This document contains guidelines developed by the Alberta Ministries of Social Services and Education to expedite the identification and treatment of child abuse. It contains discussions of child protection legislation, duty to report, the role of educators, and an integrated and cooperative approach to child abuse prevention. A section on reporting and investigation procedures details procedures which should be adhered to by school personnel and child welfare authorities in the areas of reporting, access to students, interviews of school personnel, notification of parents, presence of school personnel during investigation interviews, and outcome. A discussion of ongoing child welfare intervention includes sections on liaison with schools following investigation, ongoing access to students at school, and conflict resolution. Appendix A examines the recognition of possible abuse and lists physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. Appendix B lists offices of Alberta social services. (NB)