Takeaways from the 2023 Legislative Session (So Far)
March 13, 2023
The dust is settling around the 2023 Regular Legislative Session. We are beginning to get an idea of what the outcomes will be. Many of
ATF is a professional, progressive union that represents all licensed teachers and Essential and Related Service Educators in the Albuquerque Public Schools.
The Albuquerque Teachers Federation (ATF) is committed to improving the conditions of teaching and learning in our public schools while advancing the causes of social justice and democracy for our members, students and the ABQ community.
The dust is settling around the 2023 Regular Legislative Session. We are beginning to get an idea of what the outcomes will be. Many of
Most sites have received preliminary budget documents and are starting conversations with Instructional Councils about priorities for 2023-2024. Last year APS and ATF agreed to support Instructional Councils with a standardized budget template to help you in working with school budgets. You can download the template here. Please share it widely among all staff.
What would I do if our union could decide how to spend $371 million? I would focus on two initiatives.
First: Ensure that the SEG has sufficient funding for discretionary local programs and priorities.
Second: More adult time for educators to learn, plan and prepare. Collaboration has been proven to improve student outcomes.
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The Albuquerque Teachers Federation offers FOUR levels of support for teachers and librarians writing the Professional Development Dossier (PDD).
Thanks to our support program, APS is one of the top districts in the nation for the number of Board Certified teachers.
The ATF Educator Focused Conversations cadre invites our fellow educators to join us in conversations that focus on a range of current educational issues that intersect with Social Emotional Learning, such as restorative practices, educator self-care, community building, equity, and trauma
Are you finding yourself completely flabbergasted with managing behaviors? You’re not alone and we’re here to help! Does this sound familiar?
Make your well being a priority and join Tracy Nichols, Teacher-Librarian, for a blissful hour of SEL…for you! Educators, your social and emotional wellness correlates directly with your students’ welfare. The “Breathe For Change” program sets out to put educators’ health and wellness at the center by providing amazingly effective strategies to improve wellbeing. Participants will leave with a greater sense of well-being, as well as a toolkit of SEL techniques and games you can easily incorporate in the classroom.
Have a question? Want to find out more about an upcoming class? Need to contact a union representative? Whatever’s on your mind…we’d love to hear from you!
The Albuquerque Teachers Federation (ATF) is committed to improving the conditions of teaching and learning in our public schools while advancing the causes of social justice and democracy for our members, students and the ABQ community.
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