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1-1/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.3 be reaffirmed.
1.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge its members to refrain from using the provincial achievement test marks as part of their evaluation of students.
[2002/05/08/11/14]
1-2/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.9 be reaffirmed.
1.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to report only on the standards reached by those students who write provincial assessment instruments.
[1999/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-3/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.10 be reaffirmed.
1.B.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge its members to refrain from marking provincial achievement tests unless they receive a lawful order of the board to do so.
[2002/05/08/11/14]
1-4/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.11 be reaffirmed.
1.B.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to undertake an independent review of the impact of increasingly restrictive guidelines related to provincial examination writing accommodations for students.
[2011/14]
1-5/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.12 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association promotes and enhances the teacher’s role in student assessment and evaluation.”
1.B.12 [BE IT RESOLVED, that the]The Alberta Teachers’ Association promotes and enhances the teacher’s role in student assessment and evaluation [through its contacts with groups and individuals and through ongoing Association programs].
[1993/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-6/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.15 be reaffirmed.
1.B.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that revisions of new curricula and programs of study incorporate labour history, the contributions of labour to society and workplace rights.
[1999/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-7/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.20 be reaffirmed.
1.B.20 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association oppose the distribution to the public of school-specific assessment results.
[1993/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-8/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.21 be reaffirmed.
1.B.21 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide appropriate funding on an ongoing basis for the purchase, renewal and maintenance of equipment and facilities to support the delivery of the career and technology studies and career and technology foundations curricula.
[1993/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-9/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.24 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and school boards to immediately reduce the number and intensity of initiatives.”
1.B.24 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and school boards to immediately [address the intensification of initiatives and] reduce the number and intensity of initiatives each year.
[2008/11/14]
1-10/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.26 be reaffirmed.
1.B.26 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge teachers to refrain from promoting and participating in test preparation programs provided by private, for-profit vendors.
[2011/14]
1-11/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.33 be reaffirmed.
1.B.33 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the minister of education to prevent the use of provincial assessment instruments to rank order schools.
[1996/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-12/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.36 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association seek a moratorium on all provincial and local student achievement assessment and reporting initiatives until a comprehensive consultation process, including education stakeholders, has been completed.”
1.B.36 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association seek a moratorium on all [new] provincial and local student achievement assessment and reporting initiatives until a comprehensive consultation process, including education stakeholders, has been completed.
[2008/11/14]
1-13/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.42 be reaffirmed.
1.B.42 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to stop the practice of securing diploma examinations and other provincial assessment instruments.
[2005/08/11/14]
1-14/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.43 be reaffirmed.
1.B.43 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to assist teachers to enhance their school-based assessment practices by providing appropriate resources and supports.
[2011/14]
1-15/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.44 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to complete its initial review and revision of high school social science courses as part of the curriculum development process.”
1.B.44 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to complete its initial review and revision of high school social science courses as part of the curriculum development process.
[2011/14]
1-16/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.45 be transferred to policy achieved.
1.B.45 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to create a provincial working group including representatives of the Alberta Teachers’ Association to develop guidelines and protocols for the collection and reporting of provincially and locally determined student achievement information.
[2006/09/11/14]
1-17/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.48 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to include high school social sciences elective courses in the “10 credits in any combination” section of the Alberta High School Diploma Graduation Requirements chart as part of the curriculum development process.”
1.B.48 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to include [the] high school social sciences elective courses in the “10 credits in any combination” section of the Alberta High School Diploma Graduation Requirements chart as part of the curriculum development process.
[2011/14]
1-18/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.57 be deleted.
1.B.57 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school districts that are leading, or members of, a consortium for curriculum development prototyping to ensure that
1. prototyping does not add to teacher workload,
2. disruption to student learning as a result of prototyping projects is minimized,
3. funding for prototyping projects is not obtained from any resources currently allocated to support classrooms, and
4. the pre-eminence of teacher voice is recognized in the development of curriculum prototypes.
[2014]
1-19/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.58 be reaffirmed.
1.B.58 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure the student learning assessments initiative develops assessments that
1. support teachers in the diagnosis and response to the learning needs of students;
2. are designed to provide teachers with individual student data that is not to be used for school or system reporting and accountability purposes; and
3. will allow teachers to make sound, data-informed professional decisions about their teaching practices.
[2014]
1-20/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.59 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to report assessment results at the school authority level rather than disaggregating and reporting results at the level of individual schools.”
1.B.59 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the [Government of Alberta] Department of Education to [classify school-specific] report assessment results [as protected information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and therefore not subject to public release] at the school authority level rather than disaggregating and reporting results at the level of individual schools.
[2014]
1-21/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.60 be reaffirmed.
1.B.60 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association oppose the use of machine-scoring writing as a substitute for teacher-based assessment and evaluation of students’ written responses.
[2014]
1-22/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.61 be reaffirmed.
1.B.61 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to discontinue local grade level of achievement reporting.
[2014]
1-23/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.1 be reaffirmed.
2.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to limit the use of letters of authority for individuals who do not meet the qualifications of teacher certification in a Canadian province to emergency situations and that the Association be consulted on the definition of emergency.
[1990/93/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-24/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.3 be reaffirmed.
2.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to limit the right to grant degrees in education to programs recognized by the Alberta Teachers’ Association.
[1995/98/2001/04/07/10/11/14]
1-25/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.9 be deleted.
2.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge teacher preparation institutions to provide for an early childhood specialization.
[2014]
1-26/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.10 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association supports preservice institutions with teacher education programs recognized by the Association in their efforts to maintain the integrity and to build the capacity of their teacher preparation programs.”
2.B.10 [BE IT RESOLVED, that the] The Alberta Teachers’ Association supports preservice institutions with [accredited Alberta] teacher education programs recognized by the Association in their efforts to maintain the integrity and to build the capacity of their teacher preparation programs.
[2005/08/11/14]
1-27/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.16 be reaffirmed.
2.B.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to amend its current process for accrediting institutions to grant degrees in education to provide for formal representation from the Association.
[2011/14]
1-28/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 3.B.4 be reaffirmed.
3.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to offer and fund, including pay at the daily rate, voluntary programs for professional development specific to substitute teachers to assist them in remaining current with curriculum changes as well as new educational technology and trends in teaching and learning.
[2006/09/11/14]
1-29/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.1 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to amend its guidelines in order that the daily rate of remuneration for a teacher performing professional tasks, as sanctioned by the Association, for the Department of Education during a holiday period or on a nonoperational day be the equivalent of at least 1/200 of the annual salary of that teacher.”
5.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to amend its guidelines in order that the daily rate of remuneration for a teacher performing professional tasks, as sanctioned by the Association, for the Department of Education during a holiday period or on [other than normal teaching days] a nonoperational day [should] be the equivalent of at least 1/200 of the annual salary of that teacher.
[1996/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-30/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.5 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association promote the involvement of a diverse group of members on economic policy committees and negotiating subcommittees.”
5.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association promote the involvement of [all] a diverse group of members on economic policy committees and negotiating subcommittees.
[1999/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-31/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.12 be reaffirmed.
5.B.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage school boards and the Government of Alberta to develop policy that ensures that students receive the medications, medical treatment and nursing care they require while excluding teachers from regular or ongoing involvement in the administration of these services.
[1996/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-32/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.17 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to cover fully the costs of all medically necessary therapies for all students in Alberta schools.”
5.B.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to cover fully the costs of all medically necessary therapies for all students in Alberta schools.
[1996/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-33/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.18 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to increase its remuneration and allocations for expenses for travel and accommodation to teachers who mark diploma examinations or who have been directed by their employers to mark provincial achievement tests.”
5.B.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to [restore and] increase its [payment] remuneration and [increase] allocations for expenses for travel and accommodation to teachers who mark diploma examinations or who have been directed by their employers to mark provincial achievement tests.
[1993/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-34/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.20 be reaffirmed.
5.B.20 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to collect, tabulate and release on an annual basis census information describing
(a) actual class sizes in all schools and jurisdictions at each grade level,
(b) the number of students in each grade level who are on an individual program plan, and
(c) other class composition factors.
