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last updated March 8, 2010
Feb. 3 -
Arbitrator settles on 5.99: Joint statement from the Minister of Education and the President of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Induction/Retirement Celebration Successful
Parkland Teachers’ Local 10 hosted its annual Induction and Retirement Dinner at the Spruce Grove Motor Inn on Monday, October 26th. Parkland administrators, Local teachers, friends, spouses, and family had the privilege of recognizing and thanking eight retirees. Their pride in being a teacher and their inspirational words were the highlite of the evening. It is quite fitting that nine new teachers were inducted into the Alberta Teachers’ Association at the same function. At times it can be a struggle to fathom how difficult it is to replace key educators in our schools, especially when they are respected and recognized at the highest levels of education. It is very clear, however, that the inductees are enthusiastic and more than capable of taking up their new roles as leaders of students.
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Wanted! PD Committee Members!
Are you a member of Parkland Teachers' Local 10 who is interested in providing fresh new ideas and contributing to our PD opportunities this year. Would you like to join us in conducting a needs assessment and gathering innovative ways to get information out to our members? We plan to meet once per month and invite any interested members from early years, middle years and senior high to join our committee. If you ar interested in being one of these people, please contact our Local office and leave a message with Liz (parkATA@telusplanet.net or 780 963 5898). Thanks for your willingness to be a part of our PD planning - Liza Clements |
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Parkland Attends World Skills Competition
- Calgary - September 3, 2009
Many thanks to the teachers of Parkland who attended the field trip to the World Skills Competition in Calgary. This day loooooooong event was another example of the lifelong learning opportunities we join our students in exeriencing. Photos are just a few of these enthusiastic and dedicated teachers. Thanks to the organizers and all the participants. |
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October 5, 2009
ATA Summer Conference Report
Paul McCann, President Parkland Teachers' Local 10
Thank you for the opportunity to attend the ATA Summer Conference as your Local President. The conference was conducted in Banff from Monday, August 10th, to Friday, August 14th. Three other teacher colleagues were in attendance representing Parkland Teachers’ Local 10 (Shauna Fleming, Charlene Daub, Lisa Clements). I was in attendance for about a dozen sessions – some good, some excellent, some not so good.
The keynote speaker for the week was Dr. Linda Duxbury. I very much enjoyed her presentation and her topic. She shared with the audience current and projected trends in the changing demographics of teachers in our province. She presented some possible strategies for meeting the evolving needs of teachers over length of their career. A strong theme that was particularly emphasized was the desire for younger generations to pursue a different work-life balance than preceding generations.
Among the sessions I attended were information seminars geared towards how I can effectively carry out my role as a Local President.
Thursday’s plenary session on Real Learning First had lots of good discussion. Real Learning First is a long-term strategy for education in Alberta. It is not a catch phrase to oppose provincial achievement testing.
Overall, the week was full. It was a positive experience. - Paul
Summer Conference Thoughts: PD Session: Lisa Clements
I attended in the PD Session with a focus on Real Learning First. This opportunity was great and an energizing week. Staying in the excellent setting with beautiful accomodations, we met many important, entertaining people including ATA staff members. It was a great chance to met and share with other Locals to see what they are doing and where their successes lie. It was a chance to make contacts with others for possibilities of sharing resources, speakers and other initiatives. - Lisa
June, 2009
Teachers call on premier to remove provisions in Bill 44 dealing with education
(reprinted from www.teachers.ab.ca) Alberta teachers are calling on Premier Ed Stelmach to intervene in the Bill 44 debacle. The creation of a new human right to prior notification of any instruction, materials, or exercises that a parent might construe as relating to religion, sexuality or sexual orientation will have a chilling effect on classroom discussions and only invites abuse. The School Act and the Guide to Education regulation already address any concerns that parents and the public might have. The ATA's submission to the premier (.pdf). Teachers are encouraged to write, email or call theri MLAs at their constituency offices to express concerns about Bill 44, The Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Amendment Ac t, 2009. (For assistance indentifying MLAs and obtaining their contact information, go to http://www.assembly.ab.ca/lao/mla/mla_help.htm )
Longtime Parkland teacher and active member of our association Bill Fraser is retiring. He is well known for sporting his colorful theme vests while acting as our (past) local president, on ARA and EPC and many more offices. As a fund-raiser for th e ATA Education Trust, Bill is auctioning off these vests at our Annual General Meeting - May 27th. We invite you to peruse the patterns and themes, and bid on these colorful vests when you come to the General Meeting to be held at Spruce Grove Motor Inn. (information on sizes)
Our delegates will be attended our Annual Representative Assembly May 15th to 17th to discuss important policies and resolutions for our Association. Thanks to all delegates for their time and commitment.
