PDTCA 2025: Full Schedule

The PDTCA Board hopes you have an amazing Convention 2025!
Emergency Procedures Calgary Telus Convention Centre
Emergency Procedures Hyatt
Human Rights Statement
Land Acknowledgement

CALGARY TELUS CONVENTION CENTRE (CTCC) and HYATT - address

Pre-Registration will OPEN February 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and CLOSE February 16, 2025 AT 8:00 p.m.

For Pre-Registered sessions please use the pre-registration link on the pre-registration page at pdtca.org. Adding the session to your Sched schedule does not mean you are pre-registered.

Reason to Create a Profile in Sched
You do not need to create a profile and log in to see sessions in Sched. However, if you want to add yourself to a session to create a schedule or evaluate a session you must be logged in.

Convention at a Glance Link will be available here in Mid-February
Off-Site Addresses are included.

Professional Responsibility
“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.”
This information is also found on the Frequently Asked Questions page on the www.ataconventions.ca website. If you have any further questions regarding this, please contact Daniel.Maas@ata.ab.ca.

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09:00 MST

6 concepts pour une édudcation émancipatrice en français (9:00-11:20)

Friday February 21, 2025 09:00 - 11:20 MST

Macleod Hall C - CTCC

Note: the following session would be presented in French specifically for the francophone association:

Plusieurs programmes d'études des sciences humaines au Canada intègrent un cadre conceptuel tiré des travaux de Peter Seixas et Tom Morton sur les 6 concepts de la pensée historique (https://histoirereperes.ca/les-six-concepts). En revanche, il n'existe aucun cadre conceptuel équivalent pour les cours de français langue première ou français langue seconde. Comment une approche conceptuelle pourrait-elle nous permettre de développer une vision beaucoup plus ambitieuse et optimiste de ce que les élèves peuvent faire, être et accomplir en apprenant le français? Cet atelier présentera un cadre de 6 approches à la langue, qui sont:

- historisante
-fondée sur le lieu
-fondée sur une compréhension des droits
-soulignant la production de sens comme l'effet d'une négociation consensuelle
-prônant la résilience communicative,
-ludique et célébratoire

À travers une série de récits et d'exemples concrets, l'atelier argumentera que l'intégration d'un tel cadre conceptuel nous permet non seulement de répondre à nos engagements en matière d'éducation autochtonisée, anti-raciste, anti-oppressive et SOGI-inclusif , mais également de créer une expérience d'apprentissage inspirante, voire émancipatrice, pour nos jeunes.

Speakers

Elizabeth Rush

Elizabeth Rush is a public school teacher, community translator, and language justice activist. Growing up on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations,  Elizabeth... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 09:00 - 11:20 MST
Macleod Hall C - CTCC

French & International Languages (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language French
Is Pre-registration required No

13:00 MST

Gender-just approaches to teaching French and Spanish

Friday February 21, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 MST

Glen 204 - CTCC

Note: I can teach this session in French, English, or a mixture of both depending on your group's needs! I can also narrow the focus specifically to French based on what works best for the public.

The aims of this session are to favour an understanding of what gender-just language teaching is, and why this approach favours students' intrinsic motivation, their rigorous study of grammar, the development of empathetic practices, and an appreciation for cultural humility. Teachers will receive simple and practical strategies and permanent access to digital resources that will support their approaches to teaching and assessment.

Speakers

Elizabeth Rush

Friday February 21, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

French & International Languages (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General overview for novice learners
Presentation Language English, French
Is Pre-registration required No

13:00 MST

Laughter Yoga with Isabelle la Wonderful

Friday February 21, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 MST

Glen 208/209 - CTCC

Based on the teaching of the Laughter Yoga University in India, Isabelle offer a great session where laughter and well-being are the centre point. Isabelle will take you through this almost 40 years old technics and show you great simple routines that you can add to your daily life to ensure more hapiness. Laughter is a proven part of healthy lifestyle and can be a powerful tool to help regulate emotions. Practice your laughing skills and feel better by the minute.

Speakers

Isabelle Cliche

For the past 2 decades Isabelle has been sharing her passion for art and bilingualism through her dynamique shows and workshops. She has been facilitating in schools and festivals all across Western Canada and kids of all ages love her! Through humour, magic, and music she will inspire... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 MST
Glen 208/209 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Health & Wellness (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General overview for novice learners
Presentation Language English, French
Is Pre-registration required No

13:00 MST

Des tableurs simples pour une pratique complexe

Friday February 21, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 MST

Imperial 9 - HYATT

Apprendre à bien utiliser des tableurs vous aidera à transformer votre pratique professionnelle. Des outils comme Excel et Google Sheets vous permettent de mieux suivre des progrès d'élèves, de vous fournir de la rétroaction sur votre pratique pédagogique et simplifier l'analyse avec des tableaux de bord et des graphiques.

Speakers

Stefane Kreiner

Président, AEEFA no 24

Stefane est le directeur adjoint au Centre Francophone d'Éducation à Distance (CFED). Il a enseigné dans les écoles francophones de la région d'Edmonton depuis 2015.

Friday February 21, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 MST
Imperial 9 - HYATT Hyatt

Technology (TQS/LQS 2), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language French
Is Pre-registration required No

14:20 MST

(Pre-Reg MAX 20) La déesse en moi... elle est cachée où ?

Friday February 21, 2025 14:20 - 15:20 MST

Glen 208/209 - CTCC

Maman, épouse, enseignante... ménage, planification, faire les repas... en avez-vous assez ? On n'a plus de temps pour soi ! Venez prendre une pause bien-être et réveiller la déesse qui sommeille en vous avec cet atelier de partage suivi d'une petite routine de danse. Habillez-vous confortablement. Un boa à plumes vous sera prêté pour l'occasion.
Pre-Registration Link

Speakers

Annie Jacques

Enseignante, École du Nouveau Monde

Originaire de Montréal, Annie Jacques détient un baccalauréat en enseignement préscolaire et primaire ainsi qu'un certificat comme professeur en techniques d'impact. Déménagée à Calgary il y a plus de vingt ans, elle enseigne au conseil scolaire Francosud. Maman, épouse... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 14:20 - 15:20 MST
Glen 208/209 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Health & Wellness (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General overview for novice learners
Presentation Language French
Is Pre-registration required Yes