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What do you appreciate about your role as delegate in EATA? “I am very grateful to the national associations I represent for this assignment and recognition. I am honored to represent my Associations and my Country in the EATA Council, together with my colleague Mara. I like to discuss with colleagues from other Countries and this allows me to live […]

This article in the EATA Newsletter reflects the thoughtful work of the Taskforce on Social Commitment over the past year. Between Council 2023 and Council 2024, the Taskforce came together to explore how to give meaningful life to EATA’s shared mission and values. One of the outcomes is a three-part article offering a rich blend of theory, reflection, and vision: […]

Recently, EATA’s Communications Committee met with members of the DEIA Task Force to explore how communication can better reflect and support principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. It was a rich and thought-provoking exchange, skillfully guided by DEIA representatives John Fleming and Lana Koval, who led the committee through a process of reflection and dialogue. The conversation touched on […]

Following the recent CC+DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility) meeting, we’re happy to announce the installation of a new Accessibility Menu on our website. This step is part of our ongoing commitment to making our community more inclusive, welcoming, and accessible to everyone. The Accessibility Menu is designed to support a wide range of needs and preferences. With just one […]

 “To clarify the length of recordings for the CTA oral exam PTSC has re-worded the handbook to read that each recorded segment must be between 4-6 minutes long. “

Dear members, here are some PTSC news regarding exams: 📖1. PTSC have decided to follow the example set by ITAA/IBOC regarding the TA101 teach for the TSTA exam. This means that the TSTA candidate will have a total of 10 mins to demonstrate interactive teaching and responding to questions, ensuring that they competently demonstrate knowledge of the topic received. 📖2. […]

Following the introduction of the TEW Coordinator, we would now like to present another key EATA role: the EATA Exceptions and Expansions Officer, currently held by Bev Gibbons from the UK. So, what does the Exceptions and Expansions Officer do? “He/she grants EXCEPTIONS (when a TSTA or PTSTA or a CTATS and a trainee want to sign a training contract […]

In this series on EATA ethical principles, we are introducing the core principles that guide our work… “We believe that every person is able of self-determination – each individual is free to decide his or her own future within the national laws of their country, and with due consideration of the needs of self and others.”

We are delighted to introduce a new series of interviews between the EATA Ethics Advisor, Sabine Blumenstein, and the EATA Newsletter Editor, Eva van der Randen. What can you expect? “In this series, we will delve into the intricacies of her role and the ethical landscape she navigates with such dedication and insight. In the first part of our series, […]