Passionate? Knowledgeable? - NCTCA Needs YOU!! If you have a convention session topic you would be prepared to share with colleagues at our Feb. 2010 convention, North Central Teachers' Convention Association is currently taking applications from teacher members. If you are interested in helping to make Convention 2010 the BEST ever, email Laurie Hawley at laurie.hawley@nctca.ab.ca for more information.
Parkland Teachers' Local 10 encourages members to participate in Alberta Education's Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans.
Friday, May 30 - Front Page Stony Plain Reporter, Arbitrator agrees with teachers and from the ed
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Arbitration Decision Released - News Release
Parkland Teachers will have an hours of work clause in place for the 2008 - 2009 school year. Full details were made available at the Annual General Meeting. The decision will be posted to the website in the near future. (Members - see additonal links below. )
Parkland Local 10's Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday, May 28th at Spruce Grove Motor Inn beginning at 4:30. This meeting was a closed meeting for members only. 2008AGMMayPoster.jpg
General Meeting - May 23 - 4:30 @ Spruce Grove Motor Inn -
Notice of Motion for meeting
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ATA's Annual Representative Assembly was held in Edmonton during the May 19th Victoria Day long weekend. Under debate were the proposed resolutions and the upcoming yearly budget.
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Each year our local honours a member for their outstanding commitment and service to the local. This year we selected two highly involved members who have given so much us. Thanks so much for all the hours and all the expertise you've given us: Karen McAmmond, as executive member and in professional development; Mike Griffith as executive member and long-term treasurer.
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| The recent Leadership in Educational Accountability; Sustaining Professional Learning and Innovation in Alberta Schools symposium was attended by school board member - Dorcus Kilduff, PD Chair - Karen McAmmond and our Local's presidentRobert Twerdoclib. |
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Two of our members support their students by joining in the "Talent Explosion". On is about to retire, while the other is a Staff Rep at Local Council. Do you know who these "Blues Brothers" are? |
ANNUAL REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY
Our Annual Representative Assembly was held in Calgary from May 17 - 19, 2008. This is the parliament of the ATA where resolutions are presented, debated and determined. Thanks to those delegates representing our Local at this event.
ANNUAL REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMPLY – REPORT- Submitted by Dave Hardman
The ARA held over the long weekend, attended by seven members of our local, can best be described as democracy in action. There was extensive debate over most issues, and extended and contentious debate over three particular resolutions: redistricting the District Representative’s areas, the Real Learning issue (about 31/2 hours), and the age limits revolving around kindergarten and grade one entrance ages. The provincial president best summarized the debate and I paraphrase “that it is too bad that budget debates are closed because it would be good for the public to see some 450 teachers working at 11:30 PM on the Sunday of the May Long Weekend.” The assembly adjourned at about 12:30 on Monday and a good and interesting time was had by all.
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Photo: Our ARA Delegates put their heads together to determine the best way to represent our Local with their votes. Featured are Robert Twerdoclib, President, and Dave Hardman, Vice President.
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Escuela Una de Octobre:
For the past two years, Parkland Teachers’ Local 10 has contributed financially to the Children Of Ecuador Fund. This local charity, steered by Parkland teacher David Oldham of Spruce Grove Composite High School, serves to enrich the lives and education of children in this South American country. Future plans hope to see the funding of a new school. Additional pictures that show the reality of schooling three years ago and changes as a result of recent construction can be found in our photo gallery.
Voluntary Interest Arbitration:
Meeting dates for the Voluntary Interest Arbitration have been set. The panel will meet on May 9 and 19th, July 3 and 19th, August 20, 23 and 28 to 31. In addition, the ruling from the December 2006 Arbitration Hearing on our Health Spending Account Grievances, has yet to be issued.
Our Local’s booth at the Tri-Municipal Trade Fair, April 13-15, 2007 was the place to be. Political Engagement Officer Marie Gauthier organized the booth at the TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove. Over a dozen teachers volunteered to meet and greet a multitude of members of our community over the three day event. This years' attendance surpassed the 15 000 who attended last year.
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Visitors - Strike action in brief
- March 20, 2007 News Release
After 21 school days, teachers and students will return to their classrooms and places of work on Tuesday morning, March 20th.The parties have agreed to a process of voluntary binding arbitration. The Voluntary Arbitration Report is expected some time in the spring or early fall. The strike began Feb. 16, 2007.
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