SEATCA 2025 - Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention

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.

Autism 101 gives the opportunity to gain a basic overview of autism and neurodiversity. It is an introduction to what autism is and gives information on how autistic individuals may interact with others and the world around them. More specifically, the presentation covers the following topics: • Overview of Autism • Characteristics of Autism • How Sensory Processing Works • Sensory toolbox • Language to Use • Introduction to Visual Supports

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.

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).

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.