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

Adding the session to your Sched schedule does not mean you are pre-registered.
Pre-Registration will OPEN February 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and CLOSE February 16, 2025 AT 8:00 p.m.

How to pre-register - Check the infographic For Pre-Registered sessions please use the pre-registration link in the session description.

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

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

Making new.LearnAlberta.ca work for you

Friday February 21, 2025 09:00 - 10:00 MST

Glen 204 - CTCC

Did you know you can do so much more than just view curriculum on new.LearnAlberta.ca? This session will explore how you can make new.LearnAlberta.ca work for you. You’ll be guided through new.LearnAlberta.ca where you can view new curriculum implementation supports and find available resources for students, parents and for teachers. Please bring a device to explore new.LearnAlberta.ca.

Speakers

Alberta Education

Manager, Implementation Unit of Curriculum Division, Alberta Education

Curriculum division staff will facilitate the session. Additional information can be provided upon acceptance of proposal.

Friday February 21, 2025 09:00 - 10:00 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

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

10:20 MST

Outcome-based Assessment in High School Physics (10:20-12:40)

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20 - 12:40 MST

Glen 204 - CTCC

In this session, participants will engage in practical discussions regarding classroom assessment using Rockyview Schools outcomes for Physics 20/30. Topics include: discussing challenges with this approach to assessment, providing possible solutions, and sharing strategies and resources with other teachers.

Speakers

Kristina Wasyleczko

Teacher, Rocky View Schools

Kristina Wasyleczko is a high school physics and science teacher who is dedicated to a student-centered, rich learning environment. She values and encourages students' deeper understanding through intentional pedagogy and thoughtful assessment.

David Moore

Learning Specialist, Rocky View Schools

David Moore is a high school math and physics teacher teacher. He is a learning specialist with Rocky View Schools with a focus on outcome-based assessment.

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20 - 12:40 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Assessment (TQS 3), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
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

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 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

14:20 MST

(Pre-Reg Max 30) Ew - this cheese stinks! Understanding and Teaching Cheese Tasting

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

Glen 204 - CTCC

Many students have little to no experience beyond "orange" cheese, and are unfamiliar with the tastes and opportunities of the many cheeses available. Incorporating the Academy of Cheese Tasting Matrix, we will delve into the subtle nuances to the strong bold flavors in the world of cheese. We will learn how to taste, while tasting and exploring cheeses from around the world. This session is specific to FOD 2060 Milk Products and Eggs.

This session has a participant fee of $7.35. Pre-Registration Link

Speakers

Carmen Todosychuk

Teacher, Rocky View Schools

Carmen Todosychuk is a Red Seal Chef and Foods Teacher. She has taught both Foods and Cook Apprenticeship in grades 9-12 as well as some middle school options. She strongly believes in sharing knowledge and building relationships through fostering professional development for teachers... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 14:20 - 15:20 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Career & Technology Studies/Foundations (TQS 3), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee Yes
Level of content General overview for novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes