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Emergency Procedures Calgary Telus Convention Centre
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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.

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“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.”
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Thursday February 20, 2025 09:00 - 10:00 MST
Queering Mental Health in the Classroom: What you Need to Know about Supporting 2SLGBTQIAP+ Students

This session will discuss how teachers can foster supportive classroom environments for their 2SLGBTQIAP+ students. The classroom can often be one of the few spaces where children and teens can feel supported and able to be themselves. In addition, having one safe, affirming, and trustworthy adult can significantly improve a youth's mental health, meaning that teachers and school support staff can play a vital role in supporting their students. This session will review common terms and important language related to the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community as well as offer specific tips on how to foster a more queer-affirming classroom space. This session will also address the complex relationship between 2SLGBTQIAP+ identities in youth and mental health as well as offer several concrete strategies for how to support students to thrive personally, socially, and academically. This session is applicable for teachers, administrators, and school support staff who work with students of all ages and will offer suggestions relevant to any grade level. Whether you are a committed ally or just curious to learn more, this session will have something to offer you!
Speakers
avatar for Dominique Bonneville

Dominique Bonneville

Dominique Bonneville (she/her) is a child and family therapist (registered provisional psychologist) and the owner of Renewed Stories Psychology, a private practice in Calgary that supports youth, young adults, and their families. Dominique specializes in working with gender identity... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 09:00 - 10:00 MST
Imperial 2 - HYATT Hyatt

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