SEATCA 2025 - Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention: Full Schedule

REMINDER...if you DID NOT pre-register for parking prior to February 15th, please remember to check in at the PARKING KIOSK tomorrow at the doors near security when you arrive in the morning! Thank you!

LUNCH SPECIALS at the MHC! Plan ahead for some good food and a sit down visit with friends!

THURSDAY

CRAVE BUFFET ($15.00) - Chicken Penne Alfredo, Caesar Salad & Garlic Toast, Vegetarian option - Mediterranean Penne
CAFETERIA CORNER ($10.00) - BBQ Beef on a bun with Potato Wedges, medium fountain pop

FRIDAY
CRAVE BUFFET ($15.00) - Pulled Pork on a bun with Cole Slaw Vegetarian option - Veggie Wrap
CAFETERIA CORNER ($10.00) - Soft Tacos with Tater Tots, medium fountain pop

Of course the cafeteria will be open with a full menu! REMEMBER...MHC is CASHLESS!

Please NOTE:
Pre-registration for Convention Parking is now CLOSED! If you need to register your vehicle for convention parking, please stop into the Courtyard room to use a parking Kiosk.

Please click on the link below to view ATA President Jason Schillings member address.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEQXaTlogCU

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Message from ATA Conventions regarding inclement weather and safe travels...

“On the two school days of your assigned teachers’ convention, you have a legal and
professional responsibility to attend Convention. If you are not able to make it safely to your
assigned convention, however, your collective agreement may include impassable roads or
inclement weather clauses that you can access. If your collective agreement does not include
language specific to road conditions or weather, you may make use of the personal leave
clauses of your agreement in most cases. Please be aware that using any of these types of
leave may require you to pay substitute costs, forego a portion of your salary and benefits, or
report to your school or another work location in your district. Refer to your collective
agreement for more information. Should you require any additional information or if you
need assistance interpreting your collective agreement, please contact Teacher Employment
Services at 1-800-232-7208 or 780-447-9400.”

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8:00am MST

Rise and Shine Yoga with Salli from Yoga You4ia

Friday February 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am MST

F160 (Crowfoot Room)

We will begin with movement with a slow flow to connect our bodies and breathe; After we have connected with our breath we will move into longer deeper holds to improve flexibility, reduced stress and will leave you feeling rejuvenated. Please bring your own matt, as there will only be a limited amount available to borrow.

Speakers

Salli Siewart

Friday February 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am MST
F160 (Crowfoot Room) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Health & Wellness

9:00am MST

Art and Literature: Fantasy Map Making

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

S144 (Cap 30)

Come and participate in a basic lesson directed at bridging creativity, imagination and topographical know-how. This project uses materials and resources to draw custom maps in the style of old maps similar to those in Game of Thrones and Lord of The Rings. This lesson can be used for ELA, SS and Art classrooms, and can truly be done by all ages of students. You do not need artistic skills to complete this project, so don’t be afraid to try!

Speakers

Tyler Wardrop

Teacher, Grasslands Public Schools

Tyler Wardrop is a Art/Humanities teacher at Duchess School in the Grasslands School Division. He runs the school art program from grades 7-12 and has done so for the last 8 years. He currently teaches courses ranging from kindergarten phys ed to Social 30-1 and recently his Masters... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S144 (Cap 30) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Art, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

9:00am MST

Painting with Kameko (PRE-REGISTRATION and FEE REQUIRED)

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

E161/162

This session will include painting a subject matter chosen and guided by Kameko Ballantyne. Looking for some wellness, creativity and relaxation? This session is for you!

Please email Kameko at kamekoballantyne@prrd8.ca to pre-register and pay ($35).

Speakers

Kameko Ballantyne

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
E161/162 Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Art, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

9:00am MST

CANCELLED - Does our current assessments make the grade? - CANCELLED

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

B356 (Cap 32)

CANCELLED - As our world has been turned upside down, how do we effectively assess students through a growth mindset? Dave has successfully removed grades from his own high school and middle school math classes. He has then lead entire schools on this transition. Moving away from a fixed mindset around assessment and towards a growth mindset. Come and learn how to lead this transition in your school community. Dave will discuss 5 simple changes you can make that will transform your assessment practices.

