ATA PD

If you’re heading to an ATA Specialist Council event this year, we want to help offset some of the cost!

You can apply for the ATA Specialist Council Conference Grant until 4:00 PM on September 30th for the chance to receive $500. It’s as easy as visiting https://bit.ly/3z5g669 and filling out the application.

Please note this grant can only be used for an ATA Specialist Council event.

Registration information coming soon!!

🌟 Attention Substitute Teachers! 🌟

Don't miss out on the Alberta Teachers’ Association's Annual Conference for Substitute Teachers! This event is your chance to enhance your professional skills and connect with fellow educators.

🗓️ Date: Friday, October 18 – Saturday, October 19, 2024

📍 Location: Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton

Join us for two days of invaluable professional development and networking opportunities. Register now and be part of this fantastic event!

https://teachers.ab.ca/events/substitute-teachers-conference

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Why AI Won’t Replace Teachers As Motivators AI won't replace teachers as motivators but it can help support them. Synergy between the social emotional learning skills of teachers and the efficiencies of AI is key.

Join us in building an inclusive future! Through our resources and research, we aim to provide the most reliable and up-to-date tools and information for 2SLGBTQI people & communities, service providers, schools, and companies.

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Happy Friday Everyone! We hope to see you at the Outdoor Learning Conference in Banff this weekend!

For our new ATA colleagues recently graduated from education programs who are beginning their teaching careers as substitute teachers, we welcome you and thank you for your valuable contributions! To support your success, the ATA Substitute Teacher Committee procured the development of a great PD session from Andrea Mishio entitled, "Tips to Being a Remarkable Sub" which has many excellent strategies and tips. Visit the ATA PD YouTube channel for more sessions (in English and French) for our ATA members serving as substitute teachers. Please share with your colleagues!

Tips to Being a Remarkable Substitute Teacher - Andrea Mishio

✈️ 🌍Want to do an AMAZING short-term exchange next school year? Register for a 💐spring virtual information session and learn about all the amazing possibilities waiting for you.

Register today! https://bit.ly/4aCI5rl

Here are just a few of our upcoming PD sessions we have. Check out our website for more Professional Development opportunities.

🆕 Beginning Teacher Network Workshop! All Teachers 👩🏽‍🏫new to the profession are encouraged to attend.

Preparing for the Hiring Season
Virtual | April 17 | 4pm - 5pm

This session will focus on the knowledge, skills, and resources you need to navigate the hiring process with confidence and professionalism. Whether you are a recent graduate or transitioning into teaching from another line of work, this session will provide you with guidance as you progress in your teaching career.

Register Today! https://bit.ly/3POAoG8

Alberta Education students, this Saturday, April 6 the The Alberta Teachers' Association is offering a FREE PD event in Edmonton with lots of sessions by expert teachers, breakfast and lunch, and the chance to win awesome prizes (including a $100 Visa gift card)! Find out more and register at https://atascyeg2024.sched.com/

💡 🧠 Join us for an evening of Appies and Insights ❗

Dr. Phil McRae and Chris Gonsalvez will lead participants through a discussion of prevalent forces affecting schools and how these forces impact the work of leadership.

These events are free to attend and run from 4:30 - 7:15pm

Upcoming event dates and locations:

April 23 | Bonnyville | Centennial Centre
April 29 | Lethbridge | Coast Lethbridge Hotel
April 30 | Red Deer | River Bend Golf and Recreation Area
May 27 | Fort McMurray | Quality Hotel and Conference Centre

Space is limited so save your seat today! http://tiny.cc/AppiesAndInsights

uLead 2023 - Dr. Steve Munby - Imperfect Leadership Here is Dr. Steve Munby's keynote presentation from uLead 2023 where he speaks about the lessons contained in his book "Imperfect Leadership".For the present...

Each of us has our own story shaped by our upbringing 🗺️, family dynamics 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧, and passions 🎭 🏒 🩰. It's crucial to recognize and celebrate these differences. We're curious to know how you foster diversity in your classrooms. Feel free to share your celebration strategies in the comments 🎉!

🤔 What's it like being Black on the Prairies ❓

This teaching guide is a multimedia presentation of articles, essays, stories, audio, music and poetry that will take you on an exploration of Black life on the Prairies; past, present and future.

