Academic and Career Guidance Content (ACGC) Elementary
Academic and Career Guidance Content (ACGC) is compulsory learning content for students from Elementary Cycle Three to Secondary Cycle Two. These content items and their accompanying Expected Student Learning Outcomes address three broad themes: self-knowledge, knowledge of the world of school, and knowledge of the world of work.
This table is commonly referred to as “The Continuum.” To download, Go to site
NEW: February 2026 Tableaux synthèses des contenus obligatoires (Elementary and Secondary)
Click here to download the French version
This table covers from preschool to the end of secondary. It includes the compulsory content for sex ed, which follows the ACGC at each level.
For more information about ACGC, contact your school board’s GOAL consultant (see “Support Organizations” at the end of this page). For the latest news and updates on ACGC, see also The GOAL Post.
ACGC Educational Resources
Teaching Resources
The following Teaching Resources were developed either individually by, or in collaboration between, the GOAL Network, the GOAL teaching community, the school boards, the ACGC Regional Resource and LEARN Québec.
ACGC Learning Situations
ACGC learning situations (LS) are being developed in collaboration between the English school boards, Littoral School Board, Cree School Board and LEARN. Unless otherwise indicated, they are working documents, and are the property of the indicated school boards and/or those who created them. The Learning Situation Models take into account several tools offered by the MEQ to implement ACGC items, such as the Template, the Summary Sheets, the Pedagogical Intentions and the Record-Keeping Tools. The link to each LS Model is placed below each content item. The Record-Keeping Tools are a type of graphic organizer, and their use is optional. Please read the brief introduction to the tool as it applies for all the content items. The link to each tool is placed below each content item. Resources for each LS will include: Planning Synthesis, Teacher’s Guide, and Student Booklet. Updated August 13, 2025 “Continuum with Links” Tools for Implementing the ACGC, Download Template for Writing Learning Situations This template is intended as a support to those involved in writing learning situations for ACGC at both the elementary and secondary levels. Go to site Québec Education Program “Summary Table” of Subject-Specific Competencies This table lists the subject-specific competencies in all programs at the elementary level. It is a very handy reference tool if you wish to create a learning situation where the ACGC is infused into a specific subject. Go to siteModel of a Learning Situation: Go to site
Record-Keeping Tool: Go to site
Learning Situation: Learning More About Myself – Who Am I? – English Language Arts or Ethics and Religious Culture, Elementary Cycle Three, Grade 5 or 6
(Lester B. Pearson SB, Riverside SB, English Montreal SB)
Go to site
Learning Situation: Talent Tuesday: English Language Arts, Elementary Cycle Three
(Riverside SB)
Go to site
Model of a Learning Situation Go to site
Record-Keeping Tool: Go to site
Learning Situation:Using My Powers for Good – English Language Arts, CCQ, Elementary, Cycle 3 (Year Two, Grade Six), LEARN Québec.
Go to Resources
Templates as Guides: Four documents have been prepared to assist teachers, awaiting the LS:
- Albert Einstein – Template as Guide Download
- Cloth Lullaby – Template as Guide Download
- Mo’s Mustache – Template as Guide Download
- Ordinary Mary – Template as Guide Download
Model of a Learning Situation Go to site
Record-Keeping Tool: Go to site
Learning Situation: Students at Work – English Language Arts, Grade 6
(Lester B. Pearson School Board)
Go to site
Model of a Learning Situation Go to site
Record-Keeping Tool: Go to site
Learning Situation: A Celebration Pole of Strengths – Visual Arts, Grade 6
(CSS de la Capitale, des Découvreurs, Portneuf and des Premières seigneuries)
*Translated and adapted by the English education community in Quebec
Go to site
Model of a Learning Situation Go to site
Record-Keeping Tool: Go to site
Learning Situation: Secondary School, What’s up with that?– English Language Arts, Gr 6 (New Frontiers School Board)
Go to site
Model of a Learning Situation Go to site
Record-Keeping Tool: Go to site
Learning Situation: Occupations – English Language Arts, Grade 6
(Lester B. Pearson School Board)
Go to site
Using My Powers for Good
In this learning situation, students explore the concept of social influence.
Implementation Guide of Compulsory Academic and Career Guidance Content (ACGC) in Elementary School
A guide created by the MEQ for implementing ACGC in Elementary.
