SEATCA 2025 - Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention: Full Schedule

9:00am MST

Unlocking Literacy: Simple Strategies to Support Struggling French Immersion Readers

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

Grades 1-4 French immersion teachers, struggling readers in French immersion classrooms face unique challenges, especially when learning a second language. In this session, we’ll explore how the brain learns to read and how this understanding can shape our teaching practices. We’ll uncover the overlaps between French and English reading concepts and explore tips to align your literacy instruction with the science of reading.
Through practical examples you’ll discover simple, purposeful strategies that support your struggling readers. Whether you’re short on time, looking to refine your approach or trying to figure out how to meet the number of exposures a struggling reader needs, you’ll leave with actionable ideas and the confidence to make a difference tomorrow.

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