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

Supporting Numeracy Development in Secondary Mathematics

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

Salon 12

The focus on numeracy development is often seen to be complete by the end of elementary school. Numeracy continues to develop throughout one's educational career and into adulthood. This session will provide a collection of numeracy development strategies that are designed to support the enhancement of numeracy development at the secondary level. Be prepared to be actively engaged in thinking numerically!

Speakers

Richelle Marynowski

Professor, University of Lethbridge

Dr. Richelle Marynowski is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge. Her background includes 14 years of teaching secondary mathematics and 13 years teaching at the University of Lethbridge. Her research foci include teacher professional growth and development... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 12

Div3-4

11:45am MST

Number Talks for Middle School Mathematics

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

Salon 12

In collaboration with three school divisions in Alberta and funded by the Research Partnerships Program of Alberta Education, Number Talks were implemented over four months in Grades 4 - 8. Our goal was to determine if the implementation of Number Talks would serve to increase the competence and confidence of students in their numeracy skills. We had approximately 30 teachers and 300 students participate in the research project. This session will present the research findings and the implications for teacher practice.

Speakers

Richelle Marynowski

Professor, University of Lethbridge

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

Div2-3

1:00pm MST

Curriculum Linked Board Games Made Easy for the Whole Class

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

Salon 12

During this hands on session come learn and more importantly play board games that are easy to use and linked to curriculum in your class. This session will include suggestions on how to implement them, how they link to curriculum, and a quick lesson on how to play them. Enjoy an hour of easy to play but very engaging board games that can easily be played on the first day you own them.

Speakers

Carl Allen

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 12

Div2-3

2:15pm MST

Beyond Word ID....Building Comprehension in Grades 3-6

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

Salon 12

Join me for a professional development session aimed at enhancing your teaching approach to reading. This workshop is designed to shift educators' thinking from a whole language perspective to research-based practices that emphasize explicit instruction in skills and strategies aligned with the Simple View of Reading.

Session Highlights:

- Research-Based Practices: Learn how to implement a structured scope and sequence across all strands of learning, ensuring that your students develop into skilled comprehenders and constructors of meaning.

- Fluency and Comprehension Strategies: Gain access to proven, research-supported strategies to effectively teach reading fluency and comprehension, helping students navigate texts with confidence and understanding.

- Developing Complex Thinkers: Explore methods for cultivating students as fluent readers and critical thinkers through the integration of morphological analysis, inference, and analysis. Enhance your vocabulary instruction to empower students in their reading journey.

This session is an invaluable opportunity for educators to refine their instructional practices, support student growth, and foster a love for reading. Join me to enrich your teaching toolkit and make a meaningful impact on your students' literacy development!

Speakers

Megan Lanceleve

Teacher/Vice Principal, École Holy Cross Elementary

I grew up in Cold Lake, Alberta, and now get to raise my family in the same amazing community. I’m a proud Boy Mom to my son Beau, married to my best friend, and we have a goofy dog named Zeke. Some of my favorite things include spending time on the lake, camping, coaching volleyball... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 12

Div2-3

10:30am MST

Brain Break Activities for Chemistry 20/30

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

Salon 12

Michael Ng shares several short activities that can provide students with a mental reset while incorporating fun and interactive learning. Emphasis will look at the pedagogical research studies behind Brain Break activities and how it can be a valuable tool for high school chemistry educators to help enhance focus; encourage engagement; improve retention; promote community building; and reduce stress. TQS #1-4 AND LQS #1-6.

Speakers

Michael Ng

Science

Michael Ng, M.Ed. who teaches 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". A fan of transformative leadership, culturally responsive... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 12

Div 4

11:45am MST

Bringi(Ng) the Three Sisters Garden and Inuit Life and Culture to Chemistry Curriculum

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

Salon 12

Michael Ng reflects on the wonderful resources provided from Chem13 News of how to incorporate Indigenous knowledge about the Northern lands, peoples and ways of life through the scientific lens of the Inuit. By connecting it back to TQS #4 & 5 and LQS #5, a collective study will explore the Three Sisters Garden of the Iroquois; soy sauce; PFOs; chert and the Ulu; Inuit medicinal remedies; the Northern Lights; acid-base plant chemistry; and elements of the Periodic Table. Reflections will look at where it can be incorporated into the Alberta curriculum for Science 10 and Chemistry 20 / 30.

Speakers

Michael Ng

Science

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

Div 4