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Expiring Current Directive Resolutions
1-1/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.2 be reaffirmed.
1.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to maintain a course in career, personal and life skills as a high school graduation requirement.
1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-2/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.8 be reaffirmed.
1.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to review and update the Program of Studies for the fine arts program, including the components of music, art, drama and dance.
1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-3/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.14 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to work with the profession to bring about changes to the diploma examinations program to
1. allow teachers to make more effective use of the examinations in the instruction, assessment and evaluation of students;
2. reduce the inordinate amount of time lost to classroom instruction to accommodate the examinations schedule;
3. reduce the negative impact on students with exceptionalities;
4. provide accommodations for students who require support to fully demonstrate their learning;
5. schedule the marking of examinations to minimize the time teachers are away from the school;
6. minimize the negative impacts on all students and school programs;
7. recognize the voluntary nature of the marking of and the developing of diploma examinations by professional teachers;
8. recognize the need for assessment to be multifaceted;
9. recognize and address concerns about misuse of test data including their use to assess teacher or school performance; and
10. ensure that examinations honour the understanding that students express knowledge and skill in a variety of equally valuable ways.”
1.B.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to work with the profession to bring about changes to the diploma examinations program to
1. allow teachers to make more effective use of the examinations in the instruction, assessment and evaluation of students;
2. reduce the inordinate amount of time lost
to classroom instruction to accommodate the examinations schedule;
3. reduce the negative impact on students with [special needs] exceptionalities;
4. provide accommodations for students who require support to fully demonstrate their learning;
[4]5. schedule the marking of examinations to minimize the time teachers are away from the school;
[5]6. minimize the negative impacts on all students and school programs;
[6]7. recognize the voluntary nature of the marking of and the developing of diploma examinations by professional teachers;
[7]8. recognize the need for assessment to be multifaceted;
[8]9. recognize and address concerns about misuse of test data including their use to assess teacher or school performance; and
[9]10. ensure that examinations honour the understanding that students express knowledge and skill in a variety of equally valuable ways.
[2004/07/10/13]
1-4/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.28 be reaffirmed.
1.B.28 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to reform the process for policy development and decision making related to student assessment, evaluation and accountability to include
1. systematic consultation with representatives selected by the Association on design, technical and administrative issues;
2. ongoing consultation, communication and decision making with the Association and other education partners on policy matters;
3. ongoing research focused on guiding and improving policy decisions; and
4. assurances that all examinations are developed in Alberta by active members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association reflecting the Alberta Program of Studies.
[2004/07/10/13]
1-5/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.34 be reaffirmed.
1.B.34 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge postsecondary institutions to accept Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 as entry courses for students other than those entering a mathematics-intensive field of study.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-6/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.37 be deleted.
1.B.37 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to reinstate the written component to diploma examinations that have had a written component removed.
[2010/13]
1-7/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.38 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to recognize the right of a teacher to exempt a student from provincially mandated tests when the teacher deems it inappropriate to the needs of the student.”
1.B.38 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to recognize the right of a teacher to exempt a student from [a] provincially mandated [achievement] tests when the teacher deems it inappropriate to the needs of the student.
[1992/95/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-8/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.40 be reaffirmed.
1.B.40 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to include student–parent–teacher interview time as part of the current instructional time (950 hours annually for elementary and junior high programs and 1,000 hours for high school programs) for scheduling purposes under their regulations.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-9/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.47 be reaffirmed.
1.B.47 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to institute and support a requirement for students to study additional languages in Grades 4 to 9.
[2013]
1-10/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.54 be reaffirmed.
1.B.54 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to repeal any references in legislation that obligate teachers to notify parents in advance when courses of study, educational programs or instructional materials, or instruction or exercises, prescribed under the School Act, include subject matter that deals primarily and explicitly with religion, human sexuality or sexual orientation.
[2013]
1-11/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.55 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that age-appropriate instruction to prevent sexual abuse be incorporated into appropriate school curricula at all grade levels.”
1.B.55 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that age-appropriate instruction to prevent sexual abuse [programming] be incorporated into appropriate school curricula at all grade levels.
[2013]
1-12/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 1.B.56 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to coordinate all initiatives related to any curriculum development through a professional working group, co-chaired by the Association and government.”
1.B.56 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to coordinate all initiatives related to [Curriculum Redesign] any curriculum development through a professional working group, co-chaired by the Association and government.
[2013]
1-13/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.2 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“Institutions with teacher education programs recognized by the Association should collaborate with the Association to establish and maintain a program of support which includes instruction in the legal, ethical and professional nature of teaching with an emphasis on the services, structure and function of the Association.”
2.B.2 [BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge i]Institutions with [accredited Alberta] teacher education programs recognized by the Association [to] should collaborate with the Association to establish and maintain a program of support which includes instruction in the legal, ethical and professional nature of teaching with an emphasis on the services, structure and function of the Association.
[2004/07/10/13]
1-14/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.4 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association to ensure preparation in early childhood education.”
2.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with [accredited or approved] Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association to ensure [sufficient offerings in early childhood courses to allow for specialization] preparation in early childhood education.
[2004/07/10/13]
1-15/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.12 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association to include content on various conditions contributing to student exceptionalities and how curriculum and instruction can be adapted to meet the learning requirements of all students in inclusive learning environments.”
2.B.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with [accredited] Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association to include content on various conditions contributing to [special needs] student exceptionalities and how curriculum and instruction can be adapted to meet the learning requirements of all students [with special needs] in inclusive learning environments.
[2007/10/13]
1-17/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.14 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association to include curriculum and instructional strategies to help teachers address sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression in age-appropriate ways in Alberta classrooms and schools.”
2.B.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with [accredited] Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association to include curriculum and instructional strategies to help teachers address sexual orientation [and], gender identity and gender expression in age-appropriate ways in Alberta classrooms and schools.
[2007/10/13]
1-18/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.15 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association to ensure that, during teacher preparation, all students take at least one regular course on First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories, cultures and education.”
2.B.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with [accredited] Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association to ensure that, during teacher preparation, all students take at least one regular course on First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories, cultures and education.
[2013]
1-19/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.17 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association to include information on the role of teachers regarding mental health issues and suicide prevention in their teacher education programs.”
2.B.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with [accredited] Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association to include information on the role of teachers regarding mental health issues[,] and [including] suicide prevention[,] in their teacher education programs.
[2013]
1-20/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 2.B.18 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“Teacher education programs recognized by the Association should ensure that content related to classroom management, curriculum, ethics and law is delivered by instructors who are eligible to hold a teaching certificate in Alberta.”
2.B.18 [BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge institutions with accredited Alberta] [t]Teacher education programs recognized by the Association [to] should ensure that content related to classroom management, curriculum, ethics and law is delivered by instructors who are eligible to hold a teaching certificate in Alberta.
[2013]
1-21/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 3.B.1 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“School boards should provide suitable inservice programs and individual support to teachers who have been transferred from one teaching level and/or subject area to another.”
3.B.1 [BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge] [s]School boards [to] should provide suitable inservice programs and individual support to teachers who have been transferred from one teaching level and/or subject area to another.
[1989/92/95/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
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 authorized by the Minister of Education.
[1980/81/82/83/86/88/98/2008]
1-22/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.6 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to ensure teachers required to travel for any business of the school board are fully insured and that the insurance premiums are paid in full by the employing board so that teachers are protected from all financial losses resulting from the request to travel.”
5.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge [the Alberta School Boards Association to ensure that all] school boards [employees] to ensure teachers required to travel for any business of the school board be fully insured and that the insurance premiums are paid in full by the employing board so that [the employees] teachers are protected from all financial loss resulting from the request to travel.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-23/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.10 be reaffirmed.
5.B.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to ensure that the instructional workload for distributed, online and e-learning teachers does not exceed the workload of other teachers.
[1989/92/95/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-24/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.11 be reaffirmed.
5.B.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to compel employing school boards to cover all medical, vision care, dental and legal costs and loss of income incurred by teachers as a result of dealing with students under their care.
[2004/07/10/13]
1-25/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.14 be reaffirmed.
5.B.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Human Services to amend the guidelines of its daycare subsidy program so that the daycare needs of sporadically employed parents can be met and that this subsidy be significantly increased.
[1988/91/94/97/2000/03/04/07/10/13]
1-26/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.15 be [reaffirmed] deleted.
5.B.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fund the implementation of a five-step annual increment teacher salary grid.
