PDTCA 2025: Full Schedule

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.

9:00am MST

(Pre-Reg 20 OFFSITE) Nailed It! Cake Decorating 101

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 12:40pm MST

Off-Site

Teachers will have the opportunity to decorate a layer cake or character cake using buttercream frosting or fondant. Keeping cakes moist, crumb coat, and piping will all be addressed as well as applying and decorating with fondant. Each teacher will have their own finished cake and should bring something in which to take their cake home at the end of this half day session.
Session will be held at Chestermere High School east of Calgary 5 km.
CHESTERMERE: Chestermere High School 241050 Highway 791, Calgary, Rockyview

Speakers

Carmen Wasylynuik

Foods Teacher, Chestermere High School

Carmen Wasylynuik is a Red Seal Chef and Foods Teacher at Chestermere High School and has taught both Foods and Cook Apprenticeship in grades 9-12. She strongly believes in sharing knowledge and building relationships through fostering professional development for teachers in foods... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 12:40pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Career & Technology Studies/Foundations (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), 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

9:00am MST

(Pre-Reg 50 OFFSITE) Sowing Seeds of Sustainability: Nurturing Sustainable Action in the Classroom and Beyond

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 12:40pm MST

Off-Site

Hop aboard the historic Stampede Trolley and join us on an exciting journey to turn sustainability from concept to action, both for you and your students!

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM – boarding/pick-up
12:40 PM – drop-off
PLEASE GATHER IN THE HYATT LOBBY – the trolley/s will park by the curb on Centre Street in front of the Hyatt.
Trolley(s) may arrive earlier than boarding/pick-up times

During this session, you will enjoy a sustainable snack while we delve into constructing an eco-friendly project transferrable to your classroom, that will deepen the connection between sustainability for your students and the world around them. You will also have the opportunity to engage in a virtual farming simulation game specifically designed for the classroom. This game will empower your students to understand the complexities of sustainable agriculture and its crucial role in feeding our future.

Discover how to ignite a passion for our world within your own classroom through an interdisciplinary approach to addressing the challenge of feeding a projected global population of 10 billion by 2050.

Speakers

Calgary Stampede Foundation

Megan White

Megan White, an enthusiastic educator working in agriculture and sustainability, dedicated to empowering students and teachers to embrace these concepts in meaningful ways. Megan's passion lies in bridging the gap between theory and practice, bringing sustainability education to life... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 12:40pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Science (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes

9:00am MST

(Pre-Reg 16 OFFSITE) LEARN TO SEW and Teach Your Students Too!

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

"HELP! I'm supposed to teach Fashion but I don't know what I'm doing!" This session is for new (or newer) CTF/CTS Fashion teachers. You will learn sewing basics and leave with a pair of pyjama shorts made by you! You will also get ideas and concrete resources that will help you plan your fashion classes so that your students waste less time, gain more valuable skills, and have a great experience.
**This session will take place at George McDougall High School in the Fashion room.
412 3 Ave NE, Airdrie, AB T4B 1R7

The fee for this session is $15 per participant; please bring cash with you to the session. This will be collected at the door and you will be not be admitted until you pay this fee.

Speakers

Catherine Ford

Foods & Fashion Teacher

Catherine LOVES TO SEW! She has taught Fashion (and Foods) for 13 years and has been sewing since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. She has a degree in Clothing & Textiles from the U of A, and a BEd in Home Economics Education from UBC. Catherine wants you to learn to love sewing... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Career & Technology Studies/Foundations (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), 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

9:00am MST

(Pre-Reg 16 OFFSITE) Some carve their careers - others just Whittle! - 1 Day Workshop

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

Ecole Secondaire Highwood High School
1401 10th Street
High River, AB
Develop safe Whittling skills (woodcarving) through a variety of small hands-on projects. This 1-day off-site workshop builds knowledge, skill, and ability using simple tools, & common materials typically found within CTF/CTR classrooms. Whittling is therapeutic in nature, providing opportunity to individually focus on developing participants overall well being. Tools & Materials, and take home projects provided. Participants have opportunity to purchase starter kits if interested to continue at home.

Speakers

Dave Connell

My name is Dave Connell. A Carpentry/Woodcarving teacher for 27years. I began woodcarving as a hobby in my early teens and continued on for hobby ever since (30 plus years). As a carpentry teacher I have offered woodcarving as an Optional class - last 20 years, passing along my skill... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Career & Technology Studies/Foundations (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Health & Wellness (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), 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

9:00am MST

(Pre-Reg 60 OFFSITE) Learning Outside With the New ELA, Math and Science Curricula: A day at Fish Creek Park

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

During this FULL DAY Workshop held at the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Center, teachers will rotate through 3 different outdoor learning sessions. Presented by Alberta Parks and the Calgary Regional Consortium, you'll experience:
1. Winter OUTDOOR Learning Inspiration
2. Literacy and Numeracy OUTSIDE
3. Take the New Science Curriculum OUTDOORS
FISH CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTRE 15931 Woodpath Rd SW, Calgary

Speakers

Andrea Barnes

Vicki Perkins

Environment Education Coordinator, Alberta Parks

Vicki (she/her) grew up on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Anishinabeg, Seneca and Chippewa peoples. Time spent amongst the majestic white pines and the flowing waters of this territory sparked a passion for nature and sharing stories from the land. Currently... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), Div I, Div II | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div I, Div II

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

10:20am MST

(Pre-Reg 30) Is this Burnout? How caring for others can impact educators.

