The Alberta Teachers’ Association and ATA Local #41 recognizes teacher professional development and learning as a pivotal element for educators to maintain and enhance their pedagogical skills, aligning with the evolving educational landscape. This commitment to ongoing learning is integral for teachers to remain current of new teaching methodologies, educational research, and policy changes. The ATA’s PD framework is designed to offer educators a variety of learning experiences, promoting individual growth and collective advancement within the teaching community.
Moreover, the ATA’s approach to professional development is in concert with the standards set forth in the “Teaching Quality Standard” document by Alberta Education, which delineates the competencies and commitments expected of Alberta’s teachers. This document serves as a guiding principle for PD, emphasizing the need for educators to engage in continuous learning and self-improvement to meet the dynamic needs of their students and the education system at large. Through PD, teachers are encouraged to explore transformative learning experiences that provoke critical reflection, inspire change in practice, and foster a deeper understanding of their professional responsibilities as outlined in the Teaching Quality Standard.
For more detailed information on the ATA’s professional development programs, visit their Professional Development page.
To understand the expectations and competencies outlined for Alberta’s educators, refer to the “Teaching Quality Standard” document available here.