NOTICE FOR MEMBERS
When visiting the Local's temporary office, please check in at the Barnett House reception desk. One of our Local staff members will meet you at reception. Thank you.
LOCAL INITIATIVES
Professional Development Grant-in-Aid Money available! Don't miss out! - September 28, 2010
Each year the Local sets aside funds to support teachers who wish to attend professional development. The deadline to apply for the grant is September 28, 2010. The form and guidelines are available here.
Staff Lists - September 29, 2010
The staff lists have been sent to schools. Please ensure that these are updated and returned to the Local office. If the list is received prior to September 29, 2010, you are eligible for a special draw! If you need a staff list, please contact Tracy Kuehnemuth.
50th Anniversary Committee Scholarship - September 30, 2010
The Local's 50th Anniversary Committee set aside $1,000 per year for five years (2008/09 to 2012/13) for members' children that are enrolled in their final year of Education at a TQS-approved university. The deadline for application is September 30, 2010. The scholarship application is available here. These awards will be determined by random draw and presented at the October 27, 2010 Council meeting.
Local Committee Vacancies
The Local is seeking volunteers to serve on the following committees: Executive Committee (one Service to Members' Committee Chair, one Professional Development Committee Chair, and one Division IV Representative); Communications Committee (two members); Political Action Committee (three members); and the Substitute Teachers' Committee (one member). If you would like more information on any of these positions, contact the Local office (780-455-2164; info@edpub.org). Your Local is only as strong as the commited volunteers that make up our many committees.
ATA INITIATIVES
ATA Beginning Teachers' Conference - September 30(eve)-October 2, 2010
The Local provides release time, on a first-come, first-served basis, for a maximum of 20 new teachers that have registered for the ATA Beginning Teachers' Conference. To be eligible for the funding, ensure that principals contact the Local office (780-455-2164 or email) with the names of those attending the Beginning Teachers' Conference. More information on the conference is available on the ATA's website.
ATA Educational Trust $300 Conference Grants
Each year, the Trust awards a number of $300 grants to help defray the costs associated with attending an ATA specialist council conference. Eligible expenses include registration, accommodation, fuel, food and (if applicable) the cost of a substitute teacher. Only expenses not covered by other grants will be considered for compensation. More information is available on the ATA's website.
AROUND THE DISTRICT
EPSB Sector Planning Review
The Edmonton Public School District is carrying out the Board approved Sector Review process. The initial dialogue involving staff, parents, and community members is underway. Please visit the Sector Review website for information and different ways to get involved. An online workbook is also available and staff are encouraged to use this opportunity to share their views. Dialogue Partners, a facilitating partner, will collect the information, compile and analyze it, and present the findings to the Board for consideration early in 2011.
"Go Public!" with Stratford School
Stratford School produced a video to promote public education. View it now.