Speakers

Dave Martin

Mathematics Council

Dave Martin has a Masters of Mathematics, a Degree in Education, and a love for prime numbers. He has been teaching for 12 years, during which time, he was nominated for Teacher of Excellence in Alberta, has spoken across North America, and has successfully removed grades in most... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
B356 (Cap 32) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Assessment, Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

9:00am MST

ATRF Steps to Receiving Your Pension

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

S159 (Cap 134)

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

Linda Lau (ATRF)

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S159 (Cap 134) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Career & Retirement, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

9:00am MST

Planning for Retirement - ATA Workshop

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

F156 (Cap 95)

This retirement information session offers general information about the Alberta teachers’ pension plan, planning for personal savings, and briefly reviews Federal benefits and other retirement income sources . The session also briefly reviews requirements to maintain a benefit plan. Planning for retirement is vital for a smooth transition.

Speakers

Michelle Glavine

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services

Michelle joined the Association’s Teacher Employment Services (formerly Teacher Welfare) executive staff in 2019. Michelle holds a Labour Relations Certificate and an Advanced Labour Relations Certificate from Queen’s University, a MEd in Educational Leadership from the University... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
F156 (Cap 95) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Career & Retirement, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

9:00am MST

Supporting Gender and Relationship Diversity in School Communities - ATA Workshop

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

F2003

Now, more than ever, there is a need to enhance school community supports for people who identify as gender and/or relationship-diverse. In this workshop, participants will examine how purposeful language choices, understanding identity and privilege, and implementing specific support strategies can help to create a supportive, inclusive environment. As well, participants will discuss practices for authentic allyship in school communities. This workshop is designed to replace the PRISM – Professionals Respecting Individual Sexual and Gender Minoritiesworkshop.

Speakers

John Williamson

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
F2003 Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

DEHR, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

9:00am MST

Early Years: Assessing New Curriculum Through Play

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

E175 (Cap 34)

Join us for an engaging professional learning session focused on assessing the new curriculum through play in the early years. As educators working with young learners, we understand the importance of play in their development and learning journey. This session will empower you with practical strategies and insights to effectively assess student progress and achievement of new curriculum outcomes while honouring the power of play.

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
E175 (Cap 34) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Early Learning, Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

9:00am MST

The Essence of Happiness - Shifting our challenging lives to one that focuses on gratitude, kindness and inner peace

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

B371 (Cap 33)

A discussion of what happiness is, what it looks like for different people. Knowing that being happy is a choice we discuss different ways to move ourselves to a life full of gratitude, kindness and inner peace while the world is in commotion.

Speakers

Mona Harris

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
B371 (Cap 33) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Health & Wellness, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

9:00am MST

Practicing Metissage for Compassion, Narrative Communication, & Community Building

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

S151 (Cap 42)

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

Liz Harrison

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S151 (Cap 42)

Indigenous Education, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9)

9:00am MST

Unlearning colonialism and renewing kinship relations

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Theatre

Unlearning colonialism and renewing kinship relations.'
This presentation will bring focus on colonial forms of relational denial that are embedded within schooling practices and how we might repair those relationships that have been denied and renew them.

Hosts

Ramona Big Head

Speakers

Dr. Dwayne Donald

Professor, Faculty of Education, Friday 9:00am Keynote, University of Alberta

Dwayne Donald was born and raised in Edmonton and is a descendent of the Papaschase Cree. His Blackfoot named is Aipioomahkaa (Long Distance Runner). Dwayne is the son of Allen and Darlene, husband to Georgina, father to Kesho, and uncle to Taryn, Taylor, Kennedy, Kristofer, Sarah... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Theatre Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Keynote & Featured Speaker, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

9:00am MST

Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

E171/172 (Cap 50)

In this session, we will explore the work of Peter Liljedahl and the concept of building a "thinking classroom" in the area of mathematics. While there are many variables that impact thinking in a classroom, we will primarily focus this session on the different types of tasks in mathematics, how to form collaborative groups, the arrangements and working space of the classroom, and how to effectively use hints and extensions. Parts of the session will be collaborative, and give participants an opportunity to try out some of the strategies presented.

Speakers

Stephanie McKinney

Vice Principal

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
E171/172 (Cap 50) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Numeracy, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3)

9:00am MST

Math Games Div I

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

S103 (Cap 44)

In this session you will be given a variety of activities that will get children moving and or creating all while learning basic math facts! You will find your students bragging about you to others when you put this class on. This workshop is ideal for Div I.