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

Imperial 3 - HYATT

During this session, Dr. Hartwick will define how Trauma can impact both students and those who care for them.
Participants will learn how to recognize students who might be showing symptoms such as PTSD and Toxic Stress and learn how to respond in trauma-informed ways.
Educators will learn how the trauma experiences of others can result in Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, and Burnout. Strategies for self-monitoring, self-care, and comfort will be provided.

Speakers

Dr. Cailey Hartwick

Dr. Cailey Hartwick works as a Clinical Psychologist for the AHS Child Abuse Service within the Luna partnership. Her primary focus is on providing therapy for psychological trauma to children and youth who have experienced child maltreatment. She is also the Research Coordinator... Read More →

Brenda Straw

Education Liaison, Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Brenda Straw is a certified teacher on secondment to Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) from the Calgary Catholic School District (CSSD) where she previously held the position of Diverse Learning Coordinating Teacher. As part of school leadership teams, Brenda coordinated... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Imperial 3 - HYATT HYATT

Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Professional Issues (TQS 6) [emerging topics - teacher career retirement wellness], ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), 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 Yes

10:20am MST

(Pre-Reg 30 OFFSITE) We All Belong in Nature: Ecojustice in Outdoor Education

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 12:40pm MST

Off-Site

We All Belong in Nature

Nature supports wellness in many ways, but not all students have equitable access to nature. Mainstream outdoor education is inaccessible, exclusive, and expensive. It perpetuates systemic racism, ableism, classism, heterosexism, sexism, cissexism, and sizeism. Many youth feel ignored, unwelcome, and unprepared in outdoor education.

Join Jaclyn Angotti, CPAWS Education Director, as we explore the concrete jungle downtown to demonstrate how to make outdoor education inclusive for all – no matter where you are! Learn how you can provide inclusive nature connection opportunities that support your students’ wellbeing. This outdoor session will help guide your role as a teacher in responding to inequity in outdoor education. Jaclyn will demonstrate how to take your favourite environmental lesson plans and apply cross-cultural guidelines to make your lessons more accessible for all your students!

LOCATION & PARTICIPANT PREPARATION DETAILS:
With our session set to unfold OUTDOORS - in the plazas and pedestrian corridors surrounding the Hyatt & Calgary Telus Convention Centre (H&CTCC), we will gather first at the Convention Information Desk area 15 minutes prior to the start of the session and then head outside as a group. If you are late, lost, or cannot make it, please text or call Jaclyn at 403-702-5929.

What to Bring:

Please bring writing utensils and a journal or clipboard, if possible.
As detailed in the safety section below, please come prepared to be active outside for 2.5 hours – i.e., wearing appropriate clothing & footwear, and outfitted with water & snacks.
Signed waiver (see below) unless you are a RVSD teacher.

Safety:

Please consult local weather forecasts and come equipped with wind & temperature appropriate clothing and footwear, i.e. comfortable winter boots, ice cleats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves and instant handwarmers/heat packs.
If there are any medical concerns (allergies/injuries) that CPAWS should be aware of, please be in-touch with Jaclyn via text @ 403-702-5929 in advance of the program's start time. This will ensure that she can customize the route and activities for everyone’s needs.
All participants that require medical equipment/medication such as an EpiPen & inhaler are expected to have these with them during the program in accordance with our risk management policy.

Waivers:

CPAWS has a master agreement with RockyView Schools. So, if you are a RockyView Schools teacher you DO NOT need to sign a waiver.
If you are NOT a RockyView Schools employee, please download the PDF waiver below and bring along your completed waiver. I will collect them at the start of our session. Extra blank waivers will be available the day of, just in case!

I look forward to learning outdoors with you!

Speakers

Jaclyn Angotti

Education Director, CPAWS Southern Alberta

Jaclyn has 15 years of experience leading science and environmental education programs throughout Alberta. She has a B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Alberta and a Master of Education from the University of Calgary. Her passion for connecting others with nature is integral... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 12:40pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Diversity Equity & Human Rights (TQS/LQS 4), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), 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 Yes

10:20am MST

(Pre-Reg 30 OFFSITE) Why Grasslands CAN and WILL save the world!

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 12:40pm MST

Off-Site

Why Grasslands CAN and WILL save the world!

