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

Math Vocabulary - What Exactly is the Correct Term in Our New Math Grades 4-6?

Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

ECC - Salon 09

So many of the terms we use each day in mathematics classes are the very concepts we want our students to learn and make connections with. Using the appropriate terminology can provide clarity and consistency. Do your grade partners use the same language as you? Would students entering different math classrooms in your school hear the same language? Come and check out some of the math terminology we have for you to engage with.

Speakers

Chris Zarski

Chris is an Educational Consultant supporting Alberta teachers as a Designer of Professional Learning with the Central Alberta Regional Learning Consortium. She has served as a Teacher, Administrator, Curriculum Director of Curriculum, Examiner with Alberta Education, and Author... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre

Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 2 (Grades 4-6)
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Room Details ECC - Salon 09 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
Tags English, Division 2 (Grades 4-6)

9:00am MST

SHAKE UP YOUR OPERATIONAL FLUENCY - GAMES FOR PRIMARY ADDITION AND BEGINNING MULTIPLICATION

Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

ECC - Salon 12

Get ready to shake, shuffle and roll and learn our favorite operational fluency games and strategies for addition and early multiplication. Games and strategies will cover the following concepts: doubles, make ten, count on and back, commutative and associative properties of both + and -, square facts, using skip counting and patterns/number lines, building arrays. Games can be used whole class, small group or in centers and are easy to differentiate to meet the needs of all learners in your classroom. Handout will contain games, concept skill check lists for assessment and strategy pages. Come prepared to play!

Speakers

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars And One-Eyed Jacks Inc

Jane is author of the award winning Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks series of teacher resources - both for math and literacy. Jane has presented workshops across North America for over 30 years and has been a featured speaker at 100's of provincial, state, national and international conference... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre

Math, Learning Resources

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 1 (K- Grade 3)
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Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
Tags English, Division 1 (K- Grade 3)

10:15am MST

All Aboard for Algebra!

Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

ECC - Salon 09

Many of the Algebraic concepts that lived in junior high are now seen by and are engaging Division 2 students. Roll up your sleeves, one more time and dive into the manipulatives that can help us engage our learners in these algebraic concepts. Knowing ‘why’ we do what we do in algebra is very important to students making those valuable connections.

Speakers

Chris Zarski

Designer of Professional Learning, ARPDC

Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre

Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 2/3
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Room Details ECC - Salon 09 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
Tags English, Division 2/3

10:15am MST

Apprenons la division et les fractions en MANGEANT et en JOUANT! (3e à 6e)

Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

Aidez les élèves à comprendre la division et les fractions en utilisant de la nourriture, de la pâte à modeler, des rubans métriques et de l'argent ! Posez-leur des questions comme : Que se passe-t-il si nous partageons 6 pépites de chocolat entre 2 personnes ? Que se passe-t-il s'il y a 7 pépites à partager entre 2 personnes ? Une fois que les élèvess comprennent ces concepts, apprenez à les amener à travailler avec des nombres et des concepts plus grands.

Speakers

Sarah Melo

Sarah Melo est une enseignante de la 4e/5e année d’immersion à Winnipeg, Manitoba et une maman de trois enfants. Elle a sa maîtrise en mathématiques et son post-baccalauréat en counseling et elle a enseigné en Chine, au Japon et en Angleterre. Elle est la fondatrice de www.melomath4kids.ca... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Math, Francais

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus Division 2 (Grades 4-6)
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Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags French, Division 2 (Grades 4-6)

10:15am MST

CONNECTING THE DOTS - DOMINO MATH GAMES FOR WHOLE GROUP AND CENTER INSTRUCTION K - 3

Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

ECC - Salon 12

Dominoes are one of our student's favorite manipulatives, are easy to find and have the potential to teach so many math concepts. Come prepared to play and learn games that work on the following: counting, subitizing, patterns. operational fluency for +, -, x, place value 10's/1's to 100,10,1' to the 100 000's, graphing, multidigit operations. Handout will include gameboards, journal masters, ideas for differentiating the games will be provided throughout as well as management ideas to help focus and manage the play. Games learned in this session would be great to use at a family math games night.

