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[Amendments shown in red were made during the debate of the resolution at the Assembly.]
1-1/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.1 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta Education to re-implement the written component for the science diploma examination.”
CARRIED
1.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta Education to re-implement the written component[s] for the science [and math] diploma examination[s].
[2015]
1-2/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.4 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to eliminate any board policy that requires teachers to report to parents results of an externally imposed assessment of student learning.
[2009/12/15]
1-3/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.5 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“The Government of Alberta should ensure that its curriculum development process includes collaboration, consultation and communication with the teaching profession in order to meet the needs of all of Alberta’s students.”
CARRIED
1.B.5 [BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the] The Government of Alberta [to] should ensure that its curriculum development process includes collaboration, consultation and communication with the teaching profession in order to meet the needs of all of Alberta’s students.
[1994/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-4/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.6 be [reaffirmed.] amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education [to encourage media to adhere] to include for information the “Joint Position Statement by the Canadian Psychological Association and the Canadian Association of School Psychologists on the Canadian Press Coverage of the Province-Wide Achievement Test Results” [in reporting and interpreting] along with any public release of diploma examination results/school-awarded marks and achievement test results.”
CARRIED AS AMENDED
1.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to encourage media to adhere to the “Joint Position Statement by the Canadian Psychological Association and the Canadian Association of School Psychologists on the Canadian Press Coverage of the Province-Wide Achievement Test Results” in reporting and interpreting diploma examination results/school-awarded marks and achievement test results.
[1985/88/91/94/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-5/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.7 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that the monetary value of Rutherford Scholarships is 50 per cent of the average tuition fee for an undergraduate student in Alberta.”
CARRIED
1.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to [increase annually] ensure that the monetary value of Rutherford Scholarships [to reflect both increases in student tuition fees and cost of living as per the Alberta Consumer Price Index] is 50 per cent of the average tuition fee for an undergraduate student in Alberta.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-6/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.13 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to increase the school-awarded percentage of the diploma examination course results to 80 per cent of the student’s final mark.
[1990/93/94/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-7/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.16 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to accept the following recommendations concerning the Student Learning Assessment initiatives in order to ensure their validity, viability and capacity to provide adequate implementation which would include but are not limited to:
a) appropriate piloting;
b) a focus on performance assessments developed by the Alberta Assessment Consortium;
c) objectives consistent with those agreed to by the education partners;
d) adequate professional development, preparation and supports including time during the instructional day to complete the assessments;
e) a reasonable timeline for development and refinement; and
f) a focus on formative assessment using actual and authentic samples of student work.
[2015]
1-8/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.17 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to discontinue the Achievement Testing Program in its current form at the Grade 6 level.
[1990/93/94/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-9/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.18 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to discontinue the Achievement Testing Program in its current form at the Grade 9 level.
[1990/93/94/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-10/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.19 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.19 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that student evaluation regulations are applied to, and enforced equally for all students engaged in K–12 educational programming that receives public funding, including those who are home-schooled, or enrolled in charter and private schools.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-11/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.22 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and school authorities to fund professional development for all teachers on the teaching of English as an Additional Language.”
CARRIED
1.B.22 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and school [jurisdictions] authorities to fund professional development for all teachers on the teaching of English as an Additional Language.
[1991/94/97/2000/03/06/07/09/12/15]
1-12/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.23 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to operate Knowledge and Employability courses independently from other course offerings in schools where feasible or with appropriate supports in an inclusive learning environment.”
CARRIED
1.B.23 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to operate Knowledge and Employability courses independently from other course offerings in schools where feasible [and] or with [the] appropriate supports in [the inclusive classroom] an inclusive learning environment.
[2015]
1-13/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.25 be deleted.
CARRIED
1.B.25 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to include labour history and the contributions of labour to society, to workplace rights and to democracy in provincial programs of study.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-14/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.27 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.27 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to implement a policy whereby provincial achievement tests are administered to a population sample of Grade 9 students in each subject area and that no student is required to write provincial achievement tests in more than one subject area in a given year.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-15/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.29 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.29 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to engage in systematic and structured consultation with the Association prior to announcing changes in provincial examination format, timing and scheduling.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
1-16/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.30 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.30 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to select, in fulfilling any responsibility under Section 18(2) of the School Act, only those teachers who willingly volunteer to
1. participate in curriculum development and field testing of new curriculum and teaching/learning resources;
2. develop, field test and mark provincial achievement tests and diploma examinations; and
3. supervise student teachers.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
1-17/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.31 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.31 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association
1. affirm the importance of the written component of diploma examinations and of the need for qualified teachers as markers and
2. actively oppose any attempt to diminish or eliminate the written component of diploma examinations.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
1-18/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.32 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.32 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that any provincial assessment reference only curriculum content and outcomes for which a program of studies and required learning resources have been in place for a minimum of one school year prior to the administration of the assessment.
[1991/94/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-19/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.35 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to fully fund the Class Size Initiative and to monitor and report publicly, by individual school, on progress toward achieving the class size targets set out by Alberta’s Commission on Learning for all divisions.”
CARRIED
1.B.35 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to [maintain and] fully fund the Class Size Initiative and to monitor and report publicly, by individual school, on [its] progress toward achieving the class size targets set out by Alberta’s Commission on Learning for all divisions.
[2006/09/12/15]
1-20/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.39 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.39 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide honoraria for teachers providing professional service to the department on instructional days.
[2009/12/15]
1-21/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.41 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.41 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to allow students to use reference materials, such as print and electronic versions of commercially published dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, picture dictionaries, authorized writing handbooks and a commercially published thesaurus on all parts of any provincial assessments.
[2015]
1-22/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.46 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that every school in Alberta has a library/learning commons with qualified teacher-librarian(s) and clerical/technical support and the required additional funding to make this happen.”
CARRIED AS AMENDED
1.B.46 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that every school in Alberta has a library/learning commons with teacher-librarian(s) and clerical/technical support.
[2006/09/12/15]
1-23/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.49 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to develop student learning outcomes and resource materials within the Health and the Career and Life Management [curriculum] Programs of Studies to address sexual exploitation, sexual assault, sexual harassment and [what constitutes] consent.”
CARRIED AS AMENDED
1.B.49 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to develop student learning outcomes and resource materials within the Health and the Career and Life Management curriculum to [educate students to prevent] address sexual exploitation, sexual assault, and what constitutes consent.
[2012/15]
1-24/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.50 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.50 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to conduct a comprehensive review of curriculum reform processes with the objective of developing a plan for collaborative curriculum renewal consistent with the Association’s 2014 Declaration on Curriculum Development and Implementation.
[2015]
1-25/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.51 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide reader or audio accommodations and all other instructional supports used in the classroom for English and French language learners writing diploma examinations.”
CARRIED
1.B.51 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide reader or audio accommodations and all other instructional supports used in the classroom for English and French language learners [students] writing diploma examinations.
[2012/15]
1-26/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.52 be deleted.
CARRIED
1.B.52 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to expedite the elimination of Grade 6 Provincial Achievement Tests in their current form and the implementation of “regular but sensitive measurements of academic performance and expected outcomes” designed to inform curriculum improvement.
[2012/15]
1-27/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.53 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards who have developed local documents and tools, similar to individual program plans, Success in School plans or Inclusive Education Planning Tools, to reduce teachers’ instructional time in order to provide teachers sufficient noninstructional time to effectively develop, implement and monitor such documents and tools.”
CARRIED
1.B.53 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards who have developed local documents and tools, similar to individual program plans, Success in School plans or Inclusive Education Planning Tools, to reduce teachers’ instructional time in order to provide teachers sufficient noninstructional time to effectively develop, implement and monitor such documents and tools.
[2012/15]
1-28/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.62 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.B.62 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to place a moratorium on the current Student Learning Assessment program until such time as the profession’s concerns regarding the program are addressed.
[2015]
1-29/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.5 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta universities with teacher education programs to increase field experience funding to a level that supports a comprehensive practicum.”
CARRIED
2.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge [institutions with accredited] Alberta universities with teacher education programs to increase field experience funding to a level that supports a comprehensive practicum.
[1988/91/94/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-30/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.6 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“Alberta universities with preservice teacher preparation programs should equip teachers to recognize and respond to social, emotional and economic factors that affect the learning opportunities of students.”
CARRIED
2.B.6 [BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with accredited] Alberta universities with preservice teacher preparation programs [recognized by the Association to develop and implement programs which] should equip teachers to recognize and respond to social, emotional and economic factors that affect the learning opportunities of students.
[2015]
1-31/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.7 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide sufficient, direct and targeted funding to all teacher education programs at Alberta universities.”
CARRIED
2.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide sufficient, direct and targeted funding to all [preservice] teacher education programs at Alberta [postsecondary institutions] universities.
[2006/09/12/15]
1-32/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.8 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta universities to recognize vocational preparation related to the attainment of a journeyman’s certificate for university credit in teacher education on a basis similar to the content components for other education majors.”
CARRIED
2.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta [postsecondary institutions with preservice teacher education programs] universities to recognize vocational preparation related to the attainment of a journeyman’s certificate for university credit in teacher education on a basis similar to the content components for other education majors.
[2009/12/15]
1-33/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.10 be deleted.
CARRIED
2.B.10 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with accredited Alberta teacher education programs to ensure that preservice field experience observations and evaluations are conducted only by assigned cooperating teachers and faculty consultants/advisors.
[2015]
1-34/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.11 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“Alberta universities should ensure that the preparation for teaching includes a component of teaching English as an Additional Language.”
CARRIED
2.B.11 [BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta postsecondary institutions with preservice teacher education programs to] Alberta universities should ensure that the preparation for teaching includes a component of teaching English as an Additional Language.
1-35/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.13 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“Alberta universities should ensure that preservice field experience observations or evaluations are conducted only by cooperating teachers and education faculty consultants/advisors who are physically present during all observations or evaluations and who are familiar with the specific context of the learning situation.”
CARRIED
2.B.13 [Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with accredited Alberta teacher education programs to] Alberta universities should ensure that preservice field experience observations or evaluations are conducted only by cooperating teachers and education faculty consultants/advisors who are physically present during all observations or evaluations and who are familiar with the specific context of the learning situation.
[2015]
1-36/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 3.B.2 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
3.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to allocate the resources to sustain adequate, equitable and ongoing teacher-directed professional development for all teachers and to require reporting of the use of these resources.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-37/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 3.B.3 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
3.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage each school to establish a professional development committee that is representative of the teaching staff which will plan school-based professional development activities based on needs identified by the teaching staff.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-38/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.2 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association negotiate centrally, or urge local bargaining units to negotiate locally, clauses into collective agreements that would prevent the unilateral imposition of modified school days and/or school and district calendars.”