[2001/04/07/10/13]
1-27/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.16 be reaffirmed.
5.B.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association take necessary steps to introduce or reintroduce continuing designations where term designations exist.
[1992/95/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-28/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.19 be reaffirmed.
5.B.19 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to continue lobbying the Government of Canada to amend the Income Tax Act to enable teachers to deduct costs associated with their professional duties.
[1996/99/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-29/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.25 be reaffirmed.
5.B.25 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that distributed, online and e-learning are supported and delivered by certificated teachers.
[1989/92/95/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-30/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.30 be deleted.
5.B.30 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to actively recruit and retain appropriate numbers of certificated substitute teachers.
[2007/10/13]
1-31/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.31 be reaffirmed.
5.B.31 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and school boards to develop policies and procedures to ensure the appropriate conduct of parents toward teachers in an effort to protect the overall well-being of teachers and students.
[2007/10/13]
5.A.48 Safeguards essential for the protection of teachers from abuse or harassment by students or parents should include
1. a district policy for sites under its jurisdiction developed in accordance with principles established by the Association;
2. recognition of the teacher’s right to know all accusers and to address all accusations;
3. a teacher evaluation system that places responsibility for the evaluation of the professional performance of the teacher on the teacher’s colleagues as identified in Association policy;
4. identification of individuals convicted under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and in the teacher’s care, including knowledge of the general nature of the offence;
5. the support of community service agencies when harassment or abuse are threatened or occur;
6. enforcement of those sections of the School Act dealing with student and public conduct in schools; and
7. the teacher’s right to exclude from class students who (a) pose a physical safety risk to themselves or others including the teacher and (b) continue to disrupt the operation of the classroom or the learning program of other students.
[1994/96/2001/11]
1-32/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.33 be reaffirmed.
5.B.33 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school jurisdictions to ensure that reductions in substitute rosters be done in a fair and equitable manner and to the greatest extent possible leave the decision to remain on the substitute roster up to the individual teacher.
[2010/13]
1-33/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 5.B.34 be deleted.
5.B.34 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge local economic policy committees to negotiate clauses into collective agreements that stipulate that continuous teaching contracts first be awarded to those teachers with two cumulative years of service on probationary, temporary or interim contracts with the same school district if a suitable contract becomes available.
[2013]
1-34/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 6.B.5 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to eliminate the remaining 2002 Alberta Teachers’ Pension Plan deficiency caused by the provisions of the 1992 pension agreement.”
6.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to [allocate funds to] eliminate the [entire unfunded liability of the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund] remaining 2002 Alberta Teachers’ Pension Plan deficiency caused by the provisions of the 1992 pension agreement.
[1997/2000/01/04/07/10/13]
1-35/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.1 be reaffirmed.
7.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require school jurisdictions to account to the public on the use of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education funding allocation in their annual reports.
[2008/11/13]
1-36/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.13 be reaffirmed.
7.B.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to allocate substantial additional increases in funding to school boards to enable them to
1. establish classroom conditions that allow teachers to meet the learning needs of all children,
2. negotiate teacher salary increases that reflect the value of the contribution made by the profession and
3. attract and retain qualified members of the teaching profession.
[2001/04/07/10/13]
1-37/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.14 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require school authorities receiving public funds to make available to the public, financial statements detailing the revenue and expenditures of funds collected through fees, fundraising, gifts and donations for each school operated or supervised by the authority.”
7.B.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require school [boards] authorities receiving public funds to make available to the public, financial statements detailing the revenue and expenditures of funds collected through fees, fundraising, gifts and donations for each school operated or supervised by the [board, including charter schools] authority.
[1995/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-38/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.15 be reaffirmed.
7.B.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to continue to actively lobby the federal government to uphold its commitment to Aboriginal students and ensure that annual funding for onreserve students at least matches annual provincial funding provided to other students.
[2006/09/12/13]
1-39/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.18 be reaffirmed.
7.B.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide targeted funding to address the needs of refugee students with limited formal schooling.
[2004/07/10/13]
1-40/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.19 be reaffirmed.
7.B.19 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide sufficient funding to school boards to allow for major reductions in class size.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-41/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.20 be deleted.
7.B.20 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to immediately increase 2013/14 education funding levels by a minimum of 2 per cent as projected in Budget 2012 and, going forward, provide adequate, predictable, sustainable funding for education to ensure that school boards have the capacity to provide class sizes, programs and staffing that best serve students’ needs.
[2013]
1-42/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.21 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fully fund and implement the inclusive education framework so as to ensure that students with exceptional and diverse needs are appropriately supported.”
7.B.21 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fully fund and implement the inclusive education framework so as to ensure that students with [special] exceptional and diverse needs are appropriately supported [in an inclusive education environment].
[2013]
1-43/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.22 be reaffirmed.
7.B.22 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to allocate tiered credit enrolment unit funds intended to reduce class sizes in Career and Technology Studies classrooms directly to class size reductions in those classrooms.
[2010/13]
1-44/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.30 be reaffirmed.
7.B.30 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to support learners of English as an additional language who are continuing to develop their English proficiency by restoring funding for the sixth and seventh years of “English as a Second Language” programming.
[2013]
1-45/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.31 be deleted.
7.B.31 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to expedite implementation of fully funded optional full-day Kindergarten programs by public education authorities, delivered by certificated teachers.
[2013]
1-46/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.41 be [deleted] amended to read—
“7.B.41 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to immediately fund a new program administered in accordance with the founding principles of the initiative as exemplified in AISI Cycle 1 and in full partnership with locals working with education partners to supports the objectives of Inspiring Education.”
7.B.41 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to immediately [restore full funding to the internationally recognized Alberta Initiative for School Improvement AISI and work with education partners to support the objectives of Inspiring Education by initiating a new round of AISI] fund a new program administered in accordance with the founding principles of the initiative as exemplified in AISI Cycle 1 and in full partnership with locals working with education partners to support the objectives of Inspiring Education.
[2013]
1-47/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.42 be reaffirmed.
7.B.42 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to immediately restore the grant rate provided to school boards for special project and work experience courses to a level equivalent to the full Credit Enrolment Unit rate.
[2013]
1-48/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 7.B.43 be reaffirmed.
7.B.43 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to immediately restore funding to distance learning programs in Alberta.
[2013]
1-49/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.1 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“All those employed in administrative, supervisory and consultative positions related to the teaching function should hold an Alberta teaching certificate.”
8.B.1 [BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta] to require in legislation that] [a]All those employed in administrative, supervisory and consultative positions related to the teaching function should hold an Alberta teaching certificate.
[1989/92/95/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-50/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.8 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that all private schools meet the requirements for full accreditation, including the requirements that these schools
1. implement the Alberta Program of Studies,
2. employ certificated teachers,
3. ensure student eligibility to earn credits toward an Alberta graduation diploma,
4. adhere to all measures and reporting standards required of public schools and
5. are operated by a nonprofit society.”
8.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that all private schools meet the requirements for full accreditation, including the requirements that these schools
1. implement the Alberta Program of Studies,
2. employ certificated teachers,
3. ensure student eligibility to earn credits toward an Alberta graduation diploma,
4. [meet public accountability] adhere to all measures and reporting standards required of public schools and
5. are operated by a nonprofit society.
[1989/92/95/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-51/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.16 be deleted.
8.B.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to immediately apply all accountability measures required of public schools to private schools that receive public funds.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-52/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.14 be reaffirmed.
8.B.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that education, health and other social portfolios are funded at levels that guarantee high quality of service without the need for revenue from gambling.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-53/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.17 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“The Department of Education, in promoting its international education agenda should
1. act to advance the best interests of Alberta’s public education system,
2. recognize that education is not a commodity for sale and that the goal of international education is to build intercultural competency, knowledge of the international community and the sense of global citizenship amongst students and education professionals and
3. ensure that public education in Alberta does not become subject to international agreements relating to trade in goods and services.”
8.B.17 [BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge t] The Department of Education, in promoting its international education agenda [, to] should
1. act to advance the best interests of Alberta’s public education system,
2. recognize that education is not a commodity for sale and that the goal of international education is to build intercultural competency, knowledge of the international community and the sense of global citizenship amongst students and education professionals and
3. ensure that public education in Alberta does not become subject to international agreements relating to trade in goods and services.
[2001/04/07/10/13]
1-54/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.18 be reaffirmed.