Speakers

Tricia Pope

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S103 (Cap 44) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Numeracy, Div l ( Grades 1-3)

9:00am MST

MathMap: a new, automated math screening tool to deliver data driven intervention

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

S108 (Cap 42)

I would like to share my journey in developing MathMap. I developed the program because I saw the incredible difference in literacy screens and math screening tools available. I wanted a tool that was automated to reduce teacher workload, provided data that drove targeted intervention to help increase student success and also give the large scale data on a class, school and division level to aid decision making. It took me 18 months from inception to beta launch. As of this September, MathMap is being used in two Southern Alberta school divisions and has been used by over 5000 students. I think MathMap is a very useful tool which I would like to share with teachers and admin. It is based on Alberta curriculum, designed for Alberta classrooms and created by a team of local teachers.

Speakers

Gavin O'Looney

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S108 (Cap 42) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Numeracy, Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

9:00am MST

AI Tools to Amplify Your Professionalism and Save Time! - ATA Workshop

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

B369 (theatre)

Artificial intelligence tools have emerged for teachers which can generate lesson plans, teaching content, assessment materials, and more! In this hands-on session, we'll explore some of these tools and their uses which can save you hours of valuable time so you can focus more deeply on your students' needs. We will share a process for generating, evaluating, applying, and reflecting on the materials generated which keeps you in the drivers' seat as the designer of incredible learning experiences as professionals while at the same time allowing you to be far more efficient in your daily work life. Bring a device if you can! Free digital resource will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a device.

Speakers

Danny Maas

Acting Associate Coordinator, Professional Development

Danny Maas is an Executive Staff Officer with The Alberta Teachers' Association in the Professional Development program area. He was previously the Manager of Educational Technology with Edmonton Catholic School Division and has supported teacher professional development for the past... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
B369 (theatre)

Pedagogy & Education, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

9:00am MST

Universal Classroom Strategies for Learning Disabilities

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

S154 (Cap 46)

Did you know that many of the strategies for supporting students with learning disabilities are actually beneficial for ALL learners? Join Michelle and Shyloh-Dawn for this session as they explore universal strategies that you can implement with your entire class that are helpful to all learners, especially those with learning disabilities. Michelle and Shyloh-Dawn will review the tiers of support, discuss why universal strategies are necessary and beneficial to all learners, demonstrate some universal strategies, and facilitate an exploration of how you can implement effective universal strategies into your classroom on Monday.

Speakers

Shyloh-Dawn Bonogofski

Michelle Munt

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S154 (Cap 46) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Pedagogy & Education, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

9:00am MST

Exploring Assessment & Year Planning with the K-6 Physical Education & Wellness Curriculum

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

E149 (Cap 32)

Through outcome-first planning, you will explore practical ways to organize physical education and wellness lessons into meaningful and intentional themes. The themes you create will allow for flexible and responsive student-centered programming, while directly targeting the outcomes from the organizing ideas featured in the Alberta K-6 Physical Education & Wellness Curriculum. We will also discover ways that you can streamline assessment while maintaining authenticity. This session is sure to inspire creativity within and help you refine your practice.

Speakers

Ever Active Schools

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
E149 (Cap 32) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Physical Education, Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3)

9:00am MST

Math & Science Meet and Greet

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

S102 (Cap 24)

A chance to meet other math and science teachers, and to share ideas and resources

Speakers

Peter Sutton

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S102 (Cap 24) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Science, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9)

9:00am MST

Sequencing and Debugging in the Elementary Classroom (K-Gr.2)

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

S146 (Cap 42)

Explore foundational coding concepts in your elementary classroom with the new Alberta curriculum! This presentation will discuss storytelling and writing as it relates to computational thinking, explore how coding and computer science themes can exist in nature and art, and delve into a variety of activities – both plugged in and unplugged. Attendees will leave with newfound confidence in teaching computer science topics and integrating computer science across curriculums.

Speakers

Bernadette Blakey

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S146 (Cap 42) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Science, Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

9:00am MST

I Like Big Maps and I cannot Lie

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Big Eagle Room

Have you ever wanted to bring an 8 foot map of Alberta into your classroom to build your social studies unit? Like actually physically build it? With a little plywood and planning, you too can build a big map for your class to build their understanding on.

Speakers

Carlene Roth

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Big Eagle Room Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Social Studies, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

9:00am MST

Dealing with Student and Parent Conflict: Strategies that Work!

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST

S140 (Cap 28)

Teachers keep their involvement to a minimum as they empower their students to use conflict management strategies to solve their own issues. This workshop will teach proven classroom strategies that prevent, de-escalate, and resolve student conflict. When teachers are willing to inform, collaborate and problem solve with parents they will reap a positive benefit for the students. However, difficult parents can hinder this process. Proven strategies will be presented to positively engage all types of parents and set the stage for productive parent/teacher relationships.