Alberta's grasslands provide gifts of vast biodiversity, rich cultural connection and essential ecosystem services. And yet, less than 2% of this amazing natural region is protected. What gives??? And how and why should you and your students care? Join CPAWS Southern Alberta to unearth how relationships lie at the heart of ‘why grasslands’ matter – now and forever...

Dive into the soul of your prairie home with CPAWS, OUTSIDE at Nose Hill Park (Calgary Winter Club Parking Lot) and experience how our acclaimed Why Grasslands? program engages all eight Alberta Education’s core competencies – from critical thinking to cultural and global citizenship. Come out and discover for yourself how grasslands CAN and WILL save the world!

LOCATION: Nose Hill Park – Calgary Winter Club Parking Lot: 4611 14 St NW; Calgary; T2K 1J7

Meet at the Nose Hill Park parking lot located behind the Calgary Winter Club. CPAWS will be on-site 30 minutes ahead of session start time to welcome and gather everyone together. You will need to arrange your own transportation. If you are late, lost, or cannot make it, please text or call Sheri at 403-921-2314.

What to Bring:
As detailed in the safety section below, please come prepared to be active outside for 2.5 hours – i.e., wearing appropriate clothing & footwear, and outfitted with water & snacks.

Safety:

Please consult local weather forecasts and come equipped with wind & temperature appropriate clothing and footwear, i.e. comfortable winter boots, ice cleats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves and instant handwarmers/heat packs.
If there are any medical concerns (allergies/injuries) that CPAWS should be aware of, please be in-touch with Sheri via text @ 403-921-2314 in advance of the program’s start time. This will ensure that she can customize the route and activities for everyone’s needs.
All participants that require medical equipment/medication such as an EpiPen & inhaler are expected to have these with them during the program in accordance with our risk management policy.

Waivers:

CPAWS has a master agreement with RockyView Schools. So, if you are a RockyView Schools teacher you DO NOT need to sign a waiver.
If you are NOT a RockyView Schools employee, please download the PDF waiver below and bring along your completed waiver. I will collect them at the start of our session. Extra blank waivers will be available the day of, just in case!

Looking forward to learning on the land with you!

P.S. If you would like to learn on the land with us all day, join our afternoon session too! PDTCA 2024: (Pre-Reg 30 OFFSITE) Journey to the Hear... (sched.com)

Speakers

Sheri Tarrington

Interpretation and Experience Manager, CPAWS Southern Alberta

For the past two decades, environmental education and conservation communications positions with Parks Canada and CPAWS Southern Alberta, have bolstered Sheri's belief that all humans are better humans when they wander, wonder and play outdoors! Possessing an honours degree in Canadian... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 12:40pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Science (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9) | Social Studies (TQS 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 Yes

10:20am MST

(Pre-Reg 15 OFFSITE) Fly Tying to Release Anxiety

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

I hope that you can join me for my fly tying session this year. We will meet at my school (St. Luke's Outreach) in Okotoks which is located at; 23 Riverside Drive, T1S 1B3. We are on the 3rd floor. We will begin tying at 10 am at the school and tie until noon. We will break for lunch and then begin our second half of the session again at 1pm. We will then tie a few more flies and then we will finish around 3pm. I am requesting that each participant pay a $10 fee to cover the costs of the tying materials for this session. It does not matter if you are an accomplished tier or if you have never tried this activity before, you are all welcome to join us.

Speakers

Dylan Sinclair

I have been a fly fisherman and fly tier since I was a little kid. Over the years this activity has brought me much joy and happiness and I have taught many of my students to tie flies. It has been a lot of fun to run these fishing clubs at my school.

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Health & Wellness (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), 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

11:40am MST

(Pre-Reg 30) Trauma Informed Responses to Child Abuse

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

Imperial 3 - HYATT

The Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Center provides services to children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse and maltreatment. Participants will be guided through an intake process at Luna to experience the direct and easy-to-implement strategies employed at Luna to address the impacts of toxic stress while building resilience in young people who have experienced trauma.

Dr. Sarah Macdonald and her canine partner Axel will guide you through the fascinating world of Forensic Interviewing, Memory as evidence, and how Facility Dogs are engaged and interact with children and youth at the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Speakers

Dr. Sarah Macdonald

Dr. Sarah MacDonald specializes in memory and forensic interviewing at the Luna Child & Youth Advocacy Centre in Calgary. She conducts forensic interviews on request for cases of sexual and physical assault for police organizations in Southern Alberta. She regularly provides education... Read More →

Sandi Pineda-Selva

Brenda Straw

Education Liaison, Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Imperial 3 - HYATT HYATT

Professional Issues (TQS 6) [emerging topics - teacher career retirement wellness], ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), 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 Yes

11:40am MST

(Pre-Reg 50 OFFSITE) Experience Parades, Pancakes and Posters as the Calgary Stampede Comes to Life through the Unveiling of the Sam Centre

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

Hop aboard the historic Stampede Trolley for a round trip to and from Stampede Park!