Download your copy 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3uj7WVp

💖Alberta’s teachers want to wish a very happy Valentine's Day to ALL of our incredible students! 💌

Whether you’re two spirit, gay, bi, straight, trans, non-binary, cis-gender, q***r, questioning or if labels aren’t your thing, we want you to know that YOU ARE AWESOME and deserve to be loved just the way you are. 💕

We know that growing up can be tough and events like Valentine’s Day can be difficult. 😥 Remember, you’re not alone. Your teachers are here to listen and support you. 🥰

You can also contact the Kids Help Phone by texting CONNECT to 686868 or by calling 1-800-668-6868 any time of day, any day of the year. 📱

This Valentine's Day, we’re celebrating love in every colour of the rainbow. We see you, we’re proud of you, and we’re here to support you! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩶🤍🩷🩵🤎🖤

Education Students: Join us for a morning of FREE online learning on Saturday, February 3 from 8:45 am – 12:15 pm. Attend webinars offered by subject experts, learn about The Alberta Teachers' Association's specialist councils, and win prizes (including $100 Visa gift cards)!!!

Register at https://atasconline2024.sched.com/

📣 Educators, don't miss "Plug Into Learning" tech conference! 📅 March 15-16, 2024 📍 Canmore, Alberta. Interested in AI, environmental STEM, productivity tools like Google or Canva, robotics, and more? Our ATA specialist council is tailored for K-12 educators, featuring top speakers & 27 sessions. Enjoy meals, exclusive SWAG, and network with industry leaders!

Register now! 🔗 Tell your colleagues! Limited space remaining!

https://bit.ly/plugintolearning

Do you know any students who 💓 getting social on social? The MediaSmarts Teen Fact-Checking Network is now in Canada 🍁!

MediaSmarts is looking for youth participants between the ages of 13-18 years-old who are social media savvy and interested in storytelling to make compelling videos highlighting the importance of fact-checking for TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to learn from and work with digital media literacy and communications experts and will be given an honorarium and certificate at the completion of the project.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2024

Learn more and apply 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/TFCN-C

Alberta Education Students: Join us for a morning of FREE online learning on Saturday, February 3 from 8:45 am – 12:15 pm. Attend webinars offered by subject experts, learn about The Alberta Teachers' Association's specialist councils, and win prizes!

Register at https://atasconline2024.sched.com/

School Leadership | Ulead uLead is the premier School Leadership conference in Alberta. This conference serves over 1000 school leaders world wide and is held annually in the Canadian Rockies in Beautiful Banff, Alberta.

Current & aspiring school and division leaders:
Sign-up for these LeadMeet speaker series events brought to you by the The Alberta Teachers' Association 's Council for School Leadership:
• Edmonton - Jan 25 – bit.ly/YEGLeadMeetJan2024
• Calgary – Feb 1 – bit.ly/YYCLeadMeetFeb2024

📢New Resource Alert ❗

Do you have Ukrainian Newcomer students in your classroom❓

The Supporting Ukrainian Newcomer Students and Their Families in Alberta Schools is a resource with useful ready-to-use and practical strategies for teachers to help Ukrainian newcomer students overcome barriers and cultural changes in Alberta.

The resource is specifically tailored to meet the needs of Alberta teachers who welcome Ukrainian newcomers into their classrooms. The content was created by teachers who represent various grade levels and areas, in bilingual and non-bilingual settings. Content includes information about education in Ukraine, common challenges and stressors, trauma and trauma-informed practice and an appendix for parents and students to use.

Download your copy 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3SgO9PG

This kit and many more like it are available for free through the ATA library!

New today in your ATA Library: 3Doodler EDU Start Learning Pack (12 x 3D Printing Pens) https://library.teachers.ab.ca/Presto/search/SearchResults.aspx?q=M0Rvb2RsZXIgRURVIFN0YXJ0IExlYXJuaW5nIFBhY2sgKDEyIHggM0QgUGVucyk%3d&so=eyJTZWFyY2hUZXh0IjoiQ1RORWIyOWtiR1Z5SUVWRVZTQlRkR0Z5ZENCTVpXRnlibWx1WnlCUVlXTnJJQ2d4TWlCNElETkVJRkJsYm5NcCIsIkNvbnRyb2xJZCI6ImFkdlNjcmVlbkNvbnRyb2xJZF8xMDU2NSIsIk9wdGlvbnMiOltdfQ%3d%3d Contact our library to borrow it today! [email protected]

📚🍎 Join us at the Substitute Teachers' Conference in Calgary on October 20-21! 🗓️
🚨 Hurry, early bird registration is only $40 until September 29, 2023! Don't miss out! 🕒
💼 Dive into enriching sessions and connect with fellow educators. Register now: https://bit.ly/2023-STC
⏰ Mark your calendar - the registration deadline is October 15, 2023. Secure your spot today! 📝