Alberta Assessment Consortium is:
- a not-for-profit registered society, funded by membership
- a recognized education partner in the province of Alberta
- an independent voice, able to provide an informed response to questions/issues that impact student learning
The work of AAC is guided by four main purposes.
Purpose #1 Advocate for sound classroom assessment practices by engaging in collaborative endeavours with AAC member jurisdictions and education partners.
To accomplish this purpose, AAC…
- facilitates purposeful connections among jurisdictions working on similar assessment related initiatives;
- collaborates with ministry and education partners on projects of mutual interest; and
- provides an informed voice, responding to assessment questions and challenges within the Alberta context.
Purpose #2 Contribute to the building of assessment literacy in Alberta through action research and inquiry initiatives.
To accomplish this purpose, AAC…
- maintains contact with an international network of assessment authorities; and
- intentionally seeks partnerships designed to validate and enhance research based practices within the Alberta context.
Purpose #3 Develop a broad range of classroom assessment materials, directly aligned to Alberta curriculum, that address both formative and summative processes.
To accomplish this purpose, AAC…
- develops performance assessments and rubrics, scaffolding tools, and unit plans modeling backward design;
- collects samples of student work that demonstrate a range of quality relative to assessment criteria; and
- maintains a practical website with links of interest, assessment tools and templates designed for classroom use.
Alberta Assessment Consortium… everyday assessment tools to support student learning
Purpose #4 Enhance teacher/leader assessment capacity by providing opportunities for quality professional learning.
To accomplish this purpose, AAC…
- conducts high quality professional learning events that include internationally recognized presenters, as well as Alberta teachers and leaders providing practical application of best practices;
- designs professional learning modules for membership use;
- creates practical AAC publications for teachers and leaders; and
- provides experienced facilitators to offer customized professional learning experiences on a fee for service basis.
Current Board Members
Katie Graham – Grasslands, Board Chair
Terri-Lynn Duncan – Horizon, Vice Board Chair
Lisa Everitt – Alberta Teachers’ Association, Treasurer
Tammy Davis – Northern Gateway, Board Director
Alyson Gabucci – Edmonton Catholic, Board Director
Jackie Kark – Palliser, Board Director
Kim McConnell – High Prairie, Board Director
Richelle Marynowski – University of Lethbridge, Board Director
Current Executive Director – Michele Jones 2020 – Present
Contact – michele @aac.ab.ca
Jurisdiction Representatives
Jurisdiction representatives form an important liaison between the jurisdiction and AAC.
Annual General Meeting
The AAC Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held near the beginning of each school year. At this important meeting, jurisdiction representatives provide input on AAC’s work.
The AAC Bylaws outline AAC’s governance structure.
Policy HR-1 Recruitment and Hiring of AAC Executive Director
Policy HR-2 Growth, Supervision and Evaluation of AAC Executive Director
Policy HR-3 Technology, Internet and Electronic Communications
Policy HR-4 Employment of AAC Office Personnel
Policy HR-5 Growth, Supervision and Evaluation of AAC Office Personnel
Policy HR-6 Approval of AAC Field Services Positions
Policy HR-7 Recruitment and Hiring for AAC Field Services Positions
Policy HR-8 AAC Secondment Positions
Policy HR-9 Growth, Supervision and Evaluation of Seconded Educators
Policy HR-10 AAC Non-Seconded Field Services Positions
Policy HR-11 Growth, Supervision and Evaluation of AAC Non-seconded Field Services Personnel
July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
Development work and initiatives each year are aligned with the AAC purpose statements. Click on the link below to find out about our work this year.
The Alberta Student Assessment Network, operating as the Alberta Assessment Consortium, was incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta on June 2, 1994. However, it began in the fall of 1992 as an informal conversation of jurisdiction leaders at a CASS issues forum. The first official meeting was held on October 1, 1993. Several years later, on June 29, 2001, AAC became a registered charity.
From left to right: Robert Hogg (1999 – 2009);
Sherry Bennett (2009 – 2020);
Doug Knight (1993 – 1998)
*Indicates Board Members who have served as Board Chair.
Carra Aschenmeier* – Grande Yellowhead
J-C Couture – Alberta Teachers’ Association
Catherine Coyne* – St. Albert Public
Tim Cusack – Edmonton Catholic
Amber Darroch* – Horizon
Evan Dearden – High Prairie
William Dunn – University of Alberta
Helen Emeny – Concordia University
Rebecca Forchuk – Foothills
Caitlin Fox – Chinook’s Edge
Tom Hamer – Palliser
Lorna Hewson – Livingstone Range
Leslee Jodry – Northern Gateway
Roger Lacey – Northern Gateway
Nicole LaFreniere – Edmonton Catholic
Dana Laliberte – Holy Family
Lorelie Lenaour – Holy Spirit
Phil McRae – Alberta Teachers’ Association
Jason Moline – Red Deer Public
Maureen Parker* – Battle River
Joseph Pearce – Northland
Adalee Penner – Battle River
Joanne Pitman – Medicine Hat Public
Gaylene Schreiber – Alberta Teachers’ Association
Nancy Spencer-Poitras* – Grande Yellowhead
Erin Sproule – Yellowknife
David Steele – Grasslands
Bryan Szumlas* – Calgary Catholic
John Waterhouse* – Westwind
Judy Williams – Red Deer Public
The Annual Work Plan outlines the areas of focus for each fiscal year. These documents provide a snapshot of AAC’s work over time. The Executive Director and the Board of Directors work collaboratively to develop a proposed Work Plan that is then presented to the Membership for approval at the Annual General Meeting.
Archived AAC Approved Work PlansRemembering AAC Logos
The AAC logo has changed over the years, but what the brand stands for is even more important. AAC has always had a reputation for supporting quality classroom assessment. No debate!
Remembering AAC Conferences
The AAC logo has changed over the years, but what the brand stands for is even more important. AAC has always had a reputation for supporting quality classroom assessment. No debate!
Remembering AAC Publications
Practical, helpful, and reflective of the Alberta context. That’s been the goal of AAC Publications since the very beginning.
Reflections from the Beginning
Doug Knight, the first AAC Executive Director, shares his reflections on the early years of AAC.
Robert Hogg, the second AAC Executive Director, shared the following remarks. Download PDF document.
