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2018 NLTA Candidates List
ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018
NLTA Election Information
for the Election of President and Vice-President for 2019-21
Following are the names of the NLTA members in good standing who presented nomination papers...
2018 NLTA Election Information
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NLTA Election Information
for the Election of President and Vice-President for 2019-21
Dean Ingram has been elected as NLTA President and Trent Langdon as Vice-President. Read Memo ....
All the election information...
2018 Provincial Budget
PROVINCIAL BUDGET 2018
INVEST IN OUR KIDS
Below are links to the Budget 2018 information relating to education as well as pre-budget information from the NLTA. Your will also find our detailed submission to government where it outlines why now...
2019 Tentative Agreement Presentation
Click here to view the Provincial Contract 2016 - 2019 Tentative Agreement
2020 Candidates' Forum for Election of NLTA President and Vice-President
Candidates' Forum
for the Election of NLTA President and Vice-President for 2021-23
The Candidates' Forum took place during the November 7 meeting of Joint Council. For your convenience, the video of the Forum has been broken down into separate se...
2021 Provincial Budget
PROVINCIAL BUDGET 2021
Below are links to the Budget 2021 information relating to education.
Budget 2021 Highlights from the NLTA
Media Release: NLTA Reacts to Budget 2021
Media Coverage:
VOCM - Budget Calls for Big Changes to ...
2022 Candidates' Forum for Election of NLTA President and Vice-President
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Election for Vice-President Takes Place December 12-16, 2022
Candidates’ Forum
The Candidates’ Forum took place during the November 4-5, 2022 meeting of Joint Council in St. John’s. For your convenience the video of the Forum has bee...
2022 NLTA Election - Questions for Candidates
NLTA ELECTION 2022
Questions and Answers
for Vice-Presidential Candidates
QUESTION 1 from Thomas Sheppard
What strategies should the NLTA pursue to deal with the working conditions for teachers that are negatively impacting them? ...
2023 Tentative Agreement
Provincial Contract Tentative Agreement 2022-26
The following links provide Provincial Contract teachers with information regarding the 2022-26 Tentative Agreement . If you need more information or have any questions please contact 1-800-563-3599...
2024 Candidates' Forum for Election of NLTA President and Vice-President
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Election for President Takes Place November 25-29, 2024
Election for Vice-President Takes Place December 9-13, 2024
Candidates’ Forum
The Candidates’ Forum took place November 2, 2024 in St. John’s. For your convenience the vi...
2024 NLTA Election - Questions for Candidates
NLTA ELECTION 2024
Questions and Answers
for Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates
QUESTION 1 from Samantha Tiller
How do you plan to bring awareness to the necessity of updating curriculum as it relates to human rights ...
Allan Bishop Award Nomination Form
The Allan Bishop Award
Nomination Form
Nominations must be received at NLTA Office by January 31st.
This award was established to recognize outstanding service to NLTA at the provincial level. A maximum of one award may be presented each year...
Allergy Alert
Allergy Alert
Employees at the NLTA office have severe allergies to scented products. Please do not wear scented products while visiting. Your cooperation is essential. Thank You.
A message from the Occupational Health and Safety Committee of the...
Application for Exemption
March 29, 2019
Application for Exemption under s. 7 of the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act
As you are likely aware, many of our members have recently received notice that their personal information, including name, position and salary,...
Application for Exemption - FR
Application for Exemption under s. 7 of the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act
As you are likely aware, many of our members have recently received notice that their personal information, including name, position and salary, may be subject...
Article 01: Application of Agreement
ARTICLE 1: APPLICATION OF AGREEMENT
1.01 This Agreement applies to and is binding upon the Association, the Teachers, the Government and the Boards Association, and the School Boards listed in Schedule “A”.
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Article 02: Recognition
ARTICLE 2: RECOGNITION
2.01 The Government, the Newfoundland and Labrador School Boards Association and the School Boards recognize the Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for all teachers, as defined in paragraph (v) of Section (2) of ...
Article 03: Public Legislation
ARTICLE 3: PUBLIC LEGISLATION
3.01 In the event that any law passed by the Legislature applying to teachers covered by this Agreement renders null and void any provision of this Agreement, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall remain ...
Article 04: Representation on Committees of the Department of Education
ARTICLE 4: REPRESENTATION ON COMMITTEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
4.01 The Association shall be granted representation on all standing advisory committees of the Department of Education including the Teacher Certification Committee, the Provincial ...
Article 05: School Board-Teacher Liaison Committee
ARTICLE 5: SCHOOL BOARD-TEACHER LIAISON COMMITTEE
5.01 Unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties concerned, School Board-Teacher Liaison Committees shall be appointed as follows:
for the Conseil scolaire francophone provincial de ...
Article 06: Employment of Teachers
ARTICLE 6: EMPLOYMENT OF TEACHERS
6.01 Subject to Clauses 6.02, 6.09, 7.09, and 7.10, no person shall be employed or retained in a position to which this Collective Agreement applies unless that person is and continues to be the holder of a valid ...
Article 07: Probationary Period and Tenure
ARTICLE 7: PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND TENURE
7.01
Teachers who have no previous teaching experience in the Province and teachers who have never been tenured with a School Board will be hired on a probationary contract until they have completed ...
Article 08: Notification of Vacancies and Promotion
ARTICLE 8: NOTIFICATION OF VACANCIES AND PROMOTION
8.01 Subject to Clauses 9.11 and 9.12, all vacant teaching positions, except substitute and replacement positions, shall be posted on the Employer’s website for at least seven (7) calendar days.
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Article 09: Layoffs
ARTICLE 9: LAYOFFS
9.01
“Seniority” herein shall be determined on the basis of the total length of time employed as a teacher in Newfoundland and Labrador both before and after the signing date of this agreement. (Effective September 1, 1...
Article 10: Disciplinary Action
ARTICLE 10: DISCIPLINARY ACTION
10.01 Subject to Clause 12.01(b), no teacher shall be suspended, dismissed, or otherwise disciplined except for just cause.
10.02 Any teacher who is suspended or dismissed shall be provided written notification ...
Article 11: Teacher Certification
ARTICLE 11: TEACHER CERTIFICATION
11.01 Whenever it is decided by a School Board to recommend to the Teacher Certification Review Panel that the licence or certificate of a teacher should be suspended or cancelled, a notice in writing shall be ...
Article 12: Termination of Contracts
ARTICLE 12: TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS
12.01 By the School Board
A contract of employment including a term contract made between a School Board and a teacher may only be terminated:
by giving three (3) months’ notice in writing by th...
Article 13: Transfer of Teachers
ARTICLE 13: TRANSFER OF TEACHERS
13.01 A teacher may be transferred to a comparable position within the same community when it is deemed necessary but shall not be transferred from one community to another without the teacher’s consent.
13.02 A...
Article 14: Evaluation
ARTICLE 14: EVALUATION
14.01 The prime purpose of evaluation shall be the increased effectiveness of personnel in improving instruction and the educational environment.
14.02
Subject to Clause 14.02(b), all evaluations, both formative ...
Article 15: Sick Leave
ARTICLE 15: SICK LEAVE
15.01 A teacher is eligible for sick leave with pay when the teacher is unable to perform duties because of illness, injury or other disability provided the necessary sick leave credits have been accumulated and provided ...
Article 16: Injury on Duty
ARTICLE 16: INJURY ON DUTY
16.01 A teacher who is unable to perform duties because of a personal injury received in the performance of those duties shall be entitled to receive benefits in accordance with the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation ...
Article 17: Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
ARTICLE 17: MATERNITY/ADOPTION/PARENTAL LEAVE
17.01
Subject to Clause 17.03, Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave shall be granted without pay for a period of up to fifty-eight and one half (58.5) continuous weeks when school is in session. ...
Article 18: Leaves in General
ARTICLE 18: LEAVES IN GENERAL
A. Compassionate/Family Leave
18.01 A teacher shall be entitled to leave not exceeding three (3) days with pay in the case of the death of the teacher’s parent, or legal guardian, sibling, child, spouse, gra...
Article 19: Leave Without Pay
ARTICLE 19: LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
19.01
Subject to Articles 9 and 29 and Clause 19.02, a teacher employed by a School Board may, upon request, be granted leave without pay for reasons deemed valid by the School Board; and on the teacher’s re...
Article 20: Educational Leave
ARTICLE 20: EDUCATIONAL LEAVE
20.01 Subject to the other provisions of this Article, a teacher who has been employed in Newfoundland and Labrador as a teacher for five (5) years or more may be eligible for Educational Leave up to one (1) year. ...
Article 21: Salaries
ARTICLE 21: SALARIES
21.01
The salaries and allowances paid to teachers shall be in accordance with Schedules “B” and “C”, which form an integral part of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding Clause 21.01(a), teachers employed as teachi...
Article 22: Method of Payment
ARTICLE 22: METHOD OF PAYMENT
22.01 Annual salary and where possible allowances shall be paid in twenty-six (26) equal installments. In a school year in which payment in accordance with Clause 22.02 would yield twenty-seven (27) pay periods, the ...
Article 23: Deductions
ARTICLE 23: DEDUCTIONS
23.01 Government shall deduct from the pay of each teacher an amount equal to the regular dues of the Association.
23.02 Government shall remit the amounts deducted under Clause 23.01 to the Association not later than ...
Article 24: Isolation Allowance
ARTICLE 24: ISOLATION ALLOWANCE
24.01 TEACHERS IN ISOLATED SETTLEMENTS: Every teacher teaching school in a settlement as described in this Article, and other settlements as determined by the Employer, shall be paid a bonus as follows:
TEACHERS ...
Article 25: Travel Allowances
ARTICLE 25: TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
25.01
Subject to Clauses 25.01(b)(i) and 25.04(a) and (b), where in the course of duty, a teacher is required to travel on business for the School Board, the teacher shall be reimbursed for meals, lodging, ...
Article 26: Group Insurance
ARTICLE 26: GROUP INSURANCE
26.01 In accordance with Clause 26.02, Government will contribute a portion of the premium rate for plan options currently contained in the basic portion of the NLTA Group Insurance Plan (Basic/Dependent Life, Accidental ...
Article 27: Superannuation of Teachers
ARTICLE 27: SUPERANNUATION OF TEACHERS
27.01 The Government and the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association hereby acknowledge and agree that the Teachers’ Pension Plan shall be administered by the Teachers’ Pension Plan Corporation in acco...
Article 28: Length of the School Year
ARTICLE 28: LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
28.01
(i) For salary purposes, the length of the school year shall be 190 teaching days comprised of 185 actual teaching days, three (3) paid holidays and two (2) non-teaching days to be scheduled ...
Article 29: Workload
ARTICLE 29: WORKLOAD
29.01
There shall be consultation at the local level between teachers and their principals in determining the allocation to teachers of curricular and non-curricular duties. The workload of teachers will be distributed ...
Article 30: Class Size
ARTICLE 30: CLASS SIZE
30.01 In the interest of education, and in order to promote effective teaching and learning conditions, the School Board will endeavour to establish class sizes appropriate to the teaching situation involved within regulatory ...
Article 31: Grievance Procedure
ARTICLE 31: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
31.01 A teacher may file a grievance against the School Board or the Department of Education in the manner prescribed herein on the teacher’s own behalf or on behalf of themselves and one or more teachers.
31.02 A te...
Article 32: Arbitration
ARTICLE 32: ARBITRATION
32.01 Where a grievance has not been settled under the grievance procedure, or where there is a dispute as to whether the matter is arbitrable:
the teacher with the written consent of the Association; or
in ...
Article 33: Severance Pay
ARTICLE 33: SEVERANCE PAY
33.01
(i) A teacher who has one (1) or more years of continuous service as a teacher in the Province as of March 31, 2018, is entitled to be paid severance pay equal to the amount obtained by multiplying the ...
Article 34: Loss or Damage to Teachers’ Personal Property or Equipment
ARTICLE 34:
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO TEACHERS’ PERSONAL PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT
34.01
Subject to Clauses 34.01(b) and 34.01(c), where a teacher in the performance of their duty suffers any personal loss, and where such loss was not due to th...
Article 35: Protective Clothing
ARTICLE 35: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
35.01 Where protective clothing is necessary and routinely required to be worn, the School Board shall provide such clothing free of charge.
35.02 All clothing issued in accordance with this Article shall remain ...
Article 36: Positions of Administrative Responsibility
ARTICLE 36: POSITIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
36.01
A tenured teacher appointed to the position of Principal, Vice-Principal, Program Specialist or Department Head, may be required by the School Board to serve a probationary ...
Article 37: Term Contracts
ARTICLE 37: TERM CONTRACTS
37.01 A Board shall enter into a term contract with a teacher only when:
the teacher is replacing a teacher on leave; or
the teacher is hired to fill, for the balance of that school year, a vacancy which ...
Article 38: Individual Teacher Contracts
ARTICLE 38: INDIVIDUAL TEACHER CONTRACTS
38.01 No provision of an individual teacher contract shall contravene any Article of this Collective Agreement.
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Article 39: Management Rights
ARTICLE 39: MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
39.01 Except as specifically abridged, delegated or modified by this Agreement, management functions, rights and powers now existing are recognized by the Association as being retained by the School Boards and the ...
Article 40: Strikes and Lockouts
ARTICLE 40: STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS
40.01 During the term of this Agreement, there shall be no strikes, suspension or slowdown of work by the Association or members thereof. There shall be no lockout of teachers during the term of this Agreement. ...
Article 41: Amendment by Mutual Consent
ARTICLE 41: AMENDMENT BY MUTUAL CONSENT
41.01 Any provision of this Agreement, other than the provision relating to the duration of the Agreement, may be amended by mutual consent of the parties to the Agreement.
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Article 42: Definitions
ARTICLE 42: DEFINITIONS
42.01 In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:
“Assistant Director” means Assistant Director appointed pursuant to the Schools Act, 1997.
“Day” means teaching day.
“Director” means a Dire...
Article 43: Duration of Agreement
ARTICLE 43: DURATION OF AGREEMENT
43.01 This Agreement shall be in effect for a term beginning September 1, 2022 and ending on August 31, 2026 and shall be automatically renewed thereafter for successive periods of one (1) year unless either party ...
Article 44: Status of the President
ARTICLE 44: STATUS OF THE PRESIDENT
44.01 A teacher elected to the office of President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association or President of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation shall be granted leave without pay to fill such offi...
Article 45: Successor Rights
ARTICLE 45: SUCCESSOR RIGHTS
45.01 In the event that a School Board absorbs another School Board or part of another School Board, or two (2) School Boards join to form one (1) Board, the teachers so affected will, subject to Article 9, continue ...
Article 46: Teacher Exchange and Secondment
ARTICLE 46: TEACHER EXCHANGE AND SECONDMENT
A. Exchange Within the Board
46.01 With the mutual agreement of any two (2) teachers and the School Board concerned, teacher exchange may take place within that Board. Exact terms and duration t...
Article 47: Administration of Medication and Health Support Procedures
ARTICLE 47: ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND HEALTH SUPPORT PROCEDURES
47.01 All School Boards shall develop and maintain policies relating to the administration of medication, medical procedures, and physical procedures for/to students. Such policy ...
Article 48: Labrador Benefits
ARTICLE 48: LABRADOR BENEFITS
48.01 The provisions of the Labrador Benefits Agreement as outlined in Schedule I shall be fully applicable to teachers in Labrador.
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Article 49: Substitute Teachers
ARTICLE 49: SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
49.01 The rate of pay for substitute teachers shall be based on qualifications and service in accordance with the salary scales in Schedule B, for periods of substitution for the same regular teacher of less than ...
Article 50: Allowances
ARTICLE 50: ALLOWANCES
50.01 The allowances for principals, vice-principals, program specialists, department heads, school counsellors, educational psychologists, specialist teachers under Clause 50.07(a), and sole charge teachers shall be based ...
Article 51: Deferred Salary Leave Plan
ARTICLE 51: DEFERRED SALARY LEAVE PLAN
51.01 Eligibility
Any teacher having tenure with a School Board is eligible to participate in the Plan.
51.02 Application
A teacher must make written application to the Director on or ...
Article 52: Distribution of Work
ARTICLE 52: DISTRIBUTION OF WORK
52.01 This agreement recognizes the classifications which include, but shall not be limited to:
(i) Principal
(ii) Vice-Principal
(iii) Program Specialist
(iv) Department Head
(v) School Counsellor
(vi) ...
Article 53: Relocation Expenses
ARTICLE 53: RELOCATION EXPENSES
53.01 A teacher who is required by the Employer to relocate from one geographic location to another as a result of a consolidation of School Boards or reassignment due to redundancy shall, on the submission of a ...
Article 54: Position Sharing
ARTICLE 54: POSITION SHARING
54.01 Position sharing denotes an arrangement whereby two (2) teachers share the duties and responsibilities of one (1) teaching position.
54.02 Any full-time tenured teacher in the employ of the School Board may ...
Article 55: Employee Assistance Program
ARTICLE 55: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
55.01 Without detracting from the existing rights and obligations of the parties recognized in other provisions of this Agreement, the Employer and the Association agree to co-operate in encouraging employees ...
Article 56: Redundancy Provisions
ARTICLE 56: REDUNDANCY PROVISIONS
56.01 All teachers who are declared redundant and who are not reassigned in accordance with Article 9, shall be eligible for a redundancy benefit as outlined in the table below:
REDUNDANCY BENEFIT
Service ...
Article 57: Discrimination and Intimidation
ARTICLE 57: DISCRIMINATION AND INTIMIDATION
57.01 The Employer agrees that in accordance with the provisions of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Act, there shall be no discrimination or coercion in the workplace and it shall not refuse ...
Article 58: Harassment
ARTICLE 58: HARASSMENT
58.01 The Boards and the Association recognize the right of all teachers to work in an environment free from harassment and shall work together to ensure that harassment is actively discouraged. All reported incidents of ...
ASK NLTA
Ask the NLTA
Do you have a question about Programs and Services or need information on another particular topic?
You can email any one of our staff or send your question to the general mailbox by filling out the form below. Your email will be ...
Association Fees
Association Fees
Full-time and substitute teachers pay dues of 1.25 percent of gross salary earned.
Parenthood Leave
In order for teachers to maintain membership and benefits while on parenthood leave, the fee is $5.00 per month...
Award Winners
Award Winners
Below you will find a list of Award Winners with the NL Teachers' Association. Click on the award title to view a list of the recipients for that award.
NLTA AWARDS
• Allan Bishop Award
• ...
Awards, Programs, Funds & Scholarships
Awards, Programs, Funds & Scholarships
The awards, programs, funds and scholarships of the Association are designed to assist teachers with their personal, professional and informational needs. Below are links to the Association's Awards and Professional...
Bancroft Award Nomination Form
Bancroft Award Nomination Form
Deadline for Nominations is January 31
The Bancroft Award has been established to recognize outstanding service at the branch level. A maximum of three awards may be presented each year and awards are open to a...
Bargaining Briefs
In accordance with NLTA policy, regular communication will be provided to members by way of periodic updates on the status of the collective bargaining process. Below are the Bargaining Briefs which have been published from this current round of...
Barnes Award Nomination Form
Barnes Award
Nomination Form
Nominations must be received by the Association by January 31.
The Barnes Award has been established to recognize outstanding professional development services provided at the Special Interest Council level. A maximum...
Beginning Teachers Conference
Conference for Beginning Teachers
When numbers warrant, the NLTA, in collaboration with the school districts, Memorial University and the Department of Education, holds a conference for teachers in their first year of teaching. This usually takes place...
Beginning/Early Career Teachers
Beginning/Early Career Teachers
Don't Forget to Request Your Membership Card. Be sure and complete the Member Information form and then proceed to fill out the NLTA Membership Card Request Form . PLEASE NOTE: Membership Cards are ordered at the ...
Belairdirect
Johnson Insurance is joining belairdirect .
belairdirect is a large Canadian insurance provider. At renewal, the car and home division of Johnson Insurance will rebrand to belairdirect.
Members who have home or auto insurance through Johnson have...
BES - A. Collective Bargaining
A. Collective Bargaining
1. Bargaining Agent
The NLTA is the appropriate bargaining agent for all teachers, as defined in Paragraph v of Section 2 of the Schools Act, 1997, who are employed with a school board or private school in Newfoundland ...
BES - AA. Educational Finance
AA. Educational Finance
1. General
a) Every Canadian has a right to quality education and is, therefore, entitled to participate in a series of educational experiences which enable them to develop their potential.
b) Funds allocated to education ...
