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EVENTBRITE (PRE-REGISTERED SESSIONS) -- Get your tickets here!
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 9th at 7PM
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- 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:
  1. The Westin Edmonton: 10135 100 St. NW
  2. Edmonton Convention Centre: 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
  3. Saville Community Sports Centre: 11610 65 Ave, NW, Edmonton
  4. Art Gallery of Alberta: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
  5. 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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Audience: All Grades clear filter
Thursday, February 6
 

9:00am MST

Conference Day 1 Opening Remarks
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am MST
ECC - Hall D
tbd
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  General Interest / Intérêt Général, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Is it That Easy? Using Quizizz to Support a Self-Paced Learning Environment
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Devonian Room
Supporting a classroom of diverse learners is one of the biggest challenges that teachers face. Let’s explore how to effectively leverage Quizizz to create engaging and personalized learning experiences for students, freeing up opportunities for teachers to offer one-on-one support and deeper learning challenges for students rather than focusing on direct teaching content. Join in for a hands-on session where you'll learn how to: - Create quizzes that rock: Discover tips and tricks for making quizzes that are both fun and informative. - Differentiate like a pro: Learn how to tailor your quizzes to meet the needs of all your students. - Track progress and provide feedback: Use Quizizz to monitor student progress and offer personalized support. - Foster collaboration and teamwork: Explore how Quizizz can promote collaborative learning. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, this session will give you practical strategies to incorporate Quizizz into your self-paced learning environment. Let's make learning a blast together!
Speakers
avatar for Meagan Alfano

Meagan Alfano

Meagan brings a decade of educational experience, most recently igniting middle schoolers' passion for STEM in Alberta, Canada. A Google Certified Innovator, she uses design thinking to create real-world, community-driven STEM experiences. Coding, Micro:bit, Makey Makey, 3D modeling... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Devonian Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Assessment / Évaluation, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Devonian Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 240 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Le filet de sécurité des enseignants : droits et protection dont vous bénéficiez
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
Au fil des ans, l’ATA a réussi à mettre en place un filet de sécurité pour les enseignants et leurs familles. Cette présentation fournit un aperçu des congés de maladie et autres types de congés prévus dans la convention collective, des prestations d’invalidité de longue durée, de l’assurance-vie, d’autres dispositions des régimes d’avantages sociaux, ainsi que des prestations de retraite et de décès auxquels les enseignants ont droit. Cette présentation agrémentée d’une touche d’humour est destinée aux enseignants d’une section locale afin de leur transmettre des renseignements pertinents d’une grande importance concernant les avantages et prestations auxquels ils ont droit.
Speakers
avatar for ATA Staff Officer

ATA Staff Officer

Danny Maas, Executive Staff Officer
TBD
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

9:00am MST

Using AI to Enhance Human-Centered Work
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
Join this workshop to explore strategies that leverage AI to enhance communication and connection. We will explore the intersection of AI and our social and emotional world, professional considerations for leveraging AI tools for human-centered work, and versatile strategies that work with a variety of AI tools. Participants are encouraged to bring a device, such as a laptop or tablet, for the hands-on activities included in this workshop.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Grassick

Dan Grassick

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
TBD
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Decoding the Psychoeducational Assessment: What Does it All Mean?
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 04
Psychoeducational (or ed psych) assessments are important pieces of information for teachers, but so much of the data is often told in a different language. How do we decode the assessment reports and use them to inform planning for students? This session will give teachers a better sense of the data sources and information within an ed psych, and how they can apply it to supporting their students within the classroom and the larger school. The goal of this session is to leave teachers feeling more confident in understanding how to use ed psych data.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Stankov

Jill Stankov

Registered Provisional Psychologist, Thrive Teen Therapy
Jill Stankov is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with Thrive Teen Therapy in Edmonton. Armed with 5 years of teaching experience and a Masters in Counselling and Applied Psychology Jill left the junior high classroom for counselling private practice in 2022. Her main areas of... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

The new 2SLGBTQIA+ Perspectives 7-8-9 option course: Lessons from its Creation and its 1st year in the Classroom
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Room D2
In the Spring of 2023 St. Albert Public Schools, with the aid and consultation of organizations across Canada, created what is believed to be the first 2SLGBTQIA+ Option Course in the country. In February 2024 2SLGBTQIA+ Perspectives 7-8-9 launched. Come and speak to several of the teachers, administrators and consultants who helped to shape and teach the course, and learn about the highs and lows of the first year of running a brand new junior high class.
Speakers
avatar for Cory Albrecht

Cory Albrecht

Cory Albrecht (he/him) is currently a principal at WD Cuts Junior High. He has spent over 25 years with St. Albert Public Schools and has been an administrator at all levels of schooling K-12. He strives to create safe and welcoming schools where all students are celebrated. In 2023... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Tripp

Matthew Tripp

Matt Tripp (he/him) is an eighteen-year educator and has been an administrator for the last eight years at both the elementary and junior high levels. Currently, he is the Principal of Ronald Harvey Elementary School. Throughout his education career, Matt has been an advocate for... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Wiens

Andrew Wiens

Andrew (he/him) is currently the lead teacher for the GSA at W. D. Cuts Jr. High in St. Albert, a member of the SOGI group for St. Albert Public Schools, and has been running GSA's in one form or another since 2009. Andrew is one of the co-chairs for the St. Albert Local No. 73 Rainbow... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Room D2 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, DEHR
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Room D2 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

(K-12) Developing Physical Literacy through Dance
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Saville - Dance Studio
Bring your PEW program to life with dances that foster physical literacy and develop fundamental movements skills (FMS)! Learn an engaging and interACTIVE teaching style that uses simple moves from a variety of music styles (Hip-Hop, Urban, Ballroom, Bollywood, Jazz/Funk) and sports themes (basketball, volleyball, baseball) to address all four Elements of Physical Literacy (physical, affective, cognitive & behavioral) and use a simple formula to create your own dances that will keep students ACTIVE while they develop FMS!
Speakers
avatar for Danielle Fraser

Danielle Fraser

Teacher and Consultant, PL3Y Education Edmonton & Red Deer
Danielle Fraser is a K-12 teacher who specializes in Physical Education and Inclusion Support. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Education. Over the years, she has taught in BC and Alberta, and has present in Canada... Read More →
avatar for Amy Wesolowsky

Amy Wesolowsky

Amy is a current educator and dance studio owner and instructor. Amy earned her Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta in 2011, and became an ADAPT certified instructor in tap and jazz in 2018. In addition to being a DANCEPL3Y instructor for adults and kids, Amy is certified... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Saville - Dance Studio Saville Community Sports Centre
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, General Interest / Intérêt Général

9:00am MST

Pastel Perfection: Mastering Chalk and Oil Pastels Techniques
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $12.00
Capacity: 30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Get ready to delve into the world of chalk and oil pastels with an exciting workshop that will elevate your art projects. Unleash your students' creativity as they create a stunning Alberta landscape using a 1-point perspective and bring vibrant watermelon still to life. The difficulty level can be tailored to suit the grade level being taught. By the end, you'll have three completed projects and access to step-by-step instructional PowerPoint presentations and links to the YouTube instructional videos. This workshop has a $10 art supply fee for all grade levels. Get ready to ignite your students' passion for art!
Speakers
avatar for Izabella Orzelski

Izabella Orzelski

Fine Arts Council
Izabella, an accomplished artist and educator, holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art and a Ph.D. in education from the University of Alberta. Her contributions to art education have been recognized with the Winspear Fund Grant and the Dahesh Museum Award in New York. She is... Read More →
Chairperson
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Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Experiments, Videos, Stories: Explore STEM Resources For All Grades
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
Energy. Climate change. The environment. The future. All important and of concern for many students. We’re here to help bring them into the classroom! Join Valerie Miller, PhD, of Future Energy Systems to learn about the University of Alberta’s world-leading research that will help Canada transition to a low net carbon economy, and explore educational resources produced by the program, available for free and ranging from kindergarten to high school content. Try some of our demos, explore classroom activities, games, and videos, find connections with our free children’s book series, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems
Valerie Miller (she/her) is the Outreach and Engagement Lead for Future Energy Systems and has a PhD in land reclamation from the University of Alberta. Valerie supports personnel to share research with audiences through opportunities like tours, videos, books, talks, and in-person/online... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

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
avatar for ARTA Representatives

ARTA Representatives

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
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

When Helping Hurts: An overview of compassion fatigue
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 01
Giving your best self and skillset to others all day is one of the most rewarding and powerful things you can do in your career…and it is also exhausting, and sometimes even heart-breaking. When you work in the “helping” professions, the costs of caring can take their toll. This session explores these costs and the continuum of how they can affect us, what to watch for in yourself and your colleagues, and ways to restore and recover as we continue the important work of reading, writing, arithmetic…and relationship.
Speakers
avatar for Ariel Haubrich

Ariel Haubrich

Consultant/ Trainer/ Private Practitioner, Learning Network
Ariel Haubrich works in school & community mental health as a counsellor and program manager, and also as a consultant, presenter and private practitioner with government, businesses, teams and individuals working toward personal and organizational development. She is a Certified... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Admin / Leadership
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Create Calm in your Classroom with Sound
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - BC Room
We live in a noisy, stressful world. Science proves that sound affects mind and body – often generating stress and discomfort - whether we realize it or not. In this session, learn how sound impacts the body and mind. Discover what sounds you can use to bring peace and calm into the classroom to make you and your students more comfortable… and improve learning.
Speakers
avatar for Tina Thrussel

Tina Thrussel

Facilitator, Best U Can B Inc
Tina Thrussell has been facilitating impactful, interactive, personal expansion experiences for 19+ years. Her light-hearted energy and contagious enthusiasm have contributed to her reputation as The Feel Good Lady. This deep lover of life has inspired thousands of people over the... Read More →
Chakra Toning Chart pdf
Create Calm with Sound handout pdf
Summary Create Calm with Sound pdf
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie, Learning Resources
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Kairos Blanket Exercise
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room
This participatory workshop will help participants understand how colonization of the land we now know as Canada has impacted the people who lived here long before settlers arrived. Through this exercise, participants will explore the nation to nation relationship between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous in Canada, how this relationship has been damaged over the years, and how they can work toward Reconciliation.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly

Teacher, Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools
Talk to me about technology, education, new apps, travel and the Eskimos!
avatar for Phyllis Kelly

Phyllis Kelly

Phyllis Kelly is a member of St. Albert Metis district. She is a former classroom educator who continues to educate students and teachers on their path towards Reconciliation.
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Finding Your Direction
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow)
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $12.00
Capacity: 30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Angela Hall will share many of her Trauma Informed & Indigenous Ways of Knowing Art lessons that she has developed and used to support students and educational staff in self expression, feeling safe, emotional regulation and understanding oneself. These include: My Safe Place Landscape Art, Tree Meditation & Art, Star Blanket Art Renewal, Sacred Circle Meditation & Art, Flowers are Our Medicine, Rites of Passage Art Mandala, Dressing Up Your Spirit, and Medicine Wheel Reflection Art. Teachers will be able to participate in the Medicine Wheel Reflection Art workshop to understand the significance and effectiveness of these art lessons.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Hall

Angela Hall

Teacher, Artist, AguenusArt
Angela Hall is a Métis Albertan, professional teacher, and artist. She has completed a variety of graduate level courses including Trauma Recovery, Grief and Loss, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, and Psychotherapy with Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, St. Stephens... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Indigenous Education
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for 0 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Fort Edmonton Tour #1 EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Fort Edmonton Park Tour #1
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $78.00
Capacity: 50
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Learn With Us!!

wîci-pimohtêminân

Walk with us on our journey of truth and reconciliation. Bring this knowledge, empathy, and understanding into your classrooms. By embracing Indigenous ways of knowing and knowledge, we recognize our perceptions and influences and identify growth points within ourselves. This full-day program includes a catered lunch.
Speakers
FE
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Fort Edmonton Park Tour #1 Fort Edmonton Park
  Tours, Tours
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Fort Edmonton Park Tour #1 (Fort Edmonton Park, Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:15am MST

Jessica Janzen - Keynote Session EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am MST
ECC - Hall D
tbd
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Janzen
Chairperson
JV

Janet Vader

NCTCA Past President
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:30am MST

Teaching in a Catholic School: Practical Ways to Build Catholic Culture
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MST
ECC - Salon 08
This presentation is told in the context of many 'real life stories', laced with humour, as I was an active Catholic school teacher and administrator for most of my teaching career. Over the course of that time, I had many insights and ideas for ways to ensure that the school truly became 'holy ground'. It is presented with many concrete ideas that will make a real difference in the implementation and building up of the Catholic culture in your school community within the framework of the liturgical year. These ideas are easy to implement, to permeate throughout the school, yet based in sound theological roots from masters level training and real life experience.
Speakers
avatar for Carmen Moore

Carmen Moore

Director, CMoore in Education
Carmen Moore is a passionate educator, parent and storyteller who has been working within the field of education for over twenty-five years. She completed two Masters of Education, spurring on a research project: Project Independence. Carmen has attained the credentials and experience... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MST
ECC - Salon 08 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 08 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 338 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:30am MST

RAM: L'apprentissage des langues en action : l'approche basée sur les objets (Classe)
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Classroom Session
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $39.00
Capacity:20
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Aperçu : Rejoignez-nous au Musée Royal de l’Alberta lors de cet atelier interactif pour découvrir comment l'apprentissage basé sur les objets peut enrichir l'enseignement des langues dans votre classe ! À travers des activités pratiques, vous explorerez comment les objets peuvent stimuler la créativité, éveiller les sens et favoriser l'acquisition linguistique. Repartez avec de nouvelles idées pour rendre l'apprentissage des langues plus tactile, dynamique et mémorable. Les idées tirées de cet atelier peuvent être adaptées à différents niveaux scolaires ou de compétence linguistique. Durée: 1 heure 30 minutes
Speakers
avatar for Monica Roberts

Monica Roberts

Head of Learning, Royal Alberta Museum
The Royal Alberta Museum is Alberta’s provincial museum. We sustain the Province’s collecting, research, and conservation activities and showcase and share a long and storied history of this land and the peoples who have made it their home. Our work is to collect, conserve, research... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Classroom Session Royal Alberta Museum
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Classroom
  • Room Details Royal Alberta Museum - Classroom Session (Royal Alberta Museum, Classroom Max capacity for 20 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

9:30am MST

Guided Tours at the Art Gallery of Alberta EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am MST
Art Gallery of Alberta Tour #1
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $24.00
Capacity: 90
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Join us for a guided tour and discussions designed for teachers. Led by our Education team, these tours highlight current exhibitions including key exhibition themes and ideas, connections to the Alberta Program of Studies, applicable visual literacy strategies, and suggestions for classrooms.
Speakers
AG

Art Gallery of Alberta

Education and Learning Administrator, Art Gallery of Alberta
The Art Gallery of Alberta is a museum dedicated to excellent and innovative practice in programming, stewardship, and presentation of visual arts in Western Canada and across the nation. The Art Gallery of Alberta creates a welcoming and engaging environment where people are motivated... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am MST
Art Gallery of Alberta Tour #1 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Tours, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta Tour #1 (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for 90 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

The Basics of Bullying: What it is, what it isn’t and what we can do about it EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 01
The term bullying has earned its buzzword status in this generation and seems to be met all too often with eyerolls and “tattle-tale” tut-tuts. But it’s still very much a dynamic impacting our students and schools…in both the kids and the adults. Bullying is alive and well, and as we all know has consequences in the classroom, the staffroom, the community and the connected world. It has an impact on mental health, belief systems, development and interactions in all settings of our lives, and so we need to understand it. This session teaches what bullying is and isn’t, how it’s changed, and how we can best respond in discipline, support, and society.
Speakers
avatar for Ariel Haubrich

Ariel Haubrich

Consultant/ Trainer/ Private Practitioner, Learning Network
Ariel Haubrich works in school & community mental health as a counsellor and program manager, and also as a consultant, presenter and private practitioner with government, businesses, teams and individuals working toward personal and organizational development. She is a Certified... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Admin / Leadership, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

President Schilling: Unplugged (Session 1)
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
This session will offer the opportunity to meet with President Schilling in a group setting to discuss matters and issues that are of importance to you and your colleagues. The session will open with a few focus questions from President Schilling followed by an opportunity to have open dialogue on topics generated by the discussion.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Schilling

Jason Schilling

President, ATA
TBD
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Removing the Stop Signs at the Intersections of Gender and Leadership
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
The Educational Leadership at the Intersections of Gender is a bilingual project funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, and co-led by academics (UofA) and professional bodies (ATA, CASS). This research project aimed to investigate the effect of factors such as leaves and care taking roles and the impact of gender and intersectionalities on the career progression of women educators. We first gathered data through an anonymous online survey and then through focus groups. Our data confirmed what we have long known, the progression of women through the teaching profession is significantly different than men and reinforced the importance of bringing women to the policymaking process. As the late justice Ruth Baden Ginsburg said, "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception." With that in mind, our workshop will be dedicated to both presenting our research findings in an interactive manner, and to hosting a collaborative dialogue around policy-oriented questions and personal experiences with career progression. The Alberta based research is the first step to what we hope becomes a nation-wide project, which will improve the live experiences of women as they move through the teaching profession.
Speakers
avatar for Elissa Corsi

Elissa Corsi

Associate Executive Secretary - Alberta Teachers' Association
Dr. Elissa Corsi is one of two Associate Executive Secretaries for the Alberta Teachers' Association and is the Coordinator of the Association's Government Services program area. She worked as a teacher and administrator in Alberta schools, both in English and French Immersion, before... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 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
avatar for Kevin Whitehorne

Kevin Whitehorne

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
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Forest Bathing and Earthing – Natural Ways to Heal
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - BC Room
Forest Bathing and Earthing may be the latest health trend, but they certainly are not new practices! In this session you’ll gain a clear understanding of what these practices are, what the benefits are, and how You can do them. Learn how the ancient wisdom of spending time in the forest and with your feet on the earth is not only good for your health, but good for your soul! (A great add-on for outdoor education classes and arts-related programs)
Speakers
avatar for Tina Thrussel

Tina Thrussel

Facilitator, Best U Can B Inc
Tina Thrussell has been facilitating impactful, interactive, personal expansion experiences for 19+ years. Her light-hearted energy and contagious enthusiasm have contributed to her reputation as The Feel Good Lady. This deep lover of life has inspired thousands of people over the... Read More →
Benefits & Joys of Forest Bathing & Earthing Handout pdf
Forest Bathing & Earthing How To pdf
Resources for Earthing handout pdf
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Health - CALM / Santé, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

ADHD: From BAD to GOAT in School and Beyond!
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 04
Students with ADHD are often be misunderstood or even overlooked, especially when it comes to handling and understanding behaviours. This session is designed to provide insight into the whys and the hows of the ADHD brain, and how school staff can best support students with this challenging (and sometimes confusing, vexing, and exasperating) neurodevelopmental disorder. Teachers will leave with a a better understanding of the nature of ADHD, how it impacts different domains of functioning, as well as a variety of resources, ideas, and information to take their students with ADHD to Greatest Of All Time status!
Speakers
avatar for Jill Stankov

Jill Stankov

Registered Provisional Psychologist, Thrive Teen Therapy
Jill Stankov is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with Thrive Teen Therapy in Edmonton. Armed with 5 years of teaching experience and a Masters in Counselling and Applied Psychology Jill left the junior high classroom for counselling private practice in 2022. Her main areas of... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Transgender Legislation in Alberta: A Discussion
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Room D2
In January 2024, the Government of Alberta announced that it would be rolling out legislation in the fall affecting transgender and non-binary youth and adults. This session is a discussion of where we are at as of the 2025 NCTCA Convention and where we go from here. Come speak to a panel of experts in 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion on best practices, current research, and policy implementation, as we learn to navigate this new landscape together while caring for and supporting some of the most vulnerable students in our schools.
Speakers
avatar for Cory Albrecht

Cory Albrecht

Cory Albrecht (he/him) is currently a principal at WD Cuts Junior High. He has spent over 25 years with St. Albert Public Schools and has been an administrator at all levels of schooling K-12. He strives to create safe and welcoming schools where all students are celebrated. In 2023... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Tripp

Matthew Tripp

Matt Tripp (he/him) is an eighteen-year educator and has been an administrator for the last eight years at both the elementary and junior high levels. Currently, he is the Principal of Ronald Harvey Elementary School. Throughout his education career, Matt has been an advocate for... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Wiens

Andrew Wiens

Andrew (he/him) is currently the lead teacher for the GSA at W. D. Cuts Jr. High in St. Albert, a member of the SOGI group for St. Albert Public Schools, and has been running GSA's in one form or another since 2009. Andrew is one of the co-chairs for the St. Albert Local No. 73 Rainbow... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Room D2 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, DEHR
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Room D2 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

How Big Movies Help Students Understand Big Transferable Concepts
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 10
Finding Nemo. How to Train Your Dragon. Apollo 13. There are big ideas and big moments in big movies: ideas that can pinpoint key instances of learning and transfer. We’ll examine these moments (and more) and bridge them into classroom learning. Teachers will learn about transfer theory and ways to use movies to explicitly teach for transfer of understanding. This session includes a support package of takeaways, teaching tips, and graphic organizers teachers can use in their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Karena Hartson

Dr. Karena Hartson

Consultant
Dr. Hartson is a secondary literacy consultant who delivers high-level, high-energy professional learning sessions that help teachers leverage their own experiences to support student learning. Teachers attending her sessions will come away with tools and strategies that they can... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

(K-12) Sports-Themed Dances to Develop Physical Literacy
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Saville - Dance Studio
Basketball, soccer, swimming, baseball and beyond ...this workshop is filled with sport-based movements to inspire even the most hesitant ‘non-dancer’ athletes in your classes to get moving, as they practice fundamental movement skills and claim their “Bubble of Awesome”. Discover easy and fun music-driven combos that showcase how dance moves can come from anywhere when you drop the ‘rules’ of dance and get playful with physical literacy.
Speakers
avatar for Danielle Fraser

Danielle Fraser

Teacher and Consultant, PL3Y Education Edmonton & Red Deer
Danielle Fraser is a K-12 teacher who specializes in Physical Education and Inclusion Support. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Education. Over the years, she has taught in BC and Alberta, and has present in Canada... Read More →
avatar for Amy Wesolowsky

Amy Wesolowsky

Amy is a current educator and dance studio owner and instructor. Amy earned her Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta in 2011, and became an ADAPT certified instructor in tap and jazz in 2018. In addition to being a DANCEPL3Y instructor for adults and kids, Amy is certified... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Saville - Dance Studio Saville Community Sports Centre
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, Fine Arts

10:15am MST

Celebrating Intercultural Connection and Inclusion in Physical Education
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Strathcona Room
Join Ever Active Schools as we explore ways to foster inclusivity, enrich learning, and promote a global perspective within your physical education program. This session samples activities from International Games, a resource featuring lesson plans from 9 countries. Learn the process used to develop the student-led resource, and spark ideas for how to celebrate the unique cultures of your school community.
Speakers
avatar for Everactive Schools

Everactive Schools

Health & Wellness Consultant, Everactive Schools
Ever Active Schools is a registered national charity designed to create and support healthy school communities. We engage and support schools through a Comprehensive School Health framework, which addresses health and education goals to improve the social outcomes of children and... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, Health - CALM / Santé
  • 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

KAOS X SPORT (chaos cross sport)
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Saville - Gym 1
KAOS X SPORT IS A SIMPLE YET DYNAMIC FUN FAST PACED EXCITING TEAM GAME -THAT PUSHES THE ELITE ATHLETE WHILE PULLING THE NON-ATHLETE OFF THE BENCH ENGAGING THEM WITH AN ENTHUSIASTIC DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE! It is both fun and affordable, great for a warm up, intramurals, fitness, or after school programming ideal for students from grades 4 - 12! Come prepared to play and learn the kinesthetic way.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Stewart

Tim Stewart

Tim Stewart, Physical Education at Buck Mountain Central School (West Central Alberta). Physical Education specialist teaching K-12 in Alberta the past 20 plus years. Lead teacher in the development of the Physical Education curriculum program of studies in 1999 and have led Physical... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Saville - Gym 1 Saville Community Sports Centre
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, Beginning Teachers

10:15am MST

Inspire and Create in Mixed Media
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $12.00
Capacity: 30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Join this exciting workshop designed specifically for elementary and junior high teachers, where you'll discover two captivating projects your students will love! Dive into a creative adventure involving cutting, gluing, painting and collaging. You'll guide your students in creating a vibrant mixed-media representation of one of Alberta's beautiful cities, capturing its unique charm and history. Tailored to various grade levels, this workshop demonstrates how to seamlessly integrate this project across different subjects, enriching your curriculum. Each participant will receive links to the YouTube instructional video and the PowerPoint presentation to use in their art classroom. All art materials are provided for a $10 fee. Come and ignite your classroom with creativity and cross-curricular magic!
Speakers
avatar for Izabella Orzelski

Izabella Orzelski

Fine Arts Council
Izabella, an accomplished artist and educator, holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art and a Ph.D. in education from the University of Alberta. Her contributions to art education have been recognized with the Winspear Fund Grant and the Dahesh Museum Award in New York. She is... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

From Fake News to Fact Finders: Empowering Student Decision Making and Science Literacy EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 05
With social media, news outlets, and community members chiming in on topics like climate change and the pandemic, it’s no wonder why many students are left trying to piece together what’s true and what’s false, let alone try to make sound decisions based on the information they’re receiving. Our hope as educators is that we can equip and empower our students with the skills necessary to navigate this world, especially in times of urgency and of uncertainty. When it comes to science related topics, educators play a crucial role in providing the necessary tools and skills to bolster their scientific literacy, so that they can feel confident talking about these topics, but also in making crucial decisions in their day to day lives.
Speakers
DC

Daniela Carbajal

Daniela Carbajal is the Outreach Coordinator at WISEST, Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology, based at the University of Alberta. Daniela has a BSc and is finishing a BA in Native Studies. She focuses and encourages grass-roots community work and research to promote... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 05 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 70 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Nutrition, fitness and health habits for a successful school year
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Chancellor Room
Typically the way that my presentations works is that I pre ask questions to the population that will be attending - or ask at the beginning of the presentation and answers the questions - it gets everyone involved and interested. From there I build the presentation on nutrition, wellness and fitness to answer the questions that have been asked - I love a podcast style format where one speaker ask me the questions and it becomes a conversation between 2 individuals instead of a presentation and from experience it makes the talk more engaging and successful.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Chatigny

Melissa Chatigny

I have been a personal trainer for the better part of 15 years. Working as a CrossFit coach, Olympic weightlifting coach and now full time into nutrition coaching as well, after 15 years in the industry I have seen it all! I have worked with a broad range of individuals; from high... Read More →
Chairperson
avatar for Heather Lister
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Health - CALM / Santé
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Chancellor Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Téflon ou Velcro - Comment maximiser l’apprentissage - 1ère à 12e année
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room
On comprend de mieux en mieux comment le cerveau apprend. De nombreux ouvrages à cet effet offrent des suggestions à savoir comment enseigner afin de maximiser l’apprentissage. Cet atelier a pour but de vous présenter quelques-unes des stratégies pratico-pratiques suggérées dans les plus récentes recherches.
Speakers
avatar for Renée Michaud

Renée Michaud

Consultante en mathématiques/Math Consultant, RLM Consulting
Renée Michaud est consultante en mathématiques. Elle présente régulièrement des sessions variées à différents congrès de différentes provinces tel qu’à APPIPC, BCAMT, APEF et nationalement à ACPI et ce, en français et en anglais. Elle travaille également pour des maisons... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

Transforming Student Learning: Harnessing Canva's Audio, AI, and Animation
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Devonian Room
This workshop will equip educators with the skills to leverage Canva's powerful audio, AI, and animation features to create engaging and effective learning experiences. Participants will explore a wide range of applications, from such as text-to-speech and image generation to voiceovers, sound effects, and music integration, all designed to help students showcase their knowledge in innovative and creative ways. This session is ideal for: - Educators at all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced users of Canva. - Teachers across various subject areas and grade levels. - School administrators and instructional coaches interested in promoting innovative teaching practices.
Speakers
avatar for Meagan Alfano

Meagan Alfano

Meagan brings a decade of educational experience, most recently igniting middle schoolers' passion for STEM in Alberta, Canada. A Google Certified Innovator, she uses design thinking to create real-world, community-driven STEM experiences. Coding, Micro:bit, Makey Makey, 3D modeling... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Devonian Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Technology / Technolgie, Learning Resources
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Devonian Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 240 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:45am MST

Truth Before Reconciliation
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MST
ECC - Hall D
Connie Walker has been at the forefront of covering Indigenous stories for over 20 years. Her award-winning investigations into the crisis of violence in Indigenous communities and the legacy of residential schools help audiences make the connections required to better understand the truth and impact of our colonial history. Walker's powerful presentation draws on her Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning podcast to help audiences understand why it’s crucial to uncover the truth before we can begin talking about meaningful reconciliation.
Speakers
avatar for Connie Walker

Connie Walker

Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-Winning Indigenous Journalist Named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2024, Connie Walker has spent over two decades shedding light on often overlooked Indigenous stories. A Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning investigative journalist... Read More →
Chairperson
CB

Carryl Bennett

President, NCTCA
TBD
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:00am MST

“The Good Life” Redefined
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 08
What does it mean to live "the good life"? Drawing on the latest psychological wellbeing research, this session challenges conventional notions and pressures about what we “should” be doing and reminds us that pursuits of wellbeing, happiness, and the so-called “good life” are not one-size-fits-all. But what does this mean for our everyday lives and careers? How do we cut through the noise to activate more personalized pathways to fulfillment? You’ll leave with science-backed and life-tested insights you can activate immediately in your life and work, including how to shift from languishing (that “blah” feeling many of us get stuck in) to truly living your own aligned version of the good life – not someone else’s. If you’ve been craving more aliveness and wellbeing (without the guilt!) – this session is for you.
Speakers
avatar for Dana Fulwiler Volk