Speakers

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars And One-Eyed Jacks Inc

Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre

Math, Early Childhood

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 1 (K- Grade 3)
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Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
Tags English, Division 1 (K- Grade 3)

11:30am MST

Cuisenaire Rods: The Math Manipulative You Can't Live Without

Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST

ECC - Salon 12

Cuisenaire rods, those multi-colored blocks often found tucked away in the back of classroom cupboards, are truly indispensable math manipulatives. In this interactive, hands-on session, discover how these versatile tools can transform your math teaching. Learn how to effectively use Cuisenaire rods to demonstrate the four operations, work with fractions and decimals, develop proportional reasoning and understanding, and enhance measurement and geometry activities. These rods are especially beneficial for learners with dyscalculia, helping them visualize mathematics in a concrete way. Join us to explore the endless possibilities of Cuisenaire rods and how to use them in your classroom on Monday.

Speakers

Kelli Holden

Kelli is a dedicated educator with extensive experience as a teacher, Numeracy Lead, and Numeracy Facilitator for Parkland School Division, working with students from K-9. Her passion lies in making math experiences accessible to all learners. She has a strong belief in the power... Read More →

Chairperson

Jo-Anne Stewardson

Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre

Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 1/2
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Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
Tags English, Division 1/2

11:30am MST

Math Intervention Made Easy with Cross-Number Puzzles

Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST

Westin - Centennial Room

Have you been struggling to determine why your students are unable to grasp basic numeracy concepts? This session will present the MathImagine Foundation’s Cross-Number puzzles based on extensive Math Recovery research and theory. As students work through the Cross-Number puzzles, you will be able to easily identify the concepts. Not only does it then become clear why they are “not getting it,” but more importantly, what needs to be done so they can move forward.

Speakers

Pamela Finnie

Pamela Finnie est une enseignante passionnée des STIM (sciences, technologie, ingénierie, maths) avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans le nord et le sud-ouest d'Edmonton. Elle a enseigné dans des écoles publiques et privées en anglais et en français, principalement de la 7e... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Math, Math

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 1 (K- Grade 3)
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Room Details Westin - Centennial Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
Tags English, Division 1 (K- Grade 3)

12:45pm MST

La résolution de problèmes en manipulant!

Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

Est-ce que vous avez des élèves qui ne savent pas comment résoudre les problèmes? En jouant avec les manipulatifs, en discutant en grand groupe et en pratiquant avec une méthode systématique, tous les élèves peuvent apprendre comment résoudre les problèmes en même temps. Les problèmes peuvent être différenciés pour tous les niveaux des élèves très facilement. Les thèmes abordés seraient l’argent, les fractions, les millilitres/litres, les grammes/kilogrammes et le temps. Les liens des vidéos seraient fournis.

Speakers

Sarah Melo

Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Math, Francais

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus Division 2 (Grades 4-6)
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Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags French, Division 2 (Grades 4-6)

2:00pm MST

Les 10 meilleures activités en numératie destinées aux élèves en prématernelle et maternelle

Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Westin - Leduc Room

Soyez des nôtres lors de notre session interactive des 10 meilleures activités destinées aux élèves en prématernelle et maternelle. Ces activités sont faciles à introduire, interdisciplinaires, peu coûteuses et amusantes ! Vous serez en mesure de les utiliser en salle de classe dès le lendemain.

Speakers

Pamela Finnie

Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus Pre-K (Early Childhood)
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Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
Tags French, Pre-K (Early Childhood)

2:00pm MST

STEM Stations - Engaging students in authentic learning and collaboration in Science and Math.

Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

ECC - Salon 12

Do you want to have more one-on-one time with your students while teaching them how to work independently and provide meaningful hands-on activities? Come and see how you can utilize stations to build collaborative and exploratory learning opportunities in Math and Science. Amanda Green and Megan Zaremba will share their passion for learning and how they make their lessons fun and interactive. You will walk away with resources and tips on running stations that are simple and can be implemented in your classrooms later this week! Although they primarily teach junior high in English, some ideas and resources will be available in French and applicable to other grade levels

Speakers

Amanda Green

Teacher, Science Council

Amanda's spark for science ignited at an early age exploring nature with her family and grew into a flame for space exploration as she followed Canada's journey skyward. She teaches Junior High STEM classes in both English and French in Beaumont, Alberta. Alongside her colleague Julie... Read More →

Megan Zaremba

Megan has been teaching grade 9 Math and Science in Beaumont, Alberta for four years. During that time, she has enjoyed helping students find their own version of success and inspiring them to always try their best. With a passion for exploring, Megan continues to try new things in... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre

Math, Science-sciences

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
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Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
Tags English, All Grades