8.B.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to develop a comprehensive Provincial Children’s Agenda that would
1. reduce child poverty substantially and
2. establish adequate levels of services and benefits for families with children in order to
(a) provide universally accessible and affordable prenatal support programs, child care and early childhood education;
(b) provide tax recognition to all families with children; and
(c) provide incentives to encourage employers to implement family-friendly policies such as on-site child care, family leave and flexible work arrangements without penalty.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-55/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.19 be reaffirmed.
8.B.19 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to increase the allocation of funds for the development and implementation of early intervention programs through integrated services.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-56/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.22 be amended and transferred to long-range policy—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes any participation by the Government of Canada in any international trade and services agreements that would limit Alberta’s jurisdiction over education.”
8.B.22 [BE IT RESOLVED, that t]The Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes any participation by the Government of Canada in any international trade and services agreements that would limit Alberta’s jurisdiction over education.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-57/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.23 be reaffirmed.
8.B.23 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to use all means possible to assert to the Government of Canada that Alberta will not cede any of its rights over educational matters in the process of or as a result of negotiations under international trade and services agreements.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-58/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.24 be reaffirmed.
8.B.24 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to legislate improvements to the social and economic security of part-time, temporary and low-wage workers.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-59/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.25 be reaffirmed.
8.B.25 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to raise the provincial minimum wage to a level sufficient to guarantee employees a living wage and to index that wage rate to ensure it continues to reflect both rising prices and increases in average weekly earnings.
1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-60/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.26 be reaffirmed.
8.B.26 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school jurisdictions to adopt policy that requires appropriate behaviour and respectful interaction between all individuals in schools in order to ensure optimal working and learning environments.
[2013]
1-61/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.34 be reaffirmed.
8.B.34 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association support the actions of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to monitor and to educate teachers and the public about potential threats to Canada’s public education, health and social programs posed by international pressures for restructuring of education for purposes of private interests including, but not limited to commercialization.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-62/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.35 be reaffirmed.
8.B.35 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to address the social consequences of economic fluctuations, particularly in terms of their impact on children, youth and families.
[2007/10/13]
1-63/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.41 be reaffirmed.
8.B.41 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to vigorously defend the rights of teachers to the ownership of and copyright to educational materials personally developed and produced by the teacher (including textbooks, research papers, multimedia and all materials which are developed by the teacher).
[2010/13]
1-64/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.45 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to legislate improvements to the social and economic security of temporary foreign workers.”
8.B.45 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to legislate improvements to the social and economic security of temporary foreign[, low-wage] workers.
[2013]
1-65/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.46 be reaffirmed.
8.B.46 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to introduce comprehensive taxation and royalty reforms that will increase revenues, stabilize the government’s fiscal situation and equitably share the responsibility for adequately funding public programs, including public education, among all Albertans and corporations conducting business in Alberta.
[2013]
1-66/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 8.B.47 be reaffirmed.
8.B.47 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to continue to lead teacher opposition to Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations), and other federal and provincial initiatives intended to diminish workers’ rights to organize collectively or unions’ ability to represent the interests of their members.
[2013]
1-67/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 9.B.1 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association vigorously promote the position that managerial approaches to school administration that interfere with the collegial model of Alberta school leadership harm the relationships between teachers serving in central office, school leadership and classroom instruction roles and are contrary to the interests of students.”
9.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association vigorously promote the position that managerial approaches to school administration that interfere with the collegial model of Alberta school leadership harm the relationships between teachers serving in central office, school leadership and classroom instruction roles and are contrary to the interests of students [and teachers].
[1992/95/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-68/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 9.B.2 be [amended to read—] reaffirmed.
9.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association opposes the use of classroom walk-throughs as part of the teacher evaluation process.
[2007/10/13]
1-69/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 9.B.6 be reaffirmed.
9.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that a principal not be assigned to more than one school.
[2007/10/13]
1-70/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 10.B.2 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to require all teachers employed in schools receiving public funds to be members of the Association and subject to practice review and the Code of Professional Conduct.”
10.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [request that] urge the Government of Alberta to require all teachers employed in schools receiving public funds to be members of the Association and subject to practice review and the Code of Professional Conduct.
[1995/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-71/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 10.B.3 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to require that all counselling positions in schools be filled with certificated teachers with specialized knowledge and skills in counselling.”
10.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to require that all counselling positions in schools be filled with certificated teachers with specialized knowledge and skills in counselling.
[2004/07/10/13]
1-72/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 13.B.3 be reaffirmed.
13.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to fully fund and mandate school boards to provide junior kindergarten programs taught by certificated teachers.
[2005/07/10/13]
1-73/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 15.B.1 be reaffirmed.
15.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to prohibit school boards from requiring teachers to accept a school’s or school system’s goals or format for individual teacher professional growth plans.
[2001/04/07/10/13]
1-74/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 15.B.3 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the government and all school boards to adopt growth, supervision and evaluation practices for administrators that are consistent with the Alberta Teachers’ Association Administrator Professional Growth, Supervision and Evaluation Policy Model.”
15.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the government and all school boards to adopt growth, supervision and evaluation practices for administrators that are consistent with the Alberta Teachers’ Association Administrator Professional Growth, Supervision and Evaluation Policy Model.
[2004/07/10/13]
1-75/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.1 be reaffirmed.
16.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to ensure adequate funding is in place to provide on-site teacher supervision of students in school-based distributed, online and e-learning environments.
[2007/10/13]
1-76/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.2 be reaffirmed.
16.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide sustainable funding for an independent longitudinal research study of distributed, online and e-learning effectiveness and impact on teacher conditions of professional practice.
[2007/10/13]
1-77/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.4 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association, in conjunction with the Department of Education and school boards, develop policies and strategies for the use of online and digital technologies that address issues of responsible and appropriate use, student and teacher safety and cyberbullying.”
16.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association, in conjunction with the Department of Education and school boards, develop policies and strategies for the use of online and digital technologies that [to] address issues of responsible and appropriate use, student and teacher safety[,] and cyberbullying [and the appropriate uses of online and digital technologies].
[1997/2000/03/06/07/10/13]
1-78/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.8 be reaffirmed.
16.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge all school boards to ensure that a system is in place whereby substitute teachers have equitable access to technology and related professional development.
[2002/05/07/10/13]
1-79/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.11 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to mandate that school boards collaborate with teachers when establishing policy to govern the acquisition and application of technology in schools.”
16.B.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to mandate that school boards collaborate with teachers when establishing policy to govern the acquisition and application of technology in schools [so that decision making is in the hands of the teaching staff in each school].
[1999/2002/05/07/10/13]
1-80/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.13 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide, at no cost to schools, adequate SuperNet bandwidth and reliable Internet access for every Alberta classroom.”
16.B.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide, at no cost to schools, adequate SuperNet bandwidth and reliable Internet access for every Alberta classroom.
[1999/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-81/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.15 be reaffirmed.
16.B.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to ensure that students enrolled in distributed, online and e-learning are prescreened for appropriate placement in these more flexible learning environments, and provided with advance information about course requirements, equipment needs, technical training and support throughout the course, including opportunities to meet teachers face to face.
[2001/04/07/10/13]
1-82/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.16 be reaffirmed.
16.B.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to ensure that distributed, online and e-learning teachers have access to appropriate professional development programs, time, substitute teachers and resources to address their unique teaching situation.
[2001/04/07/10/13]
1-83/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 16.B.17 be reaffirmed.
16.B.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to include the following criteria when authorizing distributed learning or other technology-based educational programs and resources:
1. the pedagogical soundness of the teaching and learning strategies, including assessment practices;
2. the educational value and demand;
3. financial cost-effectiveness, including ongoing costs;
4. the breadth, depth and consistency of the resource with provincial curriculum;
5. the inclusion of Canadian content and freedom from bias;
6. the recognition of diversity and the promotion of inclusive school communities;
7. the universal accessibility and web standards for students with special needs; and
8. the health and well-being of students.
[2001/04/07/10/13]
1-84/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.5 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to stop the practice of funding special education private schools and to provide appropriate resources for the education of students with exceptionalities in Alberta’s public system.”
17.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to stop the practice of funding special education private schools and to provide appropriate resources for the education of students with [special needs] exceptionalities in [the inclusive] Alberta’s public system.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-85/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 17.B.8 be reaffirmed.