Dana Fulwiler Volk

Dana Fulwiler Volk is an educator, wellbeing science expert, and co-founder of the Teacher Fan Club – an internationally recognized wellbeing and gratitude hub dedicated to celebrating and supporting educators. She holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the world-renowned... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 08 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 08 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 338 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Where Staff Believe They Belong
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 11
The staff retention message is simple. People stay where they feel respected, valued as individuals, comfortable being who they are, and appreciated for what they achieve and how they contribute. Organized around themes from Thanks, Again! More Simple, Inexpensive Ways for Busy Leaders to Recognize Staff, this program is filled with simple ways to create a workplace where staff members feel they belong. When you feel you are where you belong, why leave? BONUS: Participants will receive sample chapters from Thanks, Again! More Simple, Inexpensive Ways for Busy Leaders to Recognize Staff.
Speakers
avatar for Nelson Scott

Nelson Scott

Nelson Scott is committed to providing front-line leaders with the tools and techniques they require to hire, engage and retain the right people. A full-time consultant, speaker and trainer since 1995, Nelson sees his programs and writing as opportunities to remind audiences and readers... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 11 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Admin / Leadership, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 11 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 240 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

AI Prompting for Teacher Success
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
Discover how to harness the power of AI chatbots like ChatGPT to enhance your teaching practice! In this hands-on professional development session, you’ll learn how to craft effective prompts to get tailored, high-quality results including generating engaging lesson plans, creating differentiated instructional materials, or brainstorming new pedagogical strategies. Perfect for beginners and seasoned tech users alike, this session will equip you with practical skills to use AI as a creative collaborator and thinking partner. Leave with ready-to-use examples, prompt templates, and confidence to make AI work for you in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Grassick

Dan Grassick

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
TBD
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Teacher Safety Net
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
Over many years the Association has been able to construct a safety net for teachers and their families. This presentation provides an overview of what teachers have in regard to sick leave and other leaves through the collective agreement, extended disability, life insurance, other benefit plan provisions, as well as pension and death benefits. This is a light-hearted presentation that is intended to be presented to local teachers in order to provide very relevant and necessary information on existing entitlements.
Speakers
avatar for ATA Staff Officer

ATA Staff Officer

Danny Maas, Executive Staff Officer
TBD
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Creating Next Level Art Exhibitions
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 10
Exhibitions are the standard way to present art, but more goes into the show than you might imagine. From concept to planning and execution, art curator Alexis Marie Chute will share with you her two-decade-long experience and knowledge about mounting meaningful exhibits. The tips you’ll glean will be applicable for mounting art shows in schools, libraries, community centers, galleries, and beyond. Alexis will inspire you with ground-breaking examples and show how you can create a show-stopping exhibit on any budget.
Speakers
avatar for Alexis Marie Chute

Alexis Marie Chute

Creative Director, Alexis Marie Productions Inc.
Alexis Marie Chute is an award-winning visual artist, filmmaker, art gallery curator, and bestselling author of 7 books, including the fantasy trilogy Above the Star, Below the Moon, Inside the Sun, and memoir Expecting Sunshine. Her latest non-fiction books include Prairie Spirits... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Fine Arts, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 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
avatar for Kevin Whitehorne

Kevin Whitehorne

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
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Anxious Children and Empowered Teachers
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 01
This workshop will assist professionals to begin to understand the psychological and physiological factors that underly anxiety in children. Participants will also learn tools they can implement to help children better manage anxiety. Leading edge research, data, information and approaches (such as Eli Lebowitz' SPACE Approach)from the field of psychology will be included in this session.
Speakers
avatar for Nadia Proano

Nadia Proano

Registered Psychologist, Well Workshop Ltd.
Hello! My name is Emmalee Brosch and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist. I earned a Master’s of Counselling through City University of Edmonton. The population that I have worked with the most is children and youth. I have worked with children and youth for the last eight... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Guidance / Counselling, Beginning Teachers
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Inclusion Made Easy - Practical Strategies for Struggling Learners
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 03
Inclusion does not have to be difficult! This engaging session will provide teachers with a smorgasbord of instructional tips and tools designed to engage struggling and reluctant learners. You will also be introduced to some universal teaching strategies that work well for all students. Come learn practical tactics and effective approaches that work with struggling learners. While many of these strategies come from the field of inclusive education, they will benefit all students!
Speakers
avatar for Danny Bateman

Danny Bateman

Danny is currently an instructor of pre-service teachers at Concordia University of Edmonton. As an experienced and esteemed public speaker, he delivers teaching strategies and inspiration using entertaining experiences and actionable content. He has delivered hundreds of successful... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Tree Teachings: ​​Combining Indigenous Earth Science & Western Science
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
Join Valerie Miller to be introduced to Tree Teachings, Indigenous-authored science resources that combine Indigenous science and western science. Six resources have been (or are soon to be) developed looking at trees that span Canada and share significance to multiple Indigenous populations: Wáhta (Sugar Maple), Azaadi (Aspen), Giizhik (Cedar), Mitigomizh (Oak), Baapaagimaak (Ash) and Mashkiigwaatig (Tamarack). Explore the virtual resources and hands-on components developed by an Indigenous educator and a collective of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous academics, scientists and educators.
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems
Valerie Miller (she/her) is the Outreach and Engagement Lead for Future Energy Systems and has a PhD in land reclamation from the University of Alberta. Valerie supports personnel to share research with audiences through opportunities like tours, videos, books, talks, and in-person/online... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Indigenous Education, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

3 Simple Tricks That Make Editing Fun and Easy (And Other Lies)
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - BC Room
Why is editing such a struggle for so many students and their teachers? The short answer: editing is hard. We’ll look at the complexity of the editing process and the nature of young learners, and then consider implications for instruction. You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on what editing success might look like in your classroom—it might even be happening already!—as well as practical ideas based on best practices.
Speakers
avatar for Robin Pawlak

Robin Pawlak

Children's Author
A language arts teacher for 31 years in Red Deer, Robin retired in 2016. He immediately set to work in pursuit of a lifelong dream, realized in 2018 with the publication of the first of two children’s novels. While he loves writing, he just couldn’t leave the world of education... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Southern-African Music for Children
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room
Having moved to Canada from Namibia in 2008, Garth Prince sought ways to teach traditional African music to his Canadian-born children. He discovered that many children were captivated by the energy and rhythms of southern Africa, which led him to spend the next decade developing strategies to make this music more accessible. Despite facing numerous challenges along the way, Garth is grateful for the educators who supported him throughout his journey. In this session, he will share what he has learned, teach a song, and provide access to tutorial videos that participants can bring back to their students.
Speakers
avatar for Garth Prince

Garth Prince

Garth Prince is a JUNO Award-winning Namibian-Canadian performer with years of experience in community building through interactive music workshops in schools. He encourages cultural diversity in work and play environments, appealing to children of all ages and abilities. Prince is... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Music / Musique, 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

12:00pm MST

Explore the TELUS World of Science - Thursday PM
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm MST
TELUS World of Science Tour #1
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $12.00
Capacity: 60
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

TBD
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm MST
TELUS World of Science Tour #1 TELUS World of Science
  Tours, Tours
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details TELUS World of Science Tour #1 (TELUS World of Science, Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:30pm MST

Guided Tour- Muttart Conservatory Tour #1 EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
Muttart Conservatory Tour #1
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION. Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here! Price: $14.00 Capacity: 20 ***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.*** Join a knowledgeable interpreter for a guided tour of the gems of Muttart Conservatory’s plant collection. You’ll explore the lush plant life of the tropical pyramid, discover unique plant adaptations in the arid pyramid, and enjoy the changing of the seasons in the temperate pyramid.
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
Muttart Conservatory Tour #1 Muttart Conservatory
  Tours, Tours
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Muttart Conservatory Tour #1 (Muttart Conservatory, Max capacity for people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:30pm MST

Flowers Are Our Medicine EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow)
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $12.00
Capacity: 30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Angela Hall will share many of her Trauma Informed & Indigenous Ways of Knowing Art lessons that she has developed and used to support students and educational staff in self expression, feeling safe, emotional regulation and understanding oneself. These include: My Safe Place Landscape Art, Tree Meditation & Art, Star Blanket Art Renewal, Sacred Circle Meditation & Art, Flowers are Our Medicine, Rites of Passage Art Mandala, Dressing Up Your Spirit, and Medicine Wheel Reflection Art. Teachers will be able to participate in the Flowers Are Our Medicine Art workshop to understand the significance and effectiveness of these art lessons.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Hall

Angela Hall

Teacher, Artist, AguenusArt
Angela Hall is a Métis Albertan, professional teacher, and artist. She has completed a variety of graduate level courses including Trauma Recovery, Grief and Loss, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, and Psychotherapy with Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, St. Stephens... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Indigenous Education
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for 0 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Leadership Unplugged: Real Talk, Real Solutions and Building Real Networks for Impactful Leadership EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 11
Join members of the executive of the Council for School Leadership as we attempt to cut through the noise and dive deep into issues that truly matter to Alberta Leaders. This conversation based session aims to engage in candid conversations and collaborative problem solving for today’s leaders. In this fast paced session we will showcase opportunities available to expand your leadership network and brainstorm new opportunities to support leaders in today’s ever changing context. Throughout this session we will have real conversations about some of the biggest challenges facing leaders today and work together to determine the best path forward. We invite you to join us as current and active leaders facilitate meaningful discussions to impact how we lead tomorrow.
Speakers
avatar for Corey Haley

Corey Haley

Principal, Parkland School Division
Members of the Council for School Leadership (CSL) from the NCTCA region will present this session. Corey Haley, CSL Professional Development Officer / uLead Conference Chair. Bryn Spence, CSL Secretary. Nealle Dickson, CSL Member at Large. Nicole Marcinkevics, CSL Social Media and... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 11 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Admin / Leadership, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 11 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 240 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Two Sides to The Story: Trauma Informed Schools
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 02
How can we integrate the goals and activities of education, while understanding the ways people’s stories (traumas)impact their learning and behaviours? We become “Trauma Informed.” Learn the 5 key principles of Trauma Informed Schools and how to create safe spaces for learning and growing. This Session will help us to become aware of the dynamics of trauma, shift perspectives in how best to support these dynamics, and identify ways to respond with compassion to students and/ or colleagues in crisis.
Speakers
avatar for Ariel Haubrich

Ariel Haubrich

Consultant/ Trainer/ Private Practitioner, Learning Network
Ariel Haubrich works in school & community mental health as a counsellor and program manager, and also as a consultant, presenter and private practitioner with government, businesses, teams and individuals working toward personal and organizational development. She is a Certified... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Admin / Leadership, Guidance / Counselling
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Code of Professional Conduct: Navigating the Alberta Teaching Profession’s Processes
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
This session will outline the new discipline process in place relating to complaints of unprofessional conduct and incompetence. Teachers will learn about the stages of the new discipline process, new requirements in the Code of Professional Conduct and some strategies to avoid being the subject of a complaint.
Speakers
avatar for Tanya Thiessen

Tanya Thiessen

Executive Staff Officer, Alberta Teachers' Association
Tanya joined the Association’s executive staff in April 2021. She spent most of her 15-year career with Elk Island Catholic Schools as a high school teacher, school counsellor and administrator. Tanya was fortunate to be able to serve in many communities including Sherwood Park... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Jessica Janzen - Keynote Session 2
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 08
tbd
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Janzen
Chairperson
avatar for Cindy Christou

Cindy Christou

Program Chair, NCTCA
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 08 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 08 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 338 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Leading from the Edge: Innovative Strategies for Thriving in Turbulent Times
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Hall D
We find ourselves in a unique era, tasked with leadership in an unprecedented world. The ever- evolving landscape of technology, work settings, and challenges renders even the most advanced leadership training quickly outdated. Even the most accomplished mentors are navigating uncharted waters. What skills should we cultivate to foster meaningful dialogues and leverage diverse perspectives? How can we prioritize the well-being of those under our guidance? In this keynote address, Dr. Lisa Bélanger delves into the art of learning and leading amidst the constant flux of technology and the rapid pace of change. She explores strategies not only for enhancing personal mental agility but also for nurturing the mental agility of our teams. Furthermore, Bélanger discusses how to mentally equip ourselves for the future of work, where disruption is the norm.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Belanger

Lisa Belanger

Behavioural Change Expert | Researcher Mental well-being is our most valuable asset, both at home and work. An award-winning CEO, behavioural change expert, and high-performance specialist Dr. Lisa Bélanger shows leaders and their teams how to apply today’s leading-edge scientific... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Find Your Voice: Learn Public Speaking Skills for You and Your Students
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
Public speaking doesn't have to be a top fear! Carmen Leibel, a former broadcast journalist, now helps people of all ages become confident public speakers. In this interactive session, you'll learn valuable tips and tricks for yourself and your students that you can implement starting next week. Concerned about the rise in online communication during the pandemic, Carmen launched "Project Five" in 2023 to teach public speaking skills. Using engaging activities and five simple steps, Project Five has empowered thousands of students, from elementary to post-secondary, to present confidently, share ideas, and excel in interviews. Join us to transform your and your students' public speaking abilities!
Speakers
avatar for Carmen Leibel

Carmen Leibel

Carmen Leibel spent more than 16 years in broadcast journalism as an anchor, producer, and reporter for CTV and is now the Founder and CEO of Project Five, Communicate with Confidence! During her time with CTV, Carmen spent many years as a health journalist and progressed to the position... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  General Interest / Intérêt Général, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Flip the Script: Taming Student Storms
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 01
Are you seeking effective strategies to manage heightened student behaviors? Join us for an engaging workshop designed for educators who want to enhance their de-escalation skills. In this interactive session, you'll learn practical tips based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles, central to the SILA Skills training mission. You'll gain tools to confidently navigate "flipped-lid" situations while building resilience and fostering meaningful connections in high-stress environments. Don't miss this chance to strengthen your classroom management skills!
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Maxwell

Kelly Maxwell

When you meet Kelly Maxwell, one of the first things you will hear her talk about is how skills have changed her life personally and as a teacher. Recently retired after 32 years as an elementary school teacher, Kelly is excited to share her story about how SILA Skills came to fruition... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  General Interest / Intérêt Général, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

La motivation et l'engagement en salle de classe
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room
Avez-vous remarqué que vos élèves ne sont pas motivés ou engagés en salle de classe? Venez à cette session pour apprendre plus à propos les études autour la motivation et l'engagmenet des élèves et comment utiliser cette information pour influencer l'apprentissage en salle de classe. Les sujets abordés inclueront de l'information à propos la recherche et la motivation, comment créer un environnement proprice à l'engagement et des stratégies pratiques pour encourager la motivation et l'engagement en salle de classe.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Megan Sénéchal

Dr. Megan Sénéchal

Program Coordinator, Edmonton Public Schools
Dr. Megan Sénéchal is the French Program Coordinator for the Edmonton School Division. She is passionate about removing barriers in education from both the teacher and the learners' perspectives through Universal Design for Learning. As a speaker, she emphasizes Monday-morning applicable... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  General Interest / Intérêt Général, Francais
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Learning With Lego
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room
ALL students, in all subjects, can benefit from using Lego to learn. Learn about some examples of how Lego is used for Math (elementary), Biology (Blood typing, photo synthesis, cellular respiration, sliding muscle filament theory, diffusion), social studies (historical re-enactments), English/social (mini-figure videos).
Speakers
avatar for Carter Cox