Speakers

Roger Harty

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST
S140 (Cap 28)

Parent Engagement, Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3)

9:00am MST

Creating the Conditions and Structures for Small Group and Responsive Teaching, K-3.

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST

F2004

Join Collette and Bev to build an understanding and gain suggestions of the structures and routines to make it possible to work with small groups in the regular classroom reading block. The kinds of assessment data and how to use it to form small groups and set goals for students to meet their learning needs will be shared. Once you have your assessment based goals, ideas and resources will be shared to help you visualize what the small group time could look like.

Speakers

Bev Smith co-presenter Collette Sylvestre

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST
F2004 Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Pedagogy & Education, Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3)

9:00am MST

Critical Thinking in the Early Childhood Classroom

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST

S145 (Cap 42)

In this interactive session we will walk through the process of a critical inquiry projects by participating in one. We will also look at how skills can be developed early on in the year with specific focus on how Thinking Routines (Ritchart and Church) can be adapted for use in a k - 2 classroom. You should leave this session with ready to use ideas that are fast and easy to implement on Monday morning.

Speakers

Christine Henke

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST
S145 (Cap 42) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Pedagogy & Education, Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K), Div l ( Grades 1-3)

9:00am MST

In Your First Years: Differentiation

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST

E150 (Cap 35)

In our half day session we want to invite any teachers in their first few years of teaching to bring a mentor along with them and come in engage in learning around differentiation in the classroom including strategies, structures and mindset shifts around differentiation.

Speakers

Nicole Pocsik

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST
E150 (Cap 35) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Pedagogy & Education, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

9:00am MST

Flag Rugby (Non-Contact) for Schools

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST

MHHS Gymnasium

Over the past few years, Medicine Hat has been implementing a Flag Rugby program for middle schools. To date, we have well over 100 participants from multiple schools. This session is designed to support individuals interested in developing a flag rugby program at their school. In addition, many of the activities and planning offered in the session will be fantastic activities for any teacher interested in adding something new to their Physical Education of DPA programs, at any grade level. No previous rugby experience is necessary. Flag rugby is entry level, and very easy to learn and deliver. This will be a blended discussion and activity-based session, though you are also welcome to attend and observe if unable to be physically active.

Speakers

Ray Neary

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST
MHHS Gymnasium 200 7th St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4K1

Physical Education, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

9:00am MST

Teaching Basic Functional Weightlifting Movement in a Group Setting

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST

F160 (Crowfoot Room)

This active participant session will provide participants the knowledge, skills, cues and drills to teach youth basic functional weightlifting movements within a group setting. By the end of this session, participants will have a toolbox that they can rely on to build movement, identify common errors accompanied with corrections to those errors. Functional movement areas of focus will be squat, front squat, deadlift, press, push press, and thruster. All movements will be taught without load but come prepared to move as we will learn by doing. No prior knowledge is required. Session will be capped at 35 participants.

Speakers

Cory Gillespie

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST
F160 (Crowfoot Room) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Physical Education, Div llll ( Grades 10-12)

9:00am MST

Working Through Middle School Social Studies Progressions Collaboratively

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST

S106 (Cap 34)

A space and time for middle school humanities teachers to collaborate and discuss the Social Studies Progressions as they weave through Grade 7, 8 & 9. Ensuring the foundations are set in grade 7 allowing a smoother transition through the middle years.

Speakers

Cassandra Silver

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST
S106 (Cap 34) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Social Studies, Div llll ( Grades 10-12)

10:30am MST

Kaleidoscope Showcase

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

Theatre

Come and be entertained by students from Prairie Rose in the theatre during this session. Hear about our Division Wide Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Festival, and how it has evolved over the years. Catch some highlights of music from the school year so far, including some Remembrance Day Songs, and Christmas Songs.

Speakers

Tiffany Molin

Ann Morrison

Students from Prarie Rose

Kaleidoscope

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Theatre Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

10:30am MST

DIY Beeswax Food Wrap WORKSHOP with the Honey Lady (PRE-REGISTRATION AND FEE REQUIRED)

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

S141 (Cap 21)

DIY Beeswax Food Wrap WORKSHOP with the Honey Lady $50.00

Helps REDUCE single use plastic in the home. Do It Yourself workshop

In this introductory 1 hour DIY workshop you will produce and package your plastic free reusable food wraps. Beeswax food wraps are a green alternative to plastic cling wrap. Attendees customize labels and packaging for choice of gifting beeswax food wraps.

