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The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) hosts an annual conference for substitute teachers in Alberta. Organizing this conference is one of the ways the ATA recognizes the valuable service that substitute teachers provide.

The conference is an excellent opportunity for networking and professional development. Sessions are geared specifically towards the needs of substitute teachers.

A floor plan of the Fantasyland Hotel can be accessed here.
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Saturday, October 19
 

10:00 MDT

Collective Bargaining Q&A (8)
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Piesporter, Room 5
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Speakers
avatar for Michelle Glavine

Michelle Glavine

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services
Michelle joined the Association’s Teacher Employment Services (formerly Teacher Welfare) executive staff in 2019. Michelle holds a Labour Relations Certificate and an Advanced Labour Relations Certificate from Queen’s University, a MEd in Educational Leadership from the University... Read More →
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Piesporter, Room 5
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10:00 MDT

Fantastic Resources and Where to Find Them! (29)
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Madeira, Room 7
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Have you ever wondered if there is a better way to search? A way to find better resources in less time? THERE IS!  Sandra Anderson, Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) librarian, will demonstrate how to create better searches that will lead you to better resources online. She will also reveal some of the great web resources that you can find at the ATA Library without searching!

Sandra is a professional librarian who heads the ATA Library. Sandra’s passion is technological innovation and she applies this interest into all aspects of her work. She is an active voice on social media for the ATA Library and has developed web guides for teachers on dozens of topics.
Speakers
avatar for Sandra Anderson

Sandra Anderson

Librarian, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Sandra is a professional librarian who heads the ATA Library. Sandra’s passion is technological innovation and she applies this interest to all aspects of her work. She is an active voice on social media for the ATA Library and has developed web guides for teachers on dozens of... Read More →
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Madeira, Room 7
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10:00 MDT

How am I Doing? Feedback as a Substitute Teacher (18)
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Chianti, Room 6
Feedback Survey
This session is guided by the following focusing questions; What kinds of feedback do substitute teachers need for their reflective practice? How can substitute teachers obtain quality feedback on their teaching practice? What kinds of feedback can substitute teachers provide?
Speakers
avatar for Alec Walker

Alec Walker

smartalecwalker@gmail.com
2024 25 WalkerFeedback Handout pdf
2024 25 WalkerFeedback Slides pdf
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Chianti, Room 6
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10:00 MDT

Regulation and Resilience: Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviour (47)
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Beaujolais, Room 10
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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
AM

Ashley Mullan

Association Instructor, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Beaujolais, Room 10
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10:00 MDT

Take a LEAP: Unlearning Racial Bias (5)
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Chablis, Room 12
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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
TP

Tiff Pino

Association Instructor, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Chablis, Room 12
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10:00 MDT

Your Pension Matters for Substitute Teachers (24)
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Bordeaux, Room 9
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ATRF’s presentation of Your Pension Matters for Substitute Teachers will provide a general overview of the plan specifically for substitute teachers. The following information will be presented: Pension eligibility, calculating a pension, eligibility to purchase substitute service, steps to purchasing substitute service, income tax implications and MyPension service purchase and pension estimate calculator. You are encouraged to register for your ATRF MyPension account to interact with the online calculators during the presentation.
Speakers
DA

Dana Adams

Pension Counsellor, Alberta Retired Teachers Fund
Following 16 years with the Public Sector Pension Plans in Alberta, Dana joined the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund in 2001. After Dana received her degree in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, she started her career in pensions and completed her certificate in Pension... Read More →
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 MDT
Bordeaux, Room 9
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11:15 MDT

Art on the Go - Easy Ideas to Implement in Any Class (34)
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Bordeaux, Room 9
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Probably the most practical class you could attend... come and experience some quick and easy art ideas that can be implemented in your classroom as a substitute teacher. These mini-art lessons can be used as emergency plans or to enhance or fill in extra time in your daily lessons. No art experience needed... just a willingness to be creative!
Speakers
AD
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Bordeaux, Room 9
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11:15 MDT

Classroom Management as a Substitute Teacher (71)
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Chianti, Room 6
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This session is guided by the following focusing questions; What is effective classroom management? How is effective classroom management different for a substitute teacher compared to a contract teacher? How can substitute teachers create and reinforce learning environments that enable all learners to thrive?
Speakers
avatar for Alec Walker

Alec Walker

smartalecwalker@gmail.com
2024 25 WalkerManagement Handout pdf
2024 25 WalkerManagement Slides pdf
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Chianti, Room 6
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11:15 MDT

More Than Words: The Significance of Land Acknowledgements on the Journey of Truth and Reconciliation (6)
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Medoc & Cognac, Room 14 & 15 combined
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Sharing a land acknowledgement has become a common practice and there is potential for a land acknowledgement to be perceived as an empty gesture if it’s not paired with concrete actions. Throughout this session, participants will have an opportunity to reflect on the deeper meanings of a land acknowledgement and consider ways they can mobilize land acknowledgements in their own professional practice. Participants will reflect on their own connections to people and place, and consider how land acknowledgements and their associated actions can build relationships and contribute to Truth & Reconciliation.
Speakers
avatar for Sheila Williams