Carter Cox

Carter has worked as an educator with Alberta Parks and Parks Canada developing and delivering natural and cultural history programs as well as running science education at the Royal Ontario Museum. While running his own adventure learning company, as a trained Palaeontologist, the... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  General Interest / Intérêt Général, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Emotional Regulation and Art Therapy
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3
Join us for an enlightening and interactive one-hour session focused on the transformative role of art therapy in fostering emotional regulation among students and staff. This workshop is designed specifically for teachers and support staff across all educational levels who are keen to explore new creative, innovative and practical strategies for enhancing emotional well-being within the school environment.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Seniuk ATR, RCAT, CCC

Jennifer Seniuk ATR, RCAT, CCC

Art Therapist/ Owner, Belly Eye Art Therapy Inc.
Jennifer Seniuk is a registered Art Therapist in both the United States and Canada, and a dedicated counsellor who has committed her career to helping others through creative expression and therapeutic practices. Based in Alberta, she specializes in conducting workshops for school... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Guidance / Counselling, Learning Resources

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
avatar for Melissa Bettcher

Melissa Bettcher

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
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Building Resilience with Self-Compassion
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - BC Room
Shifting focus from Self-esteem to Self-compassion can increase confidence & prevent 'bad' behaviour. Perceived ‘bad performance/behaviour’ can quickly take people down. Beating ourselves up won’t motivate us or make us more successful. In this session learn 5 ways you and your students can develop self-compassion to feel good about themselves; bounce back from difficult situations easily and quickly; value themselves. Be happier. Build resilience & increase success.
Speakers
avatar for Tina Thrussel

Tina Thrussel

Facilitator, Best U Can B Inc
Tina Thrussell has been facilitating impactful, interactive, personal expansion experiences for 19+ years. Her light-hearted energy and contagious enthusiasm have contributed to her reputation as The Feel Good Lady. This deep lover of life has inspired thousands of people over the... Read More →
5 ways to Develop Self Compassion handout pdf
What self compassion is and isnt pdf
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Health - CALM / Santé, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Understanding the ADHD Student - Part A (60 mins)
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 03
Understanding the ADHD Student (Part A) Teachers and support staff are led through a discussion on how ADHD presents itself through the school years. Educators are shown what behaviors to look for in ADHD children and given strategies on how to manage their students ADHD symptoms. I will speak to topics like: Disorganization, Irrational Behavior, Poor Social Skills, Poor Problem Solving/Time Management, Homework Issues, Video Game use and how to talk to parents about medications.
Speakers
avatar for Les Redick

Les Redick

Teacher & Director of Student Services, North Point School
For over 35 years I have taught ADHD and LD students from grades 4 through 12. In addition to my professional experience, I have personal experience as my son, daughter and I have ADHD. This combination of professional and personal experience has given me an excellent perspective... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Sacred Smudging: Healing and Connection
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room
Discover the profound practice of smudging, a ritual that harmonizes mind, body, and spirit while forging a connection to the Creator. Learn how smudging circles serve as a gateway to communal sharing and dialogue, fostering an environment where stories and wisdom are respectfully exchanged. Join us as we honor ancient traditions and embrace the transformative power of smudging for holistic well-being and spiritual connection.
Speakers
avatar for Phillip Campiou

Phillip Campiou

Elder, Driftpile Cree Nation
Phillip Campiou, a member of the Traditional Woodland Cree from Driftpile Cree Nation, Alberta, has made his home in the Onoway area. Growing up, Phillip's father instilled in him the principles of self-sufficiency and profound respect for Mother Earth and spiritual teachings. As... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Health - CALM / Santé
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Evidence Based Practices in Structured Literacy
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
Join this engaging professional development session on evidence-based practices in structured literacy. Informed heavily by research, attendees will learn how to analyze standardized assessments in order to: 1) identify student needs in the classroom, and 2) effectively implement research-based practices through whole-class teaching, small group instruction, and structured literacy centres. Informed by the five pillars of reading, and evidence based practices in writing instruction, attendees will explore strategies and practical tips to empower students with tools they need to enhance their literacy skills.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Van Hoof

Andrea Van Hoof

Andrea Van Hoof is a dedicated educator who has been nationally recognized for her commitment to evidence-based literacy instruction and inclusive education. She is a former Research Assistant at the University of Alberta's Reading Research Laboratory, where she contributed to the... Read More →
avatar for Brittney Thompson

Brittney Thompson

Brittney Thompson Brittney Thompson is a passionate leader about literacy. She currently serves the role of Literacy and English Language Consultant for Greater St. Albert Catholic School Division. As a division consultant, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the literacy programs... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

The Art of Writing: Exploring Word-and-Image Pairings in Contemporary Literature
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 10
Is a picture truly worth a thousand words? What happens when imagery and text combine? In an age of visual communication, it is important to reflect on the dynamic relationship between words and images. Learn the ways writers might capitalize on visual material to strengthen their craft. We will explore the word-image relationships in children’s books, graphic novels, hybrid novels, photograph/art books, magazines, comics, literary journals, and advertisements. Learn strategies for pairing words and images, observe what works and what doesn’t, and be inspired to expand the scope of future writing projects.
Speakers
avatar for Alexis Marie Chute

Alexis Marie Chute

Creative Director, Alexis Marie Productions Inc.
Alexis Marie Chute is an award-winning visual artist, filmmaker, art gallery curator, and bestselling author of 7 books, including the fantasy trilogy Above the Star, Below the Moon, Inside the Sun, and memoir Expecting Sunshine. Her latest non-fiction books include Prairie Spirits... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Big Games for Big Classes
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Saville - Gym 2
This session will give you quality PE activities you can bring into your class the next day. These activities can be used to give quality PE to large classes.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Hargas

Michael Hargas

Teacher, Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
Former Regional Rep with HPEC PE Teacher at Grand Trunk for 12 years.
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Saville - Gym 2 Saville Community Sports Centre
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, Health - CALM / Santé

12:45pm MST

Hitting a High- setting goals through vision boards
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 2
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $7.00
Capacity: 25
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“Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.”—Fitzhugh Dodson Goal setting, dreaming, and planning for the future are key necessities for wellness. I have always felt the most joy and true happiness when I’ve set my sights on a goal and made a plan on how to get there. Just after COVID knocked us all on our butts, I decided to create a Vision Board. I needed something to kick start my joy again after that helpless and hopeless season started to pass. I cannot stress how uplifting this practice became! Suddenly a imperceptible weight lifted from my shoulders and I felt my old self begin to reappear! In this session, we will briefly look at the different types of Vision Boards and spend some quality time creating our own with provided supplies.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Landers

Jennifer Landers

Wild Rose Schools, Wild Rose Schools
The 25 year milestone crept up on Jennifer last year, and she still loves the classroom! She attributes this fresh joy of teaching to staying open to varied grades, schools, and even countries! Currently, Jennifer shares her talents as a Drayton Valley kindergarten teacher and student... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 2 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 2 (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Pickleball for Beginners EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Saville - Gym 1
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Capacity: 30
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Are you new to the sport of pickleball or maybe have never played? This 1 hour session will introduce you to the basics and get you started. By the end you'll be able to lead a class of students, enjoy the game yourself, and be set for retirement plans!
Speakers
DO

Dave Oldham

Dave has been an active participant in the pickleball community since 2017. He has taught it to phys.ed classes, led groups, and played at both the Provincial and National Championships.
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Saville - Gym 1 Saville Community Sports Centre
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Saville - Gym 1 (Saville Community Sports Centre, Max capacity for people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

1:00pm MST

RAM: Hands-On Language Learning: Exploring Object-Based Learning (Classroom) EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Classroom Session
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Price: $39.00
Capacity:20
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Join us at the Royal Alberta Museum for this interactive session to discover how Object-Based Learning can support language learning in your classroom! Through hands-on activities, you’ll explore how objects can spark creativity, engage the senses, and enhance language acquisition. Walk away with fresh ideas to make language learning tactile, dynamic, and memorable. The ideas from this workshop can be adapted to different grades or language proficiency levels.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Roberts

Monica Roberts

Head of Learning, Royal Alberta Museum
The Royal Alberta Museum is Alberta’s provincial museum. We sustain the Province’s collecting, research, and conservation activities and showcase and share a long and storied history of this land and the peoples who have made it their home. Our work is to collect, conserve, research... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Classroom Session Royal Alberta Museum
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Classroom
  • Room Details Royal Alberta Museum - Classroom Session (Royal Alberta Museum, Classroom Max capacity for 20 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

ALIC: Connecting and supporting language teachers in Alberta EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room
Are you an additional language teacher in Alberta? Come to this session to learn about the Additional Languages and Intercultural Council (ALIC) of the ATA. Topics will include current ALIC initiatives that support access to professional development, recently developed resources to support language teaching and learning, and information about how to connect with other language teachers in Alberta.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Megan Sénéchal

Dr. Megan Sénéchal

Program Coordinator, Edmonton Public Schools
Dr. Megan Sénéchal is the French Program Coordinator for the Edmonton School Division. She is passionate about removing barriers in education from both the teacher and the learners' perspectives through Universal Design for Learning. As a speaker, she emphasizes Monday-morning applicable... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  ATA, Second Languages / Langues Secondes
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

President Schilling: Unplugged (Session 2)
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
This session will offer the opportunity to meet with President Schilling in a group setting to discuss matters and issues that are of importance to you and your colleagues. The session will open with a few focus questions from President Schilling followed by an opportunity to have open dialogue on topics generated by the discussion.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Schilling

Jason Schilling

President, ATA
TBD
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

5th Annual NCTCA Teacher GSA
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Room D2
A GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) is an 2SLGBTQIA+ positive space for community members and their allies to gather and share fellowship. A place to share triumphs, and a place to find support to help and overcome hardships. Just like the GSA at your school, but this one's for the grown-ups! The Guidelines: Everyone who is supportive of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is welcome. No attendance will be taken. No one will ask why you've come. This will be a Safe Space; Take the learning with you, leave the names behind. ****Please be advised this session WILL NOT be recorded**
Speakers
avatar for Renée LeClerc

Renée LeClerc

Renée (she/her) has been the lead teacher for the GSA at Paul Kane High School in St. Albert since 2013. Renée is one of the co-chairs for the St. Albert Local No. 73 Rainbow Network Educators’ GSA and a founding member of the new Alberta Teachers’ Association Gender and Sexuality... Read More →
avatar for Nic Richard

Nic Richard

Teacher
Nic Richard (she/they) is currently a SOGI lead at Lakeland Ridge, and has been running student GSAs for eight years. They are a founding member of the Alberta Teachers’ Association Gender and Sexuality Alliance (ATAGSA), a grade 6 teacher, and a research assistant at the University... Read More →
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Andrew Wiens

Andrew (he/him) is currently the lead teacher for the GSA at W. D. Cuts Jr. High in St. Albert, a member of the SOGI group for St. Albert Public Schools, and has been running GSA's in one form or another since 2009. Andrew is one of the co-chairs for the St. Albert Local No. 73 Rainbow... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Room D2 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Room D2 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Connection vs Correction; How Do you Balance Both?
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 01
Classroom behaviors are on the rise, and we know this is a challenge at every grade level. As educators, it’s crucial for us to make meaningful connections and practice empathy, but how can we achieve both? In this session, You will be introduced to DBT-informed skills that focus on the balance between acceptance and change—two forces that can complement each other when applied thoughtfully. You’ll leave with practical strategies to help you navigate these challenges and foster stronger connections in your classroom. Let’s work together to create a more supportive learning environment!
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Maxwell

Kelly Maxwell

When you meet Kelly Maxwell, one of the first things you will hear her talk about is how skills have changed her life personally and as a teacher. Recently retired after 32 years as an elementary school teacher, Kelly is excited to share her story about how SILA Skills came to fruition... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  General Interest / Intérêt Général, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 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
avatar for Melissa Bettcher

Melissa Bettcher

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 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

2:00pm MST

Emergent Literacy .. Making It Meaningful!
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room
This session will cover 6 programming areas of Emergent Literacy. These 6 areas work together to build a strong literacy program for complex needs students. Presenters will outline which students would benefit from an Emergent Literacy program, model strategies and approaches, as well as share videos and resources.
Speakers
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Lesley Rempel

Lesley Rempel is a registered Speech Language Pathologist practicing in Alberta for 25 years. She has worked in the health, private and education sectors. Currently, Lesley is employed with Black Gold School Division where she supports students with complex needs in grades 3-12. Lesley... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Beginning Teachers
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Centennial Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Supporting Executive Functions Deficits (ADHD) in the Classroom. Part B
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 03
Supporting Executive Functions Deficits (ADHD) in the Classroom (60 mins) (Part B) This presentation looks at how the 6 most common executive functions (activation, focus, effort, emotion memory and action) Brown (2012), are programed for in the classroom. The presentation will offer strategies on how to mange executive function deficits in the classroom and how to incorporate these strategies into your lessons.
Speakers
avatar for Les Redick

Les Redick

Teacher & Director of Student Services, North Point School
For over 35 years I have taught ADHD and LD students from grades 4 through 12. In addition to my professional experience, I have personal experience as my son, daughter and I have ADHD. This combination of professional and personal experience has given me an excellent perspective... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

La langue du Michif
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
Michif is a mixed language, derived mainly from Cree and French. This workshop is an educational approach that allows teachers to integrate Métis languages, knowledge and perspectives into their teaching. This workshop is intended for teachers who wish to develop and apply basic knowledge about First Peoples for the benefit of all students (EQS 5), but who have difficulty navigating the range of resources available. By exploring the web resources of the Michif Awakening Kit, participants will discover the mechanisms of this language, but above all they will see how the use of Michif educational resources can make it possible to achieve a multitude of learning outcomes in the program (in French, arts, social studies, science, well-being), while working towards reconciliation. Specifically, teachers will explore the various resources available on the website. On the practical side, participants will work to adapt the available resources to their needs, in line with recommended good practices for making authentic and respectful use of the knowledge shared by Elders. Participants will leave the workshop with access to multiple lesson plans and corresponding resources.
Speakers
avatar for Rania Eshak

Rania Eshak

Rania is an award winning High School Teacher, she received the excellence in teaching award 2016. Rania is a passionate educator who taught French for over 15 years with ECSD. She has a bachelor of Secondary Education, and a master's degree both from University of Alberta.
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Indigenous Education, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Snowflakes and Stories: Embracing Winter's Narrative Tradition
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room
Enter a realm where winter's embrace invites storytelling to flourish. Join us in exploring the profound significance of storytelling during the snowy season. Why do stories resonate when snow blankets the earth? Delve into the diverse forms of storytelling, discovering how each holds the power to captivate and educate.
Speakers
avatar for Phillip Campiou

Phillip Campiou

Elder, Driftpile Cree Nation
Phillip Campiou, a member of the Traditional Woodland Cree from Driftpile Cree Nation, Alberta, has made his home in the Onoway area. Growing up, Phillip's father instilled in him the principles of self-sufficiency and profound respect for Mother Earth and spiritual teachings. As... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

What Could Go Wrong? The Simple Question Your Students Can Build a Story Around
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - BC Room
“I don’t know what to write.” Has that sentence ever been uttered in your classroom? When it comes to story writing, so many students get stuck right at the beginning. This session will show you how to walk your students through a process that will take them from stuck to story. Not only will it get your writers unstuck, but it will teach them plot structure and character development at the same time. You’ll go through the process yourself, and leave with a complete teaching unit that you can begin in your classroom on Monday. (Or Tuesday, if you prefer.)
Speakers
avatar for Robin Pawlak