11:10 AM – 11:25 AM – boarding/pick-up
3:20 PM – drop-off
PLEASE GATHER IN THE HYATT LOBBY – the trolley/s will park by the curb on Centre Street in front of the Hyatt.
Trolley(s) may arrive earlier than boarding/pick-up times

You will experience an interactive and hands-on makers workshop, diving into some of the Calgary Stampede’s most iconic themes: Pancakes, Parades and Posters.

Be among the first to delve into the captivating world of the upcoming Sam Centre before it opens in Spring 2024. Engage with themes that go beyond the well-known aspects of the Stampede – stories of the Rodeo and Midway, the barns and tents, the animals and athletes. Uncover the grit and determination that define Southern Albertans. Discover how the Sam Centre fosters a deeper understanding of our community's heritage and empowers your students to be active participants in their learning journey.

Speakers

Calgary Stampede Foundation

Colleen Johnson

Colleen Johnson is a passionate Education Coordinator at the Calgary Stampede Foundation, dedicated to fostering a love for learning among students. With over a decade of expertise in designing and implementing engaging field trips, Colleen strives to ignite curiosity through place-based... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Social Studies (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) | Language Arts (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 Yes

1:00pm MST

(Pre-Reg 30) Add Indigenous Voices to your Classroom using Alberta Tomorrow

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Telus 101/102 - CTCC

This simulation tool allows students to time travel back to 1910 and forward to 2050 to see what their local landscape looked like in the past and may look like in the future. Using Indigenous Map Overlays and Traditional Knowledge Indicators, we bring a TWO EYES SEEING MODEL to understanding environmental and climate change. Indigenous overlays and videos of Elders allow students to explore whose land this was, how it has changed, and how we need to think differently about using it in the future. Students can look at watersheds or Traditional Territories with a Western Science or Indigenous Lens and help Indigenous and Non-Indigenous students gain an understanding of how Traditional Knowledge can be integrated into Land Use Planning.

The platform is FREE and provides the software, videos, 360 VR Tours of the Bow River Watershed and Alberta’s Natural Regions, challenges and lesson plans linked to the Alberta Programs of Study Grades 3-12 in Science, Social Studies and CTS. Works on tablets or computers (phones work but are a bit small).Check it out at www.albertatomorrow.ca

Speakers

Jennifer Janzen

Executive Director, Alberta Tomorrow

With over 30 years of experience in various roles including a high school science teacher, plant ecologist, and environmental educator, Jennifer is now Executive Director of Alberta Tomorrow, an Alberta non-profit dedicated to providing a platform that empowers youth to design and... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Telus 101/102 - CTCC

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

1:00pm MST

(Pre-Reg 30) What the Watercolour?

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Telus 109 - CTCC

This session looks at Neurographic art through the lens of water colour. Neurographic art is a simple way to work with the subconscious mind through drawing. While this concept certainly falls within the realm of soft science the experiences and art pieces my students have created over the years have made this a staple in my water colour unit for grades 7-12. This style of art creation can have a calming effect on the artists and is a great project to inject within exam time, pre-vacation and as a simple introduction to how water colour as a medium responds to layering.

Grab your work buddy and come on in!

Speakers

Kendra Silk

Teacher, Redeemer

Kendra Silk is a fine arts teacher in Canmore, AB. Her personal work has a tremendous ( almost shameful) amount of colour and is designed to share joy. Kendra has taught for 14 years and has a Master in Education from the University of Calgary where she focused on Sustainability and... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Telus 109 - CTCC

Art (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Health & Wellness (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee Yes
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes

1:00pm MST

(Pre-Reg 30) A1: Engaging Students using Unorthodox Board Games

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Co-Lab 111 - CTCC

In the last two decades, a tabletop gaming revolution has occurred. From Dungeons and Dragons, to hundreds of Euro-Style games, like Settlers of Catan. People are more commonly coming together to socialize through tabletop games. These games engage students in higher level thinking, collaboration/competition, and literacy/numeracy skills. But with the number of games out there, teachers who casually game (or don't) may find looking for the right game for their classes overwhelming. In this session, we will be introducing various board games that can engage students in the classroom. Be prepared to step outside of your comfort zone, and try a game that's not Monopoly.

