Series consists of information about the Advanced Placement (AP) Program gathered by Trustee Shirley E. Forbes. General information, newsletters and examinations are included and relate to the AP subjects of Art, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, English, French, History, Mathematics and Physics. The Advanced Placement program was first offered in Edmonton Public Schools in 1991.

Item consists of mimeographed material written by or pertaining to the work of M. J. V. Downey and G. R. Conquest. Included are notices of meetings, information about Junior High counseling and mathematics, an outline of the High School Program to be used by Grade IX students, and employment and scholarship information for Grade XII graduates.

Series consists of documents and petitions pertaining to the introduction of family life education in Edmonton Public Schools. The files are: Booklets, Articles and Briefs; Report, EPSB; Family Life Education Hearings; Public Support; Public Support Petitions; Public Opposition; Public Opposition Petitions; Unanalyzed Responses; Summary of Responses.

Item consists of correspondence to and from the Superintendent of Schools concerning student records, re-reading of examination papers, and programs offered by Edmonton Public Schools.

Item pertains to religious instruction in schools and, specifically, Bible readings. The file includes the document Bible Readings in Edmonton Public Schools, Revised Copy. It also includes the Report of Committee Appointed to Select a List of Bible Readings. Item also contains inquiries from other school boards, parent concerns and evaluations by teachers. Included are letters from the Religious Tract Society and a copy of a report on the learning of the Ten Commandments in state schools in the British Empire.

Series reflects administrative activities of Strathcona School District No. 216. Although chiefly financial and staffing issues, opening of new schools, amalgamation with Edmonton School District No. 7, Inspector's Reports, correspondence with University of Alberta, Association of School Trustees of Alberta and Department of Education is also included. Of note is a letter from Lieutenant Governor Bulyea regarding the opening of Strathcona Collegiate Institute. Compiled by the Secretary-Treasurer, files are arranged chronologically. Correspondence of a related subject often glued together. The top document reflects the chronological date within the file but often much earlier documents are attached.

Item pertains to standardized educational tests used in Edmonton Public Schools. It includes memos, blank tests, and reports with results.

Series contains documents pertaining to administrative activities of Edmonton Public Schools departments, schools, trustees, and committees.

Series contains files created by the Superintendent's office documenting EPS administration. The files include correspondence, memoranda, copies of board minutes, blueprints, plans, and other material reflecting daily operations. The series covers a number of subjects including matters of curriculum, schools, associations, contract negotiations, planning, government departments, enrolments, teachers, the hiring of personnel, and school construction. Integrity of original filing system maintained.

Series contains documents pertaining to the administrative activities of Edmonton Public Schools departments, schools, Trustees, and committees. Series contains inactive files that were closed in June 1971 and sent to the vault for storage. Files are arranged numerically by the original file number assigned by creator.

Series contains correspondence pertaining to administrative activities of Edmonton Public Schools as well as trustees' acceptance and resignation letters.

Item consists of documents and correspondence related to career counseling, text books, curriculum, staff issues, student employment, I.Q. and achievement tests, and conferences. The file was maintained by G. R. Conquest and M. J. V. Downey.

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).

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.