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Alberta Teaching Profession Commission statistics

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These quarterly updates provide information on conduct or competency complaints about teachers or teacher leaders in Alberta, and on the commission’s activities during the reporting period.

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Code of professional conduct for teachers and teacher leaders : companion document

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The purpose of this companion document is to help Alberta-certificated teachers and teacher leaders understand the new code of professional conduct for the teaching profession in Alberta. This... More ≫

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The purpose of this companion document is to help Alberta-certificated teachers and teacher leaders understand the new code of professional conduct for the teaching profession in Alberta. This companion document serves as a guide and includes some examples of types of behaviours of which teacher and teacher leaders should be aware, as well as others that should be avoided. This document is not intended to include examples of all behaviours. Because of their unique position of trust and influence in society in educating students in the kindergarten to Grade 12 education system, teachers and teacher leaders must exercise a high level of professional and personal judgment to ensure that their decisions and actions meet acceptable standards of professionalism.

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Teaching quality standard

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Provides ministerial approval to the Teaching Quality Standard, which applies to teacher certification, professional development, supervision and evaluation, and which is supported by descriptors... More ≫

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Provides ministerial approval to the Teaching Quality Standard, which applies to teacher certification, professional development, supervision and evaluation, and which is supported by descriptors of selected knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to teachers at different stages of their careers.

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Code of professional conduct for teachers and teacher leaders

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This document shows the contents of Schedule 1.1 of the Professional Conduct and Competency for Teachers and Teacher Leaders Regulation. The code of professional conduct is a set of expectations... More ≫

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This document shows the contents of Schedule 1.1 of the Professional Conduct and Competency for Teachers and Teacher Leaders Regulation. The code of professional conduct is a set of expectations that certificated teachers and teacher leaders, like principals and superintendents, must follow. It outlines the overarching ethical principles that guide everyone in the profession.

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Minister’s Teacher Advisory Council : fact sheet

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The Minister’s Teacher Advisory Council is a group of 40 Alberta teachers who provide input to the Minister of Education and government on provincial education initiatives. The council members... More ≫

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The Minister’s Teacher Advisory Council is a group of 40 Alberta teachers who provide input to the Minister of Education and government on provincial education initiatives. The council members bring diverse interests, identities, backgrounds and perspectives from all across Alberta.

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Online teacher and teacher leader registry : what you need to know

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This fact sheet explains the online teacher and teacher leader registry, created to ensure greater accountability and transparency for student safety and public interest, while further elevating... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains the online teacher and teacher leader registry, created to ensure greater accountability and transparency for student safety and public interest, while further elevating the status of the teaching profession across Alberta. Includes information on how teachers and teacher leaders can apply for exemption from inclusion in the ministry, and the conditions under which an exemption is granted.

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Alberta Education Teaching Quality Standard [2018]

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Provides ministerial approval to the Teaching Quality Standard, which applies to teacher certification, professional development, supervision and evaluation, and which is supported by descriptors... More ≫

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Provides ministerial approval to the Teaching Quality Standard, which applies to teacher certification, professional development, supervision and evaluation, and which is supported by descriptors of selected knowledge, skills and attributes appropriate to teachers at different stages of their careers.

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CTS bridge to teacher certification guide [2016]

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Describes the CTS Bridge to Teacher Certification funding program. The program provides funding for school authorities to sponsor and support qualified individuals to complete an Alberta teacher... More ≫

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Describes the CTS Bridge to Teacher Certification funding program. The program provides funding for school authorities to sponsor and support qualified individuals to complete an Alberta teacher preparation program at the University of Alberta. Certificated journey persons, health care professionals, and information technologists are authorized to work as a teacher while pursuing the educational requirements to qualify for interim professional certification. After completing the program, participants will be eligible for authorization to teach under a Letter of Authority while continuing their studies toward successful completion of the Bachelor of Education degree program.

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Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2013 : Alberta report

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The results of this survey fill an important knowledge gap for the province by putting Alberta-specific information in an international context. The TALIS survey also provides comprehensive,... More ≫

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The results of this survey fill an important knowledge gap for the province by putting Alberta-specific information in an international context. The TALIS survey also provides comprehensive, empirical and reliable information to support Ministry initiatives to explore new directions for enhancing the teaching environment.

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Teaching quality standard applicable to the provision of basic education in Alberta : Ministerial order (#016/97)

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Provides ministerial approval to the Teaching Quality Standard, which applies to teacher certification, professional development, supervision and evaluation, and which is supported by descriptors... More ≫

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Provides ministerial approval to the Teaching Quality Standard, which applies to teacher certification, professional development, supervision and evaluation, and which is supported by descriptors of selected knowledge, skills and attributes appropriate to teachers at different stages of their careers.

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