[2002/05/08/11/14]
1-35/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.28 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to allocate funding to school boards to reduce the instructional and other assigned duties of teachers responsible for one or more educational assistants to permit those teachers to supervise and coordinate the work of the educational assistants.”
5.B.28 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to allocate funding to school boards to [provide additional preparation time,] reduce the instructional and other assigned duties [within the teacher’s regularly scheduled instructional school day, to a teacher] of teachers responsible for one or more educational assistants[,] to permit [the teacher] those teachers to supervise and coordinate the work of the educational assistants.
[2003/05/08/11/14]
1-36/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.32 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association support the bargaining of clauses in collective agreements that stipulate a standard number of teaching days to be recognized across the province for the purpose of experience/grid placement with credit given for all days taught, including all substitute teaching, for any school authority.”
5.B.32 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [urge all local bargaining units to negotiate] support the bargaining of clauses in [their] collective agreements that stipulate a standard number of teaching days to be recognized across the province for the purpose of experience/grid placement with credit given for all days taught, including all substitute teaching, for any school [board] authority.
[2008/11/14]
1-37/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 6.B.3 be reaffirmed.
6.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to amend the Teachers’ Pension Plans Act, Alberta Regulation 203/05, to include Canada Pension Plan Disability as acceptable for accrual of service while disabled.
[2011/14]
1-38/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 6.B.4 be reaffirmed.
6.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund to accept Canada Pension Plan Disability as a disability carrier for accrual of disability service under the Alberta Teachers’ Pension Plans Act and regulations.
[1999/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-39/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 6.B.6 be reaffirmed.
6.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to amend Section 1(1)(ii)(ii) of Schedule 1 of the Teachers’ Pension Plans Act, Teachers and Private School Teachers’ Pension Plans (Alberta Regulation 203/1995) by deleting the words “that was contemporaneously in force in that year under the tax rules for that year (disregarding any subsequent retroactive change)”.
[2014]
1-40/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.3 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to review its funding framework and eligibility criteria to ensure that appropriate and sustainable supports and services are provided in an inclusive learning environment to students with exceptional learning and developmental needs, including, but not limited to, those with physical challenges, learning disabilities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, emotional/behavioural disabilities, mild/moderate cognitive or learning disabilities and/or identified gifts and talents.”
7.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to review its funding framework and eligibility criteria to ensure that appropriate and sustainable supports and services are provided in an inclusive learning environment to students with [special] exceptional learning and developmental needs, including, but not limited to, those with physical challenges, learning disabilities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, emotional/behavioural disabilities, mild/moderate cognitive or learning disabilities and/or identified gifts and talents.
[1992/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-41/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.4 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fund inclusive education on an equitable basis that recognizes the number, program needs and support services of students with exceptional needs who are being served within each jurisdiction.”
7.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fund inclusive education on an equitable basis that recognizes the number, program needs and support services of students with [special] exceptional needs who are being served within each jurisdiction.
[1986/89/92/95/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-42/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.5 be reaffirmed.
7.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to develop a formula that provides adequate and sustainable funding and supplementary grants for school jurisdictions that addresses unequal costs of delivery, including variable costs due to staff at higher levels on the pay grid.
[1999/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-43/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.7 be reaffirmed.
7.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fund and provide accessible, fully supported multidisciplinary and cross-ministerial support programs to meet the needs of students with complex behavioural challenges in inclusive classrooms.
[1990/93/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-44/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.8 be reaffirmed.
7.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that students in programs with targeted funding receive the full benefit of the allocation.
[1990/93/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-45/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.11 be deleted.
7.B.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide targeted funding to ease the financial burden on the Association’s locals in administering the provincially mandated joint C2 committees.
[2014]
1-46/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.12 be reaffirmed.
7.B.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide sufficient funding to school boards for the specific purpose of providing student counselling services in every school offered by certificated teacher counsellors with specialized training in guidance and counselling.
[1992/95/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-47/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.23 be reaffirmed.
7.B.23 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to increase funding to provide more teachers to work in the classroom with children who are at risk due to having mathematical, language and/or early literacy needs.
[1999/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-48/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.24 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that school boards are appropriately funded for all students with exceptionalities, including those enrolled after September 30.”
7.B.24 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that school boards are appropriately funded for all students with [special needs] exceptionalities, including those enrolled after September 30.
[1999/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-49/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.25 be reaffirmed.
7.B.25 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to expand the provincial funding formula for school boards to reflect the cost of living in jurisdictions that have higher-than-average costs of living.
[1999/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-50/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.26 be transferred to nonactive policy.
7.B.26 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to immediately provide school boards with sufficient funds to prevent reductions in service and to support quality improvements to public education.
[2002/05/08/11/14]
1-51/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.29 be deleted.
7.B.29 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to immediately increase school board funding levels by a minimum of $235 million in order to fulfill the government’s commitment to predictable funding increases so that school boards can better serve students’ needs by reducing class sizes while maintaining programs and increasing staffing.
[2014]
1-52/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.32 be reaffirmed.
7.B.32 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fully fund school transportation systems to provide an appropriate level of service.
[2011/14]
1-53/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.33 be deleted.
7.B.33 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to restore transportation funding to school boards to levels that appropriately reflect the increasing costs of busing.
[2014]
1-54/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.34 be reaffirmed.
7.B.34 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to adopt an adequacy-based funding model for education and establish an independent Office of Education Budget and Policy Analysis that would involve key education partners and inform funding decisions.
[2011/14]
1-55/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.35 be reaffirmed.
7.B.35 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to continue, in consultation with the profession and other stakeholders, a process of transformation of the education system that is evidence informed and appropriately supported, resourced and funded.
[2011/14]
1-56/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.2 be transferred to nonactive policy.
8.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fund an independent study on the effects of problem gambling and its direct and indirect effect on the academic achievement and social development of children in Alberta schools.
[2002/05/08/11/14]
1-57/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.3 be transferred to policy achieved.
8.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association, where possible, develop constructive responses to the recommendations of the Task Force for Teaching Excellence and commence a dialogue with the Government of Alberta.
[2014]
1-58/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.5 be reaffirmed.
8.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to work with the Alberta Teachers’ Association to synthesize and communicate to teachers a regularly updated comprehensive compendium of available supports and resources for students and families with addiction and mental health needs.
[2012/14]
1-59/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.6 be deleted.
8.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED that the Alberta Teachers’ Association support the actions of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to oppose the passage of Bill C-23, Fair Elections Act, until the following conditions are met:
a) The bill is referred to a nonpartisan committee that has equal representation from each political party with representation in the House and that uses a consensus-building model for decision making.
b) The bill is amended to ensure that Elections Canada’s educational programming, including full funding in support of civic education and the Student Vote program, be maintained.
c) The bill is amended to allow for voter identification cards to be included in the current list of valid identification.
[2014]
1-60/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.7 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to standardize the normal Grade 1 entrance age throughout Alberta so that children entering Grade1 must be six years old on or before December 31.”
8.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to standardize the normal Grade 1 entrance age throughout Alberta so that [the minimum Grade 1 entrance age is six years of age as of] children entering Grade 1 must be six years old on or before December 31.
[1998/2001/04/07/08/11/14]
1-61/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.9 be transferred to policy achieved.
8.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to unequivocally reject cyclical teacher evaluation, removal of professional growth planning from teachers and recertification schemes outlined by the Task Force for Teaching Excellence.
[2014]
1-62/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.11 be reaffirmed.
8.B.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to increase funding to improve the coordination of support services to students provided by various departments of government so that all students receive appropriate support.
[1998/2001/04/07/08/11/14]
1-63/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.12 be reaffirmed.
8.B.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to review implementation of school-based decision making in their jurisdictions in order to ensure that the decision-making process incorporates meaningful participation of classroom teachers.
[2005/08/11/14]
1-64/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.13 be reaffirmed.
8.B.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to lobby the Government of Canada to amend section 40.2(d)(vii) of the Youth Criminal Justice Act to stipulate that prior to a court appearance, a required component of a presentence report contain a report, including achievement, attendance and conduct of the student, from a school official at the last known school attended.
