Alberta Education supports the needs of students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12.

The Ministry has the following responsibilities:

• Develops curriculum and sets standards.
• Evaluates curriculum and assesses outcomes.
• Teacher development and certification.
• Supports special needs students.
• Funds and supports school boards.
• Aboriginal and francophone education.
• Management of the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI).
• Oversees basic education policy and regulations.