The purpose of this document is to support teachers in being consciously reflective of their professional autonomy as well as their rights and responsibilities as a teacher.
Development of this document articulates some best practices identified the Professional Issues Advisory Committee (PIAC) on the following topics:
- the value and purpose of public education
- the meaning, importance, and practice of teachers’ professional autonomy
- professional autonomy in terms of collective agreements and bargaining
- professional autonomy as it relates to the union’s priorities and commitments to reconciliation, solidarity, and social justice.
A SURT is also available for this lens.