[1993/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-65/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.15 be reaffirmed.
8.B.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association as a professional organization reaffirms its commitment to the people of Alberta to continue its efforts to improve teaching in Alberta and to protect the public interest by policing the conduct and competence of its members, as outlined in the Teaching Profession Act.
[2014]
1-66/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.20 be reaffirmed.
8.B.20 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that the educational components of school-based early intervention programs are planned, delivered, supervised and evaluated by certificated teachers.
[1993/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-67/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.21 be reaffirmed.
8.B.21 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure access to adequate, affordable housing for families in need.
[2008/11/14]
1-68/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.27 be reaffirmed.
8.B.27 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to recognize that school administrators are, first and foremost, instructional leaders and unequivocally affirm its intention to maintain school administrators as full, active members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association.
[2014]
1-69/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.29 be reaffirmed.
8.B.29 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association support the efforts of individuals and organizations to prevent private health care companies from privatizing all or part of Alberta’s public health care system.
[1996/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-70/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.30 be reaffirmed.
8.B.30 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide policy, protocols and appropriate support funding so that schools and school districts can have readily available educational psychologists, certificated teachers with specialized training and other trained support staff to meet the needs of and deal with seriously disruptive students and students who become involved in or are at risk of becoming involved in violent behaviour.
[1997/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-71/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.31 be reaffirmed.
8.B.31 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association, in cooperation with the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, urge the federal and provincial governments to work together to provide child care programs that are high quality, inclusive and universally accessible and have a developmental focus.
[2005/08/11/14]
1-72/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.36 be reaffirmed.
8.B.36 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to reinstate age 14 as the minimum working age.
[2008/11/14]
1-73/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.37 be reaffirmed.
8.B.37 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties and the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association to encourage their members to determine, in consultation with employers, labour unions and social service organizations, a local living wage rate sufficient to allow workers to support their families and maintain a safe, healthy standard of living in their community.
[2008/11/14]
1-74/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.38 be reaffirmed.
8.B.38 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fund a study to determine the challenges facing new immigrant students in achieving educational success.
[2008/11/14]
1-75/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.39 be reaffirmed.
8.B.39 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to implement a comprehensive approach to student support services and offer to work with the government and appropriate groups in the process.
[2008/11/14]
1-76/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.40 be reaffirmed.
8.B.40 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fully implement policy, research and development of regional collaborative service delivery to ensure a comprehensive approach to health and learning.
[2008/11/14]
1-77/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.50 be transferred to nonactive policy.
8.B.50 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to unequivocally affirm its intention to maintain responsibility for professional conduct and practice review with the Alberta Teachers’ Association.
[2014]
1-78/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.51 be transferred to nonactive policy.
8.B.51 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to unequivocally affirm its intention to maintain the structure and powers of the Board of Reference as they currently exist, unless proposed changes are approved by the Alberta Teachers’ Association.
[2014]
1-79/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.52 be transferred to nonactive policy.
8.B.52 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to unequivocally affirm its intention to maintain the joint professional and union structure of the Alberta Teachers’ Association and to obtain the approval of the Association for any proposed changes affecting its structure and powers.
[2014]
1-80/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 9.B.7 be reaffirmed.
9.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association take action to oppose the establishment of provincial certification programs that require teachers to complete additional training courses or programs to be eligible for positions in school or system administration.
[2008/11/14]
1-81/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 9.B.8 be reaffirmed.
9.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage prospective school or system administrators to participate in preparation programs offered by the Association to prepare for their future roles.
[2008/11/14]
1-82/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 10.B.1 be reaffirmed.
10.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to amend the Education Act to make teachers employed by charter schools active members of the Association.
[1996/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-83/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 12.B.1 be reaffirmed.
12.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school jurisdictions to develop enforceable standards of conduct for noncertificated staff and volunteers.
[1996/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-84/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 12.B.2 be reaffirmed.
12.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to develop regulations that set standards for the role, supervision and evaluation of paraprofessionals or assistants employed by school boards.
[2005/08/11/14]
1-85/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 13.B.1 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fully fund and mandate school boards to provide optional, 950-hour kindergarten programs taught by certificated teachers for all children who are five years of age by December 31 for whom it is developmentally appropriate.”
13.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fully fund and mandate school boards to provide [full-day] optional, 950-hour kindergarten programs taught by certificated teachers [of 950 hours that are available to] for all children who are five years of age by December 31 for whom it is developmentally appropriate.
[1995/98/2001/04/07/08/11/14]
1-86/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 13.B.2 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to implement a comprehensive approach to early learning (birth to kindergarten) in Alberta and offer to work with the government and appropriate groups in the process.”
13.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to [develop and] implement a comprehensive approach to early learning (birth to kindergarten) in Alberta and offer to work with the government and appropriate groups in the process.
[2008/11/14]
1-87/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.3 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and school boards to promote and provide adequate funding, support, resources and time for teacher professional development related to the impact of distributed, digital and e-learning as well as the use of technology on pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and reporting.”
16.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and school boards to promote and provide adequate funding, support, resources and time for teacher professional development related to the [infusion] impact of distributed, digital and e-learning as well as the use of technology [into] on pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and reporting.
[2000/03/06/09/12/14]
1-88/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.6 be reaffirmed.
16.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to develop policy regulating student use of digital technologies in schools.
[2008/11/14]
1-89/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.7 be reaffirmed.
16.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to develop procedures to involve certificated teachers in the ongoing review, approval and evaluation of the educational suitability of distributed, digital and e-learning resources not produced by certificated Alberta teachers.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13/14]
1-90/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.9 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards, in consultation with the teaching profession, to develop processes for teacher growth, supervision and evaluation for teachers in distributed, digital and e-learning environments that consider their unique teaching contexts.”
16.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards, in consultation with the teaching profession, to develop processes for teacher growth, supervision and evaluation for teachers in distributed, digital and e-learning environments that [are congruent with current Department of Education policy on teacher growth, supervision and evaluation] consider their unique teaching contexts.
[2007/10/13/14]
1-91/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.12 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to establish and implement technology plans that simultaneously address all of the essential conditions for effective and appropriate technology use(s): professional development, infrastructure, software acquisition, technical support and evergreening.”
16.B.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to establish and implement technology plans that simultaneously address all of the essential conditions for effective and appropriate technology [infusion] use(s): professional development, infrastructure, software acquisition, technical support and evergreening.
[1999/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-92/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.18 be reaffirmed.
16.B.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to restore funding for distance education providers in the public education system.
[2014]
1-93/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.19 be reaffirmed.
16.B.19 BE IT RESOLVED, that the professional judgment of teachers should determine the appropriate use of e-assessment programs and tools.
[2014]
1-94/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.20 be reaffirmed.
16.B.20 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to work with teachers to develop a jurisdictional digital rights and responsibility policy that addresses students’ personally owned devices.
[2014]
1-95/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.21 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge public school boards to ensure that when introducing a Bring Your Own Device policy, all students are ensured equal opportunity to use and equitable access to technology resources.”
16.B.21 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge public school boards to ensure that when introducing a [BYOD] Bring Your Own Device policy, all students are ensured [access and] equal opportunity to use and equitable access to technology resources.
[2014]
1-96/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.22 be reaffirmed.
16.B.22 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes the use of current or former student or preservice, active and retired teacher data for profit or secondary uses for commercial purposes.
[2014]
1-97/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.23 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school districts and the Government of Alberta to ensure that privacy protections for current or former student or preservice, active and retired teacher data are directly and publicly supported with the following conditions in agreements entered into with technology service providers or vendors:
…
13. The inclusion of details regarding how the information shall be managed according to the school district’s records retention policies and procedures.”