17.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to develop a funding accountability system that requires school jurisdictions to report on inclusive education grant allocations and expenditures relating to the supports and services listed in the inclusive education model.
[1995/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-86/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.2 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta institutions with teacher education programs recognized by the Association to ensure that preparation for teaching in inclusive school communities is fundamental to the teacher education program.”
18.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge [the faculties of education] Alberta institutions with teacher education programs recognized by the Association to ensure that preparation for teaching in inclusive school communities is fundamental to the teacher education program.
[2003/06/09/12/13]
1-87/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.7 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require school boards to develop policy and procedures for dealing with discrimination on the basis of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical characteristics, disability, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, place of origin, place of residence, socioeconomic background or linguistic background.”
18.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require school boards to develop policy and procedures for dealing with discrimination on the basis of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical characteristics, disability, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, place of origin, place of residence, socioeconomic background or linguistic background.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-88/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.8 be reaffirmed.
18.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to be sensitive in all elements of school reporting to the socioeconomic makeup of the communities they serve.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-89/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.10 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta, the Alberta School Boards Association and individual school boards to continue to implement strategies that address the needs of children at risk, including children at risk of developing, or who exhibit, violent behaviour.”
18.B.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta, the Alberta School Boards Association and individual school boards to continue to implement [the recommendations of the Task Force on Children at Risk] strategies that address the needs of children at risk, including children at risk of developing, or who exhibit, violent behaviour.
[2001/04/07/10/13]
1-90/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.11 be reaffirmed.
18.B.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide increased funding for programs and initiatives that enhance student success and high school completion rates among English as an additional language students.
[2006/09/12/13]
1-91/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.15 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to increase income support for families with children and for independent students to a level sufficient to provide a level of income that exceeds the poverty level as defined by the Low Income Cutoff, After-tax.”
18.B.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to increase income support for families with children and for independent students to a level sufficient to provide a level of income that exceeds the poverty level as defined by the [Market Basket Measure] Low Income Cutoff, After-tax.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-92/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.16 be reaffirmed.
18.B.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to fund professional development that fosters intercultural understanding and promotes intercultural perspectives to address discrimination in an increasingly diverse student population.
[1992/95/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-93/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.17 be reaffirmed.
18.B.17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to develop and implement a diversity and multicultural education policy consistent with Association diversity, equity and human rights policies.
[1992/95/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-94/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.18 be reaffirmed.
18.B.18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to ensure that provincial curriculum includes multiple perspectives that reflect the complexity and diversity of Alberta society.
[1992/95/98/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-95/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.19 be reaffirmed.
18.B.19 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to allocate increased funding for school-based programs and initiatives that enhance student success and high school completion rates among English as an additional language students.
[2013]
1-96/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.23 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage its locals to address issues related to diversity, equity, human rights, social responsibility, justice and democracy as part of their political engagement programs.”
18.B.23 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage its locals to [integrate into their political engagement programs, independently or in collaboration with other locals, stakeholders or agencies, projects] address issues related to [support] diversity, equity, human rights, social responsibility, justice and democracy [in their schools and/or communities] as part of their political engagement programs.
[2010/13]
1-97/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.25 be reaffirmed.
18.B.25 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage each local association to establish a standing committee to support diversity, equity and human rights.
[2010/13]
1-98/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 18.B.26 be reaffirmed.
18.B.26 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge each local association to encourage their respective school boards to include policies that promote and protect diversity, equity and human rights.
[2010/13]
1-99/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 20.B.4 be reaffirmed.
20.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to
1. restrict the utilization of portable and relocatable classrooms to the provision of temporary classroom space only,
2. provide sufficient funding to eliminate the need for school facilities composed only of portable and relocatable classrooms (mini-schools),
3. devise regulations to ensure that portable units leased or purchased as temporary classrooms are equipped with utilities and other physical facilities necessary to provide a safe and healthy teaching and learning environment and
4. subject any portable or relocatable classroom that is older than 10 years to rigorous annual health and safety inspection and if the portable is found to be unsafe or unhealthy to replace it with a safe teaching environment;
5. pay for Occupational Health and Safety and independent third-party testing regarding health and safety issues including but not limited to toxic mould, air quality, water quality, lead content and bacterial count; and
6. release to the public all tests performed by Occupational Health and Safety or independent third parties.
[2003/04/07/10/13]
1-100/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 20.B.5 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to take immediate action to address the maintenance and modernization needs of Alberta schools by
1. eliminating the backlog of modernization projects required to bring all school facilities up to current standards;
2. establishing a timely schedule of school maintenance and modernization projects to meet changing needs of program delivery and instructional technology;
3. assuming responsibility for the costs of school building and equipment repairs and/or renovations necessitated by Occupational Health and Safety recommendations;
4. requiring adherence to established health and safety standards for school modernization and maintenance projects; and
5. ensuring ergonomic design be incorporated into school maintenance and modernization projects.”
20.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to take immediate action to address the maintenance and modernization needs of Alberta schools by
1. eliminating the backlog of modernization projects required to bring all school facilities up to current standards;
2. establishing a timely schedule of school maintenance and modernization projects to meet changing needs of program delivery and instructional technology;
3. assuming responsibility for the costs of school building and equipment repairs and/or renovations necessitated by Occupational Health and Safety recommendations;
4. requiring adherence to established health and safety standards for school modernization and maintenance projects; and
5. ensuring ergonomic design be incorporated into school maintenance and modernization projects[;]
[6. paying for Occupational Health and Safety and independent third-party testing regarding health and safety issues including but not limited to toxic mould, air quality, water quality, lead content and bacterial count; and
7. releasing to the public all tests performed by Occupational Health and Safety or independent third parties].
[2003/04/07/10/13]
1-101/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 22.B.10 be reaffirmed.
22.B.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to report annually on Outreach Programs with respect to
1. courses in which credits are offered,
2. credits generated by each course per year,
3. average number of credits earned by each student per year,
4. the number of credits generated by each full-time-equivalent teacher per Outreach School per year,
5. the revenue generated by each Outreach Program per school jurisdiction,
6. number of coded students relative to the total school population and
7. data related to high school completion rate.
[1998/2001/04/07/10/13]
1-102/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.1 be reaffirmed.
23.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to provide increased funding for programs and initiatives that enhance student success and high school completion rates among First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.
[2013]
1-103/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.2 be reaffirmed.
23.B.2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to allocate increased funding for school-based programs and initiatives that enhance student success and high school completion rates among First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.
[2013]
1-104/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.3 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta and the institutions with Alberta teacher preparation programs recognized by the Association to work in collaboration with the Association to develop and put in place plans, programs and incentives for the recruitment, retention, support and education of First Nations, Métis and Inuit teachers.”
23.B.3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta and the institutions with [accredited] Alberta teacher preparation programs recognized by the Association to work in collaboration with the Association to develop and put in place plans, programs and incentives for the recruitment, retention, support and education of First Nations, Métis and Inuit teachers.
[2013]
1-105/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.4 be reaffirmed.
23.B.4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to continue and expand programs that encourage First Nations, Métis and Inuit support personnel to obtain teacher qualifications.
[2013]
1-106/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.5 be reaffirmed.
23.B.5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education and the Alberta School Boards Association to work collaboratively with the Association on a strategy to attract and retain First Nations, Métis and Inuit teachers that includes the following elements:
1. a baseline database of teachers in Alberta schools who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit;
2. a registry of First Nations, Métis and Inuit teachers who apply for Alberta certification and who self-identify;
3. a program with targets and action to increase the number of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people who seek and achieve teacher certification in Alberta;
4. research to identify systemic impediments to First Nations, Métis and Inuit teacher employment, including hiring policies, employment practices and workplace climate;
5. workshops for school jurisdictions to address the systemic impediments to employment;
6. supports for beginning teachers, including access to mentoring programs to support the success of First Nations, Métis and Inuit teachers; and
7. an annual report on and monitoring of progress to increase the number of First Nations, Métis and Inuit teachers.
[2013]
1-107/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.6 be reaffirmed.
23.B.6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to facilitate development of school jurisdiction plans, protocols and services, in collaboration with families and community, to support successful transitions for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, including but not limited to those from home to school, rural to urban, grade level to grade level, school to school, school jurisdiction to school jurisdiction, and school to postsecondary education and the workforce.
[2013]
1-108/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.7 be reaffirmed.
