Become an ESA Member!
Click below to fill out the ESA’s Google Form. 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 Membeship 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!
Hexagon Cafe: 10% off coffee *only in Edmonton
SUBphoto: $5 off passport photos, headshots, and grad sessions. *excluding all specials
The Buckingham: 15% off regular-priced food + priority entrance before 9:30 pm
Leopolds Tavern: 10% off *excluding all specials
Yelo'd Ice Cream & Bake Shoppe: Buy one get one - cup or cone *up to $6.50 value
Metro Cinema (109th street): 2-for-1 movie tickets * only available for September 2023
The Pint Public House & Beercade: 20% off regular-priced food *seperate VIP card required to receive the discount, can be picked up from the ESA office
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.