CARRIED
5.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [bargaining units be urged to] negotiate centrally, or urge local bargaining units to negotiate locally, clauses into collective agreements [provisions] that would prevent the unilateral imposition of modified school days and/or school and district calendars.
[1997/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-39/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.3 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
5.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to avoid or eliminate differentiated staffing policies or school-based staff deployment practices that result in the replacement of certificated teachers with noncertificated personnel.
[1997/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-40/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.4 be deleted.
CARRIED
5.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to enact legislation that provides for the protection, in the form of legal and financial support, of teachers who are at risk from student or parent behaviour.
[1991/94/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-41/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.7 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to refrain from or discontinue the practice of requiring the acquisition of any driver’s licence as a condition of employment for teachers.”
CARRIED
5.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to refrain from or discontinue the practice of requiring the acquisition of [an Alberta Class 4] any driver’s licence as a condition of employment for teachers.
[2006/09/12/15]
1-42/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.8 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association and its local bargaining units collect comparative longitudinal data on class size, composition and complexity to inform central table bargaining and/or local bargaining.”
CARRIED
5.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [urge] and its local bargaining units [to] collect comparative longitudinal data on class size, [and] composition and complexity [and then negotiate clauses in their collective agreements that stipulate maximum class sizes based on class composition variables] to inform central table bargaining and/or local bargaining.
[1999/2002/03/06/09/12/15]
1-43/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.9 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
5.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that school boards address immediately health and safety concerns relating to the increasingly unacceptable conditions of school facilities and provide appropriate funding for this purpose.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-44/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.13 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge local teacher welfare committees to amend their frames of reference to include a position of school administrator representative.”
CARRIED
5.B.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge local [economic policy] teacher welfare committees to amend their frames of reference to include a position of school administrator representative.
[2012/15]
1-45/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.21 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
5.B.21 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association call upon the Government of Alberta to recognize teachers’ need for sufficient time to undertake planning, lesson preparation, assessment, collaboration and other professional activities supporting instruction and student learning within a reasonable working day, when developing and implementing policy, regulations and funding.
[2012/15]
1-46/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.22 be deleted.
CARRIED
5.B.22 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to require Department of Education facilitators to be more accountable for achieving the goals of C2 committees in reducing teacher workload and increasing teacher efficacy.
[2015]
1-47/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.23 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to establish in policy and communicate to substitute teachers the criteria for the selection, retention and removal of teachers from district substitute teacher rosters in accordance with procedural fairness, natural justice and good employer/employee relations.”
CARRIED
5.B.23 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to establish in policy and communicate to substitute teachers the criteria for the selection, retention and removal of teachers from district substitute teacher rosters in accordance with [due process] procedural fairness, natural justice and good employer/employee relations.
[1994/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-48/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.24 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
5.B.24 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to adopt practices so that substitute teachers receive appropriate performance evaluations upon request.
[1994/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-49/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.26 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
5.B.26 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge each school board in Alberta to establish, maintain, and adhere to clearly outlined open, transparent, year-round posting, hiring and transfer procedures for teaching and administrative positions.
[2011/12/15]
1-50/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.27 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to ensure the personal safety of teachers who are at risk from student or parent behaviour and violence.”
CARRIED
5.B.27 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to ensure the personal safety of teachers who are at risk from student or parent behaviour and violence.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
1-51/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.29 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
5.B.29 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to replace the system average approach of the Class Size Initiative with measures to eliminate the wide discrepancies in class size and composition experienced by individual classroom teachers within a school jurisdiction and better achieve the goals of the initiative.
[2009/12/15]
1-52/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.35 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association negotiate centrally, or urge local bargaining units to negotiate locally, clauses into collective agreements that would ensure substitute teachers who accept only one half-day assignment on any given day are paid at least 60 per cent of the regular daily rate for that half-day assignment.”
CARRIED
5.B.35 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [urge local economic policy committees] negotiate centrally, or urge local bargaining units to negotiate locally, clauses into collective agreements that would ensure substitute teachers who accept only one half-day assignment on any given day are paid at least 60 per cent of the regular daily rate for that half-day assignment.
[2015]
1-53/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.36 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to manage their substitute teacher rosters so as to ensure all teacher requests are filled, while ensuring that those who substitute teach full-time maintain a standard of living commensurate with that of other teachers.”
CARRIED
5.B.36 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to manage their substitute teacher rosters so as to ensure all teacher requests are filled, while ensuring that those who substitute teach full-time maintain a [living wage] standard of living commensurate with that of other teachers.
[2015]
1-54/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 6.B.1 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
6.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to enter into negotiations for the purpose of amending the teachers’ pension plan provisions to allow teachers who take leaves of absence to be given the option to contribute to the plan as if they were active members of the plan during such leave with the government also contributing according to the contribution sharing arrangement in the plan.
[2009/12/15]
1-55/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 6.B.2 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
6.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to immediately enter into negotiations for the purpose of amending the teachers’ pension plan to allow substitute teachers to be given the option to contribute to the plan as if they were active members of the plan with the government also contributing according to the contribution sharing arrangement in the plan.
[1984/85/88/91/94/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-56/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.2 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
7.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide school boards with targeted funding to ensure dedicated time during the instructional day for school-based administrators to fulfill their leadership duties.
[2009/12/15]
1-57/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.6 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
7.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to increase education funding through increases in per-student funding and targeted grants that are adequate and sustained over time.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-58/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.9 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
7.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to develop guidelines for the identification of English as an Additional Language students eligible for funding and for the provision of appropriate service to those students.
[2002/05/08/09/12/15]
1-59/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.10 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide funding for board-operated full-day optional kindergarten for those for whom it is developmentally appropriate, including costs associated with
1. hiring a certificated teacher for each program;
2. providing for a maximum class size of 17 for kindergarten;
3. educational resources to implement the approved program;
4. educational support services; and
5. administrative, transportation, capital, and operation and maintenance costs.”
CARRIED
7.B.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide funding for board-operated [junior kindergarten and] full-day optional kindergarten [programs] for those for whom it is developmentally appropriate, including costs associated with
1. hiring a certificated teacher for each program;
2. providing for a maximum class size of [15 for junior kindergarten and] 17 for kindergarten;
3. educational resources to implement the approved program;
4. educational support services; and
5. administrative, transportation, capital, and operation and maintenance costs.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-60/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.16 be transferred to policy achieved.
CARRIED
7.B.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to reject the provisions of the proposed budget of March 26, 2015 and bring forward a new budget that will guarantee funding equity for students and school boards by ensuring that growth in student enrolment is appropriately funded and that funding is restored for programs serving vulnerable students, including those with special learning needs and English language learners.
[2015]
1-61/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.17 be transferred to policy achieved.
CARRIED
7.B.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association request that all school jurisdictions revise their current budgets and staffing models for the 2015–2016 school year to reflect the additional funding promised by the government-elect in order to appropriately fund instructional programs and student enrolment.
[2015]
1-62/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.27 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
7.B.27 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Minister of Education to stop school boards from recruiting international students as a way to compensate for inadequate funding of the public education system.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
1-63/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.28 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
7.B.28 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association strongly urge the Department of Education to provide appropriate funding to meet the complex needs of immigrant and refugee students who have limited formal schooling or who have experienced challenging circumstances prior to arriving in Alberta schools.
[2006/09/12/15]
1-64/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.36 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to appropriately fund existing and new programs and services to better address the issue of sexual exploitation, sexual assault, sexual harassment and [what constitutes] consent.”
CARRIED AS AMENDED
7.B.36 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to appropriately fund existing and new programs and services to better address the issue of sexual exploitation [of youth], sexual assault and what constitutes consent.
[2012/15]
1-65/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.37 be amended by substitution—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge all school boards to fund all leaves and entitlements within the collective agreement through a central fund.”
CARRIED
7.B.37 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge each school board to implement an average chargeback rate to schools for substitute teacher costs based on the actual system cost for a certificated substitute teacher from the previous school year plus any negotiated increase for the current school year.
[2012/15]
1-66/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.38 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to continue to fund the Career and Technology Studies Bridging and Reverse Bridging Program.”
CARRIED
7.B.38 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the [Minister] Department of Education to continue to fund the Career and Technology Studies Bridging and Reverse Bridging Program.
[2012/15]
1-67/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.39 be deleted.
CARRIED
7.B.39 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that annual increases in grants allocated on a per student basis are at least sufficient to cover increases in costs and are not less than the annual increase in Alberta’s rate of inflation.
[2012/15]
1-68/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.40 be deleted.
CARRIED
7.B.40 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association call upon the Government of Alberta to expedite the implementation of fully funded optional full-day kindergarten programs by public education authorities, delivered by certificated teachers.
[2012/15]
1-69/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.4 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
8.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to improve and increase public health services for children, making these services more accessible and reducing waiting time for children requiring diagnostic or treatment programs.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
1-70/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.10 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
8.B.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the provincial government to provide integrated health services in schools.
[2009/12/15]
1-71/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.22 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“The Government of Alberta must include representation named by the Alberta Teachers’ Association in all discussions or decisions that directly affect the teachers in Alberta.”
CARRIED
8.B.22 [BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association strongly urge the] The Government of Alberta [to] must include representation named by the Alberta Teachers’ Association in all discussions or decisions that directly affect the teachers in Alberta.
[2014]
1-72/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.28 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that all departments that provide services that contribute to the health and well-being of students take responsibility for funding the services within their mandates that are provided in schools so that funds allocated for education can be dedicated to that purpose.”
CARRIED
8.B.28 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that [the] all departments [of Human Services, International and Intergovernmental Relations, Health, and Justice and Solicitor General] that provide services that contribute to the health and well-being of students take responsibility for funding the services within their mandates that are provided in schools so that funds allocated for education can be dedicated to that purpose.
[1997/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-73/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.32 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
8.B.32 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to prohibit the practice of assigning teachers, with the exception of principals and assistant principals, to edit and proofread other teachers’ report cards.
[2006/09/12/15]
1-74/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.33 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to enact legislation and/or regulations requiring all school authorities to assist the Alberta Health Services Board to implement vaccination programs and other mandated population health initiatives by
1. distributing information to students, staff, parents and the school community;
2. providing access to students and staff; and
3. allowing the use of authority-operated facilities for delivery of health initiatives, with any associated costs paid by the provincial government.”