Robin Pawlak

Children's Author
A language arts teacher for 31 years in Red Deer, Robin retired in 2016. He immediately set to work in pursuit of a lifelong dream, realized in 2018 with the publication of the first of two children’s novels. While he loves writing, he just couldn’t leave the world of education... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Building Relationships with Athletes (and other students!)
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
The value of relationship building in all that we do as teachers and coaches is massive. Come to this session to do a deeper evaluation of your relationship building skills as a coach or even as a teacher. While this presentation will look at a sport model, the relationship building breakdown and evaluation is easily transferable to the classroom in order to evaluate and plan for relationships with students. We will look at different ways to evaluate the relationships you build with your students but also building a plan to move forward and be more intentional with our focus on improving our relationships with our kiddos. This is a CIAAA presentation.
Speakers
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Heather Bartling

Drayton Valley Community Outreach School/Canadian Interscholastic Athletic Administrator's Association
Heather is in her second year as the Principal of Drayton Valley Community Outreach School. Prior to moving to DVCOS, she was the Vice Principal at Frank Maddock High School and has been an Athletic Director for over 15 years. As an Athletic Director, Coach, and School Leader, Heather... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Advanced Pickleball
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Saville - Gym 1
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Price: $5.00
Capacity: 30
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This session will be focused on teaching and learning more advanced skills in the sport of pickleball. Higher level strategy for doubles will be the primary goal.
Speakers
DO

Dave Oldham

Dave has been an active participant in the pickleball community since 2017. He has taught it to phys.ed classes, led groups, and played at both the Provincial and National Championships.
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Saville - Gym 1 Saville Community Sports Centre
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Physical Education / Éducation Physique
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Saville - Gym 1 (Saville Community Sports Centre, Max capacity for people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Effective & Inspiring Experiential Learning Activities in the Canadian Military History Classroom EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
War is a complex and emotionally difficult subject to cover deeply and effectively in class, but it can be done in a caring, engaging, and inspiring manner that promotes enduring lessons learned. During this Canadian military history education session hosted by Valour Canada, attendees will observe different strategies and tactics teachers can employ in their classroom to increase student buy-in and more effectively educate about Canada's military history. Pedagogically speaking, the audience will see how hands-on, experiential learning (using scenarios presented to the students) can be used to elicit deeper critical thought from participating students. Methods for integrating discussion about positive citizenship will also be explored during this session. At least two of the following activities will be demonstrated for the audience: The Sinking of Llandovery Castle (WW1; Gr. 4 and up), The Battle of Vimy Ridge (WW1; Gr. 4 and up), and D-Day: Operation Neptune (WW2; Gr. 8 and up). All resources referenced during this presentation are freely available online.
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Curtis

Aaron Curtis

Teacher, Valour Canada
Aaron Curtis spent his childhood in the Rideau Lakes area of Eastern Ontario, primarily in Lanark, and Leeds & Grenville counties. During the mid-2000s, Aaron attended the University of Calgary where he earned a degree in Archaeology (B.Sc.) and a minor in Earth Sciences. Upon graduation... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:15pm MST

Tyler Smith - Keynote Session
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
ECC - Hall D
Join us to hear Tyler Smith share about his experiences navigating mental health and grief in the face of tragedy. He’ll share details about his life over the last six years, the experiences he’s gone through, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From compassion, empathy, perspective and many topics in between, Tyler aims to create a space where individuals feel welcomed and appreciated through his storytelling. Public speaking has become one of Tyler’s greatest passions and he hopes that attendees will leave the session feeling hopeful and inspired. Tyler has founded his mental health awareness clothing line called ‘Not Alone Co.’ Not Alone is all about helping facilitate meaningful conversations around mental health with the messaging that is presented on Not Alone’s variety of apparel. Not Alone donates portions of the proceeds to different charities and foundations across Canada including Jack.org. Tyler hopes to build a lasting community with Not Alone that focuses on vulnerability and conversation.
Speakers
avatar for Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith has no memory of the worst day of his life, something the 26-year-old considers “a blessing in disguise.” On April 6, 2018, Tyler and his junior hockey team, the Humboldt Broncos, were on their way to a play-off game when a semi-truck struck their bus. He lost 16 of... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades
 
Friday, February 7
 

8:45am MST

Conference Day 2 Opening Remarks
Friday February 7, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am MST
ECC - Hall D
tbd
Friday February 7, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  General Interest / Intérêt Général, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

21 People Services Skills That Help School Leaders
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 03
Principals, vice-principals, and other school leaders who participate in this session will engage in meaningful discussion and leave with a wide variety of tips, tricks, processes, resources, and key understandings in the area of people services and human resources within the schoolhouse. This is a discussion-based session for developing school leaders in the area of people services, human resources, personnel, staffing, and staff health & wellness. During our time together we engage in small and large group discussion around several scenarios and dilemmas on people topics that school leaders face each and every day. Come join us and be ready to share key ideas from your school as well. Together, we will not only identify issues and challenges, but actual solutions that help us manage our most important resource, our people.
Speakers
avatar for Ray Hoppins

Ray Hoppins

Mr. Ray Hoppins thoroughly enjoyed his thirty-three year career as a teacher, vice-principal, principal, and central office leader in Vegreville, Innisfail, Sundre, and Olds. Ray is a proud alumnus from both the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary, and recently... Read More →
Chairperson
avatar for Sandy Johnson
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Admin / Leadership, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Every Child Deserves a Team: Layering Meeting Structures to Support the Whole Child
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Leduc Room
Does it feel like you're talking about the same students over and over? Are you wanting to take your PLC's and RTI efforts to the next level? Do your team meetings lack the clarity and purpose you're looking for as a leader? In this session, Lorna will articulate, with multiple school samples and resources, the value of layering collaborative structures and processes within a school and how the introduction of a very intentional collaborative team meeting can work to respond to the needs of students collaboratively, while increasing the instructional capacity of everyone involved. In essence, schools reduce the number of meetings about students...by adding one more! By intentionally layering and connecting our PLC and RTI structures, we leverage and maximize the most powerful resource in any school for supporting the whole child - the teachers working within our building! Come learn what thousands of schools have learned about these purposeful collaborative structures and processes to ensure every student is supported by a team. Please ensure you have a device to access online materials through QR code or URL link.
Speakers
avatar for Lorna Hewson

Lorna Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning Inc
Lorna Hewson is an award-winning educator with leadership experience at the classroom, school, district and provincial levels. Lorna’s professional background has included coaching and mentoring teachers and leaders, effective assessment, curriculum implementation, and inclusive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Stop Wasting My Time!! Strategies for Effectively Facilitating Team Meetings
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
Are you frustrated with productivity and impact when meeting in teams? Our time is precious so how do we ensure time spent together is maximized, whether engaging in PLC's, collaborative team meetings, staff meetings or any other meetings at your school? In this session, Kurtis will share specific structures and processes essential when engaging in collaboration, with multiple samples and resources shared. He will also present strategies for facilitators responsible for leading team meetings. Plan on leaving the session with some resources and strategies to impact your next meeting!
Speakers
avatar for Kurtis Hewson

Kurtis Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning
Kurtis Hewson has been an award-winning teacher, vice-principal, and principal, as well as taught at the post-secondary level. With over a decade of experience as an administrator, Kurtis has championed the call for collaborative structures in schools to ensure success for all students... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Counting Time
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
Adapting a process for collecting data on hours of work, both instructional and assignable, defining assignable time, and monitoring time assignments.
Speakers
avatar for ATA Staff Officer

ATA Staff Officer

Danny Maas, Executive Staff Officer
TBD
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Unmasking Racism: Redefining Education
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 01
This thought provoking session will delve into the complexities of racism and anti-racism in education. Inspired by Dr. Beverly Tatum's analogy of the walkway towards addressing racism. You will gain a foundational comprehension of how racism is deeply interwoven into society’s fabric and our education system, often concealed from view. It is this concealed nature that necessitates our active pursuit of anti-racism. We'll embark on a journey to challenge common misconceptions like "colorblindness" and the notion of a pure meritocracy. We aim to dispel the belief that racism is a thing of the past or confined to isolated incidents of hatred. Instead, we'll cultivate a profound comprehension of its ever-present, pervasive nature that affects us all in varying, sometimes imperceptible, ways. Some may be acutely aware of its presence, while others remain oblivious. The aim is clear: to ensure equitable treatment for all so that every child can access the same high-quality education and have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Together, we will work towards creating a more just and inclusive educational future for all. You'll leave with an understanding of how racism is deeply woven into society's fabric, with a focus on actively practicing anti-racism to ensure equitable treatment for all in our schools. You'll gain practical tools, knowledge, and strategies, empowering you to be a better ally to your students and colleagues. Join me as we unmask the hidden dimensions of racism and commit to a future where every child's potential is nurtured.
Speakers
avatar for Youssra Badr

Youssra Badr

Youssra is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, drawing from her rich cultural heritage as an Arab African Muslim Canadian. With over 15 years of experience in education, she has made significant contributions in various roles, including front-line mental... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Learn to Live Forward- Lessons in Resilience!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 04
How do you transform your fears, chronic stress and burnouts from energy-draining experiences into fuels for your passion and purpose? This is the question Chidi Iwuchukwu has asked thousands of people, and the responses gives true insights into what makes us resilient ,optimistic and persistent. This keynote is crafted to help learners in educational settings see difficulties as opportunities for personal and professional growth. By harnessing humor, engaging storytelling, insightful questions, and actionable advice, Chidi aims to inspire educators to navigate life's pressures with optimism and confidence. Kidnapped at gunpoint and held for ransom, Chidi Iwuchukwu lives to share his remarkable journey from overcoming harrowing life experiences to become “The PRO Guy- Persistent, Resilient and Optimistic” and it rings true in every sense of the words. His amazing story of survival and thriving will wow your audience. Watch as he uses impactful story telling, insightful questions, and engagement on your stage to share on staring terror, trauma and torture in the face, coming back from the brink, imperatives of self-care, actionable insights to transform self-care ideas into reality, and practical and battle-tested strategies to build resilience. Chidi will rock your stage with his presence, passion, purpose. Chidi’s vulnerability, openness and insights not only inspires but transforms an audience! As an experienced Toastmaster, he meticulously crafts every winning performance in order to make a difference with his message. His dynamic aura on stage turns to dynamite instantly! He knows how to build motivation, amp up his audience through emotional rollercoasters with laughing, crying and reflecting together to deliver lasting results. If Chidi can survive and thrive given all life has thrown at him, anyone can overcome and soar. Arriving at this self-evident truth will take a soul-searching and self-reflective journey from stories he shares from the stage. This is not just a keynote. This is an immersive performance.
Speakers
avatar for Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi Iwuchukwu is the P.R.O. (Persistent, Resilient and Optimistic) guy. He is the bestselling author of Coming To Canada: The Ultimate Success Guide for New Immigrants and Travelers. He uses his own personal story, highlighting a variety of harrowing life experiences and transitions... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Scott Ervin - Keynote Session
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Hall D
tbd
Speakers
avatar for Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin has spent twenty-four years working with kids. He has served as a principal, superintendent, discipline specialist, mentor and father. Scott has published a book with ASCD, “The Classroom Behavior Manual: How to Build Relationships with Students, Share Control, and Teach... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Quelle est ma classe? Partie A
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Consulate Room
Le but de cette formation est de comprendre l’utilité et l’intérêt de la grammaire moderne, de donner des stratégies permettant à l’élève de raisonner chaque fois qu’il doit réviser une production écrite, chaque fois qu’il veut comprendre, par exemple, si un accord est justifié ou non ou si l’orthographe d’un mot correspond bien à sa classe. Cet atelier permettra donc de distinguer les différentes classes de mots à l’aide d’une stratégie pour réussir les accords grammaticaux. En effet, les règles varient selon la classe du mot (déterminant, nom, verbe, etc.) et un même mot peut changer de classe selon le contexte syntaxique. Par exemple, «tout» peut être un déterminant, un nom, un pronom ou un adverbe ; «doute» peut être un nom ou un verbe.
Speakers
avatar for Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger est détentrice d’une maitrise en communication de l’École supérieure d’arts graphiques (ESAG) à Paris (France) et d’une maitrise en didactique des langues (mémoire non déposé). Depuis près de quinze ans, elle donne des cours intensifs en grammaire... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Francais, Francais
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

9:00am MST

An Inclusive Drama Classroom.
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Alberta Room
How to make a few changes to your drama classroom to make it more inclusive. Adding artistic activities to traditional learning strategies can establish an atmosphere that fosters improved academic performance. Plus, a drama classroom is FUN...
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Trethewy

Tracy Trethewy

Drama and Foods Teacher, Roland Michener SS
Dr Tracy Trethewy is an Australian teacher who has taught around the world. Her passion is Drama Teaching but also has an interest in Third Culture Kids at International Schools (the subject of her PhD). When at home she is the mother of two fur babies, rescue pugs from South Korea... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Expressive Writing for Wellbeing
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 06
In this session you will be introduced to a writing technique called proprioceptive writing, based on the work of Linda Trichter Metcalf PhD and Tobin Simon PhD. This session is open to anyone, you do not need to be a writer to enjoy or benefit from it. We’ll look at some of the research behind expressive writing, and then have a chance to practice the method. Writing is private and there is no expectation for participants to share any of their work. This method can be used within classes, but it is also an excellent resource for participants to use to support their own emotional well-being.
Speakers
avatar for Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer, Ruvilyn Gatchalian, Lorraine Kirkpatrick, Joshua Kostanuick, Hardeep Rai, Jolene Vandermeulen, and Pam Verhoeff are employees of Black Gold. Some of us are teachers, others are administrators, and others work in division office in administrative capacities. We all bring... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 06 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 06 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Nurture Starts with You
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - BC Room
As a teacher, you offer daily nurture and care to your students. But how skilled are you at nurturing yourself? We cannot pour from an empty cup, so it’s essential that we prioritize our own self-care in order to replenish our energy so we don’t burn out. In this gentle session, come learn why it’s not selfish to nurture yourself first. You’ll leave with practical strategies for improved rhythm, rest, sustainable creative practices, and a stronger sense of your core identity so you can become more resilient.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Harvey

Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

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
KS

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

9:00am MST

AI Tools to Make Teacher Life Easier
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room
Do you want to be up-to-date on all of the latest AI tools for teachers? Did you see a great AI tool on Instagram, but you just can’t remember the name? Join Darren as he goes through all of the greatest AI tools currently available for teachers and how you can use them! Come and learn how AI infused tools can make your work easier, more effective, more engaging, and less stressful.
Speakers
avatar for Darren Maltais

Darren Maltais

Technology Integration Facilitator, Black Gold School Division
After years of experience as a classroom teacher, Darren began his work as a Technology Integration Facilitator for Black Gold School Division. This year will mark his 12th year in that role! He works collaboratively with teachers and students in over 30 schools, co-creating lessons... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Technology / Technolgie, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • 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

