NCTCA 2025: Full Schedule

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

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

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

Telus World of Science - Edmonton
Thursday February 8th PM

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

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

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

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

2025 Venues:

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

9:00am MST

Numeracy and Young Learners: a Developmental Affair

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

Westin - Centennial Room

Have you wondered how to best teach your preschool or kindergarten students early number concepts? Come and learn the developmental approach to numeracy, using the Instructional Framework in Early Numbers as a guide. This session will provide you an appreciation of early number development, how to determine where your students are at, and Cross-Number puzzles you can use with your class.

Speakers

Angela Hanson

Angela Hanson is an elementary school educator who believes that learning math concepts should be active and fun. She structures math classes that encourage students to move and engage in group activities. Her students are excited to discover new math strategies using manipulatives... Read More →

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

Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Pre-K (Early Childhood)
format Tables
Room Details Westin - Centennial Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
Tags English, Pre-K (Early Childhood)

10:15am MST

Top 10 Numeracy Activities for Preschool/Kindergarten

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

Westin - Centennial Room

Join our interactive session of our top 10 numeracy activities for the preschool and kindergarten classroom. These activities are easy to implement, cross-curricular, low-cost, and fun! And you will be able to use them in the classroom the next day.

Speakers

Angela Hanson

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

Math, Math

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

12:45pm MST

Discovering Literacy While Exploring The Outdoors

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

Westin - Centennial Room

Exploring nature and the outside environment is a natural and important part of children’s learning. Children’s literature is a great initiator and connector to taking children outside to play, discover and learn to care for the natural environment. Children's literature enhances the development of language skills and critical thinking skills that provide the foundation for children’s learning about the natural world around them. This Let's Talk Science session will provide inspiring ideas for enhancing children’s learning through nature and supporting children’s curiosity, interests and creativity.

Speakers

Colleen Kiselyk

Instructor, Co-owner, K-9 Teacher, Nature Alive Adventures

Colleen Kiselyk is a Kindergarten, Elementary music, and outdoor skills teacher with a passion for exploring the outdoors, even in the cold Canadian winters. She has been a Teacher Leader with Let's Talk Science since 2022 and is almost done her Master's in Outdoor Learning from Acadia... Read More →

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

Early Childhood, Learning Resources

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Pre-K (Early Childhood)
format Tables
Room Details Westin - Centennial Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
Tags English, Pre-K (Early Childhood)

9:00am MST

Self-Regulation Strategies on Behavioral Skills during Early Childhood

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

Westin - Centennial Room

We will discuss the importance of emotional regulation for learning in early childhood settings. We will also discuss the benefits of visual and hand gestures to enhance learning and engaging students.

Speakers

Lia Chernenkoff

Hi, My name is Lia and I am a special needs early ed teacher. I am passionate about my family and my work. I enjoy working in early education because I get to make the first experience in school a positive one for parents and students.

Chairperson

Kim Zapesocki

Teacher

Kim is an Assistant Principal for Elk Island Public Schools and serves as the Elk Island Local 28 Women In Leadership chair. Kim has a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education and a Masters in Elementary Education. Kim is a busy mom of 3, is passionate about her work and about diversity... Read More →

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

Early Childhood, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive

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

2:00pm MST

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

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

Westin - Leduc Room

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

Speakers

Pamela Finnie

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

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

Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

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