CARRIED
8.B.33 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to enact legislation and/or regulations requiring all school authorities to assist the Alberta Health Services Board to implement vaccination programs and other mandated population health initiatives by
1. distributing information to students, staff, parents and the school community;
2. providing access to students and staff; and
3. allowing the use of authority-operated facilities for delivery of [population] health initiatives, with any associated costs paid by the provincial government.
[2009/12/15]
1-75/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.42 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
8.B.42 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to limit student transportation times to reasonable amounts, taking into account the age of the children.
[2012/15]
1-76/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.43 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
8.B.43 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that applications for establishment or renewal of charter schools be refused if a school authority commits to providing in the community an alternative program substantially similar to that proposed in a charter application.
[2012/15]
1-77/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.44 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
8.B.44 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school jurisdictions to ensure that schools have at least two staff members onsite when open to students or the public.
[2009/12/15]
1-78/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 9.B.3 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
9.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that, when offering temporary contracts, employers comply with Section 101 of the School Act.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
1-79/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 9.B.4 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
9.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to implement strategies that promote positive, professional working conditions where school leaders are supported through
1. dedicated noninstructional time within the school day;
2. adequate resources at school sites; and
3. systematic and clear lines of communication with central office and between school leaders.
[2009/12/15]
1-80/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 9.B.5 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards and ATA locals to form joint mentorship committees to conduct programs, based on the Association’s model, to assist teachers and school administrators new to their role and that
1. are voluntary;
2. are designed for professional growth;
3. are ongoing;
4. are appropriately resourced, including funding for participant release time and provision for preparation of participants;
5. use sound research to inform practice; and
6. are allowed to constitute the participants’ professional growth plan.
CARRIED
9.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge [the Government of Alberta to support mentorship programs that] school boards and ATA locals to form joint mentorship committees to conduct programs, based on the Association’s model, to assist teachers and school administrators new to their role and that
1. are voluntary [rather than compulsory];
2. are designed for professional growth;
3. are ongoing [rather than short term];
4. are appropriately resourced, including funding for participant release time and provision for preparation of participants;
5. use sound research to inform practice; and
6. are allowed to constitute the participants’ professional growth plan[; and
7. are sponsored in collaboration with the Association].
[2009/12/15]
1-81/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 9.B.9 be deleted.
CARRIED
9.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards and ATA locals to form joint mentorship committees that conduct joint programs based on the Association’s model program.
[2015]
1-82/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 10.B.4 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
10.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to update the school counselling resource, “Building a Comprehensive Counselling & Guidance Program Plan” last published in 1995.
[2015]
1-83/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 12.B.3 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to require that school boards provide training for educational assistants working with students with diverse learning needs. Such training would be required to take place during the educational assistant’s first year of employment and would include first aid, nonviolent crisis intervention, managing student behaviours, communication skills and workplace safety practices as well as competency in the language of instruction.”
CARRIED
12.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to require that school boards provide training for educational assistants working with students with diverse learning needs. Such training would be required to take place during the educational assistant’s first year of employment and would include first aid, nonviolent crisis intervention, managing student behaviours, [literacy] communication skills and workplace safety practices as well as competency in the language of instruction.
[2015]
1-84/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 14.B.1 be transferred to policy achieved.
CARRIED
14.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to restrict the maximum personal donation to a political party to $3,000 a year.
[2015]
1-85/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 14.B.2 be transferred to policy achieved.
CARRIED
14.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to restrict the maximum spending by individual candidates running for MLA and by political parties.
[2015]
1-86/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.5 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
16.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide sufficient funding to school boards to address the total cost of ownership for technology, including maintenance, provision of technical support and training, software acquisition, infrastructure, subscriptions, upgrading, security and professional development.
[1997/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-87/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.14 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to amend its funding formula to include sufficient funding for the purchase of assistive technology, including the necessary technical support required by students with diverse learning needs to enable these students to (1) meet the learner outcomes of the programs of studies; (2) foster independence for those who are not on any graded curriculum; and (3) meet the goals and objectives stated in their Individual Program Plans.”
CARRIED
16.B.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to amend its funding formula to include [additional] sufficient funding for the purchase of assistive technology, including the necessary technical support required by students with diverse learning needs to enable these students to (1) [more easily] meet the learner outcomes of the programs of studies; (2) foster independence for those who are not on any graded curriculum; and (3) meet the goals and objectives stated in their Individual Program Plans.
[2006/09/12/15]
1-88/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.2 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to review the current inclusive education monitoring process and appropriately fund and support inclusive education programming that ensures students with diverse needs are in the most enabling environment with the supports and resources necessary to ensure their success.
[2007/10/12/15]
1-89/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.14 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.14 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to engage in a consultation process with stakeholders at all levels to build understanding and support for the vision of inclusive education.
[2015]
1-90/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.15 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.15 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to create short-, medium- and long-term implementation plans to guide inclusive education in Alberta in consultation with a provincial stakeholder advisory committee.
[2015]
1-91/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.16 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.16 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to engage in clear, multilevel, consistent and transparent communication with all stakeholders with respect to current directions, policies and regulations regarding inclusive education.
[2015]
1-92/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.17 be amended to read—
“Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to work directly with school jurisdictions, schools and teachers to provide direct support at the classroom level for inclusion.”
CARRIED
17.B.17 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to work directly with school jurisdictions, [and] schools and teachers to provide direct support at the classroom level for inclusion.
[2015]
1-93/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.18 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school jurisdictions to provide a safe, professional environment where teachers and administrators can engage in open and constructive dialogue concerning the implementation of inclusion.”
CARRIED
17.B.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school jurisdictions to provide a safe, professional environment where teachers and administrators can engage in open[, critical] and constructive dialogue concerning the implementation of inclusion.
[2015]
1-94/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.19 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.19 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide immediate, targeted, substantial and sustained funding, in cycles of five to seven years, for school jurisdiction implementation of inclusion to ensure that the staff, resources and supports necessary to build and sustain capacity in the system are available.
[2015]
1-95/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.20 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.20 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to recognize in curriculum, assessment instruments and policy that there are multiple ways for students to demonstrate their learning.
[2015]
1-96/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.21 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.21 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that learner assessments required by the Department of Education do not create barriers to accessing postsecondary education or to entering the workforce.
[2015]
1-97/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.22 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.22 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to recognize that, in an inclusive education environment, teachers are best positioned to determine the most appropriate mode of assessing individual student learning.
[2015]
1-98/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.23 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.23 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that all curriculum documents clearly address the full range of learners in the school system.
[2015]
1-99/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.24 be amended to read—
“BE it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require that learning resources address the wide range of student learning needs in classrooms.”
CARRIED
17.B.24 BE it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require that [curriculum] learning resources address the wide range of student learning needs in classrooms.
[2015]
1-100/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.25 be amended to read—
“Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to determine the full cost of inclusion by monitoring and reporting on the utilization of inclusive education funding provided to school jurisdictions to effectively support the learning of all students.”
CARRIED
17.B.25 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to determine the [true] full cost of inclusion by monitoring and reporting on the utilization of inclusive education funding provided to school jurisdictions to effectively support the learning of all students.
[2015]
1-101/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.26 be amended to read—
“BE it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide immediate, targeted, substantial and sustained funding for partnerships with Alberta universities with teacher preparation programs to conduct regular research in Alberta classrooms on inclusion and determine the effectiveness of inclusion.”
CARRIED
17.B.26 BE it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide immediate, targeted, substantial and sustained funding for partnerships with [institutions with accredited preservice] Alberta universities with teacher preparation programs to conduct regular research in Alberta classrooms on inclusion and determine the effectiveness of inclusion.
[2015]
1-102/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.27 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.27 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to expand access to early intervention programs, including full-day, purposeful play-based kindergarten programs provided by certificated teachers, to ensure that children with diverse learning needs have the supports and programs they require.
[2015]
1-103/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.28 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to recognize the importance of ensuring that preschool intervention supports, including but not limited to Program Unit Funding (PUF), transition into formal schooling.”
CARRIED
17.B.28 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to recognize the importance of ensuring that preschool intervention supports, [as provided through] including but not limited to Program Unit Funding (PUF), [high quality day care and junior kindergarten in preparing children for learning in an inclusive schooling environment and such supports should continue] transition into formal schooling.
[2015]
1-104/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.29 be amended to read—
“Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to recognize as children at risk and ensure that there is adequate funding to effectively support a) Indigenous students, b) English-language learners, c) children living in poverty, d) children new to Canada, e) children from refugee backgrounds, f) children who are suffering from trauma and/or mental health issues and g) sexual and gender minority children.”
CARRIED
17.B.29 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to recognize as children at risk and ensure that there is adequate funding to effectively support a) Indigenous students, b) English-language learners, c) children living in poverty, d) children new to Canada, e) children from refugee backgrounds, [and] f) children who are suffering from trauma and/or mental health issues and g) sexual and gender minority children.
[2015]
1-105/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.30 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.30 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide adequate support including the services of qualified health-care professionals for medically fragile students.
[2015]
1-106/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.31 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
17.B.31 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school jurisdictions to recognize that teachers may need additional or different professional development and supports concerning inclusive education practices as they transition through their careers, and provide such professional development and related supports.
[2015]
1-107/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.32 be amended to read—
“Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta universities with teacher preparation programs to design programs such that the expected outcome is that each graduate has a sound working knowledge of inclusion.”
CARRIED
17.B.32 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge [institutions with accredited] Alberta universities with teacher preparation programs to design programs such that the expected outcome is that each graduate has a sound working knowledge of inclusion.
[2015]
1-108/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.33 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta universities with teacher preparation programs to allow preservice students to specialize in inclusive education.”
CARRIED
17.B.33 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge [institutions with accredited] Alberta universities with teacher preparation programs to allow [undergraduate] preservice students to specialize in inclusive education.
[2015]
1-109/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.34 be amended to read—
“Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to create a provincial scholarship program to support master’s and doctoral studies focusing on inclusive education in Alberta universities with teacher preparation programs.”
CARRIED
17.B.34 Be it resolved, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to create a provincial scholarship program to support master’s and doctoral studies focusing on inclusive education in [institutions with accredited] Alberta universities with teacher preparation programs.
[2015]
1-110/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.1 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and Alberta school boards to develop, implement, apply and evaluate comprehensive policies that foster the development of schools as inclusive learning communities to address discrimination, harassment, racism or other threats to equity and human rights.”
