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Morning Selections 7:30 - 11:00 (Hall B) :
Slice of Banana or Zucchini bread (vegetarian) $3.25, Fruit to go cups (vegan/gluten free) $3.25 Yogurt Parfait Cup (vegetarian) $ 3.25

Beverages Selection:
Bottled Water $4.00
Soft Drinks $3.50
Canned Juices $3.50
Starbucks Coffee (12oz) $3.00

Concession/Collaboration Lounge - Lunch Specials 11:00 - 15:00 (Hall B) :
Old Fashioned Ham, tuna & egg Salad sandwich $5.00
Bistro Sandwich $7.50
Crudites in a Cup (vegan/gluten free) $3.75
Whole Fruit - $2.25
Gluten Free Granola Gar (gluten free/vegetarian) $4.75
Assorted Cookies (vegetarian) $2.50

Hot Specials Lunch -
Daily -
Chefs Choice Daily Soup with brioche bread $5.00
Pizza (Hawaiian, pepperoni & Cheese $5.00
Thursday - Ukrainian Box with Perogies, kielbasa and lazy cabbage rolls $12.00
Friday - Teriyaki Chicken $12.00


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Thursday, February 13
 

10:30am MST

Engaging Student Minds:  Spelling and Vocabulary Games
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 02
Proper spelling is still a skill that is held important amongst many education professionals even in a world where text messaging seems to be a vocabulary that is taking over. This lesson will present you a variety of engaging activity ideas that will amuz ur stoodints (LOL) while keeping your parents and administrators satisfied. This session is meant for students in Div I or II.
Speakers
avatar for Patricia Pope

Patricia Pope

Tricia Pope, ECE, B. Ed, B. Sp Ed. has been a passionate teacher since 1998. Her experience and training have led her to have a classroom that engages student learning. She is sharing her presentations with various schools and conferences with the hopes that other teachers can also... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 02
  Div1-2

10:30am MST

Using Riddles and Unsolvable Problems to Encourage Oral Language and Higher Order Thinking Skills
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 03
Here’s a great entry point for thinking, speaking and problem solving! Riddles and unsolvable problems contain clues, mysteries, and thought-provoking opportunities seen as ‘play’, but in reality they encourage complex cognitive investment. Along with developing valuable language-manipulation skills, riddles and unsolvable puzzles support higher level thinking, literacy and numeracy competencies, and promote subject-specific skills. Teachers will walk away with a number of riddles and puzzles that encourage students to engage in oral language, problem solving, and critical thinking. Join us for a puzzlingly good time!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Karena Hartson

Dr. Karena Hartson

Consultant
Dr. Hartson began her career as a classroom teacher where she taught English Language Arts, Social Studies. Her current work as a consultant focuses on teaching for conceptual understanding, Language Arts and Literature, disciplinary literacy in secondary schools, and supporting new... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 03
  Div1-2

11:45am MST

HALL B: Collaboration Session - Table 3 - Building Thinking Classrooms Div 1 & 2
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
HALL B - Collaboration Table 3
Facilitator: Philip Ng
Space: Collaboration Session - Table 3 Thursday, 11:45-12:45
Discussion: Building Thinking Classrooms - Division 1 & 2

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
HALL B - Collaboration Table 3
  Div1-2

11:45am MST

MathImagine-Jeux de math à profusion : On s’amuse avec les math à l’élémentaire! (1re ‒ 6e année)
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 15/16

Description de la session :
À la recherche de nouvelles idées en ce qui a trait à des jeux et des activités que les jeunes ADORENT ? Une multitude de jeux qui appuient la numératie et les faits de base seront présentés et joués au cours de la session. Ces jeux, élaborés par une enseignante des mathématiques à Winnipeg, se prêtent à merveille à l’apprentissage individuel et en groupe, aux centres d’apprentissage et aux classes entières. Soyez prêtes et prêts à participer, à vous amuser, et à gagner des prix fantastiques !

