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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

 Math Therapy: Helping students rebuild their relationship with math!
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
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Did you know that anyone who thinks they're "not a math person" typically has math trauma they haven't worked through? Ready to dig deep? This crash course in math therapy is for you! Through teaching math we can empower students to believe they are capable of anything and that everything is possible - starting with math. Add "Math Therapy" to your list of teachable and change the lives of your students far beyond the classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Vahkaria

Vanessa Vahkaria

Friday, 9:00 am & 10:20 am
Known as the Lady Gaga of math education, Vanessa is the founder and director of The Math Guru, a super cool boutique math
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 04
  Div1-4

11:45am MST

AI in K-12 Classrooms
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
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With an underlying focus on teacher wellness, this session will cover what AI is, where it came from so abruptly, and ideas for ways to leverage the power of AI to give teachers a WIN from this new technological advancement. Please bring a device, as parts of this presentation will be interactive!

Michelle is a doctoral scholar at the University of Calgary, and has been a teacher in Alberta since 1996. She presently serves as the Coordinator of Educational Technology for Chinook's Edge School Division. Her session will offer insights in to what the research literature is telling us about the role and position of artificial intelligence in education.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Baragar

Michelle Baragar

Doctoral Scholar & Ed Tech Coordinator, UCalgary & CESD
I grew up on a farm near Olds, Alberta, Canada. I spent 22 years as a classroom teacher in rural Alberta and am now employed as the Coordinator of Educational Technology for the Chinook’s Edge School Division. I am also a Doctoral Scholar at the University of Calgary where I am... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 04
  Div1-4

1:00pm MST

Embracing the Powerful Role of Failure in Math Class
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
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What do Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Steven King, Michael Jordan....and Albert Einstein have in common? They all faced massive amounts of failure before getting to where they are today! Let's be real. Fear of failure is one of the biggest reasons that so many students have math anxiety. It prevents students from asking questions, speaking up in class, and even supporting their peers. But one thing no one talks about is this: most mathematicians and scientists in real life get paid to fail! ln this workshop we will explore the powerful role of failure in math class and how you can harness it to inspire your students to embrace failure in math class - and in real life!
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Vahkaria

Vanessa Vahkaria

Friday, 9:00 am & 10:20 am
Known as the Lady Gaga of math education, Vanessa is the founder and director of The Math Guru, a super cool boutique math
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 04
  Div1-4

2:15pm MST

Self Regulation and Anxiety
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 04
This workshop discusses the prevalence of children who experience anxiety and the vital role that ECE's
play in providing support within early learning environment. Anxiety can often present differently in each child's behaviour; this workshop enables ECE's to identify when a child might be struggling with anxiety, when anxiety may be more than routine, and how to use the Behavior Wayfinding Framework to assess and implement strategies to support children who are struggling.
Speakers
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Aynsley Graham

Behaviour Consultant, Strategies for Stress and Vulnerable Children
Aynsley is an independent Behaviour Consultant who works with caregivers and educators to teach developmental parenting practices. She holds a Graduate degree in Human Ecology, specializing in Family Ecology and Practice, and has over 10 years of frontline experience working with... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
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  Div1-4
 
Friday, February 14
 

10:30am MST

Fidgets are NOT Projectiles: Supporting Students without Chaos
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
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As educators, we receive requests for the use of fidget tools and sensory aids to support students' attention and regulation. Sometimes, these tools are utilized as playthings (projectiles), leading to heightened behavioral difficulties for the students seeking assistance and other students around them. This session will examine various types of fidgets, distinguishing between their use in the classroom and other settings, provide guidance on teaching children discreet fidget usage, and offer suggestions for establishing clear rules and expectations regarding fidget use in the classroom. During this presentation, we will review and discuss an example social story (narrative) explaining classroom Fidget Rules/Expectations. Participants will be provided online access to this resource. We will conclude with a brief discussion of alternative strategies for sensory input in the classroom.
Speakers
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Dr. R. Coranne Johnson

Child and School Psychologist, Helping Children: Child Psychology Services
Dr. R. Coranne Johnson, R. Psych., is a highly qualified child and school psychologist with a diverse educational background. She holds a B.Ed. with a diploma in Early Childhood Education and a specialization in Special Education from the University of Lethbridge. Her M.Ed. and Ph.D... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
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  Div1-4

11:45am MST

MathImagine: Math Games Galore: Having Fun with Math for Elementary
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
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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
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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
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  Div1-2
 
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