9:00am MST

Guided Tour- Muttart Conservatory Tour #2
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Muttart Conservatory Tour #2
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION. Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here! Price: $14.00 Capacity: 20 ***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.*** Join a knowledgeable interpreter for a guided tour of the gems of Muttart Conservatory’s plant collection. You’ll explore the lush plant life of the tropical pyramid, discover unique plant adaptations in the arid pyramid, and enjoy the changing of the seasons in the temperate pyramid.
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Muttart Conservatory Tour #2 Muttart Conservatory
  Tours, Tours
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Muttart Conservatory Tour #2 (Muttart Conservatory, Max capacity for 20 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

Fort Edmonton Tour #2 EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Fort Edmonton Park Tour #2
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $78.00
Capacity: 50
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Learn With Us!!

wîci-pimohtêminân

Walk with us on our journey of truth and reconciliation. Bring this knowledge, empathy, and understanding into your classrooms. By embracing Indigenous ways of knowing and knowledge, we recognize our perceptions and influences and identify growth points within ourselves. This full-day program includes a catered lunch.
Speakers
FE
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Fort Edmonton Park Tour #2 Fort Edmonton Park
  Tours, DEHR
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Fort Edmonton Park Tour #2 (Fort Edmonton Park, Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

9:30am MST

Visit the Royal Alberta Museum (FRENCH Tour) EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Tour
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $24.00
Capacity:30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Come meet with members of the RAM learning team to learn about the resources for you and your class. This will have a 20 min overview and then free time to explore the museum.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Roberts

Monica Roberts

Head of Learning, Royal Alberta Museum
The Royal Alberta Museum is Alberta’s provincial museum. We sustain the Province’s collecting, research, and conservation activities and showcase and share a long and storied history of this land and the peoples who have made it their home. Our work is to collect, conserve, research... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Tour Royal Alberta Museum
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tour
  • Room Details Royal Alberta Museum - Tour (Royal Alberta Museum, Tour Max capacity for 30 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

Stop Tiering Your Students! Establishing, Refining and Utilizing a Continuum of Supports EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Leduc Room
Over the past number of years, with the growth of tiered response systems in schools, educational organizations have become proficient at tiering students for intensifying levels of support. When done well, it ensures a systematic approach to supporting a greater number of students and maximizing resources. When not done well, it can lead to higher levels of support becoming overwhelmed and resources stretched thin as more and more students are identified as requiring intensified supports. The great news is there is a better way that comes when you STOP tiering students! This session will provide an explanation of the paradigm shift from tiering students to tiering supports and share considerations when establishing, refining and utilizing a continuum of supports in schools and districts that has long standing impact for teachers and students.
Speakers
avatar for Lorna Hewson

Lorna Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning Inc
Lorna Hewson is an award-winning educator with leadership experience at the classroom, school, district and provincial levels. Lorna’s professional background has included coaching and mentoring teachers and leaders, effective assessment, curriculum implementation, and inclusive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Heading overseas with ATA’s international cooperation opportunities
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
This session will provide teachers with communication education. Often teachers find themselves in situations that are opportunities to share about their experience in the classroom. However, sometimes this is not an easy conversation to have, but it is very necessary. This isession will prepare teachers to have these tough conversations in a way that is effective and collaborative.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Andrea Berg

Dr. Andrea Berg

Executive Staff Officer, Government, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Andrea Berg, EdD, is an Executive Staff Officer in the Association's Government program area. Among her chief responsibilities are supporting the ATA's Diversity, Equity and Human Rights (DEHR) work and helping to coordinate the ATA’s public relations campaigns. Prior to joining... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Advancing Equity in Education: Culturally Responsive Teaching, Anti-racism, and Allyship
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 01
Are you dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in your classroom? This empowering session integrates culturally responsive teaching, antiracism, and allyship. We will explore practical strategies grounded in anti-racism principles to create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe learning environment for all students. Learn how educators plays a crucial role in dismantling systemic barriers and fostering belonging for ALL students. Participants will leave this session equipped with a wealth of actionable insights and tools to implement immediate change in educational spaces, cultivating a more equitable educational experience for ALL students.
Speakers
avatar for Youssra Badr

Youssra Badr

Youssra is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, drawing from her rich cultural heritage as an Arab African Muslim Canadian. With over 15 years of experience in education, she has made significant contributions in various roles, including front-line mental... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Carole-Anne Devaney - Keynote Session
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 04
Avec franchise et humour auto-dérisoire, Carole Anne lève le voile sur la vie d'une présentatrice de nouvelles qui peut sembler glamour et excitante. Pourtant, derrière les caméras, la réalité est bien différente. Elle parlera de ses responsabilités quotidiennes, en tant que chef d'antenne, et de son parcours pour en arriver là où elle est aujourd'hui. De plus, Carole Anne partagera la manière dont quelques mots bienveillants d'une enseignante ont allumé une étincelle et ouvert des portes vers des rêves qu'elle n'aurait jamais pensé avoir.
Speakers
avatar for Carole-Anne Devaney

Carole-Anne Devaney

Carole Anne Devaney est co-présentatrice de Global News at 5 et de Global News Hour at 6 à Edmonton. Elle est fière d'être Franco-Ontarienne et a grandi à Ottawa. Elle a obtenu un baccalauréat en journalisme de l'Université Carleton avec la plus haute distinction. Avant de... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

Favoriser l’insertion professionnelle du personnel enseignant d’immigration récente
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 08
Le but de l’atelier consiste à outiller les intervenants du milieu scolaire (les directions d’école, les conseillers et les conseillères pédagogiques, etc.) à mieux accueillir le nouveau personnel enseignant d’immigration récente afin de favoriser son insertion professionnelle. Il vise également à fournir au personnel enseignant d’immigration récente des stratégies efficaces d’adaptation pour réussir sa propre intégration.
Speakers
avatar for Mensah Hemedzo

Mensah Hemedzo

sah Hemedzo est enseignant en affection spéciale (EEAS, dossiers PIPNPE-Littératie) au Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est. Son livre Dites-leur que je suis Québécois, publié en 2019 aux Éditions de l’Homme, est un poignant témoignage qui lève le voile sur les... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 08 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 08 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 338 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

Quelle est ma classe? - Partie B
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Consulate Room
Cet atelier pratique présente des démarches développant le raisonnement grammatical des élèves pour qu’ils puissent se corriger en orthographe grammaticale. L’enjeu est de parvenir à leur donner confiance dans leurs capacités à résoudre les problèmes auxquels ils sont confrontés lors de la révision de leurs textes. En français, un grand nombre de mots sont homonymes. C’est en apprenant à discriminer la classe de ces mots que les élèves peuvent les orthographier correctement. Même la terminaison des mots ne nous permet pas d’en inférer la classe : les mots savons et joues sont-ils des verbes parce qu’ils se terminent par -ons ou -es? La catégorie syntaxique reconnue, l’élève peut savoir comment orthographier le mot et quelle règle entre en jeu. Dans cet atelier, nous travaillons sur un texte dans lequel se trouvent des mots homophones et homographes. Le but est de conduire les élèves à faire des manipulations efficaces pour classer des mots, car la présence de pronoms personnels, par exemple, perturbe leurs indices habituels (L’image, elle la colle / La colle est sèche). Les élèves doivent se rendre compte que des ressemblances orthographiques ne suffisent pas à discriminer la classe d’un mot. On doit les pousser à réfléchir, à raisonner pour comprendre. Dans cet atelier, les exercices proposent un véritable travail mental : il doit se passer quelque chose dans la tête de l’élève pour qu’il construise de solides fondations.
Speakers
avatar for Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger est détentrice d’une maitrise en communication de l’École supérieure d’arts graphiques (ESAG) à Paris (France) et d’une maitrise en didactique des langues (mémoire non déposé). Depuis près de quinze ans, elle donne des cours intensifs en grammaire... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Francais, Francais
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

Verbathon®: Comment s'amuser avec les verbes et la grammaire!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Chancellor Room
Voulez-vous enseigner les verbes et la grammaire d’une manière unique, amusante et efficace? Aider vos élèves en jouant des jeux? Utiliser la musique rap pour renforcer l’apprentissage des verbes? Intégrer l’étude des verbes avec d'autres matières? Apprendre comment organiser et participer à un tournoi excitant, même au niveau national? Alors venez participer à cet atelier dynamique! Verbathon® est fondé sur l’idée que les élèves apprennent et retiennent plus en participant aux jeux actifs. Les jeux et les activités du Verbathon® sont basés sur le principe que les possibilités sont INFINIES^ INclusif/ Favorise la responsabilité/ INteractif/ Intégration/ Esprit d’ équipe/ Social et amusant. Verbathon® s’adapte facilement à tous les niveaux par les profs d’ Immersion, de cadre et de langue seconde. M. Emmanuel Escueta, B.Ed., M.Ed a développé le Verbathon® et il est fondateur de Les Productions Éducatives ESCUTECH Ltée. Emmanuel est récipiendaire du Prix du Premier ministre pour l'excellence dans l'enseignement. Niveaux cibles: 2e-9e Immersion/Francophone, 6e-12e FLS.
Speakers
avatar for Emmanuel Escueta

Emmanuel Escueta

Emmanuel Escueta is a retired French Immersion Educator with 34 years experience teaching in different school districts in British Columbia and Manitoba. He is currently a TTOC (Teacher Teaching On Call) in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District in BC. He established ESCUTECH... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Francais, Francais
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Chancellor Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

Accessibility and AI Tools to Help Differentiate for All Students
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room
There are several tools that ALL students can use on Chromebooks to help them become better readers, writers, and learners in general. This session will help you address the diverse needs in your classroom. Empower your students to become more independent and use the tools they need to help them be successful. In this session, we will look at the built-in accessibility features of Chromebooks such as dictation and select-to-speak. We’ll also cover the features of Read&Write with specific lessons that allow students to use these tools in their everyday learning AND how we can use AI to make differentiation a breeze.
Speakers
avatar for Darren Maltais

Darren Maltais

Technology Integration Facilitator, Black Gold School Division
After years of experience as a classroom teacher, Darren began his work as a Technology Integration Facilitator for Black Gold School Division. This year will mark his 12th year in that role! He works collaboratively with teachers and students in over 30 schools, co-creating lessons... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Technology / Technolgie
  • 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

10:15am MST

L'enseignement explicite : plus que de l'enseignement magistral!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 06
L'enseignement explicite est une approche pédagogique basée sur les données probantes, donc les données provenant d'études validées par les différentes méthodes scientifiques. Trop souvent, depuis la diffusion des résultats du Projet Follow Through en 1976, la plus grande recherche empirique sur les méthodes d'enseignement, nous avons confondu l'enseignement explicite avec l'enseignement magistral. Dans cette session, nous allons démystifier l'enseignement explicite et comment est-ce que cette méthode pédagogique peut être appliquée à n'importe quel niveau et pour n'importe quelle clientèle d'élèves. Nous allons baser cette session sur le modèle PIC de Gauthier et coll. (2013). Avec cette structure, nous allons présenter des pratiques gagnantes qui pourront réellement avoir un impact positif sur la réussite et la confiance en soi de vos élèves.
Speakers
KB

Kevin Bergeron

Kevin Bergeron est un éducateur dévoué, passionné par l'enseignement et l'innovation pédagogique. Depuis 2019, il enseigne au Centre francophone d'éducation à distance, où il s'investit pleinement dans l'éducation des élèves à travers des méthodes pédagogiques novatrices... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 06 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Learning Resources
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 06 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

10:15am MST

What's happened to our students and how can we help?
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Centennial Room
What's happened to our students and how can we help? The benefits of a trauma-informed approach (TIA) in K-12 schools. This is a session designed to help teachers view their students through a new lens. When teachers can change their perceptions of student behaviour, they can more successfully navigate the many different challenges they face in the classroom. Students arrive in our classroom having experienced a wide range of trauma. Teachers need to ensure they are working with these students in a supportive and caring way. You should leave this session with a new understanding of behaviours, as well as armed with a variety of easy-to-implement strategies and a list of recommended resources.
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Kelly

Brenda Kelly

Grade 3 Teacher, Sheldon Coates School
Brenda Kelly is an experienced educator with over 20 years of classroom teaching experience. She has taught pretty much everything from K-Grade 9, with her most recent teaching experience being in the same K-3 school for the past 10 years. She graduated with a Master of Education... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Centennial Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 160 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
KS

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 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

10:15am MST

22 Timely Topics on Teacher Health & Wellness - Ideas I Stole From Others
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 03
Teachers and leaders who participate in this session will engage in meaningful discussions and leave with an increased awareness of practical strategies that can be used to enhance their own approach to health and wellness. This is a discussion-based session for teachers in the area of health and wellness. During our time together we engage in small and large group discussion around timely topics on staff health and wellness. Come join us and be ready to share key ideas from your own professional practice, school or division. Together, we will connect and engage around one of the most important topics in education today, taking care of ourselves.
Speakers
avatar for Ray Hoppins

Ray Hoppins

Mr. Ray Hoppins thoroughly enjoyed his thirty-three year career as a teacher, vice-principal, principal, and central office leader in Vegreville, Innisfail, Sundre, and Olds. Ray is a proud alumnus from both the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary, and recently... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Organization Strategies to Simplify Life
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - BC Room
Do you find yourself wishing for better organization at home and at school? Come learn strategies to improve the systems you use for a streamlined approach to planning, deadlines, calendars, possessions, and information management. We’ll look at how easy it is to become overwhelmed, the stress we feel about the pace of modern life and work through why good intentions are not enough to carry us through. In this session you’ll discover practical ways to organize your time and resources for increased efficiency and simplicity.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Harvey

Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

10:30am MST

Why are outcomes for Indigenous students so unequal?
Friday February 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
ECC - Hall D
Join authors Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) and Andrew Stobo Sniderman for a discussion about their acclaimed book, Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation. This book follows multiple generations of two families, one white and one Indigenous, and weaves their lives into the larger story of Canada. Valley of the Birdtail is about how two schools became separate and unequal—and what it means for the rest of us.
Speakers
avatar for Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)

Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)

DOUGLAS SANDERSON (AMO BINASHII) is Beaver Clan, from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. He holds the Prichard Wilson Chair in Law and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. Professor Sanderson has served as senior Advisor to the government of Ontario, in the offices... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Stobo Sniderman

Andrew Stobo Sniderman

ANDREW STOBO SNIDERMAN is a writer, lawyer and Rhodes Scholar from Montreal. He has written for the New York Times, the Globe and Mail and Maclean’s. He has also argued before the Supreme Court of Canada, served as the human rights policy advisor to the Canadian minister of foreign... Read More →
Chairperson
avatar for Cindy Christou

Cindy Christou

Program Chair, NCTCA
Friday February 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Intentional Use of Data to Guide and Inform the Collaborative Conversation
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
It is not unusual for schools to be data-rich, but information-poor, collecting reams of student data but not ensuring the effective utilization of the information to guide next steps. In this session, Kurtis will explore a number of practical and easy to implement strategies and considerations for school leaders looking to ensure intentional organization and use of data to truly engage teachers, teams and help guide timely, collaborative responses for students.
Speakers
avatar for Kurtis Hewson

