Provided is a statement on Alberta, Canada's policy on educational program continuity for early childhood services and elementary grades through grade six. Specifically, discussion focuses on the definition of educational program continuity, background to the policy initiative, rationale for the policy, principles of child development comprehensive program specifications and dimensions, responsibilities for educational program decisions, strategies for instruction and evaluation, administration of program continuity, and a 5-year plan of action. In conclusion, answers are provided for questions commonly asked about the policy on continuity. Written and organizational resouces to consult for futher information are listed. (RH)