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Wednesday, May 10
 

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
avatar for Andrea Mishio

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 →
AS

Wednesday May 10, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Online
  Events for Substitute Teachers
 
Wednesday, May 17
 

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
avatar for Andrea Mishio

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 →
AS

Wednesday May 17, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Online
  Events for Substitute Teachers
 
Wednesday, May 24
 

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
avatar for Andrea Mishio

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 →
AS

Wednesday May 24, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Online
  Events for Substitute Teachers
 
Wednesday, May 31
 

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
avatar for Andrea Mishio

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 →
AS

Wednesday May 31, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Online
  Events for Substitute Teachers
 
Tuesday, December 5
 

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
MB

Megan Babish

Association Instructor

Tuesday December 5, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm MST
Online
  ATA Workshop
 
Thursday, January 18
 

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
  ATA Workshop
 
Monday, January 22
 

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
AB

Adrienne Biever

Association Instructor

Monday January 22, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MST
Online
  ATA Workshop
 
Tuesday, January 23
 

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
  ATA Events, Beginning Teacher Network
 
Wednesday, February 21
 

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
  ATA Events, Beginning Teacher Network

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
KS

Kathleen Silverman

Association Instructor

Wednesday February 21, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MST
Online
  ATA Workshop
 
Monday, March 11
 

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
  ATA Events, Beginning Teacher Network
 
Tuesday, March 12
 

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
  ATA Workshop
 
Thursday, March 14
 

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
  ATA Workshop
 
Wednesday, April 17
 

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
  ATA Events, Beginning Teacher Network
 
Wednesday, April 24
 

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
  ATA Workshop
 
Tuesday, May 14
 

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
  ATA Events, Beginning Teacher Network
 
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