Alberta K-6 Draft Curriculum
Have your say! As professional educators in the province, our feedback is crucial. Here are 3 ways to get started.
1. Open Professional Review of New K-6 Programs of Study 2021 Complete ATA survey: Closed; see
results here
2. The Alberta government is asking for feedback. Let's give it to them (this link)
3. Alberta Advocacy Group SOS "Support Our Students" has a survey and a convenient template for sending emails to Alberta government offficials. Start here.
Scholarships
The deadline for applications has passed. Stay tuned for announcements of this year's winners!
Media
Face of Education (Updated - March 2020)
Mission Statement:
Red Deer ATA Local 60 supports the Mission for the Alberta Teachers' Association:
"The Alberta Teachers' Association, as the professional organization of teachers, promotes and advances public education, safeguards of professional practice and serves as the advocate for its members."
ATA Committee Vacancies
Vacancies for the 2021/22 committee year have been posted in the "Members Only" section of the ATA website at ATA - Current Vacancies (teachers.ab.ca). Deadline for submissions: April 15, 2021
What are educators
saying about staying safe in Alberta schools during the pandemic?
In the News
Bargainer's Blog
Peter Mackay, chair of the Central Table Bargaining Committee (CTBC) keeps us up-to-date on the progress of list bargaining.
Update #3 is now available. It includes the results of the Central Bargaining survey completed by teachers earlier this year.
Sign into your "Members Only" ATA website to access.
Personal Info Update
The ATA is updating their personal information database. Please click the link below.
Hands Off My Pension
We’ve been loud and clear. Hands off our pension!
Even though the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund has a stellar investment track record, the government is still going to limit ATRF to using AIMCo as their sole investment manager.
We cannot let up. Send your MLA a letter and tell them to repeal Bill 22.