H. Student Support Services
For students requiring support services, a wide variety of placement possibilities should be considered, ranging from inclusion to alternate placements in student support services classes. The most appropriate placement will depend upon the individual needs of the child and the ability of the school to provide the necessary supports in a given […]
G. French Programming
1. Minority Language Educational Rights
a) The NLTA will uphold and support the rights of minority language groups as defined in the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. [Jan/8-9/99]
b) No teacher employed in the school systems of Newfoundland and Labrador shall lose their job by virtue of the introduction of minority language educational rights […]
F. Gender Equity in Education and in the Profession
1. Equity issues, including gender equity, cannot be compartmentalized from other issues of education and the profession. They are intrinsic in all that comprises the education of students and the professional lives of teachers.
2. Gender equity is a broad issue affecting all genders since it addresses imbalances […]
E. Learning Resource Programs
Educational programs in an ever-changing society must meet the individual needs of students and prepare them to become effective, self-directed, and discriminating citizens. To be effective citizens in an information rich society, students need to learn skills which will allow them to locate and select appropriate information, to critically analyze that information […]
D. Teacher Evaluation
The NLTA recognizes the importance of meaningful evaluation within the educational system of our province. The evaluation of teachers has two distinct purposes. The first is formative, the process which occurs to improve the professional performance of teachers. The second is summative, the process which results in decision making relating to employment. Both […]
C. Teacher Education
1. The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association, in cooperation with Memorial University of Newfoundland, will make provision for information sessions, seminars or other activities designed to acquaint students in the Faculty of Education with the NLTA. [Oct/23&25/14]
2. a) The NLTA supports the view that its members must remain current with respect to advances […]
B. Curriculum
1. There should be consultative permanent staff at the Department of Education so that all programs can receive ongoing review and development.
2. There should be provision and opportunity for secondment of personnel from the field on a one- or two-year basis to meet specific needs that arise.
3. A Provincial Curriculum Board should be established […]
A. Teacher Certification
1. The minimum standard for all initial certification in this province shall be Certificate IV.
2. Any student teacher who graduates from an approved teacher training program and meets the standards for initial certification in this province shall be granted a permanent teaching certificate.
3. The Department of Education should give ample warning to school […]
J. Environmental Policy
The NLTA will:
minimize waste by recycling materials whenever possible and practical or by using electronic means when possible. [Oct/23&25/14]
use appropriate disposal methods for electronic equipment, batteries, toner cartridges, monitors, printers, etc.
ensure efficient use of water and energy.
expect similar environmental standards from its suppliers and contractors.
continuously seek […]
I. Audio-Video Recording of NLTA Meetings
For specific purposes (e.g. audio recording of BGM), the Association may require an audio and/or video record of a particular meeting or may permit accredited media to record a portion of a meeting. No other audio/video recording of an NLTA meeting shall occur without express permission from the Association. For […]