Speakers

Justin Acierto

Justin Acierto is a math and robotics teacher at W. H. Croxford and has been with Rocky View Schools for twelve years. He also worked as a Games master at a Board Game Café. Justin helped to redefine the Tabletop gaming portion of the Calgary Expo. He has incorporated board games... Read More →

Duane Sovyn

Duane Sovyn is a high school Culinary Arts teacher who has taught for over twenty years. He has been gaming with his students since day one, providing them with opportunities to play RPGs in his classroom. He has also instituted a gaming club whilst working at BCHS and currently... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Co-Lab 111 - CTCC

Mathematics (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), 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 Yes

1:00pm MST

(Pre-Reg 23 OFFSITE) OMG – Planning for a Substitute in Foods 10-12

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

Planning for a substitute in advance is great, but what happens when you are suddenly drawn from the classroom immediately for 1, 2 or even 3 days? This double/triple session will provide teachers with ready to use activities and cooking for when an unexpected substitute with or without foods experience will be in your classroom.
This session will be held in Chestermere High School, 5km east of Calgary on Highway 1.
CHESTERMERE: Chestermere High School 241050 Highway 791, Calgary, Rockyview

Speakers

Carmen Wasylynuik

Foods Teacher, Chestermere High School

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Career & Technology Studies/Foundations (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), 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

1:00pm MST

(Pre-Reg 30 OFFSITE) Journey to the Heart of Our Parks – From Egos to Ecosystems to Ecojustice

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

Journey to the Heart of Our Parks – From Egos to Ecosystems to Ecojustice

Who, what and why is a park? Three complex questions - one simple answer: US!

Humans lie at the heart of park purpose, pride, prejudice, and promise. So, come hike with us, Teacher humans! And together, we’ll trail-travel into the ‘peopled’ heart of Alberta’s protected and public wild spaces, from nation-building believing to Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas achieving.

With ecojustice as our compass, we will not only explore the intricate interactions and ecosystems our parks seek to protect, but also empower YOUR humanity to ‘make better’ Alberta’s parks for all!

LOCATION: Nose Hill Park – Calgary Winter Club Parking Lot: 4611 14 St NW; Calgary; T2K 1J7

Meet at the Nose Hill Park parking lot located behind the Calgary Winter Club. CPAWS will be on-site 30 minutes ahead of session start time to welcome and gather everyone together. You will need to arrange your own transportation. If you are late, lost, or cannot make it, please text or call Sheri at 403-921-2314.

What to Bring:
As detailed in the safety section below, please come prepared to be active outside for 2.5 hours – i.e., wearing appropriate clothing & footwear, and outfitted with water & snacks.

Safety:

Please consult local weather forecasts and come equipped with wind & temperature appropriate clothing and footwear, i.e. comfortable winter boots, ice cleats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves and instant handwarmers/heat packs.
If there are any medical concerns (allergies/injuries) that CPAWS should be aware of, please be in-touch with Sheri via text @ 403-921-2314 in advance of the program’s start time. This will ensure that she can customize the route and activities for everyone’s needs.
All participants that require medical equipment/medication such as an EpiPen & inhaler are expected to have these with them during the program in accordance with our risk management policy.

Waivers:

CPAWS has a master agreement with RockyView Schools. So, if you are a RockyView Schools teacher you DO NOT need to sign a waiver.
If you are NOT a RockyView Schools employee, please download the PDF waiver below and bring along your completed waiver. I will collect them at the start of our session. Extra blank waivers will be available the day of, just in case!

Looking forward to learning on the land with you!

P.S. If you would like to learn on the land with us all day, join our morning session too! PDTCA 2024: (Pre-Reg 30 OFFSITE) Why Grasslands CAN... (sched.com)

Speakers

Sheri Tarrington

Interpretation and Experience Manager, CPAWS Southern Alberta

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Diversity Equity & Human Rights (TQS/LQS 4), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (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 Yes

1:00pm MST

(Pre-Reg 30 OFFSITE) Calgary Zoo: Adaptations and Biodiversity in Wild Canada

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

How does an animal’s adaptations affect their survival? What effect will this have on their ability to pass on their genetics and so affect their species biodiversity? How does the environment impact these adaptations? Come explore the Canadian Wilds and learn all about the footprints animals leave on the environment and the footprints the environment leaves on the animals. Discussion will also include how humans are affecting these footprints in negative and positive ways, with a focus on the positive. This is an outdoor, walking session. Please come dressed for the weather.
Session location: Meet at Karsten Discovery Centre.
CALGARY ZOO 210 St. George’s Dr. NE; T2E 7V6

Speakers

Teegan Bennington Jessop

Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo

Our conservation education staff have backgrounds in biology, natural history, zoology and ecology. With experience ranging from animal husbandry to field research, our team is comprised of qualified informal educators who are passionate about bringing the natural world to life and... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Science (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 Yes

2:20pm MST

(Pre-Reg 30) A3: Gamifying Your Classroom

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Co-Lab 111 - CTCC

In the year 1974 TSR created a table-top game called Dungeons and Dragons. The game incorporated story-telling, probability, cartography, art, collaboration, improvisation and most of all adventure with your friends. It has grown through the years as a hub for pop culture. Popular TV shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Stranger things have jumped on its success. The creation of a character and the desire to obtain experience and ascend in levels provides a great basis for a classroom theme, where youth can take their character sheet and journey through the curriculum, completing quests and battling major opponents (exams). Come and learn how you can Gamify your classroom and set you students on their individual adventure.