CARRIED
18.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and Alberta school boards to [adopt] develop, implement, apply and evaluate comprehensive policies that foster the development of schools as inclusive learning communities [and] to address discrimination, harassment, racism or other threats to equity and human rights.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
1-111/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.3 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
18.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide curricula and education resources that prepare students to support and contribute to a society that is open, pluralistic, democratic and free from discrimination or violence based on a person’s actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
[2006/09/12/15]
1-112/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.4 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association advocate for the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of comprehensive programs offered through the Society for Safe and Caring Schools and Communities for Kindergarten through Grade 12.”
CARRIED
18.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association advocate for the development, implementation, [and] maintenance and evaluation of comprehensive programs offered through the Society for Safe and Caring Schools and Communities for Kindergarten through Grade 12.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-113/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.13 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
18.B.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to restore maternity leave for mothers on income support to two years from the current twelve months.
[1998/2001/04/07/09/12/15]
1-114/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.14 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
18.B.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to develop research-based strategies, policies and practices in collaboration with education partners to ensure that gender equity becomes an integral part of all aspects of the educational system.
[1997/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-115/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.21 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to develop clear, explicit and comprehensive district policies that specifically address the health, safety and educational needs of sexual and gender minority students, as well as those who are perceived as such.”
CARRIED
18.B.21 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to develop clear, explicit and comprehensive district policies that specifically address the health, safety and educational needs of sexual and gender minority students, as well as those who are perceived as such.
[2006/09/12/15]
1-116/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.22 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to develop clear, explicit and comprehensive district policies that specifically address the health, safety and employment concerns of sexual and gender minority staff, as well as those who are perceived as such.”
CARRIED
18.B.22 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to develop clear, explicit and comprehensive district policies that specifically address the health, safety and employment concerns of sexual and gender minority staff, as well as those who are perceived as such.
[2006/09/12/15]
1-117/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.24 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to utilize the Society for Safe and Caring Schools and Communities’ Diversity Education Policy Development Tool Kit as a guide for developing and evaluating diversity, equity and human rights policies for their districts.”
CARRIED
18.B.24 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to utilize the Society for Safe and Caring Schools and Communities’ Diversity Education Policy Development Tool Kit as a guide for developing and evaluating diversity, equity and human rights policies for their districts.
[2009/12/15]
1-118/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.27 be transferred to policy achieved.
CARRIED
18.B.27 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to develop guidelines that permit students to change the name, gender and pronouns on all official school records to reflect their consistently asserted gender expression.
[2015]
1-119/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.28 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
18.B.28 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to develop guidelines that permit teachers to change the name, gender and pronouns on all official department and school records to reflect their consistently asserted gender expression.
[2015]
1-120/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.29 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
18.B.29 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to develop policy that prohibits the practice of gender-specific dress codes for students and teachers.
[2015]
1-121/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.30 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to develop clear and specific district policies that permit trans-identified students to participate on sex-segregated sports teams, interschool athletic activities and physical education classes that align with their lived gender expression.”
CARRIED
18.B.30 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to develop clear and specific district policies that permit trans-identified students to participate on sex-segregated sports teams, interschool athletic activities and physical education classes that align with their [consistently asserted] lived gender expression.
[2015]
1-122/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.31 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta universities with teacher preparation programs to ensure that these programs formally and effectively address diversity, equity and human rights issues.”
CARRIED
18.B.31 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge [institutions with accredited preservice] Alberta universities with teacher preparation programs [recognized by the Association] to ensure that these programs formally and effectively address diversity, equity and human rights issues.
[2015]
1-123/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.32 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to institute ministerial orders that will support the establishment and operation of Gay–Straight Alliances (or similar organizations established under Section 16.1 of the School Act) by
1. preventing the disclosure of a student’s membership in a GSA, or similar organization, or participation in the organization’s activities to any person without the explicit prior consent of the student;
2. confirming the right of the student(s) who requests establishment of a GSA, or similar organization, to determine the final operational name of that organization;
3. confirming the right of student members and teacher advisors to determine the purpose, activities, projects and undertakings of the GSA, or similar organization;
4. protecting principals and teachers who facilitate the creation or operation of a GSA, or similar organization, from employment discrimination or sanctions, formal or informal, related to their activities with the GSA, or similar organization; and
5. affirming the right of denominational schools to require, as a condition of hiring or enrolment, a declaration of faith, but thereafter precluding discrimination on any protected ground, including sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.”
CARRIED
18.B.32 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to institute ministerial orders that will support the establishment and operation of Gay–Straight Alliances (or similar organizations established under Section [35.1] 16.1 of the [Education] School Act) by
1. preventing the disclosure of a student’s membership in a GSA, or similar organization, or participation in the organization’s activities to any person without the explicit prior consent of the student;
2. confirming the right of the student(s) who requests establishment of a GSA, or similar organization, to determine the final operational name of that organization;
3. confirming the right of student members and teacher advisors to determine the purpose, activities, projects and undertakings of the GSA, or similar organization;
4. protecting principals and teachers who facilitate the creation or operation of a GSA, or similar organization, from employment discrimination or sanctions, formal or informal, related to their activities with the GSA, or similar organization; and
5. affirming the right of denominational schools to require, as a condition of hiring or enrolment, a declaration of faith, but thereafter precluding discrimination on any protected ground, including sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
[2015]
1-124/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 19.B.1 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
19.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to adopt the Association’s ethical standards for education/business partnerships and sponsorships.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-125/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 19.B.2 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
19.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to adopt the Association’s ethical standards for education/business partnerships and sponsorships in schools.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-126/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 19.B.3 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
19.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ban commercial advertising in schools, on school property, on school websites and on school buses.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-127/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 19.B.4 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
19.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage school system officials, teachers and parents to develop skills to critically analyze commercially sponsored materials and information and to become media literate.
[2000/03/06/09/12/15]
1-128/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 20.B.1 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
20.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to change the regulations governing the awarding of drilling permits where hydrogen sulphide (sour gas) is present to ensure that no drilling be allowed near any school site consistent with the highest established safety standards.
[2009/12/15]
1-129/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 20.B.2 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
20.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association, in cooperation with the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, urge the governments of Alberta and Canada to implement the Royal Society of Canada’s 2014 recommendation and instruct Health Canada to aggressively pursue research aimed at clarifying the radio frequency health risk, which would allow the Government of Canada to develop protective measures if the risk were substantiated.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
1-130/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 20.B.3 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to determine the design, configuration, renovation and utilization of all school facilities through a process that
1. makes a safe and healthy teaching and learning environment the highest priority;
2. includes consultation with the local school board, school community and staff;
3. undertakes research to develop optimal standards for heating, lighting, visual aesthetics, ventilation, acoustics and other school building systems;
4. requires school planners to incorporate energy-efficient components in the planning and design of school buildings;
5. provides funds for school boards to upgrade facilities in order to become more energy-efficient; and
6. develops school sites in such ways that preserve the natural environment.”
CARRIED
20.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to determine the design, configuration, renovation and utilization of all school facilities through a process that
1. makes a safe and healthy teaching and learning environment the highest priority;
2. includes consultation with the local school board, school community and staff;
3. undertakes research to develop optimal standards for heating, lighting, visual aesthetics, ventilation, acoustics and other school building systems;
4. requires school planners to incorporate energy-efficient components in the planning and design of school buildings;
5. provides funds for school boards to upgrade facilities in order to become more energy-efficient; and
6. develops school sites in such ways that preserve the natural environment.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
1-131/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 20.B.7 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
20.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to undertake infrastructure initiatives required to address modernization, health and safety concerns, accessibility, student population growth and the provision of neighbourhood schools.
[2006/09/12/15]
1-132/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 20.B.11 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to develop district policies to provide all-gender washrooms and change rooms in school board facilities that are readily accessible to students and staff members.”
CARRIED
20.B.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta school boards to develop district policies to provide [an] all-gender washrooms and change rooms in school board facilities that are readily accessible to students and staff members.
[2015]
1-133/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 22.B.1 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
22.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require school jurisdictions to develop criteria and protocols for student placement in outreach schools.
[2009/12/15]
1-134/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 22.B.2 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
22.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to fully fund and support outreach schools’ facilities, operation, maintenance and program costs.
[2009/12/15]
1-135/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 22.B.3 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
22.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school jurisdictions to ensure that instructional grants used for outreach schools are used for program delivery and separate funds are available for the operation and maintenance of outreach schools.
[2009/12/15]
1-136/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 22.B.5 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
22.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school jurisdictions to provide inservice, where requested, for outreach school staff in the areas of first aid, emergency response and conflict management.
[2009/12/15]
1-137/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 22.B.6 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
22.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school jurisdictions to ensure that the safety concerns of outreach school facilities are assessed and addressed.
[2009/12/15]
1-138/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 22.B.7 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
22.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school jurisdictions to ensure that outreach schools receive student records in a timely manner.
[2009/12/15]
1-139/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 22.B.8 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
22.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and school boards to ensure that outreach education programs provide flexibility in meeting students’ diverse needs.
[2009/12/15]
1-140/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 22.B.9 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
22.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and school boards to support outreach schools to establish community partnerships and protocols in order to educate and support individualized student needs.
[2009/12/15]
1-141/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 22.B.11 be transferred to policy achieved.
CARRIED
22.B.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to continue to operate a Calgary Young Offenders Centre that includes all services currently offered to support the successful reintegration of those young offenders into society.
[2015]
1-142/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 22.B.12 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
22.B.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and school boards to use their best efforts to ensure that students who feel most suited to attending an outreach program are able to attend school in a stand-alone facility that is quite distinctly removed from a traditional school setting.
[2015]
2-1/18 (Current Directive)
Unité francophone
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards, notwithstanding special education classes and Hutterite schools, to restrict multigrade classes taught by a single teacher to include students from no more than two consecutive grades.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
2-2/18 (Current Directive)
Unité francophone
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that distance and sparsity funding is targeted and sufficient to ensure that school authorities have capacity to eliminate the need for multigrade classes comprised of students from more than two consecutive grades.
CARRIED
2-3/18 (Administrative Directive)
Greater Peace
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [will] work toward minimizing costs and the environmental impact of producing conference and meeting materials [by providing resources in an electronic format, with paper copies only when requested].
CARRIED AS AMENDED
2-4/18 (Administrative Directive)
Greater Peace
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association strike a committee to investigate the feasibility of developing a mechanism for substitute teacher growth and supervision.
REFERRED FOR STUDY AND REPORT
2-5/18 (Current Directive)
Greater Peace
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [strongly] urge the Government of Alberta to [engage in clear, multilevel, consistent, transparent and timely communication with all stakeholders with regard to] communicate with schools in a timely manner regarding the medical needs, interventions employed and related information from departments such as Children’s Services, Health and Justice in order to effectively support at-risk students.
