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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

A Principal’s Guide to a Functional Fundraising Association
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Well-meaning parents in school communities are often eager to contribute to the success of students through much-appreciated fundraising initiatives providing funds intended to enhance students’ educational experiences. Principals and those well-meaning parents are sometimes not aware of their legal responsibilities, and potential liabilities that may result from their efforts. Join ASCA to discover more about the parent’s, and the principal’s, roles, responsibilities, and authority with a registered, incorporated fundraising association. This interactive session will also introduce how to identify, and mitigate, financial, functional, and relational, risks.
Speakers
avatar for Suzanne Lynch

Suzanne Lynch

Instructor, Alberta School Councils Association
Suzanne has been self-employed for 33 years as an aesthetician. She continues her passion for learning and personal growth, earning her licence as a Realtor and graduating with an Addictions and Community Service diploma. She has a great love for helping others reach their true potential... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Co-Lab 111 - CTCC

10:20am MST

Problem Solving and Mathematics
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
As mathematics teachers, we enjoy the process of doing mathematics and far too often we no longer actively do mathematics ourselves. This session is designed for you to come and do mathematics yourself and work on problems that you do not immediately know the answers to. Involve and immerse yourself in doing mathematics for a short time.
Speakers
CP

Carolyn Pawelko

A high school mathematics teacher for many years who loves taking about and doing mathematics in many different areas.
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Co-Lab 111 - CTCC
  Mathematics (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

11:40am MST

AI & ChatGPT: The Future of Education
Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative force in today’s digital world. Among these revolutionary advancements is ChatGPT. This interactive presentation will exhibit how the use of AI can elevate your educational prowess, leaving a meaningful and long lasting impact on your students' lives.

In this comprehensive session, participants will learn:
How to Build Effective Prompts: We'll guide you through the art and science of building prompts that solicit informative, educational responses from ChatGPT.

How to Implement ChatGPT: Discover concrete, practical ways you can use ChatGPT, the best new tool in your teaching arsenal.

Common Concerns: We'll address any questions surrounding the use of AI tools like ChatGPT, including privacy, content moderation, and potential misuse.

By the end of this presentation you will walk away with a comprehensive understanding of ChatGPT, empowering you with the confidence and the knowledge you need to harness this revolutionary new tool, and enhance your students' learning experience.
Speakers
EB

Ethan Bell

Ethan Bell is a ChatGPT consultant who has worked with several businesses on how ChatGPT can improve their productivity and success. Ethan also works for Inclusion Alberta working with young adults and, as a person with a disability, understands and advocates for how technology can... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Co-Lab 111 - CTCC
  Technology (TQS/LQS 2), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

1:00pm MST

The teenage brain: What is going on inside their head?
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Are you a teacher or parent of teenagers? Do you often feel frustrated or stuck when it comes to understanding them? Come learn about basic brain structures and what happens to the brain during adolescence. Topics such as: neuroplasticity and how the brain learns, executive function and, behavioural changes in teens will be broached. Leave with some ready-to-use tools and resources to help support the teens in your life.
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Doyle

Veronica Doyle

Veronica Doyle is in her first year as an Assistant Principal with RockyView school. Prior to that, she was a a French Immersion 1-5 teacher. In her spare time, she is usually reading a book or hanging out with her family. Chelsea and Veronica recently completed their Master of Education... Read More →
avatar for Chelsea Wilson

Chelsea Wilson

Chelsea Wilson is a teacher with Chinooks Edge and has been teaching middle years since 2016. In her spare time, she runs after her toddler and runs a farm with her family. Chelsea and Veronica recently completed their Master of Education in Teaching, Learning, and Neuroscience at... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Co-Lab 111 - CTCC

2:20pm MST

Executive Function: The air traffic control of learning
Friday February 21, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
During this session we will focus on answering the following questions:
- What is executive function?
- Why is it important?
- How to improve it?
- Classroom applications.

Participants will walk away with practical strategies and ideas for helping students with executive function deficits and what they can do for all students to develop their executive functioning abilities.
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Doyle

Veronica Doyle

Veronica Doyle is in her first year as an Assistant Principal with RockyView school. Prior to that, she was a a French Immersion 1-5 teacher. In her spare time, she is usually reading a book or hanging out with her family. Chelsea and Veronica recently completed their Master of Education... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Co-Lab 111 - CTCC
 


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