Nominations for PSTA President are now OPEN

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Notice of PSTA Presidential Election

PSTA members are invited to submit nominations for the office of PSTA President for the term of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. This is a full time release position.

The PSTA President’s duties are described in PSTA Policy and Guidelines Section 3.5 President. Please forward completed nomination forms to Returning Officer, Cary Pepper-Martens (cary.pepper-martens@spiritsd.ca) by February 21st at 4:00 pm.

Nominees are encouraged to include a photograph and written statement, which will be posted on psta.ca.

The general membership elect the President through a secret ballot. All members are eligible to vote. The election will be held on February 27th, 2020.

Please contact Cary Pepper-Martens if you have any questions.

The PSTA Executive encourages every member to consider running for this important position. 

NOMINATION FORM

Nukskahtowin at Athabasca University Indigenous Knowledge and Education – Spring 2020

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Indigenous Studies (INST) 511 is a course that will prepare students to address Indigenous pedagogy and the construction of meaningful and accurate educational lessons for and about Indigenous peoples, including the Blackfoot, the Cree, the Metis and the Dene Tha.

This online course will be offered April 27 – July 24 2020 https://www.athabascau.ca/syllabi/inst/inst511.php

Contact Ivy Lalonde – 1-800-788-9041



Education Bursary

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Our Local Collective Bargaining Agreement contains an education bursary to provide financial assistance toward the costs of tuition, courses, and learning programs. PSTA members may apply for up to $500 or 65% of the cost of each course successfully completed between Sept 1, 2018 to Aug 31, 2019. The amount of $45,000.00 plus the 2018-2019 carry-over of $11,407.49 is available for education bursaries. The total amount available will be divided by the total eligible claims within the priority areas to determine the amount of each bursary. Once the priority area applications have been awarded, remaining bursary funds will be distributed to eligible applicants in non-priority areas.

EDUCATION BURSARIES Application 2019-2020Download

EDUCATION RE-IMAGINED

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We’ve heard from people across Saskatchewan about the changes they think need to be made to the education system, and have worked to ensure that all voices are being included. Community engagement events have taken place across the province, and thousands have participated in our online survey. See what you had to say in the final report.

Introducing…..Concentus

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In 2012, the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission began an undertaking for the intentional teaching of the rights, duties and responsibilities of a citizen in local, provincial, national, and global communities, to students in the K to 12 school system. In 2016 this established project was restructured as Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation Inc., a CRA registered Canadian charity.

MADE FOR TEACHERS BY TEACHERS!

CONCENTUS provides teachers in PSSD access to an amazing collection of resources which directly relate to the Saskatchewan Social Studies Curriculum!

Start Here

    Thank You for Celebrating World Teachers’ Day!

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    The Honorable Gord Wyant, Minister of Education addresses teachers and supporters on World Teachers’ Day in front of the Provincial Legislature.

    Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate World Teachers’ Day in Regina! We heard messages in support of teachers from STF Vice-President, Samantha Becotte; the Honorable Gord Wyant, Minister of Education; Domenic Scuglia, member of LEADS; Lori Johb, President, Saskatchewan Federation of Labour; Leah Andrews, Parent; Ryan Meili, Leader of the Opposition; Merah Gasmo, student; and Patrick Maze, STF President . The common theme: teachers make critical and immeasurable contributions to the well-being of children, communities, and our province. Thank you for everything you do!

    Welcome back! The 2019-2020 school year is in full swing!

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    PSTA Executive and Standing Committees 2019 – 2020

    President/STF Councillor:  Brian Knowles (Osler School)

    Vice-President/STF Councillor: Sherry Nadeau (Osler School)

    STF Councillors

    • Scott Woods-Fehr (Warman Community Middle School) Chair
    • Jason Brose (Colonsay School)
    • Janet Grant (Osler School)
    • Amy Orth (Aberdeen)
    • Amy Korver (Delisle Elementary)
    • Cary Pepper-Martens (Dalmeny High School)
    • Mark Perry (Warman High School)
    • Chad Williams (Clavet Composite School)
    • Gina Smith (Borden School)

    Treasurer:  Jen Green          Secretary:  Janet Grant

    Standing Committees

    Local Implementation and Negotiation Committee (LINC)

    • Jill Hartmann Proctor (Valley Manor) Chair
    • Brenda Epp (Rosthern High School)
    • Jason Brose (Colonsay School)
    • Terri Troupe Logue (Borden School)
    • Kirsten Tucker (South Corman Park School)
    • Chad Williams (Clavet School)

    PD Committee

    • Tracy Dolezsar-Glarvin (WCMS) Chair
    • Kirsten Dyck (Dalmeny High School)
    • Lisa Kuchler (Leask Community School)
    • Kyla Huckerby (Martensville High School)
    • Kim Cooper (Delisle Elementary)

    Returning Officer

    • Cary Pepper Martens (Dalmeny High School)