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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

Land Reclamation In The Classroom - Educating Through Game Play
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 15/16
How do we teach the next generation to reclaim disturbed land, to heal the Earth? With ever growing environmental pressures, everyone must understand the importance of land reclamation. Join Valerie Miller, PhD, to explore the game “Become An Earth Doctor”. This Dungeons and Dragons inspired game allows participants to become land reclamation practitioners, walking them through key steps and decisions. In this session, participants will be introduced to land reclamation, explore gameplay, and be introduced to resources to host in their own classroom solo or with support.
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems
Valerie Miller (she/her) is the Outreach and Engagement Lead for Future Energy Systems, supports education with Science Rendezvous, and has a PhD in land reclamation from the University of Alberta.
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 15/16
  Div2-4

11:45am MST

AHS-Stop Vaping Before It Starts:  What Teachers Need to Know
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 05
Alberta Health Services health professionals will discuss vaping use amongst youth. Participants will learn: • Trends in and prevalence rates of e-cigarette use for school aged youth in Canada and Alberta • Effective strategies to help students • Best Practices for e-cigarette use and vaping related school-based initiatives • A summary of available on-line resources for students and teachers to prevent and reduce nicotine and electronic cigarette use by young people
Speakers
avatar for Jamil Ramji

Jamil Ramji

Health Promotion Facilitator, Alberta Health Services
Dr. Jamil Ramji PharmD ACPR CTE is a pharmacist and health promotion facilitator with Alberta Health Services’ provincial Tobacco Vaping and Cannabis Program. Based in Edmonton AB, Jamil’s clinical pharmacy experience ranges from hospital to primary care and community practice... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 05
  Div2-4

1:00pm MST

Spilling the TEA...The SEXuality
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 15/16
How fast does sperm travel during ejaculation? Are two condoms better than one? How old were you when you had sex for the first time? Wipe your brow, drop your shoulders and take a deep breath....this session will give you tools on how to manage these questions in your classroom. You will learn strategies that bring fun and confidence to the classroom when teaching sexual health that follow the Alberta Education curriculum!
Speakers
avatar for Tracey Burnett

Tracey Burnett

Sexual Health Consultant, Alberta Health Services
For the last 22 years I have worked in East Central Alberta as a Sexual Health Consultant for Alberta Health Services.  Based in Camrose, I have worked closely with many communities, schools, teachers and individuals to promote comprehensive sexual health education.  Building capacity... Read More →
JV
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 15/16
  Div2-4

2:15pm MST

Empowering Teachers for Alberta’s Clean Energy Transition
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 13/14
Join Inside Education for an empowering workshop where you will gain innovative teaching strategies and curriculum integration approaches to teaching about Alberta’s clean energy transition, along with gaining access to our new “Energy Innovation Poster Resource.” In this session we will highlight the research, innovation, and implementation of alternative fuels; explore innovations like carbon capture and storage; and showcase the role these technologies play in the energy transition. Discover how to effectively incorporate the engaging poster resource and other related resources into your lessons, sparking engaging discussions on energy, air quality, and sustainability. After this session, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to inspire the next generation of energy leaders in Alberta. Join us and recharge your teaching about Alberta’s energy transition!
Speakers
avatar for Inside Education

Inside Education

Inside Education
Inside Education is an Alberta-based, environment and natural resource education charity. We have been supporting teachers and students to think critically about environmental topics since 1985! With our no-cost teaching resources, youth summits, in-class and field programs, and professional... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 13/14
  Div2-4

2:15pm MST

Energy, Climate Change, Technology, and More: Explore Energy Resources with Future Energy Systems
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 19/20
Energy. Climate change. The environment. The economy. The future. All topics of importance and of concern for many students. We are here to help bring them into the classroom! Join Future Energy Systems to learn about the University of Alberta’s world-leading research that will help Canada transition to a low net carbon economy, and explore educational energy resources produced by the program, including videos, activities, games, and classroom visits. This session will introduce teachers to resources they can take home and use in their classrooms to explore energy and the environment, as well as opportunities to connect with experts. After learning about many of the resources available, get on your feet and get hands-on with resources available, including our children’s book series and a series of demos.
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems
Valerie Miller (she/her) is the Outreach and Engagement Lead for Future Energy Systems, supports education with Science Rendezvous, and has a PhD in land reclamation from the University of Alberta.
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 19/20
  Div2-4

2:15pm MST

Exchanges: Choose Your Own Teaching or Leadership Adventure!
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 05
Interested in an exchange with a colleague in Alberta, Quebec, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Australia, Iceland or with one of Alberta’s International Accredited Schools across the globe? Come to this session and learn how to build your own teaching or leadership adventure in an exciting in-person short term (1-2 week) exchange or a virtual one (4 week). Carolyn Freed will be your guide in this fantastic new world! The experience and realities of teaching and administration are constantly in transition- an exchange can bring a wealth of insights to the work you do here in Alberta. Exchanges are a unique and truly interactive professional peer-to-peer development opportunity for teachers and school administrators to collaborate within their profession. Open the door and get out of your comfort zone, engage in meaningful and critical conversations, and experience first-hand how your peers engage with best practices. Please visit  here for the website and applications.

Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Freed

Carolyn Freed

Exchange Liaison, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Carolyn Freed is the Educator Exchange Programs Liaison at the Alberta Teachers' Association, with over 10 years of experience coordinating international exchange programs. With a background in Communications and Technology, her focus is stewarding digital habitats for communities... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 05
  Div2-4
 
Friday, February 14
 

10:30am MST

Playi(Ng) Sound and Light with Science!  
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 12
Bringing laughter and science connections, join Michael Ng as he mixes sounds, waves, and light that you can share to your wonderful science classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Ng

Michael Ng

Science
Michael Ng, M.Ed. Chemistry 20/30 and AP Chemistry. Accomplished concert pianist and artist since age 5. The world of science can be an enjoyable part of daily life. Dedicated and innovative in making "Science fun". Michael appears monthly on GlobalTV Edmonton Morning demonstrating... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 12
  Div2-4

11:45am MST

HALL B: Collaboration Session - Table 2 - Instrumental Music for Division 2, 3,4
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
HALL B - Collaboration Table 2
Facilitator: Michael Olsen
Space: Collaboration Session - Table 2 Friday, 11:45 - 12:45
Discussion: Instrumental Music for Div 2,3, 4
Elementary Music and Jr/Sr Band teachers collaborate to share ideas and resources to support learning in the Music/Band Room. Open discussion around how to best transition between grade divisions of music to ensure retention of students will be part of our discussion. The focus will be based on instrumental play, but all music teachers are invited to participate and contribute.  


Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
HALL B - Collaboration Table 2
  Div2-4
 
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