CARRIED
2-6/18 (Current Directive)
Aspen View
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to undertake, in conjunction with rural school authorities, other stakeholders and the Association, a review of [education] the funding [for rural school authorities with the objective of implementing funding arrangements that will ensure that smaller schools serving rural communities have the financial capacity to meet programming requirements for all students as well as the obligations imposed by collective agreements, including limits on instructional and assignable time for teachers] model for school boards, with an aim to create a more equitable funding model with a particular emphasis on ensuring rural schools are funded appropriately.
CARRIED
2-7/18 (Administrative Directive)
Evergreen
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage teachers to share teacher-generated resources by providing a platform for resource sharing.
ACTION TAKEN
2-8/18 (Administrative Directive)
Evergreen
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide each of the local associations sealed envelopes with the necessary information for individual teachers to vote in Alberta Teachers’ Association elections.
LOST
2-9/18 (Current Directive)
Evergreen
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage the Government of Alberta to create legislation to ensure the privacy of students participating in gay–straight alliances and provide students the choice to remain anonymous.
ACTION TAKEN
2-10/18 (Administrative Directive)
Evergreen
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide suggested procedures for teachers to deal with challenges and requests regarding the privacy of students participating in gay–straight alliances.
ACTION TAKEN
2-11/18 (Current Directive)
Evergreen
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to [release] make available more exemplars [for provincially mandated tests] of student responses to performance tasks that are a part of the current provincial testing programs.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
2-12/18 (Administrative Directive)
Grasslands
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association move to an electronic mail system for courtesy copy recipients of mailouts.
CARRIED
2-13/18 (Administrative Directive)
Battle River
BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2018/19 ATA budget include in the portion not subject to local rebate a provision to transfer to each local an amount equivalent to 20 per cent of a school district’s category 6 maximum pay level to be allocated for the sole purpose of purchasing a minimum of 0.2 FTE release time for their local president.
LOST
2-14/18 (Administrative Directive)
High Prairie
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association explore alternate location options for Summer Conference.
ACTION TAKEN
2-15/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Public Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to [require] revise section 50.1(1) of the School Act so that all curricular outcomes related to human sexuality [be] are mandatory for students attending K–12 schools in Alberta, which receive public funds, with no provision for opting out.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
2-16/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Edmonton Public Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 6.A.14 be amended to read—
“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,
3. taking a responsible and active approach to voting shares,
4. divesting when active shareholding methods have not resulted in desired improvements in ESG practices and
5. not investing in companies that manufacture and sell tobacco products.”
LOST
6.A.14 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[.],
4. divesting when active shareholding methods have not resulted in desired improvements in ESG practices and
5. not investing in companies that manufacture and sell tobacco products.
[2017]
2-17/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Public Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that current directive 6.B.7 be amended to read—
“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,
3. taking a responsible and active approach to voting shares.
4. divesting when active shareholding methods have not resulted in desired improvements in ESG practices and
5. not investing in companies that manufacture and sell tobacco products.”
LOST
6.B.7 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[.],
4. divesting when active shareholding methods have not resulted in desired improvements in ESG practices and
5. not investing in companies that manufacture and sell tobacco products.
[2017]
2-18/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Public Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to require mandatory vaccinations, with no personal or religious exemptions, for all K–12 students attending schools in Alberta which receive public funds.
CARRIED
2-19/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Public Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide on-site, voluntary influenza vaccinations to all teachers, school staff and students, at no cost [to teachers or school boards].
CARRIED
2-20/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Public Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that current directive 1.B.31 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association
1. affirm the importance of the written component of diploma examinations and of the need for teachers qualified, through training or experience, in the specific subject area, as well as currently teaching in the specific subject area, as markers and
2. actively oppose any attempt to diminish or eliminate the written component of diploma examinations.”
LOST
1.B.31 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association
1. affirm the importance of the written component of diploma examinations and of the need for [qualified] teachers qualified, through training or experience, in the specific subject area, as well as currently teaching in the specific subject area, as markers and
2. actively oppose any attempt to diminish or eliminate the written component of diploma examinations.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
2-21/18 (Administrative Directive)
Pembina Hills
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association form a committee to review Summer Conference.
ACTION TAKEN
2-22/18 (Current Directive)
Pembina Hills
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to [maintain and expand, with consultation,] consult with Alberta teachers on the maintenance and expansion of provincial [licences] licensing for common technological tools and/or platforms that support [teachers in delivering their education program] teaching and learning.
CARRIED
2-23/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that current directive 1.B.31 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association
1. affirm the importance of the written component of diploma examinations and of the need for qualified teachers as markers,
2. actively oppose any attempt to diminish or eliminate the written component of diploma examinations and
3. actively oppose any attempt to utilize computer grading for the written component of diploma examinations.”
LOST
1.B.31 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association
1. affirm the importance of the written component of diploma examinations and of the need for qualified teachers as markers [and],
2. actively oppose any attempt to diminish or eliminate the written component of diploma examinations and
3. actively oppose any attempt to utilize computer grading for the written component of diploma examinations.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
2-24/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that current directive 5.B.7 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to discontinue the practice of requiring the acquisition of any driver’s licence as a condition of employment for teachers.”
LOST
5.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to discontinue the practice of requiring the acquisition of [an Alberta Class 4] any driver’s licence as a condition of employment for teachers.
[2006/09/12/15]
2-25/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that current directive 7.B.36 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to appropriately fund existing and new programs and services to better address the issues of sexual exploitation, sexual assault and what constitutes consent.”
LOST
7.B.36 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to appropriately fund existing and new programs and services to better address the issues of sexual exploitation [of youth], sexual assault and what constitutes consent.
[2012/15]
2-26/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action report’s recommendation to fully adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as the framework for reconciliation as it relates to education.
CARRIED
2-27/18 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [request that all] urge school jurisdictions to ensure that [any] increases in funding due to increased enrolment [is reflected] results in a corresponding increase in teaching staff and to report to Association locals and the public on those increases.
CARRIED
2-28/18 (Current Directive)
Fort Vermilion
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to recognize classroom complexity using a funding model that provides educational assistant support based upon the number of students with individualized program plans within a given class.
LOST
2-29/18 (Current Directive)
Fort Vermilion
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to work with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada to ensure that per-student funding for Indigenous students is at least equal to [(on par with)] per-student funding provided by the province and sufficient to meet the unique needs of Indigenous students and communities.
CARRIED
2-30/18 (Current Directive)
Fort Vermilion
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to [establish a] expand northern living/retention allowances [for] to teachers living north of the [57th] 55th parallel as provided to government employees under the Alberta Public Services Act.
CARRIED
2-31/18 (Current Directive)
Fort Vermilion
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to recognize the unique needs of rural and remote communities by providing increased supports to families living in poverty as well as ensuring sufficient wraparound services in schools to support students with complex needs.
CARRIED
2-32/18 (Administrative Directive)
Fort Vermilion
BE IT RESOLVED, that there be equal representation by geographic region on the convention review board.
LOST
2-33/18 (Current Directive)
Northern Spirit
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school authorities to discontinue the use of interim contracts.
LOST
2-34/18 (Current Directive)
Northern Spirit
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to properly fund school playground equipment for new school builds and existing facilities with inadequate equipment.
CARRIED
2-35/18 (Current Directive)
Northern Spirit
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school authorities to ensure that all teachers on temporary contracts have the ability and access to an evaluation for permanent certification.
LOST
2-36/18 (Current Directive)
Northern Spirit
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide adequate support, including the services of qualified health care professionals, for medically, emotionally, mentally and physically fragile teachers.
LOST
2-37/18 (Administrative Directive)
Northern Spirit
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association, during Annual Representative Assembly procedures, refrain from announcing the prevote when presenting resolutions to the Assembly[, as it is prejudicial].
CARRIED AS AMENDED
2-38/18 (Current Directive)
Northern Spirit
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [partake in central table bargaining that ensures] bargain with the intent of ensuring that administrators, colony school teachers and distributed learning teachers have reasonable workdays.
CARRIED
2-39/18 (Current Directive)
Northern Spirit
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [strongly] urge school authorities to refrain from hiring noncertificated classroom supervisors to replace absent certificated teachers to deliver [teacher-prepared instructional materials] instruction.
CARRIED
2-40/18 (Administrative Directive)
Calgary Public Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the [Alberta Teachers’ Association study best pedagogical practices, necessary structural supports for students, mental health supports and teacher education practices to meet the unique educational needs of students] Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to sponsor research, with a research plan and questions developed by the Association, to study teaching and learning in middle years [education as a distinct level of education and report with policy recommendations to the 2019 Annual Representative Assembly] with attention to
1. the importance of psychosocial development issues,
2. community and institutional supports and
3. optimal conditions for teaching and learning.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
2-41/18 (Current Directive)
Calgary Public Teachers
BE IT RESOLVED, that 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.”
CARRIED
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].
2-42/18 (Current Directive)
Parkland Teachers’
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school divisions to create joint use intellectual property agreements with their teachers.
ACTION TAKEN
2-43/18 (Administrative Directive)
Sturgeon
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association publish committee and subcommittee detailed expenditures against approved budget lines.
LOST
2-44/18 (Administrative Directive)
Sturgeon
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association publish guidelines and regular reports made available online, as possible, detailing the expenditures of staff and elected officials.
LOST
2-45/18 (Administrative Directive)
Sturgeon
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association undertake a comprehensive review of the information technology department and its current website design, utility, accessibility and accuracy for members to access resources and information.
ACTION TAKEN
3-1/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that policy currently titled Curriculum, Student Assessment and Evaluation be retitled Curriculum and Student Assessment.
CARRIED
3-2/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.1 be amended to read—
“The basics in education provide students with those learning experiences that enable them to become knowledgeable, self directed, responsible individuals able to adapt and to cope within a complex and changing society.”
CARRIED
1.A.1 The basics in education [are] provide students with those learning experiences that [assist students in acquiring knowledge, skills and attitudes that contribute to continued learning, social awareness, cognizance of a changing society, responsible citizenship and personal well-being] enable them to become knowledgeable, self-directed, responsible individuals able to adapt and to cope within a complex and changing society.
[1978/88/98/2008]
3-3/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.2 be amended to read—
“The domains of an integrated curriculum should reflect consideration of the cognitive, social, emotional and physical well-being of the student.”
CARRIED
1.A.2 The domains of an integrated curriculum should reflect consideration of the [psychological, physical and personal] cognitive, social, emotional and physical well-being of the student.
[1971/76/81/88/98/2008]
3-4/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.3 be amended to read—
“The Department of Education has a responsibility to provide ongoing consultative services for programs authorized by the Minister of Education.”