16.B.23 BE IT RESOLVED, the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school districts and the Government of Alberta to ensure that privacy protections for current or former student or preservice, active and retired teacher data are directly and publicly supported with the following conditions in agreements entered into with technology service providers or vendors:
1. Specification of the purpose of current or former student or preservice, active and retired teacher data collection and the authority of the public school district to enter into the agreement
2. Specification of the types of current or former student or preservice, active and retired teacher data to be transferred or collected
3. The prohibition or limitation on disclosure of current or former student and preservice, active and retired teacher data
4. The prohibition or limitation on the sale or marketing of current or former student or preservice, active and retired teacher information without express parental and/or teacher consent
5. The assurance that public school districts will have exclusive control over data access and mining
6. The prohibition on new or conflicting privacy terms when parents are required to activate an account for their child
7. The allocation of responsibilities for granting parental access and correction capabilities
8. The specification of whether foreign storage and processing is allowed
9. The specification of whether other government agencies in Alberta may have access to the current or former student and preservice, active and retired teacher data
10. The specification of data security and breach notification obligations
11. The prohibition on unilateral modifications of contractual obligations
12. The inclusion of a right for the public school district to audit/inspect vendors for compliance with contractual obligations
13. The inclusion of details regarding how the information shall be managed according to the school district’s records retention policies and procedures.
[2014]
1-98/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.24 be reaffirmed.
16.B.24 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes government funding of for-profit cyber-charter schools.
[2014]
1-99/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.1 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that education funding adequately supports the following supports and services for students with exceptionalities:
1. Coordination of services
2. Professional support services such as inclusive education consulting services and health support services
3. Appropriately trained educational assistants
4. Appropriate materials and equipment, including assistive technology
5. An educational setting appropriate to the learning needs of the student
6. Class size and composition appropriate to the needs of all students
7. Ongoing professional development
8. Assistance with and release time for the development of individual program plans and Success in School plans
9. Program planning time”
17.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that education funding adequately supports the following supports and services for students with [special needs] exceptionalities:
1. Coordination of services
2. Professional support services such as [special] inclusive education consulting services and health support services
3. Appropriately trained educational assistants
4. Appropriate materials and equipment, including assistive technology
5. An educational setting appropriate to the learning needs of the student
6. Class size and composition appropriate to the needs of all students
7. Ongoing professional development
8. Assistance with and release time for the development of individual program plans[, individual education plans] and Success in School plans
9. Program planning time
[1997/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-100/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.3 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that school boards allocate education funds to meet the specific programming requirements of all students with exceptionalities.”
17.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that school boards allocate education funds to meet the specific programming requirements of all students with [special needs] exceptionalities.
[1987/90/93/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-101/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.4 be reaffirmed.
17.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to determine the actual cost of providing adequate learning resources and other educational supports for students with mild and moderate learning disabilities.
[1998/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-102/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.6 be reaffirmed.
17.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage all teachers, including school administrators, to request that classroom placement of students with behavioural disorders that could potentially disrupt teaching and learning in a safe and caring environment occur only when appropriate resources, professional development and support services have been provided.
[1993/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-103/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.7 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to ensure that appropriate supports and services are in place to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities in the school setting.”
17.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to ensure that appropriate supports and services are in place to meet the needs of students with [special needs] exceptionalities in the school setting.
[1993/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-104/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.9 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to take a leadership role in creating a clearinghouse of resources and strategies to support students with exceptionalities.”
17.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to take a leadership role in creating a clearinghouse of resources and strategies to support students with [special needs] exceptionalities.
[2014]
1-105/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.10 be reaffirmed.
17.B.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide appropriate funding for residential care programs and day treatment so that waiting lists for children who are in need of such programs can be eliminated.
[1996/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-106/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.11 be reaffirmed.
17.B.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to increase the capacity of care facilities and other services for students requiring psychiatric care or assessment.
[1996/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-107/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.12 be reaffirmed.
17.B.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that sufficient and sustainable support and funding are available to meet the requirements associated with implementing the Success in Schools for Children and Youth in Care Provincial Protocol Framework.
[2011/14]
1-108/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.13 be reaffirmed.
17.B.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to review the requirements of both individual program plans and Success in School plans to allow for the development of a single plan where students require both.
[2011/14]
1-109/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.5 be reaffirmed.
18.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to promote gender equity in positions where underrepresentation has been identified.
[1990/93/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-110/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.6 be reaffirmed.
18.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to promote gender equity in administrative positions by
1. developing, articulating and communicating promotion policies and equitable selection criteria to all employees;
2. developing and implementing leadership programs that assist and encourage potential leaders to aspire to administrative positions at all levels; and
3. developing and implementing programs that eliminate barriers.
[1990/93/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-111/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.9 be reaffirmed.
18.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Alberta Chambers of Commerce to encourage its members to provide their employees and contractors with compensation above the local living wage rate.
[1999/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-112/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.12 be reaffirmed.
18.B.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to develop job creation programs that lead to employment that provides compensation above the local living wage rate.
[1993/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14]
1-113/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.20 be reaffirmed.
18.B.20 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide appropriate support for the learning of additional languages to prepare students for citizenship in a global society.
[2002/05/08/11/14]
1-114/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 20.B.6 be reaffirmed.
20.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to review the current Area Capacity and Utilization Guidelines so that the rate of capacity of the school reflects its actual capacity to deliver educational programs.
[2005/08/11/14]
1-115/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 20.B.8 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that participation of private-sector interests, including public-private partnerships, in the construction, ownership or operation of a school facility be subject to the following criteria:
. . .
6. All aspects of the management, operation, use and maintenance of the facility must be subject to the direction of the principal and school board.
7. The use of the school facility, including reasonable activity that may affect the building, by teachers, students and staff shall not be encumbered by unreasonable regulation or service charges imposed by the private-sector partner.
8. The construction or renovation of a facility must be aligned with the school board’s infrastructure plan and priorities and must not compromise potential funding for other infrastructure projects identified by the board. Funding for construction or maintenance of a facility must not be contingent upon the school board’s consenting to participate in a public-private partnership.
9. Freehold ownership of the facility must revert to the school board at the conclusion of the project at no additional cost to the school board.
10. Documentation relating to the construction, ownership or operation of the facility must be publicly available.
11. Decisions concerning naming rights and interior/exterior signage must be reserved to the school board and the school community.
12. The criteria above must form an integral and enforceable part of any contract for the construction, ownership or operation of the facility in conjunction with a private-sector interest or partner.
13. Upon completion, an evaluation will occur to determine the cost performance of the project.”
20.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that participation of private-sector interests, including public-private partnerships, in the construction, ownership or operation of a school facility be subject to the following criteria:
. . .
6. All aspects of the management, operation, use and maintenance of the facility must be subject to the direction of the principal and school board.
7. The use of the school facility, including reasonable activity that may affect the building, by teachers, students and staff shall not be encumbered by unreasonable regulation or service charges imposed by the private-sector partner.
[7]8. The construction or renovation of a facility must be aligned with the school board’s infrastructure plan and priorities and must not compromise potential funding for other infrastructure projects identified by the board. Funding for construction or maintenance of a facility must not be contingent upon the school board’s consenting to participate in a public-private partnership.
[8]9. Freehold ownership of the facility must revert to the school board at the conclusion of the project at no additional cost to the school board.
[9]10. Documentation relating to the construction, ownership or operation of the facility must be publicly available.
[10]11. Decisions concerning naming rights and interior/exterior signage must be reserved to the school board and the school community.
[11]12. The criteria above must form an integral and enforceable part of any contract for the construction, ownership or operation of the facility in conjunction with a private-sector interest or partner.
[12]13. Upon completion, an evaluation will occur to determine the cost performance of the project.
[2008/11/14]
1-116/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 20.B.9 be reaffirmed.
20.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that the design and specifications for new school construction and modernization provide ease of access for teachers, students, employees and public requiring devices and accommodations to assist and preserve their mobility, dignity and comfort.
[2014]
1-117/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 20.B.10 be reaffirmed.
20.B.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to ensure that all school board facilities provide ease of access for teachers and other employees requiring devices and accommodations to assist and preserve their mobility, dignity and comfort.
[2014]
2-1/17 (Current Directive)
Red Deer City
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to urge the Government of Canada to ensure that teachers under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada are not required to sign contracts, or other documentation, with faith-based morality or other morality clauses that violate their human rights or the human rights of others.