23.B.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to actively recruit and employ a sufficient number of First Nations, Métis and Inuit liaison personnel, available to all schools, to enhance the success of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students and to liaise with parents, families and communities.
[2013]
1-109/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.8 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage all members to continue to enhance their professional practices to support the success of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students by
1. increasing their understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories and cultures;
2. increasing their understanding of the impact of cultural genocide and intergenerational trauma as a result of residential schools, abuse and racism;
3. bearing in mind the effects of the social impact of poverty on students; and
4. developing sensitive and culturally appropriate ways of building relationships.”
23.B.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage all members to continue to enhance their professional practices to support the success of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students by
1. increasing their understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories and cultures;
2. increasing their understanding of the impact of cultural genocide and intergenerational trauma as a result of residential schools, abuse and racism;
3. bearing in mind the effects of the social impact of poverty on students; and
4. developing sensitive and culturally appropriate ways of building relationships.
[2013]
1-110/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.9 be reaffirmed.
23.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to continue to ensure that the history and content of First Nations treaties and Métis settlement agreements are incorporated into curriculum at different grade levels and supported by approved resources, including information on First Nations, Métis and Inuit inherent rights enshrined in the Canadian Constitution and established through court decisions.
[2013]
1-111/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.10 be reaffirmed.
23.B.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education, with other partners, to develop, maintain and make accessible to teachers a collection of teaching and learning resources and locally developed curriculum for all grade levels to support the inclusion of First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge and perspectives throughout the curriculum.
[2013]
1-112/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.11 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to revise, augment and emphasize the inclusion of First Nations, Métis and Inuit literature in the authorized resources list appropriate for the Language Arts programs of study.”
23.B.11 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to [include] [prioritize] revise, augment and emphasize the inclusion of First Nations, Métis and Inuit literature in the authorized resources list appropriate for the [high school English] Language Arts programs of study.
[2013]
1-113/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.12 be reaffirmed.
23.B.12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to offer and promote Aboriginal studies courses in Alberta high schools.
[2013]
1-114/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.13 be reaffirmed.
23.B.13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge Alberta postsecondary institutions to recognize Aboriginal Studies 30 as a Humanities (Group A) course for the purpose of satisfying entrance requirements.
[2013]
1-115/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.14 be reaffirmed.
23.B.14 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association encourage school boards to offer First Nations, Métis and Inuit languages instruction, using resources that support community participation, as outlined in The Common Curriculum Framework for Aboriginal Language and Culture Programs: Kindergarten to Grade 12.
[2013]
1-116/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.15 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit students through affirmation of their cultures, histories, world views, ways of knowing and languages.”
23.B.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit [-focused programs in public schools, whose goals include the support of First Nations, Métis and Inuit] students through affirmation of their cultures, histories, world views, ways of knowing and languages.
[2013]
1-117/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that expiring current directive 23.B.16 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to include the Association as a community partner in any Department of Education initiatives that support First Nations, Métis and Inuit students’ success in education.”
23.B.16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to include the Association as a community [representative on the] partner in any Department of Education initiatives that support First Nations, Métis and Inuit [E]education [Partnership Council] students’ success in education.
[2013]
Local Resolutions
2-4/16 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Public
BE IT RESOLVED, that current directive 14.B.1 be transferred to policy achieved.
14.B.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ban donations by corporations, trade unions and employee organizations to political parties, constituency associations and candidates.
[2015]
2-5/16 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Public
Edmonton Catholic
BE IT RESOLVED, that current directive 8.B.49 be deleted.
8.B.49 BE IT RESOLVED, that the teachers of Alberta have lost confidence in the current Minister of Education.
[2014]
2-6/16 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Public
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Resolutions Committee to thoroughly review all of the policies of the Alberta Teachers’ Association and report back on progress to the Annual Representative Assembly in 2017[, with recommendations on policy consolidation and deletion].
2-7/16 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Public
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association [urge all locals to] include [provisions that address maternity and parental leaves for] in subgroup constitutions a requirement to accommodate absences of [local] executive and committee members [into their constitutions and/or guidelines] due to reasons related to maternity, adoption and/or parental leaves.
2-8/16 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Public
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to refrain from assigning substitute teachers before-school supervision on the first day of an assignment.
2-10/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Calgary Public
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 5.A.15 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that school boards and others must recognize that high-quality education, attractive schools and favourable working conditions are important in the recruitment and retention of teachers. Negotiations should include all matters which affect the quality of the educational system and the teacher’s ability to provide a high level of professional service. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, collective agreements negotiated by the Association should include clauses as follows:
…
73. Where a teacher is employed in a system administrative role, holiday time is scheduled at the discretion of the teacher.”
5.A.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that school boards and others must recognize that high-quality education, attractive schools and favourable working conditions are important in the recruitment and retention of teachers. Negotiations should include all matters which affect the quality of the educational system and the teacher’s ability to provide a high level of professional service. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, collective agreements negotiated by the Association should include clauses as follows:
…
73. Where a teacher is employed in a system administrative role, holiday time is scheduled at the discretion of the teacher [and not tied to the system calendar].
2-11/16 (Current Directive)
Calgary Public
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to ensure that certificated staff employed at a district office within the scope of the collective agreement are not required to provide more days of service [in excess of 200 days per school year] than teachers assigned to schools in a given school year.
2-12/16 (Current Directive)
Calgary Public
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge local economic policy committees to negotiate changes to collective agreements that ensure certificated staff employed at a district office are not required to provide more days of service [in excess of 200 days per school year] than teachers assigned to schools in a given school year.
2-22/16 (Current Directive)
Calgary Public
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to schedule regular updates of the authorized resources list appropriate for the high school English programs of study.
2-26/16 (Administrative Directive)
Fort McMurray
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association support a social media facilitator position in order to promote the Association’s profile in education as an agile and adept organization.
2-28/16 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to [evaluate the work of the curriculum branch and] ensure that curricula are updated in a timely manner with [routine] routinely scheduled reviews and updates in all subject areas.
2-30/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Edmonton Catholic
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 5.A.15 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that school boards and others must recognize that high-quality education, attractive schools and favourable working conditions are important in the recruitment and retention of teachers. Negotiations should include all matters which affect the quality of the educational system and the teacher’s ability to provide a high level of professional service. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, collective agreements negotiated by the Association should include clauses as follows:
…
74. Provision of funds in personal or local accounts for self-directed professional development.”
5.A.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that school boards and others must recognize that high-quality education, attractive schools and favourable working conditions are important in the recruitment and retention of teachers. Negotiations should include all matters which affect the quality of the educational system and the teacher’s ability to provide a high level of professional service. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, collective agreements negotiated by the Association should include clauses as follows:
…
74. Provision of funds in personal or local accounts for [teacher] self-directed professional development.
2-32/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Edmonton Catholic
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 16.A.8 be amended to read—
“The effective use of technology in instruction requires
…
10. adequate inservice in the use of hardware and software as well as identifying issues related to student use of technology.”
16.A.8 The effective use of technology in instruction requires
…
10. adequate [training] inservice in the use of hardware and software as well as identifying issues related to student use of technology.”
2-33/16 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic
BE IT RESOLVED, that current directive 16.B.10 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require school boards to allocate sufficient funds to ensure teachers are appropriately inserviced in the use of the technology within the school.”
16.B.10 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to require school boards to allocate sufficient funds to ensure teachers are appropriately [trained] inserviced in the use of the technology within the school.
2-34/16 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic
BE IT RESOLVED, that current directive 22.B.11 be transferred to policy achieved.
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]
2-35/16 (Current Directive)
Edmonton Catholic
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta and Alberta Education to recognize the calls to action as defined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report.
2-36/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Edmonton Catholic
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 15.A.10 be amended to read—
“Professional growth plans are the property of the individual; although a copy may reside with the administrator’s office, the plan is returned to the individual or deleted by the administrator if it has been provided in a digital form no later than the end of the school year.”
15.A.10 Professional growth plans are the property of the individual; although a copy may reside with the administrator’s office, the plan is returned to the individual or deleted by the administrator if it has been provided in a digital form no later than the end of the school year.
2-44/16 (Current Directive)
Evergreen
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to provide immediate and direct funding [to school boards] for community based services to provide for school breakfast and lunch programs for students [living below the poverty line] in need.
