PDTCA 2025: Full Schedule

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 16, 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.

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.

09:00 MST

(Pre-Reg MAX 30) Book Binding - Learn the Art of Making Sketchbooks/Journals With Your Students

Thursday February 20, 2025 09:00 - 10:00 MST

Glen 204 - CTCC

This workshop offers a hands-on experience tailored for beginners to learn the ancient craft of hand bound bookbinding. Using materials commonly found in a classroom, you will learn and create a sketchbook or journal from start to finish. This is a fantastic lesson for any age and any class to build their own sketchbooks, journals, field guides, notebooks, collections, and whatever else you can use it for! We will be learning the Coptic Binding method, which allows the books to lay flat and open.
This session has a participant fee of $10.50. Pre-Registration Link

Speakers

Jayme Kveder

Teacher, Rocky View Schools

Jayme is involved in the local art community, participating in exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects. She is dedicated to continuous learning and growth, regularly seeking out new opportunities to expand her own artistic skills and pedagogical knowledge. Jayme remains... Read More →

Meagan Hampton

Teacher, Rocky View Schools

As a math teacher with a deep appreciation for the beauty of art, Meagan Hampton brings a unique perspective to the classroom, blending the worlds of numbers and creativity in engaging and innovative ways. With her background in mathematics and a lifelong love for the arts, Meagan... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 09:00 - 10:00 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Art (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

10:20 MST

TimeWise Teaching: Integrating Technology for Engagement and Efficiency (10:20-12:40)

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

Glen 204 - CTCC

PLEASE BRING TECHNOLOGY TO THIS SESSION!! Join us for an enriching session designed to revolutionize your teaching approach with cutting-edge technology. Drawing from 14 years of experience since graduating from the University of Alberta, we have found and curated time-saving techniques and harnessed the power of various websites to manage the demands of our profession. Expect hands-on exploration of these websites and resource sharing in smaller groups to encourage collaboration. Throughout this session, you'll have dedicated time to explore and experiment with these websites and share valuable resources. Participants will leave with practical tools and ideas ready to implement in their classrooms immediately.

Speakers

Meaghan Wright

Teacher, Rocky View Schools

Teacher with Rocky View Schools.

Laura Laderoute

Teacher, Chinook's Edge School Division

Teacher with Chinook's Edge.

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20 - 12:40 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Technology (TQS/LQS 2), 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 No

13:00 MST

Empowering Educators: Thriving Through Midlife

Thursday February 20, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 MST

Glen 204 - CTCC

Avoiding burnout and regulating the nervous system can be a challenge! Join us for an engaging workshop tailored specifically for women educators navigating midlife. As teachers, we are constantly giving our best to our students and schools, often neglecting our own well-being in the process. This workshop focuses on practical strategies to prevent burnout through mindfulness, stress reduction techniques, and conscious lifestyle choices.

In this session, participants will delve into the unique challenges faced by women in midlife and explore how these challenges intersect with their professional roles. We will uncover the importance of self-care and sustainable practices to maintain balance and vitality throughout this transformative phase of life.

Speakers

Shauna Laubman

Teacher, Foothills School Division

My name is Shauna Laubman and I work as a high school English and Social Studies teacher at Cameron Crossing outreach school. This position brings all of my lifelong training together and it is very fulfilling for me. I became a yoga teacher 12 years ago and have since specialized... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

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 No
Level of content General overview for novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

14:20 MST

Extending Outside of the Classroom With Project-Based Learning

Thursday February 20, 2025 14:20 - 15:20 MST

Glen 204 - CTCC

Are you ready to take your teaching skills to the next level and make a lasting impact on your students' lives? Join me for a transformative learning session focused on mastering project-based skills as teachers; equipping you to empower your students with this skill set.

In today's dynamic educational landscape, successful members of society begin at the heart of every successful classroom. As educators, your ability to engage, inspire, and influence your students is paramount to fostering a positive learning environment and nurturing their intellectual and personal growth. At the core of this ability lies learning what is not only valuable within the four walls of the class, but extendable into student's lives and future outside of the classroom.

