ATA PD

Events by ATA Specialist Councils & Partner Organizations

TBA

Diversifying Our Narrative (Early Childhood Education Council)

More information can be found on the council's website: Conference - ECEC ATA (ecec-ata.com)

Sponsors

Early Childhood Education Council

Thursday March 16, 2023 TBA
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge

3:45pm MDT

School Leader Speaker Series -- David Irvine

In the interest of continuing education and professional development for our school and system leaders and aspiring leaders, the Association will be holding several virtual professional development sessions this upcoming year.
Our School Leaders Speaker series includes four different dates throughout the school year where school leaders and aspiring leaders will learn from popular keynote speakers in the areas of leadership development and planning, embodying visionary leadership, fostering effective relationships, and developing leadership capacity.
Please save the dates for these exciting and engaging sessions!

September 27 –Virtual School Leaders Speaker Series #1 – 1545-1700
November 30 - Virtual School Leaders Speaker Series #2 – 1545-1700
January 24 - Virtual School Leaders Speaker Series #3 – 1545-1700
March 22 - Virtual School Leaders Speaker Series #4 – 1545-1700

Wednesday March 22, 2023 3:45pm - 5:15pm MDT
Virtual

4:15pm MDT

Winning Strategies for Classrooms

Thursday April 20, 2023 4:15pm - 5:15pm MDT
Virtual

Events by ATA Specialist Councils & Partner Organizations

TBA

Back to Banff (Middle Years Council)

More information and registration details can be found here: ata-myc.com

Sponsors

Middle Years Council

Thursday April 27, 2023 TBA
Banff Park Lodge

TBA

Diversity, Equity and Human Relations (DEHR) Conference

Check back soon for more information.

Friday April 28, 2023 TBA
TBA

Events by ATA Specialist Councils & Partner Organizations

9:00am MDT

A Vision Towards Wellness - HPEC Pre-Conference, Conference and AGM

Pre-Conference: May 4, 2023
Main Conference: May 5-6, 2023

Conference information can be found here: HPEC 2023 Conference

Thursday May 4, 2023 9:00am - Saturday May 6, 2023 12:00pm MDT
Lethbridge College

TBA

Mathematics Council Spring Symposium

Please visit the council website for more information: https://www.mathteachers.ab.ca/

MCATA May Symposium Poster pdf

Friday May 5, 2023 TBA
Delta Edmonton South

Events by ATA Specialist Councils & Partner Organizations

TBA

Language: Bridging the Past, Present and Future (English as a Second Language Council)

Please visit the council conference site at: https://www.eslcata.com/conferences for additional information.

Friday May 5, 2023 TBA
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Events by ATA Specialist Councils & Partner Organizations

4:15pm MDT

Care and Connect—Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Tools and Practices Part 3

Speakers

Shelia Strychalski

Wednesday May 10, 2023 4:15pm - 5:15pm MDT
Virtual

6:00pm MDT

Tips to being a REMARKABLE Sub [RECORDING]

Congratulations, you have now landed in the world of teaching! Being a sub can be a daunting task, not knowing the students, the staff or the school. In this presentation you will learn tips and tricks to make your subbing involvement a great experience.

Speakers

Andrea Mishio

Teacher, ATA Associate Instructor, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Andrea has been shaping young minds for over 17 years, transitioning from the dynamic world of junior high to the enchanting realm of kindergarten. Her journey in education has been one of continuous growth and evolution.Beyond her classroom, Andrea's enthusiasm for education extends... Read More →

ATA Substitute Teachers' Committee

Wednesday May 10, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Online

6:00pm MDT

Conseils pour devenir un enseignant suppléant REMARQUABLE

Félicitations! Vous faites désormais partie du monde de l’enseignement! Il n’en demeure pas moins qu’assurer un remplacement peut s’avérer une tâche décourageante pour un suppléant qui ne connait ni les élèves, ni le personnel, ni l’école. Cette présentation vous propose de nombreux conseils et astuces pour transformer vos journées de suppléance en formidables expériences.

Speakers

Andrea Mishio

Teacher, ATA Associate Instructor, The Alberta Teachers' Association

ATA Substitute Teachers' Committee

Wednesday May 17, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Online

4:15pm MDT

Let's Talk About Identity Power and Privilege

Speakers

Jennifer Smith

Wednesday May 24, 2023 4:15pm - 5:15pm MDT
Virtual

6:00pm MDT

How to prep for sub life

Being a prepared sub can be the difference between an amazing day and a catastrophic day. This session will give you tips on what to have in your back pocket (or bag of tricks) to ensure those catastrophic days rarely happen.

Speakers

Andrea Mishio

Teacher, ATA Associate Instructor, The Alberta Teachers' Association

ATA Substitute Teachers' Committee

Wednesday May 24, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Online

2:00pm MDT

Reset Naturally: ATA Council of School Counsellors General Conference

Please visit the council's website for up-to-date information: HOME & LATEST NEWS | ATA CSC (ataschoolcounsellors.com).