CARRIED
1.A.3 The Department of Education has a responsibility to provide ongoing consultative services for programs authorized by the Minister of Education.
[1984/85/88/94/98/2008]
3-5/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.4 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should provide the legal framework and the resources necessary for the attainment of the Ministerial Order on Student Learning.”
CARRIED
1.A.4 The Government of Alberta should provide the legal framework and the resources necessary for the attainment of the [Goals and Standards Applicable to the Provision of Basic Education in Alberta] Ministerial Order on Student Learning.
[1985/86/98/2008]
3-6/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.5 be amended to read—
“The Department of Education should ensure that teaching about, or applying, diversity, equity and human rights tenets is incorporated throughout the Program of Studies, where applicable.”
CARRIED
1.A.5 The Department of Education should ensure that teaching about, or applying, diversity, equity and human rights tenets is incorporated throughout the [curriculum] Program of Studies, where applicable.
[1991/98/2008]
3-7/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.6 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.6 The Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes censorship of provincially or locally approved teaching and learning resources.
[1992/98/2008]
3-8/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.7 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes the offering of stand-alone postsecondary courses to high school students as part of their regular school program, except when supervised by a certificated member of the bargaining unit.”
CARRIED
1.A.7 The Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes the offering of stand-alone postsecondary courses to high school students as part of their regular school program, except when supervised by a certificated member of the bargaining unit.
[1993/96/98/2008]
3-9/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.8 be amended to read—
“The Department of Education should plan, fund, implement and evaluate a thorough orientation and inservice program for teachers required to teach any new Program of Studies authorized by the Minister of Education.”
CARRIED
1.A.8 The Department of Education should plan, fund, implement and evaluate a thorough orientation and inservice program for teachers required to teach any new [curriculum] Program of Studies authorized by the Minister of Education.
[1980/81/82/83/86/88/98/2008]
3-10/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.9 be amended to read—
“The Department of Education should employ certificated teachers with expertise in curriculum design to supervise Program of Studies development and implementation.”
CARRIED
1.A.9 The Department of Education should employ certificated teachers with expertise in curriculum design to supervise [curriculum or program] Program of Studies development and implementation.
[1990/93/98/2008]
3-11/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.10 be amended to read—
“Implementation of a new Program of Studies requires that
1. draft program and teaching and learning resources are evaluated through a pilot project,
2. approved programs and resources are available at least one school year prior to implementation and
3. sufficient funding is available for teacher inservice and purchase of approved teaching and learning resources.”
CARRIED
1.A.10 Implementation of a new [curriculum] Program of Studies requires that
1. draft program and teaching and learning resources are evaluated through a pilot project,
2. approved programs and resources are available at least one school year prior to implementation and
3. sufficient funding is available for teacher inservice and purchase of approved teaching and learning resources.
[1967/68/69/72/77/82/88/98/2008]
3-12/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.11 be amended to read—
“Local autonomy and local participation should be a major consideration in the design and development of the Program of Studies.”
CARRIED
1.A.11 Local autonomy and local participation should be a major consideration in [curriculum] the design and development of the Program of Studies.
[1967/70/72/77/88/98/2008]
3-13/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.12 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.12 The Department of Education should encourage the development of, and provide funds for, local curriculum projects.
[1981/86/88/98/2008]
3-14/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.13 be amended to read—
“The development and implementation of the Program of Studies should follow an orderly and sequential process from a needs assessment to a statement of goals and learner outcomes, the preparation of draft program, pilot projects, a year of optional implementation, adoption, implementation, continuing evaluation and maintenance.”
CARRIED
1.A.13 [Curriculum] The development and implementation of the Program of Studies should follow an orderly and sequential process from a needs assessment to a statement of goals and learner outcomes, the preparation of draft program, pilot projects, a year of optional implementation, adoption, implementation, continuing evaluation and maintenance.
[1967/88/90/98/2008]
3-15/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.14 be amended to read—
“Teachers should have the major voice in the development of the Program of Studies.”
CARRIED
1.A.14 Teachers should have the major voice in [curriculum decision making within the prescribed course of studies] the development of the Program of Studies.
[1978/88/98/2008]
3-16/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.15 be amended to read—
“Program of Studies content, activities and resource materials should be developmentally appropriate as per the given subject to provide for appropriate articulation between subjects and to allow appropriate differentiation according to the student’s learning needs.”
CARRIED
1.A.15 [Curriculum] Program of Studies content, activities and resource materials should be developmentally appropriate [to provide for sequential development in a] as per the given subject[,] to provide for appropriate articulation between subjects and to allow appropriate differentiation according to the student’s learning needs [and capabilities of the student].
[1967/68/72/73/88/98/2008]
3-17/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.16 be amended to read—
“The Department of Education should provide specific teaching materials to achieve the objectives of the Program of Studies without restricting the right of the teacher to select instructional materials.”
CARRIED
1.A.16 The Department of Education should provide specific teaching materials to achieve the objectives of the [curriculum] Program of Studies without restricting the right of the teacher to select instructional materials.
[1984/85/88/98/2008]
3-18/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.17 be amended to read—
“The Department of Education should ensure a balance between Canadian studies and international studies in the Alberta Social Studies Program of Studies.”
CARRIED
1.A.17 The Department of Education should ensure a balance between Canadian studies and international studies in the Alberta [social studies] Social Studies [curriculum] Program of Studies.
[1981/82/86/88/98/2008]
3-19/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.18 be deleted.
CARRIED
1.A.18 Complementary courses are a fundamental element of the education of students at junior and senior high school levels.
[1978/83/86/88/98/2008]
3-20/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.19 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.19 Students in junior high schools should take a balance of complementary and academic courses and should be given a choice of practical arts, fine and performing arts, languages other than English and other complementary courses.
[1989/92/95/98/2008]
3-21/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.20 be amended to read—
“School programs should enable and encourage students to participate in a judicious balance of core and complementary courses to recognize the importance of education in the cognitive, social, emotional and physical domains.”
CARRIED
1.A.20 School programs should [recognize the importance of education in the psychological, physical and personal domains by enabling and encouraging student participation in a judicious balance of core and complementary courses] enable and encourage students to participate in a judicious balance of core and complementary courses to recognize the importance of education in the cognitive, social, emotional and physical domains.
[1988/98/2008]
3-22/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.21 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.21 The Alberta Teachers’ Association recognizes global and environmental education as an important part of curricula.
[1988/91/94/98/2008/09]
3-23/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.22 be transferred to policy achieved.
CARRIED
1.A.22 Peace education should be incorporated into appropriate school curricula.
[1983/84/86/89/92/98/2008]
3-24/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.23 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.23 A compulsory health and daily physical education program should exist from K through 12.
[1975/80/85/88/98/2008]
3-25/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.24 be amended to read—
“Students must have access to accurate information and supports through certificated counsellors and/or health professionals who can provide education and advice on human sexuality and social health issues.”
CARRIED
1.A.24 Students must have [the opportunity to obtain accurate information and competent counselling in human sexuality and social health issues appropriate to their maturity and interest] access to accurate information and supports through certificated counsellors and/or health professionals who can provide education and advice on human sexuality and social health issues.
[1983/88/98/2008]
3-26/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.25 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.25 Information programs about the school’s family life and sexuality education curricula shall be offered to parents.
[1983/86/88/98/2008]
3-27/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.26 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.26 Student enrolment in laboratory courses should be limited to two students per station to a maximum of 20 students per class.
[1986/89/92/98/2008]
3-28/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.27 be transferred to nonactive policy.
CARRIED
1.A.27 The Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes results-based curriculum that
1. gives evaluation a higher priority than instruction,
2. limits its focus to achievement that can be observed and measured,
3. leads to the assessment of teaching practice based largely on student achievement scores to the neglect of other considerations and
4. leads to a focus only on outcomes rather than educational processes.
[1993/96/98/2008]
3-29/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.28 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.28 Regular and continuous assessment by classroom teachers is the most appropriate means of determining student progress.
[1979/88/98/2001/08]
3-30/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.29 be amended to read—
“External assessment instruments must be designed so that they
1. are fair, just and equitable;
2. engage students;
3. instill confidence in students’ abilities to learn and to succeed;
4. provide the teacher with information to make informed instructional decisions; and
5. are consistent with the Principles of Fair Student Assessment Practices for Education in Canada.”
CARRIED
1.A.29 [Procedures used to evaluate student achievement] External assessment instruments must be designed so that they
1. are fair, just and equitable;
2. [motivate] engage students;
3. instill confidence in students’ abilities to learn and to succeed;
[4. test a variety of knowledge, skills and attitudes;]
[5.] 4. provide the teacher with information to make informed instructional decisions; and
[6.] 5. are consistent with the Principles of Fair Student Assessment Practices for Education in Canada.
[1979/88/98/2008]
3-31/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.30 be amended to read—
“The use of diagnostic assessments should be restricted to use on an individual basis to provide information to enhance student programming.”
CARRIED
1.A.30 The use of [standardized] diagnostic [and intelligence tests] assessments should be restricted to [a research and guidance function] use on an individual basis to provide information to enhance student programming.
[1967/70/72/77/82/88/98/2001/08]
3-32/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.31 be amended to read—
“Assessment of student learning has as its primary function facilitating the teaching/learning process.”
CARRIED
1.A.31 Assessment [and evaluation] of student learning [have] has as [their] its primary function[,] facilitating the teaching/learning process.
[1979/88/98/2008]
3-33/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.32 be deleted.
CARRIED
1.A.32 Procedures used to assess and evaluate student learning must be based on the objectives and implementation of the curriculum.
[1967/72/79/88/98/2008]
3-34/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.33 be amended to read—
“Assessment of student learning is primarily the responsibility of those teachers providing the instruction.”
CARRIED
1.A.33 Assessment [and evaluation] of student learning [are] is primarily the responsibility of those teachers providing the instruction.
[1976/88/98/2001/08]
3-35/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.34 be deleted.
CARRIED
1.A.34 Assessment and evaluation of student learning and educational programs must take into account the individual characteristics of students and schools.
[1976/88/98/2008]
3-36/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.35 be amended to read—
“Adequate time and resources are required for teachers to conduct effective assessment of student learning.”
CARRIED
1.A.35 Adequate time and resources are required for teachers to conduct effective assessment [and evaluations] of student learning.
[1979/88/98/2008]
3-37/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.36 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.36 Teachers must be consulted prior to any decision to alter their evaluation of a student’s achievement and, if a teacher’s evaluation is altered, the altered mark shall be reported along with a notation indicating on whose authority the mark was changed.