Provincial Executive Council Resolutions
3-1/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 5.A.15 be amended by adding—
.72 provision that continuing teaching contracts first be awarded to those teachers with two cumulative years of service on probationary, temporary or interim contracts with the same school jurisdiction if a suitable contract becomes available.
“5.A.15 BE IT RESOLVED, that school boards and others must recognize that high-quality education, attractive schools and favourable working conditions are important in the recruitment and retention of teachers. Negotiations should include all matters which affect the quality of the educational system and the teacher’s ability to provide a high level of professional service. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, collective agreements negotiated by the Association should include clauses as follows:
…
.72 provision that continuing teaching contracts first be awarded to those teachers with two cumulative years of service on probationary, temporary or interim contracts with the same school jurisdiction if a suitable contract becomes available.” [1970/73/76/78/79/80/82/83/84/85/86/87/90/91/92/96/97/98/2000/01/02/03/07/10/11/12/14]
3-2/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that decisions about the use of technology in the classroom should reside with the individual teacher.
3-3/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to involve the profession in the creation of policies, regulations and standards related to inclusive education that are sufficiently specific to ensure that a baseline of predictable supports and services is readily available to meet the needs of all students.
3-4/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to ensure that the Alberta Teachers’ Association is represented on all government working groups and committees that will have an impact on K–12 education in the province of Alberta.
3-5/16 (Long-Range policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.5 be amended to read—
“7.A.5 To achieve funding equity, adequacy and stability, federal, provincial and local funding for education should be derived from a variety of sources.”
7.A.5 To [effect stability of revenue and equity of burden, funds for federal and provincial support] achieve funding equity, adequacy and stability, federal, provincial and local funding for education [must] should be derived from a variety of sources.
[1967/72/89/96/2006]
3-6/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.4 be deleted.
7.A.4 The financing of education requires the stability of revenue that is available from large government units: federal, provincial, local.
[1967/89/96/2006]
3-7/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.6 be deleted.
7.A.6 All levels of government should institute measures designed to finance education by revenue raised from a variety of sources.
[1967/70/72/77/82/89/96/2006]
3-8/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.9 be amended to read—
“School financing should be structured so that the major part of expenditure on early childhood, elementary and secondary education is borne by the Government of Alberta and implemented through a comprehensive education finance plan.”
7.A.9 “[The s]School financing [program] should be structured so that the major part of expenditure on early childhood, elementary and secondary education is borne by the Government of Alberta and implemented through a comprehensive education finance plan.”
[1967/70/73/78/83/89/96/2006]
3-9/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.10 be amended to read—
“The distribution of funds for public education should provide for equity of opportunity.”
7.A.10 The distribution of funds for public education should provide for [equalization] equity of opportunity.
[1967/72/73/89/96/2006]
3-10/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.12 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should make provision for an annual adjustment to reflect
1. an escalation factor that bears a reasonable relationship to inflation,
2. expansion factors in the economy,
3. the need for improvement of the educational system and
4. increases to student population.”
7.A.12 The [provincial education finance plan] should make provision for an annual adjustment to reflect
1. an escalation factor that bears a reasonable relationship to inflation,
2. expansion factors in the economy,
3. the need for improvement of the educational system and
4. increases to student population.
[1975/80/85/89/91/96/2001/06]
3-11/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.13 be deleted.
7.A.13 School jurisdictions should have the right to requisition sufficient funds to maintain a sound educational system.
[1970/71/76/81/89/96/2006]
3-12/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.15 be amended to read—
“All new public education programs should be
1. introduced on a specific term trial basis,
2. fully funded,
3. monitored and evaluated during the trial period
4. implemented and funded as part of the basic education program if, at the end of the trial basis, they have been found to be successful and
5. implemented only if considerations regarding teacher workload have been addressed and attended to.”
7.A.15 All new [government-funded] public education programs should be
1. [be] introduced on a specific term trial basis,
2. [be] fully funded,
3. [be] monitored and evaluated during the trial period [and]
4. [be incorporated into the basic education finance plan at the end of the trial period if evaluation indicates success] implemented and funded as part of the basic education program if, at the end of the trial basis, they have been found to be successful and
5. implemented only if consideration only if considerations regarding teacher workload have been addressed and attended to.
[1975/80/85/89/96/2006]
3-13/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.16 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta’s funding formula should compensate school boards for the cost of fully recognizing teachers’ qualifications and experience”
7.A.16 “The [school financing program] Government of Alberta’s funding formula should fully recognize teachers’ qualifications and experience”.
[1969/72/73/78/83/89/96/2006]
3-14/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.17 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should assume financial responsibility when additional resource materials and facilities are made necessary by changes in curriculum.”
7.A.17 The [Department of Education] Government of Alberta should assume financial responsibility when additional resource materials and facilities are made necessary by changes in curriculum.
[1969/72/77/78/79/84/89/96/2006]
3-15/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.19 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should provide sufficient funding to enable school boards to fund professional development opportunities that support individual teacher growth.”
7.A.19 The [school financing program] Government of Alberta should provide sufficient funding to enable school boards to fund professional development [leaves] opportunities that support individual teacher growth [for teachers].
[1965/69/72/73/78/83/86/89/96/2006]
3-16/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.20 be amended to read—
“Provincial transportation grants should recognize and fully cover transportation costs associated with curricular activities.”
7.A.20 Provincial transportation grants should recognize transportation costs associated with curricular [and extracurricular] activities.
[1979/80/81/86/89/96/2006]
3-17/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.24 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should increase substantially its funding to school boards to provide for adequate professional staffing of schools so that a maximum weekly instructional time of 20 hours can be realized.”
7.A.24 The Government of Alberta should increase substantially its funding to school boards to provide for adequate professional staffing of schools so that [an average] a maximum weekly instructional time of 20 hours [and an average class size of 20 students] can be realized.
[1979/80/82/86/89/96/2006]
3-18/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.26 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should fully fund inclusive education based on the actual costs of providing appropriate programming and supports.”
7.A.26 The Government of Alberta should fully fund [special] inclusive education based on the [number of students served and the nature of the needs to be served] actual costs of providing appropriate programming and supports.
[1993/96/99/2006]
3-19/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.27 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should provide sufficient funding to enable school boards to establish and maintain the following class size maximums:
—Early Childhood Education to Grade 3: 17 students
—Grades 4 to 6: 23 students
—Grades 7 to 9: 25 students
—Grades 10 to 12: 27 students.”
7.A.27 The [Department of Education] Government of Alberta should [introduce into the school financing program] provide sufficient fund[s]ing to enable school boards to establish and maintain the following class size maximums: [class size of 17 students per classroom teacher for Early Childhood Education through Grade 3]
—Early Childhood Education to Grade 3: 17 students
—Grades 4 to 6: 23 students
—Grades 7 to 9: 25 students
—Grades 10 to 12: 27 students.
[1983/84/85/86/89/96/99/2006]
3-20/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.30 be deleted.
7.A.30 The Alberta Teachers’ Association views school-based budgeting as any system by which schools are expected to devise plans for their own operations and to develop budgets for the implementation of those plans.
[1990/96/2006]
3-21/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.32 be amended to read—
“Prerequisites for the successful implementation of school-based budgeting include
1. decentralization of certain powers and authority from the district to the school level so that a balance is established between
a) the district’s ability to plan, to set policy, to establish standards and to monitor compliance and
b) the school’s ability to make decisions that affect school operation; and
2. a funding allocation mechanism that provides equitable educational opportunities by addressing the range of student need, school size and school setting.”
7.A.32 Prerequisites for the successful implementation of school-based budgeting include
1. decentralization of certain powers and authority from the district to the school level so that a balance is established between
a) the district’s ability to plan, to set policy, to establish standards and to monitor compliance and
b) the school’s ability to make decisions that affect school operation; and
2. a funding allocation mechanism that provides [equality of] equitable educational opportunit[y]ies by addressing the range of student need, school size and school setting.
[1990/96/2006]
3-22/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.34 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should fully fund the initial purchase and subsequent replacement of educational technology, as well as the related supports necessary to implement the prescribed, authorized and approved program of studies.”
7.A.34 The [school financing program] Government of Alberta should fully fund the initial purchase and subsequent replacement of [computer hardware and software] educational technology, as well as the related supports necessary to implement the prescribed, authorized and approved program of studies.
[1990/93/96/2006]
3-23/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.36 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should fund those school-related services provided by regional library systems, local libraries and external agencies providing library and research services.”
