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Teacher Advisory Council

The Teacher Advisory Council provides teachers a direct opportunity to discuss education topics with the Minister of Education and Childcare.

Applications for the Teacher Advisory Council are now open. 

The deadline to apply is February 13, 2026.

Overview

The Teacher Advisory Council (TAC) is a forum for current, certificated Kindergarten to Grade 12 teachers and teacher leaders with a broad range of experiences and diverse views from across Alberta. Council members provide the Minister of Education and Childcare with key insights, suggestions and perspectives on key education topics.

Purpose

The Teacher Advisory Council:

  • offers diverse perspectives on key education priorities and emerging topics relevant to Alberta’s education system
  • fosters open and respectful dialogue between the Minister of Education and Childcare and Alberta teachers
  • continues to build healthy and strong partnerships between Alberta teachers and the government
  • enhances the government's ability to understand and serve the growth needs of schools and students in Alberta

Issues related to collective bargaining negotiations will not be discussed by the Teacher Advisory Council.

Membership

The Teacher Advisory Council consists of up to 15 members representing different geographical locations, job functions and roles and teaching experience to reflect Alberta schools and the communities they serve.

Each member is selected to serve a term of up to 18 months aligned with the school year; members may be eligible for re-appointment. Meetings will be convened as-needed online, outside of school hours on weekday evenings during the months of September to June. Meetings will not exceed 90 minutes in duration.

Eligibility

Teachers and teacher leaders active in schools in Alberta can apply online.

How to apply

To apply for the Teacher Advisory Council:

Step 1

Read the position profile on the Public Agency Secretariat's page.

Step 2

Follow the link to complete the application.

The deadline to apply is February 13, 2026.

Selection process

The recruitment and selection process is being managed by the Public Agency Secretariat, the government body that coordinates the recruitment process for public agencies, boards and commissions. Representation on the council will include geographical location, school authority, teaching experience.

Final decisions on membership will be made by the Minister of Education and Childcare.

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Contact

Connect with TAC:
Email: [email protected]