Teachers: Stuff You Should Know! (September 2021)

Staffing Changes

Our new administrative assistant, Chawnsa Dutertre, has joined our team. She started September 1^st and is getting to know the Local and the work we do. You’ll hear her friendly voice when you call the office. Welcome, Chawnsa!
Kathy MacIsaac is still retiring (mostly) and Suzanne Rosko is still retiring (completely). The ad for the Executive Officer position has closed and our external consultant is reviewing the applications. The process is under way!

If you have a child graduating from high school and entering their first year of post-secondary, they are eligible to apply for a scholarship sponsored by the teachers of Local 54. Get more information and the application form here.
Provincial Bargaining is under way! Please check your account on the provincial website and make sure your account is current. If you have any issues (e.g., you need your teaching certificate number), call the office at 780-451-1196 or email Chawnsa. Be sure to create your account with your personal email address.

The Educator Exchange Program is offering virtual exchanges for the 2021/22 school year for Alberta teachers and school leaders in Australia, Iceland, Germany and Spain. E-Exchange Information sessions are scheduled for September 27 &29. Register by September 22, 2021.
A Webcast about provincial bargaining is planned for Tuesday, September 21. This will be recorded and available for viewing. A Telephone Town Hall (Q & A) will also be happening on Wednesday, September 22. Get more info on the ATA website.
Are you a first- or second-year teacher? Beginning Teachers’ Conference is September 24 & 25, 2021. This is a virtual conference. Please go to the ATA website for further information and to register.
Save the date for LISA (Legal Issues for School Administrators). This ATA-sponsored conference will take place October 27 & 28, 2021. For more info, go to the ATA website.