Join the Beginning Teacher Network

Professional learning and mentorship support for Alberta teachers who are

• New to the teaching profession (first 2 years)

• New to the province

Choose your own adventure!

There are two ways to join the Beginning Teacher Network. Either option will give you access to no-cost virtual sessions, facilitated by experienced teachers, on timely topics relevant to your beginning teacher context During these sessions, you will

• explore professional learning topics

• get professional advice, and

• connect with colleagues about the unique challenges of beginning teachers in Alberta.

Cohort groups – Get release time to attend sessions during the day!

Apply to join our Beginning Teacher Network Cohort Program! Receive release time, at no cost to your school, to attend sessions during the school day!

What you’ll get: Four times in the school year, you’ll get a  morning of sub release time (at no cost to your school) to attend a 90-minute virtual session with your cohort group.

How to join: Apply to join our K-6 or 7-12 cohort.  

Open sessions – Get access to after-school sessions (no sub plans necessary)!

These virtual sessions take place after school and are open to all Alberta beginning teachers.

What you’ll get: Each month, you’ll get the chance to attend a 60-minute virtual session on a specific topic. You can choose specific sessions, or you can attend them all!

How to join: Register for our after-school, no-cost Beginning Teacher Network sessions. Check out the ATA PD Sched site to choose the sessions that interest you!