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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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Thursday, February 20
 

10:20am MST

Lyrical Lessons: Using Music In Language Arts
Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Taking a look at music you may have heard a hundred times but never really listened to, this workshop will dive deeper into the meaning behind the melodies. Analyzing the different strategies we can learn from these timeless tunes, we will discuss techniques and examples to teach poetry, creative writing, and literary devices. Whether we’re looking at enduring classics or present-day pop hits, this workshop will give you an arsenal of toe-tapping material to pull the students into the literary arts.
Speakers
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Miranda Krogstad

Presenter / Content creator, YYSpeak
Miranda Krogstad is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of the book Glass Half Full of Poetry.  A spoken word poet, eternal optimist, and workshop facilitator, Krogstad has connected with thousands of writers in dozens of cities across Western Canada.  A member of the 2016 national... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Glen 203/204 - CTCC

11:40am MST

Get Reel || Creative Writing Techniques in Cinema
Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Whether they’re packed with quirky quips or seriously sentimental scenes, films and series are among the most heavily consumed forms of literature today. Looking at cheesy rom coms and other blockbusters that any movie snob would turn their nose up at, this workshop will look at the clever moments and hidden gems within the popular cinema world. Using quotes and cinematic moments, we’ll pinpoint examples of creative writing techniques and literary devices that can be used in any writing discipline. Add to this some hands-on activities, and you’ll have a classroom-ready roster of examples with immediate practical application to ground it.
Speakers
avatar for Miranda Krogstad

Miranda Krogstad

Presenter / Content creator, YYSpeak
Miranda Krogstad is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of the book Glass Half Full of Poetry.  A spoken word poet, eternal optimist, and workshop facilitator, Krogstad has connected with thousands of writers in dozens of cities across Western Canada.  A member of the 2016 national... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Glen 203/204 - CTCC
  Language Arts (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) |   English Language Learning (TQS/LQS 4), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

2:20pm MST

Laugh Out Loud Literary Devices
Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
We all know the serious side of creative writing, but what about the lighter side of the literary arts? This workshop will hit the funny bone of disengaged students with laugh out loud examples of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and more! Add in some activities that allow students to practice these devices, and get ready to see some beautiful and hilarious results. Regardless of the outcome, it will be seriously good writing!
Speakers
avatar for Miranda Krogstad

Miranda Krogstad

Presenter / Content creator, YYSpeak
Miranda Krogstad is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of the book Glass Half Full of Poetry.  A spoken word poet, eternal optimist, and workshop facilitator, Krogstad has connected with thousands of writers in dozens of cities across Western Canada.  A member of the 2016 national... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Telus 101/102 - CTCC
 
Friday, February 21
 

10:20am MST

Bullying and Other Concerns
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
How do we move our youth from FEAR to FREEDOM when the silence is as deafening as the yelling? Come on a story-telling journey with me to understand what's going on behind the scenes with our kids. No wonder mental health concerns are through the roof and suicide has become a permanent solution to a temporary problem. We can do something different, together. It's worth it!
Speakers
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Elizabeth Bennett

Author, speaker, ElizabethBennettGroup
Elizabeth Bennett helps parents navigate the world of teenager. Some call her the Teen Genie ~ who’s unlocked the secret of how to confidently connect with teenagers, gleaned from her 35-year career in schools as an educator, administrator, coach and Principal.Elizabeth offers a... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Telus 104/105 - CTCC
 


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