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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

Pre-Registration will OPEN February 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and CLOSE February 17, 2025 AT 8:00 p.m.

For Pre-Registered sessions please use the pre-registration link on the pre-registration page at pdtca.org. Adding the session to your Sched schedule does not mean you are pre-registered.


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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.

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20 - 14:00 MST
How can we effectively engage our English Language Learner (ELL) population in the classroom? Join us for an interactive session aimed at leveraging students' strengths to enrich their English Language Development. This interactive workshop will delve into user-friendly EAL (English as an Additional Language) best practices, drawing from insights in language acquisition theory and emphasizing the pivotal role of oral language in advancing classroom progress. Key topics will include the significance of fostering academic vocabulary and background knowledge, fostering a supportive environment for students and their families, as well as employing comprehensible input and scaffolding techniques. Attendees can expect to gain practical insights and actionable strategies for integrating these approaches into their teaching practices. Participants will leave equipped with a toolkit of resources and methodologies ready for immediate implementation, ensuring effective support for all learners in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Youssra Badr

Youssra Badr

Youssra is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, drawing from her rich cultural heritage as an Arab African Muslim Canadian. With over 15 years of experience in education, she has made significant contributions in various roles, including front-line mental... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20 - 14:00 MST
Imperial 6 - HYATT Hyatt
  English Language Learning (TQS/LQS 4), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

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