Pourquoi cette session est-elle pertinente pour les enseignantes et les enseignants ?
Pourquoi cette session est importante : Cette session présente des jeux bien conçus qui rendent l’apprentissage des mathématiques à la fois engageant et efficace.
Ce qu’elle comprend : Des jeux pour la division 1 qui contribuent à l’acquisition de la maîtrise des faits de base et au développement de la numératie
Cible : les faits de base et des concepts fondamentaux de la numératie
Acquis : de nouveaux jeux à utiliser en salle de classe
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Finnie

Pamela Finnie

I am a passionate STEM teacher with over 10 years of experience in the classroom in both North and South-West Edmonton. I have taught in both public and private schools in both English and French. I've worked in a wide variety of programs including: French Immersion, Late Immersion... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 15/16
  Div1-2

11:45am MST

Understanding and Enacting the New English Language Arts Curriculum
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 03
Alberta has a new English language arts curriculum. I have had the opportunity to closely analyze how the new curriculum has been enacted by interviewing literacy leads and teacher educators about their experiences with—and perspectives on— said curriculum. We have also closely coded the curriculum itself. Aside from some of the obvious issues that might arise from a curriculum that was developed quickly without a lot of community involvement, there are as many glaring omissions as there are didact examples. Literacy is an essential component of any elementary school classroom. How literacy is shaped and understood by the policies and procedures that govern our classrooms can deeply impact the professional development of teachers and in turn the activities that they take up with their students. Join us to understand what literacy experts and practitioners have to say about the new curriculum. We will also place this curriculum within the context of the so-called ‘reading wars’ and discuss the many false claims happening throughout the media in relation to the Science of Reading.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Brubacher

Katie Brubacher

With twenty years of teaching experience, Katie also has a PhD in education with a speciality in language and literacy. As both a member of the the Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada execute committee and an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta, Katie approaches... Read More →
JF
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 03
  Div1-2

2:15pm MST

One Book, One Week
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 10
This session will explore how to  use Picture Books as mentor texts to create a comprehensive literacy program, making long range and unit planning easier to develop. This session will utilize an integrated literacy block based upon the nine organizing ideas of the New Learn Alberta Curriculum.  In addition picture books used in the session will also be connected  to the new Math, Science and PEW curriculums.  
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 10
  Div1-2

2:15pm MST

Unplugged Coding in Primary Grades
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 11
Unplugged coding aims to teach programming concepts through the use of games or activities that can be done offline using tangible objects, such as loose parts, paper and markers. Offline coding is a good way to engage younger students without the use of screened technology. As part of the new Alberta science curriculum, children can learn about "computer science" through basic concepts such as following directions, communicating a sequence of steps in order, and recognizing when actions do not correspond to instructions without using screens. Activities and ideas to use unplugged coding concepts with tangible activities that are ready to go in the classroom will be presented, and there will be time set aside to try out several of the unplugged activities as well. Participants will leave with some ideas for how to incorporate practical and engaging unplugged coding activities across a variety of subject areas.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Scudder

Christina Scudder

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools
Christina has taught in NLPS since 2005, with most of that teaching experience in kindergarten.  Her philosophy over the last 18 years in the classroom is "no matter how many years we have been teaching, we should feel a little bit like a rookie EVERY year by trying something new... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 11
  Div1-2
 
Friday, February 14
 

10:30am MST

Let's Talk Text! Choosing and Using Great Resources (K-6)
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 10
Looking for fresh resources for your K-6 students? In this workshop, you will explore digital and print resources curated by teacher-librarians from the Alberta School Learning Commons (ASLC) specialist council – these resources are applicable to a variety of subject-areas and K-6 grade levels. Through activities and discussions, you will work with these resources to explore best practices for choosing and using resources for your classroom, including factors related to social, community, and academic fit.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Sims

Pamela Sims

ATA Session Presenter, Alberta Teachers' Association
This is my 11th year of teaching. I have my Master of Education from Werklund School of Education where I focused on student mental health and social justice issues. I am passionate about improving student and teacher mental health so that our communities thrive. Reading was not always... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 10
  Div1-2

11:45am MST

Bringing Alberta's New Curriculum to Life with Digital Resources
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 10
In this session, educators will learn how to bring curriculum aligned resources to the classroom, build teacher capacity by streamlining lessons, and increase teacher autonomy by enabling customization, differentiation and choice.  Attendees will use Edwin, Nelson’s digital learning ecosystem as a sandbox to explore these themes. The workshop will focus on virtual resources including videos, online simulations, interactive tools and readings; all accessible ways to increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes.  Educators will leave with trial access to Edwin, to explore a comprehensive and growing library of resources aligned to the new curriculum, and will feel confident delivering interactive, engaging lessons.
Speakers
avatar for Xay Saysana

Xay Saysana

Western Canada Success Lead - Edwin, Nelson
Xay Saysana is a Success Lead with Edwin/Nelson, but foremost he’s a father, geek and learner. He loves supporting teachers and learners all across Canada. He is continually amazed at how a little encouragement can leave lasting impressions in classrooms. He is invested in lifelong... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 10
  Div1-2

