SEATCA 2025 - Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention: Full Schedule

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9:00am MST

Unleash the Leader Within

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

You have what it takes to be an incredible leader and this session will help you identify the difference between someone with a title versus someone who makes a difference in their organization.
Whether you are new to your leadership journey or looking for strategies to creating a vibrant leadership foundation, this is for you. We will explore strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase efficiency.

Speakers

Crystal Atkinson

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 coach, trainer and speaker through Maxwell Leadership Team. Prior to this... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S140 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Leadership

Audience Admin/Leadership

10:30am MST

Preventing Difficult Behaviours

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

S106

Preventing difficult behaviour: 10 Big Things (K-12 Focus) A brief summary of experiences and practices that I wish I had learned earlier, particularly focused on managing challenging behaviour. This is a more fun/sharing oriented session that encourages colleagues to reflect on their practice, to change the things that are critical and changeable, and to accept some dimensions that are ever-present in the business.

Speakers

Dana Kohlman

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S106 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Fostering Effective Relationships

Audience All Divisions, Admin/Leadership

10:30am MST

Supporting Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Strategies for Success in the Classroom

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

E175

In this session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and its impact on student learning and behaviour. Through evidence-based practices, Kaitlyn from the WRaP 2.0 program will provide foundational knowledge on FASD, explore effective classroom strategies, and discuss methods for navigating transitions for students affected by FASD. Educators will learn practical tools to create inclusive, supportive environments that meet the unique needs of these students, enhancing both engagement and academic success. The session will offer insights relevant to individual educators, small groups, and school-wide practices.

Speakers

Kaitlyn Rebmann

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
E175 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Health & Wellness

Audience All Divisions, Admin/Leadership

10:30am MST

Who Said It Has To Be Perfect: Managing Perfectionism in Your Teaching Practice

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

S107

Are you finding yourself grappling with making aspects of your teaching practice perfect? Struggling with burn out, never feeling like you are finished, and living in a constant state of stress? Join us as we take a deep breath, drop our shoulders, and explore ways to re-write perfectionistic tendencies in our classrooms. We will delve into practical strategies for managing perfectionism, fostering a growth mindset, and embracing our "enoughness" in our teaching careers. You will leave with actionable tools to help you cultivate a more flexible, sustainable, and enjoyable teaching career.

Speakers

Suzanne Bergeron

Suzanne is a wife, mom of four, and teacher of many. Passionate about finding balance between mental health, a joyful homelife, and successful teaching career she is constantly seeking to learn and grow. Suzanne is deeply dedicated to play and including nature in the daily routines... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S107 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Health & Wellness

Audience All Divisions, Admin/Leadership

10:30am MST

Predictable Personalities and How to Navigate Them!

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

S140

Have you ever wondered why some staff are motivated one way while others aren't? Have you left a conversation wondering what went wrong? Personalities are everywhere! Some people draw us in and others make us want to run away! In this session, we will learn about different personality types so that we can improve how we connect with others.

Optional: If you would like to receive a comprehensive personality profile with your unique style, motivators, fears and leadership qualities, email Crystal and she will send you the survey. This must be completed prior to convention in order to receive this on time. Cost: $40 (convention special)
crystalcoachingconsulting@outlook.com

Speakers

Crystal Atkinson

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S140 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Leadership

Audience All Divisions, Admin/Leadership

10:30am MST

Counting Time

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

F2002

Adapting a process for collecting data on hours of work, both instructional and assignable, defining assignable time, and monitoring time assignments.

Speakers

Andrea McLeod - ATA

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
F2002 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Professional issues

Audience All Divisions, Admin/Leadership

10:30am MST

AI-Powered Teaching: Leveraging ChatGPT for seamless Planning, Instruction, and Assessment in combined classes.

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

F2004

In this session, we will explore how to harness the power of AI, specifically ChatGPT, to enhance the teaching and learning experience in combined classes. Participants will discover practical strategies for using AI to streamline lesson planning, deliver engaging instruction, and conduct effective assessments. We will use ChatGPT to help make conceptual connections between both grade levels. Bringing your own device will be beneficial for this session.

Speakers

Cassie Young

Optimal Learning Coach, MHPSD#76

Cassie is a passionate and dedicated educational coach, wife, and new mom. Her dynamic approach to her Optimal Learning Coach role with Medicine Hat Public school division reflects her commitment to making learning engaging and meaningful for students, particularly through cross-curricular... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
F2004 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Technology

Audience All Divisions, Admin/Leadership

1:00pm MST

Extended/ Long Term Disability: It's All About the Medical

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

F2002

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

Andrea McLeod - ATA

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
F2002 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Professional issues

Audience All Divisions, Admin/Leadership