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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!
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“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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This is a "hands on," beginner ASL course geared toward educators with little or no experience in ASL. We will start with the ABC's and take you to asking and answering questions, playing games, numbers, and more. You will have the benefit of two instructors, one Deaf and one Hearing, who together will take you through accurate signing as well as explain clearly the logic behind the signs. You will leave excited to practice and show off your ASL!
This course is geared toward educators with some familiarity with ASL who would like to take it to the next level. After reviewing the basics, we will go deeper into the grammatical and syntactical structure of ASL, directional verbs, locational/spatial organization and narrative organization. Participants will leave this session able to tell a joke or story in ASL.
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.