Preconference begins May 25
Main Conference starts ay 26

Thursday May 25, 2023 2:00pm - Saturday May 27, 2023 12:30pm MDT
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge

6:00pm MDT

Comment se préparer à la vie d’enseignant suppléant

Un suppléant fin prêt peut faire toute la différence entre une journée de suppléance formidable ou catastrophique. Cette présentation foisonne de trucs et astuces pour avoir plus d’un tour dans son sac et éviter autant que possible ces journées catastrophiques.

Speakers

Andrea Mishio

Teacher, ATA Associate Instructor, The Alberta Teachers' Association

ATA Substitute Teachers' Committee

Wednesday May 31, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Online

9:00am MDT

Leading Change: Professional Development Workshop for School Leaders

This workshop is specially designed for leaders who are leading initiatives or bringing change to their school. You will gain clarity on your strengths as a leader, develop tools to get clear on the changes you want to bring about, and understand how to influence key stakeholders and engage them in the change process. You will be ready to lead and implement change in your organization.
Outcomes Include

Reflect on your own leadership style
Develop a vision for the initiative and understand how it impacts you, key stakeholders and the organization.
Learn how to avoid the traps of implementing change
Use tools to help you break down the critical components of a complex change process
Take your thinking to the next level when it comes to leading change

Link to register:
Event Overview - 2023 ATA Leading Change for School Leaders (unityeventsolutions.com)

Speakers

Carmen Action

As a leader, consultant and coach. Carmen has extensive expertise in leadership, executive coaching, human resource management, change management, learning and development, and working cross culturally. Prior to becoming an Executive Coach and Leadership /Organizational Development... Read More →

Thursday August 17, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm MDT

9:00am MDT

Leading Change: Professional Development Workshop for School Leaders

Reflect on your own leadership style
Develop a vision for the initiative and understand how it impacts you, key stakeholders and the organization.
Learn how to avoid the traps of implementing change
Use tools to help you break down the critical components of a complex change process
Take your thinking to the next level when it comes to leading change

Link to register:
Event Overview - 2023 ATA Leading Change for School Leaders (unityeventsolutions.com)

Speakers

Adam Witting

Adam’s coaching and facilitation is deeply informed by his own people and enterprise leadership experience as well as a foundation built on decades of professional development and Co -Active coaching principals. Prior to his own private coaching practice, Adam’s professional... Read More →

Friday August 18, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm MDT

Events by ATA Specialist Councils & Partner Organizations

TBA

Reconnect Conference (Career and Technology Education Council)

For more information visit: CTEC Conference 2022 (teachers.ab.ca)

Sponsors

Career and Technology Education Council

Thursday September 21, 2023 TBA
Coast Canmore Hotel

TBA

Weaving the Threads of Inclusive Education (Council for Inclusive Education)

For more information visit the council website at: https://www.cieducation.ca/

Friday October 13, 2023 TBA
Fantasyland Hotel

Events by ATA Specialist Councils & Partner Organizations

9:00am MDT

Structured Literacy (Early Childhood Education Council)

For more details please visit the council's website at: ECEC ATA - Home (ecec-ata.com)

Saturday October 14, 2023 9:00am - 10:30am MDT

Events by ATA Specialist Councils & Partner Organizations

TBA

Legal Issues for System Leaders (LISL)

Website–Legal Issues for System Leaders (LISL) 2023 | Alberta Teachers' Association;
Registration Link–2023 LISL (teachers.ab.ca)

Monday October 23, 2023 TBA
Barnett House 11010 142 Street NW, Edmonton

TBA

Leadership Essentials (LE)

Website–Leadership Essentials for School Leaders | Alberta Teachers' Association;
Registration Link–2023 Leadership Essentials (teachers.ab.ca)

Monday November 20, 2023 TBA
Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Edmonton

4:30pm MST

Evidence-Based Strategies for Deep Learning

Cognitive Science has uncovered numerous practices that have been proven to help with deep and durable learning in any subject and for learners of every age. Participants will explore these practices as they implement new curricula into their classrooms to maximize learning and will leave with numerous specific strategies for implementing them in their classrooms. Practices included are: retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving, feedback-driven metacognition, elaborative interrogation, concrete examples and dual coding.

Speakers

Megan Babish

Association Instructor

Tuesday December 5, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm MST
Online

4:30pm MST

Let's Talk Text! Choosing and Using Great Resources (K-6)

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.

Thursday January 18, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MST
Online

4:30pm MST

La puissance des liens et de la bienveillance : outils et pratiques d'apprentissage socioémotionnel

Maintenant, plus que jamais, il y a un besoin d’examiner les pratiques et les systèmes qui favorisent la santé sociale et émotionnelle de tous les membres de la communauté scolaire. Cet atelier a été conçu dans l’objectif de rehausser les compétences socioémotionnelles des adultes du milieu scolaire et leur efficacité en ce qui a trait à l’enseignement des compétences socioémotionnelles à leurs élèves et à leur capacité de servir de modèles à cet égard. Il s’agit d’un atelier interactif pouvant être réparti en plusieurs séances au cours desquelles les participants apprendront et mettront en pratique des stratégies tout aussi pratiques que puissantes pour renforcer leurs compétences sociales et émotionnelles et celles de leurs élèves.

