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THE PDTCA BOARD HOPES YOU HAVE AN AMAZING CONVENTION!
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CTCC
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES HYATT
HUMAN RIGHTS STATEMENT
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CALGARY TELUS CONVENTION CENTRE(CTCC) and HYATT - address and driving directions

PRE-REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON JANUARY 11, 2024 AT 8:00P.M. and CLOSE FEBRUARY 11 AT 8:00 P.M.
We have decided to start pre-registration on January 11th to make sure everyone is informed of the start time and has time to check out the sessions as the first week back to school can be quite hectic.
FOR PRE-REGISTERED SESSIONS PLEASE USE THE PRE-REGISTRATION LINK BELOW THE SESSION DESCRIPTION IN SCHED. Adding the session to your Sched schedule does not mean you are pre-registered. The number in the title shows how many will be allowed to attend the session. We do allow more names to be added, but they will be on the waiting list. This is explained on the pre-registration page.
https://www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html

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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Friday, February 21
 

9:00am MST

Phyllis Webstad: The Orange Shirt Story (Keynote)
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Please join Phyllis Webstad, the founder of Orange Shirt Day, as she speaks about her life before residential school, what it was like to lose her orange shirt and the complex work of healing.

Phyllis is well respected for her work as an ambassador for the Orange Shirt Day, her courage and for striving to heal communities and Nations through speaking her truth.
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Phyllis Webstad

Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) is Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band). She comes from mixed Secwepemc and Irish/French heritage. She was born in Dog Creek and lives in Williams Lake, BC, Canada. In 2018 Phyllis Webstad launched... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Exhibition Hall E X - CTCC
  Keynotes, ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

9:00am MST

Math Therapy: A Crash Course in Becoming a Math Therapist(Keynote)
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Did you know that pretty much anyone who thinks they're "not a math person" has math trauma they haven't worked through yet? We’ve all had math teachers before, but how many of you have had a math therapist?! This session will empower you to teach your students that they are capable of everything and that anything is possible - starting with math!
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Vahkaria

Vanessa Vahkaria

Friday, 9:00 am & 10:20 am
Known as the Lady Gaga of math education, Vanessa is the founder and director of The Math Guru, a super cool boutique math
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Macleod Hall A - CTCC

10:20am MST

Phyllis Webstad: The Orange Shirt Story (Keynote)
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Please join Phyllis Webstad, the founder of Orange Shirt Day, as she speaks about her life before residential school, what it was like to lose her orange shirt and the complex work of healing.

Phyllis is well respected for her work as an ambassador for the Orange Shirt Day, her courage and for striving to heal communities and Nations through speaking her truth.
Speakers
avatar for Phyllis Webstad

Phyllis Webstad

Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) is Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band). She comes from mixed Secwepemc and Irish/French heritage. She was born in Dog Creek and lives in Williams Lake, BC, Canada. In 2018 Phyllis Webstad launched... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Exhibition Hall E X - CTCC
  Keynotes, ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

10:20am MST

Embracing the Powerful Role of Failure in Math Class(Keynote)
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
What do Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Steven King, Michael Jordan....and Albert Einstein have in common? They all faced massive amounts of failure before getting to where they are today! Let's be real. Fear of failure is one of the biggest reasons that so many students have math anxiety. It prevents students from asking questions, speaking up in class, and even supporting their peers. But one thing no one talks about is this: most mathematicians and scientists in real life get paid to fail! ln this workshop we will explore the powerful role of failure in math class and how you can harness it to inspire your students to embrace failure in math class - and in real life!
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Vahkaria

Vanessa Vahkaria

Friday, 9:00 am & 10:20 am
Known as the Lady Gaga of math education, Vanessa is the founder and director of The Math Guru, a super cool boutique math
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Macleod Hall A - CTCC
 


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