Speakers

Aaron Nisbett

Aaron Nisbett has been a high school English teacher in the Rockyview School Division for nearly fifteen years. While he has only been playing table-top roleplaying games (TTRPGs) for a couple of years, he has always been a lover of stories, and finding a way to incorporate those... Read More →

Duane Sovyn

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Co-Lab 111 - CTCC

English Language Learning (TQS/LQS 4), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), 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 Yes

2:20pm MST

(Pre-Reg 30 OFFSITE) Calgary Zoo: Escape Extinction

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a conservation researcher looks like? Excited about making conservation connections in the classroom? Join staff from the Calgary Zoo as we lead you how we leverage our interdisciplinary expertise to protect wildlife in Canada and around the world. Hear tales from the field, learn conservation techniques and strategies to integrate this work into your classroom. This session will be a teaser of our new program Conservation Science.
Session Location: Karsten Discovery Centre
CALGARY ZOO 210 St. George’s Dr. NE; T2E 7V6

Speakers

Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Science (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Environmental & Outdoor Education (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
Is Pre-registration required Yes

9:00am MST

(Pre-Reg 16 OFFSITE) Let's Cook! Perogies and Kolachi

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 12:40pm MST

Off-Site

Come show off your braiding skills as we learn to make traditional Ukrainian bread know as Kolach, and practice pinching (and eating) Perogies. Bring your culinary skills and your appetites.
AIRDRIE: WH Croxford School 2654 Chinook Winds Dr SW; Airdrie

Speakers

Duane Sovyn

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 12:40pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Career & Technology Studies/Foundations (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee Yes
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes

9:00am MST

(Pre-Reg 16 OFFSITE) Curling: A Life Long Sport

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 12:40pm MST

Off-Site

Off Site - Okotoks Curling Club
Whether you are interested in curling and have never tried it before or are a seasoned curler, this session will teach you something new about the game. There will be on and off ice instruction as well as a short game at the end. Should participants have questions about how to incorporate curling into elementary PE, resources are available.
OKOTOKS: Curling Club 99 Okotoks Dr, Okotoks

Speakers

Don Bachek

Don Bachek has been curling for about 10 years and became interested in curling when his son had a desire to curl at an early age. Since then, Don became passionate about curling and looked to further his knowledge by becoming a Competition Trained Coach by Curling Alberta. Don volunteers... Read More →

Tenielle Bachek

Tenielle has over 30 years of experience as a curler. She curled competitively in university and now curls recreationally while running a successful junior program and helping with Learn To Curl Programs. She is a Competition Level Trained coach and has had the opportunity to work... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 12:40pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Health & Wellness (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), 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

9:00am MST

(Pre-Reg MAX 50 OFFSITE) Indigenous Perspectives

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST

Off-Site

We are presenting a workshop on Indigenous Perspectives that includes "hands-on" experiential sessions with teachers actively participating in an "Educational Teaching" Sweat Lodge, Indigenous games and traditions, and discussions with regards to the application of foundational knowledge regarding Alberta Education's curriculum and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.

Where: Camp Horizon ( Located about 50 minutes West of Calgary just past Bragg Creek) Hwy 66 10 KM Southwest of Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0

What: Our planned Indigenous Perspectives workshop will include the following:
1.) Teaching/Educational Sweat Lodge Experience conducted by Indigenous Elders
2.) Indigenous Traditional games and talking circle
3.) Applying Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis, Inuit and curriculum connections.

George Taven of Seeds Connections will be hosting the day and coordinating the logistics. Walter White Bear will be the Keynote speaker and Sweat Lodge Elder.

Walter will also engage several other locally recognized and respected elders to assist with the other sessions throughout the day.

KEY POINTS

1.) This workshop will be conducted at Camp Horizon from 8:30am - 3:00 pm . Teachers are responsible for their own transportation.

3.) We can have up to 50 people register.

4.) It is vital to read the attachments which are descriptions of each of the sessions as well as expectations and appropriate dress and details of what people should be aware of if they are planning to participate in the Educational Teaching Sweat Lodge.

5.) Teachers need to bring their own bag lunches. Participants should bring their own water bottle.

6.) Teachers wanting to participate in the Teaching Sweat must bring appropriate change of clothes and towel.

7.) We will require each participant to fill out and sign an Acknowledgement of Risk form when they first arrive.

