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

Whole Novels for the Whole Class: A Student Centered Approach

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Glen 208 - CTCC

Looking to revamp your novel studies and make them more student-friendly? This session will delve into how to do just that! The Whole Novels approach is based on the premise that students need to read the WHOLE NOVEL before discussing and analyzing. Whole novel studies are propelled by students' authentic responses to the text rather than to teacher questioning. Students learn habits of response, critical thinking, rereading, and group discussion, and generate their own questions for further investigation and writing. With this approach, you will be able to facilitate authentic reading experiences for students and foster a community of readers.

Speakers

Dana Johnston

Dana is currently teaching grade 6 at St. Anthony's School in Drumheller, where she has been for 15 years. She has been a team lead for several years, helping to facilitate professional development for the grades 4-6 teachers. Dana has a passion for Language Arts and is continually... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Glen 208 - CTCC

Language Arts (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (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 No

10:20am MST

The “Cost” of Household Food Insecurity to Students: Approaches that Support Dignity and Well-being.

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

Glen 208 - CTCC

In 2022, more households in Alberta experienced household food insecurity than ever before. Financial pressures on families that result in not having enough money to buy food impact students in ways beyond feeling hungry at school. Join AHS Registered Dietitians in exploring the root cause of household food insecurity and how to help students beyond providing food, in ways that support dignity and overall well-being.

Speakers

Charity Alcocer

Charity Alcocer, BSc.(Nutr), RD Charity is a Public Health Dietitian for Alberta Health Services, based in Calgary. She has worked in the area of public health nutrition for almost 20 years. The focus of her current role is promoting health for school-age children and building the... Read More →

Mariel Fajer-Gomez

Public Health Dietitian, Alberta Health Services

Mariel Fajer is a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience. She is passionate about sharing nutrition information with a variety of audiences and enjoys finding novel ways to translate research findings to simple but effective messages to foster health and wellness. On... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Glen 208 - CTCC

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 No

11:40am MST

Créons des créateurs—favoriser la pensée créatrice dans votre école

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

Glen 208 - CTCC

Le milieu de l’éducation a pris un virage marqué vers l’enquête et les occasions d’apprentissage pratique et exploratoire. La tendance aux espaces créateurs s’inscrit dans une volonté de faire vivre ces approches. Cet atelier fournit des renseignements d’ordre général au sujet des espaces créateurs et du mouvement créatif, tout en incitant les enseignants à s’impliquer en y ouvrant leur salle de classe.

Speakers

Andrea Mishio

Teacher

Andrea has been shaping young minds for over 17 years, transitioning from the dynamic world of junior high to the enchanting realm of kindergarten. Her journey in education has been one of continuous growth and evolution.Beyond her classroom, Andrea's enthusiasm for education extends... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Glen 208 - CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), 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 French
Is Pre-registration required No

1:00pm MST

The English Village

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

Glen 208 - CTCC

This session is designed to establish a vibrant and supportive community of English teachers, aimed at fostering professional growth, collaboration and ideas. This is a community of learners who, through participation in the session, can connect, share resources, discuss pedagogical approaches and support each other in their professional development. Educators are encouraged to form connections, engage in meaningful discussions, and share success stories, challenges and best practices to further promote a sense of camaraderie and professional collaboration. Our goal is to enrich the professional lives of educators and also have a positive impact on the quality of English language education.

Speakers

Belinda Cartwright

With a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Lethbridge, Belinda has been working for the Rocky View School Division for the past 25 years. Belinda began teaching English and Social studies at the middle school level in Airdrie and then moved to teaching high school... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Glen 208 - CTCC

Language Arts (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | 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 No

9:00am MST

Concevoir des grilles d'évaluation à échelle descriptive

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Glen 208 - CTCC

Évaluer de façon efficace à l'aide de grilles d'évaluation (rubriques d'évaluation). L'objectif de cette session est d'avoir des outils et des modèles permettant de créer rapidement des grilles d'évaluation à échelle descriptive afin d'évaluer plus efficacement les apprentissages des élèves. Durant cette session, vous aurez accès à des exemples de grilles d'évaluation, mais aussi à des outils pour concevoir des grilles en lien avec les résultats d'apprentissage des différents curriculums. La première partie de l'atelier consistera à mieux comprendre comment construire des grilles et à la présentation d'outils utiles, c'est-à-dire, entre autres, comment identifier les critères d'évaluation ainsi que formuler les échelles descriptives en utilisant des termes qualificatifs. La deuxième partie de l'atelier consistera à créer des grilles d'évaluation selon vos besoins. Les grilles d'évaluation sont un moyen efficace d'évaluer surtout, en contexte d'intégration des matières, et elles permettent de donner une rétroaction rapide aux élèves tout en informant les parents du cheminement académique de leur enfant.

Speakers

Melissa Morasse Malcom

Enseignante depuis 14 ans au sein du conseil scolaire FrancoSud, son expérience se situe au niveau du primaire, principalement de la 3e à la 6e année. Mélissa est passionnée par l'apprentissage par projets, l'intégration des technologies en salle de classe et l'intégration... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Glen 208 - CTCC

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

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

10:20am MST

Authentic Worship | understanding & teaching the connection between worship & purity

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

Glen 208 - CTCC

We live in a society where the word purity has become entangled in a gray area of post modernism & self-indulgence. Teaching authentic worship goes beyond just a faith or catechism class in school. It needs to be integrated into our systems as a whole. Accomplishing this requires a paradigm shift in both our mentality and our approach. Drawing from concepts laid out in his book, Peter guides us through the beginnings of what this shift might look like. Participants are invited to reflect, to journey, and to share.

Speakers

Peter Hill

CPM Enterprises

Peter is a licensed minister, author, motivational speaker, and math teacher. During the school year, he teaches high school math in the city of Calgary. Outside of his teaching career, he is involved in the training, support, equipping and encouragement of an array of different leadership... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Glen 208 - CTCC

Religious & Moral Education (TQS 3), 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 No

11:40am MST

The Purity Pandemic | dealing with disaster in our postmodern world

Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

Glen 208 - CTCC

We are in a crisis. Our students are being faced with choices that they are ill equipped to make. A society of pornography and rape culture is infiltrating our well-being with incredibly severe consequences. We shy away from discussing the issues & pay a huge price. Not for the faint of heart, Peter offers an in-depth and in-your-face talk to teachers & educators about purity. While from the perspective of the Christian faith, principals shared transcend religious backgrounds. It’s time to talk about it. It’s time to fight back.

Speakers

Peter Hill

CPM Enterprises

Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Glen 208 - CTCC

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

1:00pm MST

Pourquoi faire une rétroaction efficace?

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

Glen 208 - CTCC

Cette session portera sur les différents bienfaits d'une rétroaction efficace pour améliorer la réussite des élèves. À travers la recherche, nous démontrerons que l'enseignant est au cœur de la réussite des élèves et que grâce à des rétroactions et des feedbacks fréquents et efficaces, la consolidation des connaissances et des compétences chez l'élèves est facilitée. Cette session sera en partie basée sur la recherche scientifique, mais aussi sur des exemples possibles de rétroactions tant au primaire qu'au secondaire.

Speakers

Kevin Bergeron

Kevin Bergeron est un enseignant au Centre francophone d'éducation à distance depuis 2019 et à enseignant en salle de classe depuis 2013. Il fini présentement sa maitrise sur l'enseignement explicite à distance en se spécialise sur la pratique guidée et sur l'intervention... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Glen 208 - CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Technology (TQS/LQS 2), 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 French
Is Pre-registration required No