2 XL Beeswax Food Wraps‣ 100% Cotton Fabric XL 18 ” X 21” ‣

Beeswax, pine tree resin and jojoba oil to paint 2 XL food wraps.

‣ 100% Biodegradable, w care last 6 months
‣ Packaging product and designing custom hand stamped labels..
‣ Mess free tried and true process.

$50.00 per person includes all supplies and packaging.
CONTACT: Stella Sehn 403 594 4254 purehoney@sasktel.net sweetpurehoney.ca

Speakers

Stella Sehn

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S141 (Cap 21) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Art

10:30am MST

Intermediate Cross Stitching and Textile Work (PRE-REGISTRATION and FEE-REQUIRED)

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

S144 (Cap 30)

Are you familiar with needlepoint and threadwork? Do you dabble in stitchery? This is a session that will provide some additional guidance and instruction for cross stitching and needlepoint work. It will provide classroom examples for Art applications, as well as serve as an opportunity to share and collaborate with fellow textile hobbyists. Projects and patterns will be provided, and the time to stitch will be yours!

Please pre-register and pay $10 fee to tyler.wardrop00@gmail.com

Speakers

Tyler Wardrop

Teacher, Grasslands Public Schools

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S144 (Cap 30) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Art, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

10:30am MST

SESSION FULL - Painting with Kameko (PRE-REGISTRATION and FEE REQUIRED)

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

E161/162

THIS SESSION IS FULL!

This session will include painting a subject matter chosen and guided by Kameko Ballantyne. Looking for some wellness, creativity and relaxation? This session is for you!

THIS SESSION IS FULL!

Speakers

Kameko Ballantyne

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
E161/162 Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Art, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

10:30am MST

Designing Performance Tasks for Deeper Learning

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

E175 (Cap 34)

Are you looking for ways to create meaningful learning experiences for your students that go beyond just rote memorization and recall? In this session we will share how to - align performance tasks with learning outcomes and standards, - create success criteria and design tools for gathering evidence and - incorporate technology and multimedia resources to enhance student engagement and understanding. Join us to discover how to create assessments that challenge and engage your students, and help them develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to succeed in the real world. Please note we will use both elementary and secondary examples in this session.

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
E175 (Cap 34) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Assessment, Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

10:30am MST

ARTA and the ARTA Benefit Plans - Looking Ahead to New ADVENTURES "Presented by Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

F156 (Cap 95)

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

Deb Gerow (ARTA)

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
F156 (Cap 95) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Career & Retirement, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

10:30am MST

Teacher Safety Net - ATA Workshop

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

F1008 (Cap 35)

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

Michelle Glavine

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
F1008 (Cap 35) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Career & Retirement, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

10:30am MST

Cosmetology Curriculum Working Session

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

S108 (Cap 42)

This session is for Cosmetology teachers who would like to spend time looking at old, current, and new curriculum and credit mapping for high school level Cosmetology modules.

Speakers

Ingrid Rose

Ingrid Rose has been teaching CALM at a local high school for 15 years. She is passionate about real life experiences, developing the CALM program at her school, and setting her students up for success outside of the classroom.

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S108 (Cap 42) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

CTS, Div llll ( Grades 10-12)

10:30am MST

Connecting with the Wisdom of Sacred Ecology (An OPEN Conversation)

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

S159 (Cap 134)

'Connecting with the wisdom of sacred ecology'
This session will be a conversation and opportunity to ask questions in response to the keynote presentation.

Speakers

Dr. Dwayne Donald

Professor, Faculty of Education, Friday 9:00am Keynote, University of Alberta

Ramona Big Head

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S159 (Cap 134) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Indigenous Education, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

10:30am MST

Tend the Garden—Starting and Sustaining Change in Schools - ATA Workshop

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

F1009 (Cap 35)

Do you have a project, program, or initiative you'd like to get started? Join this session to explore the science behind what makes short- and long-term programs, projects and initiatives successful. This discussion-focused session will lead you through the process for planning, implementing and sustaining a successful program over time. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring ideas for programming, projects, and initiatives they would like to implement in their own context.

