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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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Thursday, February 6
 

9:00am MST

Conference Day 1 Opening Remarks
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am MST
ECC - Hall D
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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

Lab Skills Performance Assessments in Chemistry
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20
The use of performance assessments in the chemistry laboratory present unique opportunities for formative assessment. They are authentic ways for students to demonstrate their abilities and can positively affect students’ attitudes toward the lab, their academic achievement, and upon the overall environment of the classroom. When used in conjunction with student self-assessment checklists performance assessments can also promote metacognitive activity. This session will present how to administer performance assessments of five basic lab skills and the benefits to the classroom that result. The lab skills that will be discussed are measuring mass using an electronic balance, measuring volume using a graduated cylinder, lighting a Bunsen burner, measuring volume using a pipet, and completing one trial of a titration. Although this session focuses on high school chemistry, the ideas discussed could easily be adapted to the physics, biology or general science classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Tyler Buchan

Tyler Buchan

Tyler Buchan is a teacher at Salisbury Composite High School in Sherwood Park, Alberta. He has taught science for over 15 years at schools in Alberta, Burkina Faso and Jamaica. He has degrees in Education and Arts from the University of Alberta, and a Master’s of Science in Science... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Assessment / Évaluation, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 19/20 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

9:00am MST

Building Bridges: Empowering Educators to Support Youth Through Adversity
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 11
In this insightful and empowering presentation, educators will gain invaluable insights into supporting youth facing significant challenges such as suicidal tendencies, bullying, and everyday friendship issues. Participants will learn practical strategies to create a safe and open environment where young individuals feel comfortable sharing their temptations, fears, and dreams. Through expert guidance, attendees will acquire essential tools for initiating meaningful conversations, providing effective support, and fostering healthy relationships with the youth in their lives. From understanding the right questions to ask to knowing how to rebuild trust and connection, this presentation equips educators with the skills needed to connect authentically and compassionately with young people. Discover how to cultivate an atmosphere of trust and understanding, fulfilling the deep-seated yearning for support and validation that many young individuals experience. Join us to learn how to build strong, resilient connections and positively impact the lives of the youth you serve.
Speakers
avatar for Carlamay Sheremata

Carlamay Sheremata

Founder/Principal Consultant, Diamond In The Rough Consulting
With over two decades of dedicated service, Carlamay navigated the diverse landscape of law enforcement, contributing her skills to various specialty units. As a passionate advocate for empowerment, particularly of youth, Carlamay worked tirelessly to uplift and support those around... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 11 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, Admin / Leadership
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 11 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 240 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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

Skills Canada Alberta - Inspire. Develop. Elevate.
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Chancellor Room
At Skills Alberta we promote excellence in trades and technology careers through skills competitions, hands-on programs for students and resources for educators. Are you a CTF teacher looking for ways to inspire your students and for them to develop their skillset? Or maybe you're a CTS teacher with some talented youth looking for ways to demonstrate their excellence. Come join us to learn about our programming that will be sure to empower the workforce of tomorrow and build a future where skills and education unlock endless possibilities.
Speakers
avatar for Kennedy Mayer

Kennedy Mayer

Education Facilitator, Skills Canada Alberta
As our Northern Education Facilitator, Kennedy Mayer is thrilled to bring Skills Alberta to you! Kennedy has been with Skills Alberta since 2022 and has grown her experiences in trade, technology, education, and government industries. Kennedy delivers Skills in the Classroom presentations... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  CTS, Technology / Technolgie |   CTF, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Chancellor Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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

Media Literacy in the Alberta Elementary Classroom
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 03
Misinformation, fake news, AI in the classroom, cyberbullying, digital citizenship, cell phone use and texting...these are just a few of the many media and technology concerns of parents and teachers alike. Elementary teachers wrestle daily with how to teach their students the skills they need to manage the pervasive and constantly-evolving digital world in which they learn and live. This session will explain what Media Literacy is and identify its key components. It will demonstrate how it can be tied into the new ELAL curriculum. It will offer sample lessons created using the 5 key competencies developed by Renee Hobbs (Media Education Lab) for Divisions 1 and 2 students. And finally, teachers are invited to express their concerns and ask questions regarding media and technology use in the elementary classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Denise Lemay-Moore

Denise Lemay-Moore

Denise Lemay-Moore, an elementary teacher with 30+ years of teaching experience in Calgary and Edmonton, has developed a Media Literacy curriculum website based on the new ELAL outcomes for elementary classrooms. Having recently completed her masters in Educational Technology and... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 03 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 180 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

9:00am MST

Playing With Words – Upper Elementary Literacy Games
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 12
Are you looking for engaging and effective ways to help your upper elementary students gain confidence and competence with key reading, writing and comprehension concepts? Throughout the session participants will have opportunities to play literacy and vocabulary games, learn how to differentiate the activities, how to develop extensions, and how to use the game activities for assessment purposes. Student samples, gameboards, ideas for whole/small group instruction will be provided. Interspersed will be practical ideas for classroom organization and management to ensure effective implementation of games as a teaching strategy. Participants will be able to implement what they learn the next day in their classrooms and schools. Come prepared to play literacy games that incorporate the use of cards, dice, alphabet dice, letter tiles and other easily found literacy manipulatives. Concepts covered include: • Review of Phonics, Word Families and Sight Words • Reading and Writing Strategies • Effective use of Adjectives and Adverbs • Parts of Speech • Questioning strategies An extensive handout with games and gameboards will be available for download.
Speakers
avatar for John Felling

John Felling

presenter, Box Cars And One Eyed Jacks
The workshops and seminars John Felling presents are engaging, informative, fun, and hands-on. In his workshops, teachers learn a variety of games and activities (new ones every year), closely tied to provincial curriculum standards. The games and activities presented integrate easily... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

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
avatar for Angela Hanson

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

9:00am MST

Paint by Numbers: Frameworks for Building Mathematical Understanding (K-9)
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 02
We develop our Frameworks over the years, through education, exploration, and experience, creating an ever-more complex map of How Things Work that lets us be fluent with the ideas and operations we know, and helps us to learn and adapt to the new things we encounter. They help us become confident, powerful learners ready to take on new challenges. This session will explore a few of the key Big Ideas of Number, and examine how to Frame those ideas in ways that Learners can use to build increasingly-complex understandings of Number.. We will follow the learner as those initial tools and tactics are leveraged into helping to develop increasingly complex ways of handling number, from simply counting and organizing to developing Additive thinking, Multiplicative thinking, and to dealing with ever-increasing complexity in the numbers themselves… bigger numbers, decimals, fractions and integers.
Speakers
avatar for Gerry Varty

Gerry Varty

"For over 35 years, Gerry has been a classroom teacher, school and district leader, and tireless advocate for professional learning support. A leader in K-12 Mathematics education, Assessment, and Instructional Design initiatives, Gerry loves working with teachers to make success... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Math
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

9:00am MST

What Should Every Junior High Teacher Know About the New Grades 4-6 Math Curriculum?
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 09
So, you aren’t teaching a new curriculum yet but what have Grades 4-6 students learned that you already do? How might that change what a current 7 or 8 classroom could look like? Come join a fast paced session on what’s new - old and somewhere inbetween. Try some of the manipulatives that students will be familiar with - how might you implement these in your class now? How might assessment look different? Put your track shoes on and join in the exploration. Participants will receive access to support documents outlining the changes.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Zarski

Chris Zarski

Designer of Professional Learning, ARPDC
Chris is an Educational Consultant supporting Alberta teachers as a Designer of Professional Learning with the Central Alberta Regional Learning Consortium. She has served as a Teacher, Administrator, Curriculum Director of Curriculum, Examiner with Alberta Education, and Author... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Assessment / Évaluation

9:00am MST

Sound and lighting equipment 101 (ATA Fine Arts Council)
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 06
Geared towards the music teacher, this session will discuss basic sound and lighting equipment for performances. We will touch on what to rent, how to set it up and hook everything up and how to run it.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Clark

Amanda Clark

music representative, Fine Arts Council
Amanda Clark has been an elementary music teacher in Leduc for more than 10 years where she teaches in both French and English. She also teaches private lessons including the Music for Young Children program. She completed a Bachelor of Music at University of Alberta Augustana Campus... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 06 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Music / Musique, CTS, CTF
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 06 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

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

Smashall: Volleyball for ages 6-12 year old
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Saville - Gym 1
SMASHBALL is volleyball for kids aged 6-12 played on a modified court in a 3 vs 3 format. There are 5 progressive levels that provide a fun, safe and developmentally appropriate environment for kids to learn volleyball. In SMASHBALL you get to learn to smash/spike right away, there is lots of time to play and learn the cycle of actions that is used in full 6 vs 6 volleyball. In this session, teachers will learn how to introduce Smashball in a fun and engaging way. There are two types of programs that will be reviewed. SMASHBALL – FUNDAMENTALS (Designed for children: Gr. 1-3; ages 6-8) It is a volleyball program which: - introduces children to the game of volleyball in a fun and interesting way; - uses play experience (games & activities) to help children learn and develop basic movement and motor skills, game tactics, and rules; - uses lighter and softer volleyballs; - is played on a smaller court (badminton court or modified volleyball court) SMASHBALL – LEARN TO TRAIN (Designed for children: Gr 4-6; ages 9-11) It is a volleyball program which: - children learn the basic skills of volleyball; (spiking, fore-arm passing, overhead passing, and serving children practice the skills through modified game play (SMASHBALL) that incorporates: - the use of lighter and softer volleyballs; a badminton court with the net at badminton height or, a modified volleyball court with a lowered net and; - a maximum of 4 players per side
Speakers
avatar for Dia Syed (Volleyball Alberta)

Dia Syed (Volleyball Alberta)

Early Stages & Summer Camp Coordinator, Volleyball Alberta
Dia Syed has been involved in sports, teaching and business for a large part of her professional career. She is the Early Stages Coordinator for Volleyball Alberta and the founder and CEO of Girls In Sports Canada. Dia has extensive experience in program development, implementation... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Saville - Gym 1 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
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Capacity: 30
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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 →
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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

Elves, Orcs, Hobbits and the Meaning of Life According to J.R.R. Tolkien: A Theological Investigation of Middle Earth
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
The enigmatic and obscure Oxford philologist, J.R.R. Tolkien produced a corpus of writings on the world of Middle Earth that has captivated countless readers. The cinematic renderings of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit has further popularized his works, yet readers and viewers alike are often surprised at the profound impression Tolkien’s Catholic faith has made upon his writings. C.S. Lewis, a close friend and associate whose encouragement was necessary for Tolkien to publish, wove Christian themes within his works via allegory. Tolkien, on the other hand, chose a much different and more sophisticated approach in creating the drama of the Rings of Power. This talk offers educators of Literature and Religion insight into the life and works of Tolkien and the undercurrents within thought—and how these can be made accessible to students in the classroom.
Speakers
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Dr. Gerard McLarney

Dr. McLarney teaches at St. Isidore Learning Center in Sherwood Park AB., and serves as a sessional instructor at St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta. His academic interests include Religious Education, World Religions, J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as Sacred Scripture. His doctorate... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Religious Studies / Religion, Language Arts / Arts Langagier

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

It begins with a problem and some empathy - Using technology to promote design thinking in your STEM classrooms
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 05
What do Airbnb and UberEats have in common? They are both innovative examples of design thinking, an approach to solving problems that centres humans in its solutions! Integrating design thinking into the classroom has benefits for students and teachers! It can help promote collaboration and community input to come up with effective and creative solutions. More importantly, design thinking can influence minoritized students' engagement with STEM content and pursuit of a STEM career by considering the values, culture, and mindsets that shape their opportunities. In this session, you will get a chance to learn about (and play with) different types of technologies that can help your students build their confidence in design thinking by coding, building, testing and reflecting. For example, learn how Ozobots can be used to help with clean up, and how drones can help with water sampling in sensitive habitats.
Speakers
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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 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 05 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 70 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

9:00am MST

Spirit of the Metis
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Yukon Room
The Metis are a people of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry with a distinct and rich culture different from other Indigenous peoples. Participants will learn about the historical impact and significance the Metis have had on the development of Canada. An understanding and definition of the Metis identity will be defined and the importance and significance of traditional Metis cultural items will be shown.
Speakers
avatar for Brian St Germain

Brian St Germain

Retired teacher
My name is Brian St. Germain and I was born and raised in Red Deer. I recently retired from Red Deer Public School District after forty years of teaching. The last ten years spent with the First Nations, Metis and Inuit Program in Learning Services. I am Cree First Nations and Cree... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Indigenous Education

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

Helping Students Navigate Academic Vocabulary Across Subject Areas
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 10
Students require specialized skills to be able to cope with the demands of disciplinary text. As students move up in secondary grades, the language of the texts they engage with becomes more specialized and precise, and the language more academic. Academic vocabulary (often referred to as Tier 2 Academic Words) is problematic for students to master, as academic vocabulary can take on dramatically different meanings depending on the usage. As the knowledge students engage with becomes more formalized and complex, so too do the patterns of language that construct that knowledge. This session will take a look at patterns of language and some of the problems with academic vocabulary. Teachers will come away with practical and useful tools that students can use to visualize, organize and structure their thinking to improve their reading, writing and communicating across all subject areas.
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 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie, Language Arts / Arts Langagier

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

Flag Football for grades 7-12 Physical Education
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Saville - Gym 2
Attendees will observe, participate and expereince a variety of flag football skills, drills, modified games and 5vs5 games. I will also touch on some flag football progressions from grade to grade. My goal is for teachers to leave my session equipped to practically implement a successful flag football unit immediately into their PE classes.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Hollinshead

Jeff Hollinshead

Athletic Director, Strathcona Christian Academy
Still going strong after 25 years of teaching and coaching. Currently, I am teaching grades 7-12 Physical Education classes and I coach Metro High School Girls and Boys Flag Football. In addition, I am a head coach for Team Alberta Flag Football (18yr old boys). My football background... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Saville - Gym 2 Saville Community Sports Centre
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

9:00am MST

Coat Hanger Weaving
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 2
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Price: $7.00
Capacity: 25
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In this session, participants will create a woven project using only a coat hanger, yarn, and other found materials. All supplies will be provided. Suitable for grades 3 and up. The end project is only limited by your imagination!
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 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 2 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 2 (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

9:00am MST

Finding Your Direction EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow)
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Price: $12.00
Capacity: 30
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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

Lego, Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration and Student Success EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
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Price: $135.00
Capacity: 30
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Eventbrite ticket provides a Lego set for the attendee to keep.