BES - B. Job Actions
B. Job Actions
1. Job Actions by Teachers
The Newfoundland Teacher (Collective Bargaining) Act, 1973, outlines under Section 31 conditions precedent to certain actions, namely, with reference to the Association, the sequence of events which must...
BES - BB. Teacher Allocations and Declining Enrolments
BB. Teacher Allocations and Declining Enrolments
1. Consolidation of schools should only be encouraged and promoted where such consolidation would be beneficial to the academic and social development of the students involved. [Nov/27/08] [JC Feb/09] ...
BES - C. Contracts With School Boards
C. Contracts with School Boards
Teachers are advised not to sign contracts with any school board until these contracts have first been approved by the NLTA.
Every teacher shall sign an individual contract with the school board which operates...
BES - CC. Employment Equity
CC. Employment Equity
NLTA views employment equity as a positive process leading to full equality between men and women in all aspects of education and employment.
NLTA recognizes that an employment equity program is one which translates ...
BES - D. Grievance and Arbitration Cases
D. Grievance and Arbitration Cases
1. The NLTA office advices members not to resign under pressure, but to contact the NLTA office. Procedures governing the appointment and dismissal of teachers, and grievance and arbitration procedures available ...
BES - DD. Corporate/School Partnerships
DD. Corporate/School Partnerships
Philosophically the NLTA is opposed to corporate/school partnerships. However, where they do exist, such partnerships must be based on sound educational principles, built on trust and mutual respect between the contracting ...
BES - E. Group Insurance
E. Group Insurance
The NLTA shall provide a group insurance plan consisting of life, accidental death and dismemberment, health, dental, critical illness, long-term disability and out-of-province medical insurance to all members who qualify under ...
BES - EE. Programs and Curricula from Corporate Sources
EE. Programs and Curricula from Corporate Sources
1. Programs/Curricula Offered Within the Instructional Day
The NLTA believes that programs or curricula promoted by private enterprise, which have not been authorized by the Department of Education, ...
BES - F. Legal Assistance
F. Legal Assistance
1. The basic aim of legal assistance is to render professional or legal service to NLTA members. [Nov/28/14] [2015 BGM]
2. Procedure
a) All requests for legal assistance must be made to administrative staff in Programs and...
BES - FF. Construction, Renovation and Physical Conditions of School Buildings
FF. Construction, Renovation and Physical Conditions of School Buildings
1. General Guidelines
a) A planning committee shall be appointed prior to the beginning of the planning and design stages with equal representation from school board, teaching ...
BES - G. Pre-Retirement Counselling
G. Pre-Retirement Counselling
1. The NLTA will make provision for an ongoing program of pre-retirement counselling through the involvement of Program and Services staff in branch workshops, branch meetings, and small group sessions as requested. Elements...
BES - GG. Child Abuse
GG. Child Abuse
NLTA accepts the view that child abuse is a complex and inherent problem of society.
NLTA accepts as a definition of child abuse according to the Harvard Review, Vol. 43, No. 4, November 1973: "A situation in which a child ...
BES - H. Pensions
H. Pensions
1. General
A teacher's pension is an earned right to be exercised after specified conditions of length of service have been met.
A teacher's pension should be sufficient to allow the teacher to live in dignity and in a manner...
BES - HH. Harassment
HH. Harassment
Harassment exists when a person acts to irritate, distress, humiliate, or torment another. It may occur only once or on many occasions, and it takes both verbal and non-verbal forms.
Harassment of a sexual nature is unsolicited, one-sided...
BES - I. Salaries and Allowances
I. Salaries and Allowances
1. Salaries
The basic salary scale shall be based on experience and qualifications only. This implies that there shall be no salary differences based on such factors as differences in grades or subject areas taught,...
BES - J. Summer/Night School and Supplementary Exam Compensation
J. Summer/Night School and Supplementary Exam Compensation
1. Night/Summer School Instruction
a) Teachers
Teachers shall be compensated on the basis of $30 per hour of instruction time.
Examination setters shall be selected from the ...
BES - K. Human Rights of Teachers
K. Human Rights of Teachers
We, the teachers of Newfoundland, and Labrador, denounce and deplore the use of violent repression against teachers and their organizations. [Nov/27/08] [JC Feb/09] [2009 BGM]
We affirm that it is the right ...
BES - L. Substitute Teachers
L. Substitute Teachers
1. Substitute Teacher Pay
a) The Association is to vigorously defend against a deterioration of the rate of pay for substitute teachers so that we can continue to attract and retain qualified and competent substitute teachers...
BES - M. Government/School Boards General Liability Insurance Policy
M. Government/School Boards General Liability Insurance Policy
In the event that an insurance adjuster requests a statement from a teacher concerning an incident which involved the teacher, the teacher, in every case, should be advised by one or ...
BES - N. Medication/Medical Treatment/Health Support Procedures
M. Medication/Medical Treatment/Health Support Procedures
1. All school aged children have a right to attend school regardless of special health support needs which they may need during school hours providing their condition does not expose other ...
BES - O. Part-Time Teaching
O. Part-Time Teaching
1. Part-time teaching is defined as regular paid employment carried out during time periods that are distinctly shorter than normal. It may or may not be related to the concept of job-sharing.
2. A part-time teaching assignment ...
BES - P. Teacher Workload
P. Teacher Workload
1. Instructional Day
a) The student instructional day as legislated should be strictly adhered to and recess periods should be excluded from this instructional time. The Schools Act should ensure consistency in length of the ...
BES - Q. Teacher Participation In Volunteer Food Programs
Q. Teacher Participation In Volunteer Food Programs
1. Definition
A volunteer food program is a program whereby meals are provided without charge to students, prior to school opening or during lunch period, by a school board and/or some other ...
BES - R. School Board Consolidation
R. Teacher Participation In Volunteer Food Programs
NLTA will seek to obtain the following provision in the Collective Agreement for all teachers whose previous school board was partitioned by the new school board boundaries established under the ...
BES - S. Auxiliary Personnel in Schools
S. Auxiliary Personnel in Schools
1. The term "auxiliary personnel" refers to those other than teachers, as defined in the NLTA Act, who function in a supportive role to teachers in the schools and who are neither paid nor hold contracts with a school ...
BES - T. Student Assistants
T. Student Assistants
A student assistant is a person who is employed in a school to assist with student-specific needs as identified by the student support services team; including such needs as personal care, portering, lifting, and behaviour...
BES - U. School Preparedness
U. School Preparedness
1. The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association believes that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Education and the school boards, is responsible for ensuring that all school facilities a...
BES - V. Transfer of Teachers
V. Transfer of Teachers
1. A teacher may be transferred to a comparable position within the same community when it is deemed necessary but shall not be transferred from one community to another without the teacher’s consent. Any transfer may be ma...
BES - W. Hiring of Teachers
W. Hiring of Teachers
In filling vacant positions in accordance with Clause 6.03 of the Provincial Collective Agreement, the following shall apply:
1. a) Positions for the subsequent school year that are known to be vacant by April 15, the school...
BES - X. Teacher Stress
X. Teacher Stress
The NLTA will provide to the membership information on the identification of the symptoms of stress, suggestions for remediation, and the availability of support agencies, including professional workshops and employee assistance ...
BES - Y. Cyberconduct and Cyberbullying
Y. Cyberconduct and Cyberbullying
1. Definitions
a) Appropriate cyberconduct involves a set of guidelines for behaving appropriately online including all forms of electronic communication. In an educational setting, examples of appropriate cyberconduct ...
BES - Z. Financial Planning Sessions and Full-Day Financial Information Seminars
Z. Financial Planning Sessions and Full-Day Financial Information Seminars
1. The NLTA will make provision for an ongoing program of financial planning sessions and financial information seminars through the involvement of Programs and Services staff ...
Better Together: Report of the Panel on the Status of Public Education in NL 2015-16
BETTER TOGETHER: Report of the Panel on the Status of Public Education in NL 2015-16
During the fall of 2015 the NLTA created a Panel on the Status of Public Education in Newfoundland and Labrador. This panel has gathered data for a report titled "BETTER...
Biennial General Meeting 2019 of the NL Teacher's Association
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BIENNIAL GENERAL MEETING 2019
Invest In Our Kids
April 23 – 26, 2019
Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s NL
The Biennial General Meeting of the NL Teachers’ Association will take place from April 23-26, 2019 at the Sheraton Hotel in St....
Biennial General Meeting 2021 of the NL Teacher's Association
Biennial General Meeting 2021
Navigating the New Normal
April 7-8, 2021
The Biennial General Meeting of the NL Teachers’ Association will take place virtually from April 7-8, 2021 . The theme for BGM 2021 is N avigating the New Normal . ....
Biennial General Meeting 2023 of the NL Teacher's Association
Biennial General Meeting 2023
April 11-14, 2023
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John’s
Collective Strength. Collective Action.
2023-25 NLTA Executive Elected at BGM
Convention Issue of The Bulletin
Responses to Q...
Branch Audit of Operating Accounts Form
Branch Audit of Operating Accounts Form
GUIDELINES GOVERNING REBATE TO BRANCHES
The Association has adopted certain guidelines and policies in order to assist the Finance Committee in allocating discretionary funds equitably among the branches.
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Branch Elections
Branch Elections
Providing for the smooth transition of branch executive offices from year to year is an important and necessary function of the branch. To this end, the branch should have in place a Nominating Committee.
This committee should be...
Branch Operations Manual (revised June 2021)
BRANCH OPERATIONS MANUAL
Branch Operations
Branch Operations Overview
Branch Visitation/Executive Contacts
The Role of Branch Committees
Model Branch By-Laws Overview
Model Branch By-laws
Substitute Teachers:
Branch Registration...
Branch Operations Overview
Branch Operations Overview
The main focus of the Branch Operations program is the providing of services to teachers through the Association's local branch structure. This involves all aspects of branch organization as well as many membership services...
Branch Registration of Substitute Teachers
Branch Registration of Substitute Teachers
The following is present NLTA policy on registration of substitute teachers and membership rebates to branches for same:
All substitute teachers should register either with the branch where they reside...
Branch Request for Additional Funding Form
Branch Request for Additional Funding
Additional funding to branches is governed by the policy on branch financing found in the Branch Operations Manual . Requests for additional funding are directed to the Finance and Property Committee through the...
Branch Structure of the NLTA
Our 47 Branches
Explanation of NLTA Branch Structure
Branches or locals were a fairly late development for the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association. In the early years and right up to the mid-thirties, the teachers who paid a membership...
Branch Visitation/Executive Contacts
Branch Visitation/Executive Contacts
The NLTA operates a Branch Visitation/Executive Contact program whereby each member of the Provincial Executive is assigned responsibility for three to five branches throughout the year.
Executive/Branch Contact...
Branches of the NL Teachers' Association
Branches of the NLTA
The 47 branches of the NLTA form the framework that holds the Association together. Branches give members the opportunity to have input into the operation of the Association in formal ways, such as through the election of delegates a...
Bulletin Submission Guidelines
The Bulletin Submission Guidelines
The Bulletin is published five times a year during the school year by the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association and has a circulation of approximately 5,000. Distribution is mainly to teachers i...
Candidates for NLTA President and Vice-President 2021-23
Candidates for President 2021-23:
DEREK DROVER, Gaultois (member of Seagaulher Branch)
• Derek Drover for NLTA President video
• Election Poster
• My Commitment to You video
• Derek Drover: Put Education First!
• Derek Drover fo...
Candidates for NLTA President and Vice-President 2023-25
Candidates for Vice-President 2023-25:
MAUREEN DOYLE-GILLINGHAM, Ochre Pit Cove (member of Carbonear Branch)
• Election Bulletin Statement
• Election Poster
• Election Postcard
• Nomination Papers - September 14, 2022
Contact Info:
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Centennial Study Award
Centennial Study Award
Purpose
The study awards are awarded to teachers on an annual basis to support the continuing professional development of certified teachers in the province. At least two awards, valued at $2,500 each, will be presented each...
Changes to the Teachers' Pension Plan
Changes to the Teachers' Pension Plan
On April 15, 2019, the Teachers’ Pensions Act, 2018 was proclaimed by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and officially came into force. As a result, the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Plan Tex...
Checklist for an Effective Meeting
Checklist for an Effective Meeting
Essentials For Effective Meetings
Well publicized
Members are greeted by branch executive person
Convene on time
Good opening (warm-up)
Well planned agenda (prioritized)
Clear roles (leader,...
Class Size Counts Campaign
Class Size Counts: Now…More Than Ever
Media Release: Class Size and Composition Count: Now…More Than Ever (December 8, 2021)
Memo to NLTA Members (December 8, 2021)
Class Size Counts downloadable images:
CO - A. Communications Policy
A. Communications Policy
1. Goals
a) To enhance image of the Association and support quality education in this province. [May/27-28/05] [JC Nov/05] [2007 BGM]
b) To enhance the image of NLTA members while providing motivation and inspiration. ...
CO - B. Publications
B. Publications
1. Publication Guidelines
All publications of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association, whether published by the Association as a whole or by a sub-group of the Association, are subject to the following guidelines:
a)...
CO - C. Printing Priorities
C. Printing Priorities
In order that Printing Services may operate in an efficient manner with minimal overtime work, the following policies will apply:
1. Regular Publications
a) Items required by the President and Executive shall be given...
CO - D. Public Relations
D. Public Relations
NLTA develops and conducts its public relations and communications programs to achieve clearly defined goals and objectives in keeping with the intent to enhance the image of the Association and its members and support quality education...
CO - E. Political Action
E. Political Action
1. Subject to NLTA By-Laws, the Association supports the right of each of its members to participate in the democratic process of our society, to be active in any political party of their choice, and to seek and hold public office. [Dec/4/20] ...
CO - F. Education Week
F. Education Week
1. The goal of Education Week is to focus public attention on education, the educational system, educational issues, and educational accomplishments. [June/10-11/88] [1989 AGM]
2. To achieve the goal of Education Week, emphasis ...
CO - G. Release of Membership Information
G. Release of Membership Information
1. Information on members such as name, position, school address, certificate level, and teaching experience will be released only to those individuals who, by working in conjunction with the Association, would...
CO - H. Privacy
H. Privacy
The NLTA understands the importance of its members’ privacy and the sensitivity of personal information. The NLTA is committed to protecting privacy in its collective use and distribution of personal information. The following outlines ho...
CO - I. Audio-Video Recording of NLTA Meetings
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...
CO - J. Environmental Policy
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] [2015 BGM]
use appropriate disposal methods for electronic equipment,...
Coalition Responses from Political Parties
The following are responses to questions posed by the Senior's Coalition to the three major political parties in Newfoundland and Labrador re Election 2021 issues:
Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland...
Collective Agreement 2022-2026
NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement
Effective September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2026
Article 1: Application of Agreement
Article 2: Recognition
Article 3: Public Legislation
Article 4: Representation on Committees of the Department of ...
Collective Agreements
Collective Agreements
The NLTA operates the Provincial Agreement, which includes negotiation and day-to-day administration of the agreement.
[Effective May 2, 2023, teachers who were previously covered by the Labrador West Collective Agreement are...
Colleen Galgay Candidate Background
Candidate Background - Colleen Galgay
Biography
Colleen Galgay has spent 28 years working in a variety of roles within the education system. She has served on numerous boards and committees which has helped develop her strong leadership...
Communication with Substitute Teachers
Communication with Substitute Teachers
Introduction
Because substitutes have a choice regarding the branch in which they wish to become a member, branches are required to contact each substitute whose name they submit as a branch member. During ...
Community Funding/Sponsorship/Donation Request
Community Funding/Sponsorship/Donation Request
Complete Form
Confidentiality Notice
Confidentiality Notice
This email communication and any accompanying document is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable...
CONTACT
CONTACT
Conference on New Techniques and Classroom Teaching (CONTACT) is a joint project of the teacher associations of the Atlantic provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (NLTA), Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU), New Brunswick T...
Contact / Ask The NLTA
Contact / Ask The NLTA
ASK A QUESTION
- Send us your question. Please Note: Your email will be confidential and answered in a timely manner.
CONTACT US
- View our contact information which also includes a map of our location....
CONTACT 2024 Guidelines & Application Form
The Conference on New Teaching and Classroom Techniques
CONTACT 2024
From Awareness to Action: Empowering Inclusive Educators
July 23 (evening) - July 26 (noon)
Grenfell College, Corner Brook, NL
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Contact Us
Contact Us
Our mailing address is:
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John's, NL
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Telephone:
(709) 726-3223 or
1 800 563-3599 (toll-free in province)
Fax:
(709) 726-4302 or
1 877 711-6582...
Copyright Resources
Copyright Information
Copyright Decision Tool
Copyright, Fair Dealing and The Classroom (PowerPoint Slides)
Copyright and Fair Dealing for Teachers -- Article from the March/April 2018 issue of The Bulletin
Copyright...
Council of Special Services of the NLTA
Council of Special Services, a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that supports the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador's special services teachers. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas re the NLTA...
COVID-19 CSFP Information
CSFP Information
• Le masque à nouveau obligatoire, dès ce soir minuit- mise à jour 17 septembre
• Covid-19: quelles mesures selon que le risque soit faible ou élevé ?
CSFP Information from the 2020-21 School Year
COVID-19 General Information
General Information
Safe Kids/Protégeons nos enfants (activities to support emergency remote teaching and learning as well as mental health resources) NEW
NL Govt. News Release: Schools to Reopen for Teachers But Remain Closed for Students; Up...
COVID-19 INFORMATION
Information re COVID-19
NLTA Information
NLESD Information
CSFP Information
COVID-19 NLESD Information
NLESD Information
Based on the Newfoundland and Labrador Back to School Plan , all schools will return to full-time in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year with health and safety measures in place. The following information is guiding the NLESD...
COVID-19 NLTA Information
NLTA Information
Please be advised that the NLTA building at 3 Kenmount Road is open to visitors. Non-medical masks are not required for staff and visitors while inside the NLTA building. Public Health continues to recommend masking when physical d...
COVID-19 Update - What We Know So Far (March 16, 2020)
COVID-19 Update – What We Know So Far
March 16, 2020
Classes suspended indefinitely, effective today, Monday, March 16, 2020.
Tuesday, March 17 will be a planning day. Schools will be open for teachers only to work on planning for the short-term t...
CSFP COVID-19 Information 2020-21 School Year
L'école virtuelle se poursuit pour les écoles M-12 à Saint-Jean jusqu'au 15 mars 2021/Virtual learning continues for école des Grands Vents and l'école Rocher-du-Nord, until March 15, 2021 (le 26 février 2021)
Suspension de l'enseignement de la ...
Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Blind and Visually Impaired SIC
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Blind and Visually Impaired Council, a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that provides a collective voice and future professional growth for itinerants who work with students...
Des medias sociaux
Êtes-vous ciblé par des commentaires inappropriés sur les réseaux sociaux ?
Quelques conseils de base pour les enseignantes et les enseignants
Les incidents où des parents, des élèves et d'autres personnes ciblent et harcèlent des enseignants et des a...
Developing Successful Schools 2024
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Developing Successful Schools (DSS)
Evidence-Driven Instructional Leadership:
A Theory of Action
July 9-11, 2024
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB
The Developing Successful Schools (DSS) Institute is an Instructional Leadership...
Developing Successful Schools Institute (DSS)
Developing Successful Schools Institute (DSS)
This leadership institute for school/district administrators, teachers and other educators is held in July of each year at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick.
It is a joint project of...
Disclaimers
DISCLAIMERS
Website
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information on the NLTA website, however, it makes no guarantee that the information is error-free.
The NLTA website...
Discount List
Teacher Discount Program
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Discount Program for Teachers
Discount Program for Teachers
Don't Forget to Request Your Membership Card. You will be required to show your NLTA Membership card to obtain most of the discounts. Click on the image of the Membership Card to fill out a Request Form. Please Note:...
EAP - A. General
A. General
There are health and behavioural problems which have a potentially serious impact upon the lives of those members so afflicted and, in turn, their families and their job performance. This is true whether the problem is one of physical, mental,...
EAP - B. Membership Assistance
B. Membership Assistance
Funding for membership assistance under the Employee Assistance Program, within the Programs and Services budget, may be used for, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Assisting members enrolled in the Employee Assistance...
Education Week 2017
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
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Education Week 2017 Resources
POSTERS
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Education Week 2018
Education Week
February 11-17, 2018
Believe and Achieve:
Je crois en moi, je réussis!
