:  Professional Development

From the day you're hired
until you retire,
your union is here to help you
grow and advance

The Albuquerque Teachers Federation and the ATF Teacher Leadership Foundation work to provide comprehensive professional support for teachers and educational professionals throughout their careers. We offer a variety of different professional opportunities:

- New Teacher Orientation, with a variety of workshops to help new teachers get ready for the beginning of the year

- A variety of workshops on topics like Classroom Management, Managing Anti-Social Behavior, Thinking Math, and more

- A range of support for the Professional Development Dossier, from overview sessions that explain the process to small groups that support you and give you feedback on your work

- Support for experienced teachers who wish to become National Board Certified teachers

- Symposiums three times per semester, focused on a relevant professional issu

Watch your mailbox at school for flyers advertising various professional opportunities, and visit this Web site (www.atfunion.org) for current information!