[1979/84/88/98/2008]
3-38/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.37 be amended to read—
“School jurisdiction and school policy on reporting student progress and the appeal process shall be developed jointly with teachers and supports the professional rights and responsibilities of teachers to assess student learning.”
CARRIED
1.A.37 School jurisdiction and school policy on [student assessment and evaluation, appeals procedures and standards of achievement] reporting student progress and the appeal process shall be developed jointly with teachers and supports the professional rights and responsibilities of teachers to assess [and evaluate] student learning.
[1979/84/88/98/2008]
3-39/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.38 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.38 The Department of Education should ensure that written responses represent a significant portion of its provincial diploma examinations.
[1987/90/98/2008]
3-40/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.39 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.39 The results of provincially administered achievement tests should be
1. made available only to the school attended by the participating student and
2. limited to determining the cognitive aspects of collective student achievement and effectiveness of the provincial curriculum.
[1977/82/86/88/98/2008]
3-41/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.40 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes the requirement by school boards for teachers to include the results of Provincial Achievement Tests in the final evaluation of individual student achievement.”
CARRIED
1.A.40 The Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes the [inclusion] requirement by school boards [of] for teachers to include the results of [the Department of Education] Provincial Achievement [Testing Program] Tests in the final evaluation of individual student achievement.
[1977/82/83/86/88/98/2008]
3-42/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.41 be amended to read—
“Students must have the opportunity to learn the Program of Studies on which they will be tested.”
CARRIED
1.A.41 Students must have the opportunity to learn the [curriculum] Program of Studies on which they will be tested.
[2001/08]
3-43/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.42 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.42 Credits toward a high school diploma should be awarded only for those courses or activities under the supervision of certificated teachers.
[1967/68/69/74/79/84/88/89/98/2008]
3-44/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.43 be amended to read—
“Any use of test results related to public assurance must be consistent with the test purpose, design and the unit of analysis, be it classroom, school, system or province.”
CARRIED
1.A.43 Any use of test results [for accountability] related to public assurance must be consistent with the test purpose, design and the unit of analysis, be it classroom, school, system or province.
[1993/98/2008]
3-45/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.44 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.44 The Department of Education is responsible for analyzing provincial assessment program results to determine if gender and/or cultural bias is evident and, if so, to take action to eliminate it.
[1991/94/98/2001/08]
3-46/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.45 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.45 Decisions related to content of digital resources should be made in consultation with classroom teachers.
[1968/72/77/88/98/2008]
3-47/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.46 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.46 All teachers should foster clarity and correct usage of language in written and oral expression.
[1981/88/98/2008]
3-48/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.47 be deleted.
CARRIED
1.A.47 Teachers have an obligation within the school program to promote high levels of student proficiency and behaviour.
[1978/88/89/98/2008]
3-49/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.48 be amended to read—
“Teachers require adequate time during the school day and sustained resources to perform their role in curriculum development and implementation.”
CARRIED
1.A.48 Teachers require [Adequate] adequate time during the school day and [adequate] sustained resources [are required for teachers] to perform their role in curriculum development and implementation.
[1976/88/98/2008]
3-50/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.49 be transferred to policy achieved.
CARRIED
1.A.49 Approved curriculum materials should seek to support the development of a positive self-image in students.
[1981/88/98/2008]
3-51/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.50 be amended to read—
“The determination of the resources and the teaching and learning conditions necessary to accomplish the goals of basic education in meeting student needs is a shared responsibility of teachers, school jurisdictions and the Department of Education.”
CARRIED
1.A.50 The determination of the resources and the [environment required] teaching and learning conditions necessary to accomplish the goals of basic education in meeting student needs is a shared responsibility of teachers, school jurisdictions and the Department of Education.
[1978/88/89/98/2008]
3-52/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.51 be amended to read—
“While it is important for students to gain a comprehensive understanding of future career opportunities and workplace requirements, a continued focus on the educational development of academic, personal wellness and collaborative skills is essential in the success of the school-to-work transition.”
CARRIED
1.A.51 While it is important for students to gain a comprehensive understanding of future career opportunities and workplace requirements, a continued focus on the educational development of academic, personal [management] wellness and collaborative skills is essential in the success of the school-to-work transition.
[1996/98/2008]
3-53/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.52 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.52 Schools, business, government and other community stakeholders should accept shared responsibility for ensuring that students experience a smooth transition from school to work.
[1996/98/2008]
3-54/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.53 be amended to read—
“A school library/learning commons is an essential element of every school and is based on the following principles:
1. A qualified teacher-librarian is a required component of a school library/learning commons program at all levels of instruction.
2. The responsibility for establishment, maintenance and evaluation of the school library/learning commons is a shared responsibility of schools, school authorities and the Department of Education.
3. A fundamental component of a school library/learning commons program is to support classroom instruction.”
CARRIED
1.A.53 A school library/learning commons is an essential element of every school and is based on the following principles:
1. A qualified teacher-librarian is a required component of a school library/learning commons program at all levels of instruction.
2. The responsibility for establishment, maintenance and evaluation of the school library/learning commons is a shared responsibility of schools, school authorities and the Department of Education.
3. A fundamental component of a school library/learning commons program is to support classroom instruction.
[4. The operation and funding of school libraries reflects, at minimum, the requirements of Policy, Guidelines, Procedures and Standards for School Libraries in Alberta (Department of Education, October 1984)].
[1973/78/83/85/88/98/2008]
3-55/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.54 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.54 Adequate time and resources are required for teacher-librarians to perform their role in providing library services that support the total program at all levels of instruction.
[1998/2008]
3-56/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.55 be amended to read—
“The purposes and methods of assessing and reporting student learning and evaluating the Program of Studies and system performance are distinct and not interchangeable.”
CARRIED
1.A.55 The purposes and methods of assessing and [evaluating] reporting student learning[,] and evaluating [curriculum, programs and systems] the Program of Studies and system performance are distinct and not interchangeable.
[1990/98/2001/08]
3-57/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.56 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.56 Teachers may not accept rewards for school or district performance on achievement tests or diploma examinations.
[2001/08]
3-58/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.57 be amended to read—
“Teachers representing the Association should constitute a majority of the membership on all Department of Education committees related to curriculum and student assessment.”
CARRIED
1.A.57 Teachers representing the Association should constitute a majority of the membership on all Department of Education [program, curriculum and student evaluation advisory] committees related to curriculum and student assessment.
[1993/96/99/2002/08]
3-59/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.58 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.58 Curriculum development should
1. address the diverse learning needs of all students;
2. have a balance between measurable outcomes and other important goals;
3. be broadly based in order to give students the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for success in a changing world; and
4. reflect systematic and structured consultation with the profession and others.
[1994/97/2003/08]
3-60/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.59 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.59 The Department of Education is responsible for making provision for and adequately funding alternative public education programs for students who are not succeeding in regular school programs.
[1978/83/86/88/98/2008]
3-61/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.60 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.60 Alternative schools and alternative programs within the public education system must meet the following criteria:
1. They are designed to meet learning needs and address learning differences, rather than religious, ethnic or socio-economic differences and do not result in excessive fragmentation.
2. On balance, they demonstrate a net educational benefit, are financially and administratively feasible, and do not assess noninstructional or program fees.
3. They do not extend privileges or benefits to one segment of society that could not feasibly be extended to all similar segments of society.
4. They do not violate the following basic principles:
a) Public education is publicly funded and universally accessible by all students.
b) Public education is directed toward developing the potential of every student.
c) Public education is accountable, through government, including publicly elected school boards, to society.
d) Public education fosters the development of a democratic citizenry and society.
[1985/88/96/98/2007/08]
3-62/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.61 be [reaffirmed.] amended to read—
“Staffing for languages other than English in immersion and bilingual programs requires
1. at the school[/] and district system level, personnel with fluency in languages who are able to assist teachers with curriculum and inservice needs; and
2. at the school[/] and district level, at least one administrator with sufficient fluency in languages to assure adequate communication of school objectives, instructional expectations, and evaluative criteria and judgments with teachers whose spoken language is in the target language.”
CARRIED AS AMENDED
1.A.61 Staffing for languages other than English in immersion and bilingual programs requires
1. at the school/district system level, personnel with fluency in languages who are able to assist teachers with curriculum and inservice needs; and
2. at the school/district level, at least one administrator with sufficient fluency in languages to assure adequate communication of school objectives, instructional expectations, and evaluative criteria and judgments with teachers whose spoken language is in the target language.
[1992/98/2008]
3-63/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.62 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should provide sufficient funding and support for English Language Learners to ensure that students with limited proficiency in English benefit fully from the Alberta educational system.”
CARRIED
1.A.62 The Government of Alberta should provide sufficient funding and support for English [as an additional language program] Language Learners to ensure that students with limited proficiency in English benefit fully from the Alberta educational system.
[1991/98/2008]
3-64/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.63 be transferred to nonactive policy.
CARRIED
1.A.63 The Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes incentive programs that tie increased funding to improved performance.
[1999/2008]
3-65/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.64 be amended to read—
“The use of standardized tests, including provincial achievement tests and international assessments, is opposed when
1. the tests are used as a criterion for educational funding;
2. results are used to compare students, teachers, programs, schools, communities, jurisdictions and provinces;
3. tests are used as a single criterion to determine grade or program placement, completion or promotion;
4. tests do not match the developmental level of the student;
5. tests do not match the language proficiency of the student;
6. tests compromise the mental health of a student;
7. student results are used to evaluate teachers or to determine compensation or employment status;
8. programs are specifically designed to teach to the test;
9. testing programs or tests limit or supplant instructional time; and
10. tests do not conform to the Principles of Fair Student Assessment Practices for Education in Canada.”
CARRIED
1.A.64 The use of standardized tests, including provincial achievement tests and international assessments, is opposed when
1. the tests are used as a criterion for educational funding;
2. results are used to compare students, teachers, programs, schools, communities, jurisdictions and provinces;
3. tests are used as a single criterion to determine grade or program placement, completion or promotion;
4. tests do not match the developmental level [or language proficiency] of the student;
5. tests do not match the language proficiency of the student;
6. tests compromise the mental health of a student;
[5.] 7. student results are used to evaluate teachers or to determine compensation or employment status;
[6.] 8. programs are specifically designed to teach to the test;
[7.] 9. testing programs or tests limit or supplant instructional time; and
[8.] 10. tests do not conform to the Principles of Fair Student Assessment Practices for Education in Canada.
[2001/08]
3-66/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.65 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.65 The Department of Education should make public all diploma examinations following their administration.