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Education Week 2022
Social Media Contest
NLTA/MUN Faculty of Education 100th Anniversary Student Art Contest
(Deadline: March 21)
Resources
Education Week Logos
Proclamations (downloadable) English French
For m...
Education Week 2022 Resources
Education Week 2022
A Place to Grow/Un espace pour s’épanouir
Resources for Teachers
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association is holding Education Week 2022 from March 14-18 with the theme A Place to Grow/Un espa...
Education Week 2023
School Sports NL Dart Outdoors flyer
NOTE: Milk Order Deadline is February 17; Registration Deadline is March 3
Social Media Contest Details
Proclamations (downloadable) English French
Resources ...
Education Week 2023 Resources
Education Week 2023
Better Together/Mieux Ensemble
Resources for Teachers
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association is holding Education Week 2023 from March 13-17 with the theme Better Together/Mieux Ensemble . This year’s the...
Education Week 2023 Social Media Contest
Education Week 2023 Social Media Contest
Share Your Education Week Activities for Your Chance to Win!
Contest Details:
During Education Week 2023, March 13-17 , schools/teachers are invited to post their Education Week...
Education Week 2024
School Sports NL Dart Outdoors flyer
NOTE: Milk Order Deadline is February 23; Registration Deadline is March 4.
Social Media Contest Details
Spring Art Contest Details
Proclamations (downloadable) English...
Education Week 2024 Resources
Education Week 2024
Planting Positivity/Semer la positivité
Resources for Teachers
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association is holding Education Week 2024 from March 18-22. This year’s theme is Planting Positivity/Semer la p...
Education Week 2024 Social Media Contest
Education Week 2024
Social Media Contest
Share Your Education Week Activities for Your Chance to Win!
Contest Details:
During Education Week 2024, March 18-22 , schools/teachers are invited to post their Education Week...
Education Week 2024 Spring Art Contest
Education Week 2024
Spring Art Contest
Contest Details:
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association is inviting Kindergarten to Grade 6 students across the province to enter the 2024 Spring Art Contest!
Get your s...
Education Week 2025 Order Form
Education Week 2025
Education Week is taking place March 24-28, with the theme Adventure in Learning/Apprendre: une aventure!
If your school is planning to participate in Education Week, please complete our form below and help ensure participating ...
Education Week Archives
Education Week Archives
INTRODUCTION
Education Week has always been about celebrating education and the importance of learning. It can be an enriching experience for students, teachers and parents. All teachers are encouraged to continue to...
Education Week Jan 17-23, 2021
Education Week
January 17-23, 2021
3Rs: Renew. Refresh. Reconnect.
3R: Recommencer. Revivifier. Renouer.
Education Week Message from NLTA President Dean Ingram
Education Week Contest Video
Education Week 2021...
Education Week Logos 2022
EDUCATION WEEK 2022 downloadable images:
EDUCATION WEEK LOGO
The four blocks symbolize the foundation of either a building or of learning. They represent both a solid foundation as well as the traditional blocks that most children are familiar...
Education Week Logos 2023
EDUCATION WEEK 2023 downloadable image:
EDUCATION WEEK LOGO
The four blocks symbolize the foundation of either a building or of learning. They represent both a solid foundation as well as the traditional blocks that most children...
Education Week Logos 2024
EDUCATION WEEK 2024 downloadable image:
EDUCATION WEEK LOGO
The four blocks symbolize the foundation of either a building or of learning. They represent both a solid foundation as well as the traditional blocks that most children are familiar ...
Education Week March 3-9, 2019
Education Week
March 3-9, 2019
Go The Extra Mile: Aller plus loin
Certificates of Appreciation / Bookmarks Order Form Order Deadline has Passed
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Education Week March 8-14, 2020
Education Week
March 8-14, 2020
20/20 Vision • Vision 20/20
Education Week Resource Booklet (print pdf of 20/20 Vision Writing Activity Sheet )
Education Week 20/20 Vision Contest
(signs to use when posting du...
Educational Leave Applications
Educational Leave Applications 2025-26
Deadline: January 2025
Educational Leave Application 2025-2026 (NLSchools)
Demande de congé d'études payé 2025-2026 (CSFP)
Effective Branch Operations
Effective Branch Operations
The formal structure and responsibilities of a branch merely provide the foundation and the framework for its effective operation. The effectiveness of a branch is determined by how its members, especially the executive...
Effective Conduct of Branch Meetings
Effective Conduct of Branch Meetings
The branch meeting is the forum at which your branch business is conducted. Since teachers are often involved in various organizations and activities which make demands on their free time, an effort must be made...
ELA Special Interest Council Candidates
President:
Alison Edwards (O'Donel High School)
alisonedwards@nlesd.ca
Alison Edwards is the Department Head of English at O'Donel High School in Mount Pearl. She has been there for two years. Prior to that, she was an English teacher and a teacher...
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for members is a jointly sponsored effort between NLTA, the provincial government, and the School Boards Association. It is a supportive program to provide teachers with assistance for...
Employee Assistance Program - Client Forms
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CLIENT FORMS
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for teachers is a jointly sponsored effort between NLTA, the provincial government, and the School Boards Association. It is in place to assist teachers who may be experiencing...
Employee Assistance Program - Costs
Employee Assistance Program
What About the Costs?
Counselling
There are no costs to the teacher in seeking the assistance of an EAP coordinator. However, when a referral is arranged for a teacher, there are costs for counselling (averaging $100.00-$210.00...
Employee Assistance Program - Counsellor Forms
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
COUNSELLOR FORMS
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for teachers is a jointly sponsored effort between NLTA, the provincial government, and the School Boards Association. It is in place to assist teachers who may be...
Employee Assistance Program - Information
Employee Assistance Program
Information
For confidential assistance please contact an EAP Coordinator:
Kenda Riggs - kriggs@eapnlteachers.ca , (709) 733-3265 (Currently on Leave)
Lori Hewitt - lhewitt@eapnlteachers.ca , (709) 733-3242
Nancy...
Employee Assistance Program - Policies & Procedures
Employee Assistance Program
Policy and Procedures
Revised October 1995 Terms for new school board personnel changed March 1998
POLICY STATEMENT
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association, the Provincial Government and the Newfoundland...
Employee Assistance Program - Web Resources
Employee Assistance Program
Web Resources
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Employment Insurance
Employment Insurance
The NLTA’s involvement with Employment Insurance is as follows:
Interpreting and explaining the Employment Insurance Act and Regulations to teachers;
Reporting to teachers when changes occur in the Employment Insurance A...
English Language Arts Council of the NLTA
The English Language Arts Council, a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that supports the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador's English Language Arts (7-12) teachers. If you have any questions, concerns o...
Executive Minutes
Provincial Executive Meeting Minutes
November 1, 2024
October 31, 2024
September 20, 2024
July 17, 2024
June 7, 2024
May 16, 2024
April 26, 2024
March 14, 2024
February 29, 2024
January 26, 2024...
Executive Notes from Meetings of Provincial Executive of the NLTA
Executive Notes
Executive Notes is a summary of major decisions that occurred at the Provincial Executive meeting. For further information contact any member of the Provincial Executive or any one of the NLTA administrative staff.
2024-25 SCHOOL...
Executive/Branch Contact Assignments
Executive/Branch Contact Assignments for 2023-25
Executive Member
Branch
Executive Member
Branch
Trent Langdon, President
tlangdon@nlta.ca
709-726-3223, ext. 223
* All Branches
Tracey Payne
tpayne@nlta.ca
709-634-5258...
Expense Claim Instructions
Expense Claim Instructions
General Instructions
A separate claim form should be prepared for each function requiring an expense claim. If some trip covers two or more functions, please indicate on claim form the appropriate cost allocation for each...
Expense Claims
Expense Claims
Some of these forms can be filled online. You may also download a copy to your desktop and add the form as an attachment to your email. Email to Rita Tee at rtee@nlta.nl.ca . You may also print the form and fax or mail it to the NLTA...
Financial Information Seminar Registration Form
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Former NLTA Presidents
NLTA Presidents
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association was founded in 1890. Below is the complete list of NLTA Presidents from that date up to the present day starting with the most recent.
2021 - Present
Trent Langdon, M....
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Forms - Association Awards
Association Awards
Below is a list of the association awards applications/forms that are available to teachers. All may be filled out online. The deadline for submission of these forms is January 31st .
ALLAN BISHOP AWARD
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Forms - Branch Forms
Branch Forms
Below is a list of forms and applications to be completed by NLTA Branch Presidents or members of the NLTA branch executives. Some may be filled out online and some are in pdf format. You may print a copy of the pdf versions and then fax...
Forms - Leave Forms
Leave Forms
Below is a list of leave forms from Programs and Services of the NLTA. For more information on any of these forms below click on the NLTA Staff Directory link to contact an administrative officer in Programs and Services.
Deferred...
Forms - Professional Development
Forms - Professional Development
The forms below are provided to teachers to assist them with accessing opportunities for professional development. For more information on any of these forms below click on the NLTA Staff Directory link to contact an...
Forms - School Representatives
Forms - School Representatives
The forms below are provided to school representatives. For more information on any of these forms below click on the NLTA Staff Directory link to contact an administrative officer in Programs and Services.
School...
Forms - Student Scholarships
Forms - Student Scholarships
The NLTA awards six scholarships of $1,500 each to dependents of active, retired, disabled or deceased members of the NLTA and one Scholarship annually to a dependent of a current, retired, disabled or deceased Association...
Forms - Substitute Teachers
Forms - Substitute Teachers
Below is a list of forms for substitute teachers. For more information on any of these forms below click on the NLTA Staff Directory link to contact an administrative officer in Programs and Services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
[EXPAND What are the deadlines for NLTA awards and scholarships? How do I get an application form?]NLTA has a number of awards and scholarships.
The Allan Bishop Award recognizes outstanding ...
From NLTA President Trent Langdon
From The President
Trent began his term as President of the NLTA in August of 2021 and has been recently acclaimed as President for the 2023-2025 term of office. He has been an active member of the Association since the start of his career, serving...
Gender and Sexual Diversity Council of the NLTA
The Gender and Sexual Diversity Special Interest Council (GSDSIC) is dedicated to advocating for and supporting the systematically marginalized and/or disenfranchised members of our Association, or stakeholders within our educational community, ...
Going on Leave? Things You Should Know
Going on Leave? Things You Should Know
W hether going on maternity leave, approved leave without pay, unpaid sick leave, educational leave, or deferred salary leave, it is your responsibility to ensure your desired benefits are maintained while on...
Going on Maternity Leave
Going on Maternity Leave… What You Need to Know
Under the Provincial and Labrador West Collective Agreements, teachers are required to request maternity leave from the school board at least four months before their expected delivery date. B...
Governance
Governance
The governance of the NLTA is comprised of both the organizational structure and the operational framework.
Organizational Structure
Operational Framework
Grant for Out of Province Professional Development
Grant for Out of Province Professional Development
GUIDELINES and PROCEDURES
Purpose
The Professional Development Fund will allow for the funding of individuals for professional development which is not funded through any of the existing NLTA professional...
Group Insurance Landing
NLTA Group Insurance Website
GSE Search
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Guide for Planning the Branch Year
Guide for Planning the Branch Year
Suggested Branch Program
September
Ensure that all relevant files are passed over to the appropriate executive person.
Check that each school has a school representative and a contact person on the branch...
Guided Imagery
Guided Imagery
Guided Imagery is a form of mindfulness. It is a technique that is guided by a professional therapist to help individuals focus on positive mental images in order to evoke feelings of relaxation. It is based on the concept of the mind-body...
Health Education Council of the NLTA
The Heath Education Council is a newly formed special interest council of the NLTA. It is a professional learning community that supports the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador's Health Education teachers. If you have any questions, concerns...
Hiring of Substitutes
Hiring of Substitutes
Questions often arise as to the procedures for the hiring of substitute teachers in the Province and the Association’s position on same. In accordance with the Collective Agreements, the conditions governing the hiring o...
History of NLTA Branches
History of NLTA Branches
Branches, or locals, were a fairly late development for the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association. In the early years and right up to the mid-thirties, the teachers who paid a membership fee were relatively discrete u...
History of the NLTA
History of the NLTA
Created in 1890, the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association has played a significant role in the development of education in our province.
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Honorary Members of the NLTA
Honorary Members
Honorary membership may be bestowed on any person who, in the opinion of the Executive has made a significant contribution to the cause of education. Below is the list of Honorary Members of the NLTA.
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Important Information for Teachers Who May be Considering Retiring at the End of the 2018-19 School Year
Please be advised of the following notice based on information from the Teachers’ Pension Plan Corporation
This is a reminder that teachers planning to retire prior to the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year should submit their resignation to the s...
IMPORTANT Travel Update for MEDOC Customers (March 17, 2020)
IMPORTANT Travel Update for MEDOC Customers
March 17, 2020
Dear MEDOC Customer,
Both Johnson and RSA Canada are closely monitoring the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Here is important information for our policyholders:
As of March...
Indemnité de départ sous les termes de la nouvelle convention collective
29 mai, 2019
A:
Tous les membres de la NLTA du CSFP
DE:
Programmes et Services de la NLTA
Sujet:
Indemnité de départ sous les termes de la nouvelle convention collective
Le CSFP a récemment envo...
Index to Association Programs & Services
Index to Association Programs & Services
These are the programs and services available through the NLTA. Also included below is the staff person's name who has responsibility for that area.
ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS & SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE ...
Information for School Representatives
Information for School Representatives
Below is a list of information and links useful for school representatives. Please be sure to fill out the Update Form below or email us with any school or school representative changes.
School Representatives'...
Infosheet #01: Les Programmes et les Services de la NLTA
Capsule No. 1
Les Programmes et les Services de la NLTA
Introduction
Les Programmes et les Services entreprennent le travail de la NLTA dans les principaux domaines suivants: la négociation collective; l’administration des conventions collectives (y ...
Infosheet #01: Programs and Services
Infosheet No. 1
NLTA Programs and Services
Introduction
Programs and Services undertakes the work of the NLTA in the following major areas: Collective Bargaining; Administration of the Collective Agreements (including discipline matters and grievances/arbitrations);...
Infosheet #02: Sick and Can't Work - What Then?
Infosheet No. 2
Sick and Can’t Work – What Then?
Introduction
Programs and Services staff are frequently asked what benefits are available if a member is sick for an extended period of time and unable to continue teaching. The purpose of this Inf...
Infosheet #03: The Teachers' Pension Plan
Infosheet No. 3
The Teachers’ Pension Plan
Introduction
This Infosheet is designed to give a summary of the provisions of the Teachers’ Pension Plan. For more detailed information, consult the booklet “Plan Member Guide (Pension Plan Booklet) ”, av...
Infosheet #04: In the Event of the Death of a Member of the NLTA
Infosheet No. 4
In the Event of the Death of a Member of the NLTA
Introduction
No one likes to contemplate the death of a relative or friend. However, when this unfortunate event occurs, it is important for those closest to the deceased...
Infosheet #05: Teachers and Employment Insurance
Infosheet No. 5
Teachers and Employment Insurance
Introduction
This Infosheet provides an overview of the main issues in Employment Insurance (EI) as they may apply to teachers. EI is a benefit available to individuals who, for various reasons,...
Infosheet #06: Benefit Changes Upon Marriage, Common Law Relationships or Acquiring Dependents
Infosheet No. 6
Benefit Changes Upon Marriage, Common Law Relationships or Acquiring Dependents
Introduction
Upon getting married, entering into a common law relationship including same-sex relationships, or acquiring dependents, members should be...
Infosheet #07: NLTA Group Insurance – Members' Benefits/Responsibilities
Infosheet No. 7
NLTA Group Insurance – Members' Benefits/Responsibilities
Introduction
The NLTA Group Insurance Plan is owned by the Association and operated through a Board of Managers (all members) appointed by the Executive. By a legal Deed o...
Infosheet #08: Teachers and Parenthood Leave
Infosheet No. 8
Teachers and Parenthood Leave
C ollective Agreement Provisions
Both the Provincial Collective Agreement (Article 17) and the Labrador West Collective Agreement (Article 28) provide for maternity, adoption and parental leave without...
Infosheet #09: Deferred Salary Leave Plan
Infosheet No. 9
Deferred Salary Leave Plan
Eligibility
Tenured teachers are eligible for enrollment in the Deferred Salary Leave Plan. For reasons related to continuity of service, probationary teachers are not able to participate.
Application
...
Infosheet #10: Returning to University – Membership and Benefits
Infosheet No. 10
Returning to University – Membership and Benefits
Introduction
Every year, many teachers in this province take either unpaid or paid educational leave to return to university for a semester or for a f...
Infosheet #11: Planning to Retire
Infosheet No. 11
Planning to Retire
Introduction
This Infosheet is designed to offer a summary of considerations to be made as an NLTA member prepares for retirement, as well as some concise directions concerning procedures leading up to this...
Infosheet #12: Pre-Retirement Planning Seminars and Financial Information Seminars
Infosheet No. 12
Pre-Retirement Planning Seminars and Financial Information Seminars
The Seminars
To assist NLTA members in preparing for retirement, the Association offers, each school year, a series of pre-retirement planning seminars. The...
Infosheet #13: Substitute Teacher Membership Benefits
Infosheet No. 13
Substitute Teacher Membership Benefits
Membership
(a) The By-Law
The NLTA By-Laws make provision for substitute teachers to have active membership in the NLTA. The relevant by-laws state:
III.A.(5): Substitute teachers:...
Infosheet #14: Substitute Teachers and Group Insurance
Infosheet No. 14
Substitute Teachers and Group Insurance
Substitute Teachers’ Insurance Plan
The following insurance options are available to substitute teachers through application to the Plan Administrator, Johnson Inc.:
...
Infosheet #15: Redundancy, Reassignment and Layoff
Infosheet No. 15
Redundancy, Reassignment and Layoff
Introduction
The Provincial Collective Agreement (PCA) and the Labrador West Collective Agreement (LWCA) both contain provisions to deal with redundancy, reassignment and layoff of teachers....
Infosheet #16: Probation, Tenure, Evaluation and Contract Termination
Infosheet No. 16
Probation, Tenure, Evaluation and Contract Termination
Introduction
For the teacher who is new to the profession or securing employment for the first time with a school board, three areas deserve particular attention with...
Infosheet #17: Legal Assistance for Teachers
Infosheet No. 17
Legal Assistance for Teachers
Introduction
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association offers a program of legal assistance to teachers who are Association members. The Legal Assistance Policy covers procedure, policies, a...
Infosheet #18: Teacher Liability
Infosheet No. 18
Teacher Liability
Introduction
Many legal questions from teachers center around the topic of liability. The obligations and responsibilities of teachers are established by a combination of legislation, regulation, common law and...
Infosheet #19: Transportation and Teacher Liability
Infosheet No. 19
Transportation and Teacher Liability
Introduction
Teachers are sometimes faced with the issue of transporting students to sports and other school related events, and questions are often raised regarding liability. General questions...
Infosheet #20: Employee Assistance Program for Teachers
Infosheet No. 20
Employee Assistance Program for Teachers
What is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
EAP is a professional assistance program designed to enable teachers to enhance their quality of life. It offers opportunities for personal...
Infosheet #21: Injury on Duty and Workers' Compensation
Infosheet No. 21
Injury on Duty and Workers' Compensation
Article 16 of the Provincial Collective Agreement and Article 34 of the Labrador West Collective Agreement provide for special leave in the event that a member is injured in the performance...
Infosheet #22: Administration of Medication and Health Support Procedures
Infosheet No. 22
Administration of Medication and Health Support Services
The following is a link to the NLTA’s policy regarding the provision of medication and health support procedures to students by teachers. Teachers are a...
Infosheet #23: Seniority and the Collective Agreement
Infosheet No. 23
Seniority and the Collective Agreement
Definition of Seniority
Clause 9.01 of the Provincial Collective Agreement defines “seniority” as:
(a) “Seniority” herein shall be determined on the basis of the total length of time em...
Infosheet #24: Professional Relations Disputes
Infosheet No. 24
Professional Relations Disputes
Introduction
In any group setting where individuals interact under sometimes stressful conditions, misunderstandings, confrontation and conflict will occasionally occur. Teachers are not...
Infosheet #25: NLTA Disciplinary Procedure
Infosheet No. 25
NLTA Disciplinary Procedure
Introduction
The NLTA Disciplinary Committee is established under the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Act (1974) , an act passed by the Legislature of Newfoundland and Labrador, g...