2-2/17 (Current Directive)
Red Deer City
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that Alberta teachers are not required to sign contracts, or other documentation, with faith-based morality clauses or other morality clauses that violate their human rights or the human rights of others.
2-3/17 (Current Directive)
Red Deer City
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to urge the Government of Canada to ensure that all schools under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada observe all federal and provincial legislation in order to prevent teachers from being subject to any violations of human rights and discriminatory actions by their employer(s).
2-6/17 (Current Directive)
Rocky View
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards/divisions to begin a path of reconciliation with Indigenous people by acknowledging [the Aboriginal lands inhabited by colonization following the playing or singing of Canada’s national anthem] traditional territories at significant school events where appropriate.
2-7/17 (Administrative Directive)
Rocky View
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association distribute binders for local secretaries; political engagement chairs; and diversity, equity and human rights chairs [only via USB sticks, unless print is directly requested by a local] via online access in a members-only area.
2-9/17 (Current Directive)
Unité francophone
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure appropriate funding for all students who require additional assistance in the learning of French and who are eligible to receive French first language instruction as per section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
2-10/17 (Current Directive)
Northern Spirit
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to ensure that exceptional students entering online [and distributed] education or distance education programs, digital and/or e-learning environments are provided with supports and resources necessary to ensure success.
2-11/17 (Current Directive)
Northern Spirit
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to fully fund mental health supports that include access to in-person, accredited mental health professionals.
2-12/17 (Administrative Directive)
Northern Spirit
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association strive to reduce [unnecessary and redundant] paper communication when digital options are both available and sufficient.
2-16/17 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Public Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards and the Government of Alberta to collaboratively [develop] expand, fund and implement [a strategy] strategies for Alberta schools to use and produce renewable energy.
2-22/17 (Administrative Directive)
Calgary Public Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that a printed index to ATA policy, formerly known as section D, be reintroduced to the 2017/18 Members’ Handbook.
2-23/17 (Current Directive)
Calgary Public Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide funding for the creation of [home settlement] additional home–school liaison worker positions specifically designed to support immigrant and refugee families [with school-aged children] ease their transition to the Alberta education system.
2-25/17 (Current Directive)
Pembina Hills
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [lobby] urge the Department of Education to ensure that schools [under] participating in the provincial High School Redesign are adequately and appropriately funded [using a rolling average of credits earned for the most recent three years].
2-26/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.27 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should provide sufficient funding to enable school boards to establish and maintain the following class size maximums:
[—Junior kindergarten: 15 students]
[—Full-day kindergarten: 17 students]
—Junior kindergarten and kindergarten: 15 students
—Grades 1 to 3: 17 students
—Grades 4 to 6: 23 students
—Grades 7 to 9: 25 students
—Grades 10 to 12: 27 students.”
7.A.27 The Government of Alberta should provide sufficient funding to enable school boards to establish and maintain the following class size maximums:
[—Early Childhood Education to Grade 3: 17 students]
—Junior kindergarten: 15 students
—Full-day kindergarten: 17 students
—Grades 1 to 3: 17 students
—Grades 4 to 6: 23 students
—Grades 7 to 9: 25 students
—Grades 10 to 12: 27 students.
[1983/84/85/86/89/96/99/2006/16]
2-27/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 8.A.28 be transferred to policy achieved.
8.A.28 Students infected with the AIDS virus have the right to attend regular classes and to participate fully in the regular educational program.
[1988/98/2004/14]
2-28/17 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the term gender expression be inserted into all Association policies referencing gender identity as appropriate and consistent with legislation.
2-29/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that long range policy 18.A.26 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association supports the establishment of gay–straight and queer–straight alliance groups to create awareness and action that promotes the creation of safe learning environments for all students in Alberta.”
18.A.26 The Alberta Teachers’ Association supports the establishment of gay–straight alliance groups to create awareness and action that promotes the creation of safe learning environments for all students in Alberta [high schools].
[2005/13]
2-30/17 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [advocate to] urge the Department of Education [that] to require students who are home schooled in Alberta [be required] to register with [a] their resident public, separate or francophone school authority.
2-31/17 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to ensure that the history and content of First Nations treaties and Métis settlement agreements are incorporated into teacher inservicing, including information on Indigenous peoples’ inherent rights enshrined in the Canadian Constitution, established through court decisions and as outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
2-33/17 (Current Directive)
Trumpeter
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association advocate for the development, implementation and maintenance of teacher gay–straight/queer–straight alliances in each local.
2-38/17 (Current Directive)
Trumpeter
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to establish and implement policies [and take actions] that provide clear, concise guidelines for use by central office and school-based administrators to enact effective measures to end student abuse of teachers in accordance with federal, provincial and municipal laws.
2-45/17 (Current Directive)
Black Gold Teachers’
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to make the French Language Arts program of studies available to parents and other stakeholders in English and the English Language Arts program of studies available to parents and other stakeholders in French.
3-1/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes programs that advocate for any person in the school to confront and resist those who are presenting an immediate threat to the safety of individuals in the school.
3-2/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to require school boards to report to the government and publicly on how inclusive education funding is being allocated in order to support the learning of students who require individualized programs and supports.
3-3/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to prohibit reparative therapy practices, which purport to “change,” “cure,” “fix” or “repair” an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
3-4/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.1 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association must be the principal partner in making decisions affecting the preparation of teachers: recruitment, selection, admission, institutional preparation, internship, placement and programs of support in the early years of practice.”
2.A.1 The [professional organization] Alberta Teachers’ Association must be [a] the principal partner in making decisions affecting the preparation of teachers: recruitment, selection, admission, institutional preparation, internship, placement and programs of support in the early years of practice.
[1967/87/97/2007]
3-5/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.2 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association provides to prospective education students information on what will be expected of them as teachers and what they can expect in return for their services as teachers.”
2.A.2 The Alberta Teachers’ Association [publicizes, among] provides to prospective education students[,] information on what will be expected of them as teachers and what they can expect in return for their services as teachers.
[1975/78/87/97/2007]
3-6/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.3 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs in Alberta universities, in their primary function of teacher preparation, should be dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning and research.”
2.A.3 [The faculties of education of] Teacher education programs in Alberta universities, in their primary function of teacher preparation, should be dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning and research.
[1970/87/97/2007]
3-7/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.4 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs should be responsible for the design, approval and continuous evaluation of teacher education programs with the direct involvement of the Alberta Teachers’ Association in the decision-making process.”
2.A.4 [The] Teacher education programs should be responsible for the design, approval and continuous evaluation of teacher education programs [are primarily the responsibility of faculties of education of Alberta universities] with the direct involvement of the Alberta Teachers’ Association in the decision-making process.
[1970/87/97/2007]
3-8/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.5 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should provide teacher education that promotes collegial, collaborative, reflective professional relationships and practice.”
2.A.5 [Faculties of education of] Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should provide teacher education that promotes collegial, collaborative, reflective professional relationships and practice.
[1997/2007]
3-9/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.6 be amended to read—
“The administration of teacher education programs in Alberta universities should ensure that all academic staff members
1. are certificated teachers;
2. have demonstrated excellence in teaching experience in elementary or secondary school; and
3. maintain currency through frequent contacts with schools and teachers through such means as classroom visits, collaborative research, attendance at conventions and other meetings, and membership in specialist councils.”
2.A.6 The administration of [faculties of education] teacher education programs in Alberta universities should ensure that all academic staff members
1. are certificated teachers;
2. have demonstrated excellence in teaching experience in elementary or secondary school; and
3. [have] maintain currency through frequent contacts with schools and teachers through such means as classroom visits, collaborative research, attendance at conventions and other meetings, and membership in specialist councils.
[1973/74/79/84/87/97/2007]
3-10/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.7 be amended to read—
“Alberta school boards should cooperate with teacher education programs in Alberta universities to facilitate secondments of education teaching staff to a variety of positions in Alberta school systems.”
