Professional Development

Please note that in cases where an event is repeated within the school year, registration priority will be given to those who have not yet been able to attend. Thank you.

Observe a Colleague - Learning Through Observation

Are you wanting to observe a colleague in action? The PD Committee is once again offering the Observe a Colleague program. Click HERE to access the guidelines and how to apply. Remember if you are applying to use a day under the program that the Local office must receive your request at least two weeks in advance of the date of observation. 

ATA Beginning Teachers' Conference - September 20-21, 2024

The annual ATA Beginning Teachers' Conference is on Friday, September 20th and Saturday, September 21st at the Fantasyland Hotel. The conference is FREE and the Local provides release time for 30 new teachers (anyone in their first two years of classroom teaching who have not previously attended) for Friday, September 20th. Principals, to ensure that a spot is reserved for your new teachers, contact the Local office with the names of the teachers that have registered for the conference. Click HERE to register after May 31st.

Book Studies/Clubs

Keep posted for upcoming book studies/clubs.

Past PD Sessions

Writing a Targeted Resume and Acing the Interview - Recorded sessions - Check out the two sessions by the University of Alberta Career Centre from last year on our YouTube channel - Writing a Targeted Resume and Acing the Interview.

Did you miss one of our PD sessions? Check out our YouTube channel to watch the recordings HERE.