Learn how you can teach the entire Bio 20 units; Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Unit using Lego, encouraging students to create their own models. A Lego set will be provided for this workshop where you can work individually or in design teams, creating your own Lego model for your classes, and field testing them with the other participants.
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 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Science-sciences

9:00am MST

So You Want to Start an Aviation Program... EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Offsite Location 1
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Price: $5.00
Capacity: 12
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This session will take place in Sherwood Park. The aviation industry is currently in desperate need of pilots. A call has gone out to high schools to encourage students to consider aviation as a rewarding career path. Joe will host teachers at Salisbury High School to describe the Aviation-Flight locally-developed course that he and several other schools in Alberta are using for this purpose. Along with curricular information, participants will have access to the materials used in the course, get an opportunity to learn in a flight simulator and hear from Salisbury Aviation students about their experience in the course.
Speakers
avatar for Joe Tomkins

Joe Tomkins

Teacher, Salisbury Composite High
I am proud to teach Science and Aviation at Salisbury Composite High School in Sherwood Park. I arrived to teaching as a second career following an exciting path through the aviation industry, where I worked as a commercial pilot in Fort Smith, NT. I am fortunate to have the opportunity... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Offsite Location 1 Offsite
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), CTS, CTF

9:00am MST

Ribbon Skirt Making - Thursday ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm MST
Offsite Location 4
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Price: $161.00
Capacity: 9
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This session will be held in Edmonton (91st and 51Ave).

We offer a fun and constructive Ribbon Skirt making class. In this class we have a short video from the owner, explaining how the ribbon Skirt has deep roots and meaning to his family. Sharing the traditions and knowledge is our way of keeping it alive. We walk you through the whole process and you get to go home with a part of our history and the knowledge to spread your teachings onto others. This class is meant for individuals with little or no sewing experience to learn how to make a box style ribbon skirt with 4 ribbons and pockets. Sewing machines, thread, and all materials will be provided. You will be able to pick from any fabrics we carry on our salesfloor at the time of your class. You will be able to pick 4 colours of ribbon. Students may elect to add additional ribbon or select printed ribbon for an upcharge on the day of the class. The box style ribbon skirt is made from two rectangular pieces of fabric. Students will cut their fabric to size and follow along with an in-person instructor, and video steps to help guide the process. They will learn how to make a box style ribbon skirt with pockets from start to finish. Students who aren't able to finish their skirts during the class may elect to take their skirts home to finish, or return to the 49 Dzine Academy workspace during scheduled "maker hours" to finish. Box Style skirts are best for individuals who prefer more room in the hip area when seated. As such, they have a lot of gathering in the hip area.
Speakers
LP

Lori Phelps

We offer Ribbon Skirt Making Courses, Beaded Lanyard courses, Moose Hide Medicine Bag Courses and Beaded Earring courses.
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm MST
Offsite Location 4 Offsite
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Indigenous Education

9:00am MST

Bread Making SOLD OUT!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Offsite Location 2
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Price: $23.00
Capacity: 24
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This session will take place in St. Albert.

Come and learn to make bread! Geared towards Foods 20/30, this session will cover the outcomes in FOD2050: Bread Products and FOD3040: Yeast Products. With the rising cost of groceries, this is a great money saving module to teach in foods. You will learn to make a flat bread, bagels, pizza, buns and fried donuts. You will leave with a variety of bread products and many bread recipes that have been tried and tested. We will learn to make bread dough by hand but also how to use a mixer to help. We will also discuss a variety of bread proofing techniques and where each can be used. You will also leave with the theory component so that you can leave ready to teach these modules. Many of these recipes are easily adaptable to CTF and can be done over more than one day, depending on the length of your class.
Speakers
KL

Kelly Liusz Moser

École Secondaire St. Albert Catholic High School
Kelly attended the University of Alberta and received a Bachelor in Education in 2006. Currently, she is teaching Foods 10, 20 and 30 at École Secondaire St. Albert Catholic High School. Kelly loves cooking and grew up in a home where food brought people together. Kelly enjoys learning... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Offsite Location 2 Offsite
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), CTS, CTF

9:00am MST

How to Make a Rag Quilt SOLD OUT!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Offsite Location 7
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Price: $18.00
Capacity: 20
This session will take place in St. Albert.
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This one-day workshop is in a hands-on classroom setting that will have you create a professional-looking rag quilt. From design/layout and pinning to sewing and finishing with a classic fringe edging, you will be able to set a pace that is comfortable for you. The result: a quilt that you will be proud to show-off, use on cold Albertan nights, and teach your students to make.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Dyer

Cynthia Dyer

With years of classroom experience, I am a passionate lifelong learner, creative fabric artist, and dedicated explorer of all things sewing-related. When I am not behind my machine,I am cross-stitching, craft-making, reading, gardening, or avidly exploring my second love: baking... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Offsite Location 7 Offsite
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts

9:00am MST

Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor SOLD OUT!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Offsite Location 3
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Price: $28.00
Capacity: 35
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This session will take place in Sherwood Park.

Anyone with a little experience in watercolor is welcome to this class. We will be concentrating in creating an 11x15 painting in one day that is perfect for framing. No drawing skill needed, short cuts and tricks will be presented to achieve our goal. Painting smart and painting hard. Easy to follow handout will be given out in the morning.
Speakers
avatar for willie

willie

Owner, Kamena gallery and frames ltd
will send separately
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Offsite Location 3 Offsite
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts

9:00am MST

Schnitzel and Spaetzle EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Offsite Location 6
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Price: $39.00
Capacity: 12
This session will take place in Sherwood Park.
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Come and learn how to make traditional Schnitzel and fresh Spaetzle!
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Steele-Watts

Jennifer Steele-Watts

Teacher, Elk Island Public School
Will fill in later
JV

Jessica Van de Wetering

I am the Foods teacher at Bev Facey High School, I have been teaching Foods for over 17 years. I have always enjoyed cooking and baking and developed and interest in the hospitality industry during high school while taking the commercial foods program, I followed that interest and... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Offsite Location 6 Offsite
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), CTS, CTF

9:00am MST

Timeless Modern Furniture - Corded Danish Stool EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Offsite Location 5
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Price: $53.00
Capacity: 15
This session will take place in Morinville.
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There is something extremely satisfying about hand-crafting furniture with your bare hands. Learn how to build a Danish Modern Stool. We will use various power tools and jigs to create a modern piece that will complement every space. No prior experience is necessary but a familiarity with power tools and safety procedures is encouraged.
Speakers
avatar for Kyle Coxen

Kyle Coxen

I have been a shop teacher for 15 years and have worked in GSACRD schools for the last 9 years. My passion is furniture making. With my state-of-the-art cabinet shop at MCHS, I instill the art of precision joinery in my students so they can build heirloom-quality furniture that will... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Offsite Location 5 Offsite
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), CTS, CTF

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
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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

Guided Tours at the Art Gallery of Alberta
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.
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Price: $24.00
Capacity: 90
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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

Student Self-Marking as Formative Assessment
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20
This presentation is an overview of an action research project on the effects of having students mark their own formative quizzes upon their level of metacognition, attitude and academic achievement. In addition, the reliability of student self-grading, and the potential benefits upon the instructor’s time were also evaluated. Come to this session to hear about how this action research was conducted and the takeaways from this project.
Speakers
avatar for Tyler Buchan

Tyler Buchan

Tyler Buchan is a teacher at Salisbury Composite High School in Sherwood Park, Alberta. He has taught science for over 15 years at schools in Alberta, Burkina Faso and Jamaica. He has degrees in Education and Arts from the University of Alberta, and a Master’s of Science in Science... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Assessment / Évaluation, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 19/20 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

10:15am MST

From Silence to Trust: Building Safe Spaces for Youth to Speak Their Truth
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 11
In a world where young people face unprecedented pressures and digital distractions, many students struggle to share their emotions, often feeling unheard and unseen. "From Silence to Trust" is an engaging session crafted for educators, parents, and mentors, providing practical tools to cultivate environments where youth feel safe, valued, and empowered to express themselves authentically. In this transformative workshop, participants will gain insights into creating a supportive classroom atmosphere, where empathy, active listening, and clear boundaries pave the way for meaningful connection and personal growth. This session will explore how subtle cues, compassionate communication, and trust-building strategies can unlock conversations that bridge the gap between silence and openness. Educators will leave equipped with actionable approaches to foster trust and understanding, helping students confidently navigate their challenges, share their aspirations, and feel understood. Join us to discover how small shifts in your approach can make a profound difference in the lives of young people, creating a classroom that truly supports them through their unique journeys.
Speakers
avatar for Carlamay Sheremata

Carlamay Sheremata

Founder/Principal Consultant, Diamond In The Rough Consulting
With over two decades of dedicated service, Carlamay navigated the diverse landscape of law enforcement, contributing her skills to various specialty units. As a passionate advocate for empowerment, particularly of youth, Carlamay worked tirelessly to uplift and support those around... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 11 Edmonton Convention Centre
  ATA, Teacher Wellness / Bien-être
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 11 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 240 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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

PLAY ON WORDS - PRIMARY LITERACY GAMES FOR DIFFERENTIATED LITERACY INSTRUCTION
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 12
Science of reading reminds us that brains learn best through PLAY! Come prepared to play literacy games that incorporate the use of hands-on manipulatives; literacy dice, word decks, letter tiles, dollar store finds and even a paint chip or two! Games and strategies will focus on the following: learning the alphabet, rhyme and word patterns, vocabulary building games, spelling simple cvc words, work with vowels and blends. These activities will fit into whole class, small group or center instruction, are easy to differentiate, and can be used for assessment. The games are also great for upper elementary students who are still struggling with literacy concepts, ELL students, and if you have Reading Buddies perfect for cross graded groups to play together. Handout will contain gameboards that can be used first thing Monday morning.
Speakers
avatar for Jane Felling

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars And One-Eyed Jacks Inc
Jane is author of the award winning Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks series of teacher resources - both for math and literacy. Jane has presented workshops across North America for over 30 years and has been a featured speaker at 100's of provincial, state, national and international conference... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Early Childhood
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

10:15am MST

Intervention in Math: Getting the Big Ideas Right
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 02
Some things aren't a big deal… you can get them wrong now, and yet still do well on everything else. But other things are so important that their loss means the learner is handicapped at learning new ideas. Sometimes, you can't let weak understandings slide. Enter the need for targeted Intervention in Math. Based on the work of Marilyn Burns, Do The Math is a series of targeted interventions, aligned with a Mathematical Learning Progression, that leverages the power of Manipulatives, Models, Direct and Guided Instruction, along with the engaging power of games to help remediate and strengthen student performance where it counts... on the Big Ideas of Math. Use these ideas for Intervention, Remediation, or everyday Instruction to build strong learners that leverage strong mathematical foundations to tackle new situations.
Speakers
avatar for Gerry Varty

Gerry Varty

"For over 35 years, Gerry has been a classroom teacher, school and district leader, and tireless advocate for professional learning support. A leader in K-12 Mathematics education, Assessment, and Instructional Design initiatives, Gerry loves working with teachers to make success... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Learning Resources
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

