The Council's Vision and Mission...             

We promote, support, and celebrate cultural and linguistic diversity

The council strives to action this vision through its mission, which is to: 

  • enable Alberta teachers to become more aware of issues concerning culture and second languages education.
  • enhance the knowledge, skills and understanding of teachers in the areas of second language and culture studies through both inservice and preservice education.
  • disseminate information about existing practices, programs, and resources in second languages and intercultural education.
  • encourage research that will result in the development and dissemination of innovative practices, programs and resources in second languages and intercultural education. provide advice and expertise to the Alberta Teachers' Association on learning and working conditions, curricula and teacher preparation as related to second languages and intercultural education.
  • act through the Alberta Teachers' Association as an advocate for the enhancement and promotion of second languages and intercultural education.