Infosheet #26: Cyberconduct and Electronic Communications - Important Information and Guidelines for Teachers
Infosheet No. 26
Cyberconduct and Electronic Communications:
Important Information and Guidelines for Teachers
Introduction
Information and communication technology (ICT) is a regular part of everyday life for most people. Texting, e-mail,...
Infosheets from the NLTA
Infosheets
These infosheets are intended to provide information to teachers of a general nature only. Documents such as the collective agreements, legislation and policies referenced in Infosheets will govern the specific rights and benefits of teachers....
International Collaboration for Education 2025
International Collaboration for Education (ICE) 2025
International Collaboration for Education (formerly Project Overseas) is sponsored by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and its affiliates to assist teachers in developing countries upgrade their t...
International Collaboration for Education Landing Page
International Collaboration for Education
International Collaboration for Education (formerly Project Overseas) is sponsored by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and its affiliates to assist teachers in developing countries upgrade their teaching q...
IV. Programs and Services - Benefits and Economic Services
IV. Programs and Services – Benefits and Economic Services
The Association accepts as its responsibility the protection, at all times, of the job security of its members. The Association will vigorously pursue avenues to provide for reassignment an...
Janeway Day in the Schools
JANEWAY DAY IN THE SCHOOLS
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Every year NLTA Janeway Day in the Schools provides an opportunity for children in this province to help other children. Since 1986, students and teachers have donated more than $1,284,000...
Janeway Day Information Sheet
NLTA Janeway Day in the Schools
Information Sheet
Every year, NLTA Janeway Day in the Schools provides an opportunity for students and teachers to help other children. In fact, since 1986, students and teachers in Newfoundland...
Jul 22/19 Correct misinformation in a recent CBC article
The following misinformation in a recent CBC news article has been noted with a response:
“The latest collective agreement reached by the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association will see candidates automatically offered permanent jobs teaching s...
Lab West Agreement 2016-20
1. Legal Requirements
Article 1 - Definitions
Article 2 - Purpose of the Agreement
Article 3 - Effective Period
Article 4 - Amendment by Mutual Consent
Article 5 - Language of the Agreement
Article 6 - Teacher Certification...
Labrador Benefits Agreement
Labrador Benefits Agreement
A new Labrador Benefits Agreement has been ratified and signed, effective February 10, 2020. The terms of the Agreement are an integral component of all public sector agreements in the region. The Labrador Benefits Agreement...
Leadership At Work
Leadership at Work
Leadership at Work is a program which was initiated by the NLTA, now has several cohorts in various regions of the province operated by school districts. The goal of the program is to build stronger learning communities through developing...
Leaves
Leaves
Going On Leave? Things You Should Know
Sick and Can't Work - What Then? (Infosheet No. 2)
Deferred Salary Leave Plan (Infosheet No. 9)
Deferred Salary Leave Plan Application
Educational Leave Applications 2025-26 (NLSchools &...
Legal Assistance
Legal Assistance
Legal assistance is normally provided as follows:
To teachers for problems arising as a result of the individual's role as a teacher, such as arbitrations, Workers’ Compensation appeals, TPP disability, Long Term Disability a...
Letter #1 - Attendance at Meetings
Letter #1 - Attendance at Meetings
February 1, 2024
Mr. Trent Langdon
President
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Reference: Attendance at Meetings
Dear Mr. Langdon:
The Empl...
Letter #10 - Letter of Understanding re Employer Housing
Letter #10 - Letter of Understanding Re: Employer Housing
February 1, 2024
Ian Crewe
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Mr. Crewe:
This is to confirm our ...
Letter #11 - Recruitment and Retention Committee
Letter #11 - Recruitment and Retention Committee
February 1, 2024
Ian Crewe
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Mr. Crewe:
There shall be a Committee esta...
Letter #12 - Access to Leave Accruals
Letter #12 - Access to Leave Accruals
February 1, 2024
Ian Crewe
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Mr. Crewe:
The parties acknowledge that the Employer is e...
Letter #13 - TARC Report Committee
Letter #13 - TARC Report Committee
February 1, 2024
Ian Crewe
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Mr. Crewe:
There shall be an Advisory Committee established with...
Letter #14 - Responsive Teaching and Learning Model Committee
Letter #14 - Responsive Teaching and Learning Model Committee
February 1, 2024
Ian Crewe
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Mr. Crewe:
There shall be a Co...
Letter #15 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Letter #15 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
February 1, 2024
Ian Crewe
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Mr. Crewe:
Should a statutory holiday be r...
Letter #16 - Other Post-Employment Benefits
Letter #16 - Other Post-Employment Benefits
February 1, 2024
Ian Crewe
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Mr. Crewe:
The Parties agree to meet to discuss Gove...
Letter #2 - Instruction Time
Letter #2 - Instruction Time
February 1, 2024
Mr. Trent Langdon
President
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Mr. Langdon:
Under Section 28 of the Schools Act , 1997, it is ...
Letter #3 - Pensionable Service During a Legal Work Stoppage
Letter #3 - Pensionable Service During A Legal Work Stoppage
February 1, 2024
Mr. Trent Langdon
President
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Reference: Pensions
Dear Mr. Langdon:
I...
Letter #4 - Emergency Supply
Letter #4 - Emergency Supply
February 1, 2024
Mr. Stefanie Tuff
Executive Director
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Ms. Tuff:
I wish to confirm to you the procedure which the...
Letter #5 - Interpretation of Articles 9 and 13
Letter #5 - Interpretation of Articles 9 and 13
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALL BOARD CHAIRPERSONS
RE: INTERPRETATION OF ARTICLES 9 AND 13 OF THE NLTA COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
FROM: Tracy King , Deputy Minister, Department of Education
DATE: February 1...
Letter #6 - Length of Primary Day
Letter #6 - Length of Primary Day
February 1, 2024
Tracy King
Deputy Minister
Department of Education
Dear Ms. King:
It is understood and agreed by the parties that, notwithstanding Schedule D, School Boards may increase the hours of instruction...
Letter #7 - Letter of Understanding re Market Adjustment
Letter #7 - Letter of Understanding Re: Market Adjustment
February 1, 2024
Mr. Ian Crewe
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Mr. Crewe:
This will confirm our...
Letter #8 - Movement of Speech Language Pathologists and Educational Psychologists
Letter #8 - Movement of Speech Language Pathologists and Educational Psychologists
February 1, 2024
Ian Crewe
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Mr. Crewe:
...
Letter #9 - Letter of Understanding re Employer Cost Sharing for Post Employment NLTA Group Insurance Premiums
Letter #9 - Letter of Understanding Re: Employer Cost Sharing for Post Employment NLTA Group Insurance Premiums
February 1, 2024
Ian Crewe
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B...
Links
Quick Links
Below is a list of links which may be helpful to teachers. They include links to other teacher organizations as well as other important websites.
Educational Stakeholders
Canadian Association of Principals
Canadian Association for...
Living Well Articles from the Employee Assistance Program
LIVING WELL Articles
from the Employee Assistance Program
Below are the Living Well articles from the 1996-97 to present. They can also be found in The Bulletin which is the official newsletter of the NLTA during the school year. Unless otherwise...
LW Article 01 - Definitions
ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS
1.01 In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) “Assistant Director” means Assistant District Director appointed pursuant to the Schools Act, 1997 ;
(b) “Day” means teaching day;
(c) “Direct...
LW Article 02 - Purpose of the Agreement
ARTICLE 2 - PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
2.01 It is the intent and the purpose of the parties to establish, as herein set forth, their full agreement covering salaries and working conditions and to provide procedure for the prompt and equitable adjustment...
LW Article 03 - Effective Period
ARTICLE 3 - EFFECTIVE PERIOD
3.01 This Agreement shall be effective from the date of signing, unless specifically provided otherwise, for the term ending on August 31, 2020 and shall be automatically renewed thereafter for successive periods of one...
LW Article 04 - Amendment by Mutual Consent
ARTICLE 4 - AMENDMENT BY MUTUAL CONSENT
4.01 Any provision of this Agreement, other than the provision relating to the duration of the Agreement, may be amended by mutual consent of the parties to this Agreement.
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LW Article 05 - Language of the Agreement
ARTICLE 5 - LANGUAGE OF THE AGREEMENT
5.01 The Collective Agreement shall be printed in both English and French. The English version shall be the official text.
5.02 The Conseil Scolaire Francophone Provincial de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador shall...
LW Article 06 - Teacher Certification
ARTICLE 6 - TEACHER CERTIFICATION
6.01 Whenever it is decided by a School Board to recommend to the Teacher Certification Review Panel, that the license or certificate of a teacher should be suspended or cancelled, a notice in writing shall be sent...
LW Article 07 - Teacher Files
ARTICLE 7 - TEACHER FILES
7.01
(a) The School Board will maintain two (2) teacher files: a teacher’s evaluation file and a teacher’s personal file.
(b) Teacher files, both paper and electronic, shall be maintained under proper security at t...
LW Article 08 - Recognition
ARTICLE 8 - RECOGNITION
8.01 The parties to this Agreement recognize the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association as the exclusive bargaining agent, as defined in Section 2, paragraph (b) of the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Act , for all...
LW Article 09 - Scope
ARTICLE 9 - SCOPE
9.01 For the purpose of this Agreement, the definition applied to “teachers” is stated in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Act , Section 2, paragraph (o).
9.02 This Collective Agreement does not apply to Directors and Assis...
LW Article 10 - Application of the Agreement
ARTICLE 10 - APPLICATION OF THE AGREEMENT
10.01 This Agreement applies to and is binding upon the Association, the teachers, Government and the Newfoundland and Labrador School Boards Association, and the School Boards who are party to this Agreement....
LW Article 11 - Existing Greater Benefits
ARTICLE 11 - EXISTING GREATER BENEFITS
11.01 No provision of this Agreement shall have the effect of reducing the salary or other benefits of a teacher holding the same position with same or equal designations, as the case may be, below the amounts...
LW Article 12 - Deductions
ARTICLE 12 - DEDUCTIONS
12.01 Subject to Clause 12.02, the boards shall deduct from the monthly payment of each teacher an amount equal to the regular monthly dues of the Association.
12.02 Should the Government not deduct an amount equal to the...
LW Article 13 - Management’s Rights
ARTICLE 13 - MANAGEMENT'S RIGHTS
13.01 Except as specifically abridged, delegated or modified by this Agreement, all management functions, rights and powers which the board had prior to this Agreement are retained by the board.
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LW Article 14 - Public Legislation
ARTICLE 14 - PUBLIC LEGISLATION
14.01 In the event that any law passed by the legislature applying to teachers covered by this Agreement, renders null and void any provision of this Agreement, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect during...
LW Article 15 - School Board-Teacher Liaison Committee
ARTICLE 15 - SCHOOL BOARD-TEACHER LIAISON COMMITTEE
15.01 Teachers covered under this Agreement shall have their matters addressed by their School Board’s province-wide School Board-Teacher Liaison Committee. Teachers covered by this agreement shall h...
LW Article 16 - Length of the School Year
ARTICLE 16 - LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
16.01
(i) For salary purposes, the length of the school year shall be 190 teaching days, comprised of 185 actual teaching days, three (3) paid holidays, and two (2) non-teaching days to be scheduled...
LW Article 17 - Workload
ARTICLE 17 - WORKLOAD
17.01
(a) There shall be consultation at the local level between teachers and their principals in determining the allocation to teachers of curricular and non-curricular duties. The workload of teachers will be distributed...
LW Article 18 - Class Size
ARTICLE 18 - CLASS SIZE
18.01 In the interest of education, and in order to promote effective teaching and learning conditions, the School Board will endeavour to establish class sizes appropriate to the teaching situation involved within regulatory...
LW Article 19 - Student-Teacher Excursions
ARTICLE 19 - STUDENT-TEACHER EXCURSIONS
19.01 When a teacher wishes to accompany a student group or team, that teacher shall apply to the School Board for written authorization to be absent from his or her normal place of employment for the duration...
LW Article 20 - Administration of Medication and Health Support Procedures
ARTICLE 20 - ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND HEALTH SUPPORT PROCEDURES
20.01 All School Boards shall develop and maintain polices relating to the administration of medication, medical procedures, and physical procedures for/to students. Such polices...
LW Article 21 - Status of the President of the Labrador West Branch of the Association
ARTICLE 21 - STATUS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE LABRADOR WEST BRANCH OF THE ASSOCIATION
21.01 Subject to operational requirements, the Board agrees to grant the President of the Branch leave not exceeding ten (10) days with pay per year to conduct the...
LW Article 22 - Method of Payment
ARTICLE 22 - METHOD OF PAYMENT
22.01 Annual salary and where possible allowances shall be paid in twenty-six (26) equal installments. In a school year in which payment in accordance with Clause 22.02 would yield twenty-seven (27) pay periods, the...
LW Article 23 - Salaries
ARTICLE 23 - SALARIES
23.01
(a) The salaries and allowances paid to teachers shall be in accordance with Schedules A and B which form an integral part of this Agreement.
(b) Notwithstanding Clause 23.01(a), teachers employed as teaching and...
LW Article 24 - Vehicle Usage
ARTICLE 24 - VEHICLE USAGE
24.01 When in the course of his/her duty a teacher is required to travel, transportation will be provided by the Board, or, with the approval of the Board, that teacher may be permitted to use his or her own vehicle and...
LW Article 25 - Labrador Benefits
ARTICLE 25 - LABRADOR BENEFITS
25.01 The provisions of the Labrador Benefits Agreement, as outlined in Schedule H, shall be fully applicable to teachers in Labrador.
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LW Article 26 - Travel
ARTICLE 26 - TRAVEL
26.01 For the purpose of this Article, the following shall apply:
(a) “immediate family” means spouse, and, as of June 30 of that school year, dependent children between the ages of two (2) and eighteen (18), or twenty-four (24...
LW Article 27 - Sick Leave
ARTICLE 27 - SICK LEAVE
27.01 A teacher is eligible for sick leave with pay when that teacher is unable to perform his/her duties because of illness, injury or other disability, provided that teacher has accumulated the necessary sick leave credits...
LW Article 28 - Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
ARTICLE 28 - MATERNITY/ADOPTION/PARENTAL LEAVE
28.01
(a) Subject to Clause 28.03, Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave shall be granted without pay for a period of up to fifty-eight and one half (58.5) continuous weeks when school is in session....
LW Article 29 - Leaves in General
ARTICLE 29 - LEAVES IN GENERAL
A. Compassionate Leave
29.01 A teacher shall be entitled to leave not exceeding three (3) days with pay in the case of the death of that teacher’s mother, father, or legal guardian, brother, sister, child, spouse, g...
LW Article 30 - Leaves Without Pay
ARTICLE 30 - LEAVES WITHOUT PAY
30.01 For the purpose of this Article, the following definition will apply:
The School Board Office shall be deemed to be a school.
30.02
(a) Subject to Article 47 and Clause 30.09, a teacher whose period...
LW Article 31 - Educational Leave
ARTICLE 31 - EDUCATIONAL LEAVE
31.01 Subject to the other provisions of this Article, a teacher who has been employed in Newfoundland and Labrador as a teacher for five (5) years or more may be eligible for Educational Leave up to one (1) year.
31.02...
LW Article 32 - Personal Insurance
ARTICLE 32 - PERSONAL INSURANCE
32.01 The “Basic Insurance Plan” shall consist of all insurance options in which the Newfoundland Government participates on behalf of its teachers.
32.02 The Board shall enrol all its teachers in the Basic Ins...
LW Article 33 - Severance Pay
ARTICLE 33 - SEVERANCE PAY
33.01
(a)
A teacher who has one (1) or more years of continuous service as a teacher in the province as of March 31, 2018 is entitled to be paid severance pay equal to the amount obtained by multiplying the...
LW Article 34 - Injury on Duty
ARTICLE 34 - INJURY ON DUTY
34.01 A teacher who is unable to perform duties because of a personal injury received in the performance of those duties shall be entitled to receive benefits in accordance with the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation...
LW Article 35 - Loss of Damage to Teachers’ Personal Property or Equipment
ARTICLE 35 - LOSS OF DAMAGE TO TEACHERS' PERSONAL PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT
35.01
(a) Subject to Clauses 35.01(b) and 35.01(c), where a teacher in the performance of his/her duty suffers any personal loss, and where such loss was not due to the teacher’s n...
LW Article 36 - Protective Clothing
ARTICLE 36 - PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
36.01 Where protective clothing is necessary and routinely required to be worn, the School Board shall provide such protective clothing free of charge. All clothing issued in accordance with this Article shall remain...
LW Article 37 - Summer School Bursaries
ARTICLE 37 - SUMMER SCHOOL BURSARIES
37.01 Upon application to the Board, a teacher(s) may be granted, at the discretion of the Board, financial assistance in the amount of seven hundred dollars ($700) to further his/her professional development by...
LW Article 38 - Teacher Evaluation
ARTICLE 38 - TEACHER EVALUATION
38.01 The prime purpose of evaluation shall be the increased effectiveness of personnel in improving instruction. To be meaningful, such evaluation shall:
(a) Point out the definite strengths of the teacher; and...
LW Article 39 - Individual Teacher Contracts
ARTICLE 39 - INDIVIDUAL TEACHER CONTRACTS
39.01 No provision of an individual teacher contract shall contravene any Article of this Collective Agreement.
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LW Article 40 - Contracts
ARTICLE 40 - CONTRACTS
A. General
40.01 No provision of a teacher contract shall contravene any Article of the Collective Agreement.
40.02 At the time of hiring, the School Board shall document each teacher’s point of hire in the teacher’s per...
LW Article 41 - Probationary Period and Tenure
ARTICLE 41 - PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND TENURE
41.01 For the purpose of this Article, the following definitions shall apply:
Probationary Period for Teachers: Period of not more than two (2) continuous years of service in the case of a non-tenured ...
LW Article 42 - Promotion and Hiring of Teachers
ARTICLE 42 - PROMOTION AND HIRING OF TEACHERS
A. Advertising
42.01 Subject to Clauses 47.04, 47.05 and 47.06, when a Board decides to fill a vacancy within the bargaining unit the position shall be posted on the Employer’s website for at le...
LW Article 43 - Positions of Administrative Responsibility
ARTICLE 43 - POSITIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
43.01 A tenured teacher appointed to the position of principal, vice-principal, program specialist or department head, may be required by the School Board to serve a probationary period of one...
LW Article 44 - Transfer of Teachers
ARTICLE 44 - TRANSFER OF TEACHERS
44.01 A teacher shall not be transferred from one community to another without his/her consent.
44.02 A teacher may be transferred to a comparable position within the same school when it is deemed necessary. ...
LW Article 45 - Teacher Exchange and Secondment
ARTICLE 45 - TEACHER EXCHANGE AND SECONDMENT
A. Exchange Within the Board
45.01 With the mutual agreement of any two teachers and the School Board concerned, teacher exchange may take place within that Board, exact terms and duration to be determined...
LW Article 46 - Substitute Teachers
ARTICLE 46 - SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
46.01 The rate of pay for substitute teachers shall be based on qualifications and service in accordance with the salary scales in Schedule B, for periods of substitution for the same regular teacher of less than or...
LW Article 47 - Layoffs
ARTICLE 47 - LAYOFFS
47.01 For the purpose of this Agreement, “layoff” means the interruption of a teacher’s contract because his/her position has become redundant and the board is unable to place him/her in an alternate position for which he/she is qu...
LW Article 48 - Termination of Contracts
ARTICLE 48 - TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS
A. By the Board
48.01 Subject to Clause 49.01, a contract of employment made between a Board and a teacher may be terminated by a Board:
(a) By giving three (3) months’ notice in writing (one (1) day’s pay...
LW Article 49 - Disciplinary Action
ARTICLE 49 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION
49.01 Subject to Clause 48.01(b), no teacher shall be suspended or dismissed, or otherwise disciplined, except for just cause.
49.02 A teacher who is suspended or dismissed shall be provided with written notification...
LW Article 50 - Grievance Procedure
ARTICLE 50 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
50.01 A grievance means a dispute over the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of any Article or Clause in this Collective Agreement.
50.02 A teacher may file a grievance in the manner...
LW Article 51 - Arbitration
ARTICLE 51 - ARBITRATION
51.01 Where a grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved under the grievance procedure, or where there is a dispute as to whether a matter is arbitrable:
(a) the teacher with the written consent of the Association;...
