We are a specialist council of the Alberta Teacher's Association.
The ATA Council for Inclusive Education (CIE) provides its members with increased knowledge and understanding of students with exceptional and diverse needs through professional development, communication and policy.
04/26/2026
📣 Save the Date!
The CIE is excited to announce our upcoming conference happening May 28–29 at the River Cree Resort & Casino! 🎉
We’re busy planning an inspiring couple of days filled with learning, connection, and collaboration. Stay tuned to our social media channels and website for all the details coming soon!
You won’t want to miss this! ✨
03/29/2026
Inclusive Chronicles is back! 🎙️✨
A brand new episode of Tips and Tricks for Inclusion in Alberta just dropped—packed with practical ideas and inspiration for supporting all learners. 💡💛
Give it a listen and let us know your biggest takeaway! 👇
03/28/2026
Join us for the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Council for Inclusive Education 💙
The AGM is an opportunity to come together as a community of educators who are passionate about inclusive education. Hear updates on the council’s work, celebrate the impact of this past year, and be part of important conversations that help shape the future of inclusive practices in our schools.
Whether you’re already involved or just beginning your journey in inclusive education, this is a welcoming space to connect, learn, and have your voice heard. There are also opportunities to get involved in leadership and support the ongoing work of the council.
We would love to see you there! ✨
03/06/2026
Did you know….
ATA Specialist Councils are turning 65!
In honour of this anniversary, if you renew your current council membership or sign-up for any new councils before April 17th, you will be entered to win $650, courtesy of Belairdirect. The more councils you’re in, the better your odds of winning!
Sign up at:
https://abteach.cc/SpecialistCouncils
The countdown is over! 🎙️
Over the last few weeks, CIE executive members have been hosting local events across the province sharing a sneak peek of our upcoming podcast series — The Station Rotation & UDL with Catlin Tucker . We’ve loved connecting with so many of you (and yes… giving away books along the way 😉).
Tomorrow at 9:00 AM our FIRST episode drops!
Didn’t make it to a local event? No worries — you can still join the fun! You’ll find CIE execs at CATCA, PDTCA, and SWTCA this week, and we’re giving away one copy of the book at each conference 📚
Your challenge:
Find an exec — President Jennifer Lacourse, Conference Director Cathy Wiederick, or Communications Officer Kelsey Bagnall — snap a photo with us, and tag CIE!
We can’t wait to meet you and celebrate learning together 💛
CATCA PDTCA SWTCA
✨ Meet our Secretary & Webmaster! ✨
Keeping us organized, informed, and connected behind the scenes 👏
From meeting notes to keeping our online spaces running smoothly, we’d be lost without them.
We’re so lucky to have this human on the CIE exec 💛
Drop a 👋 or some love in the comments!
Introducing the dynamic CIE Executive members: Jennifer and Cathy! Jennifer, our esteemed president, is eagerly anticipating meeting you at our Red Deer event on January 29th at State and Main North. Meanwhile, Cathy, our enthusiastic Conference Director, is excited to connect with you this Friday, January 23rd, at the Cat and Fiddle pub in Calgary. We look forward to seeing you there!
01/20/2026
The Council for Inclusive Education is excited to announce that we will be hosting several local events across the province to celebrate the launch of our upcoming Bookclub Podcast! Join us for these mini launch parties where we’ll be giving away two copies of “The Station Rotation & UDL” by Catlin Tucker at each event. Bring a friend along, and you’ll receive an extra ballot for the book draw! The CIE will also provide some shareable appetizers and a drink for everyone who attends.
Our event in Calgary is scheduled for January 23rd, 2026, starting at 3:00-5:00PM at Cat and Fiddle pub. We can’t wait to see all of our wonderful CIE members at these exciting events!
01/16/2026
The Council for Inclusive Education is excited to announce that we will be hosting several local events across the province to celebrate the launch of our upcoming Bookclub Podcast! Join us for these mini launch parties where we’ll be giving away two copies of “The Station Rotation & UDL” by Catlin Tucker at each event. Bring a friend along, and you’ll receive an extra ballot for the book draw! The CIE will also provide some shareable appetizers and a drink for everyone who attends.
Our event in Fort Mac is scheduled for January 29th, 2026, starting at 4:30 PM at State and Main North. We can’t wait to see all of our wonderful CIE members at these exciting events!
01/15/2026
The Council for Inclusive Education is excited to announce that we will be hosting several local events across the province to celebrate the launch of our upcoming Bookclub Podcast! Join us for these mini launch parties where we’ll be giving away two copies of “The Station Rotation & UDL” by Catlin Tucker at each event. Bring a friend along, and you’ll receive an extra ballot for the book draw! The CIE will also provide some shareable appetizers and a drink for everyone who attends.
Our event in Fort Mac is scheduled for January 30th, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM at Kicking Horse Saloon. We can’t wait to see all of our wonderful CIE members at these exciting events