NCTCA 2025: Full Schedule

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

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

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

Telus World of Science - Edmonton
Thursday February 8th PM

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

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

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

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

2025 Venues:

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

9:00am MST

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

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
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Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Première Nation/ Math, sciences et phys.20et30 (2eme cycle)

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

ECC - Salon 13/14

Apprenez comment incorporer le concept de la première nation au secondaire dans les classes de maths et sciences. Vous allez apprendre: • Comment le concept de la première nation peut-être appliquer dans votre leçon que ça soit dans l’introduction, travail en groupe ou la conclusion. • Des suggestions pour trouver des idées et accès aux ressources que j’ai préparées • Avoir accès au Padlet, ressources pour diffèrent niveau et matière où les RAS sont énoncés avec l’enchainement de l’activité. Ces expériences ne nécessitent pas l'utilisation d'équipement coûteux et ne nécessitent pas nécessairement d'impliquer des procédures complexes. L'objectif de cette séance est de fournir aux enseignants des idées pour plus de 20 activites et expériences de laboratoire couvrant maths et sciences du 2e cycle de secondaire et surtout la physique 20 et 30, afin d'amener les participants à engager une discussion sur les attentes du programme concernant ces expériences et sur la manière dont la première nation avait son point de vue. Ces activites améliore l'apprentissage des élèves et motive les élèves à faire une réflexion.

Speakers

Sally Saliba

Math & Science teacher

Je m’appelle Sally Saliba , j’ai un baccalauréat en mathématiques et un diplôme en éducation secondaire ( majeur maths et mieur science ). Je suis un enseignant qualifié expérimenté avec des années d'expérience partout au Canada et à l'international. J'ai travaill... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre

Indigenous Education, Math

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus Division 4 (Grades 10-12)
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Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
Tags French, Division 4 (Grades 10-12)

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

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems

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
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Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Difficultés d'apprentissage chez les adolescents - stratégies

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

ECC - Salon 13/14

Durant la session nous évoquerons des stratégies pour aider les adolescents ayant des difficultés et des troubles d'apprentissage, avec des exemples concrets et utilisables en classe. (7ème à 12ème année) On explorera aussi l'utilisation des intelligences artificielles au service de ces élèves. Cette présentation est en lien avec la NQE 4 (Établir des environnements d’apprentissage inclusifs)

Speakers

Isabelle Barre

teacher, Ecole Voyageur

Atelier en français sur les troubles des apprentissages chez les adolescents et les stratégies que l'on peut mettre en place pour répondre aux besoins des élèves. (Secondaire).

Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre

Francais, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus Division 3/4
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Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
Tags French, Division 3/4

2:00pm MST

La langue du Michif

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

ECC - Salon 13/14

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

Speakers

Rania Eshak

Rania is an award winning High School Teacher, she received the excellence in teaching award 2016. Rania is a passionate educator who taught French for over 15 years with ECSD. She has a bachelor of Secondary Education, and a master's degree both from University of Alberta.

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 13/14 Edmonton Convention Centre

Indigenous Education, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus All Grades
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Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
Tags French, All Grades

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

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
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Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
Tags English, Division 3/4

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

Lindsay Anderson

Holocaust studies, classroom design

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
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Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
Tags English, Division 3/4

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

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 →

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems

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
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Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
Tags English, All Grades

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

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

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 3 (Grades 7-9)
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Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
Tags English, Division 3 (Grades 7-9)

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

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

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 3 (Grades 7-9)
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Room Details ECC - Salon 13/14 (Edmonton Convention Centre, Tables Max capacity for 60 people)
Tags English, Division 3 (Grades 7-9)