LW Article 52 - Successor Rights
ARTICLE 52 - SUCCESSOR RIGHTS
52.01 In the event that a School Board absorbs another School Board or part of another School Board, or two School Boards join to form one School Board, the teachers so affected will, subject to Article 47, continue employment...
LW Article 53 - Distribution of Work
ARTICLE 53 - DISTRIBUTION OF WORK
53.01 This Agreement recognizes the classifications which include, but shall not be limited to:
principal;
vice-principal;
program specialist;
department head;
guidance counsellor;
...
LW Article 54 - Position Sharing
ARTICLE 54 - POSITION SHARING
54.01 Position sharing denotes an arrangement whereby two (2) teachers share the duties and responsibilities of one (1) teaching position.
54.02 Any full-time tenured teacher in the employ of the School Board may...
LW Article 55 - Employee Assistance Program
ARTICLE 55 - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
55.01 Without detracting from the existing rights and obligations of the parties recognized in other provisions of this Agreement, the Employer and the Association agree to co-operate in encouraging employees...
LW Article 56 - Allowances
ARTICLE 56 - ALLOWANCES
56.01 The allowances for principals and vice-principals, program specialists, department heads, guidance counsellors, educational psychologists, specialist teachers under Clause 56.07(a) and sole charge teachers shall be based...
LW Article 57 - Deferred Salary Leave Plan
ARTICLE 57 - DEFERRED SALARY LEAVE PLAN
57.01 Eligibility
Any teacher having tenure with a School Board is eligible to participate in the plan.
57.02 Application
(a) A teacher must make written application to the School Board Director...
LW Article 58 - Relocation Expenses
Article 58 - Relocation Expenses
58.01 A teacher who is required by the Employer to relocate from one geographic location to another as a result of a consolidation of School Boards or reassignment due to redundancy shall, on the submission of a certified...
LW Article 59 - Harassment
ARTICLE 59 - HARASSMENT
59.01 The Boards and the Association recognize the right of all teachers to work in an environment free from harassment and shall work together to ensure that harassment is actively discouraged. All reported incidents of harassment...
LW Article 60 - Discrimination and Intimidation
ARTICLE 60 - DISCRIMINATION AND INTIMIDATION
60.01 Neither the School Board nor any person acting on behalf of the School Board shall refuse to employ or to continue to employ any teacher or otherwise discriminate against any teacher in regard to...
LW Article 61 - Redundancy Provisions
Article 61 - Redundancy Provisions
61.01 All teachers who are declared redundant and who are not reassigned in accordance with Article 47 shall be eligible for a redundancy benefit as outlined in the table on page 42.
61.02 If, subsequent to ...
LW Article 62 - Superannuation of Teachers
ARTICLE 62 –SUPERANNUATION OF TEACHERS
62.01 The Government and the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association hereby acknowledge and agree that the Teachers’ Pension Plan shall be administered by the Teachers’ Pension Plan Corporation in accor...
LW Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER
It is understood and agreed by the parties to this Agreement that the Treasury Board shall bear no responsibility for the provision of allowances, salary, benefits or other emoluments in excess of those provided for in the Collective Agreement...
LW Letter # 1 - Attendance at Meetings
LETTER #1 - ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
January 30, 2020
Mr. Dean Ingram
President
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Reference: Attendance at Meetings
Dear Mr. Ingram:
The Employers agr...
LW Letter # 2 - Pensionable Service During a Legal Work Stoppage
LETTER #2 - PENSIONABLE SERVICE DURING A LEGAL WORK STOPPAGE
January 30, 2020
Mr. Dean Ingram
President
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Reference: Pensions
Dear Mr. Ingram:
...
LW Letter # 3 - Emergency Supply
LETTER #3 - EMERGENCY SUPPLY
January 30, 2020
Mr. Steve Brooks
Executive Director
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Mr. Brooks:
I wish to confirm to you the procedure whi...
LW Letter # 4 - Interpretation of Articles 44 and 47
LETTER #4 - INTERPRETATION OF ARTICLES 44 AND 47
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALL BOARD CHAIRPERSONS
RE: INTERPRETATION OF ARTICLES 44 AND 47 OF THE LABRADOR WEST COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
FROM: GORONWY PRICE, PRESIDENT, NLSBA
DATE: JANUARY 30, 2020
It...
LW Letter # 5 - Length of Primary Day
LETTER #5 - LENGTH OF PRIMARY DAY
January 30, 2020
Goronwy Price
President
Newfoundland and Labrador School Boards Association
40 Strawberry Marsh Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 2V5
Dear Mr. Price:
It is understood and agreed by the p...
LW Letter # 6 - Letter of Understanding Re: Market Adjustment
LETTER #6 - LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING RE: MARKET ADJUSTMENT
January 30, 2020
Ms. Miriam Sheppard
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Ms. Sheppard:
This will con...
LW Letter # 7 - Movement of Speech Language Pathologists and Educational Psychologists
LETTER #7 - MOVEMENT OF SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
January 30, 2020
Miriam Sheppard
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1W1
Dear Ms. She...
LW Letter # 8 - Letter of Understanding Re: Employer Cost Sharing for Post Employment NLTA Group Insurance Premiums
LETTER #8 - LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING RE: EMPLOYER COST SHARING FOR POST EMPLOYMENT NLTA GROUP INSURANCE PREMIUMS
January 30, 2020
Miriam Sheppard
Chief Negotiator
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
3 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
...
LW Memorandum of Understanding re Layoffs During the Term of the Collective Agreement
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE LAYOFFS DURING THE TERM OF THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
The Employer shall not announce any mass layoff of teachers to effect Provincial budgetary expenditure reductions for the duration of this Collective Agreement.
For...
LW Schedule A1: Annual Salary Scale
SCHEDULE A1: Annual Salary Scale
September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2020
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Certificate Level
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36829...
LW Schedule A2: Allowances Per Annum
SCHEDULE A2:
Allowances per Annum
Sept. 1, 2016 to
August 31, 2020
Principals:
Basic Allowance
5468.31
Per Classroom:
First 15
Thereafter
811.33
743.75
*Vice Principals to receive an allowance ...
LW Schedule B: Annual Salary Scale for Short-Term Substitution
SCHEDULE B:
Annual Salary Scale for Short-Term Substitution
September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2020
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Certificate Level
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LW Schedule C: Labrador West School Administrators Local Differential Formula
SCHEDULE C
LABRADOR WEST SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS LOCAL DIFFERENTIAL FORMULA
Effective September 1, 1988 and September 1, 1989
The local differential is obtained by subtracting from the total amount obtained in A below the total amount obtained in...
LW Schedule D: Memorandum of Agreement Re Deferred Salary Leave
SCHEDULE D
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT RE DEFERRED SALARY LEAVE
I have read the terms and conditions of Deferred Salary Leave Plan and hereby agree to enter the Plan under the following terms and conditions:
(1) ENROLMENT DATE:
I wish to enroll ...
LW Schedule E: Memorandum of Understanding re: Class Size and Workload
SCHEDULE E
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE: CLASS SIZE AND WORKLOAD
1. It is agreed that during the term of this Agreement, the employer will not alter conditions as they currently exist for teachers with respect to:
the length of the instructional...
LW Schedule F: Memorandum of Understanding Re Part-Time Guidance Counsellors and Part-Time Educational Psychologists
SCHEDULE F
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE PART-TIME GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS AND PART-TIME EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
The parties to the Collective Agreement agree as follows:
1. “Allowance” means the allowances payable guidance counsellors and edu...
LW Schedule G: Memorandum of Understanding re: Effective Dates
SCHEDULE G
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE: EFFECTIVE DATES
1. Unless otherwise stated in the Agreement, all Clauses are effective as of the date of signing of this Agreement.
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LW Schedule H Labrador Benefits Agreement
SCHEDULE H
LABRADOR BENEFITS AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 1: SCOPE
1.1 This Agreement is applicable to all employees in Labrador whose Employers are signatory to this agreement, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, the Newfoundland and...
LW Schedule I: Memorandum of Understanding re: Injury on Duty
SCHEDULE I
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE INJURY ON DUTY
The following are the Articles referenced in Clause 34.01:
34.01 Subject to Clauses 34.02 and 34.03, a teacher who is unable to perform duties because of personal injury received in the...
LW Schedule J: Government of Newfoundland & Labrador/Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Annual Premium Rate Setting Process
SCHEDULE J
GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR AND LABRADOR TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PREMIUM RATE SETTING PROCESS
Each year, both Government and NLTA will use this Premium Rate Setting Process to determine the required premium rates u...
LW Schedule K: Memorandum of Understanding re Teaching and Learning Assistants
SCHEDULE K
MEMORANDUM OR UNDERSTAND RE TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSISTANTS
1. It is understood and agreed by the parties that the scope of practice of Teaching and Learning Assistants does not enable them to fulfill the responsibilities for which...
Maternity / Parenthood Leave
Maternity/Parenthood Leave
Your collective agreements (Provincial Collective Agreement and Labrador West Collective Agreement) provide for maternity, adoption and parental leave. Below are links to provide you with all the necessary information as...
Math-Science Council of the NLTA
The Math/Science Council is a special interest council of the NLTA. It is a professional learning community that supports the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador's Math/Science teachers. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas re the NLTA...
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
May 8, 2019
Media Advisory
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association is hosting a Leaders Forum on Education on Monday, May 13, 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Portugal Cove Road.
Teachers and those concerned ab...
MEDIA RELEASE - Atlantic Teacher Organizations Give Failing Grade to Nova Scotia Government’s Response to Flawed Glaze Recommendations - Feb. 7, 2018
Atlantic Teacher Organizations Give Failing Grade to Nova Scotia Government’s Response to Flawed Glaze Recommendations
St. John’s, NL…The Council of Atlantic Provinces and Territory Teachers’ Organizations (CAPTTO) is meeting this week in ...
MEDIA RELEASE - Global Teacher Prize Winner Maggie MacDonnell is Keynote Speaker at NLTA BGM
For Immediate Release
April 22, 2019
Global Teacher Prize Winner Maggie MacDonnell is Keynote Speaker at NLTA BGM
St. John’s, NL……. Maggie MacDonnell, Education Consultant, School Board of Nunavik, and the winner of the Global Teacher Prize...
MEDIA RELEASE - Invest in Our Kids
For Immediate Release
January 23, 2018
INVEST IN OUR KIDS
St. John’s, NL... Newfoundland and Labrador needs to face the future with evidence-based decisions – because in the big picture, investing in education actually saves money. That’s why t...
MEDIA RELEASE - NLESD Seeks To Silence School Principals
For Immediate Release
May 7, 2019
NLESD Seeks To Silence School Principals
St. John’s, NL... The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association was shocked to learn yesterday that the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District (NLESD) has...
MEDIA RELEASE - NLTA Biennial General Meeting Being Held in St. John's, Apr. 23-26, 2019
For Immediate Release
April 22, 2019
NLTA Biennial General Meeting Being Held in St. John's, April 23-26, 2019
St. John’s, NL … The 2019 Biennial General Meeting of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association will take place from April...
MEDIA RELEASE - NLTA Music SIC Presents 2017 Builders Award for NL
For Immediate Release
November 3, 2017
NLTA MUSIC SPECIAL INTEREST COUNCIL PRESENTS 2017 BUILDERS AWARD FOR NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
St. John’s, NL... The NLTA Music Special Interest Council is pleased to present the 2017 Builders Award f...
MEDIA RELEASE - NLTA President Addresses Delegates at BGM
For Immediate Release
April 24, 2019
NLTA President Addresses Delegates at BGM
St. John's, NL … On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, NLTA President Dean Ingram addressed delegates at the opening session of the 2019 Biennial General Meeting of the N...
MEDIA RELEASE - Seven Individuals to Receive Awards at the NLTA Convention
For Immediate Release
April 25, 2019
Seven Individuals to Receive Awards at the NLTA Convention
BANCROFT AWARD
The Bancroft Award, named in honour of James Frederick Bancroft, the first President of the NLTA, was established in 1980...
MEDIA RELEASE - The Patricia Cowan Award for the Support and Promotion of Education Presented To Randy Earle at NLTA Biennial Convention
For Immediate Release
April 25, 2019
The Patricia Cowan Award for Support and Promotion of Education Presented to Randy Earle at NLTA Biennial Convention
St. John’s, NL… The Patricia Cowan Award, named in honour of the first female President of ...
MEDIA RELEASE - "When Children Disappear" Report Highlights the Need for Investment in Education
For Immediate Release
January 16, 2019
"When Children Disappear" Report Highlights the Need for Investment in Education
St. John’s, NL... The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association commends the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for...
MEDIA RELEASE - ALLOCATION OF STUDENT ASSISTANT HOURS INSUFFICIENT TO ADDRESS NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY NLESD- Sept. 28, 2018
For Immediate Release
September 28, 2018
ALLOCATION OF STUDENT ASSISTANT HOURS
INSUFFICIENT TO ADDRESS NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY NLESD
St. John’s, NL... The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (NLTA) is concerned that information acq...
MEDIA RELEASE - Education Week 2019, March 3-9
For Immediate Release
February 27, 2019
Education Week 2019, March 3-9
St. John’s, NL... Education Week in Newfoundland and Labrador is scheduled for March 3-9. This year’s theme, Go The Extra Mile: Aller plus loin , was chosen to celebrate the...
MEDIA RELEASE - NLTA Janeway Day in the Schools 2019
For Immediate Release
February 13, 2019
NLTA Janeway Day in the Schools 2019
St. John’s NL… On Thursday, February 14, students and teachers across Newfoundland and Labrador will donate recess money to the Janeway Child Health Center. Janeway Day...
MEDIA RELEASE - NLTA President and Vice-President Elected by Acclamation
For Immediate Release
November 7, 2018
NLTA President and Vice-President Elected By Acclamation
St. John’s, NL... Dean Ingram has been declared elected as the NLTA President for 2019-21 by acclamation. He begins his second two-year term of ...
MEDIA RELEASE - NLTA President Elect Will take Office August 1, 2017 -- Dec. 7, 2016
For Immediate Release
December 7, 2016
NLTA PRESIDENT-ELECT WILL TAKE OFFICE AUGUST 1, 2017
St. John’s…Dean Ingram has been declared elected as the NLTA President for 2017-19 during the province-wide vote that took place on December 6.
Mr. Ing...
MEDIA RELEASE - NLTA Reaches Tentative Agreement
For Immediate Release
January 22, 2019
NLTA Reaches Tentative Agreement
St. John’s, NL... The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association has reached a tentative agreement with Government and the NL School Boards Association on a new col...
MEDIA RELEASE - NLTA Reacts to Resignation of NLFSC President -- Sept. 30, 2016
For Immediate Release
September 30, 2016
NLTA Reacts to Resignation of NLFSC President
St. John’s, NL... The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association would like to thank Peter Whittle for his service as President of the Newfoundland and...
MEDIA RELEASE - NLTA Saddened by Death of Past President
For Immediate Release
October 19, 2018
NLTA SADDENED BY DEATH OF PAST PRESIDENT
St. John’s, NL... The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association wishes to express its sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Brother Joseph Dar...
MEDIA RELEASE - Teachers Ratify Tentative Agreement
For Immediate Release
March 4, 2019
Teachers Ratify Tentative Agreement
St. John’s, NL... Teachers in Newfoundland and Labrador have voted to accept the tentative collective agreement which was reached with the Provincial Government and S...
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Member Information
Click on the link below to fill out your member information form. Your Association requires this information for our NLTA database. It will be used for internal purposes only to allow your Association to provide the best possible...
MEMO - Hours of Work and Travel, School Closures and Redundancy
March 4, 2020
Hours of Work and Travel, School Closures and Redundancy
NLTA Programs and Services staff have received a number of inquiries recently regarding contractual rights and expectations for itinerant teachers. The purpose of this memorandum...
MEMO - Important EI Matters For Teachers, Change to Insurable Hours Threshold - June 23, 2016
JUNE 23, 2016
Important EI Matters for Teachers
Change to Insurable Hours Threshold
The number of insurable hours required for new entrants/re-entrants to the labour force to qualify for benefits is changing. At present, new entrants and re-entrants...
MEMO - Important Information for Teachers Who May Be Considering Retiring at the End of the Current School Year - Mar. 14, 2019
MARCH 14, 2019
Important Information for Teachers Who May Be Considering Retiring at the End of the Current School Year
Please be advised of the following notice based on information from the Teachers’ Pension Plan Corporation:
This is a...
MEMO - Important Notice Regarding NLESD Substitute Teachers - May 1, 2018
MAY 2020
Important Notice Regarding NLESD Substitute Teachers
In order to be approved to the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District (NLESD) substitute lists for the upcoming 2020–21 school year, current substitute/temporary/casual e...
Memo - Multi-Grade/Combined Classes
APRIL 27, 2016
TO: All Teachers
RE: Explanation of Multi-Grade/Combined Classes Announced in the Provincial Budget
In September 2016, there will be 135 classrooms in 70 schools and as many as 2,400 students in multi-grade classro...
MEMO - Pre-Budget Call to Action, Jan. 8, 2019
JANUARY 8, 2019
To: All Teachers
From: Dean Ingram, NLTA President
Re: Pre Budget Call to Action
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The NLTA will be ...
MEMO - Pre-Budget Consultations Reminder, Jan. 18, 2019
JANUARY 18, 2019
To: All Teachers
From: Dean Ingram, NLTA President
Re: Pre Budget Consultations Reminder
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Investm...
MEMO - Public Consultations on Junior Kindergarten Now Open 03-28-19
MARCH 28, 2019
Public Consultations on Junior Kindergarten Now Open
In response to recommendations from the report of the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes, the provincial government is exploring the introduction of Junior K...
MEMO - Re: Ratification Vote
MARCH 1, 2019
To: All Teachers
From: Dean Ingram, NLTA President
Re: Ratification Vote
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Dear Colleagues;
I wa...
MEMO - RE: Tentative Agreement – Severance Payout Information - Feb. 22, 2019
February 22, 2019
TO:
FROM:
RE:
All Teachers
Stefanie Tuff, Assistant Executive Director
Tentative Agreement - Severance Payout
The Association continues to work on finalizing logistical details around...
MEMO - RE: Tentative Agreement – Severance Payout Information - Oct 17, 2019
TO:
FROM:
RE:
ALL NLTA MEMBERS UNDER THE PROVINCIAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
PAYOUT OF SEVERANCE
As previously communicated, payment of severance will occur over three pay periods, depending...
MEMO - Re: Tentative Agreement, Jan. 21, 2019
JANUARY 21, 2019
To: All Teachers
From: Dean Ingram, NLTA President
Re: Tentative Agreement
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Please be advised tha...
MEMO - Task Force On Improving Educational Outcomes, July 15, 2016
JULY 15, 2016
The Premier's Task Force On Improving Educational Outcomes
The Provincial Government has announced that the application process for the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes is now open. The mandate of the Ta...
MEMO From Electoral Committee - Nomination of President, Dale Lambe (2025-27)
TO: All Teachers
FROM: Stefanie Tuff, Executive Director
DATE: May 8, 2024
RE: NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT FOR 2025-27
By-Law XII.A.(4) of the NLTA By-Laws requires that, in the case of nominations for the off...
MEMO From Electoral Committee - Nomination of President, Dustin Rideout (2025-27)
TO: All Teachers
FROM: Stefanie Tuff, Executive Director
DATE: October 2, 2024
RE: NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT FOR 2025-27
By-Law XII.A.(4) of the NLTA By-Laws requires that, in the case of nominations for the...
MEMO From Electoral Committee - Nomination of President, Sean Weir (2025-27)
TO: All Teachers
FROM: Stefanie Tuff, Executive Director
DATE: April 30, 2024
RE: NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT FOR 2025-27
By-Law XII.A.(4) of the NLTA By-Laws requires that, in the case of nominations for the...
MEMO From Electoral Committee - Nomination of President, Sherri Rose (2025-27)
TO: All Teachers
FROM: Stefanie Tuff, Executive Director
DATE: May 7, 2024
RE: NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT FOR 2025-27
By-Law XII.A.(4) of the NLTA By-Laws requires that, in the case of nominations for the off...
MEMO From Electoral Committee - Nomination of Vice-President, Angela Dawe (2025-27)
TO: All Teachers
FROM: Stefanie Tuff, Executive Director
DATE: June 11, 2024
RE: NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE-PRESIDENT FOR 2025-27
By-Law XII.A.(4) of the NLTA By-Laws requires that, in the case of nominations for...