Speakers

Crystal Atkinson

ATA PD Workshop Facilitator, Alberta Teachers Association

Crystal Atkinson is passionate about helping others foster their inner leader! She is an Association Instructor for the ATA and an Instructional Coach for Grasslands Public Schools. Crystal is also a certified Maxwell Leadership Team member. Prior to this, she was an administrator... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
F1009 (Cap 35) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Leadership, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

10:30am MST

Dangerous Language Arts: Praxis to Support Safety in Risk-Taking

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

S151 (Cap 42)

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. (If you joined me last year, this is Part II!)

Speakers

Liz Harrison

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S151 (Cap 42)

Literacy, Div llll ( Grades 10-12)

10:30am MST

Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Repeat Session)

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

E171/172 (Cap 50)

Speakers

Stephanie McKinney

Vice Principal

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
E171/172 (Cap 50) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Numeracy, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3)

10:30am MST

CANCELLED - Mathematics! All Are Welcome! All Belong! - CANCELLED

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

B356 (Cap 32)

CANCELLED - Discover the enchanting side of mathematics in a session designed to transform even the most reluctant math enthusiasts into ardent admirers. "Mathematical Marvels" is not your typical math gathering; it's a celebration of joy and beauty woven into the very fabric of numbers, patterns, and shapes. I assure you that even if you have harboured a dislike for mathematics, this session is crafted to bring a smile to your face and make you see math in a new light. No need for advanced degrees or complicated formulas—just bring your curiosity and an open mind. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the beauty of math, and leave with a newfound appreciation for the elegance and playfulness that numbers can offer. Let's prove that math can be a source of joy and wonder for everyone! - CANCELLED

Speakers

Dave Martin

Mathematics Council

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
B356 (Cap 32) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Numeracy, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3)

10:30am MST

Math Games Div II

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

S103 (Cap 44)

Speakers

Tricia Pope

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S103 (Cap 44) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Numeracy, Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

10:30am MST

Learning Disabilities vs. Cognitive Delays vs. "Slow Learners"

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

S154 (Cap 46)

Providing inclusive environments is clearly outlined in the TQS as a professional requirement for all teachers. But what are the different types of learners? Is a learning disability the same as a cognitive delay? What is a "slow learner"? What is a coded student? If you're unsure about the answers to any of these questions, join Michelle and Shyloh-Dawn for this session focusing on three distinct types of learners you likely have in your classroom. You'll reflect on our professional obligation to provide inclusive learning environments to all learners, learn about the IQ bell curve and how it relates to education and learning differences, and differentiate between learning disabilities, cognitive delays, and "slow learners".

Speakers

Shyloh-Dawn Bonogofski

Michelle Munt

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S154 (Cap 46) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Pedagogy & Education, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

10:30am MST

Our School is “Our Community” Using Restorative Practices to build relationships and repair harm in our community.

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

Big Eagle Room

Punitive measures for students in education are showing through the research that students often become reoffenders of harm and it is significantly reduces their chances of graduation; especially for marginalized students. FNMI and indigenous peoples of Australia have used talking circles and community circles to repair harm for centuries. Restorative Practices focuses on building relationships and repairing harm after it is caused which is an essential component of the TQS/LQS. The use of talking circles and positive questioning can change the way students feel valued, supported and developed into ethical, responsible, and accountable citizens. It starts with showing students even making mistakes they are loved and have a valuable place in our schools. I will introduce a brief history of RP in school, model and guide circle conversations demonstrations and finish with implementation strategies (Policy and practice for school teachers, staff and leaders).

Speakers

Robyn Hollohan

Vice Principal, Grasslands

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Big Eagle Room Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Pedagogy & Education, Admin/Leadership, Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

10:30am MST

Success in the Middle Years

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

B371 (Cap 33)

Middle school teachers play a pivotal role in the lives of their students, guiding them through a critical phase of development. They provide not only academic instruction but also emotional support, mentorship, and a safe environment for learning. However, in the midst of nurturing young minds, it's essential for educators to prioritize their own well-being. Our session is designed to help middle school teachers strike a balance between caring for their students and themselves. We'll explore practical tips and tricks for self-care, stress management, and maintaining a work-life balance. Discover strategies for creating an environment of success in your middle school classroom, focusing on classroom management, engaging teaching methods, and fostering positive teacher-student relationships. Middle school teachers are unique in their ability to connect with students during a crucial period of growth. Understanding this uniqueness and learning to harness its power is at the core of our session. By the end, you'll leave with actionable ideas to make your middle school classroom an amazing space for both you and your students, ensuring that the caring cycle continues harmoniously.

