IN FOCUS
Supporting international opportunities for members
CTF/FCE Teaching Together Program
Educator Exchange Programs
The ATA facilitates Alberta teachers’ participation in Teaching Together, a Canadian Teachers' Federation/ Fédération canadienne des enseignantes et des en- seignants program that connects Canadian teachers with educators in developing countries. With an aim to collaborate with educators to promote inclusive, high-quality public education, the program fosters mu- tual learning and contributes to the professional growth of both Canadian and international educators. Structure: Projects take place in July, with participants attending a predeparture orientation in Ottawa to prepare for their assignments. Teachers spend ap- proximately two weeks abroad. Destinations: Countries in Africa and the Caribbean LEARN MORE AND APPLY More details about Teaching Together, as well as other international cooperation programs, are available on the ATA website under Professional Development > Inter- national opportunities.
The ATA’s Educator Exchange Programs (EEP) offer Alberta teachers and school leaders professional de- velopment opportunities through reciprocal exchanges with partners from around the world. These programs aim to foster cultural understanding, enhance teaching practices and promote global citizenship by allowing participants to experience different educational systems and cultures. IN-PERSON EXCHANGES Structure: You will be hosted by your exchange counter- part abroad and then host your counterpart so they can experience Alberta’s education system. During the exchange, which lasts one to two weeks during each part, participants arrange cultural visits to correspond with the interests of both parties. Destinations: Spain, Germany, Australia and Iceland VIRTUAL E-EXCHANGES Structure: The e-exchange is a one-on-one virtual exchange that pairs you with another teacher or school leader with similar educational interests. Projects or other activities take place over four to six weeks. You and your exchange partner engage in discussions and video chats outside of class hours, much like virtual pen pals. Partners: International partners in Spain, Germany, Australia, Mexico or with one of Alberta's accredited international schools Focus Areas: Topics such as student wellness, instruc- tional leadership, STEM, inclusion and global citizenship LEARN MORE AND APPLY More details about EEP are available on the ATA website under Professional Development > Exchanges.
ATA Magazine Winter 2026
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