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

Take a LEAP: Unlearning Racial Bias

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

Salon 13/14

Join this session to explore the complex dynamics between unconscious beliefs, bias, and the impact these factors have on educational environments. Focused on building a deeper understanding of how these factors can perpetuate stereotypes and hinder student growth, this session includes discussions and practical exercises that will challenge assumptions that perpetuate labels and stereotypes. By embracing a ‘LEAP’ approach—actively listening, engaging, asking questions, and providing support we will work together to enhance our own understanding of diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Speakers

Nancy Bromley

Association Instructor, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Nancy Bromley - A passionate public speaker, administrator, nature lover, and mother, Nancy uses her 30+ years as an educator to motivate you to think about teaching as a way of exploring the world and creating true agents for change. She’s passionate about encouraging educators... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 13/14

Div1-4

11:45am MST

Diving Deeper: Opportunities and Challenges in School Leadership – A Guided Conversation for Strategic Support

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

Salon 13/14

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session that delves into the intricate landscape of school leadership. In this interactive guided conversation, we will explore the multifaceted opportunities and challenges faced by school leaders today. Moreover, we are interested in hearing how YOUR Association can provide the most effective and tailored support to empower school leaders, enabling them to lead with confidence and resilience.

Speakers

Dan Coles

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Hello! My name is Dan Coles. I am an Executive Staff Officer at the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) and have worked at the ATA since August of 2018. I currently work in the Teacher Employment Services (TES) program area. Prior to rejoining TES in September 2023, I spent 4 years... Read More →

Konni deGoeij

Associate Coordinator, Teacher Employment Services, Alberta Teachers' Association

Dr Konni deGoeij Alberta Teachers' Association Associate Coordinator, Administrator Assistance Edmonton, AB Dr Konsctancija (Konni) deGoeij has worked as schoolteacher, school-based administrator, teacher educator, researcher, and policy advisor in Alberta. Being an administrator... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 13/14

Leadership

1:00pm MST

Hope: Resilience and Recovery

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

Salon 13/14

In 2021, The Alberta Teachers' Association began to track the level of hopelessness of teachers and school leaders in Alberta through its pulse surveys. The findings indicated a high percentage of respondents reported feeling hopeless and indicated intentions to leave the teaching profession within the next five years. The Association, in partnership with Drs Denise Larson, Rebecca Hudson Breen, Darryl Hunter, and Veronica Taylor at the University of Alberta began to explore in more detail where members of the profession find hopefulness and what considerations are necessary for creating resilience and hope for the complex and relational work teachers and school leaders perform on a regular basis. This session will also focus on what supports will help boost retention in the teaching profession to continue the vibrant tradition of public education in our province.

Speakers

Lisa Everitt

Executive Staff Officer, Government

Dr Lisa Everitt has worked as an executive staff officer with the Alberta Teachers Association since 2006. Lisa has held several roles at the Association and has developed expertise in labour relations, employee benefits plans, educational research, and women in leadership. Prior... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 13/14

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

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

10:30am MST

The Art of Assessing Mathematical Thinking - Instructional Leader Session

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

Salon 13/14

In this session, we will share an assessment planning process that is based on teaching for conceptual understanding with any curriculum. Instructional leaders will focus on the new Alberta Math curriculum and learn how to support teachers in creating an assessment plan that meets the needs of a differentiated classroom. Participants will also collaborate to make a shareable list of planning strategies that support a modified or accommodated diverse learner support plan, intervention plan, and EAL plan.

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Field Service Facilitator, Alberta Assessment Consortium

The Alberta Assessment Consortium is a not-for-profit education partner in the province, focused on everyday assessment to support student learning. Our facilitators combine their experience as Alberta teachers and teacher leaders with the expertise of the organization.Presenter Shelly... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 13/14

Leadership

11:45am MST

Designing Performance Tasks for Deeper Learning

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

Salon 13/14

Are you looking for ways to create meaningful learning experiences for your students that go beyond just rote memorization and recall? In this session we will share how to - align performance tasks with learning outcomes and standards, - create success criteria and design tools for gathering evidence and - incorporate technology and multimedia resources to enhance student engagement and understanding. Join us to discover how to create assessments that challenge and engage your students, and help them develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to succeed in the real world. Please note we will use both elementary and secondary examples in this session.

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Field Service Facilitator, Alberta Assessment Consortium

Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 13/14

Div1-4

1:00pm MST

Early Years: Assessing New Curriculum Through Play

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Salon 13/14

Join us for an engaging professional learning session focused on assessing the new curriculum through play in the early years. As educators working with young learners, we understand the importance of play in their development and learning journey. This session will empower you with practical strategies and insights to effectively assess student progress and achievement of new curriculum outcomes while honouring the power of play.

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Field Service Facilitator, Alberta Assessment Consortium

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 13/14

Div 1