Nomination day: Sept. 20, 2010

Run for school board

Passionate about education? Interested in serving your community? Think about running for school board. The election is October 18. Find out more. Read more>>

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Learn election basics at
ASBA Campaign School

Learn how to run an effective campaign, deal with the media, make a speech and work a room at this workshop which takes place Sept 17 to 18 at the Chateau Louis in Edmonton. The $120 fee includes an evening reception, lunch and hand-outs. Registration closes September 10, 2010.

Read about the program here
Complete your online registration here
For more information contact

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Talking about governance of public education

Have your say. Complete this survey about collaboration and shared governance in Alberta’s public education system. This is the third of seven surveys the government is conducting as part of the Inspiring Action on Education project.

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Subscribe to vis-à-vis – a legal newsletter for educators

Written for the education community, the goal of the vis-à-vis newsletter is to share timely legal news in plain language for educators.

Read the current edition. Published 10 times a year rates for Alberta school boards are: $315 (incl. GST) to circulate to five individuals in your jurisdiction or $1500 (plus GST) for unlimited circulation within your jurisdiction. Contact Elaine Pallister to subscribe or for information about non- school board rates.

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Spring General Meeting June 7 & 8 Red Deer

Presentations at the 2010 SGM

ASBA President Welwood's speech (DOC–44K)
Future strategies (PPT–1.7MB)
Jim Bottomley
Critical thinking (PDF–863K)
Dr. Billy Strean
Savvy networking (PPT–3.5MB)
Joanne Blake
Board Governance (PPT–1.4MB)
Serafino Scarpino
Stand against hazing (PPT–575K)
Cheryl Smith and Dr. Larry Payne
Inspiring Education report (DOC–120K)
Jim Gibbons
Dialogue with deputy (PPT–260K)
Deputy minister's speech (PDF–50K)
Keray Henke
Politics in Cyberspace (PPT–10MB)
Ken Chapman
Legal Rulings that made a difference for school boards (PPT–245KB)
Debra Tumbach

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Encouraging public involvement in public education

Enhancing school boards’ connections with their local communities is a strategic focus for the ASBA. See these resources and research to support your local board’s efforts. Read more >>

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Advocacy priorities and education trends

The ASBA Board of Directors is focusing its advocacy efforts on transportation, infrastructure and high school completion. The board has also created a partnership with Alberta Education aimed at identifying emerging trends in education. Read more >>