11:45am MST

Engaging Math Routines in Elementary Mathematics
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 09
How can I start my math class? In this session, participants will engage in ten quick elementary math routines they can use with their students. We will look at how these routines generate productive discussion, flexible thinking, creativity, mathematical language, and create a safe math community for young mathematicians.
Speakers
avatar for Chad Williams

Chad Williams

Educator, Beyond the Algorithm
Chad Williams is a primary teacher from Saskatoon, SK, he works with pre-service teachers at the University of Saskatchewan in the area of Mathematics and Literacy, he is the past president of the Saskatchewan Mathematics teachers' Society, he is the curator of the website Beyond... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 09
  Div1-2

11:45am MST

Everactive: Exploring Assessment & Year Planning with the K-6 Physical
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 05
Through outcome-first planning, you will explore practical ways to organize physical education and wellness lessons into meaningful and intentional themes. The themes you create will allow for flexible and responsive student-centered programming, while directly targeting the outcomes from the organizing ideas featured in the Alberta K-6 Physical Education & Wellness Curriculum. We will also discover ways that you can streamline assessment while maintaining authenticity. This session is sure to inspire creativity within and help you refine your practice.
Speakers
avatar for Everactive Schools

Everactive Schools

Health & Wellness Consultant, Everactive Schools
Ever Active Schools is a registered national charity designed to create and support healthy school communities. We engage and support schools through a Comprehensive School Health framework, which addresses health and education goals to improve the social outcomes of children and... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 05
  Div1-2

11:45am MST

MathImagine: Math Games Galore: Having Fun with Math for Elementary
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 04
Need some fresh, new ideas for games and activities that kids LOVE to play? A multitude of engaging games supporting numeracy and basic facts will be introduced and played during the session. These games, designed by a Winnipeg math teacher, are ideal for individual learning, group learning, learning centres, and whole-class instruction in division 2. Be ready to participate, have fun, and win fantastic prizes! This session provides well-designed games to help make learning math engaging and effective.
What will be the learning: Division 2 games supporting mastery of basic math facts and games supporting numeracy development. Focus: Basic facts and basic numeracy concepts.Takeaway: New games to use in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Finnie

Pamela Finnie

I am a passionate STEM teacher with over 10 years of experience in the classroom in both North and South-West Edmonton. I have taught in both public and private schools in both English and French. I've worked in a wide variety of programs including: French Immersion, Late Immersion... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 04
  Div1-2

11:45am MST

 Physical Literacy: Locomotor, Manipulative Sending, Manipulative Receiving, and Manipulative Retaining
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 08
Physical Education classes and recreation experiences are important places for students to develop their physical competence, so they feel competent to move in life, and with that confidence develop the motivation to further develop their physical competence... We will be engaged in approximately 30 activities that help develop skills involving locomotor, manipulative sending, manipulative receiving, and manipulative retention skills.
Speakers
avatar for John Byl

John Byl

Canadian Gopher Sport Educational Consultant, Canadian Gopher Educational Consultant
John Byl, PhD, is the Canadian Gopher Educational Consultant, was president of CIRA Ontario (2003-2018), and a retired professor of Physical Education at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario (1986-2014). Dr. Byl has authored or coauthored over 30 books. He is the winner... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 08
  Div1-2

1:00pm MST

D-Liteing in Developing Physical Literacy Through Large D-Lite Ball Games
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 08
Using large and light balls makes passing and receiving easier, and a little zanier, as participants develop physical literacy skills involving sending, receiving, and retaining. This is a physically active session which invites participants to engage in the activities Session will attempt to complete at least 30 different activities

Speakers
avatar for John Byl

John Byl

Canadian Gopher Sport Educational Consultant, Canadian Gopher Educational Consultant
John Byl, PhD, is the Canadian Gopher Educational Consultant, was president of CIRA Ontario (2003-2018), and a retired professor of Physical Education at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario (1986-2014). Dr. Byl has authored or coauthored over 30 books. He is the winner... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 08
  Div1-2

1:00pm MST

Unlock the potential of new.LearnAlberta.ca
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 11

Did you know you can do 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 see how to view a scope and sequence, find sample lesson plans, explore professional learning supports, and learn how to use Boards, a teacher planning tool. Participants are invited to bring a digital device to this session.
Speakers
avatar for Terra Kaliszuk

Terra Kaliszuk

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Terra Kaliszuk is an Executive Staff Officer in the Professional Development program area of the Alberta Teachers' Association. She brings a passion for understanding and supporting the human journey of learning to all of her work. Terra has led professional learning work for the... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 11
  Div1-2
 
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