2.A.7 Alberta school boards should cooperate with [the faculties of education of] teacher education programs in Alberta universities to facilitate secondments of [faculty of] education teaching staff to a variety of positions in Alberta school systems.
[1987/97/2007]
3-11/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.8 be amended to read—
“The selection criteria for entry into preservice teacher education programs in Alberta universities should be based on factors that research has demonstrated to be relevant to teaching success.”
2.A.8 The selection criteria for entry into [faculties of education of] preservice teacher education programs in Alberta universities should be based on [academic and other] factors that research has demonstrated to be relevant to teaching success.
[1978/83/87/97/2007]
3-12/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.9 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should structure their programs to emphasize skill development in the areas of planning for teaching, identifying and responding to learner needs, pedagogical practice, assessment and reporting methods, clear communication and classroom management.”
2.A.9 [The Alberta faculties of education should emphasize teacher education] Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should structure their programs to emphasize skill development in the areas of [communication skills, classroom management skills, day-to-day routines, parent interview techniques, discipline and reporting procedures] planning for teaching, identifying and responding to learner needs, pedagogical practice, assessment and reporting methods, clear communication and classroom management.
[1983/87/97/2007/16]
3-13/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.10 be amended to read—
“The field experience component of the bachelor of education degree program must
1. be the equivalent of not less than 13 weeks of full-time classroom-based experience,
2. have objectives and procedures established jointly by the universities in consultation with the profession and in accordance with provincial certification requirements and
3. require selection of cooperating teachers as defined in Association policy.”
2.A.10 The field experience component of the bachelor of education degree program must
1. be the equivalent of not less than 13 weeks of full-time [school] classroom-based experience,
2. have objectives and procedures established jointly by the universities in consultation with the profession and in accordance with provincial certification requirements and
3. require selection of cooperating teachers as defined in Association policy.
[1983/87/97/2007]
3-14/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.11 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association cooperates with the teacher education programs in Alberta, the Department of Education, other relevant government departments and the Alberta School Boards Association in efforts to provide high-quality field experience for student teachers.”
2.A.11 The Alberta Teachers’ Association cooperates with the [universities] teacher education programs in Alberta, the Department of Education[;], [the Department of Human Services; the Department of International and Intergovernmental Relations] other relevant government departments[;] and the Alberta School Boards Association in efforts to provide high-quality field experience for student teachers.
[1978/83/87/97/2007]
3-15/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.12 be amended to read—
“An effective field experience program must incorporate the following basic features:
1. A graduated set of classroom-based field experiences extended throughout the teacher preparation program
2. Appropriate orientation of the student teacher to the school, the system and the profession
3. An appropriate orientation to and opportunity to practice each of the knowledge, skills, attributes and competencies required of teachers set out in the Teaching Quality Standard.
4. Procedures that will provide for effective evaluation of student teachers during each phase of the field experience program
5. An opportunity for a field experience in both rural and urban settings
6. Supervision and evaluation consistent with Association policy
7. Each field experience connected to a specific on-campus course
8. Participation by the Alberta Teachers’ Association in the resolution of professional conduct disputes related to field experience programs in schools
9. An appeal procedure for students who are unsuccessful in their field experiences and a remediation plan, developed by the teacher preparation program and provided to the cooperating teacher, for those students who must repeat a practicum
10. Evaluation of student teacher performance as a shared responsibility of cooperating teachers and preservice teacher education program personnel, provided cooperating teachers have the major responsibility for final evaluation
11. Safeguards to ensure that the field experience is not compromised by activities related to teacher recruitment”
2.A.12 An effective field experience program must incorporate the following basic features:
1. A graduated set of classroom-based field experiences extended throughout the teacher preparation program
2. Appropriate orientation of the student teacher to the school, the system and the profession
3. An appropriate orientation to and opportunity to practice each of the knowledge, skills, attributes and competencies required of teachers set out in the Teaching Quality Standard.
4. Procedures that will provide for effective evaluation of student teachers during each phase of the field experience program
5. An opportunity for a field experience in both rural and urban settings
6. Supervision and evaluation consistent with Association policy
7. Each field experience connected to a specific on-campus course
8. Participation by the Alberta Teachers’ Association in the resolution of professional conduct disputes related to field experience programs in schools
9. An appeal procedure for students who are unsuccessful in their field experiences and a remediation plan, developed by the teacher preparation program and provided to the cooperating teacher, for those students who must repeat a practicum
10. Evaluation of student teacher performance as a shared responsibility of cooperating teachers and [education faculties] preservice teacher education program personnel, provided cooperating teachers have the major responsibility for final evaluation
11. Safeguards to ensure that the field experience is not compromised by activities related to teacher recruitment
[1987/94/97/2007/16]
3-16/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.13 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta must provide the funding necessary to fully support comprehensive and effective internship programs.”
2.A.13 The Government of Alberta must provide the funding necessary to [provide excellent] fully support comprehensive and effective [field experience and] internship programs.
[1981/82/83/86/87/97/2007]
3-17/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.14 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta must provide the funding necessary to fully support comprehensive and effective field experience programs which include
1. inservice opportunities for cooperating teachers,
2. travel and expense allowances for student teachers that ensure equitable supports regardless of location of cooperating school,
3. ongoing communication with all personnel involved in field experiences,
4. personnel to provide consultant services to cooperating teachers and student teachers,
5. compensation for cooperating teachers and
6. teacher secondments to teacher preparation programs in Alberta universities as field experience associates.”
2.A.14 [The Government of Alberta should make sufficient resources available for field experience programs to provide] The Government of Alberta must provide the funding necessary to fully support comprehensive and effective field experience programs which include
1. inservice opportunities for cooperating teachers,
2. travel and expense allowances for student teachers that ensure [equal treatment] equitable supports regardless of location of cooperating school,
3. ongoing communication [programs for] with all personnel involved in field experiences,
4. [adequate faculty] personnel to provide consultant services to cooperating teachers and student teachers,
5. [adequate] compensation for cooperating teachers and
6. teacher secondments to teacher preparation programs in Alberta universities as field experience associates [to the faculties of education of Alberta universities for field experience programs].
[1987/97/2007]
3-18/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.15 be reaffirmed.
2.A.15 Student teachers participating in any field experience program should be evaluated by a pass/fail method that is supported by written descriptions of performance.
[1987/97/2007]
3-19/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.16 be amended to read—
“Criteria for the selection of cooperating teachers for field experience programs should be
1. possession of a bachelor of education degree or its equivalent and a permanent Alberta teaching certificate;
2. three or more years of successful teaching experience;
3. ability to project a favourable image of the teaching profession;
4. ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal skills and to apply mentoring, communication and supervisory skills effectively;
5. ability to analyze and evaluate teaching and learning skills effectively;
6. willingness to participate in meetings, consultation, seminars and other activities related to field experience; and
7. possession of active or associate membership in the Association.”
2.A.16 Criteria for the selection of cooperating teachers for field experience programs should be
1. possession of a bachelor of education degree or its equivalent and a permanent Alberta teaching certificate;
2. three or more years of successful teaching experience;
3. ability to project a favourable image of the teaching profession;
4. ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal skills and to apply mentoring, communication and supervisory skills effectively;
5. ability to analyze and evaluate teaching and learning skills effectively;
6. willingness to participate in meetings, consultation, seminars and other activities related to field experience; and
7. possession of active or associate membership in the Association.
[1987/97/2007]
3-20/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.17 be reaffirmed.
2.A.17 Cooperating teachers’ involvement in field experience programs and activities must be voluntary with decisions about participation being made only at the school level by the teacher in consultation with the principal.
[1976/81/87/97/2007/16]
3-21/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.18 be reaffirmed.
2.A.18 Prior to the implementation of any field experience program, sufficient resources, including time and inservice, are to be provided so that school-based certificated personnel can meet regular commitments to students and program commitments to student teachers.
[1976/81/87/97/2007]
3-22/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.19 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association must be the principal partner in decisions that determine and implement criteria and procedures for the recruitment and selection of cooperating teachers.”
2.A.19 The Alberta Teachers’ Association must be [a] the principal partner in decisions that determine and implement criteria and procedures for the recruitment and selection of cooperating teachers.
