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

President Schilling: Unplugged

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

S159

This session will offer the opportunity to meet with President Schilling in a group setting to discuss matters and issues that are of importance to you and your colleagues. The session will open with a few focus questions from President Schilling followed by an opportunity to have open dialogue on topics generated by the discussion.

Speakers

Jason Schilling

President, ATA

Jason Schilling (he/him) was re-elected president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association in 2023, following four years of service as president, two years of service as vice-president and more than eight years of service as district representative for South West. As vice-president... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S159 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Professional issues

Audience All Divisions

1:00pm MST

ARTA and the ARTA Benefit Plans – Looking Ahead to NEW ADVENTURES “Presented by Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association

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

S159

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 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.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

ARTA

Manager of Marketing and Promotions, Alberta Retired Teachers' Assocation

Deb has been an active member of ARTA and Elk Island Retired Teachers’ Association (EIRTA), her local branch, since 2012. She has served on many ARTA committees and served as EIRTA vice president before assuming her current role as ARTA President, where she works to help members... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
S159 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Career & Retirment Planning

Audience All Divisions

9:00am MST

Canva Meets AI: Introducing Magic Studio

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

S159

Embark on a creative journey with Canva's Magic Studio in this session crafted for educators. Unleash the potential of AI with hands-on exploration of Magic Design for tailored designs such as social media posts, presentations, and learning materials. Learn about Magic Write for text generation. Dive into Magic Media to convert text to captivating visuals. Explore Magic Edit, Magic Grab, and Magic Expand for seamless image editing. This session empowers educators to efficiently integrate Canva's AI technology into their teaching materials, enhancing creativity and engagement. To maximize your learning experience it is recommended that you bring a personal device such as a Chromebook to this session and have some prior experience using Canva (not required).

Speakers

Kelli-Ann Nixdorf

Instructional Coach, Prairie Rose Public Schools

Kelli-Ann Nixdorf is a District Instructional Coach at Prairie Rose Public Schools. With a rare blend of expertise, she stands as one of very few Canadian Canvassadors and one of Alberta's select few TimeSlips™ Certified Facilitators. As a certified trainer with Magic School AI... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
S159 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Technology

Audience All Divisions

10:30am MST

Canva: Unlock Time-Saving Solutions to Transform Your Classroom

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

S159

In this session, explore the innovative world of Canva Education and discover how its latest additions can sharpen minds and spark creativity in your classroom. Dive into Canva’s extensive Education Library, featuring thousands of free, ready-to-teach lessons, presentations, student handouts, and assignments that will save you time and enhance your lesson planning. Learn how Canva can serve as a central hub for your entire teaching experience, allowing you to spend less time creating from a blank canvas and more time engaging with your students. Maximize your impact with the latest education resources, designed to streamline your workflow while delivering dynamic, interactive learning experiences. To get the most out of this hands-on session, please bring a personal device, such as a Chromebook.

Speakers

Kelli-Ann Nixdorf

Instructional Coach, Prairie Rose Public Schools

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
S159 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Technology

Audience All Divisions