ESTCA 2025: Full Schedule

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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

10:30am MST

Hands-on Minds On: The Intersection of Trades and STEM in K-12 Education

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

Salon 10

Dive into an Alberta-based STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiative in partnership with Lethbridge College that enriches K-12 education with practical trades experience. The session features a 2 hour interactive opportunity for you to explore and engage with our free digital and hands-on resources. We'll start with a brief overview of the project and its connections to the mathematics and science curricula and industry. You will then spend the majority of the session interacting with the activities and resources that can be immediately implemented into your practice. We will seek your feedback on classroom application and potential resources. You’ll leave better equipped to answer the question of “Why do I need to learn this?” by connecting mathematics and science concepts to students’ everyday lives.

Speakers

Lethbridge College - STEM Project

Lethbridge College

Matthew Prete and Kiri Stolz are passionate advocates for the intersection of trades and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects in K-12 education. They play pivotal roles in developing and implementing an innovative STEM initiative in collaboration with... Read More →

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

Div1-4

11:45am MST

Brandi Morin - Reconciliation and the Media

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

Salon 10

Reconciliation and the Media

Speakers

Brandi Morin

Indigenous Author, Journalist and Survivor of the Missing and MurderedIndigenous Women and Girls CrisisBrandi Morin is an award-winning Cree/Iroquois/French multimedia journalist from Treaty 6territory in Alberta. For the last 10 years Brandi has specialized in sharing Indigenous... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 10

Div1-4

1:00pm MST

How to Talk to Kids about Racism and Discrimination

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

Salon 10

This workshop was developed and isdelivered in partnership with an RSW (Registered Social Worker) who has over 10 years of experience in child protection and adoptions work and is Metis. Speaking to our children about the current civil rights movements and the historical and current atrocities in our communities is overwhelming. The difficult reality of humanity is complicated for adults to understand, let alone for our tiny humans. This workshop teaches parents and educators alike how to talk to children in a way that is developmentally appropriate and why we need to talk to children about the core concepts behind systemic discrimination and significant social movements. Specific topics include Black Lives Matter and residential school, and colonialism.

Speakers

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 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 10

Div1-4

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

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

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

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