Features

Changes to Teacher Salary Qualifications Principles
Important changes have been made to the Principles for the Evaluation of Years of Teacher Education for Salary Purposes. The changes increase the number of international universities whose courses are recognized for salary purposes. Read more.

Minister Hancock delivers sweet tweet to teachers
Fears of losing up to 600 teaching positions across the Alberta have been allayed. On July 7 Education Minister Dave Hancock announced that the provincial government will provide school boards with funding to cover the 2.92 per cent teachers’ salary increase effective September 1, 2010. Read more.

Applying for EI Benefits - Important Notice for Teachers
The Association provides advice to teachers who have questions about Employment Insurance (EI) or who need help in filing claims. Association staff will also represent teachers appealing decisions of the Employment Insurance Commission. For assistance on Employment Insurance matters, teachers should contact Teacher Welfare. Read More

Do you have a temporary or probationary contract?
At this time of year, teachers with temporary and probationary contracts often wonder what will happen with their contracts at the end of the school year and whether they will have contracts for next year. Read More

ATA NEWS June 15, 2010
Lost your copy of the ATA NEWS, prefer to read online? Read the June 15th edition by following the links below.

• Province moves forward on inclusive education system
• Q & A - Advice sought about reducing teaching staff
• Moot Points - The magic of lychee
• Cartoon

New Documentation Required for Travel to Cuba
Effective May 1, 2010, the Cuban government requires all travellers entering the country to have proof of valid travel insurance. Read More

Retirering? - Retire in Style
What are our retirees up to since retirement? Be sure to browse through our "News and Views - Spring 2010" and read articles about new adventures from around the world.

Renew Your Annual Specialist Council Membership for 2009/10
All active members of the ATA are entitled to one no-charge annual membership in the specialist council of their choice. On August 31, 2008/09 memberships obtained through this program will expire. Act now to renew your membership for the 2009/10 school year.

Calendar of Events

Thursday, September 16, 2010; 5:15 PM
Local Council Meeting; Alder Flats Legion.