Sheila Williams

Association Instructor, ATA
Sheila WIlliams is an Indigenous Education PD facilitator for the Alberta Teachers Association.
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Medoc & Cognac, Room 14 & 15 combined
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11:15 MDT

Supporting Gender and Relationship Diversity in School Communities (9)
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Chablis, Room 12
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Now, more than ever, there is a need to enhance school community supports for people who identify as gender and/or relationship-diverse. In this workshop, participants will examine how purposeful language choices, understanding identity and privilege, and implementing specific support strategies can help to create a supportive, inclusive environment. As well, participants will discuss practices for authentic allyship in school communities. This workshop is designed to replace the PRISM – Professionals Respecting Individual Sexual and Gender Minorities workshop.
Speakers
avatar for Nancy Bromley

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 →
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Chablis, Room 12
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11:15 MDT

The Magic of Maker Kits (4)
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Madeira, Room 7
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Makerspace technology has become a big trend in schools: robots, circuit boards, 3d printing pens, Magneticals, micro:bits, and K’nex – how can a substitute teacher possibly keep up?  Learn about the maker kits in your ATA Library, how they can be used in education, and how you can borrow them! Your professional development is about to get a lot more interesting!


Speakers
avatar for Sandra Anderson

Sandra Anderson

Librarian, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Sandra is a professional librarian who heads the ATA Library. Sandra’s passion is technological innovation and she applies this interest to all aspects of her work. She is an active voice on social media for the ATA Library and has developed web guides for teachers on dozens of... Read More →
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Madeira, Room 7
  Breakout

11:15 MDT

What does TES do for You? (17)
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Piesporter, Room 5
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This presentation describes how the ATA, through its Teacher Employment Services (TES) program area, helps teachers, both individually and collectively, to solve professional problems and organizational issues. In addition to outlining the services available from TES, the presentations will give participants an opportunity to ask questions about such issues such as transfers, terminations, legal liabilities, contracts of employment and professional misconduct.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Glavine

Michelle Glavine

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services
Michelle joined the Association’s Teacher Employment Services (formerly Teacher Welfare) executive staff in 2019. Michelle holds a Labour Relations Certificate and an Advanced Labour Relations Certificate from Queen’s University, a MEd in Educational Leadership from the University... Read More →
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:15 - 12:15 MDT
Piesporter, Room 5
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13:00 MDT

20 Strategies You Can Use on Monday
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Chablis, Room 12
Feedback Survey
Speakers
avatar for Nancy Bromley

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 →
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Chablis, Room 12
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13:00 MDT

AI Tools to Amplify Teacher Professionalism and Save Time (34)
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Madeira, Room 7
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Ready to revolutionize your teaching? Join our workshop on AI tools that go beyond traditional lesson planning. Explore how generative AI can create personalized content, assessments, and more. We’ll guide you through a process that balances efficiency with creativity, ensuring you remain the architect of exceptional learning experiences. Plus, let’s delve into professional considerations—because AI is not just about algorithms; it’s about impact.

Resources from this session can be found here.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Grassick

Dan Grassick

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Dan Grassick (they/them) is an Executive Staff Officer in the Alberta Teachers’ Association Professional Development program area where their main responsibilities include supporting the Association's specialist councils and teachers’ conventions, and working with Alberta teacher... Read More →
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Madeira, Room 7
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13:00 MDT

Code of Professional Conduct
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Piesporter, Room 5
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Speakers
avatar for Gordon King

Gordon King

Executive Staff Officer, ATA
Gordon King is an Executive Staff Officer in Regulatory Affairs with the ATA. He represents members caught up in the new disciplinary process rendered by the Alberta Teaching Profession Commission. He will answer your questions, share his experiences, and give advice on how to keep... Read More →
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Piesporter, Room 5
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13:00 MDT

From Substitute to Contracted Teacher
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Beaujolais, Room 10
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Wanting to move from subbing into a contracted role? Here are some practical tips to help build your connections in order to land a contract.
Speakers
KK
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Beaujolais, Room 10
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13:00 MDT

Full Circle—Understanding Social Implications of Indigenous Realities
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Medoc & Cognac, Room 14 & 15 combined
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This workshop will examine core causes of intergenerational trauma, challenge common myths and misconceptions, as well as explore activities to foster effective relationships with First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, families and community. Participants will explore assimilation strategies that have contributed to many current realities of Indigenous students, families and community. You will gain an increased understanding of physical, mental, social and spiritual impacts, and strength-based initiatives to contribute to the advancement of the reconciliation process.
Speakers
avatar for Sheila Williams

Sheila Williams

Association Instructor, ATA
Sheila WIlliams is an Indigenous Education PD facilitator for the Alberta Teachers Association.
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Medoc & Cognac, Room 14 & 15 combined
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13:00 MDT

Linking Art and Literacy
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Bordeaux, Room 9
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We will explore several literacy lessons that can connect with the art curriculum... using descriptive writing and critical analysis of poetry to inspire art projects for elementary students. Walk away with some easy lessons that can be used in your substitute teacher emergency-lesson kit!
Speakers
AD
Saturday October 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 MDT
Bordeaux, Room 9
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