MEMO From Electoral Committee - Nomination of Vice-President, Colleen Galgay (2025-27)
TO: All Teachers
FROM: Stefanie Tuff, Executive Director
DATE: November 14, 2024
RE: NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT FOR 2025-27
By-Law XII.A.(4) of the NLTA By-Laws requires that, in the case of nominations for...
MEMO From Electoral Committee - Nomination of Vice-President, Sheldon Slaney (2025-27)
TO: All Teachers
FROM: Stefanie Tuff, Executive Director
DATE: November 7, 2024
RE: NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT FOR 2025-27
By-Law XII.A.(4) of the NLTA By-Laws requires that, in the case of nominations for...
MEMO From Electoral Committee - Nomination of Vice-President, Stephen Penney (2025-27)
TO: All Teachers
FROM: Stefanie Tuff, Executive Director
DATE: November 6, 2024
RE: NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT FOR 2025-27
By-Law XII.A.(4) of the NLTA By-Laws requires that, in the case of nominations for...
Memo re Information for Substitute Teachers re Holiday Pay, Sept. 8, 2017
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Memo re Information for Substitute Teachers re Holiday Pay
The NLTA Collective Agreements entitle substitute teachers to pay for paid holidays as long as the holiday occurs during a contract period. Three of the 195 paid days...
Memo re Packing/Moving Instructional Materials, Apr. 13, 2017
APRIL 13, 2017
Packing/Moving Instructional Materials
Every year, some teachers are faced with moving from one classroom to another, whether due to school closures and reconfigurations, or because of internal changes within their schools, such...
Memo re Pre-Budget Call To Action, Jan. 22, 2018
JANUARY 22, 2018
To:
All Teachers
From:space
Dean Ingram, NLTA President
Re:
Pre-Budget Call To Action
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Memo re Premier's Task Force on Educational Outcomes, Jan. 24, 2017
JANUARY 24, 2017
Premier's Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes
Colleagues,
This Friday, January 27th , your Association will be making a presentation to the Premier's Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes.
I need you to...
Memo re Retirement at End of Current School Year, Mar. 15, 2018
MARCH 15, 2018
Important information for all teachers who may be considering retiring at the end of the current school year.
Please be advised of the following notice based on information recently received from the Teachers’ Pension Plan C...
Memo Update on Status of Report and Recommendations from the Inclusive Education Committee -- Apr. 11, 2016
APRIL 11, 2016
TO: All Teachers
RE: Update on Status of Report and Recommendations from the Inclusive Education Committee
The joint NLTA/Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Inclusive Education Committee established ...
Memos/Updates/Teacher Alerts
Memos/Updates/Teacher Alerts
• 2022 Nomination Kits for the Offices of NLTA President and Vice-President (May 2, 2022)
• Memo re Teacher Tax Filings for 2021 (April 27, 2022)
• Memo re OHS/Right to Refuse (January 24, 2022)
• Message...
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
We dedicate ourselves to the professional excellence and personal well-being of teachers, through support, advocacy, educational leadership and the development and delivery of outstanding programs and services.
Model Branch By-laws
Model Branch By-Laws
BY-LAWS OF THE (NAME) BRANCH OF THE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
I. AUTHORITY AND NAME
a) In accordance with the provisions of Section IX of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association By-laws ...
Model Branch By-Laws Overview
Model Branch By-Laws Overview
The model branch by-laws which follow have been approved for branches of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association. In adopting the model branch by-laws, it was the intention of the Executive to establish a s...
Monitor Page
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Music Council of the NLTA
The Newfoundland and Labrador Music Educators' Association (NLMEA), a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that supports the growth of NL's music council teachers. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas...
New Memorandum of Understanding Re Hiring and Seniority Transfer
NEW HIRING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
THIS MOU GOVERNS SENIORITY TRANSFER TO THE EXCLUSION OF CLAUSE 6.11 WHILE IT IS IN EFFECT
Notwithstanding Article 6 the following will apply for the Transfer Round:
Seniority Transfer Round for Tenured Teachers...
News / Events
News / Events
Information of interest to teachers is posted regularly under these links below.
Conferences/Professional Development Opportunities
Media Releases
NLTA Events Calendar
Memos/Updates/Teacher Alerts...
NL Teacher Voice Guidelines
NLTA Teacher Voice Facebook Group
May 2022
COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
The NLTA encourages member engagement and productive discussions on the Teacher Voice Facebook Group. We welcome open discourse, however, the following community guidelines have been...
NLESD COVID Info 2020-21 School Year
• NLESD News Release: District Moving to Blended Learning Model for Most High School Students (April 13, 2021)
• NLESD Memo re High School Teachers Returning to Work at School Sites (March 29, 2021)
• NLESD Letter re Extracurricular Activities ...
NLTA - Before Confederation
Before Confederation
Created in 1890, the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association has played a significant role in the development of education in our province. The idea of a teachers’ association was not entirely new in 1890. As early as 187...
NLTA - Leaders Forum on Education
NLTA - Leaders Forum on Education
NLTA - Post Confederation
Post Confederation
After Confederation the province was on the brink of a new age in education. The NTA lobbied for the first standard salary scale based on qualifications and experience. Along with its new vigour the NTA’s basic platform became sharply f...
NLTA Act (1974)
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Act (1974)
The following is the complete text of the Act governing the establishment of the NLTA as a corporation.
Be it enacted by the Lieutenant-Governor and House of Assembly in Legislative S...
NLTA Act, By-Laws and Code of Ethics
NLTA Act, By-Laws and Code of Ethics
Proposed changes to the Act, By-Laws or Code of Ethics may be brought to the Convention of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (NLTA). NLTA members are encouraged to use this democratic process t...
NLTA Archive List
BIENNIAL GENERAL MEETINGS
BGM 2017
BGM 2015
BGM 2013
BGM 2011
BGM 2009
Mid-Year Report to Convention 2007
Mid-Year Report to Convention 200 5
BGM 2001 Information
ANNUAL/BIENNIAL REPORTS ...
NLTA Branch Registration Form
NLTA Branch Registration Form
September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025
NLTA POLICY PERTAINING TO BRANCH REGISTRATION
The second week of May in each year is to be designated as Branch Election Week, at which time branches elect at least a President,...
NLTA Bulletin Advertising Rates
Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association
Advertising Rate Card
Advertising Deadlines
Issue
Booking Deadline
Artwork Deadline
September/October 2024
September 2, 2024
September 9, 2024
...
NLTA By-Laws
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association By-Laws
This section contains the complete by-laws of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association. Some of the topics covered include: definition and rights of membership, dues, formation of ...
NLTA CANDIDATES FORUM
Recordings of NLTA Candidate Forums
NLTA Code of Ethics
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Code of Ethics
The Code of Professional Practice shall apply to all members and the term “teacher” as used in this code includes all members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association. This st...
NLTA Collective Bargaining
NLTA Collective Bargaining
The following information is to provide teachers with updates on Collective Bargaining. If you need more information or have any questions please contact a staff member in Programs & Services at 1-800-563-3599 or (709)...
NLTA COVID-19 Archive Info
• Call to Action: Health and Safety of Teachers and the Public Education System (August 31, 2020)
• NLTA Supports Safe September NL Rally (August 31, 2020)
• Important Update for NLTA Members re Sick Leave Policy Grievance (August 27, 2020)
...
NLTA COVID-19 Info 2020-21 School Year
NLTA Information from the 2020-21 School Year
• Media Release: NLTA Seeking Details on Impact of Ongoing COVID-19 Clusters on Schools (June 3, 2021)
• Media Release: NLTA Responds to Resumption of In-Person Classes in Central Schools Under Alert ...
NLTA Kilometer Rate
NLTA Kilometre Rates
Effective March 1, 2024 , the NLTA kilometre rate is 70¢ per kilometre for paved roads and $1.05 per kilometre for unpaved roads.
Previous Rates:
Effective December 1, 2023, the NLTA kilometre rate is 68¢ per kilometre for ...
NLTA Leaders Forum on Education (Feb 1, 2021)
NLTA Leaders Forum on Education (February 1, 2021)
• Leaders' Forum Video
• Provincial Election Bulletin
NLTA Medal
NLTA Medal
In consultation with Memorial University, the Association makes an annual award to an Education student who, during their academic career, has made an outstanding contribution to the Faculty of Education and to the university. The recipient...
NLTA Medal and Student Scholarship Winners
NLTA Medal and Scholarship Winners
NLTA Scholarship
The NLTA scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of academic excellence and character to a senior student enrolled in the Faculty of Education. The scholarship, valued at $1,000 is awarded...
NLTA Membership Card Request Form
NLTA Membership Card
You will need to show a membership card to obtain many of the discounts listed in the Teacher Discount List.
Click here to complete the form.
NLTA Policies
NLTA Policies
Disclaimers
Privacy Policy
NLTA Policy Handbook
NLTA Policy and Procedures Statements
NLTA Policy and Procedures Statements
The meaning of the word "policy" as used within the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association is confined to a declaration of the role, the philosophy, or the long-term goals of the NLTA, or of its stance...
NLTA Policy Handbook
NLTA Policy Handbook
NLTA Policy and Procedures Statements
[EXPAND I. OPERATIONS OF THE NLTA]I. OPERATIONS OF THE NLTA
A. NLTA Membership
Active Membership
Other Membership Categories
Opting-Out Provision
Ded...
NLTA Provincial Negotiating Team - link
This process is now closed.
Thank you for your interest.
NLTA Response to Premier's Economic Recovery Team Report
NLTA Response to the
Premier’s Economic Recovery Team Report
NLTA Response to "The Big Reset": A Detailed Submission in Reply to the Report of the Premier's Economic Recovery Team (June 2021)
PERT Survey Guidance/Suggestions for NLTA Me...
NLTA Retirement Scrolls / Pins Order Form
NLTA Retirement Scrolls/Pins
ORDER FORM
A retirement scroll and pin is awarded to a teacher upon their retirement from the teaching profession. The scroll and pin are usually given to a teacher at a retirement function hosted by their branch. NOTE:...
NLTA Scholarship to MUN Faculty of Education Student
NLTA Scholarship to MUN Faculty of Education Student
This scholarship, made possible through a donation to the MUN Anniversary Fund, is awarded annually on the basis of academic excellence and character to a senior student enrolled in the Faculty of...
NLTA Special Recognition Award
NLTA Special Recognition Award
The NLTA Special Recognition Award, instituted by belairdirect to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association, will be presented annually to an active or life member of NLTA who,...
NLTA Staff
NLTA Staff
To reach a staff person by phone dial 709-726-3223 or 1-800-563-3599, then the extension number of the person you wish to speak with.
NLTA PRESIDENT
Trent Langdon
Ext. 223
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
...
NLTA Student Scholarship Winners
NLTA Student Scholarship Winners 2022-23
Six Newfoundland and Labrador students who completed high school in June 2023 have been awarded NLTA scholarships for 2022-23.
They are:
Olivia Kinden (Gander Collegiate), child of Dean Kinden, Gander
Parker...
NLTA Submission to the Teacher Allocation Review Committee
NLTA SUBMISSION TO THE TEACHER ALLOCATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
NLTA Submission to the Teacher Allocation Review Committee (April 11, 2022)
News Releases:
It's Time to Get it Right – NLTA Stresses Again the Importance of Class S...
NLTA Update re COVID-19 (March 15, 2020)
NLTA Update re COVID-19
March 15, 2020
NLTA staff have been in contact with senior officials of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District throughout the March 14-15 weekend....
NLTA Violent Incident Tracking Form
Violent Incident Tracking Form
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The INCIDENT REPORT form should be used to document violent behaviour and/or conduct in the workplace that the teacher believes is not conducive to a safe and healthy working environment.
2. This form...
NLVaxPass Policy
NLVaxPass Policy
The NLTA is advising any visitor(s) requiring access to the NLTA building at 3 Kenmount Road, that proof of vaccination will be required. Vaccination status can be provided via the NLVaxPass app(s) or a printed copy of the QR code ...
Nomination Kit for Provincial Executive 2021-23
Nomination Information for Provincial Executive for 2025-27
Nomination Form - Nomination Form for Provincial Executive for 2025-27
By-Law X1 - Nominations and Election for Executive
NLTA Policy on Conflict of Interest Guidelines for...
Nomination Kit for Provincial Executive 2025-27
Nomination Information for Provincial Executive for 2025-27
Nomination Form - Nomination Form for Provincial Executive for 2025-27
By-Law XI - Nominations and Election for Executive
NLTA Policy on Conflict of Interest Guidelines for...
Nomination Kits for Office of President and Vice-President
Notice to Members
re Nomination Kits for the Office of President and Vice-President
May 15, 2020
On behalf of the NLTA Electoral Committee, the Association is pleased to open the nomination process for the offices of President and Vice-President....
Nomination Kits for the Office of President and Vice-President
NLTA PROVINCE-WIDE ONLINE VOTE FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT
Voting Dates:
President – November 23-27, 2020
Vice-President – December 14-18
Candidates for Office of NLTA President and Vice-President for 2021-23
Candidates’ Forum...
Nominations for NLTA President and Vice-President and Provincial Executive Council
Nominations for NLTA President and Vice-President and Provincial Executive Council
Nominations and elections for the office of President or Vice-President of the NLTA are governed by By-Law XII and By-Law XV of the NLTA By-Laws, and nominations for...
OP - A. NLTA Membership
A. NLTA Membership
1. Active Membership
In accordance with the provisions of the NLTA Act , and subject to Section 6(2) and Section 18 of that Act and the By-Laws of the Association, every teacher employed by a school board as defined in The...
OP - B. Executive of NLTA
B. Executive of NLTA
1. The authority, duties, and guidelines for the nomination of the Provincial Executive Council is governed by the NLTA Act and the By-Laws of the Association.
2. Guides to the Conduct of Executive Meetings
All meetings...
OP - C. Table Officers
C. Table Officers
The President, Vice-President, Immediate Past President (if a member of Executive), and an Executive member-at-large, elected by the Executive, shall serve as Table Officers. The election shall occur at the last meeting of the...
OP - D. President of NLTA
D. President of NLTA
The authority, term of office, and election procedures for the President are governed by the NLTA Act and By-Laws. [June/11-12/99] [JC Feb/18-19/00] [2001 BGM]
The guidelines relating to presidential expenses are located...
OP - E. NLTA Financial Guidelines
E. NLTA Financial Guidelines
1. Annual Dues
Active members of the Association shall pay annual dues in accordance with NLTA By- Law III.C.
90% of the revenue from (a) above shall be used for the general operation of the Association. [1994 ...
OP - F. Staff of NLTA
F. Staff of NLTA
1. Appointment and Duties of Administrative Staff
The appointment and responsibilities of the Administrative Staff are governed by the NLTA By-Laws.
The Administrative Staff shall be appointed by the Executive and shall hold...
OP - G. The NLTA Building
G. The NLTA Building
1. The NLTA By-Laws state that the Head Office of the Association shall be at the City of St. John's. The Association maintains this office in its own building located at 3 Kenmount Road in St. John's, NL.
2. Groups affiliated...
OP - H. NLTA Branches
H. NLTA Branches
1. Organization and Operation
Section 5(1)(d) of the NLTA Act, 1974, states: "The Association may establish local and regional branches."
Formation, Operation or Disbandment
i. The formation, operation or disbandment of...
OP - I. Joint Council
I. Joint Council
Joint Council shall be a body consisting of the members of the Provincial Executive Council and Branch Presidents all of whom have equal voting rights and responsibilities. [Feb/19-20/98] [JC Feb/98]
1. Authority
Joint Council...
OP - J. NLTA Special Interest Councils
J. NLTA Special Interest Councils
The NLTA Provincial Executive Council may approve the formation of special interest councils provided they meet appropriate viability criteria and have a minimum of 75 members or 50 percent of eligible members of...
OP - K. Committees of NLTA
K. Committees of NLTA
The appointment of Association committees is governed by the NLTA By-Laws. The following additional guidelines apply.
1. General
a) All committees are appointed by the Executive Council and are responsible to the Executive...
OP - L. Biennial General Meeting (Convention)
L. Biennial General Meeting (Convention)
The NLTA By-Laws govern the operation of the Association's Biennial General Meeting. The following additional guidelines also apply.
1. Branches shall base the number of delegates on the maximum number of...
OP - M. Resolutions to the Biennial General Meeting
M. Resolutions to the Biennial General Meeting
1. Resolution Format
a) Each resolution shall begin "BE IT RESOLVED that ..."
b) Where required, an explanatory note giving the rationale for the resolution shall follow each resolution.
2. Resolution ...
OP - N. Professional Relations Disputes
N. Professional Relations Disputes
1. When a dispute arises between colleagues, teachers are expected to attempt resolution at the local level with attention paid to the NLTA Code of Ethics.
2. After local efforts to settle the dispute have been ...
OP - O. Disciplinary Procedure
O. Disciplinary Procedure
1. Disciplinary Process
The NLTA disciplinary process is a mechanism, as outlined in Sections 16 to 22 of the NLTA Act, to deal with written complaints that any active or other member of the Association is guilty of unprofessional...
OP - P. Conferences
P. Conferences
1. Guidelines Re Selection of NLTA Representatives at Conferences or Seminars
Table Officers will review each request and make decisions based on the following:
a) Within budget.
b) For the benefit of the Association and for the...
OP - Q. Death of a Member
Q. Death of a Member
1. NLTA members, through the branch president, and school board personnel are requested to inform the Association of the death of an NLTA member. The NLTA will send a sympathy card, and these teachers will be recognized at the...
OP - R. Relationship With Other Employee Groups
R. Relationship With Other Employee Groups
1. NLTA should not affiliate with other employee groups nor with the Federation of Labour.
2. NLTA should maintain liaison with other employee groups to promote the cause of education and to elevate the...
OP - S. Association Awards
S. Association Awards
1. Presentation of Provincial Awards Outside of BGM
a) During a non-Convention year, award recipients will be presented with their awards at an occasion to be determined by the provincial President. Award recipients from both...
OP - T. Association Liaisons
T. Association Liaisons
1. Provincial Liaison Groups
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association shall maintain a continuing liaison with:
a) teacher associations of the Atlantic Region through the Conference of Atlantic Provinces and...
OP - U. NLTA Scholarships and Awards for Students
U. NLTA Scholarships and Awards for Students
1. NLTA Medal to MUN Students
In consultation with Memorial University, the Association will make an annual award to an Education student who, during their academic career, has made an outstanding ...
OP - V. Election of President and Vice-President by Province-wide Vote
V. Election of President and Vice-President by Province-wide Vote
1. Procedures for Conducting the Election
a) Eligibility of Candidates
Candidates for the office of President and Vice-President must be active members of the Newfoundland ...
OP - W. Land Acknowledgement
W. Land Acknowledgement
The NLTA will adopt land acknowledgement protocol during large gatherings such as Joint Council and BGM and encourage land acknowledgement at the Branch level. [2019 BGM]
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Operational Framework of the NLTA
Operational Framework
The operational framework of the NLTA is illustrated by the following diagram:
As the diagram indicates, there is significant collaboration between the programs and services, corporate services, and communications teams in...
Organizational Structure of the NLTA
Organizational Structure
The organizational structure of the NLTA is illustrated by the following diagram.
Biennial General Meeting (Convention)
The Biennial General Meeting (Convention) of teacher delegates is the main governing...
Panel on the Status of Public Education in NL
PANEL ON THE STATUS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
The Panel on the Status of Public Education in Newfoundland and Labrador has now completed its cross-province public consultations. Beginning on Thursday, October 8, 2015 the Newfoundland...
Patricia Cowan Award
Patricia Cowan Award for Support and Promotion of Education
The Patricia Cowan Award was established in 2007 to recognize individuals or groups outside the K-12 school system for their outstanding support and promotion of education. This support was...
Payout of Severance under the New Provincial Collective Agreement
May 29, 2019
TO:
All NLTA NLESD Members
FROM:
NLTA Programs and Services
Re:
PAYOUT OF SEVERANCE PAY UNDER THE NEW PROVINCIAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
The NLESD has recently sent out via email, t...
PCA - Article 1: Application of Agreement
ARTICLE 1: APPLICATION OF AGREEMENT
1.01 This Agreement applies to and is binding upon the Association, the Teachers, the Government and the Boards Association, and the School Boards listed in Schedule “A”.