Speakers

George Taven

George recently retired from the Calgary Board of Education after 41 years as a teacher and Program Administrator. He worked closely with Alberta Education in designing the CONNECTIONS program as a 5 credit high school program. CONNECTIONS is a Diversity, Anti-Racism, Leadership program... Read More →

Walter White-Bear

With over 25 years experience working within the education system and social services sectors, as an advocate for First Nation Youth and Families, Walter MacDonald White Bear is a bridge between cultures, confusion and healing. A student himself, of the traditional teachings, Walter... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Diversity Equity & Human Rights (TQS/LQS 4), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), 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 Yes

9:00am MST

(Pre-Reg 100 OFFSITE) Let's Talk Autism! It's Time to Listen

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

This course is focused on giving you a foundation and tools to support and understand Autism in the classroom and how to effectively support the varying needs presented by our students. Starting with How is Autism diagnosed and moving through the topics of sensory processing, sensory overload, motor skills, theory of mind, executive functioning and communication. We will also delve into activities of daily living, family and social life. Through a blend of presentation and audience participation these topics will be tied to effective teaching strategies, practical strategies and supports. Case studies will be provided.
THERE WILL BE NO PARTICIPANT FEE COLLECTED.
Off-site Address: 2651 Chinook Winds Drive NW Airdrie Alberta T4B 0B4

Speakers

Kelsey Bagnall

RVS

Kelsey Bagnall is currently Learning Supports Specialist for Rocky View Schools . She has taught in schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12 over the last 15 years. She obtained a Masters of Education in Special Education at the University of Alberta. Her passions include Inclusive Learning... Read More →

Lyse Cormier

Jennifer Raitz

Chris Tuplin

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Inclusive Education (TQS/LQS 4), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Special Education (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), 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

10:20am MST

(Pre-Reg 30) Help! I'm teaching ART!

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

Telus 110 - CTCC

This session offers warm up activities for grade 7-12, semester of ideas/projects that incorporate the curricular objectives, Canadian Artist Project for Ted Harrison, as well as Reverse Painting, rubrics for marking, as well as supplementary lessons for guest teachers. These lessons can be done with minimal access to supplies or be modified for more advanced skills and programming.
Participants will leave with two art projects and digital copies of lessons that can be used immediately in the classroom.

Speakers

Pam Pracic

I have been a junior high and senior high drama, art, and filmmaking teacher since 2014. After obtaining my undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts from Trinity Western University, I received a Bachelors of Education from Vancouver Island University. I have produced over a dozen plays... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Telus 110 - CTCC

Art (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), 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

10:20am MST

(Pre-Reg 30 OFFSITE) Calgary Zoo: Nature Journaling Through Destination Africa

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

Off-Site

Immerse yourself in the warmth of Destination Africa while its resident animals inspire you in this workshop that will demonstrate strategies and techniques that combine art with scientific inquiry and open the door to descriptive writing. Be prepared to have fun and discover your inner artist as you slow down and appreciate the finer details around you. No previous artistic experience necessary, just a willingness to have a go!
Please bring your favourite writing instrument, and a journal or blank paper.
Session Location: DOW Classroom, in the Enmax Conservatory
CALGARY ZOO 210 St. George’s Dr. NE; T2E 7V6

Speakers

Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 12:40pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Art (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), 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 Yes

1:00pm MST

(Pre-Reg 30) Suspect Child Abuse - now what! When to call, what happens next?

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Macleod Hall E4 - CTCC

During this session participants will be provided with an overview of the Child Intervention System, who Children's Services serve and how they strive to build safe communities for Alberta Children and Youth. Recent changes in reporting processes and guidelines will be described.
Included in this session will be specific strategies to help to identify and report suspected child abuse. Information such as the specific questions that you will be asked when making a report will be presented. Finally, participants will discover if their call is truly confidential, and what happens after they have made the report.

Speakers

Sandi Pineda-Selva

Linda Shima

Linda Shima is a social worker with Children’s Services and is part of the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Multidisciplinary Team. Her portfolio includes Intake and Triage for The Joint Investigative Child Abuse Team (JICAT). Linda has been actively involved in Child Protection Services... Read More →

Brenda Straw

Education Liaison, Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Macleod Hall E4 - CTCC

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes

1:00pm MST

(Pre-Reg 20 OFFSITE) Sparking your Curiosity at TELUS Spark K-3 edition

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Off-Site

Join us for an adventure at TELUS Spark Science Centre to get a taste of all we have to offer you and your students! We'll take you on a tour through K-3 programming, including all of those new curricular connections and then travel through some of the sights and sounds of the science centre, including our Creative Kids Museum, designed specifically for young learners.
220 Saint George's Drive Northeast, Calgary, AB T2E 5T2

Speakers

Jen Duffy

Jen Duffy's goal in life is to encourage wonder, compassion, and respect for the diversity that surrounds us all. She has over 15 years of experience in formal and informal education settings including Edmonton Public Schools, WISEST (Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science & Technology... Read More →

Alan Moore

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Science (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes

1:00pm MST

(Pre-Reg 30 OFFSITE) Calgary Zoo: Inspiring Conservation Action: Student led inquiry for change

