. The report contains information from 1965 to 1976.

Item is a brief summary of the Open Area and co-operative teaching concepts. A list of Open Area Schools within Edmonton Public Schools is included.

Item describes Alternative Education and presents ramifications of implementing alternative programs.

Item pertains to the Vacation School, a program at Victoria High School to prepare grade XI students for supplemental examinations. Examinations were conducted by the Department of Education and the University of Alberta. The Vacation School was aimed at students who failed their June examinations but others took the summer courses as well. File includes correspondence, planning information and reports from teachers.

Item is a report which presents issues of concern to Albertans. Its aim is to guide and assist the restructuring of Alberta's education system to meet changing needs. This report is also known as The Worth Report.

Item is student ref., Physical Education, Gr. I-VI, 1977-1978 ; Social Studies, Gr. III-VI, 1977-1979.

Item consists of four blank notebooks entitled:
”A Sure Cure," "Childhood's Happy Hours," "The Hurdle Race," and "Big Boy". They were printed by the Hilroy company.

Series consists of the minutes of the Edmonton Public Schools Education Committee, made up of Trustees, School Board officials and representatives from the ATA and other unions and a representative from the Home and School Association. The committee addressed issues affecting the delivery of education including new courses, changes in programs and required educational materials. The minutes are signed by the secretary.

Series consists of photocopies of the minutes of the Edmonton Public Schools Education Committee and related memorandums, speeches and reports. The committee was made up of Edmonton Public Schools trustees and school officials. Administrative personnel were frequently at meetings.

Item is an outline of a needs-oriented, objectives-based Guidance and Counseling program for Edmonton Public Schools. It includes an Introduction, a Program Description, the Role of the School Counselor, a Needs Assessment and a Program Planner.

Item is a catalogue listing both curriculum materials developed by Edmonton Public Schools and curriculum guides, supplements and replacement sheets published by the Department of Education. For the curriculum materials, each entry includes the subject, grade level, title and description, and distributor. For the curriculum guides, each entry includes a catalogue number and description.

Item is a souvenir booklet for children in Grades I-III in Edmonton Public Schools and commemorates Canada’s Centennial. It provides historical highlights from 1867 to 1967 with an emphasis on Edmonton. It was designed and printed by the Jasper Place Composite High School Graphic Arts Classes.

Item is a coil-bound report produced by the Information Systems Branch of Edmonton Public Schools. It presents the benefits and problems of using computer terminals in schools.

Item presents titles of print and non-print materials recommended for purchase by Elementary, Junior High and Senior High schools. Non-print materials include kits, slides, cassettes, study prints, phonograph records, and filmstrips. Compiled by the Learning Resources Branch of Edmonton Public Schools.

Item is a presentation made to the Education Committee, Edmonton Public School Board, by Florence McKie, Enrichment Teacher and Program Designer. It includes general information about enrichment, program emphasis, the advantage of within-school enrichment classes, student opinions and conclusions.

Item is a coil-bound brief written by members of the McKernan Study Group, a committee of the McKernan Home and School Association. It suggests ways to improve the quality of education in Alberta.

Item is a research paper about Norwood School and the changing population of the Norwood community.

Item is a log of results from Edmonton Public Schools sports meets and athletic competitions. Only the top ranking athletes are listed.

Item is a report written by personnel within Edmonton Public Schools. It presents a review of research about Behavior Disorders and proposes services and actions to assist behavior disordered students within Edmonton Public Schools for the 1983-84 school year. Included are the estimated costs for pilot programs.

Item is a booklet distributed by the Waldorf School Association of Alberta to describe the Waldorf program to parents.

Series consists of an analysis of the Curriculum Division within Edmonton Public Schools and the documents which support this analysis. The Curricular Division contained three departments: the Curricular Services Department, the Pupil Services Department, and the Research and Evaluation Department.