10:15am MST

Math Vocabulary - What Exactly is the Correct Term in Our New Math Grades 7-10?
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 09
So many of the terms we use each day in mathematics classes are the very concepts we want our students to learn and make connections with. Using the appropriate terminology can provide clarity and consistency. Do your grade partners use the same language as you? Would students entering different math classrooms in your school hear the same language? Come and check out some of the math terminology we have for you to engage with.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Zarski

Chris Zarski

Chris is an Educational Consultant supporting Alberta teachers in the implementation of the new Math and Science Curriculums as well as Assessment and Leadership. She has served as a Teacher, Administrator, Curriculum Director of Curriculum, Examiner with Alberta Education, and Author... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 09 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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
avatar for Angela Hanson

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 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Math, Math

10:15am MST

A year in the life of a music teacher. Let’s talk plans. (ATA Fine Arts Council)
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 06
Welcome to a workshop on year plans, unit plans and making them work together to make your year go smoothly. We will talk tips and tricks and look at a few examples. Along the way we will hit topics like assessment and technology. Let’s make those long-range plans and unit plans workable documents that you refer to all year long. Bring a device if possible.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Clark

Amanda Clark

music representative, Fine Arts Council
Amanda Clark has been an elementary music teacher in Leduc for more than 10 years where she teaches in both French and English. She also teaches private lessons including the Music for Young Children program. She completed a Bachelor of Music at University of Alberta Augustana Campus... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 06 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Music / Musique, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 06 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

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

The Psalms, Air Pods, and God EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
Ever wonder what music is streaming in the ear buds of your students? Often woven into the cacophony of bass and treble are profound existential themes that speak to the hearts of listeners. Within the Bible’s book of Psalms, we also find a collection of song lyrics that grapple with deep questions of the soul. This talk explores the structure and themes of the Psalms, draws connections to parallel themes in contemporary music, and provides educators with suggestions for engaging both student interest and curricular outcomes in Religious Education.
Speakers
DG

Dr. Gerard McLarney

Dr. McLarney teaches at St. Isidore Learning Center in Sherwood Park AB., and serves as a sessional instructor at St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta. His academic interests include Religious Education, World Religions, J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as Sacred Scripture. His doctorate... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Religious Studies / Religion, Music / Musique

10:15am MST

From Fake News to Fact Finders: Empowering Student Decision Making and Science Literacy
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

Indigenous War Veterans and My Cree Father's POW Experience
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Information on the war efforts of Indigenous soldiers and their treatment upon their return to Canada. The session will also highlight the personal story of Cpl. Alphonse St.Germain and his time spent as a POW in Italy and Germany.A story of resilience and determination to survive and create a stable life for his family despite many unique obstacles.
Speakers
avatar for Brian St Germain

Brian St Germain

Retired teacher
My name is Brian St. Germain and I was born and raised in Red Deer. I recently retired from Red Deer Public School District after forty years of teaching. The last ten years spent with the First Nations, Metis and Inuit Program in Learning Services. I am Cree First Nations and Cree... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Indigenous Education

10:15am MST

Media Literacy and the New Elementary Social Studies Curriculum
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 03
As regular users of media and technology, teachers and students are confronted with a pervasive stream of social and political opinion that is often misleading and not based in thorough research. The new elementary Social Studies curriculum provides teachers with an opportunity to delve into research processes - "design and implementation, evaluating information to determine validity and draw conclusions, hypothesize next steps and action, and apply ethical practices in research" (New Learn Alberta, Social Studies curriculum, Grade 5, 2024). This session will explain the five key concepts of Media Literacy - access, analyze, compose, reflect, and take action (Renee Hobbs, Media Education Lab). It will demonstrate how these five concepts are tied to the new Social Studies curriculum for Division 2, in the form of ready-to-use lessons for the classroom. Lesson plans and handouts will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Denise Lemay-Moore

Denise Lemay-Moore

Denise Lemay-Moore, an elementary teacher with 30+ years of teaching experience in Calgary and Edmonton, has developed a Media Literacy curriculum website based on the new ELAL outcomes for elementary classrooms. Having recently completed her masters in Educational Technology and... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 03 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Technology / Technolgie

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

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

How to Bring Canadian History to Life - The Fur Trade
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Want to bring history to life in your classroom? Want your students to experience history? This session will walk you through a series of simulations that you can run to explore the fur trade in Canada. Your students will be actively engaged in their learning and WANT to know more! They will have opportunities to put themselves into history and become the characters on their journey and actively experience the trials and tribulations alongside them! Lots of humanities cross curricular opportunities! You will walk away with the complete simulation packages, tasks and assessment for multiple simulations that connect together to teach various stages of fur trade and cross curricular final projects to assess a wide variety of outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholle Morrison

Nicholle Morrison

Teacher, Calgary Board of Ed.
Nicholle has a BA in Sociology and a BEd Education. She has taught for 14 years. She began by primarily teaching elementary grades 5 and 6 and then 9 years teaching social studies and humanities at the junior high level. Nicholle currently is a high school Social Studies teacher with... Read More →
avatar for Joanna Zakus

Joanna Zakus

Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 20 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Social Studies / Études sociales

11:30am MST

Are You Sure? Questions that Build Thinking Classrooms (Math).
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 12
Simple questions can lead students to think deeply about how they got to an answer and often leads them to explain their process. Effective questioning strategies and sample questions will be modeled and highlighted by the presenter throughout the session as participants engage in a variety of math games. Asking students the right kind of question often leads them to retrace the steps they took to come up with an answer and sometimes self-correct or refine their answer along the way. A secondary focus of the presentation will be on mental math and estimation strategies and activities. The math games presented use regular cards and dice, commonly found at “dollar stores” and department stores. Participants will gain the knowledge, skill and confidence to embed higher level thinking questions throughout their math games classes (and hopefully, other classes as well).
Speakers
avatar for John Felling

John Felling

presenter, Box Cars And One Eyed Jacks
The workshops and seminars John Felling presents are engaging, informative, fun, and hands-on. In his workshops, teachers learn a variety of games and activities (new ones every year), closely tied to provincial curriculum standards. The games and activities presented integrate easily... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

11:30am MST

Exploring outdoors: Discovering Math in Nature
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room
Are you interested in connecting math with nature? Join us for an exciting Let's Talk Science session to explore examples of mathematics in our natural world. Build your confidence by exploring geometric shapes, common patterns, symmetry and tessellations in nature. Discover a learning strategy that can be scaffolded for use both inside and outside of the classroom. Finally, examine opportunities for mathematics to be integrated across different subject areas to achieve curriculum outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Kiselyk

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 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Math, Science-sciences

11:30am MST

First, we Understand: Visual Algebra and Trig Origami (9-12)
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 02
All Math starts as a picture in your mind… a way to see the problem, a way to hold the numbers still while you look for the relationships that you can use to answer the question: Why? That simple word, the repetitive question of every three-year-old, is the key to unlocking the beauty of mathematics, but somehow, by High School, math is too often more about "finding answers" than about finding the reason why. From the exciting beginnings of Early Numeracy, where we see the magic of pattern and order unfold, math becomes a race to use algorithms, to apply formulas, to follow rules, to show your work, and to try mightily to avoid those costly 'stupid' mistakes... It doesn't have to be that way. As we move from more concrete to more abstract, for our learners to keep up with the shifts, they must do more than blindly try to match the ‘right’ algorithms and solution methods to the 'right' problems … … But First, we Understand
Speakers
avatar for Gerry Varty

Gerry Varty

"For over 35 years, Gerry has been a classroom teacher, school and district leader, and tireless advocate for professional learning support. A leader in K-12 Mathematics education, Assessment, and Instructional Design initiatives, Gerry loves working with teachers to make success... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Math
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

11:30am MST

Games Aren't Just for the Young - They Teach!
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 09
Getting students excited about their learning and engaging them are great stepping stones to having them deepen their own learning. A well crafted engagement activity can serve as a replacement for the traditional set of questions in a textbook. Your presenters both taught PAT/DIP courses so we understand the value of time and the pressures of getting through it all! Come join us as we share some activities that you can take back and implement in your own classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Zarski

Chris Zarski

Chris is an Educational Consultant supporting Alberta teachers in the implementation of the new Math and Science Curriculums as well as Assessment and Leadership. She has served as a Teacher, Administrator, Curriculum Director of Curriculum, Examiner with Alberta Education, and Author... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

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

11:30am MST

No salon? Do I have a do for you!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm 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: 20
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

Join me in a hands-on session with ready-to-use lesson plans. This quick, easy updo that anyone, yes anyone, can do will give you the confidence that can lead to more complicated updos.
Speakers
KM

Kim Moffitt

I am a Red Seal Journeyman Cosmetologist and owner of Puressessense Salon & Spa. I also have a certificate as an educational assistant. I am studying at the University of Alberta in the Bridge to Teacher program, which allows Red Seal Journeyman to become certified teachers. I want... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), CTS, CTF

11:30am MST

Finding Home on The Range: Exploring Alberta’s Wildlife and Conservation Agriculture EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 06
Join Inside Education for an introduction to agriculture in Alberta's Grasslands region, exploring ecosystem health, impacts on wildlife and agriculture practices addressing climate change. This session covers biodiversity, climate change, and conservation agriculture, aligning with grade 5-6 Earth Systems, grade 6 Living Systems, grade 7 Interactions and Ecosystems, and grade 9 Biological Diversity. In addition, we will highlight our full suite of additional support through classroom programming, field trips, youth summits, learning resources and teacher PD. We will showcase 3 interactive low-equipment Monday-morning ready classroom activities, adaptable by grade: -An active reflection game that explores students' connections to agriculture and the food system. -An immersive group game on habitat in the grasslands -A high-energy game show about native grasslands species, innovation in the region, and more!
Speakers
avatar for Inside Education

Inside Education

Inside Education
Inside Education is an Alberta-based, environment and natural resource education charitable society. We have been supporting teachers and inspiring students to think critically about natural resource topics since 1985! With our full suite of no-cost teaching resources, youth summits... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 06 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 06 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

11:30am MST

Teaching Science and Health Through a Lens of Curiosity and Wonder: FREE Lessons and Resources Linked To Curriculum
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 05
Having a sense of curiosity and activating the ability to wonder about the world around you is at the heart of any discovery and invention that happens in Science and Health related fields. Curriculum-linked lessons and support resources made by teachers in partnership with health and research scientists, are available free on Kids Boost Immunity (KBI). Lessons cover a broad range of science and health curriculum topics such as using a critical inquiry lens to evaluate science sources and information, diversity of living things, environment and climate change, the body’s immune system and germs, antibiotics, evolution and natural selection, inspiring women in STEM, social and emotional learning, and more. In this interactive workshop, teachers become students and experience the engaging learning format that includes audio, images, videos, and quizzes where scores of 80% or higher earn life-saving vaccines (polio, diphtheria, tetanus and measles) for others in need around the world through UNICEF. There is also a teacher-led option where the class can earn vaccines to help others without students being online. Teachers will leave the session with all they need to use the adaptable resources in a way that best meets their classroom needs.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Miller

Kathy Miller

Educational Curriculum Specialist, Kids Boost Immunity
I have 30+ experience as a classroom teacher (grades 4-12) and have post-graduate training in curriculum (UVic) and technology education (SFU). Currently, I am an educational coordinator for the online program Kids Boost Immunity (KBI) working with specialist teachers who over the... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Health - CALM / Santé

11:30am MST

Leveraging ChatGPT for Sustainable Teaching Practices
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Devonian Room
Dive into the practical day-to-day applications of AI in education with a hands-on session on how I use ChatGPT to make my teaching workload manageable and sustainable. Discover real-world strategies and insights into integrating AI tools to enhance efficiency, personalize learning experiences, and foster a supportive educational environment.
Speakers
avatar for Sean Sommerfeld

Sean Sommerfeld

Teacher, GYPSD
later
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Devonian Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Technology / Technolgie, Social Studies / Études sociales

11:30am MST

STEAM for Free! Innovative STEAM teaching without breaking the bank!
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 19/20
Join us to explore and try out free resources, challenges, and activities that we use in our STEAM programs. Discover how to implement these cost-effective tools in your own classroom, option, or club!
Speakers
avatar for Christina Dafoe

Christina Dafoe

Teacher, Sturgeon Public School
I have been immersed in STEAM education and EdTech for over ten years. Throughout my teaching career, I have facilitated STEAM clubs, and in 2020, I began teaching a STEAM Program at Four Winds Public School in Morinville, AB. I am honoured to be the recipient of the 2024 Prime Minister’s... Read More →
avatar for Konnor Wood

Konnor Wood

Sturgeon Public Schools, Gibbons School
I have engaged in STEAM my whole teaching career, but have been the lead teacher for our school's STEAM Academy for two years. I am excited for the opportunity to continue to grow STEAM education at our school and beyond.
Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 19/20 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Technology / Technolgie, CTS, CTF
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 19/20 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