PCA - Article 2: Recognition
ARTICLE 2: RECOGNITION
2.01 The Government, the Newfoundland and Labrador School Boards Association and the School Boards recognize the Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for all teachers, as defined in paragraph (v) of Section (2) of ...
PCA - Article 3: Public Legislation
ARTICLE 3: PUBLIC LEGISLATION
3.01 In the event that any law passed by the Legislature applying to teachers covered by this Agreement renders null and void any provision of this Agreement, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall remain ...
PCA - Article 4: Representation on Committees of the Department of Education
ARTICLE 4: REPRESENTATION ON COMMITTEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
4.01 The Association shall be granted representation on all standing advisory committees of the Department of Education including the Teacher Certification Committee, the Provincial ...
PCA - Article 5: School Board-Teacher Liaison Committee
ARTICLE 5: SCHOOL BOARD-TEACHER LIAISON COMMITTEE
5.01 Unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties concerned, School Board-Teacher Liaison Committees shall be appointed as follows:
for the Conseil scolaire francophone provincial de ...
PCA - Intro
This Agreement made this 17th day of April, Anno Domini, Two Thousand and Nineteen.
BETWEEN
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, represented herein by the Treasury Board,
AND
THE NEWFOUNDLAND and LABRADOR SCHOOL BOARDS AS...
PD - A. Teacher Certification
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...
PD - B. Curriculum
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...
PD - C. Teacher Education
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...
PD - D. Teacher Evaluation
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...
PD - E. Learning Resource Programs
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...
PD - F. Gender Equity in Education and in the Profession
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...
PD - G. French Programming
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 ...
PD - H. Student Support Services
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 ...
PD - I. Equality and Access of Opportunity
I. Equality and Access of Opportunity
1. General Policy
a) The Association strongly encourages all individuals involved in educational endeavours to reach the highest level of individual development; the Association will not condone discrimination ...
PD - J. Length of the Kindergarten Day
J. Length of the Kindergarten Day
The NLTA accepts the following criteria as its position on an extended kindergarten day program:
1. Resources
In order to implement the Kindergarten curriculum in a developmentally appropriate manner, adequate r...
PD - K. Collegial Model/Association Membership
K. Collegial Model/Association Membership
All teachers, regardless of professional role, shall be members of the same professional association and, hence, members of either the provincial or the Labrador West bargaining units. [Oct/23&25/14] [2015 ...
PD - L. Interventions
L. Interventions
1. Definition of Intervention
Intervention refers to particular instructional techniques that attempt to expose the learner once again to concepts and skills that were not adequately learned during previous teaching/learning exp...
PD - M. Multiage Classrooms
M. Multiage Classrooms
Multiage classes are created when children of different ages and grade levels are intentionally combined in a single classroom to realize academic and social benefits. [Nov/27/08] [JC Feb/09] [2009 BGM]
Multiage classrooms...
PD - N. Home Schooling
N. Home Schooling
1. Principles
a) NLTA respects the rights of parents to choose home schooling as an alternate form of schooling.
b) Home schooled children shall be permitted access to specific evaluation processes conducted by their base ...
PD - O. Assessment - Criterion Referenced Testing
O. Assessment – Criterion Referenced Testing
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association believes that while criterion referenced testing is a valid tool in assessing how well our students are achieving the outcomes of the authorized curr...
PD - P. Professional Development Programs
P. Professional Development Programs
1. Centennial Fund Awards
The Centennial Fund, created in 1990 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association, provides educational opportunities to teachers to enhance ...
PD - Q. Accountability
Q. Accountability
1. Defining Accountability
a) Accountability is the process through which individuals, organizations, and governments take responsibility for their actions, report on these actions to those who are entitled to the information, ...
PD - R. Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation/Expression
R. Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation
The NLTA reaffirms its commitment to Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, to Section 3 of the Canadian Human Rights Act and to Article 1 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights, ...
PD - S. Technology in Education
S. Technology in Education
The NLTA supports the use of technology as an instructional tool for teachers.
The NLTA should be represented at all decision-making levels regarding the application of technology for education.
The ...
PD - T. Formation and Operation of School Councils
T. Formation and Operation of School Councils
The NLTA believes that school-based decision making can be an avenue for teacher empowerment and a mechanism for cooperative partnerships in education, both of which will enhance the possibilities ...
Pensions and Retirement
Pensions and Retirement
TPPC Informational Videos
The Teachers' Pension Plan Corporation (TPPC) Website
The Teachers' Pension Plan (Infosheet No. 3)
Changes to the Teachers' Pension Plan (May 10, 2019)
GMPP (Government Money Purchase P...
Physical Education Council of the NLTA
The Physical Education Council, a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that supports the growth of NL's physical education teachers. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas re the NLTA Special Interest...
Physical Education SIC (PESIC) Newsletters
Physical Education Council
Newsletters
Below is a list of the Physical Education Special Interest Council's newsletters from October 2010 onward.
JANUARY 2023
MAY 2018
MARCH 2017
DECEMBER 2016
MAY 2016
DECEMBER 2015 ...
Power of Connection article references May/June 2020
The Power of Connection
The Bulletin, May/June 2020
Article References:
Canadian Mental Health Association CMHA (27th February 2016). Stress . https://cmha.ca/documents/stress
Harris, R. (24th March 2020). FACE COVID: How to Respond E...
Pre-Retirement Seminars 2024
Pre-Retirement Seminars 2024
Members who are eligible to retire within two years of the expiry of the current school year (by June 2027) can register for one of the NLTA’s Pre-Retirement Seminars scheduled to be held this fall in Deer Lake, Gander a...
Preliminary Branch Registration Form
Preliminary Branch Registration
September 2023 - June 2024
Preliminary branch registration forms are to be filled out by the last day of school in June. Even partially completed forms should be submitted before the deadline. If you have any questions...
Premier's Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes - January 2017
Premier's Task Force on IMPROVING Educational Outcomes
Premier's Task Force On Improving Educational Outcomes Report
Watch the video below of the presentation made to the Task Force on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 by the NLTA. There are also links t...
President's Digest - April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018
Our hearts go out to the parents, families, teammates, and friends of the Humbolt Broncos whose bus was involved in a tragic accident on April 6, 2018. Like many parents I couldn’t help but think how I would be feeling today if m...
President's Digest - December 18, 2017
December 18, 2017
At the conclusion of each Provincial Executive and Joint Council meetings I can’t help but reflect on the discussions that I have been part of, the debates and the decisions that were made. The recent Joint Council and Provincial E...
President's Digest - March 14, 2018
March 14, 2018
The final Joint Council meeting for the 2017-18 school year occurred on March 9-10. As always I appreciated the sentiments that were expressed and the debate that ensued. The best decisions are always those that are thoroughly discussed,...
President's Digest - May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
My teaching career began 25 years ago. The classroom experience that I had then is a far cry from the classroom experience at present. The demands on our schools teachers, administrators, counsellors, etc… has never been higher. I...
President's Digest - Oct. 18, 2017
October 18, 2017
I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to represent the NLTA at a number of functions over the years. And while I have thoroughly enjoyed and felt honored to do so at every one of them, there are two events...
President's Digest - Sept. 2017
September 22, 2017
To say that this September has been an eventful one is certainly an understatement. I have visited a number of classrooms since this school year began. Class size and class composition are concerns – not just for teachers, b...
Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
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The NLTA holds the copyright to all information on this website, except where specifically noted. "All rights reserved." The content of this website may not be reproduced...
Professional Development
Professional Development
The NLTA has a commitment to the promotion of the professional excellence and personal well-being of teachers. Whether just entering the profession, in mid-career or near retirement, increased societal expectations of teachers,...
Professional Development Opportunities
Professional Development
Conferences/Opportunities
Please check back at another time for future PD Conferences/Opportunities!
Programs & Services - Teacher Benefits
MEMBER SERVICES
Association Fees
Awards, Programs, Funds and Scholarships
The Professional Development programs of the Association are designed to assist teachers with their personal, professional and informational needs.
Beginning/Early...
Programs and Services Workshops
Programs and Services Workshops
To achieve our mission of professional excellence and personal well-being, staff at the NLTA offer a wide variety of sessions which can range from one hour to a full day or more. These are available for schools, clusters...
Prov Vote Landing Page
NLTA PROVINCE-WIDE VOTE
Voting Dates:
President – November 23-27, 2020
Vice-President – December 14-18
Province-wide Vote for President and Vice-President 2022
NLTA PROVINCE-WIDE ONLINE VOTE VICE-PRESIDENT
Voting Opens December 12, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. (NST)
Voting Closes December 16, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. (NST)
Candidates for Office of NLTA Vice-President for 2023-25
NLTA...
Province-wide Vote for President and Vice-President 2024
NLTA PROVINCE-WIDE ONLINE VOTE
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT
Vice-President - Voting Opens December 9, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (NST) and closes December 13, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. (NST)
Memo to Membership re Province-Wide Vote (April 15, ...
Provincial Collective Agreement 2016-20
Provincial Collective Agreement 2016-20
Introduction
Article 1: Application of Agreement
Article 2: Recognition
Article 3: Public Legislation
Article 4: Representation on Committees of the Department of Education
Article 5: School Board-Teacher...
Provincial Collective Agreement 2016-20 Article 28: Length of the School Year
June 3, 2019
TO:
NLESD Teachers and Administrators
FROM:
Stefanie Tuff, Assistant Executive Director
Re:
Provincial Collective Agreement 2016-20 Article 28: Length of the School Year
Clarifying th...
Provincial Executive Council of the NL Teachers' Association
Provincial Executive Council 2023-25
Trent Langdon, President, tlangdon@nlta.ca
Dale Lambe, Vice-President, dlambe@nlta.ca
Colin Short, Table Officer, cshort@nlta.ca
Sean Weir, Table Officer (Interim), sweir@nlta.ca
...
Psychologists in Education SIC
The Psychologists in Education (PIE) Council, a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that supports the growth of psychologists working in the Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system in Newfoundland and...
Publications
Publications
A
Act, By-Laws & Code of Ethics
Advice on the Conduct of Meetings
B
Bargaining Briefs
Benefits Available To An Injured Teacher
The Bulletin
• Current and Past Issues
• Advertising Rates and Deadlines
• Su...
Purchase of Strike Time
Purchase of Strike Time
The 2016-2020 Provincial Collective Agreement was officially signed on April 17, 2019. A detailed document outlining the impact of all of the changes will be available for teachers after the Easter break. However, the following...
Purchase of Strike Time for Labrador West Teachers
Reminder to Labrador West Teachers Regarding Purchase of Strike Time
The renewal of Letter #2– Pensionable Service During a Legal Work Stoppage in the 2016–2020 Labrador West Collective Agreement has created a THREE-MONTH WINDOW FROM January 30, 202...
Recent Information
RECENT INFORMATION
The following is recent information from this school year. Check PUBLICATIONS or the ARCHIVES for previous information. Also, we have a number of brochures and other items available free of charge to teachers in NL. Click on ...
Recommendations - Panel on the Status of Public Education in NL
Report of the Panel on the Status of Public Education in NL 2015-16
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION 1. That Government and the School District(s) in cooperation with the NLTA, Faculty of Education and other stakeholders develop a plan to increase...
Redundancy Reassignment Layoff Process
The Redundancy / Reassignment
and Layoff Process
(FOR TEACHERS AND TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSISTANTS)
As the “Spring Staffing Season” approaches, both teachers and teaching and learning assistants (TLAs) should familiarize themselves wit...
Redundancy, Reassignment and Layoff
Redundancy, Reassignment and Layoff
Redundancy/Reassignment and Layoff Process
Redundancy, Reassignment and Layoff (Infosheet No. 15)
Seniority and the Collective Agreement (Infosheet No. 23)
Resolutions to the Biennial General Meeting
Resolutions to the Biennial General Meeting
Branches are the main source of resolutions which are dealt with at the NLTA Biennial General Meeting. Such resolutions must be submitted in accordance with the current NLTA policy on resolutions – I. Operations o...
Resources for Teachers
Resources
for Teachers
Below is a list of links to varied resources including copyright information . Check back often as these resources are continually being added to and updated.
ArtsNL
Black History Month (English and French)
...
Retired Teachers' Association of NL
The Retired Teachers’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is comprised of approximately 5,500 members living in all parts of the province as well as Canada and abroad. New members are welcomed and encouraged to get involved. The RTANL is also s...
Retired Teachers' Association of NL - Association Newsletters
ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERS
2024
• December 2024
• June 2024
2023
• December 2023
• June 2023
2022
• December 2022
• 50th Anniversary Newsletter (October 20...
Retired Teachers' Association of NL - Discounts
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TEACHER DISCOUNT PROGRAM
At the September 2012 meeting ...
Retired Teachers' Association of NL - Division Newsletters
DIVISION NEWSLETTERS
Below are copies of the Retired Teachers' Association's Divisions' newsletters. Divisional flyers and registration forms will also be posted here as they become available.
Please Note: Only the divisions that have published...
Retired Teachers' Association of NL - Links
Retired Teachers' Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Home
Executive/Divisional Presidents
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Retired Teachers' Foundation
Links
LINKS
Included below are various links which may be of interest to...
Retired Teachers' Association of NL - Publications
PUBLICATIONS
The Retired Teachers' Association has compiled many publications over the years. There is a Handbook for New Members as well as Association and Division newsletters. Retired teachers can take advantage of the many discounts which are...
Retired Teachers' Foundation Book of Remembrance Form
Retired Teachers’ Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Book of Remembrance Form
The Retired Teachers’ Foundation has been in operation since 1987. Each year the Foundation chooses various charities to support with funding based on con...
Retired Teachers' Foundation Books of Remembrance
Retired Teachers' Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Books of Remembrance for Deceased Teachers
Each year the Foundation chooses various charities to support with funding based on contributions from the Retired Teachers' Association's...
Retired Teachers' Foundation Books of Remembrance - Thanks Submission
Retired Teachers' Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Thank you for your submission.
Books of Remembrance for Deceased Teachers
Each year the Foundation chooses various charities to support with funding based on contributions from ...
Retired Teachers' Foundation Online Book of Remembrance
Retired Teachers' Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
NL Retired Teachers' Foundation for Children's Charities
Online Book of Remembrance 2011 - Onward
The Retired Teachers’ Foundation has been in operation since 1987. Each y...
Retired Teachers' Foundation Publications
Retired Teachers' Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
PUBLICATIONS
Information is listed in alphabetical order.
• Application for Funding - Applications must be received by April 30
• Book of Remembrance for Deceased Teach...
Role of Branch Committees
The Role of Branch Committees
Every committee established under the branch by-laws should include among its membership one (1) member of the branch executive who shall be the chairperson of the committee and shall be responsible for submitting a written...
Role of School Representative
The Role of School Representative
T he role of the NLTA school representative is an essential one within the NLTA organization. Through an effective school representative system, a channel of communication opens between every NLTA member and the branch...
RTANL BGM 2024 Registration Form
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Retired Teachers’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
BGM and Reunion 2024
“Take Flight”
October 2-4, 2024 • Quality Hotel & Suites • Gander, NL
REGISTRATION FORM
e Deadline for Registration is August ...
RTANL Membership Application
RTANL Membership Application Form
[Fill Out Online ] or [Print PDF ]
RTANL Membership Form
Retired Teachers’ Association
of Newfoundland and Labrador
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
RTF Constitution and By-Laws
The Newfoundland and Labrador Retired Teachers' Foundation
Constitution & By-Laws
Tenth Revision (updated May 2021)
CONSTITUTION
Article I: Name
The name of the organization is The Newfoundland and Labrador Retired Teachers’ Fo...
Rules of Order for Branch Meetings
Rules of Order for Branch Meetings
The By-Laws of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association state that Advice on the Conduct of Meetings , published by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, supplemented by Robert's Rules of Order , shall g...
SAC Provincial Election 2023-25
SAC Provincial Election 2023-25
Candidates
PRESIDENT
Nancy Healey
September 2000-June 2012: Classroom Teacher (Newtown Elementary, Villanova Jr. High, Paradise Elementary, Roncalli Elementary)
September 2012-June...
Salaries
Salaries
Teacher Payroll
Services in relation to Teachers’ Payroll fall mainly into the following categories:
1. Interceding on behalf of members who feel they have been incorrectly paid;
2. Maintaining a liaison with department officials o...
Salary Scales
TEACHER SALARY SCALES
Below are the salary scales for full-time and substitute teachers from all the agreements governing teachers in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Provincial
Full Time
Substitute
Labrador West
Full Time...
Salary, Benefits and Pension
Salary, Benefits and Pension
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Benefit Changes Upon Marriage, Common Law Relationships or Acquiring Dependents (Infosheet No. 6)
Returning to University - Membership and Benefits (Infosheet No. 10)
Probation, Tenure,...
Sample Branch Message to Substitute Teachers
Sample Branch Message to Substitute Teachers
TO: Substitute Teacher
On behalf of the (insert branch name) Branch of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association, I extend a welcome to you as a member of our branch for this school year. Yo...
Sample Maternity Leave Request Letter
Sample Maternity Leave Request Letter
[Street Address]
[City], [Province]
[Postal Code]
[Date]
[Name]
Director of Human Resources
[School District Address]
Dear [Name]:
I am writing...
Scent Policy from the NLTA Policy Handbook
SCENT POLICY
from the NLTA Policy Handbook
NLTA Scent-Sensitive Workplace Policy
Due to the health concerns arising from exposure to scented products, the NLTA building is a scent-sensitive workplace. All employees are committed to reducing and...
Schedule A: School Boards Party to this Agreement
SCHEDULE A
SCHOOL BOARDS PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT:
The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District
Conseil Scolaire Francophone Provincial de Terre Neuve et Labrador
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Schedule B: Substitute Teacher Salary Scale
SCHEDULE B: Substitute Teacher Salary Scale
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Certificate
Level
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
I
26824
28196
29173
30534
31296
31763
II...
Schedule C: Annual Salary Scale
SCHEDULE C: Annual Salary Scale
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Certificate
Level
1
2
1*
3
2
4
3
5
4
6
5
7
6
8
7
9
8
10
9
11
10
I
N/A
34423
35908
37393
38874
...
Schedule D: Memorandum of Understanding Re Class Size and Workload
SCHEDULE D
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE CLASS SIZE AND WORKLOAD
1. It is agreed that during the term of this Agreement the Employer will not alter conditions as they currently exist for teachers with respect to:
the length of the instructional...
Schedule E: Memorandum of Understanding Re Employee Assistance Program
SCHEDULE E
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The parties agree that available sick leave can be utilized by teachers enroled in the Employee Assistance Program for involvement in counselling for any of the reasons which...
Schedule F: Memorandum of Agreement Re Deferred Salary Leave
SCHEDULE F
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT RE DEFERRED SALARY LEAVE
I have read the terms and conditions of Deferred Salary Leave Plan and hereby agree to enter the Plan under the following terms and conditions:
(1) ENROLMENT DATE:
I wish to enroll ...
Schedule G: Memorandum of Understanding Re Schools Act
SCHEDULE G
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE SCHOOLS ACT
It is not Government’s intent to revise the Schools Act during the term of this Agreement in a manner which would modify or negate any terms or conditions of this Collective Agreement. In t...
Schedule H: Memorandum of Understanding Re Part-Time School Counsellors and Part-Time Educational Psychologists
SCHEDULE H
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE PART-TIME SCHOOL COUNSELLORS AND PART-TIME EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
The parties to the Collective Agreement agree as follows:
1. “Allowance” means the allowances payable to school counsellors and edu...
Schedule I: Labrador Benefits Agreement
SCHEDULE I
LABRADOR BENEFITS AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 1: SCOPE
1.1 This Agreement is applicable to all employees in Labrador whose Employers are signatory to this agreement, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, the Newfoundland and...
Schedule J: Memorandum of Understanding Re Injury on Duty
SCHEDULE J
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE INJURY ON DUTY
The following are the Articles referenced in Clause 16:01:
16.01 Subject to Clauses 16.02 and 16.03, a teacher who is unable to perform duties because of personal injury...
Schedule K: Memorandum of Understanding Re Teacher Certification
SCHEDULE K
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE TEACHER CERTIFICATION
No person covered by the provisions of this Collective Agreement shall have their current salary reduced as a result of any modifications which might occur to the Teacher Certification...
Schedule L: Government of Newfoundland & Labrador/Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Annual Premium Rate Setting Process
SCHEDULE L
GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR AND LABRADOR TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PREMIUM RATE SETTING PROCESS
Each year, both Government and NLTA will use this Premium Rate Setting Process to determine the required premium rates u...
