"What are they teaching these days?" - May 19, 2021
The PD Committee is pleased to present a one-hour session for Jr and Sr High Humanities teachers led by Dr. Teresa Zackodnik, Professor of English and Film Studies at the U of A on May 19th at 7:00 pm. This session will present an academic, research-based approach to developing teacher skill sets and tools related to approaching conditions that have been layered with challenges in the past year for students and teachers alike. For more information and to sign up, go to Eventbrite.
Substitute Teachers' General Meeting - May 20, 2021
The next general meeting for our substitute teachers will be held on Thursday, May 20th beginning at 5:00 pm. Local and Board representatives will be in attendance to provide updates. Sign up through Eventbrite.
Elections for the 2021-22 Substitute Teachers' Committee will also take place at this meeting. Interested in serving? Click HERE to access the form. Deadline is May 13th.
Maternity/Adoption Information Session - May 31, 2021
Expecting? Adopting? Plan to attend the virtual maternity/adoption information session on May 31st beginning at 5:00 pm. Sign up through Eventbrite. Our next session will be held in the fall. If you are unable to attend on the 31st and the fall is too late, contact Catherine LeBlanc in the Local office by email or 780-455-2164 for assistance.
Outdoor Yoga - May 31, 2021 POSTPONED
PD Grant-in-Aid - May 31, 2021
The Local offers grant-in-aid to individual teachers to help defray the cost of professional development to a maximum of $300 each. For more information review the application form HERE. The deadline for applications is 4:00 pm on May 31, 2021.
Kayaking at Riel Park on St. Albert Trail - June 12, 2021
The Social Committee is hosting Kayaking at Riel Park on St. Albert Trail on June 12th. There are three time slots available with a maximum of 12 participants per time slot (11:00 am-1:00 pm; 1:00-3:00 pm; and 4:00-6:00 pm). The cost for the rental and guide is $5 for members. Sign up through Eventbrite. Only two spots left! One at 1:00 pm and one at 4:00 pm!
Provincial Bargaining Update
Check the Alberta Teachers' Association website for the most up to date information.
