Special Interest Groups
Joining a Special Interest Group
To accommodate the diversity of interests within the Council, members are invited to join one or more Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Most SIGs are organized around languages. Each SIG elects its own leadership and organizes its own activities with support from the Council. SIGs may choose to charge their members a nominal membership fee to cover administrative expenses. When joining the Council, teachers are invited to join one or more special interest groups.
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Current Special Interest Groups
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Arabic
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Chinese
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French as a Second Language
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German
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Intercultural
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Japanese
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Punjabi
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Spanish
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Ukrainian
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Polish
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Encuentro de Profesorado de Español de Alberta - May 2, 2026
Dear colleagues,
We look forward to welcoming you at the 2026 Encuentro de Profesorado de Español de Alberta, a full-day conference with professional learning open to all K-12 Alberta teachers and university professors of Spanish language and bilingual programs.
Date: Saturday, May 02, 2026
Time: 9:00-16:00
Location: Escuela Vista Grande
4145 – 46th Street
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 3C5
Fee: $30.00
With 20 sessions offered in English and Spanish, this is a great opportunity to learn from remarkable leaders in the field and explore a range of exciting topics.
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STEP 1: To reserve your spot and process payment, please visit https://www.studentquickpay.com/rdpsd/MyAccount/Main.aspx?webitemid=3111. Both individual and group payment options are available.
STEP 2: After completing payment, use the SCHED link below to select your sessions (SIMPLE VIEW) and create your personalized schedule for the day. If you are managing a group payment, please ensure the SCHED link is shared with every member of your group: https://encuentro2026.sched.com/
Please Note:
- Whenever possible, please use the same name and email address for both the payment form and your SCHED account. Please select sessions using only one SCHED account.
- Speakers and volunteers are exempt from payment and are welcome to attend sessions when they are not presenting or assisting with event operations. If this applies to you, please go directly to SCHED to choose your sessions (STEP 2).
- EPSB teachers: Email rita.sarrate@epsb.ca to sign up for a spot on the bus to and from Red Deer. First come first served.