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.

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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

Trickster Theatre Presents: Science Through Theatre

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

Telus 108/109 - CTCC

Alex from Trickster Theatre shows the process of bringing science learning to life in a fun, interactive way. With years of experience in Theatre for Young Audiences, Trickster gets kids on their feet and active, acting out the science in a memorable way.
In this Session, Alex will show how Trickster Theatre is tackling the New Science Curriculum, adding an interactive program to teaching Science which increases students retention by animating the scientific concepts and learning through movement.
To put it plainly, he will show you how he gets kids on their feet and active to learn science in a different way- one that has them acting out the science to help learn.
Starting with looking at your Organizing Idea and Guiding Questions, this program involves an easy and fun way to approach science, with the entirety of the new science curriculum available for kindergarten through grade 6.
But the best part? Alex is gonna show how Trickster can go over an entire Unit in Two Days!

Speakers

Alex Allen

A local Calgarian artist, with years of experience both in theater and childcare, Alex is a seasoned TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Actor and presenter, working with Trickster Theatre to bring their programs directly to schools. Mostly working with youths from Kindergarten to grade... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 09:00 - 10:00 MST
Telus 108/109 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Science (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

In spirit of FLASH mobs (10:20-12:40)

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

Telus 108/109 - CTCC

Let's create a flash mob dance! Whether in your P.E, drama or any other class in need of some creative energy, Flash mobs can be a dynamic uplifting experience that unites a class, and even an entire school! Through building and implementing flash mobs, (group dance/movement), teachers can elevate students' journey of personal growth and connection to their school community. This session will provide delegates the tools and first hand experience to put together a flash mob using self expression in a safe and inclusive learning environment. Be ready to step out of your comfort zone and groove!

Speakers

Sabrina Grecu

Let's dance!! Getting students to move is my mission, whether it is in Physical Education, in the theatre, or on the dance floor. I strive to elevate student personal growth and confidence through self expression in safe and inclusive learning environments. I often leap between the... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20 - 12:40 MST
Telus 108/109 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Drama & Dance (TQS 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
Is Pre-registration required No

13:00 MST

Choreography for all

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

Telus 108/109 - CTCC

For teachers who wish to enter the world of musical theatre, or simply take their PE dance unit to the next level, this session will provide tools to build choreography for the beginner to the advanced dancers! Through purposeful movement driven by emotional intention, we can further connect students to a genuine performance and the power of creative expression. The goal beneath the choreo is truly to elevate student personal growth and confidence through self expression in safe and inclusive learning environments. Participants should be prepared and dressed to MOVE!

Speakers

Sabrina Grecu

Friday February 21, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 MST
Telus 108/109 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

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

14:20 MST

Amazing Games from Physical Education Social Media

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

Telus 108/109 - CTCC

Social media is an excellent professional development tool. Come to this session to learn some amazing new games that I discovered while following physical education teachers from across the globe. The games have been tried and tested with my own students (K-4, but can be adapted to higher grades) and have proven to be some of the new favorite games students are asking to play. Come prepared to be active during the session and walk away with activities you can use with your students next week.

Speakers

Sonia Sheehan

Sonia Sheehan is a physical education teacher in the Calgary area. Sonia has been teaching for 24 years and is currently the Vice President of Communications on the Health and Physical Education Council, HPEC. of the ATA. Sonia enjoys sharing her passion of teaching physical educ... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 14:20 - 15:20 MST
Telus 108/109 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Physical Education (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

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