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

STEAM Playground - Coding, Robotics, 3D Printing, and more!
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 19/20
Join us to try out some of our favourite tools, activities, and challenges that we use in our STEAM programs. Explore coding,robotics, animation, 3D printing, soldering, and much more!
Speakers
avatar for Christina Dafoe

Christina Dafoe

Teacher, Sturgeon Public School
I have been immersed in STEAM education and EdTech for over ten years. Throughout my teaching career, I have facilitated STEAM clubs, and in 2020, I began teaching a STEAM Program at Four Winds Public School in Morinville, AB. I am honoured to be the recipient of the 2024 Prime Minister’s... Read More →
avatar for Konnor Wood

Konnor Wood

Sturgeon Public Schools, Gibbons School
I have engaged in STEAM my whole teaching career, but have been the lead teacher for our school's STEAM Academy for two years. I am excited for the opportunity to continue to grow STEAM education at our school and beyond.
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 19/20 Edmonton Convention Centre
  CTS, Science-sciences |   CTF, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 19/20 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

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
avatar for Colleen Kiselyk

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

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

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

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or Tapping for Students
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room
Some simple yet effective EFT tools will be taught and modeled. If you wish to help students face their fears, calm their anxiety and enhance their capacity to focus, Tapping is a great tool to teach. This session will provide some new tools to help students who are sometimes dysregulated to learn how to calm their nervous system and be more available to learn. It's a great addition to Brain Gym techniques. This session could be beneficial for Division 1 and Division 2 teachers. Emotional Resilience can be taught!
Speakers
JM

Judy Maslyk

Judy Maslyk is a retired teacher who has trained in EFT. EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as Tapping. She is passionate about providing students and educators with tools to regulate their emotional well being, ease anxiety and enhance their resilience. Much... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Health - CALM / Santé, Guidance / Counselling

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

FREE Lessons and Resources: Indigenous History in Canada, Indigenous Teachings, Deciphering Online AI and Misinformation, and many more relevant topics!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 05
Indigenous lessons on Pre-Contact, Contact, Treaties, Colonialism and The Indian Act, as well as Indigenous Teachings To Support Strong Development have been co-developed by Manitoba Indigenous educators and Elders along with input from local Indigenous educators, and are available FREE to teachers on Kids Boost Immunity (KBI). Also new are lessons and tools to help students identify and avoid online misinformation/disinformation. Students are shown how to use lateral reading strategies, decipher and deconstruct information to assess accuracy. These and many more social studies curricular and relevant topics include sequenced lessons along with accompanying resources that help build literacy, comprehension, inquiry and include group centre activities. In this interactive workshop, teachers become students and experience the engaging learning format that includes audio, images, videos, and quizzes where scores of 80% or higher earn life-saving vaccines (polio, diphtheria, tetanus and measles) for others in need around the world through UNICEF. There is also a teacher-led option where the class can earn vaccines to help others without being online.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Miller

Kathy Miller

Educational Curriculum Specialist, Kids Boost Immunity
I have 30+ experience as a classroom teacher (grades 4-12) and have post-graduate training in curriculum (UVic) and technology education (SFU). Currently, I am an educational coordinator for the online program Kids Boost Immunity (KBI) working with specialist teachers who over the... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Indigenous Education, Social Studies / Études sociales

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

180 Days of Structured Word Inquiry
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 09
Are you interested in trying Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) with your class, but not sure where to start? I'll share the daily lessons and games that I used with a Grade 2 class to help us learn about word families and the logic of spelling.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Cahill

Amber Cahill

Structured Word Inquiry
Amber Cahill is a teacher with Edmonton Public Schools. She has 19 years experience as a classroom teacher and has completed a Master's Degree in Special Education with a focus on Reading, Writing, and Oral Language Disabilities. She has been incorporating Structured Word Inquiry... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Learning Resources

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

Exciting New Social Studies Project on The Regions of Canada that allows for Challenge and Differentiation!
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Are you struggling to meet the diverse needs in your classroom? Want your students to be engaged and passionate at their own level? Want your students to think critically and build research and writing skills? Students will be creating either a magazine, website, webcast etc. This session will walk you through how to explore the regions of Canada from the geography to history to the economics and cultural diversity. Activities include exploration of a job of a journalist, a look at different mediums including videos, google slide, texts, website etc.. Your students will be actively engaged in their learning and WANT to do these types of projects again and again! They will have opportunities to put themselves into the roles of a historian and journalist! Lots of humanities cross curricular opportunities! You will walk away with complete packages and resources.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholle Morrison

Nicholle Morrison

Teacher, Calgary Board of Ed.
Nicholle has a BA in Sociology and a BEd Education. She has taught for 14 years. She began by primarily teaching elementary grades 5 and 6 and then 9 years teaching social studies and humanities at the junior high level. Nicholle currently is a high school Social Studies teacher with... Read More →
avatar for Joanna Zakus

Joanna Zakus

Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 20 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Social Studies / Études sociales

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

Fun, Fast, Fresh, Free! New Resources for Teaching K-6 Physical Education and Wellness
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room
Come explore Ever Active Schools NEW suite of digital resources, now available for free through new.LearnAlberta.ca. These Physical Education and Wellness resources are locally developed for K-6 Learners in both English and French and aligned to the new K-6 Physical Education and Wellness Programs of Study. Participants will preview the suite of resources, sample activities and have the opportunity to give feedback.
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 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, Health - CALM / Santé
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

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
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

“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
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $5.00
Capacity: 30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

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

12:45pm MST

Science on a Budget: Bringing the New K-6 Science Curriculum to Life Indoors and Outdoors! EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 06
Join Inside Education for this dynamic interactive workshop for K-6 teachers where we will delve into the environmental science and natural resource components of the new Alberta Science Curriculum. We will share hands-on tools, tricks, and methods to use inexpensive classroom supplies for engaging educational experiences both inside your classroom and in your outdoor classroom space. Not only will we teach you some Monday-morning activities, we will also showcase our new no-cost outdoor-focused toolkit to help scaffold learning through the new Organizing Ideas. Three lucky teachers will walk away with their very own toolkit! Every teacher will leave feeling inspired and prepared with resources and activities to foster inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship skills within their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Inside Education

Inside Education

Inside Education
Inside Education is an Alberta-based, environment and natural resource education charitable society. We have been supporting teachers and inspiring students to think critically about natural resource topics since 1985! With our full suite of no-cost teaching resources, youth summits... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 06 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 06 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

1:00pm MST

RAM: Hands-On Language Learning: Exploring Object-Based Learning (Classroom)
Thursday February 6, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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.***

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 →
AW

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

Ensemble Building in the Drama Classroom (Fine Arts Council of the ATA)
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room
In this hands-on session you will learn (and play) numerous ensemble building games and activities that will help you to create a classroom environment of trust, focused energy, and cooperation.
Speakers
MD

Molly Danko

Molly Danko, BA/BEd, sits on the Fine Arts Council of the ATA as the Drama representative. She has been teaching Drama at the secondary level for the past eight years with Edmonton Catholic School District. Molly is incredibly passionate about arts education and the power it has in... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Fine Arts, Beginning Teachers
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Open space with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

2:00pm MST

Photography and Mindfulness: Learning to See
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 10
Our world is busy, go-go-go, which is why empowering ourselves and our students to be here and now is a tremendous gift. This session will use photography and the art of seeing to retrain our brains to live mindfully, aware, and with a depth of observation that will benefit every area of education and life. Photography and vision exercises will be explained and demonstrated, for example: Slow walking Changing lighting to change mood Body scans Limits on picture quantity Sensory awareness
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 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Fine Arts, CTS, CTF
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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
LR

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

Hurried & Worried: Understanding Children’s Anxiety
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 02
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue, and it “walks and talks” in various behaviors and ways. The average age of onset for anxiety is in childhood, and one of the most important things we can do four ourselves and our children is to understand the causes and symptoms of anxiety which helps to create safer, caring and more enjoyable experiences. Anxiety can take many forms and affects each of us uniquely, especially children! This session will give an overview of anxiety and what it is like for this age group, and will also provide some fun & effective strategies and ideas for supporting anxious children, & helping them be successful in your classrooms, playgrounds and communities.
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 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

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

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

Phonological and Morphological Awareness Using Structured Word Inquiry
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 09
Structured Word Inquiry investigates English spelling to find the logic of the spelling system. It is known for building morphological awareness, but it also embeds many phonological awareness activities. Come see how you can use spelling work to build phonological awareness in your students.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Cahill

Amber Cahill

Structured Word Inquiry
Amber Cahill is a teacher with Edmonton Public Schools. She has 19 years experience as a classroom teacher and has completed a Master's Degree in Special Education with a focus on Reading, Writing, and Oral Language Disabilities. She has been incorporating Structured Word Inquiry... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Learning Resources

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

Mastering Multiplication and Place Value – Upper Elementary
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 12
Multiplication and Place Value games and strategies for upper elementary students will be shared and modeled by the presenter throughout the session. Participants will be able to use the games and strategies from the session immediately back in their classrooms. The games and strategies presented mostly utilize simple cards and dice as manipulatives for engaging, hands-on learning and practice of these two extremely important areas of upper elementary math. They also apply the most up-to-date findings in brain research regarding effective ways to instill learning into permanent memory (mastery). The presenter will model and highlight easy and effective ways to manage the manipulatives and implement the games and strategies into classrooms without extra work by the teachers. Easy and effective differentiation and assessment strategies including assessment tools will be shared during the session and in the extensive handout that will be provided for download before and after the session.
Speakers
avatar for John Felling

John Felling

presenter, Box Cars And One Eyed Jacks
The workshops and seminars John Felling presents are engaging, informative, fun, and hands-on. In his workshops, teachers learn a variety of games and activities (new ones every year), closely tied to provincial curriculum standards. The games and activities presented integrate easily... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

2:00pm MST

French music resources (ATA Fine Arts Council)
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 06
Looking for some new music in French! We’ll have a general overview of a few French music resources and look at a couple specific examples from each. Including: Amuse-bouche and Par Choeur music series.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Clark

Amanda Clark

music representative, Fine Arts Council
Amanda Clark has been an elementary music teacher in Leduc for more than 10 years where she teaches in both French and English. She also teaches private lessons including the Music for Young Children program. She completed a Bachelor of Music at University of Alberta Augustana Campus... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 06 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Music / Musique, Francais
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 06 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

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
HB

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

HPEC-Bring Your PE Alive
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Saville - Gym 2
Join the Health and Physical Education Council of the ATA (HPEC) for an engaging session designed specifically for Physical Education teachers eager to explore innovative approaches to Phys Ed classes and health education. This session will provide practical knowledge and hands-on strategies that you can implement immediately in your classroom. During this session, we will delve into essential topics such as physical literacy, emphasizing the significance of being active for life, and highlighting the crucial role of movement in overall well-being. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork within physical education settings. Get ready to leave this session feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to elevate your PE classes to new heights!
Speakers
B

Brent

Brent Moldrup is a Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director at Ohpaho Secondary School in Leduc. Brent has gone from attending HPEC every year to now joining the executive council. He loves to get people involved in all types of sorts of physical activities. When Brent is... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Saville - Gym 2 Saville Community Sports Centre
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, Physical Education / Éducation Physique

2:00pm MST

Unlocking the Vault: Secrets of Exemplary Football Programs in Alberta
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 19/20
Through a two year study, McIntyre discovered 5 concepts that resonated through the exceptional football programs of the Raymond Comets, St. Francis Browns of Calgary, Calgary Dinosaurs (80s) , Edmonton Huskies (60s) and Edmonton Eskimos (50s). These programs had a profound impact on the individuals and the communities they served. After interviewing close to one hundred people, Ron acquired an appreciation for the nuances of these highly successful teams. Through storytelling and examples, Ron will unlock the vault and reveal the practices of men such as Gary Deman, Peter Connellan, Dennis Kadatz and Normie Kwong. It is McIntyre’s belief that the best practices of these exemplar programs are timeless and have implications for the classroom as coaching and teaching are intricately intertwined.
Speakers
avatar for Ron McIntyre

Ron McIntyre

Ron McIntyre is a veteran high school educator of 33 years and has played and coached football at the minor, high school, and university levels in Alberta for nearly 40 years. He earned a History Degree from York University and an Education Degree from the University of Alberta. He... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 19/20 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Physical Education / Éducation Physique, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 19/20 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

2:00pm MST

Advanced Pickleball
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Saville - Gym 1
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION.
Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here!
Price: $5.00
Capacity: 30
***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.***

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

ATA Science Council presents Oreo Cookies and Scientific Method EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room
Please bring your own device in order to participate fully; this is a very hands on session! With the advent of a new science curriculum, there is a new organization and format to the science curriculum. One of the new Organizing Ideas is the Scientific Method. I will show you how to offer an engaging 2 week unit. Can you let go of sage on the stage and help guide your students through an engaging investigation? Let me show you how with this highly engaging investigation. We will then explore ways that scientific inquiry can be incorporated into other organizing ideas for various grade levels.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Savoie

Michelle Savoie

Secretary (6-9 science teacher), Science Council
Michelle Savoie is a passionate science teacher of grade 6-9 students at Eleanor Hall School in Clyde for the last 17 years. She lives in Edmonton with her husband and son. When not spending time with her family, she enjoys advocating for our colleagues as the local president for... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

2:00pm MST

Active Citizenship & Democracy in the Classroom
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room
Sharing abstract concepts like active citizenship and democracy in the classroom can pose some serious challenges. Join the Visitor Services Team from the Legislative Assembly Office of Alberta in a hands-on learning session about innovative ways to enliven programming based in inquiry, while encouraging active citizenship of all participants. During this session, we will discuss different ways of using innovative, budget-friendly tools to enhance your own programming while highlighting resources offered by the Legislative Assembly Office. We will empower teachers to bring all levels of content to life in the classroom in ways that are dynamic and engaging. The Legislative Assembly Office provides fun and unique learning experiences that emphasize active citizenship and the democratic process.
Speakers
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Sophie Gareau-Brennan

Programs/Operations Assistant, Legislative Assembly Office of Alberta
Sophie Gareau-Brennan is a Franco-Albertan artist and educator with a passion for theatre, visual arts, and heritage. After having completed a BA Honours in Drama at the University of Alberta, Sophie taught with various theatre companies and the Art Gallery of Alberta. Sophie started... Read More →
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TBD

The Legislative Assembly of Alberta offers on-site programs and online resources to help Albertans learn about parliamentary processes and understand the important role they play in a democratic society.
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Consulate Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

2:00pm MST

Effective & Inspiring Experiential Learning Activities in the Canadian Military History Classroom
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

2:00pm MST

Gr 9 - Engaging Projects
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Do you struggle engaging your students with the topics of government and economics? Want your students to think critically and build skills? This session will walk you through a variety of different tasks that can be interactive, develop critical thinking skills, work to apply knowledge and interpret a variety of sources. Tasks range from government simulations, YCJA scenarios and trials, cross curricular ELA texts/resources, economic simulations, videos to support learning, propaganda, etc.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholle Morrison

Nicholle Morrison

Teacher, Calgary Board of Ed.
Nicholle has a BA in Sociology and a BEd Education. She has taught for 14 years. She began by primarily teaching elementary grades 5 and 6 and then 9 years teaching social studies and humanities at the junior high level. Nicholle currently is a high school Social Studies teacher with... Read More →
avatar for Joanna Zakus

Joanna Zakus

Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 20 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier

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

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
avatar for Lia Chernenkoff

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
avatar for Kim Zapesocki

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

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

Maegan Giroux - Keynote Session K-3
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 08
For two years, Maegan Giroux, alongside her co-author Peter Liljedahl, investigated tasks for their bestselling book, ‘Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, K-5’. Their book covers everything about tasks, from the launch script to consolidation to tips for making your own tasks, all viewed through a uniquely elementary lens. In this workshop, Maegan will lead participants through a grade 1-3 task beginning to end and explore crucial micro and macro moves for an elementary 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 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 08 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier

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

Resurrecting a Rural Band Program
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Room D2
Over the last 7 years, my rural gr. 7-12 band program has been through the wringer: I was the third band teacher in three years, then junior high band was scheduled only once a week, and finally the COVID-19 pandemic hit. With that being said, I have had my work cut out for me to rebuild it from the ground up. In the last three years, I’ve had more students taking part in band than I’ve seen in my time at my school. Come spend some time with me and I’ll share with you what has worked in my situation and we can brainstorm ideas for your programs.
Speakers
avatar for Quinn Shelton

Quinn Shelton

Quinn is a passionate music educator in Alberta. She grew up surrounded by music, beginning with early childhood music classes, church music, and private piano lessons. In junior high, she joined the band class and learned to play the flute. It was during her high school career that... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Room D2 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Fine Arts, Music / Musique

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

How to Keep the Movers, Shakers, Doers, and Makers in the Academic Stream
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 02
Have you noticed something changing between early middle school and later secondary school grades? After years of observing the shift in classroom dynamics, I took intentional action to support learners who struggle to ‘sit still and get to work’. Many students struggle with the behaviors academic streaming implies and seemingly requires, but it doesn’t have to be like this: teachers can implement practices that create dynamic engagement and rely on, instead of fight against, those creative, boisterous, and enthusiastic energies! In this session, I’ll share strategies and project exemplars that have changed the classroom dynamics of my 20 and 30 –1 classes by working to support, instead of struggle with, the need students have to move, speak, and learn in ways that are not strictly or silently textual. I’ll share approaches and plans that showcase the benefits of energetic, dynamic learners through interactive, experiential, situation, and multimodal process and product forms. Walk away from this session with new ways to support learners who struggle with static coursework by prioritizing conversational, hands-on learning. Your students will begin to see their capabilities and learning superpowers: no longer ‘villains’ who just can’t sit still, but rather heroes of and in their own learning.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Harrison

Liz Harrison

Teacher
Liz Harrison has been teaching high school students for over a decade, and works to hold space and time for students to become courageously vulnerable creators and authentic communicators. Liz completed a Master of Education in Canadian Literacies in 2024 and is in the second-last... Read More →
SEATCA24 24S KeepMoversShakersDoersandMakers LizHarrison pdf
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

9:00am MST

Worldbuilding Fun for Fiction Writing
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 10
Author and master-worldbuilder, Alexis Marie Chute inspires teachers to bring new dimensions to their creative writing curricula. Delving into the art of worldbuilding, this session provides innovative and interactive techniques to help students construct compelling fictional worlds for their stories. Attendees will learn how to guide students in creating intricate cultures, geographies, histories, and societies within their narratives, fostering imagination and critical thinking. By igniting the spark of creativity through worldbuilding, this presentation offers teachers a unique tool to inspire their students, enhance storytelling skills, and nurture a love for fiction writing in the classroom.
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 →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

9:00am MST

Math Vocabulary - What Exactly is the Correct Term in Our New Math Grades 4-6?
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 09
So many of the terms we use each day in mathematics classes are the very concepts we want our students to learn and make connections with. Using the appropriate terminology can provide clarity and consistency. Do your grade partners use the same language as you? Would students entering different math classrooms in your school hear the same language? Come and check out some of the math terminology we have for you to engage with.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Zarski

Chris Zarski

Chris is an Educational Consultant supporting Alberta teachers as a Designer of Professional Learning with the Central Alberta Regional Learning Consortium. She has served as a Teacher, Administrator, Curriculum Director of Curriculum, Examiner with Alberta Education, and Author... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

9:00am MST

SHAKE UP YOUR OPERATIONAL FLUENCY - GAMES FOR PRIMARY ADDITION AND BEGINNING MULTIPLICATION
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 12
Get ready to shake, shuffle and roll and learn our favorite operational fluency games and strategies for addition and early multiplication. Games and strategies will cover the following concepts: doubles, make ten, count on and back, commutative and associative properties of both + and -, square facts, using skip counting and patterns/number lines, building arrays. Games can be used whole class, small group or in centers and are easy to differentiate to meet the needs of all learners in your classroom. Handout will contain games, concept skill check lists for assessment and strategy pages. Come prepared to play!
Speakers
avatar for Jane Felling

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars And One-Eyed Jacks Inc
Jane is author of the award winning Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks series of teacher resources - both for math and literacy. Jane has presented workshops across North America for over 30 years and has been a featured speaker at 100's of provincial, state, national and international conference... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Learning Resources

9:00am MST

Good or Bad Foods - Making the Most Out of a Tasting Experience
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20
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Price: $7.00
Capacity: 40
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There will always be foods we love and foods we do not enjoy, but how we talk about them is a valuable skill. Being able to articulate and explain our palates can help us get away from saying things like “that is gross”, “weird”, or “disgusting”, especially when we look at food from a cultural perspective. In this session, we will work on our tasting skills with a guided tasting activity of three different cultural foods to build our capacity for directing student language. Participants will need to have an open mind and be willing to try new things!
Speakers
avatar for Mathew Christopher Tom-Kee

Mathew Christopher Tom-Kee

Foods Teacher, Bellerose Composite High School
Chris grew up in Ontario, but moved to Alberta in 2005 to pursue and expand on his culinary experience at NAIT. Through NAIT, he was able to develop a comprehensive professional network in Edmonton, and travel the world for work and competitions. After 15 years as a professional chef... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), CTS, CTF
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 19/20 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

9:00am MST

Exploring the New Curriculum Through MakeCode Arcade Games EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 05
Strengthen your students’ problem-solving skills and engage creatively with the curriculum by creating games in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! This session will provide you with the foundational knowledge to help your students design their own video games, then bring those games to life through block-based coding. Learn how computational thinking skills such as pattern recognition, algorithm design, and debugging are necessary when coding and how to connect games to curricular concepts in any subject. This session explores connections to the Computer Science curriculum for grades 4 and up. A laptop, Chromebook, or tablet is required for this session.
Speakers
BB
avatar for Whitney Horban

Whitney Horban

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton is dedicated to fostering life-long learning by creating a vibrant science and technology culture in our region. We offer a diverse array of in-person and virtual school programs. Our programs are connected to the Alberta curriculum and designed... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 05 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 70 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

9:00am MST

VERBATHON®: How to Have Fun With Verbs and Grammar!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Chancellor Room
Do you want to teach VERBS and GRAMMAR in a unique, fun and effective way? Do you like to play games? Then come and participate in this dynamic workshop and make learning VERBS and GRAMMAR one of the most exciting events of your class by using the VERBATHON® kit! Motivate, inspire and challenge your students with sports-style events! Integrate math, social studies, even rap and rock music. Learn how to organize a tournament for your class, school, district and even participate in a national tournament! Experience shows that students learn and retain more through active play. Verbathon games and activities are effective because they are based on the INFINITE principle: Inclusive, Fun, Interactive, Integrative, Team-based and Empowering. Verbathon can be used by teachers from elementary through university for both Immersion and FSL. Originally developed in French, Verbathon is also available in Spanish and German. Emmanuel Escueta, creator of Verbathon, is also president of ESCUTECH Educational Products Ltd. and he is a recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Grade focus is Grade 6-12 FSL/Spanish/German.
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 →
Chairperson
avatar for Machioudi Bello

Machioudi Bello

French Immersion Teacher
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Second Languages / Langues Secondes, Second Languages / Langues Secondes

9:00am MST

Ordinary Things
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
This session combines a collaborative workshop with an assignment asking students to look at ordinary objects to build a better understanding of the Holocaust. What can we learn from a shoe? A pair of glasses? A doll? Participants will walk away with the basis of a great lesson that can be adapted to a number of different subjects beyond the Holocaust.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Holocaust studies, classroom design
Lindsay has loved being an educator for 20 years now. Having taught everything from kindergarten through grade 12, she has found her passion in teaching Holocaust Studies in grades 10-12. Written in the winter of 2020 and approved by Alberta Education that spring, Holocaust Studies... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Social Studies / Études sociales, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

9:00am MST

Propaganda: Using Canadian War Posters to Develop Critical Thinking
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
Propaganda! If there is one thing that most adults would agree on here in early 2025, it’s this: Never before in world history has propaganda been more ubiquitous and well-designed . . . in fact, the tools of the trade are now so advanced that increasing numbers of thoughtful people are beginning to wonder how much they really ‘know’ and how much of the past they accurately understood. And if that’s the case for adults, how can we expect students to be competent at thinking critically about what they observe, hear, or read? During this Canadian military history education session, attendees will observe how Canadian war posters from the First and Second World Wars can be used in their classroom to educate about propaganda, engage critical thinking, and further develop digital literacy skills. All resources referenced during this presentation are downloadable free-of-charge at ValourCanada.ca
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 →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

9:00am MST

Writing for Social Studies (Div 3 and 4)
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Are you struggling to develop your student’s academic social studies writing skills? This is the session for you! We will be focusing on paragraph structure building towards essay writing and interpreting sources and developing critical written responses leading to the source analysis. The scope and sequence from grade 7 to high school written tasks will be examined. We will be providing powerpoint lessons, tasks, templates and exemplars for a variety of different grades and abilities.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholle Morrison

Nicholle Morrison

Teacher, Calgary Board of Ed.
Nicholle has a BA in Sociology and a BEd Education. She has taught for 14 years. She began by primarily teaching elementary grades 5 and 6 and then 9 years teaching social studies and humanities at the junior high level. Nicholle currently is a high school Social Studies teacher with... Read More →
avatar for Joanna Zakus

Joanna Zakus

Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 20 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Yukon Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

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

Ribbon Skirt Making - Friday ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm MST
Offsite Location 4
YOU NEED TO PURCHASE AN EVENTBRITE TICKET TO ATTEND THIS SESSION. Purchase your Eventbrite ticket here! Price: $161.00 Capacity: 9 ***Please be aware: anyone who has marked this session on their schedule without purchasing an Eventbrite ticket will be removed.*** This session will be held in Edmonton (91st and 51Ave). We offer a fun and constructive Ribbon Skirt making class. In this class we have a short video from the owner, explaining how the ribbon Skirt has deep roots and meaning to his family. Sharing the traditions and knowledge is our way of keeping it alive. We walk you through the whole process and you get to go home with a part of our history and the knowledge to spread your teachings onto others. This class is meant for individuals with little or no sewing experience to learn how to make a box style ribbon skirt with 4 ribbons and pockets. Sewing machines, thread, and all materials will be provided. You will be able to pick from any fabrics we carry on our salesfloor at the time of your class. You will be able to pick 4 colours of ribbon. Students may elect to add additional ribbon or select printed ribbon for an upcharge on the day of the class. The box style ribbon skirt is made from two rectangular pieces of fabric. Students will cut their fabric to size and follow along with an in-person instructor, and video steps to help guide the process. They will learn how to make a box style ribbon skirt with pockets from start to finish. Students who aren't able to finish their skirts during the class may elect to take their skirts home to finish, or return to the 49 Dzine Academy workspace during scheduled "maker hours" to finish. Box Style skirts are best for individuals who prefer more room in the hip area when seated. As such, they have a lot of gathering in the hip area.
Speakers
LP

Lori Phelps

We offer Ribbon Skirt Making Courses, Beaded Lanyard courses, Moose Hide Medicine Bag Courses and Beaded Earring courses.
Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm MST
Offsite Location 4 Offsite
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Indigenous Education

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

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

Food Context - Understanding Food From Multiple Perspectives
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20
Looking to dive deeper into the history of our food landscape? As a foods teacher, one of the critical skills I look to build is a richer understanding of the food we eat, and the food system we participate in. In this session we will look at three ways(weekly routine, personal reflection, and larger project) to incorporate food exploration as a classroom activity. This session is geared towards senior high school foods classrooms, but teachers in social or junior high may find some of the activities useful as well!
Speakers
avatar for Mathew Christopher Tom-Kee

Mathew Christopher Tom-Kee

Foods Teacher, Bellerose Composite High School
Chris grew up in Ontario, but moved to Alberta in 2005 to pursue and expand on his culinary experience at NAIT. Through NAIT, he was able to develop a comprehensive professional network in Edmonton, and travel the world for work and competitions. After 15 years as a professional chef... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 19/20 Edmonton Convention Centre
  CTS, Social Studies / Études sociales |   CTF, Social Studies / Études sociales
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 19/20 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 40 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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

Choreography Building Blocks (ATA Fine Arts Council)
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Alberta Room
This session will be presented by the ATA Fine Arts Council. Join us for an invigorating choreography workshop designed for dance, drama, and musical theatre teachers and beyond. Unlock the secrets of choreography and learn practical strategies to create movement sequences using fundamental dance concepts of musicality, interpretation, and creativity. These strategies are even transferrable to your students so they can create their own student choreography fostering greater engagement, deeper learning and empowering your students like never before! This class is created to demystify dance and help participants see that even the most complex dance stems from basic dance principles. Whether you're a seasoned dance teacher or a first-time mover, this workshop promises to ignite your creativity and transform your teaching approach.
Speakers
avatar for Victoria Reid

Victoria Reid

Victoria Reid is currently the ATA Fine Arts Council Dance Representative. She spent the past 7 years teaching at Archbishop Jordan High School (ABJ) in the department of Fine Arts instructing dance, drama, and musical theatre. Victoria has a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Fine Arts, Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • 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, Division 3/4

10:15am MST

The Eras Tour (Elementary Art Version)
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16
Are you “…Ready For It?” Teaching art, especially in elementary can be a struggle that many know “All Too Well”. Join me as I share ideas and ways that I not only make Art engaging, but also cross-curricular, theme based, and full of exploring. We’ll take a deep dive into the elements of art—line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and value. These foundational concepts will be discussed and broken down in ways to help children feeling empowered and able to express themselves creatively. Whether it’s through a “Blank Space” of a blank canvas or a “Love Story” of their unique ideas, you’ll find strategies to nurture and celebrate every individual’s artistic journey. And what better way to inspire creativity than by drawing parallels to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour? Just as Swift has reinvented herself through different musical styles and eras, you’ll learn how to help your students explore various artistic “eras” and mediums. Whether it’s a “Red” vibrant paint project, a “Folklore” of subdued tones, or a “Reputation” of bold, striking sculptures, you'll discover how to keep your art lessons fresh and exciting. Join us and let’s make art education a thrilling adventure—one that leaves both you and your students excited to “Change” the way art is taught and learned.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Meier

Thomas Meier

Kindergarten Teacher, Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
Currently teaching English Kindergarten at Ecole Westhaven School in Edson, Alberta. I am currently in my tenth year teaching, and have taught Kindergarten - Grade 6, and have been nominated for the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence. I have a passion for art, and minored... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 15/16 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Fine Arts, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 15/16 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 72 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

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

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

Practicing Metissage for Compassion, Narrative Communication, & Community Building
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 02
Connecting with Indigenous Ways of Knowing and offering rich experiences in support of TQS 5 can be intimidating, especially for non-Indigenous teachers. While we cannot have first-hand knowledge of the hardships and celebrations of our Indigenous peoples, we are privileged to have the opportunity to impact hearts and minds in the spirit of reconciliation and continue to pursue practical methods of reconcili-ACTION in our classrooms. I’ll share my experience of developing a research project and unit plan for my 30-1 students, and the widely applicable learning, growth, and gold that was generated through our practices of metissage, or collaborative storytelling and narrative weaving. Students can to learn to see themselves and one another in fresh, exciting, vulnerable, and deeply impactful ways as they share their own narrative strands and braid their stories with the stories of others while making choices for their own comfort and safety. The incredible transformation power I witnessed unfold with my class during my research has led me to continue practicing processes reflective of metissage, and has continued to support both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in remarkable and exciting ways. If you struggle with supporting kids as they seek out and navigate peer, friend, classmate, and community connections, implementing practices of metissage (from major to minor approaches) will allow you to hold space and support new depths of inter- and intra-personal understandings with your students and your classroom community as a whole through this beautiful narrative practice.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Harrison

Liz Harrison

Teacher
Liz Harrison has been teaching high school students for over a decade, and works to hold space and time for students to become courageously vulnerable creators and authentic communicators. Liz completed a Master of Education in Canadian Literacies in 2024 and is in the second-last... Read More →
SEATCA24 24S PracticingMetissage LizHarrison pdf
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

10:15am MST

Teaching Students to Write Cool Characters, Superheroes, and Themselves
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 10
Learn how to ignite your mind and fuel your imagination—and lead your students to do the same. Deepen your understanding of: Free writing The hero’s journey Creating cool characters Writing about meaningful events in your life Writing from new perspectives Crafting new worlds in fictional stories The inspirational teaching time will open you up to new ways of looking at the world and at your own experiences. You’ll learn new methods to express yourself, get inspired, and have a blast. You’ll also come away with tools to help release stress that are healthy and empowering. Positive expressions of the mental health journey will be explored. Put these writing styles and exercises to the test—then bring them back to your classrooms.
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 →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Health - CALM / Santé
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

10:15am MST

All Aboard for Algebra!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 09
Many of the Algebraic concepts that lived in junior high are now seen by and are engaging Division 2 students. Roll up your sleeves, one more time and dive into the manipulatives that can help us engage our learners in these algebraic concepts. Knowing ‘why’ we do what we do in algebra is very important to students making those valuable connections.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Zarski

Chris Zarski

Designer of Professional Learning, ARPDC
Chris is an Educational Consultant supporting Alberta teachers as a Designer of Professional Learning with the Central Alberta Regional Learning Consortium. She has served as a Teacher, Administrator, Curriculum Director of Curriculum, Examiner with Alberta Education, and Author... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 09 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

10:15am MST

CONNECTING THE DOTS - DOMINO MATH GAMES FOR WHOLE GROUP AND CENTER INSTRUCTION K - 3
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 12
Dominoes are one of our student's favorite manipulatives, are easy to find and have the potential to teach so many math concepts. Come prepared to play and learn games that work on the following: counting, subitizing, patterns. operational fluency for +, -, x, place value 10's/1's to 100,10,1' to the 100 000's, graphing, multidigit operations. Handout will include gameboards, journal masters, ideas for differentiating the games will be provided throughout as well as management ideas to help focus and manage the play. Games learned in this session would be great to use at a family math games night.
Speakers
avatar for Jane Felling

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars And One-Eyed Jacks Inc
Jane is author of the award winning Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks series of teacher resources - both for math and literacy. Jane has presented workshops across North America for over 30 years and has been a featured speaker at 100's of provincial, state, national and international conference... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Early Childhood

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

Botanical Art with Music and Stories!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am 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.***

Bring a fun art project with songs and stories into your classroom! Join me in this hands-on, interdisciplinary session as we look at children’s literature connected to the themes in the artwork, learn songs, and create a botanical art project. No music experience is necessary! This art project looks at themes of growing plants, trees, flowers, vegetable gardens, and fruit. We will be looking at an array of different pieces of literature related to this theme. You will have the opportunity to express your creativity with connections to music, social and emotional learning and the science curriculum. Project ideas and resources will be shared to bring into your class right away!
Speakers
avatar for Coreen Blenkhorne

Coreen Blenkhorne

Coreen has taught with the Calgary Board of Education for over 18 years, is a mother of three wonderful boys, and married to an amazing husband who is also a teacher. Her teaching career has brought her experience teaching a variety of grades from grade K-6, literacy specialist, and... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 1 (Yellow) Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts

10:15am MST

Computational Thinking 101: Foundations for Every Educator EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 05
Unlock the power of computational thinking for you and your students! Discover how computational thinking can enhance problem-solving skills while connecting with storytelling, nature, art, and more. This session provides a gentle introduction to core concepts found in the new curriculum such as decomposition, abstraction, and algorithms. Through exploring a variety of activities, both plugged-in and unplugged, you’ll learn how to seamlessly incorporate these principles into your classroom regardless of subject or grade level. No prior experience in teaching computer science needed! Please bring a laptop, Chromebook or tablet to this session
Speakers
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avatar for Whitney Horban

Whitney Horban

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton is dedicated to fostering life-long learning by creating a vibrant science and technology culture in our region. We offer a diverse array of in-person and virtual school programs. Our programs are connected to the Alberta curriculum and designed... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Technology / Technolgie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 05 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Lecture Max capacity for 70 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

10:15am MST

ELA and SS - Engaging Tasks Connected to Conflict
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Want to bring conflict and military history to life in your classroom? Want your students to connect to different challenges associated with people's experiences with conflict? Want your students to think critically and build skills? We will be looking at a variety of different conflicts connected to the curriculum (EG: War of 1812, Conquest of the Americas, Remembrance Day, etc.) in social studies as well as a variety of different ELA texts that have conflict as a theme (EG: The Sniper, War Poetry, songs connected to war and peace, etc.). Students get to explore and understand situations where individuals are interacting with conflict and war and the consequences individually and for society. There are many connections to be made to other times in world history to allow students to critically think about the movement of peoples. You will walk away with the complete lessons, activities, projects and resources.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholle Morrison

Nicholle Morrison

Teacher, Calgary Board of Ed.
Nicholle has a BA in Sociology and a BEd Education. She has taught for 14 years. She began by primarily teaching elementary grades 5 and 6 and then 9 years teaching social studies and humanities at the junior high level. Nicholle currently is a high school Social Studies teacher with... Read More →
avatar for Joanna Zakus

Joanna Zakus

Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 20 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Language Arts / Arts Langagier

10:15am MST

Who Killed Barney Greenman?
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
In this session participants will work through exploring the differences between Perpetrators, Collaborators, Bystanders, and Rescuers in relation to the Holocaust, by sifting through a number of identity and situational cards. From there, they will be introduced to 3 year old Barney Greenman. Participants will then utilize the same cards to identify who was responsible for Barney’s death. This activity is Monday morning ready for participants and is an incredibly effective way to have students engage with the acts of the Nazi regime through the lens of just one child.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Holocaust studies, classroom design
Lindsay has loved being an educator for 20 years now. Having taught everything from kindergarten through grade 12, she has found her passion in teaching Holocaust Studies in grades 10-12. Written in the winter of 2020 and approved by Alberta Education that spring, Holocaust Studies... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Social Studies / Études sociales, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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