Speakers

Marissa Gillespie

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
B371 (Cap 33) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Pedagogy & Education, Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

10:30am MST

Physical Education & Wellness Tips for Teachers that Teach Everything

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

E149 (Cap 32)

In addition to enhancing active living and movement skill development, physical education and wellness improves students' knowledge, understanding, skills and procedures in the areas of safety, character development, financial literacy, growth and development, healthy eating, and healthy relationships. Discover ways to intentionally target learning outcomes, examine cross-curricular learning and enhance student engagement. Together, we will explore ways to bring physical education outcomes into the classroom and wellness outcomes into the gymnasium.

Speakers

Ever Active Schools

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
E149 (Cap 32) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Physical Education, Div l ( Grades 1-3), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

10:30am MST

Learning To Fly As We Build The Ship - Recognizing the Complexities Of Teaching And Remembering Our Why

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

F2003

For most of us, when we signed up to be teachers, we had a dream of impacting kids, making a difference in their lives and the world. However, for many of us, the reality of teaching can often be overwhelming. It's easy for us to get caught in the challenge of trying to be everything to everyone, but also sometimes wondering about our actual impact. With so many complexities to address, it can be hard to know where to start, unless we remember the reason why we got into this thing in the first place: the kids. In this session, you will hear about the school experience from the perspective of a kid who struggled, and what made the difference. We will take the time to dig into some practical ways to reach and empower all of the students in your classroom - especially those who are challenged by school. The key areas we will focus on are the following: 1. Reminding our students that they are loved and cared for. 2. Remembering that our role is significant as part of a greater team when reaching our students. 3. Giving students the tools to reach their potential and find their identity.

Speakers

Stuart Young

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
F2003 Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Reflection & Collaboration, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3)

10:30am MST

Catapults - Conquering the World One Classroom at a Time

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

S102 (Cap 24)

Today I will be talking about how I use a catapult project as summative assessment for Math 20-1 and 20-2. However, I encourage you to think about using catapults as labs in other courses. For example Math - Develop spatial sense and proportional reasoning, Science 8 Unit D: Mechanical Systems and Physics 20 Kinematics and Dynamics.

Speakers

Peter Sutton

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S102 (Cap 24) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Science, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6)

10:30am MST

Problem Solving Through Computational Thinking (Gr. 3-4)

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

S146 (Cap 42)

Computational thinking is at the foundation of problem solving and students who can apply these principles are more successful. Explore computational thinking as it relates to creativity, design, and the new Alberta curriculum. This session provides a gentle introduction to decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, generalization, and algorithms. Discover how these principles can be applied and taught in your classroom, regardless of subject or grade level. No experience teaching computer science needed!

Speakers

Bernadette Blakey

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S146 (Cap 42) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Science, Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3)

11:45am MST

ARTA Café - Join the Alberta Retired Teachers' Association for some coffee and conversation!

Friday February 21, 2025 11:45am - 1:30pm MST

F156 (Cap 95)

Teachers’ Convention can be exhausting - fuel up with coffee and a snack, provided by the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association!

Volunteers from our local branches will be waiting to greet you and answer any questions you may have about retirement, social opportunities, and what to do when you aren't governed by the bell anymore.

Join us for a sweet treat, a cup of coffee, and a minute to recharge before heading to your next session.

Speakers

ARTA

Friday February 21, 2025 11:45am - 1:30pm MST
F156 (Cap 95) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Career & Retirement, Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Admin/Leadership

1:00pm MST

Soap Making (repeat session) (PRE-REGISTRATION and FEE REQUIRED)

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

E161/162

In this introductory to melt and pour soap making workshop you will produce and package your own customized honey soap bars. Includes : Creating 2 peronsal 6 oz bars of premium artisan honey soap customized with essential oils and natural ingredients. 2 customized stamped and designed gift bags. Cost $40.

Please email Stella at purehoney@sasktel.net to pre-register and pay.

Speakers

Stella Sehn

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
E161/162 Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Art, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

1:00pm MST

The Art of Assessing Mathematical Thinking - Instructional Leader Session

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

E175 (Cap 34)

In this session, we will share an assessment planning process that is based on teaching for conceptual understanding with any curriculum. Instructional leaders will focus on the new Alberta Math curriculum and learn how to support teachers in creating an assessment plan that meets the needs of a differentiated classroom. Participants will also collaborate to make a shareable list of planning strategies that support a modified or accommodated diverse learner support plan, intervention plan, and EAL plan.

