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

Rock your Yoga level one

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

Westin - Strathcona Room

Are you new to yoga? Are you interested in developing purposeful body breaks that are tailed to energy cultivation, energy regulation or simply a reset when Monday arrives? This session is one hour of movement for the teacher who needs a body break and teaches classes who are also in need of movement. No experience is needed- bring a mat, athletic clothing and a water bottle.

Speakers

Kendra Silk

Teacher, Redeemer

This one-hour yoga session is for the teacher who requires a body break at convention. It is designed to assist those who are new to practice to have a safe space for questions and feedback on the structure of each pose. Attendees will leave with several 5 min body breaks that they... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Physical Education / Éducation Physique

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
format Open space with chairs around perimeter
Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Rock your Yoga with friends level two

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

Westin - Strathcona Room

This one-hour yoga session is for the teacher who requires a body break at convention. It is designed to assist those who are ready to challenge themselves and try partner lifts/holds. Bring a friend! In our post Covid society some of us and our students have forgotten what safe touch and the benefits of collaboration. This session will get you moving and supporting each other. Please bring a buddy and learn some great ways to release stress and get a great workout.

Speakers

Kendra Silk

Teacher, Redeemer

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

Physical Education / Éducation Physique, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
format Open space with chairs around perimeter
Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

The Arctic Experience: Goota's Journey Through Inuit Traditions

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

Westin - Strathcona Room

Rooted in the land-based resources of the North, Inuit traditions and culture flourished despite the unforgiving Arctic climate. Demonstrating incredible resilience and ingenuity, the Inuit have a rich history that Goota enthusiastically shares through her vivid storytelling and genuine Inuit artifacts.

Speakers

Goota Desmarais

Inuit Education

Goota Desmarais, from Cape Dorset, Nunavut, experienced a unique upbringing, spending winters in a modern Inuit settlement and summers in a traditional camp. Now residing in Sherwood Park, Alberta, she stays connected to her heritage through regular visits. Through her business, Inuit... Read More →

Chairperson

Nicole Lueke

Director of Communication, North Central Teachers' Convention

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

Indigenous Education, Social Studies / Études sociales

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
format Open space with chairs around perimeter
Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Trickster Theatre Presents: Storytelling

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

Westin - Strathcona Room

Over the course of this hour, you'll see Trickster Theatres process for teaching Storytelling through theatre- condensing our usual 2 day work-shop into a 1 hour interactive to show the method of bringing stories to life. This theatre method involves getting students actively on their feet to act out the stories themselves, promoting creativity. Alex from Trickster Theatre shows the process of bringing story telling to life in a fun, interactive way. With years of experience in Theatre for Young Audiences, Trickster gets kids on their feet and active. In this Session, Alex will show how Trickster Theatre is adding an interactive program to teaching Storytelling which increases students retention by having the students animate the images to develop the story. Applicable for Kindergarten through Grade 6!

Speakers

Alex Allen

A local Calgarian artist, with years of experience both in theater and childcare, Alex is a seasoned TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Actor and presenter, working with Trickster Theatre to bring their programs directly to schools. Mostly working with youths from Kindergarten to grade... Read More →

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

Fine Arts, Language Arts / Arts Langagier

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 1/2
format Open space with chairs around perimeter
Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
Tags English, Division 1/2

2:00pm MST

Trickster Theatre Presents: Science Through Theatre

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

Westin - Strathcona Room

Over the course of this hour, you'll see Trickster Theatres process for teaching the new K-6 Science Curriculum through theatre- condensing our usual 2 day work-shop into a 1 hour interactive to show the method of bringing the science to life. This theatre method involves getting students actively on their feet to act out the science themselves. Alex from Trickster Theatre shows the process of bringing science learning to life in a fun, interactive way. With years of experience in Theatre for Young Audiences, Trickster gets kids on their feet and active, acting out the science in a memorable way. In this Session, Alex will show how Trickster Theatre is tackling the New Science Curriculum, adding an interactive program to teaching Science which increases students retention by having the students animate the scientific concepts. Starting with looking at your Organizing Idea and Guiding Questions, this program involves an easy and fun way to approach science, with the entirety of the new science curriculum available. But the best part? Alex is gonna show how Trickster can go over an entire Unit in Two Days! Applicable for Kindergarten through Grade 6 and customizable for classes.

Speakers

Alex Allen

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

Science-sciences, Fine Arts

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 1/2
format Open space with chairs around perimeter
Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
Tags English, Division 1/2