Update Regarding ATA Labour Action - October 17
Re. Strike Update
Dear Families,
The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) have resumed bargaining at the table. While the two provincial groups continue to work toward a resolution, classes remain cancelled and schools remain closed. We will provide further updates as information becomes available.
The Government of Alberta has introduced a range of supports—from learning resources to financial supports to family programming for the duration of the teacher labour action. These are designed to help families navigate the challenges they are currently facing.
Financial Support
The Government of Alberta recently announced that they have opened a *Parent Portal Account for families to claim a $30.00 per child/per day credit for children under 12 years of age.
*Please note that this account is NOT the same as your Black Gold School Division PowerSchool parent portal account.*
For further information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/parent-supports-during-school-closure#jumplinks-2
Complex Care Needs
Alberta’s government is providing additional financial support for those with active Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) agreements who are affected by the strike.
Families of children with active FSCD agreements who are enrolled in schools affected by the strike will be eligible for the following supports:
- $30 per child per instructional day for children 12 and under
- $60 per child per instructional day for children 13 years and older
While families will be asked to provide their child’s FSCD File ID number, found on their FSCD agreement, a separate application process is not required.
This funding is in addition to the previously announced Parent Payment Program, which provides $30 per instructional day for children 12 and under who are enrolled in a school impacted by teacher labour action.
Families of children aged 12 and under with active FSCD agreements are eligible for an additional $30 per child per school day. Combined with payments through the Parent Payment Program, this totals up to $300 per five-day school week.
We will continue to share updates and helpful information on our website at www.blackgold.ca/Labour-Action-Updates.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Our goal remains the same: to ensure that when classes resume, we can return to learning environments that are caring, engaging, and focused on student success.
With appreciation,
Black Gold School Division