[1973/78/83/87/97/2007]
3-23/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.20 be reaffirmed.
2.A.20 Honoraria for cooperating teachers should be
1. provided by the Government of Alberta through special grants administered by the universities and
2. based on a formula that contains factors such as teacher average salaries and the amount of time devoted to the field experience program.
[1983/86/87/97/2007]
3-24/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.21 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association supports the secondment of practising teachers to teacher education programs in Alberta universities on an annual basis for up to two years for the purpose of assisting with the implementation of field experience programs.”
2.A.21 The Alberta Teachers’ Association supports the secondment of practising teachers to [faculties of education of] teacher education programs in Alberta universities on an annual basis for up to two years for the purpose of assisting with the implementation of field experience programs.
[1983/87/97/2007]
3-25/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.22 be amended to read—
“Teachers seconded to teacher education programs in Alberta universities to assist in the design and implementation of field experience programs should have written agreements with their employers guaranteeing their return to positions no less favourable than those they held immediately prior to the effective date of their secondment.”
2.A.22 Teachers seconded to [a faculty of education at an] teacher education programs in Alberta [university] universities to assist in the design and implementation of field experience programs should have [a] written agreements [that guarantees the return of the seconded teacher] with their employers guaranteeing their return to [a] positions no less favourable than [that] those they held immediately prior to the effective date of their secondment.
[1987/97/2007]
3-26/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.23 be amended to read—
“The preparation of a teacher for initial certification requires
1. general education, subject preparation, study of pedagogical strategies and field experiences;
2. a teacher education program based on a professional practice standard determined by the profession;
3. instruction in the legal, ethical and professional nature of teaching, with an emphasis on the services, structure and function of the Alberta Teachers’ Association;
4. university entrance standards equivalent to those of other faculties;
5. a minimum of four years of university-level study beyond recognized university entrance, provided that a degree has been earned; and
6. at least two of the university years, which include all of the pedagogical strategies and the field experience prerequisite, to be taken in a preservice teacher education program where the university assumes total authority and direct responsibility for the teacher education program including admission of students, program requirements, program review and approval, course content and evaluation, course delivery, placement and supervision of students in the field experience, and conferral of the degree.”
2.A.23 The preparation of a teacher for initial certification requires
1. general education, subject preparation, study of pedagogical strategies and field experiences;
2. a teacher education program based on a professional practice standard determined by the profession;
3. instruction in the legal, ethical and professional nature of teaching, with an emphasis on the services, structure and function of the Alberta Teachers’ Association;
4. university entrance standards equivalent to those of other faculties;
5. a minimum of four years of university-level study beyond recognized university entrance, provided that a degree has been earned; and
6. at least two of the university years, which include all of the pedagogical strategies and the field experience prerequisite, to be taken in a [university faculty of] preservice teacher education program where the university [faculty of education] assumes total authority and direct responsibility for the teacher education program including admission of students, program requirements, program review and approval, course content and evaluation, course delivery, placement and supervision of students in the field experience, and conferral of the degree[; and
7. at least half of the minimum four years of university preparation to be common for all teachers regardless of specialization].
[1967/70/78/87/97/04/07]
3-27/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.24 be reaffirmed.
2.A.24 Teachers require only one teaching certificate and all teachers have the same certificate.
[1967/87/97/2007]
3-28/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.25 be reaffirmed.
2.A.25 The Alberta Teachers’ Association accepts responsibility for the issuance of teaching certificates and the suspension or cancellation of certificates on grounds of incompetence or unprofessional conduct.
[1967/87/97/2007]
3-29/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.26 be amended to read—
“Requirements for permanent certification of teachers prepared in Alberta or whose first certification is in Alberta shall be the successful completion of one full school year of teaching experience or equivalent in an internship.”
2.A.26 Requirements for permanent certification of teachers prepared in Alberta or whose first certification is in Alberta shall be the successful completion of one full school year of teaching experience or equivalent [of] in an internship.
[1967/87/97/2007]
3-30/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.27 be transferred to policy achieved.
2.A.27 All candidates for Alberta certification must be required to meet the same or equivalent certification standards as those required for Alberta-educated teachers.
[1982/83/86/87/97/2007]
3-31/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.28 be reaffirmed.
2.A.28 Any teacher returning to teaching after an absence of five continuous years should be required to meet the minimum certification requirement in effect at the time of return.
[1972/77/82/87/97/2007]
3-32/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.29 be deleted.
2.A.29 The use of letters of authority should not be expanded.
[1992/97/2007]
3-33/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.30 be amended to read—
“Only persons holding a valid teaching certificate should be permitted to serve in positions such as school counsellors and school librarians.”
2.A.30 Only persons holding a valid teaching certificate should be permitted to serve [as] in positions such as school counsellors and school librarians.
[1967/69/70/73/78/83/87/97/2007]
3-34/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.31 be reaffirmed.
2.A.31 An effective internship must incorporate the following basic features:
1. Appropriate teaching opportunities (for one full school year or equivalent) that allow the intern to experience a full range of in-school teaching assignments, such an assignment to be initially no more than 40 per cent of a regular teaching load and in the later portion of the internship no more than 80 per cent
2. An opportunity to observe and/or participate in administrative, curriculum, policy, extracurricular and other appropriate activities at both the school and school system levels
3. Supervision and evaluation consistent with Association policy
4. Active membership in the Association
5. An Association inservice program meeting intern and school system needs associated with the internship program
6. Successful completion of the internship program leading to permanent professional certification
[1987/97/2007]
3-35/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.32 be reaffirmed.
2.A.32 A recommendation on permanent certification should be made by a panel of at least three certificated persons, which shall include representation appointed by the Association.
[1972/77/80/85/88/97/2007]
3-36/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.33 be amended to read—
“School authorities should ensure that no person be permitted to commence teaching in a school of this province until issued an Alberta teaching credential.”
2.A.33 [The Alberta Teachers’ Association attempts to] School authorities should ensure that no person be permitted to commence teaching in a school of this province until issued an Alberta teaching [certificate] credential.
[1967/68/69/74/79/84/87/90/97/2007]
3-37/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.34 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should limit the right to grant degrees in education to teacher education programs recognized by the Alberta Teachers’ Association.”
2.A.34 The Government of Alberta should limit the right to grant degrees in education to [accredited] teacher education programs recognized by the Alberta Teachers’ Association.
[1987/90/95/97/2007/11]
3-38/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.35 be amended to read—
“Members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association should participate only in field experiences offered by preservice teacher education programs recognized by the Alberta Teachers’ Association.”
2.A.35 Members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association should participate only in field experiences offered by [accredited and/or transfer programs] preservice teacher education programs recognized by the Alberta Teachers’ Association.
[1995/97/2007/11]
3-39/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.36 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should ensure that faculty members associated with the education program emphasize and model the application of current educational theory to teaching practice.”
2.A.36 [Faculties of education of] Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should ensure that faculty members associated with the education program emphasize and model the application of current educational theory to teaching practice.
[1993/96/97/2007]
3-40/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.37 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should ensure that wherever possible school-based administrators are not used as faculty consultants/advisors for field experience assignments in the schools in which they are employed.”
2.A.37 [The institutions with Alberta teacher] Teacher education programs [recognized by the Association] in Alberta universities should ensure that wherever possible school-based administrators are not used as faculty consultants/advisors for field experience assignments in the schools in which they are employed.
[1991/94/97/2007/16]
3-41/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.38 be deleted.
2.A.38 The preparation of teachers should include elements that help them to deal with the socio-economic and ethnocultural diversity of students.
[1997/2007]
3-42/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.39 be deleted.
2.A.39 Alberta universities should ensure that their teacher education programs prepare all teachers for the inclusion of students with special needs in regular classes.
[1986/89/92/95/98/2002/07]
3-43/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.40 be reaffirmed.
2.A.40 It is a joint responsibility of the governments of Canada and Alberta to ensure that funding is available for the development and implementation of teacher education programs that support the success of Indigenous students.
[1989/92/95/98/2006/07/13]
3-44/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.41 be deleted.