Schedule M: Memorandum of Understanding Re Retroactivity
SCHEDULE M
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE RETROACTIVITY
Unless otherwise stated in the Agreement, all Clauses are effective as of the date of signing of this Agreement.
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Schedule N: Memorandum of Understanding Re Teaching and Learning Assistants
SCHEDULE N
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSISTANTS
1. It is understood and agreed by the parties that the scope of practice of Teaching and Learning Assistants does not enable them to fulfill the responsibilities for ...
Scholarship Application Form
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Application deadline: July 31.
REGULATIONS
NLTA will award six scholarships to dependents of active, retired, disabled or deceased members subject to the following conditions:
1. The award will be made upon completion ...
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School Administrators' Council of the NLTA
The School Administrators Council, a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that supports the growth of NL's school administrators. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas re the NLTA Special Interest C...
School Administrators' Professional Development Fund
School Administrators' Professional Development Fund
Guidelines and Procedures
Purpose
The School Administrators' Professional Development Fund is designed to achieve maximum benefit to a wide range of administrators, allowing groups of administrators...
School Board Teacher Liaison Report
School Board Teacher Liaison Report
The chairperson of the teacher representatives, so designated upon appointment, is responsible for completing this report following each meeting and forwarding it to the NLTA office. A copy of the report and the minutes...
School Board-Teacher Liaison
School Board-Teacher Liaison
• Committees
• Handbook
• Request Form for Agenda Item
• SBTL Reporting Form
School Re-entry (Availability of Substitute Teachers)
Availability of Substitute Teachers
The NLTA understands that COVID-19 screening protocols and stay at home requirements will lead to spikes in teacher absenteeism during the school year. This, along with the substitute teacher shortage, may result...
School Re-entry (Changes to Teaching Assignments and Non-Curricular Duties)
Changes to Teaching Assignments and Non-Curricular Duties
As was anticipated, the 2021-22 school year continues to be less “stable” than previous years given the ongoing changes in the provincial COVID-19 situation and public health emergency. In t...
School Re-entry (Enhanced Cleaning of Schools and School Equipment)
Enhanced Cleaning of Schools and School Equipment
Enhanced school cleaning protocols in accordance with direction from Public Health are expected to be followed for the 2020-21 school year.
Teachers cannot be required to clean instructional areas...
School Re-entry (Extra-curricular Activities and Committees)
Extra-curricular Activities and Committees
Balancing work commitments and personal responsibilities is important to overall wellness and should be considered by members when making decisions regarding volunteer activities. During yesterday’s COVID b...
School Re-entry (Home Schooling)
Home Schooling
There has been a recent increase in parent interest in home schooling their children. This is a definite indicator of a lack of confidence in government’s K-12 Education Re-entry Plan. Home schooling should not be confused with the w...
School Re-entry (Length of School Year/Report Card Preparation/Teacher Directed PD)
Length of the School Year/ Report Card Preparation/Teacher Directed PD
As per Clauses 28.01 and 16.01 of the Provincial and Labrador West Collective Agreements respectively, a school year consists of 195 paid days. Of these 195 days: 185 are actual...
School Re-entry (Length of Teacher Lunch Periods)
Length of Teacher Lunch Periods
Clauses 29.05(a) and (c) and 17.05(a) and (c) of the Provincial and Labrador West Collective Agreements, respectively, provide as follows:
(a) Teachers will have an uninterrupted period of at least forty (40) minutes...
School Re-Entry (Length of the Work/Instructional Day)
Length of the Work/Instructional Day
Changes to school operations due to health and safety measures included in Public Health guidance and/or school re-entry plans may result in reduced instructional time due to the need in some schools to stagger...
School Re-entry (Occupational Health & Safety)
Occupational Health and Safety
Government and school district re-entry plans identified the health and safety of students and staff as a priority and guiding principle. Further, under the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act (the Act), e...
School Re-entry (Screening Protocols)
Screening Protocols
Government’s K-12 Education Re-entry Plan is clear that the screening of students for COVID-19 related symptoms and risk factors prior to attending at school is the responsibility of parents/guardians. NLTA members are advised th...
School Re-entry (Sick Leave)
Sick Leave
The NLTA has repeatedly raised the issue of paid leave for teachers experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms with the Premier, the Minister of Education, and with the school districts. It was your Association’s position that the employer d...
School Re-entry (Supervision of Students)
Supervision of Students
Teachers have a legislated duty to supervise students under the Schools Act, 1997 . As per Clauses 29.01 and 17.01 of the Provincial and Labrador West Collective Agreements, respectively, school administrators are required to...
School Re-Entry (Workplace Accommodations)
Workplace Accommodations
Individuals with certain serious, pre-existing medical conditions may be at greater risk of severe and permanent complications or death should they contract COVID-19. Teachers in such circumstances who are medically unable...
School Rep Scavenger Hunt
NLTA Website School Rep Scavenger Hunt
The purpose of this activity is to allow School Representatives an opportunity to explore the NLTA's website. Be sure and answer all of the questions.
Second Languages Council of the NLTA
Second Language Council, a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that supports the growth of NL's second language teachers. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas re the NLTA Special Interest Councils,...
Severance Information Landing Page
Severance Information
The 2016-2020 Provincial and Labrador West Collective Agreements provide for the payout of severance to all teachers who have at least one year of continuous service as of March 31, 2018.
Provincial Collective Agreement
Memo...
Severance Information Update
June 21, 2019
TO:
ALL MEMBERS
FROM:
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
RE:
SEVERANCE INFORMATION - UPDATE
The 2016-2020 Provincial Collective Agreement provides for the payout of severance to all teachers, i...
Sheldon Slaney Candidate Background
Candidate Background - Sheldon Slaney
NLTA Experience
2020-Present Provincial Executive Member 2018-Present NLTA Group Insurance manager
2021-2023 President´s Adhoc Committee for Mental Health and Wellness 2020-Present NLTA Pooled Investment ...
Sherri Rose Candidate Background
Candidate Background - Sherri Rose
Education
Teacher Certificate Level VII (April 2006)
Master of Education, Teaching and Learning Studies, Specialization in Music, MUN (April 2006)
Bachelor of Music & Bachelor of Music E...
SIC Handbook
NLTA Special Interest Council Handbook
Section I: Introduction
Section II: Overview of Special Interest Councils
Section III: Operational Requirements and Viability Reporting
Section IV: Funding Guidelines
Section V: Guidelines f...
SIC Handbook Affiliates
Section VII: Affiliates of Special Interest Councils
In accordance with Association policy , Special Interest Councils may establish affiliates wherever possible, to a maximum of ten. Such affiliates may be formed either on a regional or subject-area...
SIC Handbook Appendix A
Appendix A: Making Representation
Special Interest Councils may promote and make recommendations for immediate action or policy change in several ways as identified in Section IIC .
To make representation to the Department of Education, school...
SIC Handbook Appendix B
Appendix B: Duties of SIC Executive Officers
The officers of a Special Interest Council shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer (or Secretary-Treasurer) and Communications Officer.
All Officers shall be elected at the AGM/BGM ...
SIC Handbook Appendix C
Appendix C: NLTA Special Interest Council Barnes Award
The Barnes Award , named in honour of Dr. Arthur Barnes, the first Minister of Education in the province who, in 1928, initiated a number of teacher conferences to promote excellence in education,...
SIC Handbook By-Law Provisions
Section VI: By-Law Provisions and Sample By-Laws
The by-laws for each council shall have, at minimum, provisions for:
• Meetings
- AGM/BGM
- Executive
- Other Meetings
• Quorum
- Executive Meetings
- General Meetings
• Rules of Order...
SIC Handbook Executive Contact/Visitation
Section V: Guidelines for NLTA Provincial Executive Special Interest Council Contact/Visitation
A. A member of the NLTA Provincial Executive shall be assigned as the contact person for each Special Interest Council, preferably having a background...
SIC Handbook Funding Guidelines
Section IV: Funding Guidelines
Special Interest Councils will develop budgets and manage funds to address needs of the Provincial Special Interest Council and any associated affiliates.
Reimbursements for expenses shall be at NLTA rates as outlined...
SIC Handbook Introduction
Section I: Introduction
NLTA Mission Statement
We dedicate ourselves to the professional excellence and personal well-being of teachers, through support, advocacy, educational leadership and the development and delivery of outstanding programs and...
SIC Handbook Operational Requirements
Section III: Operational Requirements, Viability and Reporting
A. Initial Registration
a) Immediately upon assuming office, each council executive shall submit a completed Viability Profile and identify an Interim Executive.
b) At the end of...
SIC Handbook Overview of SICs
Section II: Overview of Special Interest Councils
A. Purpose
Special Interest Councils are professional learning communities within the NLTA, dedicated to lifelong learning and the ongoing professional growth of members. For members who wish to...
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SLP SIC Nomination Forms
Speech-Language Pathology SIC Call for Nominations
Our SIC currently holds 7 executive positions and are asking for your nominations for new members who might be interested in serving. While each of the titles are listed separately, we’ve found th...
Small Schools Council of the NLTA
The Small Schools Council, a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that supports the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador's small schools teachers. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas re the NLTA...
SmartFind FAQs
SMARTFIND FAQs (updated April 2022)
1. How will SmartFind be programmed in order to backfill a teacher who is on leave?
Backfilling positions with substitutes is based on the current teaching load of the teacher who is on leave. At the beginning...
SmartFind Surveys 2022
SmartFind Survey for Substitutes
SmartFind Survey for Administrators
Social Media Information for Teachers
Social Media
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Are You Targeted by Inappropriate Social Media Comments?
Some Basic Tips and Advice for Teachers
Incidents of parents, students and others targeting and harassing teachers and administrators online...
Social Studies Council of the NLTA
The NL Social Studies Special Interest Council (NLSSSIC) is a professional learning community dedicated to supporting Social Studies teachers in the province. As a newly formed SIC, its primary goals are to establish a communications network...
Special Interest Councils of the NLTA
NLTA Special Interest Councils
Special Interest Councils are professional learning communities dedicated to life-long learning and the ongoing professional growth of NLTA members. Their mandate includes offering a range of professional development...
Speech Language Pathologist's SIC PD Grant Application
Speech Language Pathologist's
Professional Development/Resources Grant
The grant will provide funding opportunities to members of the Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) Special Interest Council to attend professional development opportunities in...
Speech Language Pathologists Council of the NLTA
The Speech Language Pathologists Council, a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that supports the growth of NL's speech language pathologists council teachers. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas...
Standing Committees of the NL Teachers' Association
Standing Committees 2023-25
The Provincial Executive Council operates through a series of standing and ad hoc committees. Teachers from across the province serve as members of these committees with each committee generally centralized in one particular...
Stephen Penney Candidate Background
Candidate Background - Stephen Penney
A native of Glovertown, Newfoundland, and the son of two educators who spent a combined 74 years in the classroom, Steve Penney has been immersed in an environment that is dedicated to, and passionate...
Substitute Teacher Branch Registration Information
Branch Registration for Substitute Teachers
Because substitute teachers may work across branch boundaries and become active members of the NLTA only after they've been employed as a teacher at least once in a school year, is it necessary for NLTA ...
Substitute Teacher Registration Form
Official Registration for Substitute Teachers
The following information must be provided for each substitute who has taught for at least one day prior to December 31 . These forms should be completed and forwarded to the branch president and will remain...
Substitute Teachers
Information for Substitute Teachers
Don't Forget to Request Your Membership Card. Be sure and complete the Member Information form first and then proceed to fill out the NLTA Membership Card Request Form . PLEASE NOTE: Membership Cards are ordered a...
Substitute/Contract Teachers and Eligbility for NLTA Group Insurance
Eligibility for NLTA Group Insurance for Contract/Substitute Teachers
Substitute Teachers
If you make first time application within the 31 day period after the first teaching day period, your coverage will commence on the date your application...
Suggestions for Strengthening Your Branch
Suggestions for Strengthening Your Branch
Plan budgets, times and locations of meetings to ensure that executive and/or committee members are not out-of-pocket as a result of their association work.
All branch executive members and committee...
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Teacher Allocation Review
Teacher Allocation Review
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association received the report and recommendations of the Teacher Allocation Review Committee on October 14, 2022. The completion of this process represents the fulfillment of a long-overdue o...
Teacher Librarians NL Council of the NLTA
The Teacher Librarians Council, a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that supports the growth of NL's teacher-librarians. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas re the NLTA Special Interest Councils,...
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week 2024
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
February 11-17, 2024
CONTEST DETAILS
The NLTA wants to help celebrate and highlight the contributions of our members during the NL Federation of School Councils' Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week .
All...
Teachers Talking To Teachers Program
Teachers Talking To Teachers Program
GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION
The Program
The "Teachers Talking To Teachers" program allows for the provision of professional development with teachers as the consultants or facilitators. It provides an opportunity...
Teaching and Learning Assistants
Teaching and Learning Assistants
Don't Forget to Request Your Membership Card. Be sure and complete the Member Information form and then proceed to fill out the NLTA Membership Card Request Form . PLEASE NOTE: Membership Cards are ordered at the ...
Technology Education Council of the NLTA
The Technology in Education Council, a special interest council of the NLTA, is a professional learning community that supports the growth of Technology Education teachers and teachers who integrate educational technology in their teaching...
TEST FEB 2022
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Voting will open at 8:00 am (NST) on Tuesday, February 16th, and will close at 4:00 pm (NST) on Friday, February 19th
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The Bulletin - Current & Past Issues
THE BULLETIN
The Bulletin is the official newsletter of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association. It is published five times a year during the school year.
SCHOOL YEAR 2024-25
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September/October 2024
Election...
The NLTA
ABOUT NLTA
Act, By-laws & Code of Ethics
Branches of the NLTA
The 47 branches of the NLTA form the framework that holds the Association together. Branches give members the opportunity to have input into the operation of the Association...
Thinking About Retirement?
Are You Thinking About Retirement?
Information You Need to Know
U nder the Teachers’ Pensions Act , a teacher is eligible for pension benefit:
At age 60, with at least five years of pensionable service. Note: teachers who retire prior t...
Up Front from the President - Jan/Feb 2021
January/February 2021
A s we move into the heart of winter and 2021, the year ahead begins to erase the memories of 2020 and what is left is the reflection of what was and how that will impact the inevitable. Change is as much...
Up Front from the President - January/February 2018
January/February 2018
As we approach the midpoint of another school year it becomes apparent once more that the pace and intensity that are present in our schools has never been greater. We all know it, we all feel it. Earlier this fall a...
Up Front from the President - January/February 2019
January/February 2019
As I gather myself and reflect on the year that was 2018, I can’t help but also look forward to 2019. While I am proud of what has been accomplished, I also acknowledge that there remains much to be done. Concluding t...
Up Front from the President - January/February 2020
January/February 2020
Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one . ~ Brad Paisley
My musical preference has been varied and multi-dimensional. When I read this quote from country music artist,...
Up Front from the President - Mar/Apr 2021
March/April 2021
“Teachers are superheroes. It is far from easy but easy isn’t why they chose the profession.” ~ Author Unknown
I am very confident in saying that all of our collective wisdom would ...
Up Front from the President - March/April 2018
March/April 2018
As I sit here collecting my thoughts, I can’t help but reflect on the conversations I have had with many of you since my last Up Front. The messages and thoughts that have been shared with me are consistent. Teachers are d...
Up Front from the President - March/April 2019
March/April 2019
I can’t say enough how thankful and appreciative I am of the outstanding work put in by the teachers and students at Memorial Academy in Botwood for hosting our Education Week Opening Ceremonies. They highlighted their sc...
Up Front from the President - March/April 2020
March/April 2020
“I can no other answer make but thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks .” ~ William Shakespeare
“Most of us end up with no more than five or six people who remember us.
Teachers have thousands of peopl...
Up Front from the President - May-June 2021
May/June 2021
I t’s hard to believe it has been four years since I wrote my first Up Front article. I began that submission by stating: “We all have dates that mark significant events in our lives. The day we were born, got...
Up Front from the President - May/June 2018
May/June 2018
As I sit and write my final Up Front for this school year I can’t help but wonder where the year went. My first year as President has been everything that I envisioned, and I am very thankful for all of the support and feedback t...
Up Front from the President - May/June 2019
May/June 2019
O ver the Easter break, teachers from across the province came together to participate in our Biennial General Meeting. The willingness of those hundred plus individuals to give of their time during the Easter break is commendable....
Up Front from the President - May/June 2020
May/June 2020
And it’s a great day to be alive
I know the sun’s still shining
When I close my eyes
There’s some hard times in the neighborhood
But why can’t every day be just this good.
~ Travis Tritt
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Up Front from the President - Nov. 2017
November/December 2017
One of the core beliefs that I have as it relates to the role that I am now filling as NLTA President is that in order to represent teachers I have to be speaking to teachers. This is the reason that I have tried to visit...
Up Front from the President - Nov/Dec 2018
November/December 2018
As I write this UpFront it has only been a few days since I was notified that I would be remaining as President of our Association for the 2019-21 term of office. It has been my privilege to serve as your President...
Up Front from the President - Nov/Dec 2020
November/December 2020
Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give, and nobody will care for you. ~ Author Unknown
A s we...
Up Front from the President - November/December 2019
November/December 2019
L ike every good parent, I want my child to succeed. Like every parent, I want him to navigate through life and work in a career that he finds rewarding and allows him to become a productive member of society. I want...
Up Front from the President - November/December 2019
November/December 2019
L ike every good parent, I want my child to succeed. Like every parent, I want him to navigate through life and work in a career that he finds rewarding and allows him to become a productive member of society. I want...
Up Front from the President - Sept. 2017
September/October 2017
We all have dates that mark significant events in our lives. The day we were born, got married, had children, or other life altering events and situations. One of those dates for me was the day I became a teacher and at...
Up Front from the President - Sept/Oct 2018
September/October 2018
Every September, at least for the past 26, I have always felt a little excited at the start of another school year. I expect that many of you felt similar sentiments as you began the school year wondering about class...
Up Front from the President - Sept/Oct 2019
September/October 2019
T he 2019-20 school year is now in full swing and as your summer break becomes a distant memory I ask you to remember to be mindful of the importance of looking after yourself. Over the course of this school year there...
Up Front from the President - Sept/Oct 2020
September/October 2020
“If you want to predict the future – Create it! ” ~ Abraham Lincoln
A s another school year begins we have all had to set priorities, reflect on wh...
Video - 2016 Candidate's Forum
2016 Candidate's Forum
Video - Class Size
Class Size Matters
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The NLTA is distributing “Class Size Matters” pins to all members. The purpose of these pins is to bring more attention to this important issue and encourage discussions between teachers and parents regarding the imp...
Video - Dean Ingram - Opening & Questions
Dean Ingram - Opening Statment & Questions
Video - Derek Drover - Opening & Questions
Derek Drover - Opening Statment & Questions
Video - Inclusive Grievance Media Story
NTV Reports on Inclusive Education Grievance
Video - Invest in Our Kids - Welcome
www.investinourkids.ca
Video - Jeanne Williams - Opening & Questions
Jeanne Williams - Opening Statment & Questions
Video - Lori Jackman - Opening & Questions
Lori Jackman - Opening Statment & Questions
Video - NLRISING
#NL_RISING
Video - Opening Proposals
Opening Proposals - Provincial Contract Negotiations
Video - Panel Press Conference
Panel on Education - Final Report
Video - Presentation to PTFNL
NLTA's Presentation to the Premier's Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes
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Video - Rally May 7
#NL_RISING
Video - Social Media for Teachers
Social Media for Teachers
Video - Trent Langdon - Opening & Questions
Trent Langdon - Opening Statment & Questions
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Welcome Letter to TLAs
September 2020
Dear NLTA Member:
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all Teaching and Learning Assistants to the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association. We are excited to be representing you and having you as valued members o...
Wellness and Mental Health Resources
The NLTA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinators are available by telephone and email:
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WHSCC and OH&S Information for Teachers
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Workers' Compensation/Injury on Duty
Workers’ Compensation/Injury on Duty
Members injured on the job should contact the NLTA for assistance and advice. When a member is injured in the course of duty, they may be entitled to benefits in accordance with the Workers’ Compensation Act. The...
Workshops and Presentations
Workshops and Presentations
The conferences and workshops listed below are available to teachers entering various stages of their teaching career. If you would like more information on any of these please contact the NLTA office at 726-3223 or 1-800...
