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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
 

10:20am MST

Depth, Light, and Texture in Acrylic Landscapes
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Explore the world of both two- and three-dimensional media, such as acrylic paint, oil pastels, colored pencils, watercolour pencils and stencils to add texture and dimension to create a few artworks. This session includes an image transfer project as well as an unique ground effect for a landscape painting. The techniques presented (creating textures, blending colours and overlapping) can be modified/ adapted for all grade levels and are suitable for all levels and abilities. All the supplies are being provided and the fee for this session is $10.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Dixon

Christina Dixon

Art
Over the past few years I presented numerous sessions at various Teacher Conventions, Fine Arts Conferences, Professional Development Days, and private organizations/groups. As an art teacher, my main goal is to inspire others to love, appreciate, and explore the artistic paths using... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Telus 109 - CTCC

11:40am MST

Mixed Media- Projects for all Seasons
Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Mixed Media- Projects for all seasons
Watercolours and oil pastels techniques are being explored and demonstrated in this session. The participants will use and apply these techniques to create a few art projects. Composition, design and color will be examined to guide the participants find their own inner artistic talents . The projects presented are being demonstrated step-by-step and can be adapted to any grade level to address a variety of learning styles. All the supplies are included and the fee for this session is $10.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Dixon

Christina Dixon

Art
Over the past few years I presented numerous sessions at various Teacher Conventions, Fine Arts Conferences, Professional Development Days, and private organizations/groups. As an art teacher, my main goal is to inspire others to love, appreciate, and explore the artistic paths using... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Telus 109 - CTCC
  Art (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) |   Health & Wellness (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

1:00pm MST

A Taste of Art- Oil Pastels Projects
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
A taste of Art- Oil Pastels Projects
Various techniques and strategies to effectively use the vibrant colours of the oil pastels are demonstrated in this session. Creating new colours, blending colours and achieving texture will be explored by step-by-step demonstration of each project. These projects can be modified for any grade level and abilities. All the supplies are being provided and the fee for this session is $10.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Dixon

Christina Dixon

Art
Over the past few years I presented numerous sessions at various Teacher Conventions, Fine Arts Conferences, Professional Development Days, and private organizations/groups. As an art teacher, my main goal is to inspire others to love, appreciate, and explore the artistic paths using... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Telus 109 - CTCC
  Art (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) |   Health & Wellness (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

2:20pm MST

Monoprinting Beyond Realism
Friday February 21, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Monoprinting Beyond Realism
Create beautiful projects and learn techniques and methods that give your artwork movement, life, and dimension! In this session, the participants will work with a limited palette of colours to focus on specific monoprinting methods using a variety of tools and materials. A few projects will be demonstrated step-by-step and can be modified for any grade level and abilities. All the supplies are being provided and the fee for this session is $10.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Dixon

Christina Dixon

Art
Over the past few years I presented numerous sessions at various Teacher Conventions, Fine Arts Conferences, Professional Development Days, and private organizations/groups. As an art teacher, my main goal is to inspire others to love, appreciate, and explore the artistic paths using... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Telus 109 - CTCC
  Art (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) |   Health & Wellness (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)
 


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