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
E175 (Cap 34) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Assessment, Admin/Leadership, Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

1:00pm MST

Collective Bargaining for Teachers-How it Works - ATA Workshop

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

F1008 (Cap 35)

This session will review relevant sections of the Labour Relations Code and the changes to collective bargaining as governed by the Public Education Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA). Participants will be introduced to new processes, such as list bargaining and central table bargaining, as well as reviewing how the new process impacts the traditional work of local bargaining. This session will help teachers stay informed about bargaining and express their opinions on bargaining goals and actions.

Speakers

Michelle Glavine

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
F1008 (Cap 35) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Career & Retirement, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

1:00pm MST

Adam Growe "Cash Cab" Quiz Show

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Theatre

Adam’s unique live Quiz Show is a hilarious trivia game that enables people to participate in-person or online to compete for points and prizes, as well as interactively contribute to the entertainment and/or knowledge sharing. Custom content can be integrated to engage your audience and support your event Agenda.

Speakers

Adam Growe

Friday 1:00PM - Closing Keynote, "Cash Cab" Quiz Show

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Theatre Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Keynote & Featured Speaker, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

1:00pm MST

Instructional Leadership to Optimize Student Learning and Staff Development - ATA Workshop

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

F1009 (Cap 35)

Research tells us that the role of the principal as instructional leader is an extremely important one in today’s schools. In this workshop, participants will look at ways to build staff capacity, cultivate a positive school culture and environment, foster strong relationships, and support evidence-informed teaching practices.

Speakers

Crystal Atkinson

ATA PD Workshop Facilitator, Alberta Teachers Association

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
F1009 (Cap 35) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Leadership, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

1:00pm MST

Spelling / Vocabulary Games

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

S103 (Cap 44)

Proper spelling is still a skill that is held important amongst many education professionals even in a world where text messaging seems to be a vocabulary that is taking over. This lesson will present you a variety of engaging activity ideas that will amuz ur stoodints (LOL) while keeping your parents and administrators satisfied. This session is meant for students in Div I or II.

Speakers

Tricia Pope

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
S103 (Cap 44) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Literacy, Admin/Leadership, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3), Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to K)

1:00pm MST

Introduction to Building a Thinking Classroom

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

S107 (Cap 42)

A brief introduction to building thinking classrooms. An introduction to teaching and working on vertical, non-permanent surfaces. This work is pioneered by Peter Liljedahl (Education Department, SFU). This is useful for all grades, and not just math specialists.

Speakers

Peter Sutton

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
S107 (Cap 42) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Numeracy, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9), Div ll ( Grades 4-6), Div l ( Grades 1-3)

1:00pm MST

How to Keep the Movers, Shakers, Doers, and Makers in the Academic Stream

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

S151 (Cap 42)

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

Liz Harrison

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
S151 (Cap 42)

Pedagogy & Education, Div llll ( Grades 10-12), Div lll (Grades 7-9)

1:00pm MST

Explore Agriculture with the EQUS Agri-Food Toolkits for K-9

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Big Eagle Room

Bring the farm to your classroom with our Agri-Food Toolkits! Thanks to a generous grant provided by EQUS (Rural Electrical Provider), the Irvine School Agriculture Discovery Centre now has a fantastic line-up of curriculum-linked agriculture toolkits in our lending library. These resources are available for you to borrow and are free of charge for Medicine Hat teachers! Start your own vermicomposting system, explore the amazing world of honeybees, hatch some chicks to learn about life-cycles, or try your hand at hydroponic or aquaponic growing systems. Our Agri-Food Toolkits are brimming with manipulatives for hands-on learning, with literature connections and accompanying activities that will literally bring the curriculum to life! Plan to attend this session to explore the toolkits, learn more about connecting agriculture education to curriculum outcomes and find out how you may arrange to have an Agri-Food Toolkit delivered to your classroom.

Speakers

Nichole Neubauer

Project Founder and Coordinator: Irvine School Agriculture Discovery Centre, Prairie Rose Public Schools

As an agri-food evangelist and a dedicated Alberta farmer, Nichole Neubauer is passionate about teaching today's youth all about where their food comes from. Since 2005, Neubauer Farms has welcomed over 22,000 students through their farm gates to gain a first-hand appreciation of... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Big Eagle Room Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Science, Div l ( Grades 1-3)

1:00pm MST

Exploring the New Curriculum Through MakeCode Arcade Games (Gr. 4-6)

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

S146 (Cap 42)

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.

Speakers

Bernadette Blakey

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
S146 (Cap 42) Medicine Hat College, 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6, Canada

Science, Div ll ( Grades 4-6)