[2003/06/09/12/15]
3-67/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.66 be amended to read—
“The Department of Education should ensure that the requirements for obtaining credits in summer school courses are the same as the requirements for obtaining credits in the regular Program of Studies.”
CARRIED
1.A.66 The Department of Education should ensure that the requirements for obtaining credits in summer school courses are the same as the requirements for obtaining credits in the regular [programs of study] Program of Studies.
[1997/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
3-68/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.67 be reaffirmed.
CARRIED
1.A.67 The Department of Education should restrict enrolment in Knowledge and Employability Courses to a maximum of 12 students per class and to provide the necessary additional funds to accomplish this objective.
[1988/91/94/97/2000/03/06/09/12/15]
3-69/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 1.A.68 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association promotes and enhances the primacy of the teacher’s role in student assessment and reporting.”
CARRIED
1.A.68 The Alberta Teachers’ Association promotes and enhances the primacy of the teacher’s role in student assessment and [evaluation] reporting.
[1993/96/99/2002/05/08/11/14/17]
3-70/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that policy currently titled Educational Accountability be retitled Educational Accountability for Public Assurance.
CARRIED
3-71/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 21.A.1 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association believes that public assurance
1. is the process through which the partners in the education system each take responsibility for their actions and report to those who are entitled to the information,
2. includes an obligation to improve the capacity and performance of all those responsible to achieve the broad goals of education and
3. is ultimately focused on supporting the role and responsibilities of the teacher to diagnose and respond to the learning needs of the student.”
CARRIED
21.A.1 The Alberta Teachers’ Association believes that [educational accountability] public assurance
1. is the process through which the partners in the education system each take responsibility for their actions and report to those who are entitled to the information,
[and]
2. includes an obligation to improve the capacity and performance of all those responsible to achieve the broad goals of education and
3. is ultimately focused on supporting the role and responsibilities of the teacher to diagnose and respond to the learning needs of the student.
[2006/08]
3-72/18 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 21.A.2 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association recognizes the following principles of effective education accountability for public assurance:
1. Education partners have a shared understanding of and commitment to fairness, openness, respect for diversity and stewardship, which are key values underlying a commitment to equity.
2. The primary purpose of accountability for public assurance in education is to support the broad goals of education and the diverse needs of children and youth.
3. Information for accountability purposes is gathered in a variety of ways in data infrastructures from all relevant sources, and reported and used in ways that respect the limitations of the data.
4. Sound educational research and practice guide the design and implementation of data infrastructures.
5. Responsibility for public assurance enhances the capacity of education partners to fulfill their respective roles and leads to sustained improvement of the system.
6. Each education partner is responsible for those areas of the system within its authority and expertise.
7. The system of accountability in education is evaluated on an ongoing basis focused on the goal of providing public assurance.”
CARRIED
21.A.2 The Alberta Teachers’ Association recognizes the following principles of [an] effective education accountability [system] for public assurance:
1. Education partners have a shared understanding of and commitment to fairness, openness, respect for diversity and stewardship, which are key values underlying [accountability in education] a commitment to equity.
2. The primary purpose of accountability for public assurance in education is to support the broad goals of education and the diverse [learning] needs of children and youth.
3. Information for accountability purposes is gathered in a variety of ways in data infrastructures from all relevant sources, and reported and used in ways that respect the limitations of the data.
4. Sound educational research and practice guide the design and implementation of [an accountability system in education] data infrastructures.
5. [Accountability in education] Responsibility for public assurance enhances the capacity of education partners to fulfill their respective roles [and responsibilities] and leads to sustained improvement of the system.
6. Each education partner is [accountable] responsible for those areas of the system within its authority and expertise.
7. The system of accountability in education is evaluated on an ongoing basis focused on the goal of providing public assurance.
[2006/08]
3-73/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that administrative procedure A.6 be amended to read—
“Local associations are assisted with the costs of each local representative in attendance at a representative assembly in accordance with grant-in-aid rates established by the Provincial Executive Council from time to time.”
CARRIED
A.6 Local associations are assisted with the costs of each local representative in attendance at a representative assembly [(a) for local representatives residing in the city in which the assembly is being held, an allowance of $35 for meals for each day or partial day of the assembly, (b) for local representatives other than those in (a), an allowance of 39¢ per kilometre return, an allowance of $100 for hotel for each day of the assembly other than the one on which an evening opening session is held and an allowance of $35 for meals for each day or partial day of the assembly, (c) for local representatives residing 400 kilometres or more from the city in which the assembly is being held, an additional allowance for two days’ subsistence and two nights’ accommodation] in accordance with grant-in-aid rates established by the Provincial Executive Council from time to time.
(205/07, 154/09, 177/11)
3-74/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following practices are to be observed with respect to a general review of Association policy:
1. An Annual Representative Assembly may authorize Provincial Executive Council to undertake a general review of some or all of the content, organization and structure of Association policy, including related administrative procedures and administrative guidelines.
2. A draft proposal for revised policy arising from a general review shall be approved by Provincial Executive Council at or before its September meeting in the year prior to the Annual Representative Assembly at which the proposal is to be considered and the approved draft proposal made available in print and/or digital format to members immediately thereafter.
3. Provincial Executive Council may establish processes to bring the draft proposal arising from the general review to the attention of members to create awareness and solicit responses from members.
4. Local associations may make representations concerning revisions to the approved draft proposal arising from the general review in the form of advice or as local resolutions submitted to the Executive Secretary on or before December 15 in the year prior to the Annual Representative Assembly at which the proposal is to be considered.
5. After reviewing the general advice received and resolutions submitted, Provincial Executive Council will approve a final policy proposal arising from the general review for consideration by the Annual Representative Assembly and make the final proposal available to members in print and/or digital format at least one month prior to the Annual Representative Assembly.
6. The approved final policy proposal together with Provincial Executive Council’s position on related local resolutions will be moved in one or more blocks at the option of Steering Committee, with individual policies in the proposal being subject to removal from the block for amendment by motion.
CARRIED
3-75/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that processes for the review of expiring current directives and long-range policy be suspended for 2018/19 to allow for the preparation and presentation of a revised body of policy to the 2019 Annual Representative Assembly.
CARRIED
3-76/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that standards for Association policy, including subject headings, policy types, standard definitions of terms, and statement of the purpose of policy, be developed and submitted for approval to the 2019 Annual Representative Assembly.
CARRIED
3-77/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that a schedule and process for the periodic review of policies be submitted for approval to the 2019 Annual Representative Assembly.
CARRIED
3-78/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that policies passed at an Annual Representative Assembly be referred to Resolutions Committee for reconciliation and integration with existing policy and that a report on the proposed disposition of the policies, including proposed amendments where appropriate, be submitted for approval to the Annual Representative Assembly the following year.
CARRIED
3-79/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to initiate a review in order to revisit the report of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Inclusive Education in Alberta Schools.
CARRIED
3-80/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds for an Association-sponsored [conference] education program for central office teachers.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
3-81/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds for a comprehensive strategy to promote member commitment.
NOT MOVED
3-82/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to establish a committee to review Association and school authority policies that relate to violence in the workplace.
CARRIED
3-83/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to increase the executive staff complement in the Member Services program area by one to assist in the increase in the discipline caseload.
CARRIED
3-84/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to increase the executive staff complement in the Professional Development program area by one to provide essential support to teachers in the form of Association-developed and delivered materials, online resources, workshops, conventions, conferences and specialist council activities.
CARRIED
3-85/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Bylaw 9(2)(a), the fee payable by an active member employed full-time be [$1,248] $1,242 per annum effective 2018 09 01.
NOT VOTED ON (AMENDMENT RENDERED MAIN MOTION MOOT)
3-86/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Bylaw 9(2)(f), the fee payable by an associate member be $186.30 per annum effective 2018 09 01.
NOT MOVED (MOOT)
3-87/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to develop clear policies and procedures that permit students to change the name, gender and pronouns on all official school records to protect their privacy and reflect their lived gender identity.
CARRIED
3-88/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to develop clear policies and procedures that permit teachers to change the name, gender and pronouns on all official employment records to protect their privacy and reflect their lived gender identity.
CARRIED
3-89/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge teacher education programs in Alberta universities to ensure that these programs formally and effectively address sexual and gender minority health, safety, and educational needs and concerns for teachers, students and families.
CARRIED
3-90/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to change provincial building codes to require all newly constructed public facilities, including schools, to provide universal, all-gender washrooms.
CARRIED
3-91/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to respect and protect the privacy and confidentiality of sexual and gender minority students and teachers from unwanted disclosure in all school activities, forms, records and processes.
CARRIED
3-92/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association affirm that the public interest and the teaching profession are best served through teacher professional self-governance provided by a unitary organization that has responsibility for upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3-93/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association use all necessary means and resources to adamantly oppose any effort to divide or diminish its membership or reduce the scope of its objects, authority and activities.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3-94/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to extend and expand its commitment to funding Walking Together: Education for Reconciliation Professional Learning Project.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3-95/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that programs supporting certification and continuing professional development in relation to the Leadership Quality Standard and the Superintendent Quality Standard be available and accessible to all interested certificated teachers on an equitable basis.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3-96/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require that, as a condition of their approval and recognition, programs supporting certification and continuing professional development in relation to the Leadership Quality Standard and the Superintendent Quality Standard be developed with the meaningful participation of the Association and provide opportunities for the Association to provide relevant resources and deliver content relating to the professional role and responsibilities of school and system leaders.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3-97/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to establish, fund and enforce district pupil/teacher ratio standards that are consistent with achieving Alberta’s Commission on Learning class size numbers and providing appropriate support for students with complex needs.
CARRIED
3-98/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require school authorities to annually report [which board-] all mandated standardized assessment instruments [are] being administered to students and the number of administrations per student together with the total cost of and time allocated for their administration.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
3-99/18 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require school authorities to implement policies mandating the collection, in a standard form and fashion, of information relating to incidents of violence and harassment affecting [teachers] school staff and further require the submission of this information to the department for aggregation and reporting.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
3-100/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Association budget for 2018/19 be amended to provide for a subsidy to delegates incurring child care expenses to attend Summer Conference at the rate of $125 per child upon submission of an attested claim.
CARRIED
3-101/18 (Administrative Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Association budget for 2018/19 be amended to provide for a grant-in-aid to be paid to Association locals for their off-campus delegates attending Summer Conference at a rate of 50 per cent of the grant-in-aid provided for on-campus delegates.
CARRIED
4-1/18 (Administrative Directive)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association study and report to the 2019 Annual Representative Assembly on the need to include adult dependent care cost reimbursement.
CARRIED