2.A.41 Institutions with accredited Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association should develop and implement, in consultation with Indigenous peoples, teacher education programs to support the success of Indigenous students.
[1989/92/95/98/2007/13]
3-45/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.42 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should provide expanded opportunities for postgraduate education programs in the following ways:
1. Off-site courses
2. Flexible scheduling
3. Modified residency requirements
4. Portability of course credits
5. Extended time limits
6. Alternate delivery”
2.A.42 Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should provide expanded opportunities for [further] postgraduate education programs in the following ways:
1. Off-site courses
2. Flexible scheduling
3. Modified residency requirements
4. Portability of course credits
5. Extended time limits
6. Alternate delivery
[1991/94/97/2000/07]
3-46/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.43 be deleted.
2.A.43 Alberta universities should develop and implement components in their teacher education programs that will prepare teachers to deal with multigrade classrooms.
[1994/97/2000/07]
3-47/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.44 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should provide programs that incorporate and integrate a balance of
1. high-quality undergraduate teacher education programs with strong field experience components,
2. service to the professional teaching community through continuing professional development opportunities and
3. established research and graduate study programs.”
2.A.44 [Faculties of education of] Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should provide [teacher education] programs that incorporate and integrate a balance of
1. high-quality undergraduate teacher education programs with strong field experience components,
2. service to the professional teaching community through continuing professional development opportunities and
3. established research and graduate study programs.
[1995/98/2001/07]
3-48/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.45 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should require all faculty to participate in the field experiences component of the teacher education program.”
2.A.45 [Faculties of education of] Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should require all faculty to participate in the field experiences component of the teacher education program.
[1998/2001/04/07]
3-49/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.46 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should give equal recognition, for the purposes of merit, promotion and tenure, to
1. participation in the undergraduate preparation of students, including involvement in the field experiences program; and
2. research and writing, and participation in graduate studies programs.”
2.A.46 [Faculties of education of] Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should give equal recognition, for the purposes of merit, promotion and tenure, to
1. participation in the undergraduate preparation of students, including involvement in the field experiences program; and
2. research and writing, and participation in graduate studies programs.
[1992/95/98/2001/04/07]
3-50/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.47 be deleted.
2.A.47 The faculties of education should promote awareness of gendered practices in schools and develop and implement effective strategies to ensure inclusive instructional practices are addressed in teacher preparation programs.
[2007/10]
3-51/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.48 be deleted.
2.A.48 The faculties of education should ensure that preservice preparation of all teachers includes strategies for teaching a wide range of learners, including those with special needs.
[1995/98/2002/12]
3-52/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.49 be amended to read—
“Substantive changes in field experience programs occur only with consultation and approval of the Association.”
2.A.49 Substantive changes in field experience programs occur only with consultation and approval of [teachers, acting through Association representatives] the Association.
[1991/94/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
3-53/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.50 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should collaborate with the Association to establish and maintain a program of support which includes instruction in the legal, ethical and professional nature of teaching with an emphasis on the services, structure and function of the Association.”
2.A.50 [Institutions with teacher]Teacher education programs [recognized by the Association] in Alberta universities should collaborate with the Association to establish and maintain a program of support which includes instruction in the legal, ethical and professional nature of teaching with an emphasis on the services, structure and function of the Association.
[2004/07/10/13/16]
3-54/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.51 be amended to read—
“Teacher education programs in Alberta universities should ensure that content related to classroom management, curriculum, ethics and law is delivered by instructors who hold or are eligible to hold a teaching certificate in Alberta.”
2.A.51 Teacher education programs [recognized by the Association] in Alberta universities should ensure that content related to classroom management, curriculum, ethics and law is delivered by instructors who hold or are eligible to hold a teaching certificate in Alberta.
[2013/16]
3-55/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
Teachers assisting in the design and implementation of field experience programs at teacher education programs in Alberta universities should be released for this purpose by their employers on secondment without having to incur reduced compensation, change of full-time equivalency, change in contract status or reduction in any benefits deriving from their employment.
3-56/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
Teacher education programs in Alberta should ensure that the preparation of teachers to work with a diversity of students is comprehensive and includes elements that prepare teachers to
1. respond to the socioeconomic, ethnocultural and linguistic diversity of students;
2. support the success of Indigenous students;
3. plan effectively for the inclusion of students with exceptionalities in inclusive learning environments;
4. implement strategies for teaching a wide range of learners, including those with exceptionalities in inclusive settings;
5. implement effective instructional practices within multigrade classrooms; and
6. recognize gendered practices in schools and develop and implement effective instructional strategies that recognize and respect the range of gender and sexual identities.
3-57/17 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
All funds held by the Alberta Teachers’ Association or in trust for the benefit of teachers should be invested in a manner that both identifies and manages environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks by
1. integrating ESG risk factors into the continued evaluation of potential investments,
2. being an active shareholder in order to influence corporate decision making and
3. taking a responsible and active approach to voting shares.
3-58/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge all cosponsors and administrators, where appropriate, of funds held in trust for the benefit of teachers to invest in a manner that both identifies and manages environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks by
1. integrating ESG risk factors into the continued evaluation of potential investments,
2. being an active shareholder in order to influence corporate decision making and
3. taking a responsible and active approach to voting shares.
3-59/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association affirm the importance of constitutionally established denominational education and support the legitimacy [and value] of denominational education provided by Roman Catholic separate school boards as a vital component of Alberta’s public education system, insofar as they operate in accordance with human rights legislation.
3-60/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge separate school boards, notwithstanding their denominational rights, to treat all teachers equitably relative to their employment rights.
3-61/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Roman Catholic school boards to recognize and respect the right of their teachers to exercise their individual professional judgment with regard to religious instruction and permeation of religion in the planning and teaching of lessons, evaluation of students, the selection of learning resources, and professional development.
3-62/17 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association assume responsibility for operation of the online programs and services provided by the 2Learn.ca Education Society effective 2017 09 01.
3-63/17 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to increase the intermediate staff complement in the Teacher Welfare program area by one to assist in the collecting and analysis of financial data from the Alberta government and provincewide statistics on conditions of members’ professional practice.
3-64/17 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to support the implementation of the Education Act.
3-65/17 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds for the evaluation of the Staff Relations Service pilot program.
3-66/17 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to establish a committee to review the current vision, mandate, structure, governance, operation, financing and programming of teachers’ conventions.
3-67/17 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to offer a matching grant program to provide teachers the opportunity to develop a community of practice using an inquiry model on an issue of relevance to them.
3-68/17 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association pilot a Strategic Leadership Seminar pilot course during Summer Conference which would build the strategic planning capacity of Association subgroups.
3-69/17 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association undertake case studies to examine teachers’ responses to the challenges and opportunities posed by complex student populations through the use of online education initiatives.
3-70/17 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide support to Public Interest Alberta to undertake a poverty awareness campaign.
4-1/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to inform participants in surveys, tests and examinations of any intent to use paradata or process data (data that captures users’ actions) prior to the collection of that data and to seek informed voluntary consent for paradata or process data capture and use.
4-2/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to refrain from collecting paradata or process data through any activity where participation by students or teachers is mandatory.
4-3/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require disclosure to participants of any prior arrangements or intentions regarding the secondary use of data obtained through testing, surveys or other research methodologies.
4-4/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to meaningfully involve the Association in a formal and transparent consultation and approval process respecting the secondary use of any data collected through research activities it funds involving teachers and/or students.
4-5/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to meaningfully involve the Association in the development of Alberta’s representations to agencies or bodies responsible for developing and administering national and international assessments or research studies in which the province’s students and/or teachers are expected to participate.
4-6/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to withdraw from participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development-supported research “Closing the Achievement Gap for Indigenous Students.”
4-7/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to assess the workload burden implications and system level costs for the required participation of students, teachers, principals and district staff to support the International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS) 2018.
4-8/17 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to immediately undertake a review of senior high school funding with the objective of developing a model that would provide adequate, appropriate, equitable resources in amounts responsive to the needs of the province’s diverse schools. ❚