10:15am MST

eSports Community of Practice
Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room
Are you interested in competitive video games in schools? Do you coach or manage an eSports team? Come join the discussion about eSports competitions and scholarships (and careers), connect with other like-minded educators, and help build our provincial eSports network.
Speakers
avatar for David Hay

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 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Saskatchewan Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Technology / Technolgie, Physical Education / Éducation Physique
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Lecture
  • Room Details Westin - Saskatchewan Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Lecture Max capacity for 250 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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

Making the Most of Outcomes in Assessment
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room
You are a great teacher! You engage your students in rich learning tasks, and your students are successfully learning. How do you make sure your assessments reflect the breadth of student learning, and that feedback to students, parents and school administration helps them make informed choices moving forward? Blueprinting assessments (and class time) can help you. This workshop will explore the ideas of intentionally addressing mandated curriculum outcomes and cognitive load through blueprinting. The facilitators, Jason Cooper and Laura Pankratz, have decades of classroom and assessment experience. Participants in this workshop will engage in discussion and exploration of what is currently working in Alberta classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Cooper

Jason Cooper

Onsite contact: Jason Coooper
Jason Cooper is the creator and owner of SmarterMarks, a tool that helps teachers and students do more with paper and online assessments. Before making the switch to supporting and developing SmarterMarks full-time, he worked as a high school science teacher in Calgary for 9 year... Read More →
avatar for Laura Pankratz

Laura Pankratz

Western Canada Teacher Network Coordinator, Perimeter Institute
Laura Pankratz is an educator with more than 30 years of working with students and teachers. One of her principles of education is the learning is messy. Her passion is finding the nugget of value in that mess and then helping the learner to build around it. Laura’s career included... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Assessment / Évaluation, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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

Easy Visual Effects for Junior High Tech
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 19/20
This session will introduce you to some simple, fun, and effective visual effects projects using Adobe Premiere Pro. You'll learn simple green screen effects, explosions, and even how to leverage Adobe's new AI-powered features to create amazing and engaging videos!
Speakers
avatar for Shane Lawrence

Shane Lawrence

Shane has been teaching for 19 years. In that time, he's taught everything from English to Photography, Drama to Computers. Through it all, he's developed a passion for creativity and creation which he now explores through teaching Art, Film, Drama, and Technology.
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 19/20 Edmonton Convention Centre
  CTS, Technology / Technolgie |   CTF, Technology / Technolgie

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 →
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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

The Science of Language Learning for Schools and Homes
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room
This presentation will outline how successful language learning happens for children. The structure will be to answer the following questions by outlining the latest research and then providing examples from in-school experience. 1.) What is unique about a child's first language acquisition, and how is it different from animal communication or AI-based language? 2.) When does child language learning begin and what are the critical periods for language learning? 3.) Who are the people that an ideal language development community requires and are screens helpful or harmful for language development? 4.) Where are the spaces that language learning occurs most successfully? 5.) How can home, school, and outside contexts be transformed into language-rich environments? 6.) Why is language development so vital to a child's social, academic, and future vocational success? 7.) Which language outcomes are the most important? Each of these questions will be answered in a way that attendees can understand and apply to the classroom, as well as the home and the community.
Speakers
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Michael Witten

Since 2015, Michael Witten has been an SLP in the public schools in Langley and Maple Ridge (before moving to Alberta), run a private practice, and taught First Language Acquisition at TWU. He enjoys sharing about the amazing Science of Language Learning and how to create language-rich... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Chancellor Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Early Childhood, Technology / Technolgie

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

Dangerous Language Arts: Praxis to Support Safety in Risk-Taking
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 02
Taking up controversy can be so engaging but becomes so much work when things slide off the rails! In our pluralistic, conflict-driven society, teachers must often hold space in our classrooms for challenging topics and examining multiple views. In the face of increasing unrest in our globalizing world, how can teachers create safety in which students can risk voicing ideas and exploring difficult topics without creating conflict? If critical, argumentative dynamics and writing are the focus, how can we strike a balance and create an environment without ideological blow-outs? In this follow-up session to the DLA Theory, we shift from introductions, intangible framing, and boundary establishment to practical hands-on pedagogical planning. I’ll offer a series of practical ways teachers can begin to or further implement the safety/ risk taking paradox and provide time and support for planning something “dangerous” for your own students. Bring a challenging text to work from OR draw from ideas and texts I’ll share to build a learning process or product that fits YOUR students, and encourages them to grow into practiced evaluators, communications, and push their comfort boundaries when they feel safe to do so. Holding space for this important work while feeling supported and confident with current research instead of on edge or at sea will bring you new confidence in building safe foundations from which to teach dangerously and allow your students to take new risks in their communication.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Harrison

Liz Harrison

Teacher
Liz Harrison has been teaching high school students for over a decade, and works to hold space and time for students to become courageously vulnerable creators and authentic communicators. Liz completed a Master of Education in Canadian Literacies in 2024 and is in the second-last... Read More →
SEATCA24 24S DLA PRACTICE&PLANNING LizHarrison pdf
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

11:30am MST

Novel Studies - How to do it well!
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room
Do your students hate reading? Do they struggle to complete tasks/assignments due to lack of engagement? Please join us for engaging ways to teach novels that will have your students asking, “Are we going to read today?” We will be going through a variety of different novels for different grade levels/abilities, as well as different approaches to novels and reading, strategies to build literacy and comprehension skills, tasks to develop academic writing, the gathering of evidence, critical analysis of the text and creative hands on projects.
Speakers
avatar for Nicholle Morrison

Nicholle Morrison

Teacher, Calgary Board of Ed.
Nicholle has a BA in Sociology and a BEd Education. She has taught for 14 years. She began by primarily teaching elementary grades 5 and 6 and then 9 years teaching social studies and humanities at the junior high level. Nicholle currently is a high school Social Studies teacher with... Read More →
avatar for Joanna Zakus

Joanna Zakus

Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 20 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Yukon Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Language Arts / Arts Langagier

11:30am MST

Write On: Hands-On Activities To Get Your Students Going
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room
While many students have the ability to create Pulitzer-worthy pieces, getting pen to paper can be somewhat of a challenge. Especially in youth, where inhibitions and insecurities are at an all-time high, putting ourselves out there creatively can be daunting. Using a series of prompts and games, however, this workshop will take some of the pressure off of the blank page. Giving students an “in” regardless of their abilities and interest, we will try some hands-on activities that will get the ink flowing from even your most reluctant writers!
Speakers
avatar for Miranda Krogstad

Miranda Krogstad

Presenter / Content creator, YYSpeak
Miranda Krogstad is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of the book Glass Half Full of Poetry. A spoken word poet, eternal optimist, and workshop facilitator, Krogstad has connected with thousands of writers in dozens of cities across Western Canada. A member of the 2016 national... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

11:30am MST

Cuisenaire Rods: The Math Manipulative You Can't Live Without
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 12
Cuisenaire rods, those multi-colored blocks often found tucked away in the back of classroom cupboards, are truly indispensable math manipulatives. In this interactive, hands-on session, discover how these versatile tools can transform your math teaching. Learn how to effectively use Cuisenaire rods to demonstrate the four operations, work with fractions and decimals, develop proportional reasoning and understanding, and enhance measurement and geometry activities. These rods are especially beneficial for learners with dyscalculia, helping them visualize mathematics in a concrete way. Join us to explore the endless possibilities of Cuisenaire rods and how to use them in your classroom on Monday.
Speakers
avatar for Kelli Holden

Kelli Holden

Kelli is a dedicated educator with extensive experience as a teacher, Numeracy Lead, and Numeracy Facilitator for Parkland School Division, working with students from K-9. Her passion lies in making math experiences accessible to all learners. She has a strong belief in the power... Read More →
Chairperson
JS
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 12 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 12 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 160 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

11:30am MST

Math Intervention Made Easy with Cross-Number Puzzles
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room
Have you been struggling to determine why your students are unable to grasp basic numeracy concepts? This session will present the MathImagine Foundation’s Cross-Number puzzles based on extensive Math Recovery research and theory. As students work through the Cross-Number puzzles, you will be able to easily identify the concepts. Not only does it then become clear why they are “not getting it,” but more importantly, what needs to be done so they can move forward.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Finnie

Pamela Finnie

Pamela Finnie est une enseignante passionnée des STIM (sciences, technologie, ingénierie, maths) avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans le nord et le sud-ouest d'Edmonton. Elle a enseigné dans des écoles publiques et privées en anglais et en français, principalement de la 7e... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Math, Math

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

Case Studies and More! Unpacking Concepts in the New Science Curriculum
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 09
How do we engage students in learning all the new concepts in their science curriculum? Learning e terms and their definitions is always a starting point but its just surface level learning. This session will look at ways that we can ask our students to become independent thinkers and start to draw connections between what they know and where we need them to go. Participants will take part in several interactive activities that they can adapt to their own student levels and use within the classroom. Yup, another roll up your sleeve event!
Speakers
avatar for Chris Zarski

Chris Zarski

Designer of Professional Learning, ARPDC
Chris is an Educational Consultant supporting Alberta teachers as a Designer of Professional Learning with the Central Alberta Regional Learning Consortium. She has served as a Teacher, Administrator, Curriculum Director of Curriculum, Examiner with Alberta Education, and Author... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 09 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 09 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

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

11:30am MST

Reading, Writing, Speaking: The Metacognitive Connection
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 10
Metacognition is more than simply 'thinking about thinking'. Students who have a variety of metacognitive strategies to draw upon do better with evaluating the quality of their learning, knowing when they’re getting ‘derailed’, and knowing where and when to seek help. This session will focus on the connection between language, consciousness, and metacognition and will include takeaways, examples, and strategies for teaching students to be more metacognitively aware learners.
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 →
Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

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

12:00pm MST

Alberta Landscape Art and Haida Art with Music and Stories! EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 2
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.***

Bring a fun art projects into your classroom with connections to music and stories! Join me in this hands-on, interdisciplinary session as we first study a local artist, Jason Carter, use Feldman’s art critique to critique his art, look at stories connected to the themes in the artwork, sing songs, and recreate a landscape painting! Our second art project involves an animal study, Canadian history, Haida art study from the West coast, and creating your own Haida art. No music experience is necessary! These art projects will give you opportunities to express your creativity with sketching and painting, while making connections to children’s literature, music, and social studies. Project ideas and resources will be shared to bring into your class right away!
Speakers
avatar for Coreen Blenkhorne

Coreen Blenkhorne

Coreen has taught with the Calgary Board of Education for over 18 years, is a mother of three wonderful boys, and married to an amazing husband who is also a teacher. Her teaching career has brought her experience teaching a variety of grades from grade K-6, literacy specialist, and... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 2 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts

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

Using Assessment to Improve Teaching
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room
Assessments take many forms, from qualitative observations to assignments and tests. All of these are opportunities for feedback not just for students, but also for teachers. So how can you take advantage of that, and improve what you’re doing in your classroom, without adding a bunch more work to your life? This workshop will explore how you can use the results from all types of assessments to improve your teaching. The facilitators, Jason Cooper and Laura Pankratz, have decades of classroom and assessment experience. Participants in this workshop will engage in discussion and exploration of what is currently working in Alberta classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Cooper

Jason Cooper

Onsite contact: Jason Coooper
Jason Cooper is the creator and owner of SmarterMarks, a tool that helps teachers and students do more with paper and online assessments. Before making the switch to supporting and developing SmarterMarks full-time, he worked as a high school science teacher in Calgary for 9 year... Read More →
avatar for Laura Pankratz

Laura Pankratz

Western Canada Teacher Network Coordinator, Perimeter Institute
Laura Pankratz is an educator with more than 30 years of working with students and teachers. One of her principles of education is the learning is messy. Her passion is finding the nugget of value in that mess and then helping the learner to build around it. Laura’s career included... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Leduc Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Assessment / Évaluation, Science-sciences
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Leduc Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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
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

Trickster Theatre Presents: Storytelling
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room
Over the course of this hour, you'll see Trickster Theatres process for teaching Storytelling through theatre- condensing our usual 2 day work-shop into a 1 hour interactive to show the method of bringing stories to life. This theatre method involves getting students actively on their feet to act out the stories themselves, promoting creativity. Alex from Trickster Theatre shows the process of bringing story telling to life in a fun, interactive way. With years of experience in Theatre for Young Audiences, Trickster gets kids on their feet and active. In this Session, Alex will show how Trickster Theatre is adding an interactive program to teaching Storytelling which increases students retention by having the students animate the images to develop the story. Applicable for Kindergarten through Grade 6!
Speakers
avatar for Alex Allen

Alex Allen

A local Calgarian artist, with years of experience both in theater and childcare, Alex is a seasoned TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Actor and presenter, working with Trickster Theatre to bring their programs directly to schools. Mostly working with youths from Kindergarten to grade... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Fine Arts, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Open space with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