Speakers

Adrienne Biever

Association Instructor

Monday January 22, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MST
Online

4:00pm MST

Beginning Teacher Network – Session 4

Take Good Care – Prioritizing Wellness During the First Years of Teaching
Struggling to strike a balance between your personal wellness and professional responsibilities? It’s not uncommon to feel this way in our chosen career. Join this session to analyze your own wellness, explore things you can add or subtract from your life to enhance your sense of wellness, and connect with colleagues to discuss wellness-related issues in the teaching profession.

Registration is now open at the following link: https://surveys.teachers.ab.ca/s3/Beginning-Teacher-Network-January-23-2024-Workshop-Registration

For more information on the Beginning Teacher Network subscribe to our mailing list or visit the Association’s Mentorship webpage.

Tuesday January 23, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Online

9:00am MST

Beginning Teacher Network – Session 5

Social and Emotional Learning

Session description to be confirmed.

Link to register: https://surveys.teachers.ab.ca/s3/Beginning-Teacher-Network-February-21-2024-Workshop-Registration

Wednesday February 21, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am MST
Online

4:30pm MST

Resilience and Regulation—Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviour

Join us for an interactive and empowering workshop that explores strategies for supporting students through challenging behaviours. This session focuses on approaches that cultivate student resilience, as well as strategies to support our own resilience as we respond to challenging moments of student behaviour. Through activities, discussion, and reflection, we will explore a variety of techniques that support students with challenging behaviour and care for our own wellbeing, at once.

Speakers

Kathleen Silverman

Association Instructor

Wednesday February 21, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MST
Online

4:00pm MDT

Beginning Teacher Network – Session 6

Managing Time, Relationships and the Classroom Community
Classroom management is an ongoing challenge in our teaching practice that can have a significant impact on our students’ social, emotional, and academic experiences in our classroom. Join this session to explore the importance of relationships, routines, and time in your classroom management practice. Come prepared with some classroom management issues and questions to discuss with mentors and beginning teacher colleagues.

Registration link: https://surveys.teachers.ab.ca/s3/Beginning-Teacher-Network-March-11-2024-Workshop-Registration

Monday March 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Online

4:30pm MDT

Let's Get Talking! Conversational Skills for Learning

Conversation is a powerful part of the learning process. However, it can be frustrating when students are reluctant to participate in discussions or when small group conversations go off the rails. Join this interactive workshop to explore strategies that help support student discussion skills (and learning) in any subject! Through discussions and activities, we will explore strategies that build a safe community for conversation, specific conversation skills to teach students of any age and stage, and activities that involve students in learning-focused conversations.

Tuesday March 12, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Online

4:30pm MDT

Profiter au maximum de sa vie d’enseignant : comment atteindre un bienêtre durable

Cet atelier abordera d’abord les grands thèmes liés au bienêtre des enseignants, pour ensuite traiter des défis les plus courants en matière de santé mentale auxquels doivent faire face les enseignants : le stress, l’anxiété et l’épuisement professionnel. La formation comprendra des stratégies pour aider les enseignants à gérer leur bienêtre émotionnel et psychologique de manière à favoriser leur réussite en milieu éducatif.

Thursday March 14, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Online

Events by ATA Specialist Councils & Partner Organizations

7:30am MDT

ETCATA Plug Into Learning Conference

Registration is NOW OPEN for the ETCATA Plug Into Learning Conference! For all conference information, visit https://reg.unityeventsolutions.com/se/ATAETCTEMPLATE/ETCATA

Speakers

Educational Technology Council

Friday March 15, 2024 7:30am - Saturday March 16, 2024 2:30pm MDT
Coast Canmore Hotel

4:00pm MDT

Beginning Teacher Network – Session 7

Preparing for Hiring Season

Session description to be confirmed.

Link to register: https://surveys.teachers.ab.ca/s3/Beginning-Teacher-Network-April-17-2024-Workshop-Registration

Wednesday April 17, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Online

4:30pm MDT

Take a LEAP—Unlearning Racial Bias

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.

Wednesday April 24, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Online

TBA

Disorderly Contexts (ELAC)

Friday May 3, 2024 TBA
Banff Park Lodge

4:00pm MDT

Beginning Teacher Network – Session 8

Wrapping-Up the Year: Professional Considerations and Financial Wellness Planning

(Guest: Capital Estate Planning)
Session description to be confirmed.

Link to register: https://surveys.teachers.ab.ca/s3/Beginning-Teacher-Network-May-14-2024-Workshop-Registration

Tuesday May 14, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Online