Executive Function Skills
A collection of resources featuring executive function, adolescent development, and social emotional learning projects (SEL).
Videos
Introduction to Academic and Career Guidance Content: Information for School Staff
This 10-minute narrated video was released in September 2022 on the MEQ’s YouTube site (Éducation Québec).
It includes the genesis of the ACGC, followed by a clear explanation of what they are and how they must be implemented. Watch video on Youtube
*Please note that this site is not searchable, so to view it you must have the link
The GOAL Post
The GOAL Post* newsletter/blog highlights exciting GOAL-related activities in schools and in the community. In addition, The GOAL Post contains a wealth of information on the ACGC. Go to site
*The GOAL Post is published by the GOAL Network in collaboration with Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec (MEQ), Direction du soutien au réseau éducatif anglophone (DSREA) and funded by MEQ through the Canada-Québec Agreement on Minority-Language Education and Second-Language Instruction.
Professional Learning
Resources for Stakeholders: Administrators and Parents
Information for Schools and School Administrators
NEW October 2025
ACGC important links Download
ACGC Elementary Planning (FR) Download
*Note: see also “Organizational Tools”, especially pp. 9-15. Go to Site
*Note: Previous EN “Annual Planning Tool” Download PDF Download DOC
ACGC Elementary Planning Table (FR) Download
ACGC Budget Regulations (FR) specifiques Download
ACGC Budget Regulations (FR) fonctionnement Download
Introduction to Academic and Career Guidance Content: Information for School Staff
These resources could be used by administrators wishing to introduce ACGC to the school’s teaching staff. Information about accessing the video could also be shared with parents.
Video and Complementary Tool
Introduction to Academic and Career Guidance Content: Information for School Staff
This 10-minute narrated video was released in September 2022 on the MEQ’s YouTube site (Éducation Québec). Watch video on Youtube
It includes the genesis of the ACGC, followed by a clear explanation of what they are and how they must be implemented.
*Please note that this site is not searchable, so to view it you must have the link
Complementary Tool
A staff viewing of the video could also be supplemented by this tool created by the English-Montréal School Board Download Complementary Tool
Please note that this site is not searchable, so to view it you must have the link).
As well, the PDF version of the PowerPoint presentation in the video may be useful for review purposes Download
The Five Fundamentals for Determining the Academic and Career Guidance Content (ACGC) Offer of Service
Go to site
Information for School Board Directors and School-Level Administrators
Organizational tools Go to site
Implementation Guide of Compulsory ACGC in Elementary School: For Professionals and Administrators Go to site
Information for Parents
ACGC Leaflet for Parents of Students in Elementary 5 and 6
The Decade After Highschool: A Parent’s Guide
Published by CERIC
Synopsis: This guide offers a glimpse into the world of today’s emerging adult. It describes the multiplicity of pathways that youth follow when training for and finding their way in a labour market that is vastly different from when we were starting out. This booklet for parents; written to give you hope and guidance, offers practical suggestions for constructive roles you can play, activities you can undertake, and resources you can use as you help your children make informed, personally satisfying career decisions.
Free to Download.
Upcoming and Previous Workshops
Presentations by Your GOAL Network
ACGC Webinar, January 27, 2022. Presented by Lucy Beneventi (ACGC regional resource) and Marsha Gouett, with testimonials by Marie Thibault (ETSB), Rosemary Hill and Nancy Battet (LBPSB) and Candace Tonner (RSB).
This webinar includes a wrap-up of the ACGC implementation, a review of numerous resources now available, and testimonialsby:
- Marie Thibault, ETSB: Brief History of ACGC implementation at the ETSB;
- Rosemary Hill and Nancy Battet: Getting Connected with Fields of Interest;
- Candace Tonner: Using What is already Available to Create Content (Talent Tuesday)
Click the image for the PPT of the Webinar.
QPAT Annual Teachers’ Convention 2019 presentation: What is Academic and Career Guidance Content (ACGC)?
Click the image (Note: this is a large PDF and may take a minute to download.)
This presentation by Vicky Parsons (New Frontiers School Board) and Gisella Scalia (ACGC Regional Resource Person for the Anglophone sector) is an excellent primer which begins with the Learning Related to the ACGC (also known as “the tables”). The tables include each content item and its theme, as well as the corresponding Expected Student Learning Outcome (ESLO) and Learning Strategy. The presentation breaks down and illuminates every aspect of ACGC for teachers.