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your professional development and transform your teaching practice. Together, let's empower the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers through the power of extendable skills. Join me for our learning session and embark on a journey to unleash your full potential and transmit invaluable assets to your students.

Speakers

Michelle Brown

Michelle is a English Language Arts teacher who is passionate about learning tangible skills that she can then pass along to her students. Her projects and assignments are extendable outside of the classroom. Her teaching philosophy follows that of Kolb's Triple E Framework, where... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 14:20 - 15:20 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

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 No

09:00 MST

Making new.LearnAlberta.ca work for you

Friday February 21, 2025 09:00 - 10:00 MST

Glen 204 - CTCC

Did you know you can do so much more than just view curriculum on new.LearnAlberta.ca? This session will explore how you can make new.LearnAlberta.ca work for you. You’ll be guided through new.LearnAlberta.ca where you can view new curriculum implementation supports and find available resources for students, parents and for teachers. Please bring a device to explore new.LearnAlberta.ca.

Speakers

Alberta Education

Manager, Implementation Unit of Curriculum Division, Alberta Education

Curriculum division staff will facilitate the session. Additional information can be provided upon acceptance of proposal.

Friday February 21, 2025 09:00 - 10:00 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Curriculum & Pedagogy (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 No

10:20 MST

Outcome-based Assessment in High School Physics (10:20-12:40)

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

Glen 204 - CTCC

In this session, participants will engage in practical discussions regarding classroom assessment using Rockyview Schools outcomes for Physics 20/30. Topics include: discussing challenges with this approach to assessment, providing possible solutions, and sharing strategies and resources with other teachers.

Speakers

Kristina Wasyleczko

Teacher, Rocky View Schools

Kristina Wasyleczko is a high school physics and science teacher who is dedicated to a student-centered, rich learning environment. She values and encourages students' deeper understanding through intentional pedagogy and thoughtful assessment.

David Moore

Learning Specialist, Rocky View Schools

David Moore is a high school math and physics teacher teacher. He is a learning specialist with Rocky View Schools with a focus on outcome-based assessment.

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20 - 12:40 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Assessment (TQS 3), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

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

13:00 MST

Gender-just approaches to teaching French and Spanish

Friday February 21, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 MST

Glen 204 - CTCC

Note: I can teach this session in French, English, or a mixture of both depending on your group's needs! I can also narrow the focus specifically to French based on what works best for the public.

The aims of this session are to favour an understanding of what gender-just language teaching is, and why this approach favours students' intrinsic motivation, their rigorous study of grammar, the development of empathetic practices, and an appreciation for cultural humility. Teachers will receive simple and practical strategies and permanent access to digital resources that will support their approaches to teaching and assessment.

Speakers

Elizabeth Rush

Elizabeth Rush is a public school teacher, community translator, and language justice activist. Growing up on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations,  Elizabeth... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 13:00 - 14:00 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

French & International Languages (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, French
Is Pre-registration required No

14:20 MST

(Pre-Reg Max 30) Ew - this cheese stinks! Understanding and Teaching Cheese Tasting

Friday February 21, 2025 14:20 - 15:20 MST

Glen 204 - CTCC

Many students have little to no experience beyond "orange" cheese, and are unfamiliar with the tastes and opportunities of the many cheeses available. Incorporating the Academy of Cheese Tasting Matrix, we will delve into the subtle nuances to the strong bold flavors in the world of cheese. We will learn how to taste, while tasting and exploring cheeses from around the world. This session is specific to FOD 2060 Milk Products and Eggs.

This session has a participant fee of $7.35. Pre-Registration Link

Speakers

Carmen Todosychuk

Teacher, Rocky View Schools

Carmen Todosychuk is a Red Seal Chef and Foods Teacher. She has taught both Foods and Cook Apprenticeship in grades 9-12 as well as some middle school options. She strongly believes in sharing knowledge and building relationships through fostering professional development for teachers... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 14:20 - 15:20 MST
Glen 204 - CTCC Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Career & Technology Studies/Foundations (TQS 3), 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