7.A.36 The [school finance program of the Department of Education] Government of Alberta should fund those school-related services provided by regional library systems, local libraries and external agencies providing library and research services.
[1986/89/92/96/2006]
3-24/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.40 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should allocate funds to provide paid noon-hour supervisors in every public, separate and francophone school.”
7.A.40 The Government of Alberta should allocate funds to provide paid noon-hour supervisors in [publicly funded schools] every public, separate and francophone school.
[1990/93/96/99/2006]
3-25/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.41 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should provide grants to local school boards for the purpose of upgrading equipment needed to support the curriculum.”
7.A.41 The [Department of Education] Government of Alberta should provide grants to local school boards for the purpose of upgrading equipment needed to support the curriculum.
[1987/90/93/96/99/2006]
3-26/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.42 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should ensure that provincial and federal grants for minority language and bilingual education are used only for the benefit of students enrolled in those programs.”
7.A.42 The [Department of Education] Government of Alberta should ensure that provincial and federal grants for minority language and bilingual education are used only for the benefit of students enrolled in those programs.
[1991/94/97/2000/06]
3-27/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.45 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta should prohibit schools and school boards from using funds raised through student fees and fundraising activities for curricular programs.”
7.A.45 The [Department of Education] Government of Alberta should prohibit schools and school boards from using funds raised through student fees and fundraising activities for curricular programs.
[1995/96/99/2002/06]
3-28/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 7.A.49 be amended to read—
“The Government of Alberta must ensure appropriate funding for English as an Additional Language students receiving instruction at the early childhood, elementary and secondary levels.”
7.A.49 The [Department of Education] Government of Alberta must ensure appropriate funding for English as an Additional Language students receiving instruction [in Grades K–12] at the early childhood, elementary and secondary levels.
[2004/07/09/12/15]
3-29/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 9.A.1 be amended to read—
“Administrative practice should recognize the rights and responsibilities of individual teachers as professionals.”
9.A.1 Administrative practice should recognize the rights and responsibilities of individual teachers as professionals [educators].
[1985/96/2006]
3-30/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 9.A.3 be transferred to the Processes of Teaching section of long-range policy.
9.A.3 All members as professional teachers should encourage individual students to accept an increasing share of responsibility for their own educational development.
[1985/90/96/2006]
3-31/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 9.A.5 be deleted.
9.A.5 Conditions should be established that allow for the inclusion of teachers in decision making and evaluation practices by considering these activities to be part of their teaching load.
[1969/74/79/80/85/96/2006]
3-32/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 9.A.8 be amended to read—
“Schools should be organized to provide structures that ensure teacher involvement in decision making related to program development, mode of instruction, allocation of educational resources, budget, staffing policy, use of technology and policies related to student, staff and program evaluation, and any other matters that concern teachers.”
9.A.8 Schools should be organized to provide structures that ensure teacher involvement in decision making related to program development, mode of instruction, allocation of educational resources, budget, staffing policy, use of technology and policies related to student, staff and program evaluation, and any other matters that concern teachers.
[1985/88/96/2001/06]
3-33/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 9.A.9 be deleted.
9.A.9 In keeping with the collegial model, budgeting within a school is an open matter among all teachers within that school.
[1978/83/96/2006]
3-34/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 9.A.10 be amended to read—
“The school administrator’s role is to facilitate teaching and learning by acting as
1. an educational leader who facilitates the development, promotion and maintenance of a shared vision for the school community;
2. an instructional leader who supports and ensures quality teaching, evaluation and placement of students;
3. a decision maker who is responsible for establishing an appropriate collaborative, shared decision-making model for the school;
4. a manager who is responsible for organizing and operating the school to ensure a safe and effective learning environment;
5. an advocate who promotes the school and public education in the community; and
6. a colleague within the profession who works with teachers to provide an educational environment conducive to student learning and professional growth.”
9.A.10 The school administrator’s role is to facilitate teaching and learning by acting as
1. an educational leader who facilitates the development, promotion and maintenance of a shared vision for the school community;
2. an instructional leader who supports and ensures quality teaching, evaluation and placement of students;
3. a decision maker who is responsible for establishing an appropriate collaborative, shared decision-making model for the school;
4. a manager who is responsible for organizing and operating the school to ensure a safe and effective learning environment;
5. an advocate who promotes the school and public education in the community; and
6. a colleague within the profession who works with teachers to provide an educational environment conducive to student learning and professional growth.
[1998/2004/06]
3-35/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 9.A.12 be amended to read—
“Schools and schooling should support learning and respect the teacher’s role in meeting the educational needs of students.”
9.A.12 Schools and schooling should support learning and respect the teacher’s role in meeting the educational needs of students.
[1994/96/2006]
3-36/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 9.A.13 be deleted.
9.A.13 School administrators should support and facilitate the teacher’s role in program implementation and in evaluation and placement of students.
[1991/96/2006]
9.A.10 The school administrator’s role is to facilitate teaching and learning by acting as
1. an educational leader who facilitates the development, promotion and maintenance of a shared vision for the school community;
2. an instructional leader who supports and ensures quality teaching, evaluation and placement of students;
3. a decision maker who is responsible for establishing an appropriate collaborative, shared decision-making model for the school;
4. a manager who is responsible for organizing and operating the school to ensure a safe and effective learning environment;
5. an advocate who promotes the school and public education in the community; and
6. a colleague within the profession who works with teachers to provide an educational environment conducive to student learning and professional growth.
[1998/2004/06]
3-37/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 9.A.19 be deleted.
9.A.19 The primary function of school administrators is to facilitate teaching and learning through collaborative and consultative leadership in the education program.
[1985/94/96/2006]
3-38/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 9.A.20 be amended to read—
“Every member of a school staff shares responsibility for establishing a positive school culture and encouraging positive collaboration.”
9.A.20 Every member of a school staff [should] shares responsibility for establishing a positive school culture and encouraging positive collaboration.
[1985/96/2006]
3-39/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 9.A.24 be amended to read—
“School services and programs should be coordinated across all levels of education if coordination efforts and efficiencies provide benefits for teaching and learning.”
9.A.24 School services and programs should be coordinated across all levels of education if coordination efforts and efficiencies provide benefits for teaching and learning.
[1985/96/2006]
3-40/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 5.A.30 be amended to read—
“The School Act should
1. define a complete school year as 180 days;
2. require school boards to act reasonably in the matter of transfer of teachers and not use transfers as punitive or disciplinary measures;
3. require that any proposed transfer not mutually agreed upon be subject to appeal to a joint committee of the school board and local teachers, a neutral body or an appeal committee established pursuant to the collective agreement;
4. define the full-time teacher’s maximum instructional time within a week as no more than 20 hours;
5. limit the use of temporary contracts to specific situations where a teacher is clearly on leave;
6. limit the extension of probationary contracts to situations where there are clearly identified concerns about a teacher’s performance; and
7. require that a teacher on probationary contract who has met the Teaching Quality Standard be recommended for a continuing contract.”
5.A.30 The School Act should
1. define a complete school year as 180 days;
2. require school boards to act reasonably in the matter of transfer of teachers and not use transfers as punitive or disciplinary measures;
3. require that any proposed transfer not mutually agreed upon be subject to appeal to a joint committee of the school board and local teachers, a neutral body or an appeal committee established pursuant to the collective agreement;
4. define the full-time teacher’s maximum instructional time within a week as no more than 20 hours;
5. limit the use of temporary contracts to specific situations where a teacher is clearly on leave;
6. limit the extension of probationary contracts to situations where there are clearly identified concerns about a teacher’s performance; and
7. require that a teacher on probationary contract who has met the Teaching Quality Standard be recommended for a continuing contract.
[1986/89/92/93/96/2001/11]
3-41/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 23.A.1 be amended to read—
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association believes that
1. the term Indigenous means the original people of the land and their descendants and is used in the Alberta context to refer to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples;
2. both Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators have a responsibility to work together to resolve the existing inequities and to heal the legacy of the past for the benefit of all Albertans;
3. the Indigenous world view is complementary to a child-centred, holistic vision of education and has much to contribute to Alberta’s education systems;
4. the strengths and aspirations of the Indigenous community are essential to creating change, and Association policy and programs on Indigenous education must continue to develop with the leadership of all educators; and
5. the building of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Alberta is based on mutual understanding, respect and collective action to create a different future as outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.”
