Showing posts with label Calgary Public Teachers' ATA Local 38. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Calgary Public Teachers' ATA Local 38. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Monday, October 3, 2011
Diversity and Assessment: Learning It/Sharing It
At our last CAPSC meeting, Jenny Regal, President - Calgary Public Teachers' ATA Local 38, invited parents to attend their symposium on Diversity and Assessment: Learning It/Sharing It. The Symposium is being held Monday, October 17 from 6 to 9:30 pm. We have included an excerpt from the brochure below:
Amidst Calgary’s growing diversity, how can we create schools where students are engaged in their learning in order to live purposeful lives? The temptation to confuse learning with achievements, and the rush to measure the results of these achievements, can cloud our vision of creating the schools we really desire. How can we nurture the important relationships between students, parents, and teachers, which is what forms the backbone of meaningful learning and assessment?
This symposium presents a unique opportunity to discuss a vision of how we know our children are learning. It is meant to bring forward the best values and attributes for being forward-thinking members of the next Alberta.
Calgary Public Teachers Local 38 and The Alberta Teachers’ Association wants you to be part of the exploration that awaits Alberta’s next generation as our province defines its place in the world.
The keynote speaker is Dennis Shirley who is a highly respected researcher and author with an international reputation. He will be joined by Dr. Dennis Sumara, Dean of the Faculty of Education at the U of C, Jenny Regal, President of Calgary Public Teachers' Local 38 and Eryn Kelly, Co-President of the Calgary Association of Parents and School Councils.
Amidst Calgary’s growing diversity, how can we create schools where students are engaged in their learning in order to live purposeful lives? The temptation to confuse learning with achievements, and the rush to measure the results of these achievements, can cloud our vision of creating the schools we really desire. How can we nurture the important relationships between students, parents, and teachers, which is what forms the backbone of meaningful learning and assessment?
This symposium presents a unique opportunity to discuss a vision of how we know our children are learning. It is meant to bring forward the best values and attributes for being forward-thinking members of the next Alberta.
Calgary Public Teachers Local 38 and The Alberta Teachers’ Association wants you to be part of the exploration that awaits Alberta’s next generation as our province defines its place in the world.
The keynote speaker is Dennis Shirley who is a highly respected researcher and author with an international reputation. He will be joined by Dr. Dennis Sumara, Dean of the Faculty of Education at the U of C, Jenny Regal, President of Calgary Public Teachers' Local 38 and Eryn Kelly, Co-President of the Calgary Association of Parents and School Councils.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Rally for Public Education: Invest Now for a Better Future
Calgary Public Teachers' ATA Local 38 is sponsoring a rally in support of education funding on Saturday, May 7 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at the Festival Market Square in Eau Claire. Eryn Kelly, Co-President of CAPSC, has been invited to be a key note speaker at the event.
| Time | Saturday, May 7 · 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
|---|---|
| Location | Eau Claire Market - Festival Market Square 200 Barclay Parade SW Calgary, AB |
| More Info | ****INVEST NOW FOR A BETTER FUTURE**** Public education is the foundation of our future. It must be nurtured, protected and preserved. We know this. It needs predictable, sustained funding in order to survive. We know this too. Unfortunately, public education as we know it in Alberta is in jeopardy. It has been chronically underfunded to the point of robbing children of the means to achieve their potential as contributing citizens in our communities. We need to get the message out that we must create our future together by investing NOW for a better tomorrow. May 1 – 7 is Education Week in Alberta. This year’s theme is “Public Education: The Heart of our Communities.” Calgary Public Teachers ATA Local 38 is holding a rally in support of public education - “Invest Now for a Better Future” is our message. Join us and thousands of other like-minded individuals and groups at Festival Market Square, Eau Claire in downtown Calgary at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 7 to raise our voices in support of our children, our students, our future. Parking will be at a premium, so we encourage you to take public transit to the downtown site. INVITE FOLKS FROM YOUR OWN FRIENDS LIST - WE WANT THIS EVENT TO BE A BIG ONE! Click here for more information |
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Teachers Have Questions Arising from Latest Update on the Tripartite Discussions
Calgary Public Teachers ATA Local 38 representatives joined their counterparts from across the province in Edmonton January 15 to discuss updates from the Alberta Teachers' Association regarding the ongoing tripartite discussions.
Representatives had many questions about some of the proposals. In particular, how assignable time and instructional time limits would be enforced and given the possible reduction in time spent teaching how would the curriculum be adjusted in response. They were assured by ATA staff that these concerns were noted and being explored further in the process.
Stay tuned...
Representatives had many questions about some of the proposals. In particular, how assignable time and instructional time limits would be enforced and given the possible reduction in time spent teaching how would the curriculum be adjusted in response. They were assured by ATA staff that these concerns were noted and being explored further in the process.
Stay tuned...
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