ESTCA 2025: Full Schedule

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Thursday and Friday Morning Selections (0730am - 11:00 am)
Muffins | V $4
Croissant | V $5
Cinnamon brioche bun | V $4
Double baked almond croissant + contains nuts| V $6
Slice of banana bread | V $4.00
Fruit to go cups | VN + GF $4.00

Thursday Lunch Selections (11:00 - 3:00 pm)
Whole fruit | VN + GF $2.25
Gluten free granola bar | GF + V $4
Assorted cookies | V $3
Old fashioned ham, tuna, & egg salad sandwich $6
Bistro sandwich: olive oil panino | artichoke tapenade | tomato |Italian bocconcini | V $10
Chef’s soup of the day with golden potato bun $6.00
Pizza (Hawaiian, pepperoni, & cheese) $6/slice
Grab and Go Box - Ukrainian bowl | 3 pcs cabbage rolls | 5 pcs perogies | 3 oz kielbasa | sour cream | green onions| $15

Friday Lunch Selections (11:00 - 3:00 pm)
Whole fruit | VN + GF $2.25
Gluten free granola bar | GF + V $4
Assorted cookies | V $3
Old fashioned ham, tuna, & egg salad sandwich $6
Bistro sandwich: olive oil panino | artichoke tapenade | tomato |Italian bocconcini | V $10
Chef’s soup of the day with golden potato bun $6.00
Pizza (Hawaiian, pepperoni, & cheese) $6/slice
Grab and Go Box - BBQ beef pieces | potato tots | seasonal vegetables | red wine sauce | GF $15

Thursday and Friday Beverage Selection:
Bottled water $4.25
Soft drinks $4.50
Canned juices $3.50
Coffee or tea (12oz) $3.00

10:30am MST

Aligning Assessments so they work for all Students - Including IPP and Accomodations for Students

Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

Salon 01

This session will explore how to build assessments that work for IPP and regular classroom students so you are not having to build separate assessments for each. Scaffolding assessment questions allows teachers to reach all learners, from beginning to excelling.

Speakers

Shelly Cloke

A former high school principal, vice principal, secondary teacher and instructional coach, I am currently teaching Grade 6 Language Arts and Social Studies at HW Pickup School in Drayton Valley. My career-long passion has been to develop instruction and assessment approaches that... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 01

Div2-4

11:45am MST

Scaffolded Assessment: Building Targeted Assessments that Show Where Students are at in their Learning

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST

Salon 01

What happens when we give an assessment and find that many students are not meeting the outcomes--now what? This session will look at building more targeted assessments that show where students are at in their learning--do they have the foundational skills? Are they struggling with complexity or abstract concepts? Are they showing signs of going beyond the outcomes? Scaffolded assessments give a much clearer picture of student learning and help teachers determine interventions for students who struggle.
Participants will develop a scaffolded assessment based on the outcomes they are currently teaching that will show where students are at in their learning.

Speakers

Shelly Cloke

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 01

Div3-4

1:00pm MST

Re-thinking Student Individualized Program Plans (IPPs): Moving from conference to conversation

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Salon 01

While student Individualized Program Plan (IPP) meetings are key processes to create and support meaningful learning opportunities for students, these meetings can create tensions and uncertainties for families (Alberta Education, 2015). As a result, misunderstandings and communication breakdowns between families and school teams can occur. The session “Student Individualized Program Plan (IPPs): Moving from conference to conversation” will provide educators with a greater insight into a parent’s perspective of IPP meetings. Combined with educational theory and lived experiences, this session will present approaches and structures to support more authentic and collaborative IPP conversations with families that centres the gifts and abilities of students.

Speakers

Brittany Ouellette

Ph.D. Candidate, School Administrator

Brittany is a certified K-12 Educator and School Administrator in Alberta. She obtained a Master’s degree from the University of Alberta in Educational Psychology and is now a Ph.D. candidate. During her career, Brittany has worked collaboratively with educators as both a Learning... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 01

Div1-4

2:15pm MST

Queer Contexts of Education

Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST

Salon 01

Queer Contexts of Education aims to support teachers and administrators to develop a comprehensive understanding of sexual and gender diverse terminology, to understand relevant legislation as it relates to sexual orientation, gender identity and the classroom, and to discern best practices for supporting queer and trans youth in the classroom and at school. Join us to expand your understanding of gender and sexual diversity, analyze frequently made assumptions and myths about the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and to develop allyship and advocacy strategies in support of 2SLGBTQ+ students.

Speakers

Star Oldring

Rural Fyrefly in Schools Program Coordinator, Fyrefly Institute for Gender & Sexual Diversity

Star Oldring (they/them) is the Rural Program Coordinator at the Fyrefly Institute, a non profit research institute housed within the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. The Fyrefly Institute offers evidence based education and advocacy in celebration and support of... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 01

Div1-4

10:30am MST

Pick up the Phone

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

Salon 01

Why calling home is so important. Tips and tricks to deal with difficult parents. Strategies to use that will reduce anxiety around calling home and simple solutions to ensure a successful call home.

Speakers

Dr. Kate Syson

Principal, Stettler Elem. School

Dr. Kate Syson has 17 years of experience in public education and one year as a counsellor running her own counselling business. She has eight years of administrative experience in K-12 school settings. Kate is a recent graduate from the Doctoral program at Portland University, completing... Read More →

Joe Thibeau

Vice Principal, Stettler Elementary School

Joe is a vice principal at SES. He has been teaching since 2007, and lives in Alix with his wife, Nicole, and four daughters who keep him very busy.

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 01

Div1-4

11:45am MST

Food for Thought Unlocking the Link Between Your Nutrition and Mental Wellbeing

Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST

Salon 01

Does stress influence food choices or do food choices influence stress? Both! Join an AHS Registered Dietitian to learn about the connection between your food, brain, and body. This 1-hour workshop will translate the latest science in nutrition and mental wellbeing into practical nutrition strategies tailored for busy teachers. Participants will leave equipped with tangible steps to support their own wellbeing through food, and in turn, the wellbeing of their students.

Speakers

Jessica Dugan

Registered Dietitian, Alberta Health Services

Jessica Dugan is a Public Health Dietitian in Central Zone. In this role she engages with local, regional, and provincial partners to improve nutrition through consultation, education, evaluation, and collaboration.

Hannah Bazin

Dietetic Intern, Alberta Health Services

Hi, my name is Hannah- I am a dietetic intern from the University of Alberta, currently working in community and population health with AHS in the central zone!

Jacob Manavalan

Hi, I'm Jacob, a dietetic intern currently completing my community placement with Alberta Health Services (AHS) in the Central Zone. I have a deep passion for addressing food insecurity and exploring the various aspects of health that intersect with it. I'm particularly interested... Read More →

Alexandra Thomson

Dietetic Intern, Alberta Health Services

Alexandra Thomson is a dietetic intern from the University of Alberta, currently working in population and public health in Central Zone.

Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 01

Div1-4