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Off-Site

Want to design a conservation action project with your students but don't know how to get started? In this presentation, we will introduce you to conservation action project ideas, tips for getting started, as well as introduce you to our Conservation Champions Festival as a way to celebrate and showcase your students' work.
Session Location: Karsten Discovery Centre
CALGARY ZOO 210 St. George’s Dr. NE; T2E 7V6

Speakers

Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Science (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), 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 Yes

1:00pm MST

(Pre-Reg 25) Still Life Drawing with Conte'

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

Glen 203/204 - CTCC

As a visual art senior high specialist for 20 years I had developed selection of art assignments that had proved to be particularly successful. One of these, the "Conte Still Life Drawing" assignment was particularly successful. I found this assignment dealt with several, often challenging, drawing concepts, including "working progressively from the most general to specific details", the use of values to give the illusion of three dimensionality and perhaps most importantly "drawing what you see - not what you know."

Participants prepare their drawing paper by creating a grey "ground" with the drawing conte' (similar to charcoal) then set up 3 - 4 "still life" objects (vases, mugs etc.) then dramatically light them with the table lamps.
Using the white erasers, participants draw their objects in big basic shapes. Then, participants will look for the basic highlight areas of their set up and erase those areas on their prepared drawing paper. That done, participants draw in the darker areas of their set up. Then, they will draw in any finer details using their conte' sticks and erasers.
One of the intents of the lesson is to create a convincing "range of tones" from light to dark to appear "3 Dimensional" and not Flat - 2 Dimensional.

I had presented this assignment to the Art 10 students but have found it to be of value to students of all ages and prior experience. In March of this year I presented this assignment to members of the "Calgary association of Lifelong Learners" and received a most positive response and was very pleased with the resulting drawings from the group.

I would be bringing in all of the items needed including: table lamps (to "highlight" the still life objects), drawing materials - cartridge paper, conte' drawing sticks and cheap white erasers. Although the materials are inexpensive, I would ask participants to either prepay $10.00 for materials or simply "pass a hat" to compensate me.

Speakers

Peter Greendale

Retired Teacher, NA

Peter Greendale_x000D_Born 1956, Raymond AB.Education:Bachelor of Fine Art, University of Lethbridge in Printmaking - 1982_"Participant" Banff Centre - 1984/85Masters of Fine Art, University of Calgary in Drawing - 1992Bachelor of Education, University of Calgary - 2000Employed as... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
Glen 203/204 - CTCC

Art (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee Yes
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes

2:20pm MST

(Pre-Reg 30) We need to talk about consent, exploitation & Internet safety.

Friday February 21, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Macleod Hall E4 - CTCC

During this session, participants will be provided with an overview of the Criminal and Youth Justice perspective on consent. Tools will be presented that may be used by school staff to explain consent to youth and case studies will be reviewed.

During this interactive session, participants will have the opportunity to review and book an RCMP presentation geared to students in grades 6-12. Participants will be encouraged to pose questions to gain strategies for addressing and responding to concerns regarding consent, internet safety, exploitation, and peer-on-peer sexual abuse among youth in their schools.

Speakers

Sandi Pineda-Selva

Brenda Straw

Education Liaison, Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Anita Swanson

Cpl. Anita Swanson has been a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for the past 17 years. She has worked the past 4 years overseeing serious crimes perpetrated on children and youth. Her team services all the communities in southern Alberta outside of the City of Calgary... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Macleod Hall E4 - CTCC

Professional Issues (TQS 6) [emerging topics - teacher career retirement wellness], Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Fostering Effective Relationships (TQS/LQS 1), 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 Yes

2:20pm MST

(Pre-Reg 20 OFFSITE) Sparking your Curiosity at TELUS Spark 4-12 edition

Friday February 21, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

Join us for an adventure at TELUS Spark Science Centre to get a taste of all we have to offer you and your students! We'll take you on a tour through 4-12 programming, from joining a semester-long design challenge to witnessing a live knee surgery. Then travel through some of the sights and sounds of the science centre to help you make connections when you come for a field trip.
220 Saint George's Drive Northeast, Calgary, AB T2E 5T2

Speakers

Jen Duffy

Alan Moore

Friday February 21, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Science (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 Yes

2:20pm MST

(Pre-Reg 30 OFFSITE) Calgary Zoo: Bringing Citizen Science into the Classroom

Friday February 21, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Off-Site

Looking for ways to get your students outside and engage them in real world science? Come explore Citizen Science, why it’s important and how to incorporate it into your classroom. We will look at various classroom-ready Citizen Science initiatives then head out on to zoo grounds to test them. You will leave equipped to turn your students into citizen scientists!
Session Location: DOW Classroom, in the Enmax Conservatory
CALGARY ZOO 210 St. George’s Dr. NE; T2E 7V6

Speakers

Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo

Friday February 21, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Off-Site Check Session Description for Address

Science (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), 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 Yes