Should Alberta Have One Code of Conduct for All Teachers?
Official title: New teacher code of conduct engagement
Why This Matters
Have kids in Alberta schools? This affects who teaches them and how misconduct is handled. The old system meant different teachers faced different discipline rules. Parents and students now have one consistent standard for teacher conduct across all schools.
What Could Change
A single code of professional conduct now applies to all certificated teachers and teacher leaders in Alberta. The Education Act was amended to enable this change. Discipline processes are now consistent regardless of union membership.
Key Issues
- What should be included in a unified code of conduct for all teachers?
- How can the discipline process better protect student safety?
- What improvements are needed to serve the public interest?
How to Participate
- This consultation is now closed. An online survey ran from September 20 to October 7, 2022. View the unified code of professional conduct that resulted from this engagement.
What Happened
Thousands of Albertans participated in the online survey. Results were analyzed by an objective third party. Education stakeholders and victim advocacy groups provided direct feedback. The consultation informed a unified code of professional conduct that took effect January 1, 2023.