Due to severe flooding in July, Barnett House will remain closed until early 2027.
The ATA Library is still open and providing resources to members.
Staff are working from home and continue to serve members online and by phone.
The Southern Alberta Regional Office (SARO) in Calgary is unaffected and conducts business per usual.
I have an abundant love for mathematics, and I truly found my people when I joined the ATA Math Council. Specialist councils are one of the ATA’s best kept secrets; they connect educators through shared passions and professional curiosity.
- David Martin
ATA specialist councils have transformed how I teach and how I collaborate with my teaching team. They’ve helped me apply new research in my daily practice and have inspired me to mentor others. By sharing these insights with my colleagues, I’ve seen a direct, positive impact on our entire school's ability to support our students.
- Jennifer Lacourse, Member of Council for Inclusive Education and Council for School Leadership
As a member of the Science Council, I have been able to build valuable relationships with other teachers who are passionate about science and collaborate with them on classroom resources.
- Tara Draper
I love being a member of the Global, Environmental & Outdoor Education Council because it gives me the opportunity to help other teachers find the resources, confidence and joy to teach outdoors.
I love being a part of an amazing team of individuals who all have great ideas about how to incorporate the natural environment into our teachings.
- Jessica Kaminski
Being a member of an ATA specialist council has transformed and inspired my work as a school leader. I have gained access to current research, professional learning and a network of passionate educators who challenge my thinking and expand my practice.
- Uroog Quraish, Member of Council for School Leadership
Combat professional isolation: for teachers who are the sole representatives of their subject area in a building, specialist councils provide a vital lifeline. Membership offers a sense of belonging through a network of peers who are accessible via annual conferences and publications.
- Mike Wheeler, Member of Fine Arts Council
The Indigenous Education Council has helped me to continue to build knowledge and capacity as a school leader so I can help my colleagues advance our shared commitment to reconciliation, and our goal of creating culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments for our students.
- Jon Patry
