NCTCA 2025: Full Schedule

EVENTBRITE (PRE-REGISTERED SESSIONS) -- Get your tickets here!
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 9th at 7PM
- EVENTBRITE IS THE ONLY WAY TO SECURE YOUR SPACE IN A PRE-REG SESSION!
- ONLY add a pre-registered session to your schedule on Sched if you have purchased your Eventbrite ticket.
- Sales end Monday, January 27 at 12PM

Wednesday Social - KARAOKE NIGHT!!
Location: The Westin Hotel - Devonian Room
Time: 7PM - 10PM
Appetizers will be provided throughout the evening.

2025 Tours
Art Gallery of Alberta
"Guided Tour": Thursday February 8th 9:30AM - 11:00AM
"Guided Tour": Friday February 9th 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Telus World of Science - Edmonton
Thursday February 8th PM

Fort Edmonton Park
Thursday, February 6th 9AM - 3PM
Friday, February 7th 9AM - 3PM

Muttart Conservatory
Thursday, February 6th 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Friday, February 7th 9AM - 10AM

Royal Alberta Museum
FRENCH Classroom: Thursday, February 6th 9:30AM - 11AM
ENGLISH Classroom: Thursday, February 6th 1PM - 2:30PM
FRENCH Tour: Friday, February 7th 9:30AM - 11AM
ENGLISH Tour: Friday, February 7th 1PM - 2:30PM

2025 Partners In Education Luncheon with Scott Ervin -- Get your ticket here!
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 9th 2024 at 7PM
10:30AM Doors open
11:15AM Program begins
11:30AM Scott Ervin to speak
12:15PM Lunch will be served

2025 Venues:

The Westin Edmonton: 10135 100 St. NW
Edmonton Convention Centre: 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Saville Community Sports Centre: 11610 65 Ave, NW, Edmonton
Art Gallery of Alberta: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Offsite locations: There are numerous offsite locations which all require an Eventbrite ticket. All Attendees with an Eventbrite ticket will be emailed directly with a location address.

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9:00am MST

ARTA and the ARTA Benefit Plans - Looking Ahead to New ADVENTURES "Presented by Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association

Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Westin - Manitoba Room

If you are considering retirement within the next five years, then you’ve got some big decisions just around the corner. Make sure you’re ready for them! This presentation will go over everything you need to know about the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA), including programs and perks available to members and, of course, the nationally acclaimed Health Benefit Plans, complete with information on all the health, travel, and dental benefits ARTA offers. A current retired teacher will provide important points to consider before making the leap into retirement and will touch on some retirement lessons they’ve learned from experience. Join us to discover how ARTA can give you the support you need to begin this new, exciting adventure.

Speakers

Jennifer Hope

Manager of Marketing and Promotions, Alberta Retired Teachers' Assocation

Deb has been an active member of ARTA and Elk Island Retired Teachers’ Association (EIRTA), her local branch, since 2012. She has served on many ARTA committees and served as EIRTA vice president before assuming her current role as ARTA President, where she works to help members... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Retired Teachers

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
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Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

ATRF Your Pension Essentials

Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Westin - Manitoba Room

This presentation is designed specifically for teachers that have recently joined the plan. It provides a general overview of the plan, including information about pension contributions, maintaining your spouse/beneficiary information, the eligibility requirements for a pension, purchasing leaves of absences and substitute service, and transferring service with another pension plan.

Speakers

Linda Lau

Pension Counsellor, Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF)

A Pension counsellor with the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF).

Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

General Interest / Intérêt Général, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
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Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

ATRF Steps to Receiving Your Pension

Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST

Westin - Manitoba Room

This presentation is designed for teachers who are planning to retire during the current year or within the next few years. It provides detailed information about deciding to retire, the Steps to Retirement process and forms, the pension options, and post-retirement considerations.

Speakers

Linda Lau

Pension Counsellor, Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF)

A Pension counsellor with the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF).

Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

General Interest / Intérêt Général, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
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Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

ASEBP Benefit Overview Presentation

Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST

Westin - Manitoba Room

Whether you are a new covered member or not, this session can help you learn about the wide range of benefits, programs and services we offer. In this presentation you will discover how to get the most from your coverage, our different tools and platforms, the benefits of spending accounts and more!

Speakers

Megan Jones-Ponce

Benefit Specialist, ASEBP

The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) is more than health insurance—we’re health champions. We provide sustainable, holistic health benefits, programs and services and are there to support you and your employer throughout your personal and workplace wellness journeys... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Health - CALM / Santé, Health - CALM / Santé

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
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Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

ASEBP MyRetiree Plan Presentation

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Westin - Manitoba Room

Retirement can no doubt be both exciting and daunting. Between all the paperwork and planning, let us make one of the items on your checklist a little easier! During this presentation, you will learn the ins and outs of your health benefits during retirement. From eligibility requirements to different types of coverage, ASEBP has got you covered—literally.

Speakers

Megan Jones-Ponce

Benefit Specialist, ASEBP

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Health - CALM / Santé, Health - CALM / Santé

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
format Tables
Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
Tags English, All Grades