Kurtis Hewson

Lead Learner/Co-Founder, Jigsaw Learning
Kurtis Hewson has been an award-winning teacher, vice-principal, and principal, as well as taught at the post-secondary level. With over a decade of experience as an administrator, Kurtis has championed the call for collaborative structures in schools to ensure success for all students... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Admin / Leadership, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Extended/Long Term Disability: It’s All About the Medical
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
Understanding extended disability and long-term disability benefits can be challenging. The session provides an overview of this benefit and its eligibility, a review of best practices on applying for the benefit and outlines supports the Association offers to members during the application and, potentially, the appeal process.
Speakers
avatar for ATA Staff Officer

ATA Staff Officer

Danny Maas, Executive Staff Officer
TBD
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Making Meaningful Institutional Changes: using ERGs to create safety and inclusion for all employees.
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 01
In the first half of this session, employees from Black Gold Schools will lead you through the story of their first year starting and running Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). You will learn what an ERG is, and how it can offer a meaningful internal community of shared identities (racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, etc) that offers a route to equity and inclusion in the workplace. You will leave this session with access to a folder of all our resources (PD we have completed and offered, info on how to structure meetings, etc). In the second half of this session, we will offer a panel discussion where participants will have the opportunity to ask ERG members questions, as well as anything else related to our pursuit of a more inclusive workplace.
Speakers
avatar for Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer

Katie DeBoer, Ruvilyn Gatchalian, Lorraine Kirkpatrick, Joshua Kostanuick, Hardeep Rai, Jolene Vandermeulen, and Pam Verhoeff are employees of Black Gold. Some of us are teachers, others are administrators, and others work in division office in administrative capacities. We all bring... Read More →
J

Jolene

BGSD
Jolene Vandermeulen is an Assistant Principal with Black Gold School Division.
avatar for Erin Keca

Erin Keca

Principal, Black Gold School Division
Erin Keca, a 20-year education veteran and current principal at École Leduc Estates School, is passionate about fostering inclusive school communities where every student and staff member feels valued and empowered.
HR

Hardeep Rai

Dr. Hardeep Rai has taught for 25 years in a variety of roles from elementary to postsecondary, currently as a grade 5 teacher at Riverview Middle School. His dedication to supporting students and ensuring representation for marginalized groups motivates him to build community with... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Chidi Iwuchukwu - Breakout session
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 11
TBD
Speakers
avatar for Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi C Iwuchukwu

Chidi Iwuchukwu is the P.R.O. (Persistent, Resilient and Optimistic) guy. He is the bestselling author of Coming To Canada: The Ultimate Success Guide for New Immigrants and Travelers. He uses his own personal story, highlighting a variety of harrowing life experiences and transitions... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 11 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 11 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 240 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Connie Jakab - Keynote Session
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 04
tbd
Speakers
avatar for Connie Jakab
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Note-Taking for School Counsellors and Administrators
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 03
Most of the time, school counsellors and school administrators are not trained on time-efficient and ethical record keeping that satisfies legal expectations. Do we have to keep notes? What should we write in our notes? Who keeps those notes? These questions will be answered, and more!
Speakers
avatar for Vincent Mireau

Vincent Mireau

Registered Psychologist, Rock Lake Psychology
Vincent Mireau is a Registered Psychologist in the Province of Alberta. He works in private practice Alberta-wide an instructor of Law and Ethics for City University of Seattle. Vincent is proudly francophone and the former President of the ATA Council of School Counsellors.
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Guidance / Counselling, Admin / Leadership
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Supporting Neurodivergent Students at School
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 05
As class sizes increase and EA hours are in limited supply, our neurodivergent students are struggling. 1 in 50 children and youth are diagnosed with autism in Canada (2019), and 5-7% of children and youth are diagnosed with ADHD. More and more girls are being diagnosed as well, and many teachers and doctors are not as familiar with how autism looks in those assigned female at birth. Learn how to be neurodivergent affirming and support those students who are differently wired so they can be successful at school.
Speakers
avatar for Stepha Fode

Stepha Fode

CFL Teacher, Parkland School Division
Stepha is an autistic educator who is the mother to a twice exceptional child and runs a program for neurodivergent highschoolers, especially those with school avoidance. She competed her Masters of Special Education at UBC in 2011, and moved to Alberta in 2019 where she works at... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Admin / Leadership
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 05 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 70 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Culturally Sensitive Trauma Informed Practices in the Classroom: Understanding the Impact of Intergenerational Trauma
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room
This workshop will explore the connection between the history of colonization in Canada, with a holistic assessment in understanding the ongoing impacts on Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous peoples. The audience will understand how to use a two eyed seeing approach, and how this relays to working with Indigenous students, families and communities, while using a culturally sensitive trauma-informed approach. Participants will leave feeling empowered in learning how they can implement a strength- based approach, that is focused on resiliency and the strengths that Indigenous people carry within themselves. They will see how Intergenerational trauma can be healed when using intergenerational wisdom in supporting Indigenous people on their own healing journey.
Speakers
avatar for Joanna Gladue

Joanna Gladue

Joanna Gladue, a proud Nehiyaw Cree woman from the Treaty 8 Bigstone Cree Nation, embodies a profound connection to her Indigenous heritage, both in her personal and professional life. Although her familial roots lie in Northern Alberta, she has spent most of her life in Edmonton... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Indigenous Education
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables 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
avatar for Goota Desmarais

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
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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

11:30am MST

A Reasonable Act of Worship | understanding & teaching the connection between worship & purity
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - BC Room
We live in a society where the word purity has become entangled in a gray area of post modernism & self-indulgence. Teaching authentic worship goes beyond just a faith or catechism class in school. It needs to be integrated into our systems as a whole. Accomplishing this requires a paradigm shift in both our mentality and our approach. Drawing from concepts laid out in his book, Peter guides us through the beginnings of what this shift might look like. Participants are invited to reflect, to journey, and to share.
Speakers
avatar for Peter Hill

Peter Hill

CPM Enterprises
Peter is a licensed minister, author, motivational speaker, youtuber, and math teacher. During the school year, he teaches high school math in the city of Calgary. Outside of his teaching career, he is involved in the training, support, equipping and encouragement of an array of different... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Religious Studies / Religion, Guidance / Counselling
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

11:30am MST

Personal Retiree Plan education session
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room
Your retirement, your way. If you're starting to think about retirement, you might be wondering what your benefit options will look like. Our flexible solutions will meet your needs for the next stage of your life, so you can: BE FLEXIBLE. Choose the coverage that suits your needs for extended health benefits, prescription drugs and dental care. FEEL CONFIDENT. Enjoy your retirement with peace of mind that your coverage is secure with a brand you know and trust. TRAVEL FAR. Enjoy worry-free vacations with our emergency travel coverage and up to 120 days per trip. LIVE WELL. Stay happy and healthy by taking advantage of personal, nutritional and financial counseling through our wellness programs. Learn what to expect and plan for in retirement; from government sponsored programs to personal benefit options. This is a great opportunity to plan early for the retirement you always envisioned.
Speakers
avatar for Candice Hartwell

Candice Hartwell

Personal Benefits Specialist, Alberta Blue Cross
Personal Benefits Specialist with Alberta Blue Cross. Helping to educate Albertans about their benefit options. From Government sponsored health programs to personal coverage options. Supporting individuals as they transition from group benefits to personal coverage upon retirement... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Retired Teachers, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • 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

11:30am MST

Land Reclamation In The Classroom - Educating Through Game
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
How do we teach the next generation to reclaim disturbed land, to heal the Earth? With increasing environmental pressures, everyone must understand the importance of land reclamation. Join Valerie Miller, PhD, and Julie Arsenault, science teacher, to explore “Become An Earth Doctor”. This game allows participants to become land reclamation practitioners, walking them through key steps and decisions. Participants will be introduced to land reclamation, explore gameplay, learn how to connect to real life examples including those experienced on Indigenous lands, and gain access to free resources.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Arsenault

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council
After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Julie entered the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta to pursue her teaching career. She has been teaching with Edmonton Public Schools since 2002 and has developed a passion for incorporating... Read More →
avatar for Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems
Valerie Miller (she/her) is the Outreach and Engagement Lead for Future Energy Systems and has a PhD in land reclamation from the University of Alberta. Valerie supports personnel to share research with audiences through opportunities like tours, videos, books, talks, and in-person/online... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:00pm MST

Guided Tours at the Art Gallery of Alberta
Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta Tour #2
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $24.00
Capacity: 90
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Join us for a guided tour and discussions designed for teachers. Led by our Education team, these tours highlight current exhibitions including key exhibition themes and ideas, connections to the Alberta Program of Studies, applicable visual literacy strategies, and suggestions for classrooms.
Speakers
AG

Art Gallery of Alberta

Education and Learning Administrator, Art Gallery of Alberta
The Art Gallery of Alberta is a museum dedicated to excellent and innovative practice in programming, stewardship, and presentation of visual arts in Western Canada and across the nation. The Art Gallery of Alberta creates a welcoming and engaging environment where people are motivated... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta Tour #2 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Tours, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta Tour #2 (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for 90 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:30pm MST

Maegan Giroux - Keynote Session EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
ECC - Hall D
Join us for a keynote session with author Maegan Giroux as she delves into the transformative power of the 14 building thinking classroom practices. Through practical examples and real-world applications, Maegan will illuminate how these practices foster equity and accessibility in educational settings. From fostering collaborative inquiry to nurturing meaningful reflection, each practice is designed to empower students and teachers. Discover how the building thinking classroom's pedagogy promotes inclusive learning environments where every voice is valued, and every mind is engaged. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for cultivating your own thinking classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Maegan Giroux

Maegan Giroux

Maegan Giroux is an accomplished mathematics teacher, instructional coach, and educational consultant, currently working in Regina Catholic Schools. Having taught for over a decade at every grade level from kindergarten to grade 8, Maegan's teaching philosophy is rooted in innovative... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Promote Yourself: Resumes and Cover Letters that Get Noticed
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18
Are you interested in learning how to communicate the story of your teaching career and showcase your educational, professional, leadership and volunteer experience to pique employers’ interest? In this session, the presenter will share advice on how to edit your resume and write a strong cover letter to improve your chances of getting an interview.
Speakers
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TBD

TBD
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 17/18 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, ATA
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 17/18 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

What is MoodleHub?
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room
MoodleHub is a server that has been running for several years where teachers around Alberta have been networking and downloading courses that have been established in their division. We are a non-profit organization that wants the best for teachers by meeting once a month during the school year to discuss anything new in the world of e-learning.
Speakers
avatar for Angelo Delli Santi

Angelo Delli Santi

Mastering Online Tools for Any Science and Math Learner
Angelo Delli Santi has completed his Master of Distance Education from Athabasca University in 2022 and is continuing to learn more skills of the teaching profession as a life-long learner. He resides in Red Deer, Alberta, and teaches high school online science courses (Biology, Chemistry... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Beginning Teachers, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Chancellor Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Be An Upstander: Finding Hope in Complex Times
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 01
Global crisis’, rights and equity issues are entering, and sometimes disrupting, classrooms within increasing frequency, leaving both students and educators feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. In this session, participants will explore approaches that create environments where they can explore complex topics and equip students with tools to address injustice. Participants will also examine how classroom culture, courage to engage in complex conversations and project-based learning, can be used together to help students find hope and equip them with skills to take action.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Adomako-Ansah

Sarah Adomako-Ansah

Canadian Human Rights Museum / Edmonton Catholic Teachers Local No 54
Sarah Adomako-Ansah is a graduate of the University of Alberta, B. Ed (’13). She is a former teacher with the Edmonton Catholic School Division, teaching grades three through six from 2013 until 2021. She was the Division’s first Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Consultant... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  DEHR, Learning Resources
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 01 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Choosing Your Tomorrow: Harnessing Your Power of Choice
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 04
Jodie shares how harnessing the power of choice is possible, even in the most challenging times. Drawing from her personal journey, she explores themes of resilience, communication, support, and growing through grief. She emphasizes that joy can coexist with pain and underscores the power of choice in decision-making to find meaning while living through adversity. Jodie offers practical lessons and inspires others to embrace self-discovery for growth and healing, providing tools to help themselves and those they love and serve. Her message is one of connection, hope, and the possibility of finding joy amidst life’s most difficult moments.
Speakers
avatar for Jodie Baulkham

Jodie Baulkham

Jodie Baulkham Coaching & Consulting
Jodie is a licensed teacher, former RCMP employee, professional coach, and certified Leader Character practitioner who focuses on cultivating character, igniting passion, and fortifying resilience for herself and others. She is a leadership and mental health curriculum design specialist... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 04 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 308 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Plus j’écris, mieux j’écris, mieux je lis : c’est établi -Partie A
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room
Les recherches prouvent que plus l’élève produit des textes, plus il progresse dans l’écrit. Aussi, il est nécessaire d’organiser des séquences pédagogiques fréquentes intégrant des productions d’écrits, surtout des écrits courts. Or l’écrit n’est souvent proposé que comme activité finale pour l’évaluation. Cet atelier présente des activités d’entrainement à la production d’écrits. Entre autres, des activités de paraphrase, de reformulation conduisent l’élève à mobiliser des procédures de remplacement, de déplacement et d’ajout de mots. Les activités proposées peuvent être mises directement en place par les enseignants, les orthopédagogues pour permettre à tout élève de maitriser l’écrit. C’est donc un atelier concret, pratique, durant lequel les participants reverront aussi les différentes sortes de phrases. Cet atelier devrait comporter deux périodes.
Speakers
avatar for Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger est détentrice d’une maitrise en communication de l’École supérieure d’arts graphiques (ESAG) à Paris (France) et d’une maitrise en didactique des langues (mémoire non déposé). Depuis près de quinze ans, elle donne des cours intensifs en grammaire... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Francais, Francais
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Enhance Well-being, Enhance Learning: The CSH Approach
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
Healthy students learn better and achieve better outcomes. The comprehensive school health (CSH) framework is Alberta’s roadmap for school health and wellness. CSH begins with you, right in your classroom! Join us for an engaging discussion on hot topics that directly impact you and your students. Together, let’s demystify CSH and explore strategies that enhance well-being and learning for students and staff in your classroom – leading to meaningful and lasting change.
Speakers
avatar for David Knechtel

David Knechtel

Health Promotion Facilitator Healthy Schools, Alberta Health Services
David is a Health Promotion Facilitator with the Healthy Schools team at Alberta Health Services. He partners with school authorities and other stakeholders to implement effective and coordinated initiatives that improve wellbeing in schools using a Comprehensive School Health framework... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Mitschke

Matthew Mitschke

Health Promotion Facilitator, Healthy Schools, AHS
Matt is a Health Promotion Facilitator with the Healthy Schools team at Alberta Health Services. He partners with school authorities and other stakeholders to implement effective and coordinated initiatives that improve wellbeing in schools using a Comprehensive School Health framework... Read More →
avatar for Rodney Snaterse

Rodney Snaterse

Health Promotion Facilitator, Healthy Schools, Alberta Health Services
Rod is a Health Promotion Facilitator with the Healthy Schools team at Alberta Health Services. He partners with school authorities and other stakeholders to implement effective and coordinated initiatives that improve wellbeing in schools using a Comprehensive School Health framework... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Health - CALM / Santé, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Askîhk Kiskinohamâtowin - Weaving Métis Ways of Knowing into Land-Based Learning
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room
nd Based Learning is central to Métis ways of knowing and being. When we create relationships to the land, we have a responsibility to live in reciprocity by protecting and caring for the land and all that lives on it. Seeing the land as a relation is an important Métis worldview. Join Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning in exploring what Land-Based Learning could look like in schools, what it is and resources to support this learning.
Speakers
avatar for Holly Brandsma