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

I'm Having Weird Thoughts: a Universal Language for Social Thinking
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room
In today's educational landscape, fostering social and emotional learning (SEL) is as critical as academic instruction. The We Thinkers! social curriculum, developed by Michelle Garcia Winner and Dr. Pamela Crooke, provides an innovative and comprehensive approach to teaching young students the fundamental social skills necessary for successful interaction and emotional regulation. This session will explore how the We Thinkers! curriculum, along with many other strategies, equips schools and classrooms with universal strategies, languages, and concepts to enhance social learning and meet behavioral expectations effectively.
Speakers
avatar for Kayla Anderson

Kayla Anderson

Kayla's Bio: I have been working with Blackgold School Division for seven years as an elementary teacher. I have experience in many grade levels but have been teaching grade 3 for the past six years. I am an avid hiker, a wife, and a dog mom to two of the cutest golden retrievers... Read More →
avatar for Rebecca Dupont

Rebecca Dupont

Becky Dupont is a dedicated teacher at Robina Baker Elementary School in Devon, Alberta. With many years of experience teaching Division 1, she’s excited to embark on a new adventure year—kindergarten! Becky and her husband reside in Devon, where they stay busy with their two... Read More →
avatar for Danielle Kirton

Danielle Kirton

Danielle's Bio: Danielle Kirton is the Assistant Principal and Learning Support Teacher at Robina Baker Elementary School in Devon, Alberta. Danielle has served as a Learning Support Teacher in two different schools within Black Gold School Division. Collaborating with a variety of... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Centennial Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Early Childhood

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

Addressing neurodiversity in the language arts classroom
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 05
Refusing a deficit model, this session will address the particular situation of neurodivergent learners in the secondary ELA classroom, suggesting curricular, environmental, affective, relational, and communicative strategies to engage such students effectively and without discrimination; these shifts in teaching may also be beneficial to all students. This talk will also consider the situation of neurodiversity among teachers.
Speakers
avatar for David Lewkowich

David Lewkowich

Comics and Language Arts, University of Alberta
David Lewkowich is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. He is the author of "The Figure of the Teacher in Comics: A Psychoanalytic Study of Immaterial and Fragmented Education," and works with theories and practices of sound and multimodality... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 05 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive

12:45pm MST

AI & I: Empowering Student Creativity
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room
Unlock the future of writing in your classroom with this innovative workshop. Imagine a space where AI isn't just a tool but a trusted writing partner, enhancing your students' creative processes without overshadowing their unique voices. In this session, you'll dive into cutting-edge activities that harness the power of AI resources like Chat GPT and AI imagery services. Together, we'll explore how these tools can sharpen descriptive language, generate rich literary devices, and expand our students’ knowledge and capabilities. Join in for a journey that combines technology and creativity, ensuring your students emerge as confident writers and thinkers in this technological era!
Speakers
avatar for Miranda Krogstad

Miranda Krogstad

Presenter / Content creator, YYSpeak
Miranda Krogstad is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of the book Glass Half Full of Poetry. A spoken word poet, eternal optimist, and workshop facilitator, Krogstad has connected with thousands of writers in dozens of cities across Western Canada. A member of the 2016 national... Read More →
Chairperson
TB

Terra Beth Dowhaluk

Teacher (Band, ELA, Music), Sturgeon Local
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Manitoba Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Language Arts / Arts Langagier
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Manitoba Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 230 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

12:45pm MST

Reading Comprehension Success!
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
As teachers we ask, “How can I improve my students’ achievement in reading comprehension? “Students ask, “How can I get better at reading comprehension?” This session describes how to categorize reading comprehension questions into 5 reading skill categories allowing teachers and students to determine which skills require improvement and how to unpack each skill and determine the alignment to curriculum outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Brigitta Goerres

Brigitta Goerres

President, Edu-Best Educational Resources
I have been involved in education for over 30 years. I had the fortune of starting my career as a classroom teacher immediately after graduating from the University of Alberta. I continued my career working with the Ministry of Education and from there worked for a decade as the Executive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Learning Resources

12:45pm MST

Art and the Holocaust
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm 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.***

This experiential session will introduce participants to the works of three artists who created before, during and after the Holocaust. Participants will then be given time to create a piece of their own ‘in the style of…’ This is a lesson used as part of the Holocaust Studies program, and encourages participants to look at this atrocity through a different lens. Walking away from the session participants will have resources to bring a similar program into their classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Holocaust studies, classroom design
Lindsay has loved being an educator for 20 years now. Having taught everything from kindergarten through grade 12, she has found her passion in teaching Holocaust Studies in grades 10-12. Written in the winter of 2020 and approved by Alberta Education that spring, Holocaust Studies... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Pre-registered (Requires Eventbrite Ticket), Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format csv
  • Room Details Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 (Art Gallery of Alberta, Max capacity for people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

12:45pm MST

Neurographic Art EVENTBRITE TICKET!!
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
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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

Bringi(NG) the Three Sisters Garden and Inuit Life and Culture to Chemistry Curriculum
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 02
Michael Ng reflects on the wonderful resources provided from Chem13 News of how to incorporate Indigenous knowledge about the Northern lands, peoples and ways of life through the scientific lens of the Inuit. By connecting it back to TQS #4 & 5 and LQS #5, a collective study will explore the Three Sisters Garden of the Iroquois; soy sauce; PFOs; chert and the Ulu; Inuit medicinal remedies; the Northern Lights; acid-base plant chemistry; and elements of the Periodic Table. Reflections will look at where it can be incorporated into the Alberta curriculum for Science 10 and Chemistry 20 / 30.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Ng

Michael Ng

Science
Michael Ng, M.Ed. who teaches Chemistry 20/30 and AP Chemistry. Accomplished concert pianist and artist since age 5. The world of science can be an enjoyable part of daily life. Dedicated and innovative in making "Science fun". A fan of transformative leadership, culturally responsive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Indigenous Education
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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

12:45pm MST

Using Riddles and Unsolvable Problems to Encourage Oral Language and Higher Order Thinking Skills
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 10
Here’s a great entry point for thinking, speaking and problem solving! Riddles and unsolvable problems contain clues, mysteries, and thought-provoking opportunities seen as ‘play’, but in reality they encourage complex cognitive investment. Along with developing valuable language-manipulation skills, riddles and unsolvable puzzles support higher level thinking, literacy and numeracy competencies, and promote subject-specific skills. Teachers will walk away with a number of riddles and puzzles that encourage students to engage in oral language, problem solving, and critical thinking. Join us for a puzzlingly good time!
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 →
Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 10 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie, General Interest / Intérêt Général
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 2/3
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 2/3

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
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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

Maegan Giroux - Keynote Session 4-6
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 04
For two years, Maegan Giroux, alongside her co-author Peter Liljedahl, investigated tasks for their bestselling book, ‘Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, K-5’. Their book covers everything about tasks, from the launch script to consolidation to tips for making your own tasks, all viewed through a uniquely elementary lens. In this workshop, Maegan will lead participants through a grade 4-6 task beginning to end and explore crucial micro and macro moves for an elementary 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 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 04 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Feature / Conférencier, Feature / Conférencier

2:00pm MST

The Sailing of the St. Louis
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3
In May, 1939 the St. Louis set sail from Hamburg, Germany. Her destination was Cuba, and her cargo was 937 Jewish immigrants. Each holding papers to legally enter Cuba upon arrival. What happened in the days following the ship's departure sets the stage for the war which had only just begun. Participants will move through a lesson from start to finish that they can take into their classroom on Monday morning. The sailing of the St. Louis is one of the answers to 'why didn't the Jews do anything?' In short, some did. This harrowing story of hope, loss, and desperation comes to life through video, diary, and apology. Participants will see this activity through to the summative assignment where they are tasked to create a representation of the points of view of each of the nations involved.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Holocaust studies, classroom design
Lindsay has loved being an educator for 20 years now. Having taught everything from kindergarten through grade 12, she has found her passion in teaching Holocaust Studies in grades 10-12. Written in the winter of 2020 and approved by Alberta Education that spring, Holocaust Studies... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Art Gallery of Alberta - Studio 3 Art Gallery of Alberta
  Fine Arts, General Interest / Intérêt Général

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 →
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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

How Well Do Your Students Read?
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14
This 1-hour session will explore some of the practical ways in which Grades 7-10 teachers can model and scaffold for readers and writers the skills needed to more actively and meaningfully engage with texts of all kinds. Teachers will come away with tools and strategies that enable students to make visible to us the often-invisible process of comprehending, a process that can’t always be captured by a standardized multiple-choice assessment. Tannis will also provide a brief overview of Pearson’s new Literacy Success Assessment (Grades 7-10), a tool for gaining insights into how our students comprehend and communicate.
Speakers
avatar for Tannis Niziol

Tannis Niziol

Throughout her 32-year career as a teacher, administrator, and curriculum consultant, in Alberta and Manitoba, Tannis has remained passionate about teaching and learning. She believes all learners deserve access to rich, diverse learning experiences and to a safe equitable space in... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Assessment / Évaluation

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

Maki(Ng) More Magic & Science Fun!
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 02
Popular from his last session on science wizardry, join Michael Ng once again as he shares more magic tricks but really science tricks into your science classes. Further incites on its illusions, misconceptions, and a bit of trickery to start your lectures and to get your children engaged in classrooms and remote learning.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Ng

Michael Ng

Science
Michael Ng, M.Ed. who teaches Chemistry 20/30 and AP Chemistry. Accomplished concert pianist and artist since age 5. The world of science can be an enjoyable part of daily life. Dedicated and innovative in making "Science fun". A fan of transformative leadership, culturally responsive... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 02 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 3/4
  • format Tables
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 02 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 120 people)
  • Tags English, Division 3/4

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

Trickster Theatre Presents: Science Through Theatre
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room
Over the course of this hour, you'll see Trickster Theatres process for teaching the new K-6 Science Curriculum through theatre- condensing our usual 2 day work-shop into a 1 hour interactive to show the method of bringing the science to life. This theatre method involves getting students actively on their feet to act out the science themselves. Alex from Trickster Theatre shows the process of bringing science learning to life in a fun, interactive way. With years of experience in Theatre for Young Audiences, Trickster gets kids on their feet and active, acting out the science in a memorable way. In this Session, Alex will show how Trickster Theatre is tackling the New Science Curriculum, adding an interactive program to teaching Science which increases students retention by having the students animate the scientific concepts. Starting with looking at your Organizing Idea and Guiding Questions, this program involves an easy and fun way to approach science, with the entirety of the new science curriculum available. But the best part? Alex is gonna show how Trickster can go over an entire Unit in Two Days! Applicable for Kindergarten through Grade 6 and customizable for classes.
Speakers
avatar for Alex Allen

Alex Allen

A local Calgarian artist, with years of experience both in theater and childcare, Alex is a seasoned TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Actor and presenter, working with Trickster Theatre to bring their programs directly to schools. Mostly working with youths from Kindergarten to grade... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Strathcona Room Westin Hotel Edmonton
  Science-sciences, Fine Arts
  • Language of Presentation English
  • Grade Focus Division 1/2
  • format Open space with chairs around perimeter
  • Room Details Westin - Strathcona Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Open space with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English, Division 1/2

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
avatar for David Hay

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

Pathways to Possibility: Navigating the Transition from High School to University for Underrepresented Students
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 01
In the pursuit of equitable education, AP Seminar serves as a vital initiative aimed at creating pathways to post-secondary success for underserved and marginalized students. Developed through a collaboration between the Centre for Global Education, Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Future Launch, alongside Edmonton Public, Calgary Catholic, the Peel and Toronto District School Boards, two ground-breaking and innovative inquiry-based AP Seminar programs focuses on building passion-based learning experiences. This session will explore how the AP Afro-Canadian Diaspora and AP Nature & Land-based Seminar programs not only fosters critical skills that prepare students for higher education but also actively engages students from diverse backgrounds in an interdisciplinary learning journey. Participants will learn about innovative strategies to integrate the seminar’s themes into their classrooms, ensuring that Nature & Land-based and/ or African diasporic narratives are not only represented but celebrated within the curriculum. By centering marginalized voices and experiences, the AP Seminar programs aim to inspire students to see themselves as capable and confident contributors to their communities and the global landscape. Join us as we embark on this important journey to empower all students, particularly those from underserved backgrounds, to realize their potential and thrive in their educational pursuits.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Flynn

Sarah Flynn

Sarah Flynn is the Executive Director for the Centre for Global Education. She has a BSc in Molecular Genetics, an MA in Sociology, and is currently completing a PhD in Sociology at the University of Alberta. Sarah has worked in biomedical and clinical research and was formerly the... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 01 Edmonton Convention Centre
  Social Studies / Études sociales, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

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
avatar for Rick Harcourt

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 →
avatar for Elizabeth Walton

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
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 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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