Chapters
The forming of a local chapter affords the opportunity for more contact with colleagues and adds weight for action on behalf of those concerned at both local and provincial levels. Any interested group of Learning Assistance teachers may form a chapter. The majority of local Learning Assistance teachers in your chapter should have membership in the provincial specialist association of LATA.
Thinking of starting a Local Chapter of the Learning Assistance Teachers' Association PSA?
This is all it takes:
- A start up committee of 5 to 6 teachers
- A meeting time and place to elect an executive
- An executive who are also members of LATA: join here
- A constitution (examples available from LATA)
- A financial incentive for newly formed chapters and the reinstating of chapters that have been inactive for more than a year (amount to be confirmed and based on approved budget for each year)
- Opportunities to participate and share in Professional Development activities
- Support for Regional or Local Conferences: must be approved to qualify for funding
- A chance to liaise with other PSAs, the BCTF, universities, government ministries, and other organizations/businesses with related interests
LATA encourages chapter networking, education, and involvement between the provincial LATA group and local LATA chapters. To facilitate this process, LATA will provide a designated sum of money to local chapter presidents or chapter representatives attending the AGM, which is held in October each year.
To apply to form a local chapter, contact Chapter Coordinator, Danielle Neer, for more information: [email protected]
To apply to form a local chapter, contact Chapter Coordinator, Danielle Neer, for more information: [email protected]
Current chapters:
- Deanna Stidston, SD 62, Vancouver Island
- Bryce Biasutti, QLATA, Powell River