Become an ESA Member!
Click below to fill out the ESA’s Membership Forms. Remember also to create your ATA account separately!
Why join the ESA?
Free or discounted access to ESA events
Enhance your undergraduate experience with social and athletic events (food, too!)
Build your teaching skills at professional development sessions
At select sessions, you can earn a certificate to add to your teaching portfolio - see PD tab for more info!
Volunteer opportunities with your student local
Discounts on food, school supplies, and hotels (at select locations)
What an ATA membership means for you:
Membership in a professional organization
Advice and consultation on professional matters
Information on current issues in education
Access to the ATA library
Receipt of ATA publications such as ATA Magazine
Free membership in ATA specialist councils (apply here!)
ATA Student Membership is required for Teachers’ Convention, which is mandatory for all winter-term AFX students
Membership card benefits from: City of Edmonton Recreation Centers, Eddie Bauer, Glass Bookshop, Mastermind Toys, Michaels, Staples, Eyecon, Telus World of Science; visit the ATA website for more info on how these benefits work!
ESA Membership Discounts!
SUB PHOTO - $5 off Passport Photos & all photo sessions; FREE Grad Photo sessions; $10 off grad photo sessions; Plus many other benefits (early 2027)
HEY ! I AM YOGOST - 10% off; 20% discount for group orders over 20 cups with free delivery
Dewey’s - Free order of chips & salsa (with purchase) at a table of 4 or more
Foodiebistro U of A - $2 off on signature Lemonade (All Sizes)
The Sherlock Holmes Pub Campus - 20% off
Wee Book Inn - 10% off
Szechuan Sweet Mango - 10% off
barBURRITO U of A - $2 off on all food
Notes
Students are not considered full members of the ATA. More information on ATA membership categories can be found here.
Additionally, ATA membership expires on August 31st annually. Students with an existing ATA account must renew their memberships after August 31st by signing into their ATA account and going to Your Account > Profile Update > Student Memberships.
You can contact esapres@ualberta.ca to opt out of automatically becoming an ESA/ATA member by October 31st, annually.