Holly Brandsma

Metis Education Consultant, Rupertsland Institute
Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning develops comprehensive foundational knowledge resources, engaging lesson plans, meaningful professional development opportunities and authentic classroom learning tools that speak accurately and meaningfully to topics in Métis educati... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Learning Resources
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Yukon Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Neurographic Art
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow)
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $7.00
Capacity: 30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

How can we host an art class that accesses emotional regulation, creative freedom as well as develop techniques needed for watercolor? Come find out. All materials will be provided and in one hour you will walk away with a completed assignment that is applicable K-12.
Speakers
KS

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 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for 0 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

The Purity Pandemic | dealing with disaster in our postmodern world EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - BC Room
We are in a crisis. Our students are being faced with choices that they are ill equipped to make. A society of pornography and rape culture is infiltrating our well-being with incredibly severe consequences. We shy away from discussing the issues & pay a huge price. Not for the faint of heart, Peter offers an in-depth and in-your-face talk to teachers & educators about purity. While from the perspective of the Christian faith, principals shared transcend religious backgrounds. It’s time to talk about it. It’s time to fight back.
Speakers
avatar for Peter Hill

Peter Hill

CPM Enterprises
Peter is a licensed minister, author, motivational speaker, youtuber, and math teacher. During the school year, he teaches high school math in the city of Calgary. Outside of his teaching career, he is involved in the training, support, equipping and encouragement of an array of different... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Religious Studies / Religion, Guidance / Counselling
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Allyship in STEM
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 12
Are you an ally interested in authentically weaving Truth & Reconciliation into your STEM lessons but don’t know where to start? Are you mindful of avoiding tokenism and teaching Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being with respect and authenticity? If so, then this is the session for you! Amanda Green will share her journey in learning from Indigenous people and appropriately implementing a variety of lessons that you can then use either on your own, or with guidance of a community member. Please remember that this is from the point of view of an ally, who sometimes makes mistakes, but ultimately wants to help others learn from them and do better. Amanda primarily focuses on Junior High (both in English and French), but has many ideas you can use with students of all ages.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Arsenault

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council
After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Julie entered the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta to pursue her teaching career. She has been teaching with Edmonton Public Schools since 2002 and has developed a passion for incorporating... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Green

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 →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Indigenous Education
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Help! There is a Critic Living in my Head!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 03
Have trouble with a hyper-critical inner dialogue? Are you your own biggest critic? This session offers insight derived from an 'old, but awesome' model called T.A. for dealing with our mental backseat driver. This session would also be excellent for teachers working with Stressed Out High Achievers.
Speakers
avatar for Vincent Mireau

Vincent Mireau

Registered Psychologist, Rock Lake Psychology
Vincent Mireau is a Registered Psychologist in the Province of Alberta. He works in private practice Alberta-wide an instructor of Law and Ethics for City University of Seattle. Vincent is proudly francophone and the former President of the ATA Council of School Counsellors.
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

How to Say No
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
Teachers give a lot of themselves, so preserving energy is an important skill. With increased demands on our time and resources, decisions must be made to manage stress and avoid burning out. In this session, we’ll examine why it can be so hard to say no. We’ll cover handling the disappointment of others, strategies for setting and maintaining stronger relationship boundaries, and creating more space to enjoy life instead of feeling “crazy busy.” Prioritize your own mental health by learning how to say no with kindness and without guilt so your students can see how it’s done.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Harvey

Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

1:00pm MST

Visit the Royal Alberta Museum (Tour)
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Tour
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $24.00
Capacity:30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Come meet with members of the RAM learning team to learn about the resources for you and your class. This will have a 20 min overview and then free time to explore the museum.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Roberts

Monica Roberts

Head of Learning, Royal Alberta Museum
The Royal Alberta Museum is Alberta’s provincial museum. We sustain the Province’s collecting, research, and conservation activities and showcase and share a long and storied history of this land and the peoples who have made it their home. Our work is to collect, conserve, research... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Royal Alberta Museum - Tour Royal Alberta Museum
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tour
  • Room Details Royal Alberta Museum - Tour (Royal Alberta Museum, Tour Max capacity for 30 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

1:45pm MST

Scott Ervin - Breakout Session EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 08
tbd
Speakers
avatar for Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin

Scott Ervin has spent twenty-four years working with kids. He has served as a principal, superintendent, discipline specialist, mentor and father. Scott has published a book with ASCD, “The Classroom Behavior Manual: How to Build Relationships with Students, Share Control, and Teach... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 08 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 08 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 338 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Fun Times with H5P!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room
Have you ever encountered dull lessons where students just read the material, and nothing engages them. H5P.org has been around for several years to promote a fun and engaging way to learn. You can have embedded material from Crosswords, Interactive Videos, Flashcards, Game Map and so much more. To be exact another 50 to choose from. I will quickly show you the ins and outs of storing your material on this server and the use of AI, specifically ChatGPT you can have questions made on any concept in seconds to formatively assess your students.
Speakers
avatar for Angelo Delli Santi

Angelo Delli Santi

Mastering Online Tools for Any Science and Math Learner
Angelo Delli Santi has completed his Master of Distance Education from Athabasca University in 2022 and is continuing to learn more skills of the teaching profession as a life-long learner. He resides in Red Deer, Alberta, and teaches high school online science courses (Biology, Chemistry... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Assessment / Évaluation, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Chancellor Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Outcomes, Triangulation and Gradebooks - OH MY!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 09
We know that tests and traditional grading are not necessarily the most effective for assessing and reporting student learning, but how to make the transition from what we’ve always done to what we want to do? This session will share ideas and resources for tracking student progress, setting up an outcome based gradebook and reporting achievements in a way that meaningfully describes what students know and can do.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Arsenault

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council
After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Julie entered the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta to pursue her teaching career. She has been teaching with Edmonton Public Schools since 2002 and has developed a passion for incorporating... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Assessment / Évaluation, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 09 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Laurie McIntosh - Keynote Session
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Hall D
Taking a closer look at the strategies, stories and definitions of "success" that inspire and connect us in our community as 'Teachers These Days'. Laurie will hold a discussion and reflection around what we have been taught is a "good" teacher. We will examine in depth the stories we have been told about what makes a successful teacher, what elements within our teacher culture need to change and spend time discussing safe places to land in these trying times. This session is all about the connection. Teachers can expect to leave with strategies especially surrounding connection to themselves, their school community, their learners and the families they serve. What people will remember most about you, your legacy, will have so much more to do with a felt sense than it ever will with words or numbers. It will remind our teachers that their job is to shine the incredible light that brought them into this profession in the first place. It will remind them that whatever you got on any given day is (more than) enough which is something all teachers deserve to hear right now.
Speakers
avatar for Laurie McIntosh

Laurie McIntosh

me of the best lessons are taught in the moments between literacy and numeracy. These golden moments based on kindness, connection, and community are the moments Laurie lives for. With compassion and thoughtfulness, Laurie has an incredible way of acknowledging the accomplishments... Read More →
Chairperson
JV

Janet Vader

NCTCA Past President
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Hall D Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Hall D (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 2000 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Plus j’écris, mieux j’écris, mieux je lis : c’est établi -Partie B
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room
Les recherches prouvent que plus l’élève produit des textes, plus il progresse dans l’écrit. Aussi, il est nécessaire d’organiser des séquences pédagogiques fréquentes intégrant des productions d’écrits, surtout des écrits courts. Or l’écrit n’est souvent proposé que comme activité finale pour l’évaluation. Cet atelier présente des activités d’entrainement à la production d’écrits. Entre autres, des activités de paraphrase, de reformulation conduisent l’élève à mobiliser des procédures de remplacement, de déplacement et d’ajout de mots. Les activités proposées peuvent être mises directement en place par les enseignants, les orthopédagogues pour permettre à tout élève de maitriser l’écrit. C’est donc un atelier concret, pratique, durant lequel les participants reverront aussi les différentes sortes de phrases. Cet atelier devrait comporter deux périodes.
Speakers
avatar for Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger

Véronique Léger est détentrice d’une maitrise en communication de l’École supérieure d’arts graphiques (ESAG) à Paris (France) et d’une maitrise en didactique des langues (mémoire non déposé). Depuis près de quinze ans, elle donne des cours intensifs en grammaire... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Francais, Francais
  • Language of Presentation French
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags French, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Let’s Talk About Food: Reframing messaging for an inclusive classroom
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
Have you ever wondered how to respond to your students' comments about food? Most of us grew up hearing foods described as “healthy” or “unhealthy,” but categorizing foods this way can harm our relationship with food and cause stress about eating. So how do we flip the script on this conversation with students? Join our Registered Dietitians in this interactive session exploring practical examples and strategies of how to have inclusive conversations around all foods with your students. Come and be part of the conversation!
Speakers
avatar for Jaclyn Chute

Jaclyn Chute

Registered Dietitian, Teach Nutrition
Jaclyn Chute, RD, M.Ed. Jaclyn is is a Registered Dietitian with Teach Nutrition at Dairy Farmers of Canada. She is passionate about helping others cultivate a healthy relationship with food and themselves. She enjoys finding creative ways to share the message that eating can be nourishing... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Health - CALM / Santé, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Exploring Inuit Games: Tradition, Skills, and Community
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Join us for an engaging session dedicated to the rich tradition of Inuit games. Participants will delve into the cultural significance, historical roots, and the skills involved in these traditional activities. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on participation, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the games that have been passed down through generations, fostering community and resilience in Inuit culture. Whether you're learning about the endurance-testing Knuckle Hop, the strategic Blanket Toss, or the cooperative Seal Crawl, this session promises a fun and educational experience for all ages. Be prepared for an immersive journey into the world of Inuit games, where tradition meets play!
Speakers
avatar for Goota Desmarais

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
NL

Nicole Lueke

Director of Communication, North Central Teachers' Convention
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Indigenous Education, Physical Education / Éducation Physique
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Yukon Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

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
avatar for Amanda Green

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 →
avatar for Megan Zaremba

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
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

All Who are Weary and Heavy-Laden
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 10
Although he went to church from the time he was very young, the launch of a parish youth ministry program in his teen years is what really awakened Mike Landry’s faith, making Jesus his dearest friend. For more than 27 years, Mike has sought to share the truth, beauty, and goodness of Catholic Christianity with others. Currently, he works full-time as division Chaplain for Evergreen Catholic Schools, serving ten schools west of Edmonton, AB. Mike and his wife Jennifer live in Stony Plain, AB with their five children.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Landry

Mike Landry

Although he went to church from the time he was very young, the launch of a parish youth ministry program in his teen years is what really awakened Mike Landry’s faith, making Jesus his dearest friend. For more than 27 years, Mike has sought to share the truth, beauty, and goodness... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Religious Studies / Religion, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Non-Permanent Learning Surfaces (aka Whiteboards) In the Science Classroom
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room
Whiteboarding can be defined by some as an effective classroom strategy that uses non-permanent learning surfaces to actively engage students in the learning process. This strategy provides students with ongoing evaluation and quick feedback that guides understanding and comprehension of subject matter. It also allows students to engage in a collaborative learning process with their peers enabling them to learn from each other. This session will introduce you to multiple methods on how you can use whiteboarding in your science classroom. Participants will experience how to use non-permanent learning surfaces in their science classrooms in a variety of ways. They will learn that whiteboarding is an effective student engagement activity that fosters student dialogue, engages students in a collaborative learning environment, models problem solving strategies and helps students achieve a deeper conceptual understanding of scientific concepts.
Speakers
avatar for Kristian Basaraba

Kristian Basaraba

Kristian Basaraba (he/him) is a father of two, teacher, lead singer in the punk rock cover band Dad Religion, podcast host, semi-retired skateboarder and the founder of the community organization known as Rad Dads Edmonton. He is currently on a secondment from his school board working... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Visual Block-Based Coding with Minecraft Education Edition
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - BC Room
In this session we will look at coding in Minecraft Education Edition, how it can be used in both elementary and secondary computer science. You and your students will be able to gain new powers and abilities, while developing skills in problem solving, innovation, collaboration, and perseverance. We'll also look at other (free) options for visual block-based coding such as MakeCode Arcade, micro:bit, and Scratch.
Speakers
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David Hay

Teacher, Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41
David Hay teaches high school computing science, robotics, IT, digital media, and math in Sherwood Park. He is also a contributor to the Callysto and Data Dunkers projects.
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - BC Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Science-sciences, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - BC Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Financial Wellness – it’s more than just investments!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room
Why is it important to prioritize our financial well-being? Being financially prepared is essential because it's not just about money; it's a fundamental aspect of overall wellness. Neglecting financial health can lead to stress and affect mental well-being, making it harder to navigate life's challenges. For educators, who often prioritize the needs of others over their own, focusing on personal wellness, including financial wellness, is imperative. Studies show that 40% of financially unstable Canadians experience stress related to their finances. This stress permeates their work life, with 88% reporting frequent worries and 49% admitting it affects their job performance. But what if there were simple tools that could alleviate this stress? This session aims to provide such tools, offering practical steps that can be implemented easily. In this session, you will learn how to identify any financial gaps that you may have, how to prepare for the unknown (financial emergencies and unexpected costs), and how to plan for your expected financial needs (home downpayment, kids' post-secondary tuition, additional retirement funds). We will explore investment options, look at market dynamics, and using our core strategies we will set you up to make informed financial decisions. Being financially prepared isn't just about avoiding financial pitfalls; it's about building resilience and understanding and securing peace of mind in the face of life's uncertainties.
Speakers
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Rick Harcourt

Professional Financial Advisor, Capital Estate Planning
Rick Harcourt is a Professional Financial Advisor, he manages the ATA Group Voluntary Benefit program and if you've joined us for a past Financial Wellness session or the ATA Pre-Retirement sessions, you'll have seen him in action as our main speaker for these events. Rick has been... Read More →
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Elizabeth Walton

Marketing and Communications Manager, Capital Planning
Elizabeth leads the communications and marketing programs for the ATA Voluntary Benefits Program. This includes designing and developing all the communication materials for the program, helping teachers and their families to understand the options available to them – like the ATA... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, Admin / Leadership
  • 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

2:00pm MST

Risk. Rest. Resilience.
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
After we risk, we must learn how to rest so we can build resilience. In this session, we’ll do a deep dive into the scarcity mindset so prevalent in our culture. We’ll talk about rhythm, and the stories we tell ourselves about productivity and worth being intertwined. Learning how to safely take risks, and then rest up and recover, leads to improved mental health and better coping strategies. If you are feeling bone weary and in need of hope and rest, this session is for you. Come practice these critical life skills so you can show your students how it’s done.
Speakers
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Julianne Harvey

Author. Educator. Nurturer., Ruby Finch Books
Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer in South Surrey, BC. She’s the author of six books and holds an MFA and a BA in Creative Writing, along with a certificate in Counselling Skills. Her speculative climate novel, Post Civ, is available now. Please see julianneharvey.com... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Teacher Wellness / Bien-être, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus All Grades
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, All Grades
 
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