23.A.1 The Alberta Teachers’ Association believes that
1. the term Indigenous means the original people of the land and their descendants and is used in the Alberta context to refer to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples;
2. both Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators have a responsibility to work together to resolve the existing inequities and to heal the legacy of the past for the benefit of all Albertans;
3. the Indigenous world view is complementary to a child-centred, holistic vision of education and has much to contribute to Alberta’s education systems; [and]
4. the strengths and aspirations of the Indigenous community are essential to creating change, and Association policy and programs on Indigenous education must continue to develop with the leadership of all educators; and
5. the building of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Alberta is based on mutual understanding, respect and collective action to create a different future as outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.”
[2013]
3-42/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that current directive 23.B.9 be amended to read—
“BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to continue to ensure that the history and content of First Nations treaties and Métis settlement agreements are incorporated into curriculum at different grade levels and supported by approved resources, including information on First Nations, Métis and Inuit inherent rights enshrined in the Canadian Constitution, and established through court decisions and as outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.”
23.B.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to continue to ensure that the history and content of First Nations treaties and Métis settlement agreements are incorporated into curriculum at different grade levels and supported by approved resources, including information on First Nations, Métis and Inuit inherent rights enshrined in the Canadian Constitution, and established through court decisions and as outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
[2013]
3-43/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge teacher preparation institutions to ensure that the history and content of First Nations treaties and Métis settlement agreements are incorporated into teacher preparation programs, including information on First Nations, Métis and Inuit inherent rights enshrined in the Canadian Constitution, established through court decisions and as outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
3-44/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association develop a comprehensive professional development program to support teachers in promoting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s calls to action.
3-45/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Minister of Education to ensure that boards establish policies and regulations to provide staff with a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe employment environment that respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging as indicated in section 45.1 of the School Act.
3-46/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.17 be amended to read—
“Cooperating teachers’ involvement in field experience programs and activities must be voluntary with decisions about participation being made only at the school level by the teacher in consultation with the principal.”
2.A.17 Cooperating teachers’ involvement in field experience programs and activities must be voluntary with decisions about participation being made only at the school level by the teacher in consultation with the principal.
[1976/81/87/97/2007]
3-47/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.37 be amended to read—
“The institutions with Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association should ensure that wherever possible school-based administrators are not used as faculty consultants/advisors for field experience assignments in the schools in which they are employed.”
2.A.37 The [faculties of education] institutions with Alberta teacher education programs recognized by the Association should ensure that wherever possible school-based administrators [responsible for the evaluation of teachers] are not used as faculty consultants/advisors for field experience assignments in the schools in which they are employed.
[1991/94/97/2007]
3-48/16 (Long-Range Policy)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that long-range policy 2.A.12 be amended to read—
“An effective field experience program must incorporate the following basic features:
1. A graduated set of field experiences extended throughout the teacher preparation program
2. Appropriate orientation of the preservice teacher to the school, the system and the profession
3. An appropriate orientation to and opportunity to practice each of the knowledge, skills, attributes and competencies required of teachers set out in the Teaching Quality Standard
4. Procedures that will provide for effective evaluation of preservice teachers during each phase of the field experience program
5. An opportunity for a field experience in both rural and urban settings
6. Supervision and evaluation consistent with Association policy
7. Each field experience connected to a specific on-campus course
8. Participation by the Alberta Teachers’ Association in the resolution of professional conduct disputes related to field experience programs in schools
9. An appeal procedure for students who are unsuccessful in their field experiences
10. Evaluation of preservice teacher performance as a shared responsibility of cooperating teachers and education faculties, provided cooperating teachers have the major responsibility for final evaluation
11. Safeguards to ensure that the field experience is not compromised by activities related to teacher recruitment”
2.A.12 An effective field experience program must incorporate the following basic features:
1. A graduated set of field experiences extended throughout the teacher preparation program
2. Appropriate orientation of the preservice teacher to the school, the system and the profession
3. An appropriate orientation to and opportunity to practice each of the knowledge, skills, attributes and competencies required of teachers set out in the Teaching Quality Standard
4[3]. Procedures that will provide for effective evaluation of preservice teachers during each phase of the field experience program
5[4]. An opportunity for a field experience in both rural and urban settings
6[5]. Supervision and evaluation consistent with Association policy
7[6]. Each field experience connected to a specific on-campus course
8[7]. Participation by the Alberta Teachers’ Association in the resolution of professional conduct disputes related to field experience programs in schools
9[8]. An appeal procedure for students who are unsuccessful in their field experiences
10[9]. Evaluation of preservice teacher performance as a shared responsibility of cooperating teachers and education faculties, provided cooperating teachers have the major responsibility for final evaluation
11[10]. Safeguards to ensure that the field experience is not compromised by activities related to teacher recruitment.
[1987/94/97/2007]
3-49/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge school boards to maintain and sufficiently fund a library and/or learning commons at each school that they operate.
3-50/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Department of Education to include literature that is representative of sexual and gender minorities in the authorized resources list for the English Language Arts program of study.
3-51/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to develop and implement an ongoing invitational program to orient members of the Legislative Assembly, school board trustees and opinion leaders to the Association’s role in, and perspectives on, public education.
3-52/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to initiate an ongoing annual forum involving the Association and senior Alberta Education managers to consider education issues and directions.
3-53/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to develop a strategy to identify, recruit, prepare and support members from the field to participate in representation activities.
3-55/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association develop organizational capacity to address and support professional regulatory requirements under the Teaching Profession Act.
3-56/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association establish a Committee on [FNMI] First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education designed to provide advice regarding program area supports in this area.
3-57/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association build capacity for member assistance and representation in the area of occupational health and safety.
3-58/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association set aside funds to restore Staff Relations Service [training].
3-60/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association provide funds to increase teacher efficacy and member engagement by developing a network of teacher-led hubs of innovation designed to increase professional capacity on collectively identified areas of professional practice.
3-63/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Minister of Education to grant the authority to individual teachers to decide whether to use the diagnostic tool of Student Learning Assessments (SLAs), and if utilized, when in the school year the SLAs are administered and to whom.
3-64/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Minister of Education to restrict the release of Student Learning Assessment results to [the classroom teacher, the teacher’s students and parents, and others authorized by the classroom teacher] the student’s classroom teacher, the teacher’s student and the student’s parents or guardians and others authorized by the classroom teacher.
3-65/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Government of Alberta to act immediately on the 2013 commitment to replace the current Provincial Achievement Testing Program with a diagnostic Student Learning Assessment program focused on supporting classroom based assessment.
3-66/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Minister of Education to cancel Alberta’s planned participation in the 2018 administration of the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS).
3-67/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Minister of Education to withdraw Alberta from participation in future iterations of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS).
3-68/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Government of Alberta provide enhanced funding for refugee students enrolled in public, separate and francophone school authorities to meet student learning needs, especially language acquisition, inclusion supports and wrap-around services.
3-69/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minister of Education, faculties of education, school boards and the Association work together to address and resolve obstacles relating to the certification, education, recruitment and employment of [refugee] teachers arriving in Alberta as refugees in public, separate and francophone school authorities.
3-70/16 (Current Directive)
Provincial Executive Council
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Government of Alberta provide immediate and continuing funding for school-based mental health programs relating to trauma resulting from a natural disaster.
Assembly Resolutions
4-1/16 (Current Directive)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association fund, on a grant-in-aid basis, [two] one teacher[s] per local to attend the annual Well-Being of Children and Youth Conference.
ACTION TAKEN
2-25/16 (Administrative Directive)
Rocky View
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association include the dollar figure for the amount of surplus retained at the end of the budget year as part of the annual budget report to Annual Representative Assembly.
2-38/16 (Administrative Directive)
Parkland Teachers’
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association publish 10-year historical surplus/deficit information as shown on the audited financial statements as part of the Annual Representative Assembly budget process alongside the proposed budget that is presented annually at the February Local Presidents’ Meeting.
2-39/16 (Administrative Directive)
Parkland Teachers’
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association’s audited financial statements be made available to the Annual Representative Assembly delegation.
2-47/16 (Current Directive)
Evergreen
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association urge the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to urge the federal government to provide tax incentives and deductions for teachers’ income getting spent on items and supplies for students to use in the classroom.
2-48/16 (Administrative Directive)
Pembina Hills
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Alberta Teachers’ Association publish, in lay terms, the accumulated member equity of the Association along with an explanation for any change in such equity on an annual basis. ❚
