SEATCA 2025 - Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention: Full Schedule

Schedule for SEATCA 2025 is up!

Reminder...if you put a session into your schedule, this DOES NOT mean you are registered for this session and guaranteed a spot. It only means you are interested in that session during that time block and it will show up in your schedule. Please arrive with enough time before your session to find a spot, especially if you think the session will be popular. MHC does not permit us to go over capacity in classrooms and we are NOT able to move chairs/desks in from other rooms. Please respect the "This Session is Full" sign on the door if you see them displayed.

Please make sure to note if your session requires pre-registration, cash or is off campus!

We have finalized Friday 1:00pm - 2:00pm Keynote. Please watch social media for hints and clues on who it could be to WIN some FUN prizes!

Parking at the College is free to anyone, anytime. This means there is no need to register your car to park during convention. A reminder that there are limited spots so please carpool with others when possible. Also, please ensure you are parking in designated parking areas so you are not ticketed for being illegally parked! Plug in spaces will also be ticketed!

Yoga Revolution is offering $5 classes to teachers on convention days! https://www.yogarevolution.ca/classes/

Thursday

6:00 - 7:00 am Rise and Shine
5:30 - 6:30pm All Levels Flow
7:00 - 8:00 pm PowerFlow

Friday

Rise and Shine 6:00 am - 7:00 am
Gentle Flow 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

THURSDAY

CRAVE BUFFET - TBA
CAFETERIA CORNER - TBA

FRIDAY
CRAVE BUFFET ($16.00) - TBA
CAFETERIA CORNER - TBA

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

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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.”

9:00am MST

Reading difficulties and 2nd language learners - simple things we can do to help

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

E149

This session is for grades 1-6 teachers who would like to know more about how struggling readers learn to read, what this means for those learning a second language and for teachers who would like some simple to put into practice ideas that can support our struggling readers. We will explore a few different ways we can help our struggling readers using brain breaks, games and visualization. The ultimate goal is practice using the science of reading lens to be more purposeful in how the activities we present support our struggling readers. At the end of this session I would like you to know more on how the brain learns to read, how that influences our struggling immersion readers and I would like you to have an idea on what you can do tomorrow to support those struggling readers.

Speakers

Lanette Daley-Tennent

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
E149 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

EAL

Audience Div 1, Div 2

1:00pm MST

Critically Engaged Language and Literacy Workshop

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

E149

Critically Engaged Language and Literacy Workshops (CELLWs) represent a progressive and disruptive educational model that is specifically designed to enhance literacy by integrating critical thinking, multimodality, and inquiry-based learning. Grounded in critical literacy theory, CELLWs cultivate spaces for students to creatively explore issues such as equity, racism, and inclusion, promoting a deeper awareness of themselves and the broader social context (Piazzoli, 2011; Berriz et al., 2018).

Speakers

Michelle Veroba

Michelle Veroba (she/her/hers) serves as the ELL Student Support Teacher at Brooks Composite High School, where she directs the English Language Learner (ELL) program, drawing on over a decade of experience in supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students. She is actively... Read More →

Rahat Zaidi

Teacher

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
E149 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

EAL

Audience Div 3, Div 4

9:00am MST

EAL Coffee Hour

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

S102

The EAL Coffee Hour aims to bring together educators in a collaborative environment that emphasizes effective instructional practices. This session will serve as a productive work session for both mainstream and EAL intervention teachers. Participants are encouraged to bring current projects or resources they are developing for their classrooms to support newcomer EAL students. Specific questions related to effective instructional practices are also welcomed. Don't forget to also bring your favorite tasty beverage to sip while we share and collaborate! Given the increasing number of newcomer students entering our classrooms—often with limited experience in formalized school settings and emerging language skills—our goal is to facilitate a smoother transition for these students while also supporting teachers in meeting instructional demands. This gathering provides a valuable platform for sharing insights and strategies across different school divisions, fostering a supportive community dedicated to enhancing our teaching methods. This session is relevant for educators across all grade levels, from primary to high school.

Speakers

Shelby Giesbrecht/Cindy Engel

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am MST
S102 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

EAL