<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>< Follow estca_ata on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! #estca25 Continue to share what you’re learning from our sessions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bel Air Direct is a proud to sponsor the 2025 ATA Conventions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ GOOSECHASE - Digital Scavenger Hunt Please join us on Goosechase our digital scavenger hunt to win prizes! it will open Feb. 12th Here is how to win and have fun: 1) Download Goosechase App on your apps store or google play 2) Find the mission ESTCA 2025 and Join the experience 3) Use password Estca and you are in 4) Start missions! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
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
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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The educational landscape is constantly evolving, and with change often comes stress. Whether it’s adapting to new curricula, integrating technology into classrooms, managing shifting expectations from parents and administrators, or navigating the impacts of global events like the pandemic, educators are under immense pressure. This workshop is designed to help educators not only survive but thrive during these turbulent times by focusing on wellbeing strategies that are practical, sustainable, and tailored to the unique challenges of the education sector. Participants will explore evidence-based techniques to manage stress, build resilience, and create a positive work-life balance, even in the face of uncertainty. The workshop will offer sector-specific examples, from handling unexpected disruptions in the classroom to supporting students through their own stress. Educators will engage in reflective exercises, collaborative discussions, and interactive activities that empower them to take control of their wellbeing, no matter what changes come their way. By the end of this session, attendees will leave with a personalized toolkit of strategies to maintain their mental health, enhance their professional effectiveness, and foster a supportive and resilient school community.
Learning Outcomes: Understand the impact of stress and change on educator wellbeing. Implement practical strategies to manage stress and enhance resilience during periods of change. Create and maintain a healthy work-life balance amidst the demands of the educational profession. Develop a supportive network and school culture that prioritizes wellbeing in times of stress.
If you are considering retirement within the next five years, then you’ve got some big decisions just around the corner. Make sure you’re ready for them! This presentation will go over everything you need to know about the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA), including programs and perks available to members and, of course, the nationally acclaimed Health Benefit Plans, complete with information on all the health, travel, and dental benefits ARTA offers. A current retired teacher will provide important points to consider before making the leap into retirement and will touch on some retirement lessons they’ve learned from experience. Join us to discover how ARTA can give you the support you need to begin this new, exciting adventure.
Manager of Marketing and Promotions, Alberta Retired Teachers' Assocation
The Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association (ARTA) was founded in 1963 as a member run, non-profit organization set on addressing the needs of retired teachers around the province. Today, ARTA is over 31,000 members strong and offers a long list of services, including one of the best... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 17/18
Healthy students learn better and achieve better outcomes. The comprehensive school health (CSH) framework is Alberta’s roadmap for school health and wellness. CSH begins with you, right in your classroom! Join us for an engaging discussion on hot topics that directly impact you and your students. Together, let’s demystify CSH and explore strategies that enhance well-being and learning for students and staff in your classroom – leading to meaningful and lasting change.
Health Promotion Facilitator, Alberta Health Services
Dawn Fortune is a Health Promotion Facilitator (HPF) with the Healthy Schools (HS) team with Alberta Health Services. The HS team’s role is to develop partnerships with stakeholders to affect policy change, leverage resources, increase capacity, and plan effective, coordinated... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 17/18
Why is it important to prioritize our financial well-being? Being financially prepared is essential because it's not just about money; it's a fundamental aspect of overall wellness. Neglecting financial health can lead to stress and affect mental well-being, making it harder to navigate life's challenges.
For educators, who often prioritize the needs of others over their own, focusing on personal wellness, including financial wellness, is imperative. Studies show that 40% of financially unstable Canadians experience stress related to their finances. This stress permeates their work life, with 88% reporting frequent worries and 49% admitting it affects their job performance.
But what if there were simple tools that could alleviate this stress? This session aims to provide such tools, offering practical steps that can be implemented easily.
In this session, you will learn how to identify any financial gaps that you may have, how to prepare for the unknown (financial emergencies and unexpected costs), and how to plan for your expected financial needs (home down payment, kids' post-secondary tuition, additional retirement funds). We will explore investment options, look at market dynamics, and using our core strategies we will set you up to make informed financial decisions.
Being financially prepared isn't just about avoiding financial pitfalls; it's about building resilience and understanding and securing peace of mind in the face of life's uncertainties.
Marketing and Communications Manager, Capital Planning
Capital Planning is the preferred financial planner for the ATA and the providers of the ATA Voluntary Benefits Program, which includes the ATA Group Savings Plans. We have been proudly helping Alberta teachers and their families for over 40 years. At teachers conventions, we focus... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 17/18
This presentation is designed for teachers who are planning to retire during the current year or within the next few years. It provides detailed information about deciding to retire, the Steps to Retirement process and forms, the pension options, and post-retirement considerations.
This presentation is designed specifically for teachers that have recently joined the plan. It provides a general overview of the plan, including information about pension contributions, maintaining your spouse/beneficiary information, the eligibility requirements for a pension, purchasing leaves of absences and substitute service, and transferring service with another pension plan.
Are you interested in learning how to communicate the story of your teaching career and showcase your educational, professional, leadership and volunteer experience to pique employers’ interest? In this session, the presenter will share advice on how to edit your resume and write a strong cover letter to improve your chances of getting an interview.
Executive Staff Officer, Alberta Teachers' Association
Teacher. Administrator. PD Leader. Chris is an executive staff officer with the Alberta Teachers' Association and passionate about working with teachers and being involved in professional development. Spending most of his teaching career in Southern Alberta, he loved being a middle... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 17/18