LEARN Workshops
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ACGC Flyer for Parents
This flyer includes the ACGC “continuum” table, suggestions for parents to talk with their kids about the ACGC, and suggestions for engaging with their kids
QPAT Annual Teachers’ Convention 2019 presentation: What is Academic and Career Guidance Content (ACGC)?
This presentation by Vicky Parsons (New Frontiers School Board) and Gisella Scalia (ACGC Regional Resource Person for the Anglophone sector) is an excellent primer which begins with the Learning Related
Curated Resources
MEQ Resources
Content Tables
Academic and Career Guidance Content. This table is commonly referred to as “The Continuum.” To download, Go to site
French version of table. Go to site
Implementation Guide of ACGC in Elementary School
The 100-page guide has incorporated the materials that were created separately throughout the implementation period. Go to site
Other MEQ Resources
Template for Writing Learning Situations
This template is intended as a general guide for writing learning situations for ACGC at both the elementary and secondary levels, however, it was not created for any specific ACGC. Go to site
Introduction to Record-keeping Tools
The Record-Keeping Tools are a type of graphic organizer, and their use is optional. Please read the brief introduction to the tool as it applies for all the content items. The link to each tool is placed below each content item. Go to site
ACGC Tools and Resources Available
The reference tools are currently grouped in three categories: Go to site
- Tools to become familiar with ACGC
- LES planning tools
- Tools to help create ACGC pedagogical material
Summary Sheets for Elementary Cycle 3
This brief information tool aims at simplifying the ACGC, provides a brief outline of each ACGC item, answers some of the what, why and how questions and summarizes what students are expected to learn, is intended for all ACGC stakeholders, does not replace the support required to appropriate the ACGC, and may be used in conjunction with different tools. Go to site
Reference Lists for the Creation of Pedagogical Material
The aim of these reference lists is to support the development of instructional material related to the ACGC. The list in itself is not a pedagogical activity.
- List of references – Strengths.pdf
- List of references – Perceptions, attitudes and behaviours.pdf
- List of references – Interests.pdf
- List of references – Interests and aptitudes – elementary cycle three.pdf
- List of references – Duties and work methods.pdf
- List of references – Attitudes, behaviours and value.pdf
- List of references – Aptitudes.pdf
- List of references – Values.pdf
Professional Development Resources
2026 Annual Conference “You Matter – Every Action Speaks”
February 16 & 17, 2026
2025 Enriching a Culture of Belonging
2024 Embracing a Culture of Belonging
November 2025
161st Annual Teachers’ Convention November 6 and 7, 2025
Watch the QPAT Convention 2025 Highlight Video Go to site
October 2024
October 2023
January 26-28, 2026
Virtual + In-Person | Rogers Centre Ottawa | Canada
Click here to view program
January 2025
January 2024
Support Organizations
GOAL Consultants are members of ACES-CREATE (Career Education and Transition to Employment)
2025-26 members (pending confirmation)
(DSRÉA-SAR) Direction du soutien au réseau éducatif anglophone–Soutien au réseau
Marylène Perron
Dossiers : CVI, adaptation scolaire et programmes adaptés
Ministère de l’Éducation du QuébecQuébec (Québec) |
514-873-3339 poste 5946
Marylene.Perron@education.gouv.qc.ca
Technical Coordination
Michilynn Dubeau, Online Coordinator, Dubeau Conseil/MEQ
Cell: 450-405-8556
Central Québec School Board
Angélie Caissy, Coordinator of Instructional Services
Cree School Board
Charles Lasnier, Guidance Counsellor
Eastern Shores School Board
Laurie Moreau, Guidance Counsellor (Youth Sector)
Eastern Townships School Board
Valérie Ouelett, Guidance Counsellor for ACGC
English Montréal School Board
Travis Hall
Lester B. Pearson School Board
Nancy Battet, Community and Partnership Liaison
Littoral School Board
To be determined
New Frontiers School Board
To be determined
Québec Association of Independent Schools
Margaret (Maggie) Owen, LCC
Riverside School Board
Chris Kwok, Guidance Counsellor
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
Louise Cöté
Western Québec School Board
Steve Greig, Special Education Consultant
MEQ-DSECIMD
Claudia Gosselin, Responsable du dossier de l’orientation scolaire et professionnelle
Last updated: January 11, 2026