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𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑨𝑻𝑨 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔:
President’s Address
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8:55am MST

Opening Keynote & ATA President's Address - "Consistent Leadership" 007 FeatureCassie Campbell-Pascall

10:20am MST

Consistent Leadership - Interactive Session 007 FeatureCassie Campbell-Pascall Developing Fluency with Additive Thinking 012 Numeracy (elem. focus)Cathy Coers Food Explorers: Sparking curiosity with nutrition education 008 HealthBarbara Inglis How to differentiate effectively while teaching online. 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Bre Knull President Schilling: Unplugged ATAJason Schilling The latest on how to learn, read, study and memorize better, faster, more efficiently and use "photographic memory", music and other tips to enhance learning. 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Carole Poche Using metacognitive strategies and technology together to improve learning in your classroom. 023 Technology for TeachingColleen Yoshida

11:40am MST

Being a Principal During a Pandemic 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Kristel Laderoute Health Movement in the Classroom 008 HealthCDI Spaces Outreach Education 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Ross Macdonald Teachers Deserve It 007 FeatureAdam Welcome The Pandemic Pulse: Rapid Research Evidence on COVID-19 Impacts Across Alberta K-12 Schools (45 min interactive session) ATA 2Dr. Phil McRae Time Matters - Why knowing your assignment is important! ATAAnne-Marie Huizing

1:00pm MST

Citizen Science in the Classroom: How to Turn your Students into Real Scientists 017 Science (elem. focus)Helen Yip Forecasting the Future & Identifying Four Strong Forces of Change for Society (45 min interactive session) ATA 2Dr. Phil McRae Hutterite Colony Schools Collaboration 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Tina Jensen National Archery in the Schools Program 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Hal Ziprick Slaying Dragons while Chasing Giraffes 024 WellnessLaurie Dirsa Social Change and Transformation 007 FeatureAnthony Johnson • Dr. James Makokis Teaching During a Pandemic ATAAnne-Marie Huizing Utilizing Community Building In-Person and Online 023 Technology for TeachingCarla Schneider • Sarjenka Kuryliw Writing 101 027 Writing (sec. focus)Robin E Pawlak

2:20pm MST

ATRF Your Pension Matters 003 Career/ Retirement PlanningLinda Lau • Dana Adams Coaching School Sports 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Bryan Boychuk Cricut in the Classroom 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Melissa Mercer Facilitating a "Game Night" Through Google Classroom 023 Technology for TeachingAlex Bernier How to Get Your Students Writing 026 Writing (elem. Focus)Robin E Pawlak It's About Time! How Can We Maximize Our Time in the French Second Language classroom? 019 Second LanguageLori Lunty Social Change and Transformation 007 FeatureDr. James Makokis

9:00am MST

"What online tools do you use in your classroom? Online tools for an elementary classroom How to make your online class engaging" 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Amber Hayward Calling All Book Lovers! 011 Literacy (Sec. focus)Suzanne Aessie • Colleen Yoshida Concept-based and Colonies 016 Safe&CaringRebecca Webster CTS Wildife 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Hal Ziprick La résolution de problèmes, est-ce un problème? 1ère à 3e année 019 Second LanguageRenée Michaud Leveraging Emotional Energy to Educate Well 007 FeatureSajel Bellon Report Card Writing Dos and Don'ts - using positive reinforcement for successful learners 002 AssessmentMaria Millar ᑕᐯᐧᐃᐧᐣ tapwewin: Dismantling Anti-Indigenous Racism ATAMelissa Purcell First Nation Cultural Arts Experience 020 Social (elem. focus)FULLHolly Rae Yuzicapi

10:20am MST

A Call to Action for Advancing Indigenous Women in Education: Restoring Balance through Truth, Justice and Reconciliation ATAMelissa Purcell ASEBP Benefits Overview 015 ReligionJoanna Szymczyk La résolution de problèmes, est-ce un problème? 4e à 6e année 019 Second LanguageRenée Michaud Leveraging Stress for Compassion Competence 007 FeatureSajel Bellon Student Services Team Collaboration - How to support our students at these times 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Rose Lapointe The Power of a Graphic Novel 011 Literacy (Sec. focus)Suzanne Aessie The use of art to teach problem solving skills 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Carole Poche Class Website Building 023 Technology for TeachingMatt White Pelvic Health: What you Need to Know about your Pelvic Floor! 025 Wellness 2Angela Plaquin

11:40am MST

Div 3 & 4 FIM 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Elle Babin Occupational Health & Safety - Back to a Safe and Healthy Future ATA 2Dave Matson One Teacher Away | How my teacher changed my life 016 Safe&CaringSam Demma Staff (and Student) Wellness 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Amanda Kroetch S’engager à les engager - Maths 4e à 6e 019 Second LanguageRenée Michaud Weaving Learning Strands for Inclusive Education ATAMelissa Purcell

12:40pm MST

Red for Ed 007 Feature

1:00pm MST

Closing Keynote 007 FeatureBrent Butt Dealing with Volatile Situations ATA 2Dave Matson How did we get here? Understanding the basics of anti-racism ATADan Grassick • Dr. Farha Shariff